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From Jeans to Grand Maha Kumbh: When Tirath Singh Rawat 'Ripped' Controversies as CM
3 years, 5 months ago

From Jeans to Grand Maha Kumbh: When Tirath Singh Rawat 'Ripped' Controversies as CM

News 18  

Tirath Singh Rawat’s four-month stint as Chief Minister of Uttarakhand has been marked by controversies since he replaced Trivendra Singh Rawat on March 10. No Need for Covid-19 Reports for Maha Kumbh Pilgrims Tirath Singh Rawat again courted controversy on March 14 after he announced removing all “unnecessary” restrictions to Maha Kumbh pilgrims, scrapping the requirement for a negative Covid-19 …

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Tirath Singh Rawat resigns as Uttarakhand CM four months after he took charge: A look at major controversies
3 years, 5 months ago

Tirath Singh Rawat resigns as Uttarakhand CM four months after he took charge: A look at major controversies

Firstpost  

In a surprise late-night move, Uttarakhand chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat resigned from office just four months after taking over from his predecessor Trivendra Singh Rawat. But ever since his appointment as the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, he has been surrounded with controversies be it the outcry over some of statements to his government’s handling of the Kumbh Mela during …

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SIT not enough, need judicial probe: Trivendra Singh Rawat
3 years, 6 months ago

SIT not enough, need judicial probe: Trivendra Singh Rawat

Hindustan Times  

Former chief minister of Uttarakhand, Trivendra Singh Rawat, on Saturday demanded a judicial inquiry into the allegations of fake Covid testing during the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar, asserting that his successor Tirath Singh Rawat’s decision to form a Special Investigation Team was not enough for an “interstate matter”. Trivendra Singh Rawat said that he asked for a judicial inquiry as …

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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 …

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Uttarakhand's Chardham Yatra postponed amid COVID surge; portals of temples to open for priests only
3 years, 7 months ago

Uttarakhand's Chardham Yatra postponed amid COVID surge; portals of temples to open for priests only

Firstpost  

The decision comes at the time that the Uttarakhand government is facing criticism for allowing the ‘super spreader event’ Kumbh Mela to go ahead despite a surge in cases The Chardham Yatra to the four famous Himalayan shrines in Uttarakhand, which was scheduled to begin next month, has been postponed in view of the massive surge in COVID-19 cases. The …

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After Final Shahi Snan of Kumbh Ends, Curfew Imposed in Uttarkhand's Haridwar
3 years, 7 months ago

After Final Shahi Snan of Kumbh Ends, Curfew Imposed in Uttarkhand's Haridwar

News 18  

A curfew has been ordered in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar from Wednesday after the completion of the whole of the mega Kumbh and the conclusion of the final ‘shahi snan’, which saw thousands of Hindu devotees taking a dip in the Holy water, even as India registered a record number of fatalities across the country. Till the conclusion of the royal bath, …

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No crowds now: With akhadas pulling out, kumbh virtually over
3 years, 8 months ago

No crowds now: With akhadas pulling out, kumbh virtually over

Hindustan Times  

Crowds at the ghats of Ganga in Haridwar have thinned down drastically after the key ‘akhadas’ of seers began pulling out of the Maha Kumbh, citing the surge in coronavirus numbers. Haridwar's chief medical officer S K Jha said over 150 seers had tested positive for Covid from April 1 to 18. Panch Dashnam Joona Akhada, the largest among them, …

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Blatant Violation of COVID SOP: Plea in SC Against Kumbh Gathering
3 years, 8 months ago

Blatant Violation of COVID SOP: Plea in SC Against Kumbh Gathering

The Quint  

The plea reads, ".there is no protocol in place to ensure devotees who get infected at Haridwar do not go on to spread the virus when they return to their home districts," LiveLaw quoted. "Blatant violations by the kumbh mela attendees were ignored despite the claim of respondent number 2 to take strict action against the violation of Covid guidelines," …

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Haridwar Kumbh Mela to be cancelled? Uttarakhand CM convenes high-level meet today
3 years, 8 months ago

Haridwar Kumbh Mela to be cancelled? Uttarakhand CM convenes high-level meet today

India TV News  

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat has defended Haridwar Kumbh Mela amid demands to cancel the mega event in view of the Covid pandemic. Haridwar reported 594 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, thus, taking the number of active cases to 2,812. Rawat had earlier defended the Kumbh Mela and asked people to not compare it with the Nizamuddin Markaz. The …

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Linking Kumbh, Markaz Amid Rapid Virus Spread Unsettles U'khand CM, Says 'Happens in 12 Yrs, Can't Ignore'
3 years, 8 months ago

Linking Kumbh, Markaz Amid Rapid Virus Spread Unsettles U'khand CM, Says 'Happens in 12 Yrs, Can't Ignore'

News 18  

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat on Tuesday said the ongoing Kumbh Mela in Haridwar should not be compared with the Nizamuddin Markaz which was held in a closed space and attended even by foreigners. The Markaz was held in a closed space, in a kothi-like structure, whereas the Kumbh is being held in the open on the sprawling ghats …

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People's health is priority but can't totally ignore faith: Uttarakhand CM on holding Kumbh amid pandemic
3 years, 8 months ago

People's health is priority but can't totally ignore faith: Uttarakhand CM on holding Kumbh amid pandemic

India Today  

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat on Tuesday said the ongoing Kumbh Mela in Haridwar should not be compared with the Nizamuddin Markaz which was held in a closed space and attended even by foreigners. The Markaz was held in a closed space, in a Kothi-like structure whereas the Kumbh is being held in the open on the sprawling ghats …

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No shortage of vaccines; preparations in place for Kumbh, Chaar Dhaam yatra: Uttarakhand CM to India TV
3 years, 8 months ago

No shortage of vaccines; preparations in place for Kumbh, Chaar Dhaam yatra: Uttarakhand CM to India TV

India TV News  

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat spoke exclusively to India TV on Sunday. Not just Kumbh, we are also preparing well for Chaar Dhaam yatra, the chief minister told India TV. "For Chaar Dhaam, I have already chaired a meeting with the concerned authorities and have asked them to ensure all COVID-19 protocols are followed; proper santisation and wearing of …

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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 …

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Ensure That 'Kumbh Mela' Doesn't Turn Into COVID Breeding Ground, COVID Test Mandatory: Uttarakhand High Court
3 years, 8 months ago

Ensure That 'Kumbh Mela' Doesn't Turn Into COVID Breeding Ground, COVID Test Mandatory: Uttarakhand High Court

Live Law  

Days after Uttarakhand's Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat publicly announced that pilgrims would not need to bring RT-PCR COVID-19 test report while coming for Kumbh Mela, the Uttarakhand High Court on Wednesday, in effect, made the test mandatory. The Bench of Chief Justice Raghvendra Singh Chauhan and Justice Alok Kumar Verma directed the State Government to be vigilant and to …

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Uttarakhand needs to move towards self-employment: CM Tirath Singh Rawat
3 years, 9 months ago

Uttarakhand needs to move towards self-employment: CM Tirath Singh Rawat

India Today  

The appointment of Tirath Singh Rawat as the new Uttarakhand chief minister seems to have put cabinet ministers in the state in a good mood. After taking oath on March 10, Tirath Singh has been taking swift decisions and has shown that he is not averse to overturning those made by his predecessor Trivendra Singh Rawat. The BJP expects Tirath …

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Coronavirus | Centre warns of ‘upsurge’ following Kumbh Mela at Haridwar
3 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | Centre warns of ‘upsurge’ following Kumbh Mela at Haridwar

The Hindu  

A team of the Health Ministry has reported that nearly 10-20 pilgrims and 10-20 locals at the Kumbh Mela, ongoing in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, are being reported positive every day. This assumes significance given Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat, stating that a negative COVID-19 test wouldn’t be a requirement for those intending to visit Haridwar. The Uttarakhand government had also …

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Will lift Covid curbs for Kumbh: Rawat
3 years, 9 months ago

Will lift Covid curbs for Kumbh: Rawat

Hindustan Times  

The second wave of Covid-19 may be on in India, and infections are surging in several states, prompting their governments to introduce restrictions on movement and activities, but Uttarakhand chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat on Saturday assured devotees planning to visit the Mahakumbh, considered the largest religious congregation in the world, that all “unnecessary” restrictions imposed to contain the spread …

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New U'khand CM Reviews 'Controversial' Decisions, Says No Covid-19 Certificate Needed for Kumbh Mela
3 years, 9 months ago

New U'khand CM Reviews 'Controversial' Decisions, Says No Covid-19 Certificate Needed for Kumbh Mela

News 18  

Days after being chosen as the new chief minister of Uttarakhand, Tirath Singh Rawat indicated that he will review ‘politically wrong’ decisions made by the former Trivendra Singh Rawat-led government. The Trivendra Singh government had imposed several restrictions for the Kumbh Mela amid the ongoing pandemic, which included- mandatory Covid negative report, restricted entry of senior citizens, and people with …

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How U'khand's New CM Tirath Singh Rawat Celebrated Mahashivratri at Haridwar Kumbh
3 years, 9 months ago

How U'khand's New CM Tirath Singh Rawat Celebrated Mahashivratri at Haridwar Kumbh

News 18  

Haridwar: New Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat Thursday sought the holy Ganga's blessings for the well-being of the people of his state here after showering flower petals on seers taking holy dips in the river on the occasion of shahi snan' on Maha Shivratri. Rawat said it was the first shahi snan' at Haridwar Kumbh and to make it …

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From businessmen to priests, Haridwar locals unhappy over limiting Maha Kumbh to 30 days
3 years, 10 months ago

From businessmen to priests, Haridwar locals unhappy over limiting Maha Kumbh to 30 days

India Today  

Due to the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic, the Uttarakhand government decided to restrict the Kumbh for 30 days this year, Chief Secretary Om Prakash announced on Thursday. Strong opposition to Kumbh’s reduced duration Uttarakhand businessman and District General Secretary of the Provincial Industries Trade Delegation, Sanjeev Nayyar said, “Traders are opposing the government reducing the Kumbh period. We just want …

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Agitators' shower flowers on pilgrims in a unique way to protest Mahakumbh SOP
3 years, 10 months ago

Agitators' shower flowers on pilgrims in a unique way to protest Mahakumbh SOP

Hindustan Times  

By Sandeep Rawat Traders showering flowers on pilgrims as part of opposing SOP on Mahakumbh fair in Haridwar. State president of Small-Scale Trader's Association, Sanjay Chopra, said that both pilgrims and traders wait for 12 years for Mahakumbh fair and not allowing them to visit Haridwar during the Kumbh is not a fair decision. "When Union government has already announced …

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Uttarakhand Congress slams CM’s markaz reference for Covid threat to Mahakumbh
3 years, 10 months ago

Uttarakhand Congress slams CM’s markaz reference for Covid threat to Mahakumbh

Hindustan Times  

Opposition Congress has termed Uttarakhand chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat’s remark that Haridwar should not become Wuhan or Markaz as irresponsible and claimed it was meant to deflect attention from unpreparedness for Mahakumbh. Trivendra Singh Rawat's comments on the need for caution in organising Mahakumbh have given Congress ammunition to attack the CM. Congress state vice-president Suryakant Dhasmana said, "By …

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Mahakumbh: RT PCR report mandatory for incoming pilgrims for Makar Sankranti dip
3 years, 11 months ago

Mahakumbh: RT PCR report mandatory for incoming pilgrims for Makar Sankranti dip

Hindustan Times  

By Sandeep Rawat Elaborate arrangements are being put in place for Makar Sankranti bath which normally in previous Kumbh fairs used to be the first festive dip of the Kumbh. Clearing doubts over Makar Sankranti festive bath on January 14, Haridwar district administration has stated that an RT PCR negative test report will be mandatory for pilgrims arriving from other …

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3 Akhadas to herald Mahakumbh 2021 on January 25
3 years, 11 months ago

3 Akhadas to herald Mahakumbh 2021 on January 25

Hindustan Times  

By Sandeep Rawat Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad president Mahant Narendra Giri holding discussion regarding Kumbh fair with saints in Haridwar: Announcement by three Akhadas of their arrival in Haridwar for Mahakumbh 2021 from January 25 has heralded the first major religious activity related to Mahakumbh 2021. According to Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad general secretary Mahant Hari Giri Maharaj, who is …

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