In a fresh order, the Haridwar administration has banned devotees from taking a holy dip in the Ganga river on ‘Makar Sankranti’ i.e., January 14.An order by the District Magistrate stated, “There will be a complete ban on Makar Sakranti celebration/holy dip on January 14 in view of a new variant of COVID-19 i.e., Omicron.”Even, residents of the district will not be allowed in the area of ‘Har Ki Pauri’ on the day of the festival.”Night Curfew will also be imposed from 10 pm to 6 am in the district (on Friday),” read the order.It further adds that if someone is found violating the above-mentioned norms then proceedings will be initiated against the violator under Epidemic Disease Act 1897.
