New Delhi: Water quality at multiple locations of Sangam in Prayagraj during the ongoing Maha Kumbh has revealed alarming pollution levels, making it unfit for bathing, the National Green Tribunal has been informed. The revelation came in a report filed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on Monday. It noted that samples collected at various … Read more
Mahakumbh Nagar: Welcome to the world Basant and Basanti, Ganga and Jamuna, and Kumbh of course… 12 babies have been at the Central Hospital here during the Maha Kumbh. A fortuitous happenstance for their parents who came for the grandest of all Hindu pilgrimages and chose names that would seal their tryst with the Sangam. … Read more
New Delhi: The tragic stampede at the Prayagraj Mahakumbh Mela continues to unfold, with the official death toll climbing to 49, a number that raises significant concerns about transparency and accuracy amid conflicting reports. The Kumbh Mela administration’s release of photographs of 24 unidentified bodies highlights a critical gap in the official account of the tragedy. … Read more
New Delhi: Prayagraj will be under prohibitory orders from January 16 to February 28, 2025, to maintain law and order during the Mahakumbh Mela and other overlapping events. The additional commissioner of police announced the decision on Friday, citing potential disruptions by anti-social elements. The orders, implemented under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, … Read more
Prayagraj: With just one day to go for the world’s largest religious gathering, the Mahakumbh, in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, state police have implemented extensive security measures across the city to safeguard the over 45 crore attendees expected at the event, which occurs every 12 years. Director General of Police (DGP) Prashant Kumar of Uttar Pradesh … Read more
Prayagraj: Preparations for Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, are advancing at a fast pace. The massive spiritual event, which is expected to attract millions of devotees from around the world, is set to begin on January 13. Ahead of the grand event, the district administration has placed a strong emphasis on fire prevention and … Read more
New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is in Delhi today on a day long visit. He is expected to meet a number of Union Ministers and political leaders during the visit. According to sources to TV9 Network, Yogi Adityanath will meet Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and JP Nadda. During his visit … Read more
Prayagraj: Indian Air Force (IAF) will play a crucial role in organization of Mahakumbh 2025, one of the largest religious events in the world, which will be held in Prayagraj. During the Kumbh Mela, Bamrauli Air Force Station will be prepared as a nodal center for 24×7 flight operations until February 28. The station will … Read more
Prayagraj: With just a few days left for the Maha Kumbh Mela to begin in Pryagraj, the police are undergoing extensive training to equip their personnel with the skills required to handle challenges at the event. They are being trained to tackle disaster management, crowd control, and religious sensitivity. The Mahakumbh Mela is scheduled from … Read more
Prayagraj: With preparations in full swing for the upcoming Mahakumbh Mela starting next year, the Uttar Pradesh Government is constructing a tent city to accommodate thousands of devotees in Pryagraj. The event will start on January 13 and go on till February 26. As per News 18, the state government is building a tent city … Read more
New Delhi: The Uttar Pradesh government has declared the Mahakumbh Mela Janpad in Prayagraj as a new district. This district, named “Mahakumbh Mela Janpad”, becomes the 76th district of the state, carved out to streamline the management and administration of the grand Mahakumbh festival. The announcement was made on Sunday evening. The district will include … Read more