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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath reviews Kanwar yatra plans in west Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh chief minister, Yogi Adityanath, on Sunday morning visited Dudheshwar Nath temple in Ghaziabad and formally inaugurated the Shravan Kanwar Mela while also reviewing the Kanwar Yatra preparations in western districts of Uttar Pradesh (UP), said officials. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath showering flowers on Kanwariyas in Meerut on Sunday. (Sakib Ali / HT PHOTO) CM Yogi assessed the preparations for the Kanwar Mela at the temple and sought detailed updates from district magistrate Deepak Meena regarding the arrangements for the influx of Kanwariyas, said officials of the UP information department. 'CM Yogi also inquired about the progress of the Dudheshwar Nath temple corridor being developed under the tourism department within the temple premises. After visiting the temple, CM Yogi proceeded to the Ghaziabad police lines, from where he boarded a helicopter to shower flower petals on Kanwariyas travelling along routes passing through various districts of western UP, especially near the borders of Muzaffarnagar and Meerut,' said officials. 'CM Yogi expressed satisfaction about the arrangements taken up for Kanwar Yatra and Kanwariyas in Ghaziabad. We also briefed him about the progress of the temple corridor, for which several old shops need to be shifted out. We will also hold a meeting in this regard within a week, and further progress is expected soon,' said district magistrate Deepak Meena. The temple corridor in Ghaziabad is expected to be built on the lines of the corridor in Kashi Vishwanath in Varanasi. While in Meerut district, CM Yogi warned of strict action against any attempt to disrupt the Yatra. 'It is the responsibility of every Kanwar sangh and every Shiv bhakt to expose such elements and immediately inform the authorities. The entire Yatra route is under CCTV surveillance, and once the Yatra concludes, strict action will be taken against those identified. Their posters will also be displayed publicly,' said CM Yogi in a statement issued by the department. CM Yogi while taking a dig at the previous governments said that before 2017, such pilgrimages were neither supported nor respected, but they were obstructed. 'Today, with a government that values and protects faith, it is the collective duty of all devotees to carry forward this tradition with peace and respect. If anyone receives information about any such person, they should inform the administration instead of taking the law into their own hands,' said CM Yogi. Reacting to CM Yogi's statements, Samajwadi Party's district president Faizal Hussain, said, 'The Kanwar Yatra went on peacefully during previous years and previous governments, and it was never stopped. People of different faiths have always supported and contributed towards it. Political statements should be avoid during religious events. But, it is the habit of the BJP leaders to play divisive politics. They will never raise and listen to the issues of unemployment, poverty, lack of education facilities and healthcare which largely affect the common man.'
India Gazette
13-07-2025
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand: SDRF rescues 6 Kanwariyas in drowning incidents at Haridwar
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], July 13 (ANI): Uttarakhand State Disaster Response Force rescued around six Kanwariyas from drowning in separate incidents at Kangra Ghat in Haridwar, the SDRF said. The State is witnessing heavy rainfall, causing the Ganga River's water level to rise significantly and creating strong currents. Haridwar Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Pramod Singh Dobal said,' The CM had directed Haridwar Police that all Kanwar yatris should be welcomed warmly in Haridwar. We have made arrangements for their convenience. The Kanwar track was created keeping this in mind. One or two incidents took place where some minor clashes broke out. Haridwar Police has taken strict action. Haridwar Police welcomes all devotees, but nobody can take law and order into their hands.' Rishikesh Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Lokeshwer Singh shared details on the enhanced arrangements, which include the deployment of two drones for aerial surveillance over key routes and traffic management. He added that medical teams, SDRF, and Forest QRT teams have been assigned to ensure safety and address potential wildlife conflicts. Speaking to ANI, SSP said, 'We are using two drones for aerial surveillance of the routes and traffic management. More than 1000 police officers have been deployed across Lakshman Jhula and Rishikesh. To surveil the route to Neelkanth Mahadev, a control room has been set up in the Laksham Jhula area in our Police Station and SSP Office. More than 40 cameras are being monitored here, covering all the Ghats of the Lakshaman Jhula and Rishikesh, and the walkable paths and traffic routes.' 'In addition to the police presence, SDRF has been deployed along the route. Medical outposts have been set up across the route. Forest QRT teams have also been deployed to look after conflicts with wildlife,' he said. Earlier this week, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami urged devotees to remain mindful of cleanliness and strictly follow the rules during the Kanwar Yatra. Speaking to ANI, the Chief Minister highlighted the elaborate arrangements made to ensure the smooth conduct of the Yatra. 'Kanwar Yatra is very important for us. We hold a major Kanwar Mela. People from across the country come here. The centre for this is Haridwar and the adjoining areas. In a situation like this, several arrangements have to be made. This year too, we have been holding review meetings with people in the administration, the Police department and the district administration to ensure a smooth Yatra. I had a meeting with all departments in Haridwar in the recent past. Senior officers held an inter-state meeting before that. We urge everyone to be mindful of cleanliness and follow the rules of the Yatra. We welcome everyone,' Dhami said. He further said, 'Our verification drive (of vendors) is ongoing. We want Kanwar Yatra to be clean like every Yatra.' Reacting on the same occasion, Haridwar SSP Pramendra Singh Dobhal stated that the administration is continuously monitoring the Kanwar Yatra to ensure that no one faces any inconvenience. In the Kanwar Yatra procession, Kanwariyas collect water from a river and carry it hundreds of kilometres to offer it to the shrines of Lord Shiva. Devotees across the country perform worship, fast and dedicate the pilgrimage to the Lord Shiva. (ANI)
India Gazette
13-07-2025
- India Gazette
Authorities ramp up security for Kanwar Yatra in Uttarakhand, drones deployed
Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) [India], 13 July: As the Kanwar Yatra approaches, authorities in Rishikesh are ramping up security and surveillance to ensure the safety of the thousands of devotees expected to participate. Speaking to ANI, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Lokeshwer Singh shared details on the enhanced arrangements, which include the deployment of two drones for aerial surveillance over key routes and traffic management. He added that medical teams, SDRF, Forest QRT teams have been assigned to ensure safety and address potential wildlife conflicts. Speaking to ANI, SSP said, 'We are using two drones for aerial surveillance of the routes and traffic management. More than 1000 police officers have been deployed across Lakshman Jhula and Rishikesh. To surveil the route to Neelkanth Mahadev, a control room has been set up in the Laksham Jhula area in our Police Station and SSP Office. More than 40 cameras are being monitored here, covering all the Ghats of the Lakshaman Jhula and Rishikesh, and the walkable paths and traffic routes.' 'In addition to the police presence, SDRF has been deployed along the route. Medical outposts have been set up across the route. Forest QRT teams have also been deployed to look after conflicts with wildlife,' he said. Earlier this week, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami urged devotees to remain mindful of cleanliness and strictly follow the rules during the Kanwar Yatra. Speaking to ANI, the Chief Minister highlighted the elaborate arrangements made to ensure the smooth conduct of the Yatra. 'Kanwar Yatra is very important for us. We hold a major Kanwar Mela. People from across the country come here. The centre for this is Haridwar and the adjoining areas. In a situation like this, several arrangements have to be made. This year too, we have been holding review meetings with people in the administration, the Police department and the district administration to ensure a smooth Yatra. I had a meeting with all departments in Haridwar in the recent past. Senior officers held an inter-state meeting before that. We urge everyone to be mindful of cleanliness and follow the rules of the Yatra. We welcome everyone,' Dhami said. He further said, 'Our verification drive (of vendors) is ongoing. We want Kanwar Yatra to be clean like every Yatra.' Reacting on the same occasion, Haridwar SSP Pramendra Singh Dobhal stated that the administration is continuously monitoring the Kanwar Yatra to ensure that no one faces any inconvenience. In the Kanwar Yatra procession, Kanwariyas collect water from a river and carry it hundreds of kilometres to offer it to the shrines of Lord Shiva. Devotees across the country perform worship, fast and dedicate the pilgrimage to the Lord Shiva. (ANI)
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Follow rules, maintain cleanliness during Kanwar Yatra: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh
Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami (Photo: ANI) DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday urged devotees to remain mindful of cleanliness and strictly follow the rules during the upcoming Kanwar Yatra, which begins on July 10. Speaking to ANI, the chief minister highlighted the elaborate arrangements made to ensure the smooth conduct of the Yatra. "Kanwar Yatra is very important for us. We hold a major Kanwar Mela. People from across the country come here. The centre for this is Haridwar and the adjoining areas. In a situation like this, several arrangements have to be year too, we have been holding review meetings with people in the administration, the Police department and the district administration to ensure a smooth Yatra. I had a meeting with all departments in Haridwar in the recent past. Senior officers held an inter-state meeting before urge everyone to be mindful of cleanliness and follow the rules of the welcome everyone," Dhami said. He further said, "Our verification drive (of vendors) is ongoing. We want Kanwar Yatra to be clean like every Yatra." The latest directions were issued a day after the chief minister chaired a high-level meeting with police officials to review law and order, disaster preparedness, and public safety measures. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Earlier, under the leadership of CM Dhami and health minister Dhan Singh Rawat, the health department has prepared a strict and dedicated action plan to provide pure and safe food to lakhs of devotees during the upcoming Kanwar Yatra, a statement said. Special teams of food safety officers have been deployed in Haridwar, Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri and Uttarkashi districts. These teams will regularly take samples of milk, sweets, oil, spices, beverages, etc., from the pandals and send them to laboratories for testing. If any sample does not meet the standards, the concerned place will be closed immediately, the statement said. The Kanwar Yatra is set to begin on July 10. During the annual pilgrimage, Kanwariyas collect holy water from rivers and carry it over hundreds of kilometres to offer it at Lord Shiva temples. Devotees across the country observe fasts, perform rituals, and undertake the Yatra as a mark of devotion.
India Gazette
09-07-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
Follow rules, maintain cleanliness during Kanwar Yatra: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 9 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday urged devotees to remain mindful of cleanliness and strictly follow the rules during the upcoming Kanwar Yatra, which begins on July 10. Speaking to ANI, the Chief Minister highlighted the elaborate arrangements made to ensure the smooth conduct of the Yatra. 'Kanwar Yatra is very important for us. We hold a major Kanwar Mela. People from across the country come here. The centre for this is Haridwar and the adjoining areas. In a situation like this, several arrangements have to be year too, we have been holding review meetings with people in the administration, the Police department and the district administration to ensure a smooth Yatra. I had a meeting with all departments in Haridwar in the recent past. Senior officers held an inter-state meeting before urge everyone to be mindful of cleanliness and follow the rules of the welcome everyone,' Dhami said. He further said, 'Our verification drive (of vendors) is ongoing. We want Kanwar Yatra to be clean like every Yatra.' The latest directions were issued a day after the Chief Minister chaired a high-level meeting with police officials to review law and order, disaster preparedness, and public safety measures. Earlier, under the leadership of CM Dhami and Health Minister Dhan Singh Rawat, the Health Department has prepared a strict and dedicated action plan to provide pure and safe food to lakhs of devotees during the upcoming Kanwar Yatra, a statement said. Special teams of food safety officers have been deployed in Haridwar, Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri and Uttarkashi districts. These teams will regularly take samples of milk, sweets, oil, spices, beverages, etc., from the pandals and send them to laboratories for testing. If any sample does not meet the standards, the concerned place will be closed immediately, the statement said. The Kanwar Yatra is set to begin on July 10. During the annual pilgrimage, Kanwariyas collect holy water from rivers and carry it over hundreds of kilometres to offer it at Lord Shiva temples. Devotees across the country observe fasts, perform rituals, and undertake the Yatra as a mark of devotion. (ANI)
