Security tightened for first Amrit snan after Maha Kumbh stampede

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on February 2, 2025
Security and crowd management efforts have been intensified at the ghats in Prayagraj for the Basant Panchami sacred bathing ritual, expected to attract 4 to 5 crore devotees. Measures include strict route plans, paramilitary presence, and reinforced barricades to prevent overcrowding after the tragic stampede on Jan 29.

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Kumbh Mela

Kumbh Mela

Hindu pilgrimage and festival in India
MNS chief Raj Thackeray raised concerns over the cleanliness of the Ganga river, questioning the water quality during the Maha Kumbh. Despite its sacred status,..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 1 day ago

The Central Pollution Control Board's recent report has declared the water quality in Maha Kumbh as 'fit for bathing', following an earlier report that..
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Indian Railways, led by minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced plans to tackle station overcrowding with new measures including permanent waiting areas outside 60..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago


Prayagraj

Metropolis in Uttar Pradesh, India
Inspired by the earnings of boat operators during the 2019 Ardh Kumbh, a boatman's family in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj took a bold entrepreneurial step during..
Credit: DNA - Published 5 days ago

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath praised the successful organization of the recent Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, highlighting zero incidents of..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 6 days ago


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Security and crowd management efforts have been intensified at the ghats in Prayagraj for the Basant Panchami sacred bathing ritual, expected to attract 4 to 5...
on February 2, 2025 • IndiaTimes

Authorities have heightened security and crowd management at the ghats to prevent overcrowding as 4 to 5 crore devotees are expected for the Basant Panchami...
on February 1, 2025 • IndiaTimes

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