Prayagraj Police Chief's Strict Warning for Magh Mela 2026 Traffic
Prayagraj Police Chief warns officials of strict action for traffic mismanagement during Magh Mela 2026. Inspectors will be held directly responsible for congestion in their areas.
Prayagraj Police Chief warns officials of strict action for traffic mismanagement during Magh Mela 2026. Inspectors will be held directly responsible for congestion in their areas.
West Bengal unveils a tech-driven plan for Gangasagar Mela 2026, featuring AI surveillance, QR wristbands for safety, and a major sustainability push. Read about the green transformation.
A record 4 lakh Kalpavasis have started their month-long spiritual vow at Prayagraj's Magh Mela. Elderly devotees like 85-year-old Vidya Devi exemplify remarkable discipline. Discover the power of this ancient tradition.
Prayagraj's Magh Mela sees massive 32 lakh+ footfall on Day 1, signaling a tourism boom. UP aims to leverage UNESCO heritage status to make Sangam city a top global spiritual destination. Read more.
Prayagraj's Magh Mela sees a surge of young vendors with innovative businesses, from datun sellers to mobile food stalls. Their success stories are trending on social media, inspiring a new wave of pilgrimage entrepreneurship.
The Kala Sangam cultural festival commenced at Prayagraj's Magh Mela with Malini Awasthi's performance. Over 120 artists will participate till Jan 30. Discover the vibrant celebration of folk arts.
The iconic Bhoole Bhatke Shivir, celebrating 80 years, reunited 73 missing persons with families on Magh Mela's first day. Read about their remarkable legacy of service.
Lakhs of devotees gathered at Prayagraj's Sangam for the holy dip on Magh Purnima, braving cold waters. Authorities ensure tight security and smooth arrangements for the massive congregation.
The Magh Mela 2026 commenced in Prayagraj with over 31 lakh pilgrims taking a holy dip at the Sangam confluence on the first day. Authorities have deployed robust security, including 1500+ CCTV cameras, for crowd management and safety.
Over 22 lakh devotees marked Paush Purnima with a sacred bath at Sangam, starting the month-long Kalpwas. CM Yogi Adityanath extended greetings. Read about the massive arrangements.
Massive turnout of 23 lakh devotees marks Paush Purnima and the start of the month-long Magh Mela in Prayagraj. CM Yogi Adityanath extends greetings as administration ensures tight security and services.
After being denied permission to install an idol, an SP supporter took a unique dip in the Ganga with a portrait of Mulayam Singh Yadav on Paush Purnima at Prayagraj's Magh Mela. Details inside.
UP Culture Department transforms Prayagraj's Magh Mela into a cultural hub with a 2-day festival on Jan 4-5. Featuring Padma Shri Malini Awasthi, Sufi singer Mamta Joshi & more. Details inside!
Indian Railways implements extensive safety, crowd control, and passenger facilities at Prayagraj stations for Magh Mela 2026. Read about the special arrangements for a smooth pilgrimage journey.
CM Yogi Adityanath reviewed Varanasi's development projects, stressing global branding, faster land acquisition, traffic decongestion, and law & order. Read his key directives.
Northern Railway deployed 440 extra staff & 8 special trains to manage massive pilgrim influx at Prayagraj for Paush Purnima. Read about the extensive safety and passenger management arrangements.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath reviewed Varanasi's development projects, stressing global promotion, traffic ease, and land acquisition. He also focused on law & order and Magh Mela preparations.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple installs Lord Vishwanath's idol at Prayagraj's Magh Mela. Varanasi police finalise crowd control plans based on Maha Kumbh 2025 patterns for devotees' safety. Read details.
Discover the 6 sacred bathing dates for Magh Mela 2026 in Prayagraj, ending with the grand Mahashivratri Snan. Plan your spiritual journey to the Sangam.
The annual Magh Mela commenced at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj with lakhs taking a holy dip on Paush Purnima. The mela will run until February 15, with a record number of Kalpvasis expected. Read more.
Telangana's sole food testing lab in Nacharam faces severe delays, handling 600 daily samples for two states. Staff shortage post-bifurcation cripples efficiency. Read about the crisis and proposed solutions.
To preserve the Ganga's sanctity during the Magh Mela, 350 Kanpur industrial units, including 288 tanneries, are closed from Dec 31 to Feb 15. Read about the massive inspection drive and the festival's scale.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath directs officials to ensure safety, cleanliness, and crowd management for Magh Mela and festivals. Read about the comprehensive arrangements.
Leader of Opposition Mata Prasad Pandey slams Magh Mela officials for barring Mulayam Singh Yadav's statue and filing a 'false' case. Read about the political controversy in Prayagraj.
Kanpur DM orders strict action against counterfeit drugs & adulterated food. 192 of 5250 food samples failed tests in FY 2025-26. Hygiene ratings given to 409 establishments.
UPSRTC Kanpur readies 270 buses & 9 electric vehicles for 24/7 service to Magh Mela starting Jan 3. No extra mela surcharge. Special shuttles for elderly & children.
UP's FSDA deploys 5 mobile labs & 24x7 camp to ensure safe, hygienic food for lakhs of pilgrims at Prayagraj's Magh Mela. Read about the comprehensive action plan.
Prayagraj mela administration establishes a 950-bigha township, Prayagwal Nagar, for devotees undertaking the 12-year kalpavas vow after Maha Kumbh 2025. Special arrangements include tents and bonfires for elderly pilgrims.
Over 15 lakh pilgrims thronged Sangam in Prayagraj for the Paush Purnima holy dip, marking the start of the 44-day Magh Mela. Security was heightened with 10,000 personnel. Read more about the spiritual spectacle.
Around 4 lakh devotees have begun the month-long Kalpvas at Prayagraj's Triveni Sangam on Paush Purnima. This ancient ritual, detailed in scriptures, offers virtues equal to 100 years of penance. Read more about this profound spiritual tradition.