Omicron Updates: Karnataka's Mandya dist on high alert after 84 devotees test Covid positive
India | January 08, 2022 20:56 ISTMaharashtra continues to record maximum Omicron cases followed by Delhi, Karnataka, Rajasthan and Kerala.
Maharashtra continues to record maximum Omicron cases followed by Delhi, Karnataka, Rajasthan and Kerala.
Until now, this season, the holy dip was not permitted and there were various restrictions but since the season began, the relaxations are being eased with another directive that came on Saturday that pilgrims can now take any route they wish. Till now only one route was open.
RT-PCR and rapid antigen test would be conducted in all the sectors of the Magh Mela on a random basis. The Mela Authority was also told to limit the expansion of the Mela area by taking all possible precautions given that the pandemic is not over yet.
The temple trust will have to give an undertaking that it would be following all the COVID-19 rules prescribed by the administration and the Maharashtra government.
The autorickshaw driver died in the accident while the truck driver fled the spot with the vehicle, he said, adding that a manhunt has been launched to nab him.
Two days ago, Delhi govt had claimed that Yamuna water was clean and all the froth and dirt was at Okhla barrage controlled by UP govt
This year, the Chhath festival began on Nov 8 with 'Nahai Khai' ritual and will conclude on Nov 11 with devotees performing 'Usha Arghya'.
The festival of faith and reverence Chhath 2021 is being celebrated in different parts of the country with great enthusiasm. Chhath Puja celebrations last for four days. It starts with a bath and worshipping Lord Sun. The second day is Kharna, Arghya is offered to the setting sun on the third day, and Arghya is offered to the rising sun on the fourth and last day. After giving arghya, the women who observe the fast of Chhath do the circumambulation seven times and in the end, eat the prasad and break their fast.
The first day of Chhath Puja commenced on Monday as devotees took a dip in the Yamuna river near Kalindi Kunj. Devotees, however, expressed disappointment with the quality of water in the river as a thick layer of toxic foam could be seen on the surface of the river due to rising pollution levels in the national capital.
This year, the festival began on November 8 with the 'Nahai Khai' ritual and will conclude on November 11 with devotees performing 'Usha Arghya' (prayers to the rising sun).
Yogi also questioned the previous governments on their failure in according constitutional status as to the Backward Classes Commission.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Friday accused the Samajwadi Party of lodging fake criminal cases against Hindus and Lord Ram devotees during its government’s tenure while felicitating terrorists.
The incident took place late Saturday night on Maniyari-Baroda Road under Panagar police station, located about 30 km from the Jabalpur district headquarters, they said.
The protesters took out a candlelight march, sang kirtans to the accompaniment of 'khol kartal' and chanted ‘Hare Krishna’ at both the places.
Four people died in landslides in Koottickal in Kottayam and Kokkayar in Idduki districts of Kerala and 12 persons went missing on Saturday due to heavy rainfall in the state.
The incident took place on Friday in Chowmuhani area where Section 144 has been imposed to keep the situation under control.
"Durga idol immersion procession was being taken out when a vehicle crossing over to MP dashed into it at Pathalgaon. One died, 2 critically injured, 15 received minor injuries," the SP said.
The victims were the residents of Bhavanpura village in Agra district, Uttar Pradesh,
The devotees will be allowed only on the basis of virtual booking system.
Block Medical Officer James Minj said that at least sixteen people were hospitalised due to the ghastly incident while x-rays confirmed that two of them had suffered fractures, and were being referred to another hospital.
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