Mussoorie’s Deodar Angvastra gains attention after Brahma Kamal pahari cap; presented to PM Modi by CM Dhami

Mussoorie’s Deodar Angvastra gains attention after Brahma Kamal pahari cap; presented to PM Modi by CM Dhami

Mussoorie: Mussoorie’s special ‘Angvastra’ presented to PM Modi at the National Games opening ceremony is in the news, similar to the Brahma Kamal cap, which has become synonymous with Uttarakhand culture and Pahadi traditions. CM Dhami presented this special Angvastra from Mussoorie to PM Modi, and it is now in demand across the country. On … Read more

Retired Army officers cycle from Uttarkashi to Mahakumbh, promoting plastic-free Ganga

Retired Army officers cycle from Uttarkashi to Mahakumbh, promoting plastic-free Ganga

Uttarkashi: In a significant effort to raise awareness about the importance of a plastic-free Ganga, a team of 10 retired military officers set out on a bicycle expedition from Uttarkashi to Prayagraj on Monday. The expedition, under the Atulya Ganga Abhiyan, aims to spread the message of making the Ganga plastic-free by the time of … Read more

Two sisters’ innovative idea to avoid getting separated at Kumbh Mela

Two sisters’ innovative idea to avoid getting separated at Kumbh Mela

Prayagraj: The tale of family members getting separated at the Kumbh Mela and reuniting years later is a recurring theme in Bollywoo. Real-life incidents lending credibility to these dramatic plotlines. However, Gita and Lalita, sisters from Jharkhand, have devised a unique method to avoid getting lost in the massive crowds of this year’s Maha Kumbh … Read more

Toll exemption announced on Lucknow-Prayagraj National Highway for Mahakumbh

Toll exemption announced on Lucknow-Prayagraj National Highway for Mahakumbh

New Delhi: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a major relief for pilgrims travelling to the Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. Tolls on the Lucknow-Prayagraj National Highway have been temporarily waived and will remain toll-free till February 28, 2025. The announcement came after another toll plaza at Andhiyari, located on the Prayagraj-Rae Bareli … Read more

Maha Kumbh Mela: UP cops on special microchipped horses to be used for crowd control

Maha Kumbh Mela: UP cops on special microchipped horses to be used for crowd control

Prayagraj: Preparations for Prayagraj Maha Kumbh are in full swing. The Uttar Pradesh Police has deployed 130 trained horses across the holy city for crowd control and traffic management during the mega event. These horses are of various breeds, including Indian, American, and European. The Mahakumbh starts on January 13 and will continue until February … Read more

Non-Hindus should be banned from setting up shops at Mahakumbh: Mahant Ravindra Puri

Non-Hindus should be banned from setting up shops at Mahakumbh: Mahant Ravindra Puri

Prayagraj: The chief of the Akhil Bhartiya Akhada Parishad named Mahant Ravindra Puri has sparked controversy with a statement about the upcoming Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. On Wednesday, Puri said that non-Hindus should be banned from setting up shops at the 2025 Mahakumbh, including tea, juice, and flower stalls. He said he was concerned … Read more

Mahakumbh 2025: Complete guide on ghats, akharas & routes on your phone – Here’s how

Mahakumbh 2025: Complete guide on ghats, akharas & routes on your phone – Here’s how

New Delhi: The upcoming Mahakumbh 2025 is gearing up to host lakhs of devotees over 46 days, starting January 13, 2025, and the Uttar Pradesh government is making sure to leave no stone unturned to facilitate a smooth process for the attendees through its various digital initiatives for the gran religious event. Held every 12 years, … Read more

Maha Kumbh: Govt to start flights to Prayagraj from 14 new routes ahead of mega event

Maha Kumbh: Govt to start flights to Prayagraj from 14 new routes ahead of mega event

Pryagraj: In good news for pilgrims visiting Prayagraj for Maha Kumbh, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced 14 new routes, for those visiting the holy city for a nearly 40-day event. The mega event which will start from January 13 will continue till February 26. Announcing the development, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan … Read more