Muzaffarnagar, July 27 (IANS) As the annual Kanwar Yatra gathers momentum, devotees of Lord Shiva have begun arriving in Muzaffarnagar carrying holy Ganga water collected from Haridwar. The pilgrimage, one of North India’s largest religious events, has witnessed an increasing influx of Kanwariyas passing through the district on their way to various Shiva temples. The district administration and police have made elaborate security and logistical arrangements to ensure the smooth conduct of the ya…
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Haridwar, July 27 (IANS) Kali Sena’s National President Swami Anand Swaroop Maharaj on Monday said that shops operated by non-Hindus will be “forcibly removed” from Haridwar’s Kanwar Mela and strict action will be taken against them. He further claimed that non-Hindus aim to “pollute” the Hindu pilgrimage and urged local authorities to stop them from selling holy items.The Kanwar Yatra 2026 starts July 30, coinciding with the first day of the holy Sawan month, and culminates with the Sawan Shivr…
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday virtually flagged off the inaugural service of the Ramnagar-Dehradun Express, marking the commencement of the first-ever direct ‘Express’ train connecting these areas.The new train fulfilled a long-pending demand of the people of the region and will significantly strengthen rail connectivity between the Kumaon and Garhwal regions of Uttarakhand, according to an official statement.It will provide convenient same-da…
Dehradun, July 17 (IANS) In a major connectivity boost, a direct train service is set to begin between Ramnagar and Dehradun, opening myriad opportunities for the travellers, pilgrims as well as commercial traders. The bi-weekly express service between Ramnagar and Dehradun assumes significance as it will not only bring the two prominent towns closer but also unfold avenues for harnessing economic potential of the region.Ramnagar marks the entry point of popular Jim Corbett National Park while D…
Jaipur, June 26 (IANS) A Rajasthan Roadways double-decker AC bus was completely destroyed in a devastating fire while en route to Haridwar on the Delhi-Dehradun National Highway in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday. Thick black smoke billowing from the blaze was visible from nearly two kilometres away. Fortunately, all 26 passengers on board escaped without injuries.According to reports, passengers evacuated the bus through emergency doors and windows after it came to a halt. However, amid the pa…
Haridwar, June 26 (IANS) Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Virendra Kumar, on Friday administered the ‘Pledge Against Drug Abuse’ and the ‘Ageing with Dignity Pledge’ at an event here, reaffirming the government’s commitment towards building a drug-free and inclusive society. The Union Minister also led a Nasha Mukt Rally at an event marking the culmination of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah, observed from June 17 to June 26.The Saptah was organised to commemorate the Inter…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) After Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind national president Maulana Syed Arshad Madani stated that “Jihad is every Muslim’s right,” BJP leaders on Wednesday criticised the remark, alleging that such statements are made periodically to promote a political agenda and provoke sections of the Muslim community. The BJP leaders also urged religious clerics not to spread hatred in society and instead guide people towards education, social progress, and constructive engagement.Speaking to IAN…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind national president Maulana Syed Arshad Madani, while addressing the Uttarakhhand state executive meeting in Haridwar’s Piran Kaliyar area, made strong remarks on social harmony, democratic values, religious freedom, and issues of national importance.The meeting was attended by a large gathering of ulema, huffaz, and members of the Muslim community.During his address as the chief guest, Maulana Syed Arshad Madani said, “In 1803, when our country w…
Haridwar, June 24 (IANS) Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind National President, Maulana Syed Arshad Madani, arrived in Kaliyar, a small town near Roorkee in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar, and attended the meeting of the State Executive Committee as the chief guest has sparked a fresh controversy, saying that “in 1803, when the country was under colonial rule, a call for ‘Jihad’ was issued for the nation’s freedom. Therefore to free the nation, it was must for all Muslims to wage Jihad (war)”. While addressing a large…
Dehradun, June 19 (IANS) Taking strict action in the Haridwar land purchase scam, the BJP government in Uttarakhand has recommended that former Municipal Commissioner Varun Chaudhary be immediately dismissed from service and imposed a major punishment on former District Magistrate (DM) Karmendra Singh after he was found guilty of serious negligence in discharge of his official duties.According to sources, recommendations for action against both officers, in accordance with rules, are being sent …