Sawan Somvar: Devotees line up outside temples in UP, Delhi to offer prayers- In pics
Today, August 9, marks the third Monday of the Sawan month and is considered to be auspicious. A large number of devotees were seen gathering outside temples to offer their prayers today.
Aug 09, 2021, 08:47 AM IST
Kanwar Yatra: Uttarakhand police to monitor borders to prevent Kanwariyas from entering Haridwar
This year, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic the Yatra has been cancelled in Uttarakhand.
Jul 25, 2021, 07:54 AM IST
DNA Exclusive: Yes to Bakrid, No to Kanwar Yatra, why the double standard?
Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on Tuesday (July 20) questioned the double standard when it comes to secularism in India.
Jul 20, 2021, 23:57 PM IST
Kanwar Unions in Uttar Pradesh call off yatra after appeal by state government
Kanwar Yatra unions in Uttar Pradesh have decided to call it off the pilgrimage this year after state government's appeal.
Jul 17, 2021, 22:12 PM IST
Curbs to control COVID: Rajasthan government bans all religious gathering
The state government also cancelled the Kanwar Yatra and imposed restrictions on prayers and public and religious places on the occasion of Eid-ul-Zuha.
Jul 17, 2021, 09:51 AM IST
DNA Exclusive: Double standard exposed? Kanwar Yatra suspended but farmers' protest continues amid COVID crisis
Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on Friday (July 16) analysed the double standards in imposing rules on crowds for 'Kanwar Yatra' and for farmers protest amid COVID-19 pandemic.
Jul 16, 2021, 23:45 PM IST
DNA: Coronavirus will spread through Kanwar Yatra, not protests?
The Supreme Court on Friday said that the fear of the third COVID wave is intimidating all Indians, in such a situation, the Uttar Pradesh government should reconsider the decision of Kanwar Yatra. At the same time, the court emphasized that it is not proper to allow 100 percent physical travel by the Yogi government.
Jul 16, 2021, 22:48 PM IST
Right to life is paramount, consider not holding even 'symbolic' Kanwar Yatra in view of COVID-19: Supreme Court to UP govt
The Uttar Pradesh government had told the Supreme Court that it has decided to hold "symbolic" Kanwar Yatra with appropriate COVID-19 restrictions. However, the apex court said the right to life is paramount and all kind of sentiments are subservient to Article 21 of Constitution.
Jul 16, 2021, 12:43 PM IST
Two-weeks quarantine for Kanwariyas entering Haridwar despite ban on yatra in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand police chief Ashok Kumar in a meeting with senior police officials directed them to identify places in and around Haridwar where such Kanwariyas can be kept under quarantine for 14 days.
Jul 16, 2021, 11:29 AM IST
All governments, people must take required action to curb COVID-19 spread: Arvind Kejriwal on Kanwar Yatra
"COVID-19 is a major pandemic. All the governments and people must take all the required steps to curb the pandemic together," the Delhi CM said
Jul 15, 2021, 14:36 PM IST
Uttarakhand govt to send Gangajal via post to devotees as Kanwar yatra stands cancelled
“We've started the process of sending Gangajal via post to devotees. We're also planning to supply Gangajal in tankers & are in talks with the administration of neighbouring states to avoid large number of gathering here,” said Haridwar District Magistrate C Ravishankar.
Jul 15, 2021, 07:34 AM IST
Supreme Court takes cognisance of UP government's decision to allow Kanwar Yatra, issues notice to state
The Yogi Adityanath government has 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. The SC bench headed by Justice RF Nariman issued a notice to the state government and posted the matter for hearing on Friday (July 16).
Jul 14, 2021, 11:24 AM IST
Uttarakhand cancels Kanwar Yatra in view of possible third COVID wave
It is for the second consecutive year that the Uttarakhand government has cancelled the Kanwar yatra due to the pandemic. The IMA had recently urged the state CM to not allow the yatra to go ahead in the interest of the state and the country.
Jul 13, 2021, 21:30 PM IST
Kanwar yatra: UP government may make negative RT-PCR test mandatory for pilgrims
The Uttar Pradesh government has said that it will implement strict COVID-19 protocol during the Kanwar yatra.
Jul 13, 2021, 17:01 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh allows Kanwar Yatra from July 25, CM Yogi Adityanath directs officials to ensure strict compliance of COVID-19 protocols
UP CM Yogi Adityanath said, "Complete adherence to the Covid protocol should be ensured. There should not be any hesitation regarding the safe and successful operation of Kanwar Yatras."
Jul 10, 2021, 06:39 AM IST
A decision post discussion with other states: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on Kanwar Yatra
Stating that the Kanwar Yatra is not a one-state affair and the state government, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said he will take the decision regarding the yatra after discussing with other states, including Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
Jul 09, 2021, 12:50 PM IST
Decision on Kanwar Yatra in a day or two: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami
Last week, government spokesperson Subodh Uniyal had said that Kanwar Yatra has been cancelled from Haridwar in view of the prevailing COVID-19 situation.
Jul 08, 2021, 19:06 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh likely to allow Kanwar Yatra from July 25
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has reportedly directed officials to prepare guidelines for conducting the Kanwar Yatra while ensuring compliance to COVID-19 protocols.
Jul 07, 2021, 06:44 AM IST
Uttarakhand cancels Kanwar Yatra for second consecutive year in view of COVID-19
"Uttarakhand government has cancelled Kanwar Yatra, held in the month of 'sawan' from Haridwar, as a precautionary measure amid COVID-19 pandemic,” state government spokesperson said.
Jul 02, 2021, 11:10 AM IST
Khesari Lal Yadav's new 2020 Kanwar Geet 'Musukrahiya Aap Devgharh Mein Hai' with Anamika Jha hits YouTube - Watch
The pious month of Shravan or Sawan falls during July-August, as per Gregorian calendar and is considered to be extremely auspicious where devotees pray to Lord Shiva and his consort Mata Parvati.
Jul 16, 2020, 14:30 PM IST