India, April 12 -- Maharashtra state board exams for classes 10, 12 postponed amid COVID surge, the government says "Your health is our priority". On the other hand, hundreds of Mumbaikar left for Haridwar to take a holy dip in the Ganges.
Most of the devotees were seen without masks or safety precautions while approaching the river Ganges. Uttarakhand's Haridwar is densely packed with crowds for prayers during the Kumbh Mela - one of the largest religious gatherings in the world.
Many devotees have been claiming that COVID-19 is not a major concern anymore since the state government has made a negative RT-PCR result mandatory for those visiting Haridwar.
A day ahead of the Shahi Snan - considered being an auspicious day to take a holy d...