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Uttar Pradesh: Roof of temple verandah collapses in Agra, minor girl killed

The roof of the temple verandah collapsed during the distribution of 'prasad' to locals and 'kanwariyas', they said.
DNA - Published

Meet IPS Prabhakar Chaudhary, UP cadre transferred 21 times in 13 years of service

Prabhakar Chaudhary, the Senior Superintendent of Police, was transferred to the commandant of the Lucknow-based 32nd Battalion of the Provincial Armed Constabulary within hours after ordering..
DNA - Published

3 hours after lathicharge on kanwars, Bareilly SSP transferred

Barely three hours after Bareilly SSP Prabhakar Chaudhary ordered an FIR following a lathicharge on a group of kanwariyas in Bareilly city on Sunday, the 2010-batch IPS officer received his transfer..
IndiaTimes - Published

Kanwariyas leave behind 30,000 mt ton garbage at Haridwar

The huge turnout of kanwariyas at Haridwar this year, officials pegged the figure to be over 4 crore, has left behind a sea of waste, mainly empty bottles, discarded clothes and plastic bags.
IndiaTimes - Published

Meerut Shocker! 5 Kanwariya Die Due To Electric Shock From High-Tension Power Line - Who Is Responsible?

The unfortunate incident occurred as a group of Kanwariyas, devout followers of Lord Shiva, were returning from their pilgrimage to the Holy Ganges River in Haridwar.
Zee News - Published

Haryana: 3 kanwariyas of Kurukshetra village swept away in Markanda river

Three kanwariyas were swept away in the swollen Markanda river behind Maharishi Markandeshwar Temple in Shahabad-Markanda town of Kurukshetra district at about 2pm on Friday.
IndiaTimes - Published

5 kanwariyas die as truck rams vehicle in northwest Delhi's Alipur

Five kanwariyas were killed and another 14 injured after a speeding truck hit the divider on GT Karnal road in northwest Delhi's Alipur area, crossed over to the other carriageway and rammed the..
IndiaTimes - Published

Uttarakhand: CM Dhami conducts surprise inspection of 'Kavad Patti' in Haridwar, directs officials of proper arrangement for 'Kanwariyas'


newKerala.com - Published

'Bulldozer' t-shirts a hit among kanwariyas in Prayagraj

This Shrawan, saffron T-shirts with images of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and that of bulldozers are in huge demand among kanwariyas in Sangam city.
IndiaTimes - Published

Kanwar yatra begins today, brace for traffic diversions in Delhi

Delhiites need to brace up for slow vehicular movement and traffic chaos as the kanwar yatra begins on Tuesday and continues till July 15. This year, 15-20 lakh kanwariyas are expected to pass through..
IndiaTimes - Published

Bihar: 40 kanwariyas injured, six in critical condition as bus rams into stationary truck in Gopalganj

There were 56 passengers in the bus besides the driver and two helpers. Six of the injured admitted to Gopalganj Sadar hospital are stated to be critical.
Zee News - Published

Majority Indians support Yogi govt's showering of flowers on Kanwariyas


newKerala.com - Published

Owaisi trying to become a `future Mohammad Ali Jinnah`: BJP MP after AIMIM chief says Yogi Adityanath govt showering flowers on kanwariyas, bulldozing houses of Muslims

Asaduddin Owaisi had accused the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government of adopting a discriminatory approach by showering flower petals on kanwariyas but bulldozing the houses of Muslims.
Zee News - Published

Uttarakhand: Army jawan killed by kanwariyas in Haridwar; six arrested

A 25-year-old army jawan who was part of a group of kanwariyas from Uttar Pradesh was killed allegedly by another group from Haryana here, police said on Wednesday, adding six persons were arrested...
IndiaTimes - Published

Five kanwariyas hit by truck in Madhya Pradesh, angry locals thrash driver and torch vehicle

After the kanwariya pilgrims were hit by a truck, local villagers thrashed the truck driver and tried to set his vehicle on fire.
Zee News - Published

No showering of petals on Muslims, they bulldoze our houses: Asaduddin Owaisi

AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi hit out at the BJP on Wednesday over the showering of flower petals on Kanwariyas in Uttar Pradesh, saying this warmth is not for Muslims, whose houses are bulldozed...
IndiaTimes - Published

‘No showering of petals on Muslims…’: AIMIM’s Asaduddin Owaisi attacks UP government

Asaduddin Owaisi's remarks come in the wake of government officials in Uttar Pradesh showering flowers on Kanwariyas. 
Zee News - Published

Delhi News Live Updates: Jawan killed in clashes between kanwariyas; 6 from Haryana held


Indian Express - Published

Jawan killed in clashes between kanwariyas


Indian Express - Published

Kanwar Yatra: These people are `FAKE KANWARIYAs`, know why they are doing this

During the Kanwar Yatra, devotees of Lord Shiva, especially in north India, walk on foot to Haridwar, Gaumukh, etc in Uttarakhand to fetch the water of Ganga River in the auspicious Hindu month of..
Zee News - Published

Showering of petals from choppers on kanwariyas in UP triggers war of words

The showering of rose petals by top Uttar Pradesh (UP) officials from helicopters on pilgrims during the ongoing holy month of Shrawan has given rise to a controversy.
IndiaTimes - Published

Kanwar Yatra: Over 3 crore 'kanwariyas' visited Haridwar so far


newKerala.com - Published

Two Kanwariyas injured after being hit by bus in Delhi’s Shahdara


Indian Express - Published

Kanwar pilgrims hurt in accident; set car on fire

At least five Kanwar pilgrims were hurt in an alleged road accident with a car, which was set on fire in protest by Kanwariyas, who blocked the Ladwa-Yamunanagar road for about two and half hours in..
IndiaTimes - Published

Kanwar Yatra 2022 Jalabhishek date, Kanwariyas to offer water to Lord Shiva at this auspicious time

Kanwar Yatra 2022 is performed by all devotees of Lord Shiva during Sawan 2022. Most Kanwariyas walk barefoot to please the Lord during this time.
DNA - Published

UP: Hathras SP removed after 6 kanwariyas mowed down

The accident happened despite Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath having instructed district administrative officials and police to gear up for swiftly conducting Kanwar Yatra earlier in the..
IndiaTimes - Published

‘Kanwar vandalised’: Kanwariyas protest at police outpost in Meerut


Indian Express - Published

6 kanwariyas run over by truck in Hathras


IndiaTimes - Published

6 kanwariyas mowed down by truck: Gwalior village mourns its dead, 3 belonged to one extended family


Indian Express - Published

7 Kanwariyas hit by dumper truck in Hathras, 6 dead


Indian Express - Published

Uttar Pradesh: 6 dead after truck mows down Kanwariyas in Hathras

Death toll rises to 6 in the incident where Kanwariyas from Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior were mowed down by a truck in Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh today morning.
Zee News - Published

When women kanwariyas break taboo

Donned in saffron attire and chanting Shiv Tandav Stotra, Shiv Stuti, and mantras of Lord Shiva, groups of women kanwariyas are all set to break taboo and walk extra mile to offer jalabhishek to Lord..
IndiaTimes - Published

Kanwariyas are back at Pashupatinath in Nepal after three years


newKerala.com - Published

Uttarakhand to ask kanwariyas to plant one sapling each

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said that the 'kanwariyas' (devotees of Shiva) coming to Uttarakhand for the forthcoming kanwar yatra will be motivated to plant a sapling each in the state.
IndiaTimes - Published

4cr kanwariyas expected in Ukd after 2-year Covid gap

As many as four crore kanwariyas from across north India are likely to visit Uttarakhand during this year's kanwar yatra season, scheduled to begin on July 14.
IndiaTimes - Published

Vigil at Haridwar gates to check kanwariyas, one vehicle at a time


Indian Express - Published

Uttarakhand throws out 240 kanwariyas as they change clothes, try to sneak in despite ban

Despite the ban on Kanwar yatra this year, scores of pilgrims in plain clothes are trying to enter Haridwar to collect Ganga water, prompting authorities to deploy 28 special buses at eight railway..
IndiaTimes - Published

Kanwar Yatra: Uttarakhand police to monitor borders to prevent Kanwariyas from entering Haridwar

This year, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic the Yatra has been cancelled in Uttarakhand.
Zee News - Published

Har Ki Pauri ghat to be sealed for Kanwariyas from July 24


newKerala.com - Published

Under no circumstances will Kanwariyas be allowed to come: Haridwar SSP


newKerala.com - Published

Two-weeks quarantine for Kanwariyas entering Haridwar despite ban on yatra in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand police chief Ashok Kumar in a meeting with senior police officials directed them to identify places in and around Haridwar where such Kanwariyas can be kept under quarantine for 14 days. 
Zee News - Published

'Kanwariyas' entering Haridwar despite ban on yatra to be quarantined for 2 weeks: Uttarakhand DGP


IndiaTimes - Published

DNA Explainer: What is the Kanwar Yatra? Who are Kanwariyas? Where do they go?

Each year, millions await the holy pilgrimage to the banks of the holy river Ganga and the steps of sacred Lord Shiva shrines.
DNA - Published

Yogi tells Dhami to allow Kanwariyas into Uttarakhand


IndiaTimes - Published

Kanwar Yatra cancelled by Uttarakhand government

In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the annual Kanwar Yatra – in which kanwariyas or Shiva devotees converge at Haridwar to carry water from the Ganga to offer at the Shiva temples in their..
IndiaTimes - Published


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