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Baba Bageshwar in Bihar for five-day religious event

Patna, March 6: Religious preacher Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, popularly known as Baba Bageshwar, will be in Bihar's Gopalganj for a five-day religious event at the historic Ram Janki Math in Ramnagar from Thursday.

Swift action prevented panic, ensured order after Maha Kumbh stampede: CM Yogi

Lucknow, March 3: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday praised his government's prompt actions following the tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on January 29.

'Videos of Cairo, Kathmandu used to defame Mahakumbh': CM Yogi slams opposition

Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 27: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a blistering attack on the opposition after the conclusion of the Prayagraj Mahakumbh.

Maharashtra Deputy CM Shinde praises management of Mahakumbh by UP CM Yogi's govt

Mumbai, February 27: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday praised the management in Mahakumbh by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's government. He also gave assurance on the Pune rape incident that the culprit will not be spared.

Your guidance, good wishes always provide new energy: CM Yogi thanks PM Modi for successful Maha Kumbh

Lucknow, Feb 27: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday attributed the successful completion of Maha Kumbh 2025 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, calling the grand religious gathering the "Maha Yagya of unity, equality, and harmony."

Railways to run over 350 trains from Prayagraj on Maha Shivaratri

New Delhi, February 25: The Indian Railways has undertaken special arrangements for Maha Shivaratri, planning to run more than 350 additional trains from Prayagraj to facilitate the return of pilgrims following the final Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025 on February 26, said Indian Railway in a statement.

CM Yogi defends Maha Kumbh arrangements, slams SP for previous handling of Kumbh in 2013

Lucknow, February 25: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday strongly defended the arrangements for the Maha Kumbh, while criticizing the opposition, especially the Samajwadi Party (SP), for their handling of the Kumbh Mela in 2013 and for appointing Mohammad Azam Khan as the Kumbh Mela in charge.

OP Rajbhar praises Yogi govt for Maha Kumbh arrangements, slams SP chief Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow, February 24: As millions of devotees continue to throng the Maha Kumbh, Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister OP Rajbhar on Monday praised the Yogi Adityanath government for the successful organization of Maha Kumbh, stating that the large turnout of devotees reflects the administration's efforts.

UP CM has done very good arrangements: Shankaracharya Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham returns from Maha Kumbh

Tiruchirappalli, February 24: Shankaracharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, Vijayendra Saraswati Swamigal, arrived at Trichy International Airport after participating in the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

Maha Kumbh: Sanitation workers elated over receiving praise from PM Modi

New Delhi, Feb 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday commended the hard work of sanitation workers at the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj and credited them for the all-round praise that the holy city is receiving from domestic and foreign dignitaries during their visit for holy bath.

Rajesh Adani, Pranav Adani call Maha Kumbh a divine experience

Prayagraj, Feb 21: Adani Group Managing Director Rajesh Adani and Adani Enterprises Director Pranav Adani described their experience at the Maha Kumbh as divine and hailed the Uttar Pradesh government's efforts to organise the mega-religious event.

Assam CM, family take holy dip at Sangam

Guwahati, Feb 21: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a dip in Maha Kumbh on Friday and said that words cannot describe his experience.

Bhole Baba gets clean chit in Hathras stampede that claimed 121 lives

Lucknow, Feb 21: The Judicial Commission investigating the tragic stampede in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, has submitted its final report to the Yogi Adityanath-led government. The incident, which took place on July 2, 2024, during a religious congregation, claimed 121 lives, most of them women, and left dozens injured.

Misleading claims on Mahakumbh an affront to 56 crore devotees: CM Yogi in UP Assembly

Lucknow, Feb 19: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday hit out at the opposition Samajwadi Party (SP) over its alleged attempts to defame the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj with baseless and misleading claims.

'No Vehicle Zone' implemented in Prayagraj ahead of Magh Purnima Snan

Prayagraj, February 11: Ahead of the Magh Purnima Snan at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj February 12, the administration on Tuesday morning declared a 'No Vehicle' zone' in the area.

Mahakumbh 2027 to be organised in Uttarakhand: CM Dhami

Prayagraj, February 9: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday announced that MahaKumbh 2027 will be held in Uttarakhand and it will be a well-organised event, ensuring the best facilities for devotees. He emphasised consultations with saints and religious organisations for meticulous planning.

CM Yogi inspects Sangam Nose site; reviews Mauni Amavasya incident and arrangements for 'Basant Panchami Snan'

Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 1: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Prayagraj on Saturday to review the aftermath of the Mauni Amavasya events at the Mahakumbh Mela.

Swami Chidanand calls Maha Kumbh stampede 'unfortunate,' stresses on following safety measures

Prayagraj, January 29: Swami Chidanand Saraswati, President of Parmarth Niketan Ashram, expressed condolences over the stampede during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, calling it an 'unfortunate incident' and stressed the importance of following the instructions of the administration for safety.

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.

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.

PM Modi speaks to UP CM Yogi on Mahakumbh Mela incident, calls for swift action

New Delhi, January 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday to review the situation at the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj.

Maha Kumbh stampede: PM Modi speaks to CM Yogi, monitors situation

New Delhi, Jan 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath twice in an hour to monitor the stampede-like situation at the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Wednesday.

Kabir Khan's holy dip at Maha Kumbh ignites discussion on social media

Mumbai, Jan 28: Filmmaker Kabir Khan recently took a holy dip at the Mahakumbh, an event that not only marked a spiritual moment for him but also sparked widespread discussion on social media.

Events like Mahakumbh fell prey to 'mismanagement and disorder' during previous regimes, says CM Yogi

New Delhi, January 28: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday accused previous governments of failing to manage religious events like the Mahakumbh, which led to mismanagement, disorder, and anarchy.

Gujarat: Amit Shah inaugurates 'Hindu Adhyatmik and Seva Mela' in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, January 23: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday inaugurated the 'Hindu Adhyatmik and Seva Mela' at Gujarat University in Ahmedabad.

Rajasthan CM instructs officials to provide free accommodation, food to state residents at Kumbh Mela

Jaipur, January 17: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has instructed authorities to provide free accommodation, food, and medical facilities by preparing the Rajasthan Mandap in Prayagraj for the convenience of devotees travelling from Rajasthan to the Maha Kumbh Mela.

Railways invested Rs 5,000 cr for Maha Kumbh 2025, Minister says, We have been preparing for three years

New Delhi, January 12: Ahead of the Maha Kumbh 2025, which begins on Monday, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Sunday that the Railways has invested Rs 5000 crores over the last three years to enhance the infrastructure for the festival, including new platforms, doubled railway lines, and improved facilities to accommodate the influx of pilgrims.

28,000 portable toilets to help keep Mahakumbh area, Ganga clean

New Delhi, Jan 10: Under the National Clean Ganga Mission, special cleanliness management measures, including 28,000 toilets, have been implemented at a cost of Rs 152.37 crore for Mahakumbh 2025.

Those who have narrow view of Sanatan Dharma should come to Kumbh: Yogi Adityanath

Prayagraj, January 10: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday launched a radio channel 'Kumbhvani', which is part of All India Radio's Akashvani, in Prayagraj amid the Maha Kumbh festivities.

Shankar Mahadevan, Kailash Kher, Shaan among others to perform at Maha Kumbh

Prayagraj, January 9: The Uttar Pradesh government has extended invitations to popular artists from across the country including singer Shankar Mahadevan Mohit Chauhan, Shaan and Kailash Kher to perform at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, according to Ministry of Culture press release.

Decision yet to be taken, UP Tourism minister on possibility of holding cabinet meeting during Maha Kumbh

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