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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.

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.

‘I will die…’: Man from Prayagraj appeals for rescue from Saudi Arabia in viral video; Indian Embassy responds

October 25, 2025 1:05 pm

The Indian Embassy on X stated it is attempting to locate the man but cannot act further due to lack of location, contact, or employer details in Saudi Arabia.

Man stabbed to death in UP’s Prayagraj, accused arrested hours later in shootout

October 24, 2025 6:00 pm

Police said the murder took place because of an old dispute between the victim and the accused, which resurfaced when they ran into each other on Thursday evening.

Railways conducts Kavach loco trial at 160 kmph speed in Prayagraj Division; train safety to improve on Delhi-Howrah route

October 17, 2025 5:49 pm

Kavach Railway system latest update: Kavach aids the Loco Pilot in running of trains within specified speed limits by automatic application of brakes in case Loco Pilot fails to do so and also helps the trains to run safely during inclement weather.

‘Ganga maa home delivery’: UP cop goes viral for worshipping flooded home in Prayagraj; critics say ‘don’t add to pollution’

August 06, 2025 3:01 pm

Nishad, who says he was once a national-level swimmer, has gone viral for his unusually cheerful response to the flooding.

Seven arrested after scuffle over loud music during Kanwar Yatra: Prayagraj Police

July 20, 2025 4:01 am

The Yatirs objected and refused to turn the volume down. This led to a heated argument between the two sides

Ganga floods Bade Hanuman temple in Prayagraj on first tuesday of Shrawan; devotees capture sacred ‘Mahasnan’

July 16, 2025 11:44 am

By Monday, water had surrounded the Bade Hanuman temple corridor. By Tuesday afternoon, it entered the temple, flowing down the stairs and fully submerging the reclining idol within an hour.

Tension erupts as Muharram rally passes through Prayagraj's Sirsa market, 22 held

July 05, 2025 3:48 pm

Local residents questioned the Muharram rally participants for deviating from traditional route. Uttar Pradesh Police said that prior permission is required to take a procession along a new route.

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Stampede in Mahakumbh at Prayagraj leaves bodies in its wake

January 30, 2025 5:16 pm

At least 30 people died and more than 60 people were injured in a stampede in Mahakumbh on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya Snan in Prayagraj on 29th January, 2025.

This is how CISF works round-the-clock at Kumbh

February 11, 2019 8:40 am

The CISF security wing has provided its expertise to more than 150 organisations or institutions which includes IITs, IIMs, RBI and National police Academy among others.

Kumbh Mela 2019: What it takes to clean the world's largest religious gathering

January 24, 2019 7:24 am

A total of 20,000 sanitation workers have been employed for the cleaning of the Kumbh Mela — half by the Health Department and the rest through outsourced vendors.

Kumbh Mela 2019: Prayagraj gears up for world's largest religious gathering

January 17, 2019 7:01 am

The Kumbh Mela is believed to be the largest religious gathering on earth and is held every 12 years on the banks of the 'Sangam'- the confluence of the holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati -- in Allahabad.

Preparations in full swing for Ardh Kumbh Mela 2019

December 10, 2018 10:13 am

The Kumbh Mela is believed to be the largest religious gathering on earth and is held every 12 years on the banks of the 'Sangam'- the confluence of the holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati -- in Prayagraj.

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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.

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