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  Going for Maha Kumbh 2025? 5 famous temples in Prayagraj you shouldn’t miss

  Travel | January 10, 2025 13:46 IST

  Mahakumbh 2025: Experience the divine essence of Prayagraj during Maha Kumbh 2025! Visit these 5 revered temples, each a testament to India's rich spiritual heritage.

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  Mahakumbh: Railways to run special train from Bengaluru for Christmas and Kumbh Mela 2025

  Karnataka | January 10, 2025 12:37 IST

  Mahakumbh 2025: Train number 06215 Mysuru-Prayagraj One-way Kumbh Express Special will leave Mysuru at 3 am on December 23 and is scheduled to reach Prayagraj junction at 3 am on the respective Wednesday.

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  Mahakumbh: 12 special trains to run from Patna for Kumbh Mela | Check details

  Bihar | January 10, 2025 12:38 IST

  Mahakumbh 2025: Kumbh mela is expected to host over 45 crore pilgrims from all across the world. The Indian Railways have introduced several special trains for travellers from various states in the country.

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  Mahakumbh 2025: Preparations intensify as Prayagraj gears up for Mahakumbh 2025

  News | January 09, 2025 16:01 IST

  Preparations for the highly-anticipated Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2025 are underway on December 19. Authorities are making elaborate arrangements for the mega event. Drone visuals showed the preparations at Sangam's VIP ghat. Watch to know more!

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  Kumbh Mela 2025: Mobile app designed for smooth crowd management, better coordination for police

  Uttar Pradesh | December 19, 2024 19:13 IST

  Mahakumbh 2025: The government has set up tent cities being constructed and operated in the Mahakumbh Mela area designed to meet the needs of international tourists, VIPs, and general pilgrims.

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  Uttarakhand SIT notice to three firms in alleged COVID testing scam in Kumbh

  India | June 21, 2021 12:34 IST

  According to SIT sources, notice has been issued to Max Corporate Service New Delhi, Nalwa Laboratories Pvt Ltd of Haryana, and Dr Lalchandani Lab for questioning. The SIT has given them four days to appear before it.

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  Uttarakhand: SIT to probe fake Covid testing during Kumbh

  India | June 19, 2021 9:12 IST

  The Uttarakhand Police has set up a special investigation team to probe allegations that fake Covid tests were conducted during the Haridwar Kumbh Mela.

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  Swami Avdheshanand Giri welcomes PM Modi's request, appeals to keep Kumbh Mela only symbolic now

  News | April 17, 2021 11:00 IST

  PM Narendra Modi spoke to Swami Avdheshanand Giri over telephone, requested that as now two shahi snans have concluded, Kumbh Mela should now only be symbolic in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Kumbh: Over 30 lakh devotees take holy dip till 6 pm on second 'Shahi Snan'

  India | April 13, 2021 7:49 IST

  A total of 31 lakh devotees took a holy dip on the occasion of the second 'Shahi Snan' at the Har Ki Pauri till six pm on Monday during the ongoing Kumbh Mela amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  Kumbh Mela 2021: Important dates, Covid-19 SOPs, guidelines - All you need to know

  India | March 11, 2021 9:30 IST

  The Uttarakhand government has issued standard operating procedures making it mandatory for devotees to produce a negative report of RT-PCR test conducted not earlier than 72 hours of arrival and warning of penal action against COVID-19 SOP violators.

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  Kumbh mela preparations underway amid corona fear | Watch Special report

  News | March 08, 2021 13:05 IST

  Preparations are underway for Kumbh Mela 2021 to be held from 1st to 30th April in Haridwar.

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  Kumbh Mela 2021 limited to 30 days, to begin on April 1 | All you need to know

  India | February 18, 2021 10:10 IST

  The state government has also emphasised reducing the duration of Kumbh as they fear becoming a hot spot of the virus. Earlier, the Haridwar District Magistrate C Ravishankar said that pilgrims will need passes to attend Kumbh.

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  'Magh Mela' gets attraction from foreign tourists in Prayagraj

  News | February 10, 2021 16:40 IST

  A large number of foreign tourists are getting attracted towards Magh Mela. Magh Mela is an annual festival that is held in the month of 'Magha' according to the Hindu calendar, near river banks and Hindu temples. Foreign tourists are also performing Kalpvas on the bank of Sangam Ghat in UP's Prayagraj.

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  Kumbh calling: 40 companies of central paramilitary forces to be deployed in Haridwar

  India | December 26, 2020 20:12 IST

  Forty companies of central paramilitary forces will be deployed for the Kumbh Mela starting here next month, a senior police official said.

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  Haridwar Kumbh 2021 to be held as per schedule, says Uttarakhand CM

  India | July 22, 2020 22:07 IST

  Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat Wednesday said the 2021 Haridwar Kumbh mela will be held on schedule. However, the manner in which it has been traditionally organised may see some changes depending on the coronavirus situation at that time.  

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  Kiran Bedi lauds UP Police for ensuring peace in wake of Ayodhya verdict

  India | November 28, 2019 14:29 IST

  "The arrangements made during Kumbh and after Ayodhya verdict to maintain law and order by the state police is appreciable. The civil society also helped and media also acted wisely," Bedi told reporters after inaugurating the the two-day event.

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  Mahashivratri: Sea of devotees takes last holy dip in Kumbh mela | Pics

  India | March 04, 2019 15:58 IST

  The day symbolises the last holy bath of the Kalpvasis and is directly related to Lord Shiva. According to mythology, it is the day Lord Shiva got married and hence is eagerly awaited by his followers, who worship him.

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  Fire Breaks Out In Bihar Governor Lalji Tandon's Tent At Kumbh Mela

  News | February 13, 2019 10:13 IST

  A third incident of fire took place at the Kumbh mela in Prayagraj late on Tuesday night. The fire erupted at the tent in which Bihar Governor Lalji Tandon was staying.

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  Saints to hold talks over Ram Mandir construction at Param Dharam Sansad at Kumbha

  News | January 28, 2019 11:05 IST

  Saints to hold talks over Ram Mandir construction at Param Dharam Sansad at Kumbha

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  Priyanka Gandhi likely to begin political innings with holy dip at Kumbh on February 4

  National | January 26, 2019 17:30 IST

  According to informed sources, the Gandhis have zeroed in on February 4 for the holy dip on the occasion of "Mauni Amavasya" and the second "Shahi Snan".