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  SC issues notice to Centre, others on plea on alleged hate speeches made in Haridwar, Delhi

  India | January 12, 2022 12:19 IST

  The bench also comprising Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli permitted the petitioners to give representation to the local authority against holding of future ‘Dharam Sansad.’ It posted the matter for hearing after 10 days.

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  COVID-19: Haridwar bans holy dip in Ganga on Makar Sankranti; none allowed at Har Ki Pauri

  India | January 11, 2022 11:34 IST

  On Saturday, Uttarakhand had reported 1,560 coronavirus cases, the highest single-day spike in infection cases in the state since May 29 last year.

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  FIR registered over hate speeches at Haridwar event

  India | December 24, 2021 14:51 IST

  Held at Ved Niketan Dham in Haridwar, the Dharma Sansad was organised by Yati Narasimhanand Giri of the Juna Akhada, who is already under police scanner for making hate speeches and inciting violence against Muslims.  

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  Case registered against Wasim Rizvi and others for their provocative speech in 'Dharm Sansad' in Haridwar

  News | December 24, 2021 8:28 IST

  A case has been registered against Wasim Rizvi alias Jitendra Narayan Tyagi and others for their alleged provocative speech in a 'Dharm Sansad' organised in Haridwar.

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  PM Modi to lay foundation stone of Delhi-Dehradun economic corridor, other projects on Dec 4 | PICS

  India | December 01, 2021 18:03 IST

  A significant focus of the visit will be on projects to improve the road infrastructure, which will make travel smooth and safer, and also increase tourism in the region.

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  President Kovind attends first convocation ceremony of Patanjali University in Haridwar

  Education | November 28, 2021 12:25 IST

  "President Ram Nath Kovind is coming to inaugurate a new campus of Patanjali University and for the first convocation," Yoga Guru Ramdev told news agency ANI.

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  Development work of 6-lane access-controlled highway on THIS stretch sanctioned

  India | November 18, 2021 20:36 IST

  In a series of tweets, the Road Transport and Highways Minister also said he has sanctioned the widening and strengthening work of NH-334A to two lanes with a budget of Rs 227.06 crore in Uttar Pradesh.

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  Amit Shah meets Juna Pithadhishvar Acharya Mahamandaleshwar at Harihar Ashram in Haridwar

  India | October 31, 2021 6:47 IST

  The acharyas discussed certain issues pertaining to Hindu Dharma and culture which require restorative actions from the government.

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  Know the importance of Narayani Shila of Haridwar

  Astrology | September 26, 2021 9:23 IST

  Pind Daan of ancestors is done near Narayani Shila in Haridwar. Shradh is also performed here at Gau Ghat, Brahma Ghat, Har Ki Pauri. It is believed that by donating Pind here, the blessings of ancestors always remain on the person who donates Pind.

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  24-hour Police surveillance at Uttarakhand borders to restrict entry of Kanwariyas: Haridwar SSP

  India | July 25, 2021 7:49 IST

  Haridwar administration has said that they will strictly watch state borders to prevent Kanwariyas from entering Haridwar for the pilgrimage.

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  Kanwar Yatra: Security tightened along Haridwar borders to stop Kanwariyas from entering

  India | July 24, 2021 21:39 IST

  Though the pilgrimage has been suspended, the possibility that Kanwariyas may still try to enter Haridwar, which shares borders with Uttar Pradesh, to collect waters from the Ganga and offer prayers to Lord Shiva remains.  

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  COVID-19: Haridwar's Har Ki Pauri ghat to be sealed for Kanwariyas from July 24

  India | July 21, 2021 13:06 IST

  The Kanwar Yatra, in which Shiva devotees from northern states travel on foot or by other means to collect water from Ganga in Haridwar to offer it at Shiva temples in their areas, is set to begin from July 25.

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  Uttarakhand High Court questions ban on slaughterhouses in Haridwar district

  India | July 17, 2021 14:19 IST

  Hearing a petition filed by residents of Manglaur challenging the ban on slaughterhouses in Haridwar district on Friday, a division bench of the High Court questioned the ban.

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  Centre files affidavit in Supreme Court over Kanwar Yatra, says states must not allow movement of devotees

  News | July 16, 2021 12:20 IST

  The Centre has said that state governments must not allow the Kanwar Yatra in view of the prevailing Covid-19 situation. In its affidavit submitted in the Supreme Court, the government said that permission should not be given for the movement of Kanwariyas for bringing 'Ganga Jal' from Haridwar.

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  Alarming Crowds at hill stations and markets can spark the third wave of the pandemic, watch report

  News | July 11, 2021 12:20 IST

  As we hurtle towards the third wave and struggle to fight vaccine hesitancy, many are flouting protocols, crowding hill stations, markets, and malls, and aiding the spread of the virus at an alarming rate. watch ground report.

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  Kumbh COVID-19 testing scam: Nearly 1 lakh devotees receive verification call

  India | July 11, 2021 10:08 IST

  Nearly one lakh devotees who had visited the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar in April-May this year, have started receiving calls to ascertain if the person using the number had even attended the Kumbh Mela in the first place.

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  Govt warns over crowds at tourist spots, says Covid second wave still not over

  India | July 09, 2021 21:49 IST

  We cannot lower our guard. A new risk is being seen at tourist spots where a gathering of crowds being seen, social distancing and mask protocol is not being followed. This is a serious cause of concern, said VK Paul, Niti-Aayog member.

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  Holy dip on Ganga Dussehra cancelled in Haridwar

  News | June 19, 2021 22:23 IST

  In the shadow of COVID-19 pandemic, Ganga Dussehra in Haridwar has been cancelled for devotees. According to the police, the district borders will be sealed on June 20, and devotees coming from other states will not be allowed.

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  Uttarakhand: SIT to probe fake Covid testing during Kumbh

  India | June 19, 2021 9:12 IST

  The Uttarakhand Police has set up a special investigation team to probe allegations that fake Covid tests were conducted during the Haridwar Kumbh Mela.

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  Uttarakhand govt to probe Mahakumbh COVID-19 testing data

  India | June 11, 2021 11:47 IST

  The Uttarakhand government has ordered an inquiry against all the private labs doing rapid antigen tests after discrepancies were found in COVID-19 testing data during Mahakumbh earlier this year.