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Kumbh Mela 2021: Over 700,000 devotees take holy dip in Ganga in Haridwar

Marking the beginning of the auspicious Kumbh Mela on Thursday, over 7 lakh devotees took a holy dip in the bank of river Ganga in Haridwar

Kumbh Mela 2021: Over 700,000 devotees take holy dip in Ganga in Haridwar
Updated On : 15 Jan 2021 | 11:57 AM IST

Kumbh Mela: Nainital HC asks Uttarakhand govt to present SOPs by Jan 11

The Nainital High Court, while hearing a petition filed against the "poor condition" of the quarantine centers, has directed the Uttarakhand government to present SOPs by January 11 for Kumbh Mela

Kumbh Mela: Nainital HC asks Uttarakhand govt to present SOPs by Jan 11
Updated On : 07 Jan 2021 | 12:57 PM IST

From HUL, Welspun to Marico, brands practise the human touch at Kumbh

These were some of the ways that brands sought to spread the message at what has been widely labelled as the world's largest human congregation

From HUL, Welspun to Marico, brands practise the human touch at Kumbh
Updated On : 05 Mar 2019 | 2:08 AM IST

'Kumbha' book review: An overly simple explainer of mega event in Prayagraj

This year's Kumbh, for instance, is significant on various levels, the first being the focus on sanitation and cleanliness

'Kumbha' book review: An overly simple explainer of mega event in Prayagraj
Updated On : 01 Mar 2019 | 9:37 PM IST

Raam Naam Bank goes digital at Kumbh, devotees can download app for free

The uniqueness of the bank lies in the fact that it is a bank with neither ATMs, nor cheque books; its only 'currency' is Lord Ram

Raam Naam Bank goes digital at Kumbh, devotees can download app for free
Updated On : 10 Feb 2019 | 1:56 PM IST

'Like Indira': At Kumbh, Priyanka trumps her brother, but not Modi

Saurabh Tiwari, a contractor for the mela, says he will certainly not vote for the BJP this time

'Like Indira': At Kumbh, Priyanka trumps her brother, but not Modi
Updated On : 04 Feb 2019 | 12:15 PM IST

Kumbh 2019: Historic UP Cabinet meeting at Prayagraj tomorrow

Politicos of all hues making beeline for 'holy dip' at Sangam

Kumbh 2019: Historic UP Cabinet meeting at Prayagraj tomorrow
Updated On : 28 Jan 2019 | 6:19 PM IST

What Ganga-jal oath means for India

Rewriting history will be the most important nationalised industry aimed at inventing an ancient post-modern miracle

What Ganga-jal oath means for India
Updated On : 18 Jan 2019 | 8:26 PM IST

Fire at Kumbh Mela after cylinder blast; CM directs officials to compensate

The head of the Digambar Ani Akhara claimed that the fire broke out at an adjoining tent and spread to the kitchen tent of their camp, triggering the cylinder blast

Fire at Kumbh Mela after cylinder blast; CM directs officials to compensate
Updated On : 14 Jan 2019 | 3:35 PM IST

Kumbh Mela 2019: How a Rs 40-bn plan for 120 mn pilgrims was implemented

All stakeholders - the government, religious organisations, local businesses - in Prayagraj are expecting the upcoming fair to be bigger than ever

Kumbh Mela 2019: How a Rs 40-bn plan for 120 mn pilgrims was implemented
Updated On : 22 Dec 2018 | 10:38 AM IST

Sacred and political: Over 100 million people to attend Kumbh mela in Jan

Organisers are erecting temporary bridges, 600 mass kitchens, more than 100,000 portable toilets

Sacred and political: Over 100 million people to attend Kumbh mela in Jan
Updated On : 21 Dec 2018 | 4:53 PM IST

Kanpur, Unnao tanneries shut for 3 months during Kumbh; workers worried

The Kumbh Mela is to be held in Allahabad between January 15 and March 4, 2019

Kanpur, Unnao tanneries shut for 3 months during Kumbh; workers worried
Updated On : 20 Dec 2018 | 3:34 PM IST

Railways to add 800 special trains for Allahabad for Kumbh Mela pilgrims

These trains would be in addition to the regular trains run by the North Central Railway

Railways to add 800 special trains for Allahabad for Kumbh Mela pilgrims
Updated On : 16 Dec 2018 | 11:40 AM IST

IWAI working to facilitate safe passenger movement for Kumbh Mela: Govt

Kumbh Mela is scheduled to be held at Sangam, Prayagraj (Allahabad) from January 15 to March 15, 2019

IWAI working to facilitate safe passenger movement for Kumbh Mela: Govt
Updated On : 16 Dec 2018 | 1:21 AM IST

Over 70 mission heads visit Allahabad to witness Kumbh Mela preparations

The Kumbh Mela will begin in Allahabad on January 15, 2019

Over 70 mission heads visit Allahabad to witness Kumbh Mela preparations
Updated On : 15 Dec 2018 | 3:43 PM IST

UP govt may close 13 distilleries in Hapur and Bijnor for Kumbh Mela

Sugar industry has strongly opposed the proposed move. Sugar mills across these two districts are planning to take the state government to court and they are waiting for the closure order

UP govt may close 13 distilleries in Hapur and Bijnor for Kumbh Mela
Updated On : 30 Nov 2018 | 2:12 AM IST

Kumbh 2019: NGT bans commercial activities within 100 metres of Ganga in UP

Leasing, auction, encroachments, anti-pollution activities to be deemed illegal; state irrigation and urban development depts named nodal agencies

Kumbh 2019: NGT bans commercial activities within 100 metres of Ganga in UP
Updated On : 29 Oct 2018 | 5:47 PM IST

Kumbh 2019: Sugar mills warned not to discharge effluents in Ganga basin

Of the 119 state-owned and private sugar mills in UP, 39 mills or roughly 35%, fall in the catchment of the river

Kumbh 2019: Sugar mills warned not to discharge effluents in Ganga basin
Updated On : 22 Oct 2018 | 10:52 PM IST

Six dead as thunderstorm hits Kumbh Mela site in Ujjain

Nearly a third of the tents put by the pilgrims were blown off in the squall, police official BS Chauhan said, adding it will take at least a week to erect them again

Six dead as thunderstorm hits Kumbh Mela site in Ujjain
Updated On : 05 May 2016 | 8:37 PM IST