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Uttar Pradesh govt sets ₹60,000 cr excise revenue target for FY26

The state's new excise policy has introduced an e-lottery system for allotting liquor, beer, and wine shops. Existing license holders will have the option of renewal via e-lottery in FY27

Uttar Pradesh govt sets ₹60,000 cr excise revenue target for FY26
Updated On : 13 Feb 2025 | 5:18 PM IST

CM Yogi convenes meeting to monitor Magh Purnima snan arrangements

Accompanied by the Director General of Police (DGP), Principal Secretary Home, and Chief Minister's Secretariat officials, the CM continuously reviewed live updates on TV

CM Yogi convenes meeting to monitor Magh Purnima snan arrangements
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 10:59 AM IST

Delhi election results: How can a leader become CM without being an MLA?

Delhi election results 2025: If speculation is to be believed, among the frontrunners are Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma, Virendra Sachdeva, and Manoj Tiwari, among others

Delhi election results: How can a leader become CM without being an MLA?
Updated On : 08 Feb 2025 | 4:15 PM IST

Maha Kumbh 2025: PM Modi takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj

Kumbh Mela 2025: PM Modi took a ritual dip at Maha Kumbh 2025, offered prayers, and is set to address the gathering, focusing on nation-building at the grand spiritual event

Maha Kumbh 2025: PM Modi takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj
Updated On : 05 Feb 2025 | 11:45 AM IST

Stampede in Mahakumbh caused by officials' negligence: Yati Narsinghanand

Yati Narsinghanand Giri, the Peethadheeshwar of Shiv Shakti Dham Dasna and Mahamandaleshwar of Shri Panchdashnam Juna Akhara, on Tuesday blamed official negligence for the Mauni Amavasya stampede at the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh. He said he has written a letter in blood to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath under the banner of Shri Panchdashnam Juna Akhara. In the letter, he wrote, "The inhumane behaviour of your shameless, corrupt and insensitive officials towards Hindus on Mauni Amavasya has compelled me to write this letter." He further said, "This horrific massacre (the Mauni Amavasya incident) is not my primary concern. My real concern is the great catastrophe that is rapidly approaching the Hindu society. To prevent this catastrophe, Hindus chose Narendra Modi as India's prime minister and you as Uttar Pradesh's chief minister. Out of this same fear, a large section of Hindus today wants to see you as India's prime minister." Narsinghanand warned that "this catastrophe h

Stampede in Mahakumbh caused by officials' negligence: Yati Narsinghanand
Updated On : 05 Feb 2025 | 7:52 AM IST

Govt claims digital Mahakumbh, but hiding digits of dead: Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday alleged that the government was hiding the number of deaths in the stampede at the Kumbh congregation in Prayagraj, and demanded strict action against those trying to cover up the "mis-management" in organising the fair. Participating in the debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address, Yadav said the government claimed to organise digital Kumbh, but was hiding the digits of the dead. The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister demanded that the government call an all party meeting to discuss the arrangements of the Kumbh and hand over disaster management and Lost and Found Centre to the Army. "The government is continuously reeling out budget numbers, please also give the numbers of those who died in the Kumbh," Yadav said. The SP leader also demanded disciplinary action against officers who have tried to cover up the "mis-management" in the arrangements for the Kumbh. "The figures for the deaths in the Maha Kumbh accident

Govt claims digital Mahakumbh, but hiding digits of dead: Akhilesh Yadav
Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 2:54 PM IST

Smell conspiracy behind Kumbh stampede, probe on: BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad told the Lok Sabha on Monday that the ruling party smells a conspiracy behind the Maha Kumbh stampede and those responsible for it will have to hang their heads in shame once the probe is over. Participating in a debate on the Motion of Thanks on the president's address, the MP from Bihar's Patna Sahib said 35 crore people have so far taken a holy dip at the Maha Kumbh. "There was a tragedy at the Maha Kumbh.... An investigation is underway. We do smell a conspiracy there.... When the entire investigation is complete, those behind the incident will have to hang their heads in shame," the former Union minister said. The stampede took place on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya, one of the most auspicious days of the Hindu calendar. At least 30 people lost their lives and 60 were injured in the pre-dawn stampede at the Sangam area in Prayagraj. Prasad hit out at the Opposition, alleging that it starts getting upset the moment it hears "Kumbh" or "Sanatan". "I

Smell conspiracy behind Kumbh stampede, probe on: BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad
Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 7:40 AM IST

News updates: CAQM revokes stage III of Grap in Delhi-NCR; stages I & II still in effect

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News updates: CAQM revokes stage III of Grap in Delhi-NCR; stages I & II still in effect
Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 8:45 PM IST

Maha Kumbh Amrit Snan: 6.2 mn devotees take holy dip on Basant Panchami

Over 6.2 million devotees take holy dip at Maha Kumbh as UP government ensures zero-error safety measures amid massive crowd turnout

Maha Kumbh Amrit Snan: 6.2 mn devotees take holy dip on Basant Panchami
Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 11:49 AM IST

Mahakumbh: Days after stampede, seers laud arrangements for 'Amrit Snan'

Akharas led a grand 'Amrit Snan' on Monday which drew a sea of devotees to the Triveni Sangam at the Maha Kumbh on Basant Panchami, with seers praising the arrangements made for the auspicious occasion. The third Amrit Snan assumed special significance as it came after the pre-dawn stampede on January 29 (Mauni Amavasya), which claimed at least 30 lives and injured 60 others. Shaken by the incident, the Uttar Pradesh government had stepped up its crowd management system, and safety, medical and transport arrangements, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directing officials to ensure a "zero-error" Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami. Till 8 am on Monday, over 62 lakh devotees had taken a dip at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati here, according to the government. As the Amrit Snan continued without any reported incident, Adityanath, who himself is a monk, was in for some praise from the seers, an official statement said. "On this holy festival of Basant Panchami,

Mahakumbh: Days after stampede, seers laud arrangements for 'Amrit Snan'
Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 10:49 AM IST

UP govt prioritises 'zero-error' Basant Panchami Amrit Snan after stampede

Shaken by the deadly January 29 stampede, top Uttar Pradesh government officials on Sunday stressed the compliance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's directive of "zero-error" during the ongoing Maha Kumbh's final 'Amrit Snan' on Basant Panchami. The government said said expects five crore pilgrims to take the holy dip Monday, and several steps has been taken to ensure the event remains incident-free. "Operation Eleven" has been implemented for crowd management, one-way traffic system has been put in place in the mela area for smooth movement for pilgrims and preventing congestion at Triveni Ghats, barricades have been raised, and additional police forces deployed, particularly on pontoon bridges, to avoid any mishap. Other key measures include increased security at the New Yamuna and Shastri bridges, deployment of armed state and central police forces at major crowd points like Tikarmafi Turn and Phaphamau Bridge, and strategic traffic diversions. Rail and bus operations have bee

UP govt prioritises 'zero-error' Basant Panchami Amrit Snan after stampede
Updated On : 02 Feb 2025 | 10:35 PM IST

SP MP breaks down over Dalit woman's death; CM Yogi calls it 'theatrics'

Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad broke down before reporters while speaking about the alleged murder of a 22-year-old Dalit woman whose body was found in a canal in Ayodhya on Saturday. UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, reacting to Prasad's presser, said the Faizabad MP was engaging in "theatrics" on the issue. Speaking at a poll rally, Adityanath said that some "criminal from the Samajwadi Party" will surely be found involved in the Ayodhya incident. The family members have alleged rape and murder, claiming the woman's eyes were gouged out, her bones broken, and her body bore deep wounds and fractures. Faizabad MP Prasad went to the victim's home to meet the grieving family. Later, at a press conference, the SP leader broke down and said, "I failed to save her." "Let me go to Delhi, to Lok Sabha. I will raise this matter before (PM) Modi. If we don't get justice, I will resign," Prasad said as his colleagues tried to console him. The senior Samajwadi Party leader, invoking Lo

SP MP breaks down over Dalit woman's death; CM Yogi calls it 'theatrics'
Updated On : 02 Feb 2025 | 10:02 PM IST

India committed to protecting, enriching nature, says Bhupender Yadav

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Sunday said India is committed to conserving and enriching nature, as reflected in the steady increase in Ramsar sites -- wetlands of international importance -- across the country. On the occasion of World Wetlands Day, Yadav credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's focus on wetland conservation for India's record 89 Ramsar sites, the highest in Asia and the third highest in the world. "With a consistent rise in Ramsar sites, India is showing the commitment to both conserve and enrich nature. Towards that end, PM Shri Narendra Modi ji has laid an unprecedented emphasis on preserving wetlands. It is because of this approach that our tally of Ramsar sites has reached 89," Yadav posted on X. Attending an event in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda to mark the World Wetlands Day, Union Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh said the district has more than 100 small and large wetlands and has the potential to be recognised as a wetlands ...

India committed to protecting, enriching nature, says Bhupender Yadav
Updated On : 02 Feb 2025 | 3:56 PM IST

Ensure 'zero errors' for Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami: UP CM to officials

Ahead of Monday's Amrit Snan at the Maha Kumbh on Basant Panchami, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed officials to ensure "zero errors" in arrangements. During a review meeting in Prayagraj on Saturday, he said the traditional 'shobha yatra' of 'akharas' should be conducted with grandeur and all necessary preparations completed on time, according to a statement. The chief minister highlighted the importance of security and said the safety and convenience of everyone should be ensured. He also directed the officials to increase parking space and ensure that devotees had to walk as little as possible. Senior police officers should be assigned to manage traffic at key locations, he said. Adityanath stressed that Sunday and Monday would be critical and said no VIP protocol would be in place before, during or after major bathing days. The directions came after at least 30 people died and 60 were injured in a stampede that broke out on Wednesday when the area c

Ensure 'zero errors' for Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami: UP CM to officials
Updated On : 02 Feb 2025 | 7:03 AM IST

Mahakumbh: UP CM to visit Prayagraj today, his first after stampede tragedy

During his visit, CM Yogi will welcome Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and participate in Mahakumbh-related programs with him

Mahakumbh: UP CM to visit Prayagraj today, his first after stampede tragedy
Updated On : 01 Feb 2025 | 10:52 AM IST

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

No vehicles, VVIP access revoked: UP tightens rules after Kumbh stampede
Updated On : 30 Jan 2025 | 9:48 AM IST

Maha Kumbh stampede: CM Yogi reviews arrangements, issues fresh directives

Following the stampede at the Maha Kumbh on Mauni Amavasya Wednesday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued a slew of guidelines on crowd management, traffic flow, prevention of build-up of devotees and coordination among departments. He ordered the deployment of Ashish Goyal, who served as Divisional Commissioner of Prayagraj during Kumbh 2019, and Bhanu Goswami, a former Vice Chairman of ADA, to further strengthen the arrangements, according to an official statement. Adityanath asked the chief secretary and the director general of police to conduct a thorough review of the Maha Kumbh Mela arrangements on Thursday. "Every aspect related to security and public convenience must be carefully examined to ensure seamless arrangements for Basant Panchami," he said. He said the incumbent ADG and the District Magistrate of Prayagraj must ensure safe and smooth departure of every devotee. Five Special Secretary-level officers are being assigned to oversee operations, according to the ...

Maha Kumbh stampede: CM Yogi reviews arrangements, issues fresh directives
Updated On : 30 Jan 2025 | 7:12 AM IST

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

Kumbh Mela stampede updates: 25 people killed in stampede identified, says DIG Vaibhav Krishna
Updated On : 29 Jan 2025 | 4:51 PM IST

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: Seer questions 'prioritising' of VIPs over public
Updated On : 29 Jan 2025 | 1:12 PM IST