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Shahi snan in Haridwar: Lakhs ignore Covid concerns to take holy dip

Throwing caution to the wind amid rising cases of coronavirus, lakhs of people congregated Wednesday on the ghats in Haridwar to take a dip in the Ganga during the third shahi snan of the Kumbh mela

Second wave of Covid-19 pandemic hits small businesses at the Kumbh

Showing no signs of let-up, the second wave threatens to be fatal, spreading faster than the first, albeit with a lower mortality rate. This leaves smaller businesses gasping for air

1,925 new coronavirus cases in Uttarakhand, highest this year

Uttarakhand recorded the highest single-day spike in coronavirus cases and deaths this year as 1,925 more people tested positive and 13 patients succumbed to the pathogen, the Health Department said

Kumbh Mela: Thousands take dip in Ganga amid rising Covid cases

Thousands of saffron-clad seers and ash-smeared Nagas flouted Covid norms and converged at Har Ki Pairi for a holy dip in the Ganga

Difficult to ensure social distancing at Kumbh site, says Sanjay Gunjyal

Kumbh Mela Inspector General (IG) Sanjay Gunjyal admitted that it is difficult to ensure social distancing norms during the second 'Shahi snan' where massive crowds have gathered to take a holy dip

Avoid Haridwar route if not visiting Kumbh, urges Uttarakhand DGP

Uttarakhand Director-General of Police on Friday stated that those who are coming to the state but are not visiting Kumbh needs to go to Dehradun, Garhwal, or Kumaon Mandal, from April 9 to 15

Policymaking in the age of the virus

In India, there's currently evidence the Centre has not managed a smooth vaccine rollout. It is now falling back on blaming states, which are facing vaccine shortages

Huge crowds unlikely on major bathing days during this Kumbh: Officials

Kumbh Mela officials have made all arrangements for the three key bathing dates on the banks of Ganga but said they do not expect any huge turnout of devotees due to anti-Covid restrictions

Kumbh might become Covid 'super spreader': Govt official at review meet

A senior official in the Central government, during a Secretary-level meeting over the Covid-19 situation in the country, expressed apprehension that the ongoing Kumbh might become a "super spreader"

Kumbh 2021: NMCG develops infra to stop sewage water flowing into Ganga

Kassawan Nullah, one of the biggest drains that would contaminate the river severely has been tapped entirely and diverted to the STP

Uttarakhand DGP administers oath to personnel for conducting safe Kumbh

Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar on Sunday administered an oath to over 10,000 police personnel and paramilitary staff on the banks of the Ganga here to conduct a safe and grand Kumbh Mela

Kumbh duration curtailed to one month; Covid-19 negative report mandatory

the congregation on the banks of the Ganges in Haridwar in Uttarakhand will take place from April 1 to 30

Covid-19 testing not enough as cases rise: Govt sounds Kumbh caution

India recorded the highest single-day spike since late November of over 43,000 Covid cases on Sunday

Thousands of devotees take holy dip in Haridwar on Maha Shivratri

Thousands of devotees took holy dip at Har Ki Pauri ghat in Haridwar on the occasion of Maha Shivratri on Thursday morning

Kumbh Mela 2021: Preparations on in Haridwar, 1st holy bath on Shivratri

Preparations are in full swing in Haridwar for the 'Kumbh Mela 2021', which is around the corner

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Haridwar Kumbh mela to be held from April 1: All you need to know

As per the SOP, devotees will be allowed to attend Kumbh only if they produce a negative coronavirus report issued not more than 72 hours before their arrival.

Haridwar: Kumbh preparations underway, registration, Covid report mandatory

Sanjay Gunjiyal, Inspector General of Police in charge of Kumbh Mela, said: "Crowd and traffic management will be a big challenge as the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar takes place in a small area"

Kumbh 2021 limited to 30 days due to Covid-19, to begin on April 1

The state government has also emphasised reducing the duration of Kumbh as they fear becoming a hot spot of the virus