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PUNE/NASHIK: The state chief secretary, Rajesh Aggarwal, stressed the need for various departments to complete all projects in Nashik city and Trimbakeshwar before the commencement of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela. Aggarwal arrived in Nashik on Friday for his three-day visit to conduct an on-the-spot assessment of different infrastructure projects in Nashik city and Trimbakeshwar. "I would request the different departments to ensure that the projects are completed on time before the event while mai ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 3 (ANI): The Uttarakhand government on Friday issued a transfer list in view of the 2027 Kumbh Mela in Haridwar. Inspector General of Police (IG) Yogendra Singh Rawat has been appointed as Inspector General (Kumbh Mela), while Ayush Agrawal has been posted as Senior Superintendent of Police (Kumbh Mela). Also Read | Global Food Prices Set to Surge Further if West Asia Conflict Persists Beyond 40 Days, Warns FAO. Additionally, Indian Police Service (IPS) o ...Read More >
Lucknow, April 3 (UNI) To fulfill Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's vision of "Viksit Uttar Pradesh @2047," the State Tourism Department has released its roadmap to achieve the goal of a $6 trillion economy by 2047. As part of this roadmap, the department has set an ambitious target to establish the state as the spiritual and cultural capital of the world by 2047. In this direction, the state aims to progressively increase its contribution to tourism-based Gross Value Added (GVA) from the curre ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 3 (ANI): The Uttarakhand government on Friday issued a transfer list in view of the 2027 Kumbh Mela in Haridwar. Inspector General of Police (IG) Yogendra Singh Rawat has been appointed as Inspector General (Kumbh Mela), while Ayush Agrawal has been posted as Senior Superintendent of Police (Kumbh Mela). Additionally, Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Shweta Chaubey has been appointed as Senior Superintendent of Police, Tehri Garhwal. Earlier, Uttarakha ...Read More >
Lucknow: Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's vision of "Viksit Uttar Pradesh @2047," the Tourism Department has released its roadmap to achieve the goal of a $6 trillion economy by 2047. As part of this roadmap, the department has set an ambitious target to establish the state as the spiritual and cultural capital of the world by 2047. In this direction, the state aims to progressively increase its contribution to tourism-based Gross Value Added (GVA) from the current 9.2% to 11% by 2029-30, ...Read More >
Nashik: Ahead of the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela, Member of Parliament Rajabhau Waje has raised serious concerns in the Lok Sabha over potential cybersecurity threats linked to the AI-based CCTV and traffic surveillance system planned for the event. He said that while the advanced system is expected to strengthen security arrangements, any cyber vulnerability in the mechanism could turn it into a major threat to national security. Waje pointed out that the proposed system will include facial ...Read More >
The Ardh Kumbh is scheduled to be held next year from January 2027 in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Ahead of the Ardh Kumbh scheduled next year in Uttarakhand, the Haridwar administration has proposed relocating all raw meat shops operating within the city's urban limits to Sarai village on the outskirts. Haridwar Mayor Kiran Jaiswal told PTI that a proposal to this effect has been drafted and will be presented at the Municipal Corporation Board meeting on April 6. According to the Haridwar Municipa ...Read More >
Haridwar, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) A prominent seer, Acharya Ayodhya Prasad Shastri has welcomed the proposed decision to relocate all raw meat shops operating within the city's urban limits to Sarai village on the outskirts ahead of the upcoming Ardh Kumbh, saying the move will help preserve the spiritual sanctity of the holy city and ensure an environment conducive to religious practices. Speaking to IANS, Acharya Ayodhya Prasad Shastri said that the presence of meat shops in a city that host ...Read More >
Haridwar, Apr 3 (PTI) Ahead of the Ardh Kumbh scheduled next year in Uttarakhand, the Haridwar administration has proposed relocating all raw meat shops operating within the city's urban limits to Sarai village on the outskirts. Haridwar Mayor Kiran Jaiswal told PTI that a proposal to this effect has been drafted and will be presented at the Municipal Corporation Board meeting on April 6. According to the Haridwar Municipal Corporation bylaws, the sale and consumption of meat, liquor and eggs ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 2 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed his delight over the Uttarakhand Police being honoured with the prestigious "President's Police Colour," calling it a golden chapter in the state's history. According to an official release, he said that for Uttarakhand, this moment is not just an achievement but a living testament to pride, tradition, and an indomitable spirit of service. Director General of Police Deepam Seth met the Chief ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 2 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed his delight over the Uttarakhand Police being honoured with the prestigious "President's Police Colour," calling it a golden chapter in the state's history. According to an official release, he said that for Uttarakhand, this moment is not just an achievement but a living testament to pride, tradition, and an indomitable spirit of service. Also Read | Jan Vishwas Bill 2026 Passed in Rajya Sa ...Read More >
Maharashtra: Central Railway ramps up capacity, amenities ahead of Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027 Central Railway (CR) on Thursday said it has enhanced passenger amenities and capacity by adding new trains, including Vande Bharat Express and Amrit Bharat Express, and expanding AC suburban services. Major infrastructure works worth over Rs 16,000 crore are currently underway, while extensive preparations for the Nashik Kumbh Mela include 90 projects valued at Rs 1,455 crore. The network aims to be full ...Read More >
MUMBAI: In the run-up to the Kumbh Mela scheduled in Nashik from October this year to July 2028, the Maharashtra government is planning a helicopter tourism circuit linking key pilgrimage destinations across western Maharashtra and Marathwada, aiming to decongest roads and enhance the pilgrim experience. Taking a cue from the success of similar initiatives during the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela, the state tourism department has proposed a heli-circuit connecting prominent sites such as the Sai Baba Te ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 2 (PTI) A comprehensive plan is being prepared for crowd management at key railway stations for the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela, Central Railway said on Thursday while asserting that all works related to the mega event will be completed by March 31, 2027. As part of the crowd management plan, holding areas will be created at these key stations, CR acting general manager Prateek Goswami said during a press conference here. "Deolali, Lasalgaon, Nashik Road, Odha, Kasbe ...Read More >
Nashik: Even as citizens of Nashik city are currently grappling with water scarcity, they now face a complete suspension of water supply for two consecutive days. The Public Health Engineering Department of the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has decided to suspend water supply across the entire city on Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5. This measure is being implemented to facilitate ongoing water supply network improvement works undertaken as part of the Smart City Project and in prepar ...Read More >
Ayodhya, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, visited Ayodhya for a darshan with his wife Dr Priti Adani, elder son Karan Adani and daughter-in-law Paridhi Adani, to offer prayers and pay respects at the Shri Ram Temple, before proceeding to Shri Nishulk Gurukul Mahavidyalaya for an institutional interaction. The Shri Ram Temple, located at the birthplace of Lord Ram, stands as a symbol of faith, devotion and civilisational continuity. Gautam Adani said his visit ...Read More >
Nashik: The Standing Committee of the Nashik Municipal Corporation has presented the Rs 25 crore budget for the Tree Authority to the General Body in its entirety, without making any changes to the draft submitted by the Municipal Commissioner. This budget includes a provision of Rs 12.10 crore specifically for new tree plantation and tree protection. By increasing the Municipal Corporation's original budget by Rs 457 crore, the Standing Committee revised the initial budget of Rs 3,011.85 crore ...Read More >
Accusing the opposition of promoting Naxalism for vested interests, Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday claimed the menace had been wiped out due to the efforts of Union home minister Amit Shah. Addressing the MP-UP Sahyog Sammelan at a hotel in Varanasi, Yadav said opposition leaders who once encouraged Naxalism had ultimately fallen victim to it. "With the concerted efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah, Lal Salaam has received its last sal ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Chief Minister Mohan Yadav visited Varanasi on March 31 to attend the Madhya Pradesh-Uttar Pradesh Cooperation Conference. On his arrival, he was welcomed by Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi along with several public representatives and district officials. During the visit, the Chief Minister offered prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and toured the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor. He reviewed the crowd flow design, infrastructure and the system used to manage pilgrims. He also att ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31: Eight people were killed and eight others injured in a stampede at the Mata Sheetla Temple in Bihar's Nalanda district on Tuesday, police said, the latest in a series of crowd crush incidents reported in 2026 and 2025 that have highlighted safety gaps at mass gatherings across the country. The latest stampede occurred during prayers under the Deepnagar Police Station limits after a sudden surge of devotees led to overcrowding and chaos within the temple premises. According ...Read More >
Nalanda, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) A stampede broke out during prayers at Madhda Sheetla Temple in Bihar's Nalanda on Tuesday, leaving seven people dead and one seriously injured, police confirmed. The incident occurred at the Madhda Sheetla Temple in the Deepnagar police station area. Upon learning about the incident, police officials, together with residents, hurried to the location and initiated relief and rescue efforts. Visuals from the scene depicted numerous devotees assembled within th ...Read More >
Nalanda, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary expressed grief over the loss of lives in the stampede that broke out during prayers at Mata Sheetla Temple in Bihar's Nalanda on Tuesday. A stampede broke out during prayers at Mata Sheetla Temple in Nalanda on Tuesday, leaving seven people dead and one seriously injured, police confirmed. In a post on X, Choudhary said, "The tragic stampede incident at the Mata Sheetla Temple in Nalanda is extremely heartbreaking ...Read More >
Nalanda stampede: Dy CM Samrat Choudhary condoles loss of lives, assures assistance Nalanda: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary expressed grief over the loss of lives in the stampede that broke out during prayers at Mata Sheetla Temple in Bihar's Nalanda on Tuesday. A stampede broke out during prayers at Mata Sheetla Temple in Nalanda on Tuesday, leaving seven people dead and one seriously injured, police confirmed. In a post on X, Choudhary said, "The tragic stampede incident at th ...Read More >
Nalanda: A stampede broke out during prayers at Mata Sheetla Temple in Bihar's Nalanda Tuesday, leaving seven people dead and one seriously injured, police confirmed. The incident occurred at the Madhda Sheetla Temple in the Deepnagar police station area. Upon learning about the incident, police officials, together with residents, hurried to the location and initiated relief and rescue efforts. Visuals from the scene depicted numerous devotees assembled within the temple grounds. Rescue offic ...Read More >
LUCKNOW: The Prayagraj Police have intensified their investigation after an FIR was filed against Swami Avimukteshwaranand, the Shankaracharya of Jyotirpeeth, for alleged child sexual abuse. On Monday afternoon, a police team arrived in Varanasi and may question the seer if necessary. The team could also move forward with his arrest. Meanwhile, on Monday morning, the Shankaracharya held a meeting with lawyers at his Varanasi ashram. It is believed he may approach the Allahabad High Court to se ...Read More >
Asked about the Messi incident, Banerjee said that the state government has taken action. New Delhi: Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday said the West Bengal government has taken action following the chaos during an event involving Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi, adding that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had apologised within an hour of the incident. Talking to media in the Parliament complex, Banerjee also said they were not satisfied with the mann ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 17 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday backed the remarks of TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee defending the Bengal government after chaos erupted at Lionel Messi's event in Kolkata, stating that he was only highlighting the Bhartiya Janata Party's non-accountability and hypocrisy. Speaking to ANI, she showcased support to Banerjee, saying, "He said that the TMC govt had taken action and the state Sports minister who was responsible has resigned. The CM ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy, while reviewing the Medaram development works on Monday, December 1, instructed officials to maintain quality standards and strictly adhere to the deadline. Situated in the Mulugu district of Telangana, Medaram is believed to be the abode of goddesses Sammakka and Saralamma. The tribal festival, Sammakka Saralamma Jathara or Medaram Jathara, honouring the goddesses, takes place every two years in the village. Medaram Jathara attracts the lar ...Read More >
MOHALI, Nov 2: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, today attended the Valedictory Session of the 5th Edition of the Shiksha Mahakumbh Abhiyan 2025 at the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), here, as the Chief Guest. The event, themed "From Classroom to Society - Building a Healthier World through Education," brought together eminent educationists, scientists, policymakers, and students from across India to deliberate on the transformative role of educ ...Read More >
He expressed pride that Uttar Pradesh will host this national event after a gap of 61 years, calling it a grand celebration of youth discipline, national service, and the spirit of a self-reliant India. Adityanath directed officials to ensure that the Jamboree reflects the state's efficiency, organisation and hospitality, with arrangements for security, transportation, sanitation, health, accommodation, food, and cultural programs executed in full coordination on the lines of the Maha Kumbh. H ...Read More >
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