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Mahakumbh special trains to have engines on both sides: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said that ₹5,000 crores have been invested in the preparations for Mahakumbh over the two years leading up to the fair.

Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during inspection in Prayagraj on Sunday (HT)

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Published on Dec 08, 2024 10:42 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

2,500 ‘Make In India’ drones to dazzle opening, closing ceremonies of Mahakumbh

Mahakumbh 2025 will feature a stunning drone show with 2,500 drones on January 14 and February 26, showcasing cultural themes and divine scenes.

The preparations are ongoing: Tent city taking shape ahead of Mahakumbh on the banks of Sangam in Prayagraj. (Anil Kumar Maurya/HT)

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Updated on Dec 08, 2024 10:37 PM IST

ByQazi Faraz Ahmad, Lucknow

‘Smart Prayagraj’ ready to welcome pilgrims to Mahakumbh: Yogi Adityanath

CM directed officials to decorate Mahakumbh Nagar and Prayagraj in accordance with its ancient glory in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit on December 13

CM Yogi Adityanath addressing police personnel and posing for a photo with cops at mela area on Saturday. (HT)

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Updated on Dec 08, 2024 07:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

Prayagraj’s ₹106.68 cr GST collection from hotels, restaurants highest in U.P.

Uttar Pradesh saw arrival of 31.85 crore visitors in 2022-2023 while the state government collected ₹330.79 crore as GST from hotels and restaurants in different districts in the state the same year.

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Updated on Dec 08, 2024 05:56 AM IST

ByUmesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow

CM Yogi seeks Akharas’ cooperation for a divine, grand Mahakumbh

Yogi Adityanath said seers of Akharas should refrain from any act or action which may tarnish the image of Sanatan Dharma

CM Yogi Adityanath interacting with seers of the Akharas in Prayagraj on Dec 7. (HT photo)

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Updated on Dec 07, 2024 10:52 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

Yogi Adityanath in Mahakumbh Nagar today to review preparations

As per the schedule, the chief minister will arrive at the Police Line helipad from Varanasi at 1 pm. From here, he will proceed to the Circuit House.

Mahakumbh is scheduled to begin on January 13, 2025 (HT File)

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Updated on Dec 07, 2024 08:46 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

Industry closure plan firmed up for clean Ganga during Mahakumbh

This plan by the U.P. environment and climate change department involves temporarily shutting down those industrial units in 23 Uttar Pradesh and two Uttarakhand districts that discharge waste into the Ganga or its catchment area near the Shahi Snan dates during the Prayagraj Mahakumbh

Workers construct temporary pontoon bridges over the Ganga as part of preparations for the Mahakumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj on Friday. (PTI PHOTO)

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Updated on Dec 07, 2024 05:50 AM IST

ByGaurav Saigal, Lucknow

Prayagraj, Mahakumbh Nagar gear up for PM’s December 13 visit

All departments directed to decorate offices; government buildings to feature facade lighting, beautification efforts

The new Ganga Rail Bridge that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate during his visit to Prayagraj on December 13 (HT)

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Updated on Dec 06, 2024 08:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

Stalin, Mamata, Omar...: Mahakumbh guest list transcends political barriers

The guest list has been given to Uttar Pradesh ministers who will fan out across the country to invite governors and chief ministers to the Mahakumbh.

Floating barriers built on the Ganga for the upcoming Mahakumbh Mela, in Prayagraj (ANI PHOTO)

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Updated on Dec 06, 2024 04:39 AM IST

ByUmesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow

West UP industries to halt operations for clean Ganga during Mahakumbh

The state government, along with the pollution control department, has devised a roster to regulate industrial operations on specific dates corresponding to the Mahakumbh bathing schedule.

The Ganga river-bed, near Sangam in Prayagraj (File)

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Updated on Dec 04, 2024 08:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Meerut

Mahakumbh gets ₹2,100 cr boost from Centre; CM thanks PM

The Central government approved ₹2,100 crore for the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, with the first installment released ahead of PM Modi's visit.

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath in a post on X thanked the PM. (Sourced)

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Updated on Dec 04, 2024 06:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

26 statues to adorn prominent crossings in Prayagraj

These statues would be made from fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) and the size would vary from a few feet to over 6 feet tall.

A statue that would be put up at an intersection in Sangam city. (Sourced)

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Updated on Dec 03, 2024 08:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

UP govt introduces online vehicle booking, ‘pink taxis’ for Mahakumbh 2025

The e-vehicle system is also a move to align with the UP government's Green Mahakumbh initiative, promoting a cleaner and more sustainable environment.

The Mahakumbh Mela, held every 12 years, will take place from January 14, 2025 in Prayagraj.(HT File Photo)

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Updated on Dec 02, 2024 08:12 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Mahakumbh 2025: Heritage walks, water sports, helicopter rides await visitors

Minister of tourism and culture Jaiveer Singh highlighted the festival’s inclusivity and diverse offerings. “We aim to offer something for everyone at Mahakumbh 2025, whether it’s heritage walks, water sports, or helicopter rides,” said Singh.

Adventure enthusiasts can indulge in water sports, while aerial tours of the city (AP)

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Published on Dec 01, 2024 09:17 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Mahakumbh-2025: All ongoing road revamps to be completed before PM’s Dec 13 Prayagraj visit

Preparations for Mahakumbh-2025 are on track ahead of PM Modi's visit on Dec 13, with infrastructure projects set to be completed by Dec 10.

A newly decked up flyover near the Allahabad high court in Prayagraj. (HT photo)

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Updated on Dec 01, 2024 06:04 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

From drones to road projects: How is UP govt preparing to host Maha Kumbh 2025

Maha Kumbh 2025: UP CM Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to provide a seamless experience for pilgrims from across India and abroad to attend the event.

Chief Minister of India's Uttar Pradesh state, Yogi Adityanath (3R), inspects the ongoing preparations ahead of the Maha Kumbh Mela festival, along the banks of Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers in Prayagraj on November 27, 2024.(AFP)

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Published on Dec 01, 2024 10:43 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Yogi, Gadkari stress on completion of Mahakumbh roads by December 25

Both leaders directed officials to complete work on national highways, bypasses, inner ring roads, and bridges related to Mahakumbh by December 25 without fail.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari and others during a review meeting at the former’s official residence, in Lucknow on Saturday. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Dec 01, 2024 06:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Yogi inaugurates ₹237.38 cr projects for Mahakumbh

Addressing the ‘swachhagrahis’, boatmen and sanitation workers and others, the CM said that they were the base of the grand event of Mahakumbh.

CM Yogi reviews preparations for Mahakumbh in Prayagraj on Wednesday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 28, 2024 08:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

Mahakumbh-2025 will be grander than Kumbh-2019: Yogi

Addressing the ‘swachhagrahis’, boatmen and sanitation workers and others, the CM said that they were the base of the grand event of Mahakumbh.

Yogi Adityanath inaugurating projects related to the mega fair for safety, sanitation workers, and Ganga Sewadoots during his visit to Prayagraj on Wednesday. (HT )

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Updated on Nov 28, 2024 07:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

Colour codes, routes fixed for 13,400 registered e-rickshaws ahead of Mahakumbh

In a special programme organised at RTO Office, e-rickshaw drivers were provided with coloured stickers according to their designated routes.

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Updated on Nov 27, 2024 08:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

Three-day camp for passport services in Prayagraj in Dec

Now residents can apply for their passports conveniently during a three-day Passport Camp being organised at the Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) in Prayagraj, on December 16, 17, and 18.

The mobile van facility for passport services. (HT)

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Updated on Nov 27, 2024 08:12 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

UP: Robots to be deployed for fire safety at Mahakumbh 2025

These robots are capable of climbing stairs and extinguishing fires with precision, ensuring faster and safer responses.

Juna Akhara seers during the ‘Nagar Pravesh’ procession ahead of Mahakumbh-2025 in Prayagraj (Anil kumar Maurya/HT)

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Published on Nov 26, 2024 01:42 PM IST

PTI | ByHT News Desk

Mahakumbh 2025: Sacred Triveni water to be sold at stations

Prayagraj will sell sacred Triveni water at transport hubs for pilgrims during Mahakumbh-2025, managed by women from self-help groups to empower local entrepreneurship.

The metal containers and Moonj grass baskets in which the Triveni’s water would be sold (HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 26, 2024 06:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

Folk arts take centre stage on Day 1 of Deshaj

The highlight of the programme was ‘Chalo Chale Kumbh Chale’ performance by folk singer Malini Awasthi. Artistes from several states will be performing in the two-day event.

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Updated on Nov 23, 2024 08:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

MAHAKUMBH-2025: Shringverpur Dham, a city with lord Ram connect, to become a religious tourism spot

The Uttar Pradesh government has developed Shringverpur Dham of Prayagraj with a budget of over ₹37.81 crores, enhancing the region’s cultural and spiritual heritage, inform officials.

The Nishadraj Tourist Park set up at Shringverpur Dham in Prayagraj. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Nov 23, 2024 07:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

PM Modi likely to arrive at Sangam for aarti via Nishadraj cruise liner

Simultaneous arrangements are also being made to bring the Prime Minister to Sangam via the Naini Bridge route, though the cruise liner remains the more likely option.

The grand statue of Lord Ram and Nishadraj embracing each other at Shringverpur Dham in Prayagraj. (HT)

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Updated on Nov 23, 2024 06:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

Atiq wife lookalike spotted in Sitapur, cops on toes for hours

A woman, accompanied by four-armed people in an SUV, visited a madrasa in Daanpurwa village on Sunday night, says officer

Shaista Parveen, who carries a reward of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>50,000, is one of the most wanted accused of UP Police and is at large after her name surfaced among the key conspirators in the killings of lawyer Umesh Pal and his two police gunners in Prayagraj on February 24, 2023. (File Photo)

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Published on Nov 20, 2024 10:02 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Land allocation to all 13 akharas in mela area finalised for Mahakumbh

Preparations for Mahakumbh-2025 in Prayagraj advance as land for 13 akharas is allocated, with more than 100 bighas distributed for their camps.

Saints in mela area near Sangam during the land allocation process for setting up of their camps ahead of the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 20, 2024 08:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

Exotic avian guests start arriving on Sangam banks

The Mahakumbh in Prayagraj attracts bird lovers with endangered Indian skimmers and the swift peregrine falcon, while a Bird Festival celebrates their arrival.

Migratory birds at the Sangam in Prayagraj. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 19, 2024 07:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

‘Ganga in Prayagraj to be fit for holy dip by December-end’

The main focus is on the development of the sewage system to check river pollution, said Anurag Srivastava, principal secretary, Namami Gange and project director, Rajya Swachh Ganga Mission.

Currently, the state government is working to connect the drains with sewer lines and to intercept the flow of effluents from the drains into the river before the mega religious congregation. (FOR REPRESENTATION)

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Updated on Nov 15, 2024 09:42 AM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh, Lucknow

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Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said that ₹5,000 crores have been invested in the preparations for Mahakumbh over the two years leading up to the fair.

Mahakumbh 2025 will feature a stunning drone show with 2,500 drones on January 14 and February 26, showcasing cultural themes and divine scenes.

CM directed officials to decorate Mahakumbh Nagar and Prayagraj in accordance with its ancient glory in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit on December 13

Uttar Pradesh saw arrival of 31.85 crore visitors in 2022-2023 while the state government collected ₹330.79 crore as GST from hotels and restaurants in different districts in the state the same year.

Yogi Adityanath said seers of Akharas should refrain from any act or action which may tarnish the image of Sanatan Dharma

As per the schedule, the chief minister will arrive at the Police Line helipad from Varanasi at 1 pm. From here, he will proceed to the Circuit House.

This plan by the U.P. environment and climate change department involves temporarily shutting down those industrial units in 23 Uttar Pradesh and two Uttarakhand districts that discharge waste into the Ganga or its catchment area near the Shahi Snan dates during the Prayagraj Mahakumbh

All departments directed to decorate offices; government buildings to feature facade lighting, beautification efforts

The guest list has been given to Uttar Pradesh ministers who will fan out across the country to invite governors and chief ministers to the Mahakumbh.

The state government, along with the pollution control department, has devised a roster to regulate industrial operations on specific dates corresponding to the Mahakumbh bathing schedule.

The Central government approved ₹2,100 crore for the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, with the first installment released ahead of PM Modi's visit.

These statues would be made from fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) and the size would vary from a few feet to over 6 feet tall.

The e-vehicle system is also a move to align with the UP government's Green Mahakumbh initiative, promoting a cleaner and more sustainable environment.

Minister of tourism and culture Jaiveer Singh highlighted the festival’s inclusivity and diverse offerings. “We aim to offer something for everyone at Mahakumbh 2025, whether it’s heritage walks, water sports, or helicopter rides,” said Singh.

Preparations for Mahakumbh-2025 are on track ahead of PM Modi's visit on Dec 13, with infrastructure projects set to be completed by Dec 10.

Maha Kumbh 2025: UP CM Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to provide a seamless experience for pilgrims from across India and abroad to attend the event.

Both leaders directed officials to complete work on national highways, bypasses, inner ring roads, and bridges related to Mahakumbh by December 25 without fail.

Addressing the ‘swachhagrahis’, boatmen and sanitation workers and others, the CM said that they were the base of the grand event of Mahakumbh.

Addressing the ‘swachhagrahis’, boatmen and sanitation workers and others, the CM said that they were the base of the grand event of Mahakumbh.

In a special programme organised at RTO Office, e-rickshaw drivers were provided with coloured stickers according to their designated routes.

Now residents can apply for their passports conveniently during a three-day Passport Camp being organised at the Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) in Prayagraj, on December 16, 17, and 18.

These robots are capable of climbing stairs and extinguishing fires with precision, ensuring faster and safer responses.

Prayagraj will sell sacred Triveni water at transport hubs for pilgrims during Mahakumbh-2025, managed by women from self-help groups to empower local entrepreneurship.

The highlight of the programme was ‘Chalo Chale Kumbh Chale’ performance by folk singer Malini Awasthi. Artistes from several states will be performing in the two-day event.

The Uttar Pradesh government has developed Shringverpur Dham of Prayagraj with a budget of over ₹37.81 crores, enhancing the region’s cultural and spiritual heritage, inform officials.

Simultaneous arrangements are also being made to bring the Prime Minister to Sangam via the Naini Bridge route, though the cruise liner remains the more likely option.

A woman, accompanied by four-armed people in an SUV, visited a madrasa in Daanpurwa village on Sunday night, says officer

Preparations for Mahakumbh-2025 in Prayagraj advance as land for 13 akharas is allocated, with more than 100 bighas distributed for their camps.

The Mahakumbh in Prayagraj attracts bird lovers with endangered Indian skimmers and the swift peregrine falcon, while a Bird Festival celebrates their arrival.

The main focus is on the development of the sewage system to check river pollution, said Anurag Srivastava, principal secretary, Namami Gange and project director, Rajya Swachh Ganga Mission.

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