Chamoli (Uttarakhand) [India], February 20 (ANI): Two people, who suffered severe injuries in a road accident in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, were immediately airlifted to All India Institute of Medical Science, Rishikesh for treatment on the orders of Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, the Chief Minister's Office informed on Saturday.
Updated Feb 20, 2021 | 19:59 IST
News headlines for February 20: The order on the bail plea of climate activist Disha Ravi, who was held in connection with the toolkit case, has been reserved for February 23 by the Patiala House Court. Members of various social organisations display placards during a protest against Disha Ravi s arrest | Photo Credit: IANS
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New Delhi: On Saturday, the Patiala House Court in Delhi reserved its order for January 23 on the bail plea of climate activist Disha Ravi, who was held in connection with the toolkit case. Also, the BMC sealed a total of 1,305 buildings in Mumbai after the city reported 2,749 fresh cases of COVID-19. Below are the day s biggest headlines.
The Uttarakhand government has decided to limit the Kumbh this year to 28 days. Har Ki Pauri Ghat, Haridwar
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SOP issued by the Centre and the state government for Kumbh will have to be strictly followed by devotees
Three Shahi Snan dates fall between April 1-28
The first Shahi Snan will be on April 12
New Delhi: Haridwar Kumbh will be held from April 1 and the state government has decided to limit its duration to 28 days in view of the coronavirus pandemic.
Talking to the media on Friday, Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said that ascetics of Haridwar were taken into confidence before making the decision.
Uttarakhand government brings ordinance to give co-ownership rights to women in husband s property
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Last Updated: Feb 19, 2021, 10:37 PM IST
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The ordinance aims to provide economic independence to women who are left behind and have to depend on agriculture to sustain themselves. Describing it as the biggest reform of his government, Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said Uttarakhand has set a precedent for other states to follow .
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The Uttarakhand government has brought an ordinance giving co-ownership rights to women in their husband s ancestral property. The ordinance has been brought keeping in view large-scale migration of men from the hill areas of the state in search of livelihood.
Read more about Haridwar Kumbh mela to be held from April 1: All you need to know on Business Standard. As per the SOP, devotees will be allowed to attend Kumbh only if they produce a negative coronavirus report issued not more than 72 hours before their arrival.