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Mahakumbh's 3rd Amrit Snan: One-way route for devotees, 'Operation Eleven' for crowd control
Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 2: A special crowd management plan, 'Operation Eleven', has been put in place for the Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami at Mahakumbh. The initiative has been launched under the strict directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to ensure the safety and convenience of devotees.
Union Minister Nadda speaks to UP CM after stampede-like situation
New Delhi, January 29: Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday spoke to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on the stampede-like situation at the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela and assured full support with regard to health services to manage the situation effectively.
Raebareli Police restricts vehicles to Prayagraj after Maha Kumbh incident
Raebareli, January 29: To prevent overcrowding in Prayagraj, the Raebareli Police Department has set up checkpoints to temporarily hold vehicles, including buses, carrying devotees to the Maha Kumbh Mela, police said on Wednesday.
CM Yogi Adityanath urges devotees to follow guidelines for Maha Kumbh
Prayagraj, January 29: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath posted a message on social media platform X on Wednesday, advising devotees attending the Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj to follow instructions issued by the administration.
Stampede-like situation at Mahakumbh: Amit Shah assures support to UP CM Yogi Adityanath
New Delhi, January 29: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday spoke to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath after a stampede-like situation broke out at the Sangam amid the celebration of the Mauni Amavasya at the Mahakumbh Mela, assuring to provide all possible support from Centre.
PM Modi speaks to UP CM Yogi Adityanath for second time in an hour after a stampede-like situation in Mahakumbh
New Delhi, January 29: The Prime Minister on Wednesday spoke to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the second time in an hour after a stampede-like situation in the ongoing Mahakumbh. The Prime Minister is continuously monitoring the situation at MahaKumbh. The Prime Minister has also called for immediate support measures.
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.
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.
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.
Officers, jawans on duty to ensure everything is under control: UP DGP on Maha Kumbh security
Lucknow, January 14: Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar on Tuesday said the police department is continuously monitoring the situation to ensure everything remains under control during the Maha Kumbh.
5,000 cops to be deployed for Sabarimala Temple Makaravilakku festival
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 12: The Kerala Police will deploy 5,000 personnel for the Makaravilakku festival at the Sabarimala hill shrine, scheduled for January 14.
Fastag-based parking introduced for Maha Kumbh 2025 to handle estimated 2.5 million vehicles
Prayagraj, January 9: With millions of devotees expected to attend the Maha Kumbh 2025, the government has made extensive arrangements to manage the influx of vehicles. An estimated 2.5 million vehicles are anticipated in the city, prompting the introduction of Fastag-based parking facilities to streamline the process.
State govt will stand by family members of pilgrims who lost their lives: AP minister Nara Lokesh on Tirupati stampede
Amravati, January 9: Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede that claimed the lives of several pilgrims in Tirupati and assured that the state government would stand by the families of those who lost their lives in the incident.
Sabarimala Makaravilaku preparations: Spot booking to be limited to 5000
Thiruvananthapuram, January 8: As part of the preparations to prevent overcrowding of devotees during the Makaravilaku festival at the Sabarimala temple, it has been decided to limit the spot booking facility at Sannidhanam to 5000 persons per day from tomorrow onwards (Jan 8) to January 15.
Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Full arrangements have been made, says Uttar Pradesh Police
Prayagraj, January 5: Ahead of the Mahakumbh Mela, Prayagraj Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rajesh Dwivedi said that full arrangements have been made for the devotees attending the Mela.
Kinnar Akhara performs fire ritual for safety of devotees, religious festivities in full swing at Maha Kumbh
Prayagraj, January 5: As Maha Kumbh nears its commencement date, the religious festivities can be witnessed in the region and across the Sangam (confluence of Ganga and Yamuna). Mahamandaleshwar Kaushalya Nand Giri of Kinnar Akhara performed a fire ritual (Havan), praying that the holy celebrations of Kumbh remain divine, grand and safe.
UP: Steel bridge in Prayagraj nearing completion to ease traffic jams during Kumbh
Prayagraj, January 5: As crores of devotees are expected to congregate during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, starting next month, a steel bridge there is nearing completion to ease the traffic jams.
40 crore people will reach Prayagraj...Crowd management is a big subject for us: North Central Railway on preparations for Maha Kumbh
Prayagraj, January 5: The Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, is expected to draw a massive crowd of around 40 crore people, posing a significant challenge for crowd management.