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News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
251-foot-high saffron flags to be installed on all borders of Uttarakhand
Haridwar, Jul 17 (PTI) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday announced that 251-foot-high saffron flags, which will be the tallest religious flags in the world, will be installed at the entry gates located on all the borders of the state. The chief minister symbolically laid the foundation stone for the installation of 'Dharma Dhwaj' on the banks of the Ganga in Haridwar. It will be installed under the joint aegis of Shri Ganga Sabha, the managing body of Har Ki Pauri, the district administration and the Indian River Council. The chief minister said that Uttarakhand is 'Dev Bhoomi' and huge saffron flags will be installed on its borders to give a person a supernatural feeling as soon as he enters the state. ''The purpose of installing Dharma Dhwaj is that while entering the state, a person should have the feeling that he is entering Dev Bhoomi.'' He said that the first flag will be installed in Haridwar, the foundation stone of which has been laid symbolically. The chief minister added that the 'Dharma Dhwaj' will be 251 feet high, which will be the highest religious flag in the world. PTI DPT MNK MNK Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Haridwar temple ‘built by Pandavas' damaged in Mansa Devi landslide
Haridwar: A centuries-old Shiva temple in Haridwar was damaged on Monday after a massive landslide on Mansa Devi mountain after a night of incessant rain. The district administration said no one was injured in the incident, which occurred around 11am. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Residents believe the temple was built by the Pandavas during their journey to Badrinath. Locals said they would bear the cost of repairs, viewing the damage as a bad omen and hoping to prevent further misfortune. Municipal councillor Sumit Chaudhary told TOI, "People are petrified after the damage to the temple and the centuries-old Shivling inside. We have decided to rebuild it at our own expense to avoid aby untoward incidents. If the govt steps in to renovate, we won't oppose it, but we want to take the initiative. " Ujjwal Pandit, secretary of Shri Ganga Sabha, Haridwar, said, "Bhimgoda Kund and its temple is one of Haridwar's oldest holy sites. According to legend, the pond was formed when Bhim struck his knee on the ground here to bring water for Draupadi during the Pandavas' pilgrimage to the Himalayas." Bhimgoda Kund is located near Har Ki Pauri, close to the Mansa Devi mountain, part of the fragile Shivalik range where landslides are common during the monsoon.
