July 19, 2025
City National

Kanwar Yatra 2025: CM Dhami Welcomes Devotees by Washing Their Feet at Om Pul Ghat, Flower Shower Held via Helicopter

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami welcomed Kanwar pilgrims in Haridwar by washing their feet at a special event held near the Om Pul Ghat. The heartfelt gesture was part of a larger cultural and religious program organized to honor the lakhs of Shiva devotees arriving in the holy city during the annual Kanwar Yatra.

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City Health/Wellness National

Father-Daughter Duo Pedals 501 km to Haridwar for Kanwar Yatra, Promotes Fitness and Eco Awareness

Ghaziabad: As the sacred month of Sawan begins, thousands of Lord Shiva devotees are making their way to Haridwar. Among them, a remarkable father-daughter duo from Ghaziabad, Dr. Umesh Pant and his daughter Umang Pant, completed the 501 km Kanwar Yatra — not on foot, nor by any motor vehicle — but on bicycles. Dr.

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City National

Noida Air Quality at Its Cleanest in 5 Years: Policy Shifts and Vehicle Restrictions Credited

Noida, — In a promising turn for the city’s environment, Noida has recorded its cleanest air in five years, with 2025 witnessing a significant improvement in overall air quality. According to official data, the city’s average annual Air Quality Index (AQI) dropped to 149 by June 2025, marking a notable decline from 208 in 2021.

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City National

Kanwar Yatra: Youth Spread Religious Awareness Through 150 km Pilgrimage with ‘Badi Kanwar’

This year’s Kanwar Yatra during the holy month of Shravan witnessed a unique and inspiring initiative. A group of young devotees from Ambala undertook a 150-kilometre foot journey to Haridwar, carrying a ‘Badi Kanwar’ — a large, elaborately decorated structure used to transport Ganga water. But their mission extended beyond spiritual devotion. Unlike many Kanwariyas

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Kanwar Yatra 2025: Haridwar Resonates with Devotion as Thousands Gather at Har Ki Pauri to Collect Holy Gangajal

Haridwar/Meerut, The sacred ghats of Haridwar are once again echoing with chants of “Bol Bam” as thousands of Shiva devotees, known as Kanwariyas, have arrived at Har Ki Pauri to collect Gangajal, the holy water of the Ganges. The Kanwar Yatra 2025, which officially began on July 10, has transformed the spiritual town into a

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City National Tech/Business

Tesla Begins Its Journey in India, VinFast Set to Follow with Two EV Launches Ahead of Festive Season

Mumbai: India’s electric vehicle (EV) landscape is entering an exciting new chapter. Global EV giant Tesla has officially commenced its operations in the country, launching its highly popular Model Y electric SUV. Priced at around ₹60 lakh, this marks Tesla’s formal entry into the Indian automotive sector, which is witnessing a growing shift toward sustainable

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City National

Kanwar Yatra 2025: Schools in Muzaffarnagar and Meerut to Remain Closed for 8 Days from July 16 to 23 Due to Massive Pilgrim Influx

UP News | Muzaffarnagar/Meerut, July 15 — In view of the large-scale movement of Kanwar pilgrims during the holy month of Sawan, the Uttar Pradesh administration has ordered the closure of all government and private schools and colleges in Meerut and Muzaffarnagar districts for a period of eight days, from July 16 to July 23.

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National Trend Watch

A Hero’s Return: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Splashes Down Safely in Pacific, Family in India Overwhelmed with Emotion

San Diego, California / Lucknow, India —At precisely 3:01 PM Indian Standard Time, a space capsule carrying Indian Air Force Group Captain and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla made a successful splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, just off the coast of San Diego, California. The moment marked the end of his mission aboard Axiom-4, a privately-operated spaceflight

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Arts/culture City National

Sawan Somwar 2025: Devotees Flock to Temples Across Delhi-NCR, Echoes of ‘Har Har Mahadev’ Fill the Air

Delhi-NCR, The sacred month of Sawan began with unwavering devotion as millions of devotees thronged Shiva temples across Delhi-NCR and northern India on the first Monday (Somwar) of Shravan Maas. From early morning, chants of “Har Har Mahadev”, “Bol Bam”, and “Jai Bholenath” reverberated through the air, marking a spiritually charged beginning to this holiest

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City National

Kanwar Yatra 2025: VHP To Paste ‘Sanatani’ Stickers On Nearly 5000 Delhi Shops To Certify Them As ‘Vegetarian’

Kanwar Yatra 2025: With the ongoing Kanwar Yatra 2025, the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has taken an active step by placing stickers on restaurants, eateries, and grocery stores along the routes that Kanwariyas will follow in Delhi. These stickers certify that the shops sell exclusively vegetarian food items, aligning with the religious sentiments of the

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