Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has dismissed reports of faecal bacteria in the Maha Kumbh waters. NEW DELHI: Amid concerns over water contamination at the Triveni Sangam, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has dismissed reports of faecal bacteria in the Maha Kumbh waters, calling them an attempt to malign the religious gathering. He asserted…
Akhilesh Yadav (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday criticised the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government, accusing it of failing to safeguard women’s dignity during the Maha Kumbh. Calling it a “highly disgraceful and sensitive issue,” Yadav condemned reports of women’s photos being publicly sold online, sparking outrage among devotees. In a…
<p>A stampede on Saturday night resulted in 18 deaths as thousands of devotees rushed to board trains for the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, leading to chaos at the overcrowded railway station. (Picture credit: Anindya Chattopadhyay)<br><br><br></p> NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police on Sunday revealed that confusion over similar train names and multiple delays contributed to…
NEW DELHI: Eyewitnesses at the New Delhi Railway Station recounted the horrific situations that led to the deadly stampede killing at least 18 and injuring several on Saturday night. The incident occurred when a large crowd gathered at platforms 14 and 15, awaiting trains bound for Prayagraj, where the Maha Kumbh is ongoing. Talking about…
NEW DELHI: At least 18 people died, including 14 women and three children and over a dozen sustained injuries in a stampede that occurred on Saturday night at the New Delhi Railway station. The incident occurred after a massive surge in passengers heading to Maha Kumbh and those waiting for the trains that had got…
Yogi Adityanath (File photo) VARANASI: As lakhs of pilgrims from Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj continued to reach Varanasi, district authorities extended restrictions while CM Yogi Adityanath conducted an aerial survey of the congested city roads Saturday afternoon to assess the situation.Ganga aarti at the ghats were suspended until Feb 26. Classes up to 8 remained…
Yogi Adityanath (File photo) LUCKNOW: Attacking opposition for questioning Rs 4,000 crore expenditure on organisation of Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj this year, UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath said on Friday that only Rs 1,500 crore was spent on Kumbh while the remaining was invested in improving Prayagraj’s infrastructure.“Maha Kumbh is not just a religious event…
PRAYAGRAJ: In a dramatic turn of events, a Prayagraj local, in his 60s, who went missing since the Jan 29 stampede in Maha Kumbh, walked back to his own tehrvi on Tuesday. The sombre meal quickly turned into feasting as the neighbourhood and friends celebrated his safe return. When asked where he had been, the…
PRAYAGRAJ: The spiritual journey to Maha Kumbh proved to be the “final destination” for 54 devotees facing health issues. These deaths in the mela area since the world’s largest congregation began on Jan 13 do not include 30 pilgrims who died in the Mauni Amavasya stampede on Jan 29, reports Rajeev Mani.The congregation also witnessed…
NEW DELHI: Officials on Monday announced that Prayagraj Raj Sangam station will remain closed for passengers from February 9 to February 14 amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh. However, regular and special trains are running from the other 8 stations; Prayagraj Chheoki, Naini, Prayagraj Junction, Subedarganj, Prayag, Phaphamau, Prayagraj Rambagh and Jhusi. Akhilesh Yadav on traffic…
