In a significant move to strengthen security arrangements for the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, the Kulgam Police have implemented advanced surveillance technologies, including geo-fencing and facial recognition systems, along the Srinagar-Jammu national highway.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed optimism on Wednesday about a record turnout for the ongoing Amarnath Yatra and emphasised the importance of Urdu proficiency among recruits in the revenue department, following a recent judicial directive.
Inspector General (IG) of Garhwal Range, Rajeev Swaroop, visited Haridwar on Wednesday to inspect the preparations for the upcoming Kanwar Mela and informed that CCTV cameras and drones will be used to monitor the traffic during the Dak Kanwar to avoid congestion and ensure smooth flow.
Devotees taking part in the 'Kanwar Yatra' head towards their respective destinations after taking Ganga Jal (the holy Ganga water) from Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
All educational institutions in Meerut will be closed from July 16 to July 23, 2025, for the Kanwar Yatra. DM VK Singh issued this order, stating that all necessary arrangements have been made.
Speaking to ANI, Mishra stated that the Chief Minister Rekha Gupta would welcome the Kanwariyas arrive at the border of Delhi on July 20, further stating that the gates were named after the 12 Jyotirlingas and Lord Shiva.
In a striking display of devotion, Kanwad Yatris from Gurugram have undertaken a remarkable journey, carrying a massive 800-1,000 kg golden Shiva Kanwad on wheels during the ongoing Kanwar Yatra.
The UP government had issued an order earlier this year, mandating eateries to display QR codes containing information on the shop owners. Subsequently, the Uttarakhand government also followed with a similar order.
The UP government had issued an order earlier this year, mandating eateries to display QR codes containing information on the shop owners. Subsequently, the Uttarakhand government also followed with a similar order.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, was on Tuesday granted bail by a MP-MLA court in Lucknow in connection with a defamation case over his alleged remarks related to the Indian Army personnel, made during the Bharat Jodo Yatra in 2022.