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February 24, 2026 2:04 PM

Haridwar Kumbh 2027: Uttarakhand CM thanks PM Modi for Rs 500 crore Central assistance, says preparations underway on war-footing

The Centre has released ₹500 crore for preparations for the Haridwar Kumbh 2027, with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the financial support aimed at ensuring the smooth and grand conduct of the mega religious event. "Under the guidance of the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, all preparations related to the Kumbh Mela to be held in Haridwar are being carried out at a war footing. In this regard, full cooperation is also bein...

January 22, 2026 6:37 PM

Amit Shah highlights India’s spiritual and cultural resurgence at Gayatri Parivar centenary event in Haridwar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the solution to many of the world’s problems lies within India’s spiritual and cultural traditions, and that India’s reconstruction on this foundation would benefit not only the nation but the entire world. He was addressing the “Centenary Year Ceremony - 2026” organised by the Gayatri Parivar in Haridwar on the occasion of the birth centenary of Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma Ji and the centenary year of the Akhand Deep. The event was at...

January 22, 2026 9:18 AM

HM Shah to launch emergency healthcare facility in Haridwar, attend cultural events

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Haridwar on Thursday and take part in several important religious, cultural and social programmes. The Home Minister arrived in Uttarakhand on Wednesday for his two-day visit. The visit is being seen as significant for the state, as it focuses on healthcare, spirituality, Indian culture and social service, reflecting the government’s emphasis on holistic development rooted in tradition. His first programme on Thursday is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at Ma...

November 2, 2025 1:55 PM

President Murmu urges students to uphold India’s knowledge traditions at University of Patanjali convocation

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday attended the second convocation ceremony of the University of Patanjali in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, where she lauded the institution’s efforts in promoting India’s ancient knowledge systems through modern education. Addressing the gathering, President Murmu highlighted India’s rich spiritual and intellectual heritage, noting that great personalities such as Maharishi Patanjali made invaluable contributions to human civilization. “Maharishi Patanjali, the...

September 8, 2025 10:20 AM

Landslide hits Haridwar’s Mansa Devi hill, railway traffic disrupted

A major landslide struck the Mansa Devi hill in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar on Monday, blocking railway traffic and bringing train services on the busy Dehradun–Haridwar route to a complete halt. The incident occurred near the Bhimgoda railway tunnel and Kali Mata temple when a large section of the hill suddenly collapsed. Huge volumes of soil and rocks rolled down at high speed, burying the railway track close to the Bhimgoda tunnel. The force of the slide was so intense that the iron safety n...

July 11, 2025 11:19 AM

First day of Sawan: Devotees throng temples in Kashi, Haridwar

The sacred month of Sawan began on Friday with an overwhelming display of devotion across major pilgrimage sites, as thousands of Lord Shiva devotees lined up to offer prayers and perform 'jalabhishek' at temples. At the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi, the day started with the 'Mangala Aarti', followed by the opening of the temple gates for public darshan. Devotees, filled with enthusiasm, formed long but orderly queues, eager to seek the blessings of Baba Vishwanath. "Today is the first ...