prayagraj

News
Photos
Videos

PRAYAGRAJ NEWS

Prayagraj to Phillippines: Top travel destinations Indians searched on Google in 2025

January 22, 2026 11:58 am

From the spiritual fervour of the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj to visa-free escapes in Vietnam and the Philippines, here’s a look at the destinations Indians searched the most

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati at Sangam during the Magh Mela, in Prayagraj on Monday. (ANI Photo)

Magh Mela Row | Swami Sarawasti gets notice for using ‘Shankaracharya’ title, he says admin interfering with age-old traditions

January 21, 2026 8:03 am

Mela authority cites 2022 SC order; Cong, SP and Hindu Mahasabha condemn action

The incident took place on Thursday, the day of the holy snan (bath) for Makar Sankranti. (Image: Express Photo by Vishal Srivastav)

26-year-old pilgrim dies after tent catches fire at Magh Mela in Prayagraj

January 16, 2026 4:35 pm

This was the third fire incident in the past three days.

UP School Holiday: Lucknow, Bareilly, & others extends winter vacations due to coldwave

School holidays extended in UP till Jan 20, Punjab announces revised timings for all classes

January 16, 2026 10:35 am

Schools in Prayagraj, UP, will remain closed until January 20 due to the Magh Mela and expected pilgrim crowding. In Punjab, school timings are revised from January 16-21 to protect students from severe winter conditions.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addresses gathering at Magh Mela in Prayagraj amid remarks on caste and religious divisions

Incidents in Bangladesh a warning for us: UP CM Yogi at Magh Mela event

January 12, 2026 10:16 am

Says divisions on basis of caste, sect or religion will become a cause of total destruction

Three women steal gold at Kalyan Jewellers in Prayagraj

14 minutes, Rs 14 lakh: how 3 women pulled off gold theft at a Prayagraj store

January 09, 2026 10:27 am

The gold theft took place on December 31 at the Kalyan Jewellers outlet located on Sardar Patel Marg in the Civil Lines area.

Magh Mela starts on January 3, Sangam railway station closed for arrival-departure on snan days

Prayagraj Magh Mela travel alert: Trains will be diverted at this station on these days, check details

January 17, 2026 1:48 pm

The advisory covers the period from January 2 to February 16, with the main bath days falling on January 3, 14, 18, 23, and February 1 and 15.

He also criticised excessive trade-union politics and called for unity at the Gorakhpur event.

In a first, Magh Mela in Prayagraj gets its own logo

December 12, 2025 4:33 am

Designed by consultants Ajay Saxena and Pragya Ajay, govt says the logo reflects the spiritual significance of Kalpavas at the Sangam

Prayagraj bride leads her own ‘ladki ki baraat’, viral dance video wins hearts online

November 27, 2025 6:06 pm

Tanu led the nearly two-kilometre journey seated in a traditional carriage, surrounded by vibrant lights, energetic DJ beats, and enthusiastic dancing.

Police said investigators have retrieved the Instagram chats between the two.

Army jawan arrested for murdering teen in Prayagraj, burying body

November 18, 2025 5:49 pm

Police said the accused’s wedding was to take place later this month, and the victim had allegedly been pressuring him to marry her instead.

PRAYAGRAJ PHOTOS

Police personnel and volunteers are deployed along the Sangam ghats to manage pilgrim movement on the opening day of Magh Mela

PRAYAGRAJ VIDEOS

On board The Ramayan Express, there are bhajans, chants of Jai Shri Ram and more

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

We travelled on The Ramayan Express going to Ayodhya, Sitamarhi, Janakpur in Nepal and Prayagraj (till recently called Allahabad) and this is what it was like.