Kanwar Yatra

Kanwar Yatra sets 24-hour record as 56 lakh devotees depart Haridwar; season’s footfall crosses 4.12 crore

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Kanwar Yatra sets 24-hour record as 56 lakh devotees depart Haridwar; season’s footfall crosses 4.12 crore

Haridwar: The Kanwar Yatra 2025 concluded with an unprecedented turnout as more than 4.12 crore Shiva devotees thronged Haridwar over 12 days to collect Gangajal. According to Haridwar SSP Pramod Singh Dobal, the final 24 hours alone saw 56 lakh Kanwar pilgrims departing Haridwar after performing rituals. https://static.news9live.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/VIDEO-2025-07-22-08-41-28.mp4 Last day of the fair witnessed a … Read more

Operation Kalanemi: 200 fake Babas caught in Uttarakhand, two suspicious in Badrinath, campaign trends on social media

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Operation Kalanemi: 200 fake Babas caught in Uttarakhand, two suspicious in Badrinath, campaign trends on social media

Dehradun: Operation Kalanemi, a statewide crackdown on fraudulent religious figures, has gained momentum in Uttarakhand with over 200 fake babas arrested so far. Apart from this, 111 fake Babas have been arrested by Dehradun police only. The campaign, launched five days ago on the orders of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, aims to protect the … Read more

Kanwar yatra 2025 begins today; Haridwar divided into 16 super zones, 4,000 police and paramilitary personnel deployed

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Kanwar yatra 2025 begins today; Haridwar divided into 16 super zones, 4,000 police and paramilitary personnel deployed

Haridwar: With the Kanwar Yatra 2025 set to begin today, Uttarakhand’s police and administrative machinery has swung into action, deploying an extensive security and management plan across Haridwar. The Haridwar city, which expects millions of Shiva devotees over the coming weeks, has been divided into 16 super zones, 37 zones, and 134 sectors to streamline … Read more

Operation Kaalnemi: Crackdown on fake Sadhus in Uttarakhand; CM Dhami’s statewide action against impersonating frauds

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Operation Kaalnemi: Crackdown on fake Sadhus in Uttarakhand; CM Dhami’s statewide action against impersonating frauds

Dehradun: To preserve the sanctity, safeguard religious integrity and public trust, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced the launch of “Operation Kaalnemi,” a campaign targeting imposters posing as saints in Uttarakhand. The operation comes in response to a series of incidents where individuals disguised as spiritual figures were found cheating devotees, particularly women, under … Read more

Uttarakhand: Liquor shops on Kanwar Yatra route to be covered with curtains to respect devotees’ sentiments

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Uttarakhand: Liquor shops on Kanwar Yatra route to be covered with curtains to respect devotees’ sentiments

Dehradun: In a move aimed to preserve the sanctity of the Kanwar Yatra, the Uttarakhand government has decided to cover liquor shops located along the pilgrimage route with curtains. The decision comes ahead of the annual pilgrimage undertaken by Lord Shiva’s devotees during the holy month of Shravan. In Uttarakhand, the Kanwar Yatra will be … Read more