Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 239 schemes worth Rs 54 crore and 31 lakh at the newly constructed modern sports complex in Haridwar.
A three-day yoga camp was organized by Patanjali Yogpeeth Haridwar and Raghuprem Seva Foundation at Home Guard Ground, Dewas Road in the district from December 10 to December 12.
The Ganga river water in Haridwar was found to be in B category, making it unsafe for drinking but suitable for bathing, said Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board on Wednesday.
A man allegedly shot his wife and mother-in-law dead before ending his life in the Tehri displaced colony of Ranipur Kotwali area of Uttar Pradesh's Haridwar, police said.
Instructing to take the organization of 38th National Games in Uttarakhand as a golden opportunity and challenge, Chief Secretary Radha Raturi has instructed the officers to finalize the preparations promptly.
Speaking to ANI, Union Minister Choudhary said, "We all have gathered on the occasion of the 8th Ganga Utsav. The main purpose of celebrating Ganga Utsav is to spread the message that all the rivers of the country should be kept clean...PM Modi is continuously working for the cleanliness
NMCG celebrated Ganga Utsav 2024 on November 4 at Chandi Ghat in Haridwar. This annual event marks the anniversary of the Ganga River being declared the "National River."
As Haridwar is set to celebrate the eighth edition of Ganga Utsav on Monday, preparations for the event are carried out in full swing at the Chandi Ghat in the spiritual city.
The primary focus of Ganga Utsav 2024 is to foster a connection with the Ganga, promote conservation, and emphasize the river's cultural and spiritual significance, said a press statement by NMCG.
The sky is covered with smoky haze during the Diwali celebration on Friday morning in Haridwar. Due to firecrackers bursting on Diwali night, the city was enveloped with thick smoke and saw a drastic difference in air visibility.