Kanwariya

Six Kanwariyas killed, 24 injured in bus-truck collision in Jharkhand

At least five Kanwariyas were killed and 23 others injured on Tuesday after a collision took place between a bus with passengers on board and a truck, loaded with cooking gas cylinders, in Jharkhand's Deoghar district, police said. The accident occurred near the Jamuniya forest under the Mohanpur Police Station limits around 4.30 am when the bus collided with the vehicle, an officer said. "At least five people were killed and many injured when a 32-seater bus with Kanwariyas on board collided with a truck, transporting gas cylinders, near the Jamuniya forest in Deoghar's Mohanpur," Inspector General (Dumka Zone) Shailendra Kumar Sinha told PTI. Kanwariyas are devotees of Lord Shiva. At least 23 Kanwariyas were injured in the accident and taken to various hospitals and nearby primary health centres, including the the Saraiyahat PHC in Dumka, another official said. Casualties may increase as the condition of several injured is serious, he added. The district administration has been

After Kanwar Yatra rush, Haridwar battles waste; Delhi hit by noise, jams

Over 40 million Kanwariyas visited Haridwar as the city struggles with waste cleanup; Delhi sees over 350 complaints over DJ noise, traffic snarls during final days of the Kanwar Yatra

SC refuses to stay QR code directive for eateries along Kanwar Yatra route

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to stay the "QR" code directive for eateries along Kanwar Yatra route in UP, Uttarakhand and directed all hotel owners along the route to display their licences and registration certificates in line with the statutory requirements. A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh said it was not going into the other issues over display of names of the hotel or dhaba owner and the QR code, Tuesday being the last day of the Kanwar Yatra. "We are told that today is the last day of the yatra. In any case it is likely to come to an end in the near future. Therefore, at this stage we would only pass an order that all the respective hotel owners shall comply with the mandate of displaying the licence and the registration certificate as per the statutory requirements," the bench said. The top court was hearing a plea filed by academician Apoorvanand Jha and others. Senior advocate Abhishek M Singhvi, appearing for the petitioners, submitted that th

Kanwar Yatra: Multiple route diversions in Delhi from Jul 21-23, check list

Delhi Police advises commuters to follow traffic guidelines, use alternate routes, and avoid closed stretches during Kanwar Yatra

UP schools to remain shut from 16 to 23 July due to Kanwar Yatra rush

Closures in Meerut, Muzaffarnagar and other UP districts come amid Kanwar Yatra rush; officials cite student safety and traffic control as key reasons, with catch-up classes planned in some areas

SC asks UP, Uttarakhand govt to reply on QR code rule for Kanwar eateries

According to the petitioner, the directives issued by the two governments would enable the pilgrims to access the details of the owners

Kanwar Yatra route: Got permission to fell over 112,000 trees, UP tells NGT

The National Green Tribunal has been informed by the UP government's environment department that over 1.12 lakh trees will be felled in the protected forest area in the state to make way for the upcoming Kanwar Yatra route. The NGT had sought a reply from the secretary of the state's environment department in a case pertaining to the felling of more than 1 lakh trees and shrubs in the protected forest area. The area in question spreads across three forest divisions of Ghaziabad, Meerut and Muzaffarnagar for the proposed route between Muradnagar in Ghaziabad and Purkaji in Muzaffarnagar. The reply, filed by UP principal secretary, Department of Environment, and dated November 19 said, "It is important to mention that the Public Works Department (PWD) received permission to cut 1,12,722 trees/plants for the Kanwar Marg project, as approved by the (Union) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on February 28, 2023." It said at present, 25,410 trees had been marked and ...

Four Kanwariyas die after vehicle runs over them in Bihar's Banka district

At least four Kanwariyas died and several others were injured after a vehicle ran over them on Friday night in Bihar's Banka district, police said.All the Kanwariyas were heading to Jast Gaur Nath Mahadev temple after taking Ganga Jal from Sultanganj.The injured have been admitted to a hospital, police added.Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Bipin Bihari says, "Some Kanwariyas were hit by a vehicle...4 people have died. There was some law & order situation initially but the situation is normal. Police are present at the spot..."After the incident, irate villagers also set a police vehicle on fire.Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Avinash Kumar who reached the spot said, "We immediately reached the spot... Around 10-11 people have been injured in the incident and are undergoing treatment... 4 people have died. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem. The situation is peaceful and the administration is cooperating fully... We will investigate the incident ..."Meanwhile, two ...

Chaos in Delhi: Kanwar Yatra adds to the woes of waterlogged capital

The situation is expected to worsen until the weekend as more kanwariyas enter the city before the 12-day pilgrimage concludes on Friday

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Kanwar directives to ensure peace, quell confusion: UP govt in SC

The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday defended its directive requiring eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display the names of their owners and staff, saying the idea was to bring in transparency, avoid "potential confusion" and ensure a peaceful yatra. On July 22, the apex court ordered an interim stay on the directives issued by the BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments. "It may be noted that the idea behind the directives is transparency and informed choice of the consumer/kanwaria regarding the food they eat during the period of the Yatra, keeping in mind their religious sentiments so that they don't, even accidently, fall foul of their beliefs," the Uttar Pradesh government said in its reply on pleas challenging the directive. The directives asking eateries along the Kanwar Yatra routes were decried by the opposition as intended to promote religious discrimination. The Uttar Pradesh government said in its submission to the Supreme Court that care is taken

Pak journalist raises Kanwar Yatra issue

A Pakistani journalist raised the issue of the Kanwar Yatra nameplate controversy before the US state department, on July 25. What did the US state department spokesperson, Matthew Miller say?

How Kanwar Yatra has gained popularity over the years; details inside

The Kanwar Yatra started on July 22, 2024, with crores of Shiva devotees likely to undertake the religious procession this year. The yatra begins on the first day of the Hindu month of Shravan

Delhi govt to set up 185 kanwar camps by July 25, official confirms

A revenue department said that approx 150 large kanwar camps have already been built, and the remaining will be set up by July 25. The officials has been inspecting and preparing this since June

SC stays UP Kanwar Yatra order asking shops to display owners' names

On Friday, Yogi government extended the directive across Uttar Pradesh, sparking a political uproar. It is important to note, however, that no formal order has been issued by the government thus far

ID card for shops on Kanwar Yatra route reflects hate for Muslims: Owaisi

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal also took a dig at this move asking whether the Kanwar Yatra route is the same as the journey towards 'Viksit Bharat'

Schools shut from July 10-17 in U'khand's Haridwar in view of Kanwar Mela

Every Monday during Shravan period is regarded as a highly auspicious time to fast and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva

Dedicated lanes for Kanwariyas in northeast Delhi, drones to keep vigil

Around 1,000 police personnel and drones have been deployed for surveillance and dedicated lanes created for Kanwariyas in northeast Delhi, officials said on Tuesday. A similar number of civil defence volunteers have also been deployed in the district, which has been divided into zones, they said. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northeast) Joy Tirkey said the Kanwar Yatra commenced on Tuesday. "Kanwariyas will start coming from Tuesday. However, the number is expected to rise significantly from Wednesday and Thursday. The devotees will offer holy water on July 15 and 16," he said. "We have deployed 1,000 police personnel and as many civil defence volunteers on the ground. We have also asked for 15 companies of central forces," he said. "We have 25 drones that will be used strategically. There will be adequate presence of security personnel on the ground during the yatra. The security personnel will work in three shifts, with each shift starting an hour before the last one ends," Ti

U'khand Kanwar yatra: Devotees asked to bring IDs, keep 'kanwars' smaller

Shiva devotees coming for Kanwar yatra to Haridwar in Uttarakhand this year have been asked to carry their identity cards and keep the height of their 'kanwars' less than 12 feet to avoid accidents, officials said on Saturday. These decisions were taken at an inter-state coordination meeting of police officials chaired by Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar at the state police headquarters here on Friday. The Kanwar yatra begins on July 4 and will go on till July 15. The DGP said the yatra is a big religious event and police departments of all states concerned should start acting in total coordination well in advance for effective crowd management and the safety of devotees. Drones and CCTVs will be used and social media will be monitored for the purpose, he said. Limiting the height of kanwars to less than 12 feet was necessary due to 100 per cent electrification of the railway tracks in Uttarakhand. Bringing higher kanwars with totally electrified railway tracks could be risky, an offi

One Kanwariya dead, seven injured in a road accident in UP's Bareilly

One Kanwariya was killed and seven others were injured on Monday when the van they were travelling in was hit by a tractor trolley from behind in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly