4 Lakh Devotees Begin Kalpwas at Prayagraj Magh Mela
Prayagraj gears up for Magh Mela as 4 lakh kalpwasis arrive for a month of austerity. Elaborate traffic plans and spiritual significance explained. Read more about this sacred tradition.
Prayagraj gears up for Magh Mela as 4 lakh kalpwasis arrive for a month of austerity. Elaborate traffic plans and spiritual significance explained. Read more about this sacred tradition.
DRM Ashish Jain inspected Banaras-Prayagraj rail section for Magh Mela 2026. Review covered safety, crowd management, and pilgrim facilities at Jhunsi and Rambagh stations.
A visual journey through December 28, 2025: From cricket celebrations in England to a langar in Prayagraj and a diplomatic meeting in Canada. See the day's top moments.
North Central Railway closes parking at Prayagraj Junction, Subedarganj & Chheoki stations for Magh Mela 2026 to manage pilgrim influx. Check key dates and plan your journey.
Prayagraj's infrastructure gets a major boost with a new 850m Railway Over Bridge at Mauaima. The Rs 124 crore project aims to decongest a critical level crossing. Details inside.
Prayagraj's churches, including Saint Joseph Cathedral, are beautifully illuminated for Christmas, attracting large crowds. Festive fervour grips the city as communities celebrate.
Prayagraj's air connectivity gets a boost with a new flight to Hindon Airport from January. Airlines agree to add more flights once night landing facilities are operational. Read the latest updates.
Seers and religious heads staged a major protest at the Prayagraj Mela Authority office, alleging favouritism in land allotment. Demands for accountability led to a sit-in. Read the full story.
Prayagraj Mela administration partners with Rapido for safe pilgrim transport. The initiative offers employment to youth and aims to reduce traffic congestion during the Magh Mela.
Prayagraj's bakeries are buzzing with Christmas orders. Discover why the traditional plum cake remains a favorite and how local shops like Iraani Bakery are celebrating the season. Explore festive flavors and prices.
Day two of Prayagraj's 'Bazm-e-Virasat' festival featured legendary voices, literary giants, and cricket stars, celebrating the city's rich Ganga-Jamuni heritage. Read about the engaging sessions.
Prayagraj scholars demand official 'teerth kshetra' status for the city, seeking a 5-km sacred zone around Sangam. They also call for a ban on meat & alcohol and express concern over Hindu safety in Bangladesh. Read more.
Kaushambi police arrested four members of an inter-district cattle theft gang after an encounter near Patauna bridge. One criminal, Aryan alias Baratilal, was injured in retaliatory firing. Details inside.
Bazm-e-Virasat's opening day celebrated Prayagraj's soul through Lantarani's humour, Saints of Allahabad's depth, and Padma Shri Tipanya's Nirgun recital. Explore the city's unique cultural legacy.
Violence erupted between two groups at Allahabad University's SSL Hostel, causing traffic chaos. The administration has identified 25 inmates via CCTV and initiated disciplinary action. Read more.
The second edition of Bazm-e-Virasat began in Prayagraj, celebrating its heritage. Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia inaugurated it with a personal address and a tribute to Kakori martyrs. Read more.
In a major crackdown, UP Board removes 769 schools as exam centres for 2026 High School & Intermediate exams to ensure integrity. Details on district-wise bans inside.
Kaushambi police cracked an inter-district burglary case, arresting three men who stole construction materials to pay their vehicle loan. Details on the seizure and modus operandi inside.
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission takes strict action against four candidates for impersonation and cheating in the Assistant Teacher Exam 2025. Read about the cases and the commission's zero-tolerance policy.
Prayagraj's Sangam city celebrates its composite heritage with Bazm-e-Virasat, a 3-day festival of literature, music, cinema & discourse from Dec 19-21. Explore the full schedule.
Inmates at Kaushambi jail create fluorescent collar bands for stray cattle to prevent winter road accidents. They also stitch cow coats from old blankets, an initiative praised by PM Modi. Read more.
Prayagraj authorities are racing to complete all Magh Mela 2026 arrangements by December 20. Key projects in Acharya Bada, Dandibada, and ghat work reviewed. Read the latest updates.
Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad releases detailed schedule for 2026 intermediate practical exams. Check district-wise dates, guidelines, and internal assessment procedures here.
Kaushambi police's tech-driven daily virtual 'JanSunwai' connects senior officials for prompt grievance redressal, leading to increased public confidence in local stations and a drop in SP office visits. Read how this initiative is transforming policing.
Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya outlines state's plan for a well-organised Magh Mela 2026, highlighting a tripled budget and focus on pilgrim safety. Read about the key initiatives.
Anti-Narcotics Task Force arrests drug peddler Sonu Pal in Prayagraj, seizes ganja worth Rs 2 crore. Read the full details of the highway bust and the accused's criminal history.
Soraon police arrested two youths for allegedly kidnapping a 13-year-old girl in Prayagraj. The accused threatened to leak a video. Read the full details of the case and police action.
Prayagraj police have formed two special teams to arrest five juveniles accused of assaulting a Class XI student near Salori. The incident stemmed from a prior clash between rival student groups. Read for details.
Prayagraj gears up for Magh Mela with AI-based crowd control, 50 drones, and cyber help desks to ensure safety for an estimated 15 crore pilgrims. Full security plan revealed.
An alert RPF inspector saved a woman's life after she was dragged by a moving train at Prayagraj Junction. Read the dramatic rescue details here.