Uttarakhand reported 1,333 new COVID-19 cases were reported on Sunday taking the total number of the cases in the state to 1,08,812. The active cases in the state now stand at 7,323.
"Temples hold religious importance and so we have not stressed on the closure of temples. People are allowed to visit temples, but as per COVID-19 protocols," Uttarakhand CM said on being asked why educational institutions have been closed, while temples are open.
Meanwhile, the Central Academy for State Forest Service, The Doon School and IIT-Roorkee reported as many as 56 positive cases of coronavirus as the second wave of COVID-19 spreads across the country.
"There is no shortage of coronavirus vaccines in Uttarakhand. For Kumbh and for Chaar Dhaam yatras too, I am sure that we will receive enough vaccines from the central government," Uttarakhand CM said.
"As far as Kumbh Mela is concerned, we understand that the challenge is big, however, we have made arrangements for effective following of all COVID-19 protocols," Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat said.
Fire fighting operations are still underway to douse a massive wildfire that has been raging in a forest near the Budogi area of New Tehri district in Uttarakhand.
Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar on April 10 informed about the changes done in the ongoing Kumbh Mela amid rising cases of COVID-19.
Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases in the state, the Uttarakhand cabinet on Friday decided to close the schools for classes 1 to 12 students in Haldwani, Dehradun, and Haridwar districts till April 30.
Rescue teams recovered another body from main tunnel at Tapovan-Vishnugad hydel project on Thursday.
0 students have tested positive for COVID-19 at Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Roorkee in the last few days, said IIT Roorkee media cell in-charge Sonika Srivastava on Thursday.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat has once again sparked controversy when he said Maha Kumbh Mela is also organised in Banaras.
At least 40 active incidents of forest fire have been reported in Uttarakhand, following which the Centre rushed NDRF teams and helicopters for assistance.
4 people and 7 animals died in fire that erupted in 62 hectares of forest area in Uttarakhand in last 24 hours.
Regarding Kumbh 2021, the DGP said that April 14 is an important day for the Mahakumbh 2021, the day of the biggest royal bath. Also April 12 marking Somati Amavasya is also an important day. Special preparations are being undertaken for April 11 to 14, he said.
Senior citizens residing in far flung area of Uttarakashi are forced to walk for 8 kilometres to get the COVID vaccine jab from the health centre.
This place is Dodital located in Uttarkashi of Uttarakhand. There is a very ancient temple of Lord Ganesha here. This temple is built on the banks of an exquisite pond named Dodital.
Tirath Singh Rawat said he was shocked to see a woman running an NGO in ripped jeans, and was concerned about the example she was setting for society.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat had drawn flak when he said that youngsters follow strange fashion trends due to a lack of values and consider themselves to be big shots after wearing jeans ripped at the knees.
"I have tested positive for coronavirus, I am fine and am not facing any health issues. I have isolated myself under the doctors' observation," Tirath Singh Rawat tweeted in Hindi.
In another gaffe within fortnight after assuming office, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat said the "United States ruled India for 200 years".
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