Haridwar faces a major cleanup after Kanwar Yatra left 7,000 tonnes of waste, prompting awareness initiatives for future pilgrims.

This year's Kanwar Yatra saw an unprecedented turnout of devotees collecting sacred Ganga water. Approximately 4.43 crore pilgrims returned home with water by Monday evening. On…

Experts have called for quick disposal of the garbage as the spectre of worsening pollution and disease looms over Haridwar, a popular pilgrimage for millions through the year. |…