More than three crore Shiva devotees have visited Haridwar till now to collect the holy Ganga water to be offered as ‘Jalabhishek’ to Lord Shiva, the district magistrate said on Tuesday. “Till yesterday, the number of Kanwariyas was three crore and five lakhs, there is no doubt that the number […]
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UP: Educational institutions closed in Moradabad on July 25, 26 on account of Kanwar Yatra
As pilgrims flood streets across the state with the commencement of Kanwar Yatra in Sawan (Shrawan), all educational institutions in Moradabad will be closed on July 25 and 26, said the officials on Thursday. This announcement comes ahead of Sawan month’s Shivratri. Shailendra Kumar Singh, district magistrate, Moradabad said in a notice that many pilgrims will be […]
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Uttarakhand bans swords, tridents, other harmful objects in Kanwar Yatra
Uttarakhand administration has said that pilgrims with swords, tridents and other such harmful objects will not be allowed during the Kanwar Yatra, which is scheduled to start tomorrow. Instructions to seize these materials at the district border have been given to the police station and outpost in-charges. “There will be […]
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath holds meeting with officials on law and order ahead of Kanwar Yatra, Bakrid
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday held a meeting with officials regarding the law and order situation ahead of Kanwar Yatra, Bakrid and other upcoming festivals. “Anti-social elements will try to spoil the environment but we’ve to be vigilant and talks should be held with religious leaders,” said the CM. The Kanwar […]
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Uttarakhand: Kanwar Yatra will start from July 14
Dhami government of Uttarakhand has started preparations for the Kanwar Yatra starting next month. Regarding this, Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar held a long meeting at the police headquarters in the capital Dehradun this afternoon. Police officers of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi and Chandigarh also attended the virtual meeting of DGP […]
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Kanwar Yatra: Uttarakhand govt allows states to take ‘Ganga jal’ in tankers
Uttarakhand government on Saturday allowed states to take ‘Ganga jal’ from Haridwar in water tankers days after the state government cancelled the Kanwar Yatra in light of COVID-19. Additional Chief Secretary Anand Vardhan said that if there is a demand for carrying ‘Ganga jal’ from the states, then the state government will give full cooperation. […]
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Uttarakhand: Haridwar police warns of action against those trying to enter district for Kanwar Yatra
Two days after the Uttarakhand government’s decision to cancel the Kanwar Yatra, the Haridwar Police on Wednesday asked people not to arrive in the district for the yatra, warning that those who try to enter the district, their vehicles will be confiscated and legal action shall be taken against them under the Disaster Management Act […]
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Decision on Kanwar Yatra after discussion with other states, says Uttarakhand CM
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said that the Kanwar Yatra is not a one-state affair and the state government will take the decision regarding the yatra after discussing with other states, including Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. Dhami said, “Kanwar Yatra is not a one-state affair. We […]
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Uttarakhand government cancels ‘Kanwar Yatra’ to Haridwar
Uttarakhand government on Friday cancelled the annual Kanwar Yatra to Haridwar in the month of Sawan due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While speaking to ANI, State government spokesperson Subodh Uniyal told that the government has decided to cancel the Kanwar Yatra as a precautionary measure. Last year too, the yatra was cancelled due to the Coronavirus situation. The ‘Kanwar […]