NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the just-concluded Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, and said the gathering of millions, just like the consecration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, marked the awakening of India’s national consciousness as well as a rebuttal of doubts about the nation’s collective strength.He said the auspicious, once-in-a-generation occasion turned into…
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his address on Maha Kumbh in the lower house of the Parliament.Rahul attacked PM Modi for not paying the condolences to people who lost their lives in the stampede in January during the recently concluded Maha Kumbh…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a stinging attack at rival Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) in Bihar, saying “jungle raj people are having a problem with Maha Kumbh“.Using “jungle raj” to allude to Lalu Yadav‘s governance in Bihar, PM Modi those who were rattled by Ram Mandir in Ayodhya are now abusing…
Actress Katrina Kaif, known for her grace and versatility in Indian cinema, has often expressed her deep respect for spirituality and religious traditions. She has been spotted visiting temples and spiritual sites, reflecting her strong inclination toward faith and inner peace. On Feb 24, Katrina visited Prayagraj, where she met Parmarth Niketan Ashram President Swami…
NEW DELHI: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav and minister Krishna Gaur on Wednesday strongly criticized West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for her “Mrityu Kumbh” remark about the Mahakumbh festival. They demanded an apology from Banerjee, who had expressed concerns about inadequate arrangements leading to stampedes at the religious gathering. Chief minister Yadav condemned…
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: To the list of superstitions linked with ‘unlucky’ 13 has been added the lucky coincidence of a presumed Maha Kumbh stampede victim from Prayagraj trudging back home this Tuesday to find the neighbourhood commemorating his ‘tehrvi’ – the ritual performed on 13th day after a death.Turns out 60-something Khunti Guru, nonplussed at the fuss…
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…
