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Cheeky one-liners painted on trucks are being used for awareness campaigns

According to the police, the district borders will be sealed on June 20, and devotees coming from other states will not be allowed.

BHEL’s manufacturing plants located at Bhopal and Haridwar have started supplying oxygen to hospitals in their vicinity to meet the surge in demand due to the prevailing crisis situation.

"I prayed that two 'shahi snan' have taken place and Kumbh (participation) should now be kept symbolic. This will boost the fight against this crisis," the prime minister tweeted in Hindi.

Over the last five days, a total of 2167 people were found positive for coronavirus in Haridwar -- the place where the month-long Kumbh is going on.

The 'Snans' are a part of the Kumbh Mela that is supposed to be held in Haridwar from April 1 to April 30.

The first shahi snan was held on March 11 on the occasion of Mahashivratri, while the second is being held today and on April 14, the third shahi snan will be taken by the 13 akhadas.

The graffiti is to make tourists aware of Maha Kumbh's significance

Mahant Hari Giri, general secretary of ABAP and chief patron of Juna Akhara, said that this decision has been taken in view of the present situation in terms of declining number of corona cases

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, preparations have been made for main baths to be held in March-April. Devotees can take royal bath during these 48 days, informed Uttarakhand Minister

The main accused in the case has already been arrested and the reward has been announced for the arrest of co-accused Rajeev, who is absconding after the incident.

The 2021 Maha Kumbh Mela will be held at Haridwar. The bathing dates for it have already been announced beginning January 14.