On the occasion of the second shahi snan in Kumbh, Niranjani Akhada sadhus took a holy dip in river Ganga at Har Ki Pauri Ghat in Uttarakhand's Haridwar. Sadhus defy COVID SOPs during shahi snan.
"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.
"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.
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.
4 people and 7 animals died in fire that erupted in 62 hectares of forest area in Uttarakhand in last 24 hours.
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.
Delhi Pradesh Mahila Congress (DPMC) staged a protest over Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat's 'ripped jeans' remark in the national capital on March 19.
Closing ceremony of joint exercise Dustlik-II between Uzbekistan and India was held on March 19 in Uttarakhand.
The remarks made by new Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat on ripped jeans worn by a woman NGO worker sparked controversy.
Speaking at a workshop organised by by the Uttarakhand State Commission for Protection of Child Rights in Dehradun on Tuesday, Rawat said he was 'shocked' to see a woman running an NGO wearing ripped jeans.
The Purnagiri Jan Shatabdi express train ran backwards between Tanakpur-Pilibhit railway line on Wednesday evening for over 20 km in Uttarakhand.
In remarks that could create uproar, new Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat expressed his shock over a woman, who he met during a flight, wearing ripped jeans and was a social worker by profession.
Newly appointed Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat showered flower petals on devotees at Har Ki Pauri in Uttarakhand's Haridwar on March 11.
Lakhs of devotees from different parts of the country took a holy dip in the river Ganga at Har ki Pairi in Haridwar on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. Today is the first Shahi Snan at the Kumbh Mela which is being organised here after 12 years. An Ardh Kumbh Mela took place in Haridwar in 2016.
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