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364 trains ran for Maha Kumbh devotees from Prayagraj on Jan 29: Vaishnaw

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said 364 trains ran to various destinations from different stations of Prayagraj for the convenience of devotees returning home after taking holy dip in Sangam on the day of Mauni Amavasya on January 29. Dilip Kumar, Executive Director, Information and Publicity, Railway Board provided zone-wise details of 364 train operations and said besides these 364 trains which originated from Prayagraj to different destinations, 77 trains arrived in Prayagraj from other places. "During the entire period of (Maha Kumbh) Mela, the Railways has planned to operate about 13,450 trains, which include 10,028 regular trains and more than 3,400 special trains," Kumar added. Vaishnaw said approximately 12 lakh devotees have reached their respective destinations with the help of railway services. "Officials from the Railway Board as well as from three concerning zones are continuously coordinating with the state government to provide adequate train services

Mahakumbh: PIL in SC for safety measures, guidelines after stampede

Petition sought the direction that VIP movement shall not affect or create a danger to the common devotees' safety and maximum space for entry and exit of devotees at Mahakumbh shall be provided

No vehicles, VVIP access revoked: UP tightens rules after Kumbh stampede

Kumbh Mela stampede: After a stampede that killed 30, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced measures to improve crowd and traffic control at the world's largest spiritual gathering

At least 30 killed, 60 injured in Maha Kumbh stampede, says DIG Krishna

At least 30 people were killed and 60 others injured in a stampede that broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela in the early hours of Wednesday, officials said. The pre-dawn stampede at the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh broke out as crores of pilgrims jostled for space to take a holy dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, one of the most auspicious days. DIG Vaibhav Krishna told a press conference here in the evening the stampede has left 30 dead and 60 others injured.

Maha Kumbh-bound stranded vehicles on MP-UP border keep govt on toes

A large number of vehicles carrying thousands of devotees to Maha Kumbh remained stuck on the border between Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday due to a huge crowd in Prayagraj, officials said. The vehicles heading to Prayagraj have been stopped since late last night in various holding areas near Rewa in Madhya Pradesh, they said. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said in a post on X that food and accommodation arrangements were made for the devotees stranded in Rewa district. Rewa city is located 130 km from Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. Yadav said crores of devotees from all over the country and abroad were reaching Prayagraj to take a holy bath there on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya on Wednesday. In view of the festival, elaborate arrangements have been made for devotees on the Madhya Pradesh-Uttar Pradesh border in Rewa, he said. "Due to heavy crowds in Prayagraj, vehicles of thousands of devotees are stuck at the border under Chakghat police station in ...

Kumbh Mela stampede updates: 25 people killed in stampede identified, says DIG Vaibhav Krishna

Prayagraj Kumbh Mela stampede updates: A stampede-like situation broke out at Sangam in the early hours of Wednesday amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh, as millions of pilgrims turned up for a holy bath

GATE, JAM 2025: Prayagraj exam centres shifted to Lucknow amid Maha Kumbh

IIT Roorkee has changed the exam centres in Prayagraj to Lucknow for the upcoming GATE and JAM exams 2025 due to the ongoing Maha kumbh mela. The exams is scheduled for February 1 and 2

Stampede at Maha Kumbh mela: A look at India's deadliest incidents

A deadly stampede at Uttar Pradesh's Maha Kumbh mela raises fresh concerns over crowd control at religious gatherings. Here's a look at India's worst stampede incidents

Maha Kumbh stampede: Seer questions 'prioritising' of VIPs over public

A stampede at the Maha Kumbh's Sangam on Mauni Amavasya left many injured after a barrier collapsed, prompting Akharas to cancel the Amrit Snan

Maha Kumbh stampede: PM Modi offers condolences over 'loss of lives'

PM Modi expressed condolences to those who 'lost their loved ones' in the Maha Kumbh stampede and wished for the swift recovery of the injured, assuring all possible assistance

Actor Hema Malini takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam during Maha Kumbh 2025

BJP MP and actor Hema Malini took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam at the ongoing Maha Kumbh in UP's Prayagraj on Wednesday and shared she has 'never had such an experience before'

Stampede breaks out at Maha Kumbh amid Mauni Amavasya rush, several injured

The incident occurred when a barrier broke at the Sangam, causing a surge in the dense crowd

Mahakumbh 2025: Special trains, tight security for Mauni Amavasya gathering

At the Mahakumbh, 100 million devotees are expected to take part in the Amrit Snan on Mauni Amavasya on Wednesday

Kumbh Mela Boost: This Indian Hotels arm shares hit new high; up 34% in Jan

Benares Hotels hit a new high of Rs 10,990, rallied 15% on expectations of record revenue in March quarter, due to strong domestic demand on account of Kumbh Mela and related travels in the UP region.

Mauni Amavasya Maha Kumbh Mela Travel Guide 2025: Know how to book tickets

This year, Mauni Amavasya will be marked on Jan 29, 2025. It is one of the most sacred days during the Maha Kumbh. This is the day for the 'Amrit Snan' in the holy waters of the Triveni Sangam

Maha Kumbh 2025: Chris Martin, girlfriend Dakota Johnson at Prayagraj

On Republic Day, Coldplay wrapped up their final concert in Ahmedabad. Chris Martin and his girlfriend Dakota Johnson came at the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj after wrapping up the concert

New flights launched to keep Maha Kumbh airfares in check, says govt

With additions, Prayagraj is now directly connected to 17 cities, including new destinations like Srinagar and Visakhapatnam, with indirect connectivity to 26 cities nationwide

Adani visits Prayagraj, says Kumbh a blueprint for sustainable civilisation

Fresh from paying a visit to Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, billionaire Gautam Adani on Monday said the world's largest human gathering is not just religious but a blueprint for sustainable civilisation. "As India marches towards becoming a global superpower, we must remember: our strength lies not just in what we build, but in what we preserve," he said. "The Kumbh isn't just a religious gathering it's a blueprint for sustainable civilisation." In a blog on LinkedIn, he said the Kumbh Mela is a reminder for that true scale isn't measured in balance sheets but in positive impact on human consciousness. "In the Kumbh, we see the essence of India's soft power - a power not rooted in conquest but in consciousness, not in dominance but in service. India's true strength lies in its soul, where growth is not just economic power but a confluence of human consciousness and service. "This is the lesson Kumbh teaches us - that true legacy is not in structures built, but in the consciousness

VHP flags 'sky-high' fare for Prayagraj flights, seeks govt intervention

The Vishva Hindu Parishad on Monday claimed devotees were facing "serious inconveniences" in visiting the Maha Kumbh Mela due to the "exorbitant hike" in fares for flights to Prayagraj by some airlines and urged the government to take immediate steps to address the issue. Raising the issue, VHP national spokesperson Vinod Bansal said while the Uttar Pradesh government is taking full care of providing security and facilities to the devotees, many religious, social and philanthropic organisations, as well as people, are engaged in selfless service for the convenience of the devotees visiting at Kumbh Mela. "But, some airline companies are resorting to an exorbitant hike in airfare taking unfair advantage of the increasing number of passengers. They have increased their economy class fares by 200 per cent to 700 per cent due to which the devotees visiting Maha Kumbh and returning from there are facing serious inconveniences," he said in a statement Bansal noted that the Indian Railways

Anil Ambani, Tina Ambani visit Prayagraj for the ongoing Mahakumbh

Industrialist Anil Ambani, along with his wife, former actor Tina Ambani, visited Prayagraj for the ongoing Mahakumbh.