Operation Kalanemi comes dangerously close to the kind of state control over religion seen in countries like China and Vietnam, where the state tightly controls religious activity by licensing clergy, ...

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami launched Operation Kalanemi on July 10 to eliminate fraudulent spiritual leaders. Over 300 fake saints have been arrested in six districts, with police interrogating ...

Since the start of the Sawan month on July 11, violent incidents involving Kavadis have repeatedly surfaced along the pilgrimage routes from Uttarakhand to Uttar Pradesh. Reports reveal aggressive ...

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami virtually participated in the inauguration of Shravani Mela 2025, organised by ...

Sonu Rana, one of the Kanwariyas, shared, "This is a unique Kanwad, made in Sonipat, weighing around 800-1,000 kgs and holding about 40 litres of Gangajal. People are appreciating its grandeur. We ...

The Kanwar Yatra, which began on July 10, is an annual pilgrimage where devotees—known as Kanwariyas—collect water from the Ganges and walk long distances to offer it at Shiva temples, especially ...

The massive structure, mounted on wheels and carrying 40 litres of sacred Gangajal, was crafted in Sonipat and is being ...

Gurugram devotees carry a 1,000 kg golden Shiva Kanwar to Haridwar, drawing crowds during Kanwar Yatra 2025. A journey of faith, unity, and stunning devotion.

Kanwad Yatris from Gurugram are carrying a large golden Shiva Kanwad in Haridwar. The unique Kanwad holds sacred Gangajal. It ...

Dehradun: In a major crackdown on 'fake babas', the Uttarakhand Police have arrested a total of 82 individuals impersonating ...

Uttarakhand Police arrested 82 fake saints in three days under ‘Operation Kalanemi’, a state-led crackdown on imposters exploiting religion. Launched on CM Dhami’s orders, the drive has gained support ...

Operation Kalanemi was launched on July 10 with instructions to crack down on impersonators who cheat people in the name of ...