Kanwar Yatra
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Kanwar Yatra 2022: Delhi government to set up 175 camps to assist 'kanwariyas'
India | Jun 29, 2022, 09:53 AM ISTKanwariyas (devotees of Lord Shiva) collect water from Ganga river at Haridwar, Uttarakhand to offer at Shiva temples in their areas as part of the yatra.
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Kanwar Yatra 2022: 10,000 security personnel, drones, CCTVs to monitor law & order situation
India | Jun 28, 2022, 07:35 AM ISTKanwar Yatra 2022: Uttarakhand DGP said neighboring states are expected to publicise the prescribed routes of the yatra so that tourists and devotees visiting Chardham, Mussoorie and Dehradun do not face any problems.
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24-hour Police surveillance at Uttarakhand borders to restrict entry of Kanwariyas: Haridwar SSP
India | Jul 25, 2021, 07:49 AM ISTHaridwar 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 | Jul 24, 2021, 09:39 PM ISTThough 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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'Shocking': Supreme Court pulls up Kerala govt for relaxing Covid restrictions on Bakrid
India | Jul 20, 2021, 01:33 PM ISTThe apex court observed that it was 'shocking' that the state government has given in to the demands of traders while easing lockdown norms.
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Supreme Court satisfied with UP govt's reply on Kanwar yatra
India | Jul 20, 2021, 07:11 AM ISTOn July 9, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had instructed all the officers that talks should be held with the Kanwar unions in this regard.
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UP govt bans slaughter of cows, camels on Bakrid; no gathering of more than 50 people
India | Jul 19, 2021, 03:16 PM ISTApart from banning cow and camel sacrifice, the UP govt has prohibited the gathering of more than 50 people for Bakrid.
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Now, Delhi cancels Kanwar Yatra in view of Covid-19 pandemic
India | Jul 18, 2021, 07:04 PM ISTIn view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has cancelled the organisation of the Kanwar Yatra in Delhi.
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VHP urges UP, Uttarakhand to rethink cancelling Kanwar Yatra, calls for allowing pilgrimage
India | Jul 18, 2021, 11:27 AM ISTVHP international joint secretary also pointed out that in the recent past, Jagannath Yatra was permitted to take place with certain restrictions.
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Akhara Parishad supports cancellation of Kanwar yatra in Uttar Pradesh
India | Jul 18, 2021, 07:45 AM ISTABAP president, Mahant Narendra Giri urged Shiva devotees to not take out Kanwar Yatra this year.
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Uttar Pradesh govt cancels this year Kanwar Yatra amid Covid situation
India | Jul 18, 2021, 07:10 AM ISTThe Kanwar Yatra has been cancelled by the Kanwar Sanghs on the appeal of the Uttar Pradesh government, said Additional Chief Secretary Information Navneet Sehgal said.
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Kanwar Yatra: Uttarakhand govt allows states to take 'Ganga jal' in tankers
India | Jul 17, 2021, 01:09 PM ISTAdditional 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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Kanwar Yatra: Borders of Uttarakhand to be sealed for Kanwariyas from July 24
India | Jul 16, 2021, 07:18 PM ISTThe Uttarakhand borders will be sealed from July 24 for Kanwariyas. The state government has decided to seal the borders after suspending Kanwar Yatra for the people's safety in the looming threat of the third wave of Covid 19.
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Centre files affidavit in Supreme Court over Kanwar Yatra, says states must not allow movement of devotees
News | Jul 16, 2021, 12:20 PM ISTThe 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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Kanwar Yatra: States must not allow movement of devotees, Centre files affidavit in SC
India | Jul 16, 2021, 12:37 PM ISTThe Centre has said that state governments must not allow the Kanwar Yatra in view of the prevailing Covid-19 situation.
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'Kanwariyas' entering Haridwar despite ban to be quarantined for 2 weeks: Uttarakhand DGP
India | Jul 16, 2021, 09:50 AM ISTUttarakhand police chief Ashok Kumar has said that Kanwariyas entering Haridwar despite the suspension of the Kanwar Yatra this year will be quarantined for 14 days.
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Abki Baar Kiski Sarkar: SC issues notice to state, Centre as UP allows kanwar yatra
News | Jul 15, 2021, 07:39 PM ISTThe Supreme Court on Wednesday took suo motu cognisance of a disturbing news on Uttar Pradesh government's decision to allow 'Kanwar Yatra' amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and sought responses from the state as well as the Centre "given the disparate political voices" on the matter.
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Muqabla | Uttarakhand calls off Kanwar Yatra but UP govt keeps it on
News | Jul 14, 2021, 06:21 PM ISTThe Uttarakhand government on Tuesday decided to cancel the annual 'Kanwar Yatra' in view of the looming threat of the third wave of COVID-19. However, the Uttar Pradesh government has given the nod for the yatra that begins on July 25.
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UP 50: SC takes cognisance of UP govt's decision to allow 'Kanwar Yatra', issues notice to state
News | Jul 14, 2021, 01:48 PM ISTThe Supreme Court on Wednesday took cognisance of the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to allow 'Kanwar Yatra' in the state in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. A bench headed by Justice R F Nariman issued a notice to the state government and posted the matter for hearing on Friday.
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Kanwar Yatra: SC takes cognisance of UP govt's decision to allow pilgrimage, issues notice
India | Jul 14, 2021, 12:49 PM ISTThe Yogi Adityanath government on Tuesday allowed the yatra from July 25 despite concerns raised in various quarters over the risk posed by such events in triggering a possible third wave of COVID-19.