Nashik Plans Inflatable Weir for Kumbh Mela Bathing Water
Water Resources Department proposes inflatable balloon weir at Nandini Ghat to ensure adequate bathing water during Amrut Snan in Nashik's Kumbh Mela 2027.
Water Resources Department proposes inflatable balloon weir at Nandini Ghat to ensure adequate bathing water during Amrut Snan in Nashik's Kumbh Mela 2027.
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Three Northern Railway officials from Lucknow division receive the prestigious Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar 2026 for exceptional service. Read about their outstanding contributions.
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Central Railway's Bhusawal division stations a state-of-the-art High Speed Accident Relief Train (HS-SPART) at Manmad Junction, featuring an onboard operation theatre and advanced rescue gear for swift emergency response ahead of Kumbh Mela 2026-28.
Maharashtra Industries Minister Uday Samant commits to protecting Nashik's Tapovan greenery, denies any proposal for an industrial expo centre there. Read his full statement and the controversy over 1,700 trees.
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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami will hold talks on a demand to ban non-Hindus from Kumbh areas. Officials cite impracticality due to global tourism. The Kumbh Mela is scheduled for January 2027 in Haridwar.
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