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Time of India
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami leads River Festival at Har Ki Pauri, urges citizens to treat rivers as 'Mothers'
Marking four years of his tenure, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami offered traditional prayers at Brahmakund, Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar during a special River Festival. The event saw an overwhelming gathering of devotees, public representatives, and dignitaries. In his address, CM Dhami highlighted the cultural, economic, and spiritual significance of rivers, stressing that they are not merely water bodies but lifelines of civilization. 'Rivers have nurtured our traditions for centuries. In today's time of global warming and environmental crisis, conserving and rejuvenating them is our moral duty,' he said. Calling on citizens to treat rivers with the reverence reserved for mothers, the Chief Minister led a pledge to never pollute water bodies and to uphold their cleanliness and sanctity. The Chief Minister was ceremoniously welcomed by Shri Ganga Sabha President Nitin Gautam, Sabhapati Krishan Kumar Sharma, and Reception Minister Siddharth Chakrapani. The Ganga aarti and worship rituals were conducted by Acharya Amit Shastri. The event witnessed the presence of former CM Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank', Rajya Sabha MP Kalpana Saini, MLAs Madan Kaushik and Adesh Chauhan, State Disaster Management Authority Vice-Chairman Vinay Ruhela, District Magistrate Mayur Dixit, SSP Pramendra Singh Dobal, and several prominent public representatives and citizens. The River Festival served as a unifying call to action for environmental stewardship and reaffirmed the state's commitment to the preservation of its sacred rivers.
Hans India
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Resolution Taken for the Purity and Cleanliness of Rivers During the River Festival Program
CM Dhami's Initiative to Connect the Public with River Conservation CM Appeals to Show Respect to All Rivers Like a 'Mother' River Festival Organized at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar On the occasion of completing four successful years as the Chief Servant of the state, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami performed a traditional worship of Mother Ganga at Brahmakund, Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar, praying for the prosperity, peace, and progress of the state. He also prayed to Mother Ganga to fulfill the wishes of all devotees visiting Haridwar. While addressing the River Festival program, the Chief Minister said that rivers are not just water sources but have been the foundation of social, economic, and religious life since ancient times. He emphasized that in order to tackle global challenges like global warming, the conservation and rejuvenation of rivers are extremely important. The Chief Minister appealed to all citizens to honor rivers like a 'mother' and to contribute to keeping them clean and pure. On this occasion, the Chief Minister, along with the gathered devotees, took a pledge to never pollute rivers and to always keep them clean. The Chief Minister was grandly welcomed by Nitin Gautam, President of Shri Ganga Sabha, Sabhapati Krishan Kumar Sharma, Reception Minister Siddharth Chakrapani, and other officials. The ritualistic worship of Mother Ganga was conducted by Acharya Amit Shastri. On this occasion, former Chief Minister Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank', Rajya Sabha MP Kalpana Saini, MLAs Madan Kaushik and Adesh Chauhan, Vice-Chairman of the State Disaster Management Authority Vinay Ruhela, District Magistrate Mayur Dixit, Senior Superintendent of Police Pramendra Singh Dobal, along with a large number of public representatives, devotees, and distinguished citizens were present.
India Gazette
16-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand CM announces one one-day DM, SP role for board exam toppers
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 16 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that meritorious toppers of high school and intermediate in every district of the state will be given the role of District Magistrate (DM) and Superintendent of Police (SP) for a day. According to an official release, the objective of this motivational programme is to give administrative experience to the meritorious students, instill confidence in them and motivate them towards higher goals. This scheme will be implemented in the districts soon and a detailed action plan is being prepared for this. Along with this, the Chief Minister has also given instructions to organize 'River Festival'. These festivals will be organized through public participation in the name of the major rivers of the state. The objective of this event is to make the cleaning, cleanliness, revival and conservation of rivers a public campaign, the release added. The Chief Minister said that the rivers of the state are not only water sources, but are a part of our culture and lifestyle. Through 'River Festival', the general public will be made aware of water conservation and cleanliness. This initiatives of the Dhami government are not only a positive step towards honouring meritorious students but also a strong effort towards environmental protection, the release added. Earlier, CM Dhami hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi being conferred 'Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III,' Cyprus' highest civilian honour, saying that it is a matter of pride to every Indian, and it shows the PM's 'unique leadership, strong foreign policy and taking India to new heights on the global stage.' 'It is a matter of pride for every Indian that Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji has been awarded Cyprus' highest civilian honour 'Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III',' Dhami said in a post on X. PM Modi is in Cyprus in the first leg of his three-nation tour The Order of Makarios III, the highest merit honour awarded in Cyprus, is named after Makarios III, the first president of the country. It is conferred upon heads of state and other people of significant status in recognition of meritorious service to the nation. (ANI)
