Pryagraj: With less than a month to go for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Congress General Secretary and eastern Uttar Pradesh in-charge Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday kicked off her political campaign from here. Priyanka Gandhi left Swaraj Bhawan, her ancestral home, and arrived at the Bade Hanuman Mandir, popular[Read More…]
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Thousands take holy dip at Kumbh on ‘Mauni Amavasya’
Hundreds and thousands of devotees from various parts of the world braved the cold and fog on Monday morning and took a holy dip in the Sangam – the trinity of holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati, on the occasion of “Mauni Amavasya”, officials said. Several lakh people[Read More…]
Modi-Yogi bonhomie on full display in politically-charged Kumbh Mela
By Saket Suman Prayagraj, Hundreds of hoardings carrying the images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath dotted the streets of the holy town as millions from across India and abroad have descended here for the religious, spiritual and cultural congregation taking place barely three[Read More…]
Fire at Kumbh destroys tents, none injured
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), A fire broke out in the Kumbh premises here on Monday, destroying a large part of the tented area, officials said. But no loss of life was reported. The fire erupted in Sector 13 of the sprawling Kumbh complex due to an explosion in a cooking gas[Read More…]
Prayagraj: Massive fire breaks out at a pandal at Kumbh Mela
A massive fire broke out a camp set up for Kumbh mela near Digambar Akhada in Prayagraj on Monday. The mishap occurred following a cylinder blast at the Digambhar Akhada. According to the reports, multiple tents were engulfed in the fire. However there was no loss of life or injuries[Read More…]
Beyond Sexuality: For the first time in history, Kinnar Akhada to participate at Kumbh Mela 2019
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Kinnar Akhada (whose members belong to the transgender community) will participate in the upcoming Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. Terming it as ‘Akhada beyond sexuality’, the head priest of Kinnar Akhada on Friday said that it a step forward towards acceptance in the society. “For us, this participation is about mainstream society[Read More…]
Photo Essay | Prayagraj streets narrate stories through vibrant graffiti ahead of Ardh Kumbh Mela 2019
From using artificial intelligence to building the largest temporary city in the world, Prayagraj has got a stunning makeover ahead of this year’s Kumbh Mela. The Ardh Kumbh Mela is a Hindu pilgrimage that attracts crores of people from around the world to take a dip in the Triveni Sangan[Read More…]
Centre approves renaming of Allahabad as Prayagraj
New Delhi: Days ahead of the “Kumbh Mela”, the Union Home Ministry has approved the Uttar Pradesh government’s proposal to rename Allahabad as Prayagraj. A no-objection certificate (NOC) from the Home Ministry will now ensure that names of other institutes in the district, including railway station, high court and university,[Read More…]
Man accused of threatening to kill actor Salman Khan, arrested in Prayagraj
A man identified as Shera, accused of threatening to kill Bollywood actor Salman Khan, has been detained by Mumbai crime branch. The accused was arrested on Saturday night from Kareli area of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. According to the Crime Branch, Shera was angry because he did not get a role[Read More…]
Himachal Pradesh govt wants Shimla to rename as Shyamala after Allahabad turned to Prayagraj
After Uttar Pradesh Government changed Allahabad to Prayagraj, now another BJP state is considering changing the name of an iconic city. The Himachal Pradesh government is starting to bat for changing the name of Shimla to Shyamala. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur confirmed the news to end all[Read More…]
Renaming of cities: Politics of distorting History?
There is new fashion emerging in India especially after 2014 when the Modi government came into power. The BJP government started claiming to reclaim the glorious history of India. However, the glorious history of India has also been under scrutiny for so long. The same glorious history of India had[Read More…]