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Karnataka Govt Asks Kumbh Mela Returnees To Isolate Themselves
Karnataka government asks the Kumbh Mela returnees to isolate themselves at home on return. It has asked the pilgrims to get the RT-PCR test and then can carry on with their daily activities only when the test is negative. Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar tweeted requesting the pilgrims to strictly follow the SOPs.
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Kumbh Mela 2021 Begins In Haridwar Braving Pandemic
Marking the beginning of the world's largest religious congregation, Kumbh Mela, devotees on January 14 took a holy dip in the Ganges river in Haridwar. "The pandemic is a bit of a worry, but we are taking all precautions," said organizer Siddharth Chakrapani, adding that over a million devotees are expected on the first day itself. Recognized by the UNESCO, Kumbh Mela had witnessed around 55 million people in its last edition in Allahabad (… read-more
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