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Felling of trees: NGT summons report on ‘Kanwar Road’
A case has also been registered against RCC Developers Ltd for cutting down trees beyond the approved area.
Updated on Sep 13, 2024 06:38 AM IST
S Raju
Kanwar Yatras swell in numbers amid religious fervour & Hindutva push
India’s largest annual devotional trek has evolved into more than just a religious pilgrimage.
Updated on Aug 14, 2024 08:30 AM IST
Amid rain mess, kanwariyas with boomboxes add to traffic chaos in Delhi
With agencies unwilling to act against them, hundreds of pilgrims have taken over several critical roads and junctions across Delhi
Updated on Aug 02, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Karn Pratap Singh, New Delhi
Noida schools to remain shut for in-person classes today and tomorrow
The decision has been taken so that students do not get stuck in traffic as the number of Kanwariyas on the road is expected to increase on Wednesday and Thursday
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 07:46 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Noida
Muslim craftsmanship behind kanwars used in Yatra
The dingy houses in the narrow lanes of this Muslim locality of Baansmandi have turned into a potential centre of craftsmanship in the past few decades where artisans have been manufacturing traditional kanwar for Hindu devotees for the past many generations.
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 07:02 AM IST
S Raju
No ‘sadhana’ complete without self-discipline: Yogi to kanwariyas
UP CM urged the devotees to not only enjoy the ‘yatra’ but also contribute in making it a success by practising self-discipline and maintaining faith
Updated on Jul 30, 2024 10:02 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Kanwar Yatra: Ghaziabad schools closed till August 2, police security heightened
Even small and light vehicles have been completely banned To ensure the safe completion of the Kanwar Yatra.
Published on Jul 29, 2024 10:23 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Ghaziabad: Heightened security, more traffic curbs as Kanwariyas vandalise a car
Adjacent to Rawali road, Two companies of Provincial armed constabulary (PAC) have been deployed at Ganga canal bridge of Muradnagar town.
Published on Jul 28, 2024 08:23 PM IST
Traffic advisory issued for kanwar yatra in Delhi
The Delhi Traffic Police have made elaborate traffic arrangements to minimise inconvenience to commuters and kanwariyas, said traffic police officers
Updated on Jul 28, 2024 06:38 AM IST
Haridwar mosques, mazar on Kanwar Yatra route briefly covered with cloth sheets
The maulana the mosques and the mazar's caretakers said they were unaware of any administrative order regarding this action.
Updated on Jul 27, 2024 11:42 AM IST
SC continues stay on directives to eateries along kanwar route
The stay order passed by the court on July 22 came on a set of petitions challenging separate orders issued by authorities in UP, MP and Uttarakhand.
Updated on Jul 27, 2024 04:49 AM IST
Abraham Thomas, New Delhi
Kanwar Yatra row: Supreme Court extends interim order, says 'can't force'
The Supreme Court has given Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh additional time to file their responses and scheduled the next hearing in two weeks.
Published on Jul 26, 2024 02:07 PM IST
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Updated on Jul 26, 2024 01:40 PM IST
U.P. govt firm on nameplate directive: Minister Dayashankar Mishra
“The government is firm on its order in this regard,” said state minister (independent charge), department of Ayush, food safety and drug administration, Dayashankar Mishra
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 06:02 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
High security, traffic arrangements in place for Kanwar Yatra: DGP Kapur
Director general of police Shatrujeet Kapur said extra police force has been deployed along all routes used by the pilgrims to ensure their convenience and maintain law and order
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 05:44 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Haridwar: Schools to stay shut for a week from July 27 due to Kanwar Yatra
Magistrate announced that Government, non-government schools and Anganwadi centres from class 1 to 12 in the Haridwar district will remain closed for a week.
Published on Jul 23, 2024 08:30 PM IST
‘Sauhaardmev jayate’: Akhilesh on SC stay on ‘nameplate order’
In a post on X in Hindi on Monday, the SP chief said, “On a new nameplate, it should be written: ‘sauhaardmev jayate’ (victory of harmony).”
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 08:56 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Name diktat controversy in contrast to thread of harmony that binds Kanwar Yatra
While Hindu businessmen control the trade of items such as specially designed t-shirts, shirts, shorts, backpacks, wallets and stoles, their production is almost entirely in the hands of Muslims, who cut, stitch and package clothing material.
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 08:20 AM IST
S Raju, Meerut
Kanwar Yatra: Unaware of SC stay, eatery owners rush to display names
The court held that food vendors and hawkers must not be forced to disclose their names but they may be asked to show the kind of food being served
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 06:25 AM IST
Peeyush Khandelwal, Ghaziabad
SC judge during Kanwar hearing: 'Used to visit veg hotel run by a Muslim...'
A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti issued notices to Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh.
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 07:50 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari
UP: Pilgrims attack travellers after car touches Kanwar
A group of ‘kanwariyas’ vandalised a car and attacked the travellers in Uttar Pradesh alleging that the car has brushed against them.
Published on Jul 22, 2024 04:29 PM IST
Opposition, NDA ally JD(U) hail Supreme Court stay on UP, U'khand Kanwar orders
The Supreme Court said state police cannot force shopkeepers to display their names and they can only be asked to display food items.
Published on Jul 22, 2024 03:05 PM IST
SC stays Kanwar Yatra order on displaying eatery owners’ names
The bench said that eateries may be required to display the kind of food they are serving but they don’t need to display names of owners, staff and other details.
Published on Jul 22, 2024 01:29 PM IST
Kanwar Yatra eateries row: Supreme Court stays UP, Uttarakhand govt orders
Supreme Court stays enforcement of Kanwar Yatra directives on disclosing eatery owners' names and staff details, sets hearing for July 26.
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 02:11 PM IST
Supreme Court to hear plea against UP govt order for Kanwar Yatra eateries today
The Supreme Court will be hearing a plea today against the Uttar Pradesh government's order on eateries on the Kanwar Yatra route displaying names of owners
Published on Jul 22, 2024 08:27 AM IST
NDA, Opposition ready for a face-off as Parliament session commences today
The monsoon session that starts from Monday and ends on August 12 is vital as the third NDA government will present its first budget on July 23.
Published on Jul 22, 2024 08:20 AM IST
Kanwar Yatra: Delhi-Meerut E-way closed for these vehicles | Traffic advisory
The Kanwar Yatra begins with several traffic restrictions and route diversions imposed by the Uttar Pradesh Police to ensure a smooth procession
Published on Jul 22, 2024 07:13 AM IST
In UP, an overreach in the name of faith
The State’s involvement is not only wholly extraneous but also complicates matters for the larger social fabric.
Published on Jul 22, 2024 12:13 AM IST
HT Editorial
Delhi Traffic Police issues detailed advisory ahead of Kanwar yatra
Nearly 1,500 traffic personnel, including traffic inspectors and zonal officers will be deployed on the routes and all the border points
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 07:05 AM IST
Karn Pratap Singh, New Delhi
Kanwar Yatra vital element of Yogi’s Hindutva pitch
Soon after assuming office in his first term, he lifted the ban on playing DJs (music systems) during the Kanwar Yatra
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 05:14 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow