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  Uttar Pradesh govt cancels this year Kanwar Yatra amid Covid situation

  India | July 18, 2021 7:10 IST

  The 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 | July 17, 2021 13:09 IST

  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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  Kanwar Yatra: Borders of Uttarakhand to be sealed for Kanwariyas from July 24

  India | July 16, 2021 19:18 IST

  The 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 | 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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  Kanwar Yatra: States must not allow movement of devotees, Centre files affidavit in SC

  India | July 16, 2021 12:37 IST

  The 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 | July 16, 2021 9:50 IST

  Uttarakhand 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 | July 15, 2021 19:39 IST

  The 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 | July 14, 2021 18:21 IST

  The 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 | July 14, 2021 13:48 IST

  The 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 | July 14, 2021 12:49 IST

  The 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.

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  SC takes note of UP govt's decision to allow 'Kanwar Yatra', issues notice to state

  News | July 14, 2021 11:26 IST

  Amid fears of a possible third wave of Covid-19, the Uttarakhand government on Tuesday suspended the kanwar yatra even as neighbouring Uttar Pradesh is pressing ahead with the annual ritual that sees a heavy movement of pilgrims across states in the northern belt.

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  Uttarakhand govt decided to cancel Kanwar Yatra this year due to Coronavirus

  News | July 14, 2021 7:01 IST

  The Uttarakhand government has decided to cancel Kanwar Yatra this year due to Coronavirus pandemic. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday acknowledged the cultural significance of Kanwar Yatra but reiterated that his government's priority remains saving lives amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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  Uttarakhand cancels Kanwar Yatra this year due to Covid

  India | July 13, 2021 20:02 IST

  Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday acknowledged the cultural significance of Kanwar Yatra but reiterated that his government's priority remains saving lives amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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  '3rd Covid wave ready to knock on the door': IMA writes to Uttarakhand CM not to allow Kanwar Yatra

  Health | July 13, 2021 14:19 IST

  In a letter adressed to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the IMA's Uttarakhand unit said that the third Covid wave is 'ready to knock on the door of the country'.

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  Exclusive | The challenges before new Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

  News | July 11, 2021 19:36 IST

  45-year-old Pushkar Singh Dhami, the new chief minister of Uttarakhand, has many challenges ahead of him at a time when the assembly elections are less than a year away. Here is what he said in an exclusive interview with IndiaTV.

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  Decision on Kanwar Yatra after consultation with neighbouring states: Uttarakhand CM

  India | July 09, 2021 13:43 IST

  Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that a decision on the Kanwar yatra will be taken in a day or two after consultation with the governments of neighbouring states.

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  Yogi gives nod for 'Kanwar yatra' in UP; asks officials to issue necessary guidelines

  India | July 07, 2021 11:44 IST

  Last year, the Uttar Pradesh government had suspended the Kanwar yatra in view of the pandemic.

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  Kanwar yatra: Uttarakhand to impose Sec 144 at border to restrict pilgrims' entry

  News | July 02, 2021 18:40 IST

  Speaking on 'Kanwar Yatra' being cancelled in Uttarakhand, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Nilesh Anand Bharne on July 02 said that state government has cancelled 'Kanwar Yatra' to Haridwar due to pandemic situation.

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  Kanwar Yatra cancelled for second year in row

  India | June 29, 2021 10:13 IST

  This is the second year in a row when the Kanwar Yatra has been cancelled. The annual pilgrimage was scheduled to start on July 25 and conclude on August 6.

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  COVID-19 scare: Haridwar border sealed following ban on 'Kanwar Yatra'

  India | July 07, 2020 8:37 IST

  In view of the ban, borders of Haridwar district were sealed at Narson, Bhagwanpur, Chidiyapur and Saptrishi checkposts on Monday, official sources said. Only people having written permission from their respective district magistrates are being allowed to enter Haridwar in their vehicles, they said.