17-year-old Kanwariya girl dies after being hit by SUV in Sitapur, UP. 3 critically injured. Driver arrested after 10 km chase. Bus carrying Kanwariyas overturns in Orai, 6 injured.
Check out our picture of the day that shows how kanwariyas, returning to the planes after collecting the holy water, are being welcomed at various spots in NCR.
The incident took place around 2.45am when the kanwariyas were on their way to Rajasthan. The deceased was identified as Hemant Meena of Paneda in Behror, Rajasthan.
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.
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