Uttarakhand extends Covid curfew till June 29; Char Dham Yatra for all to resume from July 11
3 years, 6 months ago

Uttarakhand extends Covid curfew till June 29; Char Dham Yatra for all to resume from July 11

India Today  

The Uttarakhand government on Sunday announced that the ongoing Covid curfew in the state will be extended for another week till June 29. CHAR DHAM YATRA TO RESUME The government confirmed that the Char Dham Yatra will begin in a phased manner. From July 11, the Char Dham Yatra will be open to people from all over the state. RT-PCR test negative report or antigen tests will be mandatory for the Char Dham Yatra.

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Uttarakhand to ensure strict Covid protocol during Char Dham Yatra: Health min
1 year, 8 months ago

Uttarakhand to ensure strict Covid protocol during Char Dham Yatra: Health min

Hindustan Times  

The Uttarakhand government has given instructions to the state’s health officials to strictly implement Covid-19 guidelines and increase Covid testing during the upcoming Char Dham Yatra, which is scheduled to begin on April 22. “The figures of Covid infection are increasing rapidly in many states of the country, and to address the issue, the state government has decided to strictly …

Char Dham Yatra: U'khand govt fixes daily limit for pilgrims; scraps Covid test | Details Inside
2 years, 7 months ago

Char Dham Yatra: U'khand govt fixes daily limit for pilgrims; scraps Covid test | Details Inside

India TV News  

Highlights Uttarakhand govt fixes daily limit for Char Dham Yatra pilgrims This arrangement has been made for 45 days It's not mandatory for pilgrims to carry a negative Covid test report this year Char Dham Yatra: Ahead of the Char Dham Yatra, which is set to begin on May 3, the Uttarakhand government has fixed the daily limit on the …

Covid-19 test, jab certificate not mandatory for Char Dham yatra
2 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19 test, jab certificate not mandatory for Char Dham yatra

Hindustan Times  

As per the state government instructions, the pilgrims coming to Uttarakhand for Char Dham yatra will not need to undergo Covid-19 test or produce vaccination certificate. On the directions of chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, chief secretary SS Sandhu instructed the concerned officials that to successfully conduct the Char Dham yatra, Covid-19 testing and vaccination certificate won’t be mandatory. Harish …

Uttarakhand lifts night curfew as Covid-19 cases decline
2 years, 10 months ago

Uttarakhand lifts night curfew as Covid-19 cases decline

Hindustan Times  

DEHRADUN: With a decline in the daily Covid-19 cases in the state, the Uttarakhand government on Wednesday decided to life the imposition of night curfew and allowed many activities with full capacity following Covid protocol. Uttarakhand on Tuesday evening reported 285 fresh cases and death of seven Covid-19 positive people. The number of active Covid-19 cases in the state has …

Uttarakhand Govt Extends Covid-19 Curfew Restrictions Until October 19
3 years, 2 months ago

Uttarakhand Govt Extends Covid-19 Curfew Restrictions Until October 19

News 18  

The Uttarakhand government has extended the curfew restrictions until October 19 even as other states continue to ease norms after the decline in the number of novel coronavirus cases. The government has issued a notification, stating that the restrictions will remain in place till October 19 across the state. According to the notification issued by the government, here are the …

Chardham Yatra begins with strict COVID guidelines in place. Check details
3 years, 3 months ago

Chardham Yatra begins with strict COVID guidelines in place. Check details

India TV News  

The Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand has begin today after its prolonged suspension due to COVID-19. A day after the Uttarakhand High Court vacated its stay on Chardham Yatra, the state government Friday issued a detailed SOP to start the yatra from Saturday with strict adherence to COVID-19 norms. The Uttarakhand High Court vacated its stay on Chardham Yatra on Thursday …

Uttarakhand High Court Lifts Stay On Char Dham Yatra, Issues Several Directions To Authorities
3 years, 3 months ago

Uttarakhand High Court Lifts Stay On Char Dham Yatra, Issues Several Directions To Authorities

Live Law  

Vacating its order staying the state Cabinet's decision to allow Char Dham Yatra, the Uttarakhand High Court on Thursday gave its nod to the Yatra while directing the state government to ensure that COVID protocols are adhered to during the Yatra. The Court took into account the fact that the majority of population from 18 years onwards has been given …

Guidelines issued by Uttarakhand govt for Char Dham yatra 2021. All you need to know
3 years, 3 months ago

Guidelines issued by Uttarakhand govt for Char Dham yatra 2021. All you need to know

India Today  

On Monday, devotees held a protest at Saket Tiraha in Badrinath Dham demanding to start the Char Dham Yatra 2021. The Char Dham Yatra, which involves a visit to the Kedarnath temple, attracts lakhs of tourists and devotees every year from all over the country. Important guidelines for Char Dham Yatra 2021 The Uttarakhand government is planning to open Char …

Weekend, night curfew to continue till September 13
3 years, 3 months ago

Weekend, night curfew to continue till September 13

The Hindu  

Night curfew will continue in Dakshina Kannada between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. and weekend curfew will be in place between 9 p.m. on Friday and 5 a.m. on Monday. Weekend curfew will not affect movement of health care personnel and students attending examinations, whose hall ticket will act as a pass, said Deputy Commissioner K.V. In the order issued …

Uttarakhand extends Covid curfew till August 10, vaccination drive to continue
3 years, 4 months ago

Uttarakhand extends Covid curfew till August 10, vaccination drive to continue

Hindustan Times  

Covid-19 curfew in Uttarakhand has been extended till August 10, however, vaccination in the state will continue during the period, as per an official order issued by the state government. Covid-19 curfew to remain in force from 6 am of August 3 till 6 am on August 10, an official order said. "Covid-19 curfew to remain in force from 6 …

Uttarakhand govt moves SC, challenges HC's order staying Char Dham Yatra resumption
3 years, 5 months ago

Uttarakhand govt moves SC, challenges HC's order staying Char Dham Yatra resumption

India Today  

The Uttarakhand government on Tuesday approached the supreme court against the Uttarakhand High Court's order which stayed the resumption of Char Dham Yatra, which has been suspended in view of the alarming surge in Covid-19 cases during the second wave. The Char Dham Yatra proceedings were halted by the Uttarakhand High Court after a plea was filed by one Sachidanand …

COVID-19 updates: India asks EU to list Covishield, Covaxin in 'Green Pass'; Uttarakhand moves SC over Char Dham Yatra
3 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19 updates: India asks EU to list Covishield, Covaxin in 'Green Pass'; Uttarakhand moves SC over Char Dham Yatra

Firstpost  

This, as India logged 45,951 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,03,62,848, while daily fatalities remained below 1,000 for the third consecutive day India on Wednesday requested the European Union member states to include both Covishied and COVAXIN in their exemption list for the vaccine passport likely to come into effect from 1 July, government …

"Clear Co-relation Between Holding Of Kumbh Mela And Consequent Deaths, COVID Shouldn't Be Re-Invited By Permitting Large Gathering At Shrines: Uttarakhand HC
3 years, 6 months ago

"Clear Co-relation Between Holding Of Kumbh Mela And Consequent Deaths, COVID Shouldn't Be Re-Invited By Permitting Large Gathering At Shrines: Uttarakhand HC

Live Law  

The Uttarakhand High Court on Wednesday observed that the COVID pandemic should not be re-invited by holding and permitting large gathering at religious shrines, and by permitting the Char Dham Yatra by the State Government. The Bench of Chief Justice Raghvendra Singh Chauhan and Justice Alok Kumar Verma asked the Government to review its decision to commence the Char Dham …

Char Dham Yatra to resume for state residents beginning July 1
3 years, 6 months ago

Char Dham Yatra to resume for state residents beginning July 1

Hindustan Times  

The Uttarakhand government on Sunday extended the ongoing Covid-19 curfew from June 22-29 with more relaxations under which it permitted Char Dham Yatra for the locals, said cabinet minister and government spokesperson Subodh Uniyal. HT File Pic “The government, after a meeting under CM Tirath Singh Rawat on Sunday, has decided to extend the ongoing Covid Curfew from June 22-29 …

Uttarakhand: Covid curfew imposed from June 22 to June 29, certain relaxations in place
3 years, 6 months ago

Uttarakhand: Covid curfew imposed from June 22 to June 29, certain relaxations in place

India TV News  

Uttarakhand govt on Sunday announced that a curfew will be imposed in the state from June 22 to June 29. Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal notified that his curfew will come with certain relaxations, apart from the restrictions. As opposed to restrictions imposed earlier, people from these three districts will now be allowed to visit Badrinath, Kedarnath & Gangotri-Yamunotri respectively …

Uttarakhand defers Char Dham yatra amid storm over fake Covid tests during Kumbh
3 years, 6 months ago

Uttarakhand defers Char Dham yatra amid storm over fake Covid tests during Kumbh

Hindustan Times  

The Uttarakhand government has withdrawn its decision to open the Char Dham yatra for people living in three districts from Tuesday, reversing a decision that it announced just a day earlier despite concerns that the pilgrimage could lead to an increase in Covid-19 cases. Char Dham Devasthanam Board needs more time to complete the preparations for the yatra, minister Subodh …

Uttarakhand opens Char Dham yatra for locals from 3 districts
3 years, 6 months ago

Uttarakhand opens Char Dham yatra for locals from 3 districts

Hindustan Times  

Uttarakhand on Tuesday opened the Char Dham yatra for pilgrims from Chamoli, Rudraprayag and Uttarkashi districts of the state, where the four Himalayan shrines are located. Similarly, people of Rudraprayag and Uttarkashi districts can also now visit Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri respectively with a negative RT-PCR test report," cabinet minister and state government's official spokesperson Subodh Uniyal said. On May …

Covid Curfew Extended for Another Week in Uttarakhand, Chardham Yatra Opened for Locals
3 years, 6 months ago

Covid Curfew Extended for Another Week in Uttarakhand, Chardham Yatra Opened for Locals

News 18  

The Uttarakhand government on Monday extended the Covid curfew in the state till June 22 but announced some important relaxations such as opening the chardham yatra for locals on the condition of a negative RT-PCR test report. The old SOPs will largely remain in force except a few major changes such as opening the doors of the Himalayan temples for …

U'khand govt extends Covid-19 curfew till June 22, opens chardham yatra for locals
3 years, 6 months ago

U'khand govt extends Covid-19 curfew till June 22, opens chardham yatra for locals

India Today  

The Uttarakhand government on Monday extended the Covid-19 curfew in the state for another week. Cabinet Minister and state government's official spokesman Subodh Uniyal said, “We have decided to extend the curfew for another week to June 22 in view of the Covid-19 situation. The old SOPs will largely remain in force except a few major changes such as opening …

Uttarakhand Govt May Open Chardham Yatra in Phased Manner Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
3 years, 6 months ago

Uttarakhand Govt May Open Chardham Yatra in Phased Manner Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

News 18  

The Uttarakhand government is considering a phased opening of the Chardham Yatra after Covid-19 subsides and the coronavirus induced curfew is lifted. It is being planned to open the Chardham Yatra in a phased manner if the pandemic subsides in the coming weeks though nothing has been finalised yet, Tourism and Culture Minister Satpal Maharaj said on Thursday. A phased …

Uttarakhand govt may open Chardham Yatra in phased manner if Covid situation improves
3 years, 6 months ago

Uttarakhand govt may open Chardham Yatra in phased manner if Covid situation improves

India Today  

The Uttarakhand government is considering a phased opening of the Chardham Yatra after Covid-19 subsides and the coronavirus induced curfew is lifted. It is being planned to open the Chardham Yatra in a phased manner if the pandemic subsides in the coming weeks though nothing has been finalised yet, Tourism and Culture Minister Satpal Maharaj said on Thursday. A phased …

Uttarakhand Govt Extends COVID-19 Curfew In State For Another Week; Know About Restrictions
3 years, 6 months ago

Uttarakhand Govt Extends COVID-19 Curfew In State For Another Week; Know About Restrictions

ABP News  

Dehradun: Covid curfew was extended in Uttarakhand on Monday till June 8. The Covid curfew has been extended for another seven days and it will remain in force till 6 AM on June 8, Chief Secretary Om Prakash said Shops dealing in essential commodities like milk, meat, fish, fruits and vegetables will open daily for three hours from 8 AM …

Uttarakhand Govt Extends COVID-19 Curfew Restrictions In State Till June 1
3 years, 7 months ago

Uttarakhand Govt Extends COVID-19 Curfew Restrictions In State Till June 1

ABP News  

Dehradun: The Uttarakhand government on Monday extended the COVID-19 related curfew period across the state till June 1. Giving the information here, Cabinet Minister and the state government's spokesman Subodh Uniyal said shops dealing in essential commodities like milk, meat, fish, fruits and vegetables will open daily for three hours from 8 am to 11 am during the period. Though …

Uttar Pradesh Extends Coronavirus Curfew Till May 31, Essential Services To Continue Uninterrupted
3 years, 7 months ago

Uttar Pradesh Extends Coronavirus Curfew Till May 31, Essential Services To Continue Uninterrupted

ABP News  

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday extended the partial Coronavirus curfew imposed in the state till 7 am on May 31. "Keeping this in mind, the policy of partial coronavirus curfew was adopted," a state government statement said. While making the announcement, the state government also said that all essential services like Coronavirus vaccination drive, industrial activities, medical work …

May 10, 2021 coronavirus news
3 years, 7 months ago

May 10, 2021 coronavirus news

CNN  

Public health authorities in India are continuing to fight high numbers of new Covid-19 cases. Authorities reported another 366,161 cases of Covid-19 on Monday, the first time the daily figure has dipped below 400,000 since May 6, according to figures released by the Health Ministry. At least 35,759,005 people having received their second dose, which means 2.75% of India’s 1.3 …

Uttarakhand puts Char Dham yatra on hold amid spike
3 years, 7 months ago

Uttarakhand puts Char Dham yatra on hold amid spike

Hindustan Times  

Burnt by its experience with the Mahakumbh, and worried that the Char Dham yatra could end up being another super-spreader event, the Uttarakhand government on Thursday postponed the pilgrimage to four of the holiest Hindu shrines in the state, scheduled to start on May 14. “Even locals will not be allowed inside the shrines,” said chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat …

Char Dham Yatra, Gurdwara Events Suspended Amid Deadly Covid Second Wave
3 years, 7 months ago

Char Dham Yatra, Gurdwara Events Suspended Amid Deadly Covid Second Wave

News 18  

The Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Tirath Singh Rawat has announced the suspension of the Chardham Yatra to the four famous shrines nestled in the mountains of Himalaya in the state. Earlier the high court of Uttarakhand said that the Chardham Yatra will not be allowed to become another Kumbh Mela, as per firstpost.com. The state of Uttarakhand has logged 2,341 …

News 18 Afternoon Digest: Char Dham Yatra Cancelled in Uttarakhand, 37.80% Voter Turnout Till 11am in West Bengal
3 years, 7 months ago

News 18 Afternoon Digest: Char Dham Yatra Cancelled in Uttarakhand, 37.80% Voter Turnout Till 11am in West Bengal

News 18  

Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand Cancelled, 16.16 Crore Vaccine Doses Given to States for Free The Uttarakhand government has suspended Char Dham Yatra this year amid rising Covid-19 cases across the country. 37.80% Voter Turnout Till 11am in West Bengal; Bomb Hurled in North Kolkata The state of West Bengal recorded 16.04 percent voter turnout till 9am today for the …

Uttarakhand govt suspends Char Dham yatra in wake of rising Covid cases
3 years, 7 months ago

Uttarakhand govt suspends Char Dham yatra in wake of rising Covid cases

India Today  

In the wake of the rising Covid-19 cases in the country, the Uttarakhand government has suspended the Char Dham yatra this year, Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat said on Thursday. He said, "Uttarakhand government has suspended Char Dham Yatra this year in view of Covid-19 situation in the state. India has been seeing over 3 lakh new cases every day …

Covid surge: Uttarakhand govt may still hold Char Dham Yatra
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid surge: Uttarakhand govt may still hold Char Dham Yatra

Hindustan Times  

The Uttarakhand government, widely criticised for its mishandling of the Mahakumbh, resulting in a spike in Covid-19 cases, will hold a meeting on Thursday to decide the fate of the Char Dham yatra scheduled to start from May 14. There is also a possibility that the Union government, which allowed the Kumbh to go ahead, may be more proactive when …

Uttarakhand tightens restrictions in view of COVID surge
3 years, 8 months ago

Uttarakhand tightens restrictions in view of COVID surge

The Hindu  

The Uttarakhand government has ordered closure of markets in urban areas barring shops dealing in essential commodities from 2 p.m. onwards and changing of the curfew timing across the State from 9 p.m. to 7 p.m. Considering the likelihood of people from Uttarakhand working in Delhi returning home in the wake of a six-day lockdown in the national capital, online …

Negative RT-PCR report must for visitors from high Covid-load states in Uttarakhand
3 years, 8 months ago

Negative RT-PCR report must for visitors from high Covid-load states in Uttarakhand

India Today  

People, especially from states where cases of Covid-19 are increasing, will be required to produce a negative Covid test report before they can enter Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat said on Tuesday. Taking to Twitter, CM Tirath Singh Rawat wrote, “In view of Kumbh Mela, the Uttarakhand government has directed to conduct special campaigns for vaccination and RT-PCR test …

Uttarakhand to modify SOP for Kumbh Mela after 32 test Covid positive at one ashram
3 years, 8 months ago

Uttarakhand to modify SOP for Kumbh Mela after 32 test Covid positive at one ashram

India Today  

The Uttarakhand government will issue a modified standard operating procedure for the 2021 Haridwar Kumbh Mela after 32 people tested positive for Covid-19 at an ashram. The modified SOP for Kumbh Mela will be issued on April 1, news agency ANI reported. On March 28, the local administration closed Hotel Taj in Rishikesh for three days after 76 people tested …

Uttarakhand HC directs state govt to file affidavit on Covid-19 preparedness for Mahakumbh 2021
4 years ago

Uttarakhand HC directs state govt to file affidavit on Covid-19 preparedness for Mahakumbh 2021

Hindustan Times  

With a large number of pilgrims expected to participate in Mahakumbh 2021, Uttarakhand High Court has directed the state government to file an affidavit before it by December 2 regarding preparations and additional measures taken to check Covid-19 spread during Mahakumbh. The PILs have been filed by Sachdanand Dabral, Dushyant Mainali, and Rajendra Arya related to various issues regarding the …

Curfew in Srinagar Ahead of 1st Anniversary of Revocation of Article 370, Hurriyat Says Can't Change Reality
4 years, 4 months ago

Curfew in Srinagar Ahead of 1st Anniversary of Revocation of Article 370, Hurriyat Says Can't Change Reality

News 18  

Authorities in Srinagar on Monday clamped curfew in the city in view of "specific inputs" about violent protests on August 5, the first anniversary of the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status under Article 370. Srinagar District Magistrate Shahid Iqbal Choudhary said in an order that the curfew will come into force with immediate effect and shall remain in …

Chardham Yatra from July 1: Uttarakhand govt issues fresh guidelines for pilgrims
4 years, 5 months ago

Chardham Yatra from July 1: Uttarakhand govt issues fresh guidelines for pilgrims

India TV News  

Uttarakhand Chardham Devasthanam Board on Monday issued a standard operating procedure for Chardham Yatra that will begin from 1st July. The state government has issued fresh guidelines for the pilgrims amid coronavirus spread across the country. The Chardham Yatra, which includes a visit to the Kedarnath temple, attracts lakhs of tourists and devotees every year from across the country and …

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