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Uttar Pradesh says yes to Kanwar Yatra, Uttarakhand cancels it

Amid Covid third fears, the Uttarakhand govt has cancelled the Kanwar Yatra while the UP has already decide to resume the annual ritual with Covid restrictions in place.Every year, an estimated 30 million Kanwariyas gather to collect water from Ganga at Haridwar to offer to Shiva temples in their areas.

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Amid Covid third fears, the Uttarakhand government has cancelled the Kanwar Yatra this year while the Uttar Pradesh has devoted to begin the annual ritual with Covid restrictions in place.

On Wednesday, the Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held meeting with the top state government officials and decided to cancel the Yatra. After the meeting, Dhami said that the Uttarakhand government is not interested in turning Haridwar into a Covid hotspot and do not want to put people’s lives at risk. He said the government have decided to cancel the Kanwar Yatra in view of the Covid third wave fear. God wouldn’t want lives to be lost, Dhami said.

The decision to cancel the Kanwar Yatra in Uttarakhand was taken a day after the Indian Medical Association’s state unit wrote to the Chief Minister and reminded him that failure to follow rules had triggered the devastating second wave.

The Uttar Pradesh Additional Director General (ADG), Prashant Kumar, had said that the Kanwar yatra will be held from July 25 to August 6 this year.

On Tuesday, the UP government said that the Kanwar Yatra, which sees a heavy movement of crores of devotees from UP, Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, and Himachal Pradesh, will take place from July 25 with a minimum capacity, strict Covid protocols and negative RT-PCR Covid.  

Hours after the cancellation of Yatra, Dhami has also requested to the UP govt officials to coordinate with them to curb the pandemic. Heavy security forces have been deployed at Uttarakhand border to stop the Kanwariyaas.  

The Kanwar Yatra doesn’t necessarily requires a devotee to go to Haridwar or Gomukh. The water of Ganga called Gangajal can be fetched from other locations. As per the devotees demand, the water of Ganga will be transported through tanker to other states.

It is being considered that a big chunk of devotees especially in central UP and East UP will move towards Prayagraj or Varanasi.

Every year, an estimated 30 million Kanwariyas from various northern states gather to collect water from the Ganga at Haridwar to offer to Shiva temples in their areas.

Last year, in view of Covid lockdown, the UP govt had cancelled the Kanwar Yatra while earlier before this in 2019, nearly 3.5 crore devotees had visited Haridwar while over 2-3 crore people had visited pilgrimage spots in Western UP.

Earlier this year, the Uttarakhand government had faced massive criticism over organising Maha Kumbh in Haridwar, which led to a massive surge in Covid cases. Expert have estimated that fewer than 300 cases were reported on April 1 but that jumped to over 5,500 by mid-May. The outrage led to an appeal by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi mid-way to shortened one-month festival.

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The Uttarakhand government cancelled the Yatra at a time the Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a warning to follow the Covid protocols after visuals from hill stations showed large crowds violating Covid protocols in public gathering and shopping centres.

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UGC NET June 2026 admit card released; candidates can download hall tickets online

The National Testing Agency has released UGC NET June 2026 admit cards. Candidates can now download their hall tickets from the official website before the examination begins on June 22.

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the admit cards for the UGC NET June 2026 examination. Registered candidates can now download their hall tickets from the official UGC NET portal by logging in with their application credentials. The examination is scheduled to be conducted between June 22 and June 30, 2026.

The admit card is a mandatory document for entry to the examination centre and contains important details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, examination date, reporting time and allotted test centre. Candidates have been advised to carefully verify all information mentioned on the document after downloading it.

How to download the UGC NET admit card

Candidates can follow these steps to access their hall tickets:

  1. Visit the official UGC NET website.
  2. Click on the admit card download link.
  3. Enter the application number, date of birth or password, and security details.
  4. Submit the information to log in.
  5. Download and save the admit card.
  6. Take a printout for use on the examination day.

Important instructions for candidates

Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo identity proof to the examination centre. The city intimation slip issued earlier is meant only for advance travel planning and cannot be used as a substitute for the admit card.

Applicants are also advised to check reporting timings, examination guidelines and centre details mentioned on the hall ticket well in advance to avoid last-minute issues.

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Delhi records coolest day of June as rain brings relief from heat

Heavy rain and cloudy conditions helped Delhi record its coolest day of June, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting further relief from heat in the coming days.

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Delhi experienced a significant break from the intense summer heat after rainfall and cloudy skies pushed temperatures down, making it the coolest day of June so far.

The change in weather brought much-needed relief to residents who had been dealing with high temperatures and humid conditions over the past several weeks. Rainfall was reported in several parts of the national capital and adjoining NCR regions, leading to a noticeable drop in daytime temperatures. Similar weather conditions have recently helped keep temperatures below normal across the city.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the combination of rain-bearing systems and cloud cover contributed to the cooler conditions. The weather department has indicated that pleasant weather is likely to continue, with chances of additional rainfall and thunderstorms over the next few days.

The rainfall not only lowered temperatures but also improved outdoor conditions after a prolonged spell of heat. Earlier this month, Delhi had experienced episodes of extreme weather, including heatwave conditions and dust storms, making the recent spell of rain a welcome change for residents.

IMD’s latest forecast suggests that while temperatures may gradually rise later in the week, intermittent rain and thunderstorms could continue to provide temporary relief from the summer heat.

Weather officials have advised people to stay updated on local forecasts as changing weather conditions could bring brief spells of rain, gusty winds and thunderstorms across Delhi-NCR.

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Uddhav Sena MPs unreachable as Delhi meetings fuel fresh split speculation

Fresh uncertainty surrounds Shiv Sena (UBT) after several MPs reportedly became unreachable, with attention now focused on crucial meetings in Delhi.

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Fresh political uncertainty has gripped the Shiv Sena (UBT) after several of its Lok Sabha MPs reportedly became unreachable, prompting senior leaders to make personal efforts to contact them amid growing speculation of a possible rebellion within the party.

Party chief Uddhav Thackeray and other senior leaders are understood to be reaching out to MPs as concerns grow over potential defections. The developments come ahead of a parliamentary committee meeting in Delhi, where several MPs from the Uddhav Thackeray camp are expected to gather.

Reports suggest that some MPs from the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction could hold discussions in the national capital alongside leaders from the rival Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde. Sources have indicated that a group of MPs may explore forming a separate faction in Parliament before potentially aligning with the Shinde-led camp, although no official announcement has been made.

Names being discussed in political circles include MPs such as Sanjay Dina Patil, Sanjay Deshmukh, Nagesh Patil Ashtikar, Omraje Nimbalkar, Bhausaheb Wakchaure and Sanjay Jadhav. However, at least one MP, Sanjay Dina Patil, has publicly rejected reports linking him to any rebel group.

Meanwhile, senior Uddhav camp leaders including Arvind Sawant and Anil Desai are expected to remain actively engaged in efforts to maintain party unity. Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut has also been in Delhi amid the unfolding developments.

The latest episode has revived memories of previous political upheavals in Maharashtra and intensified speculation over whether the Shiv Sena (UBT) could face another significant organisational challenge in the coming days. As meetings continue in Delhi, political observers will be closely watching for any formal announcements from either camp.

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