Page 9 - Kumbh Mela

In Uttarakhand, Covid-19 pandemic wave presents uphill task for BJP

The new chief minister has rescinded some unpopular decisions of his predecessor

Frames per second: Lost at the Kumbh

Getting lost at the religious fair was a trope for Hindi popular cinema in the 1960s and 1970s, but this year, India lost something greater.

Rush to hospitals, big gatherings worsen India's Covid crisis: WHO

Less than 15% of people infected with COVID-19 actually need hospital care and even fewer will need oxygen, says WHO spokesman Tarik Jasarevic

Kumbh Mela: Seers keep last Shahi Snan symbolic affair amid Covid surge

The last 'shahi snan' at the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar on Tuesday was a subdued affair

Covid-19 second wave: BJP CMs favour lockdown disguised as curfew

This despite the prime minister suggesting such a move be the last resort to curb the spread of Covid-19

No crowds now: With akhadas pulling out, Kumbh Mela virtually over

Crowds at the ghats of Ganga in Haridwar have thinned down

Delhi govt makes 14-day home quarantine mandatory for Kumbh returnees

The Delhi government has issued an order making it mandatory for all residents of Delhi who visit the Kumbh in Haridwar to quarantine themselves at home for fourteen days on return

Covid: Joona Akhara announces end of its participation in Kumbh Mela

The people of India and their survival is our first priority, says Swami Avadheshanand Giri, the 'mahamandaleshwar' of the Joona Akhara

Keep Kumbh participation symbolic, urges PM Modi amid massive Covid surge

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday the ongoing Kumbh in Haridwar should now have symbolic participation due to the Covid-19 crisis

Holding up a mirror to Modi govt

Between premature victory mood that allowed Kumbh, elections, and lack of urgency on vaccines, Modi govt has walked into its biggest crisis. The way out needs realism, humility and one Ram baan weapon

Best of BS Opinion: Holding up a mirror to Modi govt, Covid redux & more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

Coronavirus shadow on Kumbh, Markaz & Haj pilgrimage: All you should know

At least 30 sadhus have tested positive for the coronavirus disease and one has died during the ongoing Kumbh Mela in Uttarakhand's Haridwar. Listen to the podcast for more

How bad is India's Covid situation & why? Watch to witness ground reality

The number of new coronavirus cases in India hit a record daily high with over 200,000 infections being reported in a day, while the active cases surpassed the 1.4 million- mark on April 15. In this video, we are trying to look at the grim ground reality across the country due to the worsening Covid situation. From labourers fearing job loss, a possible migrant exodus to people flouting coronavirus norms at will, the video gives the prevailing situation as India battles odds to fight the pandemic.

Shahi snan in Haridwar: Lakhs ignore Covid concerns to take holy dip

Throwing caution to the wind amid rising cases of coronavirus, lakhs of people congregated Wednesday on the ghats in Haridwar to take a dip in the Ganga during the third shahi snan of the Kumbh mela

Second wave of Covid-19 pandemic hits small businesses at the Kumbh

Showing no signs of let-up, the second wave threatens to be fatal, spreading faster than the first, albeit with a lower mortality rate. This leaves smaller businesses gasping for air

1,925 new coronavirus cases in Uttarakhand, highest this year

Uttarakhand recorded the highest single-day spike in coronavirus cases and deaths this year as 1,925 more people tested positive and 13 patients succumbed to the pathogen, the Health Department said

Kumbh Mela: Thousands take dip in Ganga amid rising Covid cases

Thousands of saffron-clad seers and ash-smeared Nagas flouted Covid norms and converged at Har Ki Pairi for a holy dip in the Ganga

Difficult to ensure social distancing at Kumbh site, says Sanjay Gunjyal

Kumbh Mela Inspector General (IG) Sanjay Gunjyal admitted that it is difficult to ensure social distancing norms during the second 'Shahi snan' where massive crowds have gathered to take a holy dip

Avoid Haridwar route if not visiting Kumbh, urges Uttarakhand DGP

Uttarakhand Director-General of Police on Friday stated that those who are coming to the state but are not visiting Kumbh needs to go to Dehradun, Garhwal, or Kumaon Mandal, from April 9 to 15

Policymaking in the age of the virus

In India, there's currently evidence the Centre has not managed a smooth vaccine rollout. It is now falling back on blaming states, which are facing vaccine shortages