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Sawan Shivratri and rain traffic alert: Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad roads likely to face heavy congestion; check routes to avoid

Traffic Alert: Delhi-NCR commuters face traffic congestion as the Kanwar Yatra concludes today. Rain exacerbates slow traffic and waterlogging on several key Delhi-Ghaziabad corridors. Specific routes like GT Road between Apsara Border and Yamuna Bridge are closed to general traffic. Commuters should check traffic advisories and consider alternative routes for…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

Kanwar Yatra witnesses record turnout of around 4.43 cr devotees

This year's Kanwar Yatra saw an unprecedented turnout of devotees collecting sacred Ganga water. Approximately 4.43 crore pilgrims returned home with water by Monday evening. On Monday alone, 63.60 lakh pilgrims reached Haridwar to collect the holy water. The annual pilgrimage began on July 30 and will conclude on August…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

School holiday tomorrow, August 11: Check state-wise updates amid rain, Kanwar Yatra

On Tuesday, August 11, schools across various districts in India are expected to remain closed because of heavy rains and the ongoing Kanwar Yatra preparations. Specifically, schools in Haridwar will be closed until that date, while Bageshwar is pending further announcements. Additionally, closures are anticipated in Uttar Pradesh districts such…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

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What You Do After a Death in Sawan Matters More Than You Think?

Sawan is the month of devotion, prayer. It is a month to worship Lord Shiva. During this month, many people keep fast, visit temples and spend their time praying. But sometimes it brings unexpected moments. A family may lose a person they love during this holy month. When that happens,…

MyLifeXP · Aug 8

‘100-horn’ bike seized during Kanwar Yatra, video sparks debate among netizens

In a recent incident, Uttarakhand Police apprehended a customized motorcycle equipped with multiple horns. Footage circulating online depicts a police officer riding this vehicle to the station, sparking a debate on noise pollution and compliance with regulations. Users on social media urged authorities to take strong measures against such modifications…

The Economic Times · Aug 8

UP administration implements comprehensive route diversion plan ahead of Kanwar Yatra

Uttar Pradesh administration has implemented a comprehensive route diversion plan for the Kanwar Yatra. Heavy vehicles will be prohibited from entering Muzaffarnagar district during the festival period. Uttarakhand has also completed all preparations to welcome devotees to Devbhoomi. Extensive police arrangements and security measures are in place along key routes.…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Kanwar Yatra Uttar Pradesh: Non-veg food banned along route in Muzaffarnagar, owners asked to display licences

Food safety officials have banned non-vegetarian food along the Kanwar Yatra route. Eateries must also avoid onions and garlic in their cooking preparations. Inspectors are checking for compliance with food safety norms and licenses. Standard rates for essential items are fixed to prevent overcharging pilgrims. Cooks are directed to wear…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

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Kanwar Yatra vehicle restrictions announced in Ghaziabad, Delhi, Meerut and Dehradun expressway from tomorrow: Check full list of closures & diversions

As lakhs of Kanwariyas take to the roads for Sawan 2026, Delhi Police, Ghaziabad Police, Meerut Police and Uttarakhand authorities have rolled out one of the most extensive traffic clampdowns of the year. Here is everything commuters, tourists and daily travellers need to know before stepping out between now and…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

UPSRTC to run extra buses for Kanwar Yatra, set up 24-hour control rooms

The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation will operate additional buses for Kanwar Yatra pilgrims. A 24-hour control room will monitor bus operations throughout the pilgrimage period. Additional buses will be arranged for devotees travelling to Haridwar and other major cities. Officials have been instructed to provide essential facilities at…

The Economic Times · Jul 26

Kanwar Yatra route in Muzaffarnagar to have AI camera drones, CCTVs

Muzaffarnagar police will deploy AI-powered camera drones for the upcoming Kanwar Yatra. About 2,500 CCTV cameras will also monitor the pilgrimage route for suspicious activities. Representatives from various departments will ensure coordination during any emergency situations. Social media will be monitored to prevent the spread of rumors among pilgrims. Adequate…

The Economic Times · Jul 11

Going on Kanwar Yatra for the First Time? Read These Rules Before Starting it

Your first Kanwar Yatra is something you'll remember for a lifetime. It's not just about walking for miles with a Kanwar on your shoulders; it's about faith, patience, and the feeling of being part of something much bigger than yourself. But if this is your first time, it's natural to…

MyLifeXP · Jul 10

Akhilesh Yadav's SP government banned Kanwar Yatra while BJP welcomed devotees with flower petals: UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticized Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. He alleged past government restrictions on Hindu traditions like Kanwar Yatra. Adityanath stated the BJP government now welcomes kanwariyas with flower petals. He also accused the SP of displacing the poor from graveyard designated lands. The Chief Minister…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

UP teacher booked for ‘public mischief’. The crime? Poem promoting education over Kanwar Yatra

A government school teacher in Bareilly has been booked for the offence of reciting a poem that seemingly dared to promote education over religious pilgrimage and “blind faith”.

Newslaundry · Jul 15, 2025

2 months after SC stayed Kanwar Yatra order, UP comes up with similar directive for ‘purity’

Two months after the Supreme Court stayed a controversial order that made it mandatory for eateries to declare the names of their owners and staff, the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has issued a similar directive.

Newslaundry · Sep 25, 2024

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Newslaundry · Aug 3, 2024

In Delhi, Muslim drivers ‘hide identity’, avoid kanwar yatra route ‘fearing targeted violence’

“Mahaul theek nahi hai. Hifazat kare…Jo bhi community stickers laga rahe hai apne mazhab ke, usse bhi kahin na kahin problem ho raha hain. Hum threat mein hain (The environment is not good. Be careful…whoever is putting religious stickers, that too is creating a problem somewhere. We are under threat).”

Dynamite News · Jul 20, 2024

'Kanwar Yatra' begins on foot from Haridwar and Muzaffarnagar to invoke Lord Shiva

Devotees who are termed Kanwariyas visit places like Haridwar, Gaumukh, Gangotri, Sultanganj to fetch the holy water of River Ganga to worship God with that water. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 8, 2024

Uttar Pradesh: Chief Secretary, DGP holds review meeting for smooth conduct of Kanwar Yatra

Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh and DGP Prashant Kumar on Sunday held a review meeting in Ayodhya with various departments to ensure the smooth conduct of the Kanwar Yatra.

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

Congress in Rajasthan harbours sympathy for terrorists: PM Modi

PM Modi accuses Congress of being "sympathetic to terrorists" in Rajasthan, cites Kanhaiya Lal's murder as a "blot" on the govt. He takes exception to the ban on Ram Navami procession and Kanwar Yatra, while outfits like PFI continue to hold rallies.

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The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023

Record rush of devotees in Haridwar leaves tonnes of waste

The unprecedented rush witnessed by Haridwar due to the annual ‘Kanwar Yatra’, left behind a mountain of garbage — over 28,000 metric tons of waste

Dynamite News · Jun 30, 2023

Uttarakhand: Drones banned in Haridwar ahead of Kanwar Yatra

In view of the security during the upcoming 'Kanwar Yatra', the Haridwar district administration has banned the flying of drones by the public in Har ki Paidi and its surrounding areas from July 4 to July 17. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India · Jul 28, 2022

‘Plan was to get him married this year’: Kin of jawan killed in clashes between kanwarias

MUZAFFARNAGAR: The family of a 25-year-old army personnel from UP’s Sisauli town in Muzaffarnagar is drowned in despair as the jawan, who was taking part in kanwar yatra, was killed as two groups of kanwarias clashed near Roorkee in Uttarakhand on Tuesday. Kartik Chaudhary, a jawan commissioned in the Corps…

The Times of India · Jul 28, 2022

Kanwar yatra leaves behind 30,000 MT garbage in Haridwar

DEHRADUN: The fortnight-long kanwar yatra has left behind approximately 30,000 metric tonnes (MT) of garbage in Haridwar. From shoes and slippers to plastic mattresses and clothes, all kinds of items are scattered around the city, especially around the ghats.

The Times of India · Jul 25, 2022

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath conducts aerial survey of Kanwar Yatra

LUCKNOW: On his way back from Delhi to Lucknow on Monday afternoon, chief minister Yogi Adityanath took an aerial survey of the Kanwar Yatra routes.

The Times of India · Jul 24, 2022

Kanwariyas showered with flower petals in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut

MEERUT: Senior officials on Sunday showered flower petals on kanwariyas in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut district. Kanwariyas (devotees of Lord Shiva) collect water from Ganga river at Haridwar, Uttarakhand to offer at Shiva temples in their areas as part of the Kanwar Yatra.

Dynamite News · Jul 23, 2022

UP: 6 Kanwar devotees dead after truck mows down in Hathras

Six people died and one has been seriously injured after six others devotees of Kanwar Yatra were mowed down by a truck around 2.15 am Saturday, near Sadabad Police Station in Hathras. Read more on Dynamite News:

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