kanwariyas

Five kanwariyas hit by truck in Madhya Pradesh, angry locals thrash driver and torch vehicle

After the kanwariya pilgrims were hit by a truck, local villagers thrashed the truck driver and tried to set his vehicle on fire.

Jul 27, 2022, 19:15 PM IST

VHP leader Sadhvi Prachi calls for boycotting Muslims who make 'kanwar', sparks row

Sadhvi Prachi went on to say that those born in madarsas grow up to be like Mumbai terror attack mastermind and founder of Lashkar-e-Toiba terror outfit Hafiz Saeed.

Jul 25, 2019, 12:27 PM IST

One kanwariya dies in road accident on Saharanpur-Haridwar highway, 13 injured

A tempo carrying a group of kanwariyas was hit by a DCM Toyota bus, coming from the opposite side, near Bhagwanpur border under Fatehpur Police Station limits.

Jul 25, 2019, 07:44 AM IST

Act against Kanwariyas who indulge in violence: Supreme Court directs police

A-G KK Venugopal raised the issue of violence and vandalism by the several groups of Kanwariyas in the recent days.

Aug 10, 2018, 12:32 PM IST

Delhi Police arrests one in connection with vandalism by 'kanwariya' group

A resident of Delhi's Uttam Nagar, the accused has been identified as Rahul. He was also arrested earlier on charges of theft.

Aug 09, 2018, 20:26 PM IST

After Delhi, Kanwariyas resort to violence in UP, attack cops, vandalise vehicles

The Kanwariyas had attacked policemen and vandalised their official vehicle in UP's Bulandshahr.

Aug 09, 2018, 11:02 AM IST

Watch: 'Kanwariyas' create ruckus, damage vehicle on Delhi street

The video of the incident, which took place around 5 pm, went viral on social media. According to the Delhi Police, the incident occurred under the Moti Nagar Police Station. 

Aug 08, 2018, 00:13 AM IST

Over 100 kanwariyas hurt as lightning strikes camp in Uttar Pradesh

The kanwariyas or Lord Shiva devotees were taking rest under the shed of an abandoned petrol pump in Muzaffarnagar's Khatauli area when lightning struck and the shed collapsed, burying many.

Jul 20, 2017, 17:35 PM IST

Yogi Adityanath govt issues strict guidelines as 'Kanwar Yatra' begins - no vulgar songs, no DJs, Kanwariyas to carry IDs

The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has issued a series of strict guidelines for the safe passage of the 'kanwar' pilgrimage which began on Monday.

Jul 10, 2017, 10:41 AM IST

Sharad Yadav makes shocking statement, says Kanwar Yatra is performed by unemployed people

Had there been employment, the number of kanwariyas would have been less on the roads, said Sharad Yadav.

Aug 06, 2016, 00:34 AM IST