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Budget Session: Ruckus erupted in Parliament over Mahakumbh stampede incident
New Delhi, February 3: A political uproar has erupted in both the Lower House and Upper House of the Parliament disrupting the proceedings on the second day of the Budget Session.
Mahakumbh stampede: Judicial Commission visits Prayagraj's Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital
Prayagraj, January 31: A three-member judicial commission, formed to investigate the tragic stampede that occurred on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya during the ongoing Maha Kumbh, visited Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital, in Prayagraj on Friday.
Mahakumbh stampede: Judicial commission arrives in Prayagraj to investigate incident
Prayagraj, January 31: A three-member judicial commission constituted to investigate the tragic stampede that occurred on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya during the Maha Kumbh, has arrived in Prayagraj to investigate the incident that occurred on 29 January.
Maha Kumbh: UP Chief Secretary meets injured at Hospital in Prayagraj, says 'all treated well'
Prayagraj, January 30: Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh visited the Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital in Prayagraj on Thursday to meet those injured in a stampede that occured during the Maha Kumbh a day earlier, which commenced on January 13.
Actor-model Milind Soman takes dip in Sangam with wife Ankita Konwar
Prayagraj, January 30: Actor and model Milind Soman took a dip in Triveni Sangam at the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, along with his wife Ankita Konwar.
Judicial inquiry commission set up, strict action to be taken against guilty, says UP Dy CM Brajesh Pathak
Ayodhya, January 30: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Thursday, said that the state government has taken the stampede incident at Mahakumbh very seriously and has set up a judicial inquiry commission to investigate the matter.
Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah announces support after four deaths at Maha Kumbh
Bengaluru, January 30: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah confirmed the deaths of four people from the state at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj and assured that immediate steps have been taken.
Maha Kumbh: Hema Malini takes holy dip in Sangam on Mauni Amavasya
Prayagraj, January 29: Veteran actor-turned-politician Hema Malini, on Wednesday, took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya.
Former Odisha CM Patnaik offers condolences on Maha Kumbh stampede deaths
Bhubaneswar, January 29: Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a stampede in Prayagraj on Wednesday and wished a swift recovery for those injured in the tragic incident.
Swami Avimukteshwaranand urges devotees to keep patience, says no specific place for holy dip
Prayagraj, January 29: Jagadguru Shankaracharaya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Maharaj, has appealed to the devotees to take holy dip anywhere in the Kumbh Kshetra and there is "no specific place" for it.
Heart wrenching incident...: CM Yogi offers condolences to families of deceased, announces Rs 25 lakh assistance for kins
Prayagraj, January 29: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday expressed grief over the stampede at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj and offered condolences to the families of the deceased.
Huge influx of devotees in Ayodhya on Mauni Amavasya; over 50 lakh pilgrims visit holy city in 72 hours
Ayodhya, Jan 29: While lakhs of pilgrims flock to Prayagraj for the 'Mauni Amavasya snan', the holy city of Ayodhya also witnessed an overwhelming surge of devotees on the auspicious occasion.
Bageshwar Dham Chief urges devotees at Mahakumbh to take holy dips from respective locations
Prayagraj, January 29: Bageshwar Dham Chief Dhirendra Krishna Shastri on Wednesday said that he had circulated a video message after the Mahakumbh stampede urging devotees to take a holy dip from wherever they were.
Maha Kumbh 2025: Over 57 million devotees take holy dip at Triveni Sangam on Mauni Amavasya
Prayagraj, January 29: On the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, more than 57.1 million devotees took a holy dip in the Triveni waters today, said an official statement from Uttar Pradesh Information Department.
Mahakumbh: Akhadas take Amrit Snan at Triveni Sangam with their deities
Prayagraj, January 29: As the Amrit Snan began after a brief halt due to a stampede-like situation, the Akhadas took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam with their deities for the Amrit Snan on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, which is also the day of the Second Shahi Snan.
Maha Kumbh: Akharas gather at Triveni Sangam for 'Amrit Snan' on Mauni Amavasya
Prayagraj, January 29: Members of Akhara's gathered in small numbers at Triveni Sangam on Wednesday to take an 'Amrit Snan' on the occasion of 'Mauni Amavasya.
Uttarakhand government issues toll-free helplines for Mahakumbh devotees
Dehradun, January 29: Uttarakhand government on Wednesday released toll-free numbers to assist its citizens attending the Mahakumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.
Baba Ramdev urges devotees to go to nearest ghat' for Amrit Snan after Maha Kumbh incident
Prayagraj, January 29: Following the stampede-like situation at the Maha Kumbh earlier on Wednesday, Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev urged people to go to the nearest ghat and take Amrit Snan, saying the flow of water from the Sangam would definitely reach every ghat in Prayagraj.
DIG Maha Kumbh orders horse-mounted police to clear Triveni Sangam Ghat
Prayagraj, January 29: DIG Mahakumbh, Vaibhav Krishna has ordered horse-mounted police personnel to move devotees to vacate the Triveni Sangam ghat.
Trains crossing Patna cancelled after Prayagraj stampede
Patna, Jan 29: The stampede at the Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj has led to significant disruptions in train services, particularly affecting pilgrims travelling from Bihar.
Ektaa Kapoor takes a vow of silence this Mauni Amavasya, 'silence please'
Mumbai, Jan 29: Commemorating Mauni Amavasya today on 29th January 2025, television and film producer, Ektaa Kapoor has kept a vow of silence. She recently took to her official Instagram handle, and shared a video, gesturing everyone to stay silent during Mauni Amavasya. "Mauni amavas silence pls", Ektaa Kapoor captioned the post.
Railways to run 360 trains today from Prayagraj for Mauni Amavasya
Prayagraj,, January 29: The Railways will run 360 trains across different stations in Prayagraj district on Wednesday on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, one of the main snan days at the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela.
Prayed for those who got injured: Swami Chidanand Saraswati on Maha Kumbh incident
Prayagraj, January 29: Parmarth Niketan Ashram President Swami Chidanand Saraswati on Wednesday said that prayers were held for those injured in the recent stampede like situation at the Maha Kumbh Mela.
PM Modi continues to monitor situation in Mahakumbh, speaks to UP CM third time since morning
New Delhi, January 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is continuously monitoring the situation in the MahaKumbh after a stampede-like situation in the early morning.
Baba Ramdev prays for speedy recovery of injured in Mahakumbh incident
Prayagraj, January 29: Following the stampede-like situation in Mahakumbh earlier on Wednesday, Yoga exponent Baba Ramdev said that he led a symbolic prayer and 'snan' ritual for the recovery of those injured in the incident and offered his prayers and good wishes for the affected individuals.
Union Minister Amit Shah speaks to CM Yogi after stampede-like situation in Mahakumbh
New Delhi, January 29: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday spoke to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to take stock of the situation that occurred at Sangam during the Mauni Amavasya celebrations at the Mahakumbh Mela.
Stampede-like situation at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj; some people injured, says official
Prayagraj, January 29: A 'stampede-like' situation arose at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj in the early hours of Wednesday, leading to some people being injured, according to Special Executive Officer Akanksha Rana.
Mahakumbh: Maha Nirvani Akhara reaches Sangam Ghat for Mauni Amavasya snan
Prayagraj, January 29: Amid the crowd of devotees gathered in Prayagraj, Maha Nirvani Akhara reached the Sangam ghat to participate in the Amrit Snan on the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya on Wednesday.
Prayagraj: Huge crowd gathers at Sangam ghat for 'Amrit Snan' on Mauni Amavasya
Prayagraj, January 29: In the early hours of Wednesday, Prayagraj witnessed a huge crowd gathering near the ghats of Triveni Sangam to take a holy dip on the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya in Mahakumbh. Over 80 to 100 million people are expected to reach the ghats.
Maha Kumbh stampede: Situation under control now, some devotees injured critically, says CM Yogi
New Delhi, Jan 29: Chief Minister Yogi Adiyanath on Wednesday said the situation in Maha Kumbh was now under control and some devotees have been critically injured in the stampede.
Maha Kumbh 2025: Revised timetable for Mauni Amavasya Snan announced, check for details
Prayagraj, January 28: The revised timetable for the traditional Amrit Snan of the Akharas during the Mauni Amavasya Snan at Maha Kumbh Prayagraj 2025 has been announced.
Maha Kumbh 2025: Yogi govt to greet 100 million devotees with rose petals on Mauni Amavasya
Prayagraj, January 28: On the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya, marking the Mahakumbh 2025, the Yogi government is set to welcome an estimated 100 Million devotees with a grand flowery spectacle. In a unique gesture, rose petals will be showered from the sky, adding a divine touch to the Amrit Snan festival and enhancing the spiritual fervour of the occasion, according to the Uttar Pradesh government statement.
Unprecedented crowds flock to Prayagraj for Mauni Amavasya at Varanasi Railway Station
Varanasi, Jan 28: As the second Amrit Snan of the Maha Kumbh approaches on Mauni Amavasya, an overwhelming wave of devotees is streaming toward Prayagraj from all corners of the country.
Maha Kumbh: Authorities beef up measures for grand Mauni Amavasya snan
Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 28: As millions of devotees and tourists gather in Prayagraj for the Mauni Amavasya Snan at Maha Kumbh 2025 on Wednesday, the state administration and police have intensified efforts and measures to ensure a secure and comfortable experience for them.
Maha Kumbh: Mauni Amavasya's grand 'Amrit Snan' sees massive preparations for crores of devotees
Prayagraj, Jan 28: As the sacred waters of Triveni Sangam beckon millions of pilgrims for the largest Amrit Snan (holy bath) of the Maha Kumbh, the city of Prayagraj is brimming with meticulous arrangements to accommodate the expected 10 to 15 crore devotees. This once-in-a-lifetime event, coinciding with the revered Mauni Amavasya, has sparked a flurry of activity, as preparations are underway to ensure the comfort and safety of every visitor.
Prayagraj railway division gears up with special arrangements for Mauni Amavasya festival
Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 27: The grand Mahakumbh festival at Prayagraj's Sangam has drawn over 13 crore devotees so far. Now, preparations are in full swing for the Amrit Snan on Mauni Amavasya, January 29, 2025, when an expected 10 crore pilgrims are expected to take a holy dip at Triveni Sangam on the auspicious occasion.
UP Minister announces preparations for Mauni Amavasya on January 29, focuses on traffic, crowd management
Prayagraj, January 21: Uttar Pradesh Minister AK Sharma announced on Tuesday that authorities are focusing on preparations for the upcoming Mauni Amavasya on January 29, anticipating large crowds of devotees.
Mahakumbh 2025: Yogi Adityanath govt gears up for 'Amrit Snan on Mauni Amavasya'
Prayagraj, January 16: : After the successful completion of Paush Purnima and Makar Sankranti, the Yogi Adityanath government has now shifted its complete focus to the preparations for the Amrit Snan on Mauni Amavasya, scheduled for January 29, according to an official statement.
UP CM Yogi issues directives to accommodate 8-10 crore devotees expected on Mauni Amavasya
Lucknow, January 15: As part of the Maha Kumbh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath convened a high-level review meeting and stressed the importance of seamless arrangements to accommodate a massive turnout of devotees expected to visit the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj for the holy dip during Mauni Amavasya on January 29.