Devotees Stuck In Traffic Jam For 30 Hours In Maha Kumbh, Many Walk On Foot For 20 Kilometres
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Devotees Stuck In Traffic Jam For 30 Hours In Maha Kumbh, Many Walk On Foot For 20 Kilometres

ABP News  

Ahead of Magh Purnima, set for February 12, a large number of devotees flooded towards Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh. Reacting to this traffic jam, Samajwadi Party president took to X, and wrote in Hindi, “Emergency arrangements should be made immediately for the millions of devotees stranded in Prayagraj Maha Kumbh. प्रयागराज महाकुंभ में फँसे करोड़ों श्रद्धालुओं के लिए तुरंत आपातकालीन व्यवस्था की जाए। हर तरफ़ से जाम में भूखे, प्यासे, बेहाल और थके तीर्थयात्रियों को मानवीय दृष्टि से देखा जाए। आम श्रद्धालु क्या इंसान नहीं है? प्रयागराज में प्रवेश के लिए लखनऊ की तरफ़ 30 किमी पहले से ही नवाबगंज… pic.twitter.com/1JXmzgDEGI — Akhilesh Yadav February 9, 2025 The UP government has failed.

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PM Modi on Maha Kumbh: ‘Mahayagna’ of unity concludes; apologizes for any shortcoming in services
3 weeks, 3 days ago

PM Modi on Maha Kumbh: ‘Mahayagna’ of unity concludes; apologizes for any shortcoming in services

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday likened the massive Maha Kumbh congregation to the newly awakened consciousness of a nation breathing freely after breaking the shackles of a slavery mindset. Editorial | Mela and melee: On the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 and public safety The Prime Minister offered apology to "Mother Ganga, Mother Yamuna, Mother Saraswati" as well as people, …

Maha Kumbh 2025 | How world media covered 45-day event in Prayagraj: ‘More pilgrims than US population’
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Maha Kumbh 2025 | How world media covered 45-day event in Prayagraj: ‘More pilgrims than US population’

Hindustan Times  

Maha Kumbh 2025: A sea of pilgrims from across the country on Wednesday, February 26, took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on Maha Shivratri as the 45-day Maha Kumbh inched towards its closure. Naga Sadhus arrive in a procession to take a holy dip in Sangam, the confluence of Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, at the Maha Kumbh …

Mahakumbh 2025: 60 Million Devotees Flock to kumbh Mela in Prayagraj Amid Traffic Jams
1 month ago

Mahakumbh 2025: 60 Million Devotees Flock to kumbh Mela in Prayagraj Amid Traffic Jams

ABP News  

The ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj has drawn over 60 million devotees to take a dip in the holy confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the Sarasvati rivers. As the last days of the event approach, roads and highways leading to Prayagraj are packed with crowds and long queues of vehicles. In the final days leading up to Mahashivratri, devotees …

Maha Kumbh: UP govt gears up for Mahashivratri, last major snan day
1 month ago

Maha Kumbh: UP govt gears up for Mahashivratri, last major snan day

Hindustan Times  

The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday said it has ramped up preparations at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj to ensure seamless arrangements for devotees in the final significant bath on Mahashivratri which falls on February 26. Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh and Director General of Police Prashant Kumar visited Mahakumbh Nagar to review the arrangements and provide necessary instructions to officials, …

Mahakumbh devotees arriving by road dodge traffic jams by parking in nearby towns and boarding trains
1 month ago

Mahakumbh devotees arriving by road dodge traffic jams by parking in nearby towns and boarding trains

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: With barely nine days left for the Mahakumbh to get over on February 26, a relentless stream of devotees continues to throng the Sangam in Prayagraj for a holy dip. With reports of massive traffic jams on all the highways approaching Prayagraj, pilgrims arriving in four-wheelers are now parking the vehicles in adjoining districts and taking the train route …

MP: Maha Kumbh triggers 40-km traffic rush in MP-UP border on weekend
1 month ago

MP: Maha Kumbh triggers 40-km traffic rush in MP-UP border on weekend

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: The weekend pilgrimage to Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj has triggered a 40 km-long traffic rush in Madhya Pradesh- Uttar Pradesh border, officials said on Sunday. The unusual traffic rush from Chakghat, the border point in Madhya Pradesh’ Rewa district, to Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh since Saturday has put the local administration on its toes to regulate the traffic and …

DC Edit | Another avoidable Kumbh-linked tragedy
1 month, 1 week ago

DC Edit | Another avoidable Kumbh-linked tragedy

Deccan Chronicle  

A second fatal stampede involving Maha Kumbh pilgrims is two tragedies too many. A thorough probe is called for into the causes of the stampede on Saturday night at the New Delhi railway station because there is very little accountability when such unfortunate events take place, and all the blame is usually placed on the people. Was confusion created over …

Ten Hindu pilgrims killed in highway crash on way to Maha Kumbh festival
1 month, 1 week ago

Ten Hindu pilgrims killed in highway crash on way to Maha Kumbh festival

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 10 people were …

10 killed after car carrying Maha Kumbh devotees collides with bus on Prayagraj-Mirzapur highway
1 month, 1 week ago

10 killed after car carrying Maha Kumbh devotees collides with bus on Prayagraj-Mirzapur highway

Hindustan Times  

At least 10 people were killed and 19 others injured when a car carrying Maha Kumbh devotees from Chhattisgarh collided with a bus on the Prayagraj-Mirzapur highway in Uttar Pradesh around Friday midnight. Sharing her condolences via Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Murmu wrote on X, “The news of the death of many people in a road accident on Mirzapur Highway in …

10 Maha Kumbh devotees killed as their car collides with bus in Prayagraj
1 month, 1 week ago

10 Maha Kumbh devotees killed as their car collides with bus in Prayagraj

Live Mint  

As many as 10 Maha Kumbh devotees were killed in a tragic accident as their car collided with a bus in the Meja police station area of Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj late on Friday night, police said on Saturday. Deputy Commissioner of Police Vivek Chandra Yadav said devotees from Chhattisgarh were heading to the Maha Kumbh to take a dip when …

10 Kumbh devotees killed in car-bus collision on highway in Prayagraj
1 month, 1 week ago

10 Kumbh devotees killed in car-bus collision on highway in Prayagraj

India Today  

At least 10 people, all of whom were devotees from Chhattisgarh headed towards the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, died after their Bolero car collided with a bus on the Mirzapur-Prayagraj highway, police said. On Tuesday, seven people from Andhra Pradesh, who were returning from the Maha Kumbh, died after their tempo traveller collided with a truck on …

Mahakumbh area declared 'no vehicle zone' for February 15 and 16 | Details
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1 month, 1 week ago

Mahakumbh area declared 'no vehicle zone' for February 15 and 16 | Details

India TV News  

The entire Mahakumbh area in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj has been declared a "no vehicle zone" for February 15 and 16, in view of the possibility of a heavy crowd over the weekend. The footfall at Mahakumbh crossed the 50 crore mark with as many devotees taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, which is more than the combined population …

Parliamentary panel raps highways body over Prayagraj Maha Kumbh traffic woes
1 month, 1 week ago

Parliamentary panel raps highways body over Prayagraj Maha Kumbh traffic woes

India Today  

The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee has pulled up the National Highways Authority of India after Prayagraj city and several highways leading to it were jam-packed with vehicles last week as devotees headed to Sangam to take a holy dip during the Maha Kumbh, sources said. A series of pictures and videos, including satellite images, released in the public domain over …

Maghi Purnima Maha Snan: Improved Arrangements at Prayagraj Kumbh Mela Enhance Devotee Experience
1 month, 1 week ago

Maghi Purnima Maha Snan: Improved Arrangements at Prayagraj Kumbh Mela Enhance Devotee Experience

ABP News  

During the Maghi Purnima, the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj witnessed an overwhelming number of devotees, but thanks to swift administrative action, the situation improved significantly. Initially, there were disruptions due to the heavy crowds, especially over the weekend, causing long traffic jams. However, after intervention from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who personally oversaw the arrangements, additional personnel …

Maha Kumbh live updates: Pushpa Varsha on devotees during Magh Purnima ‘snan’
1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh live updates: Pushpa Varsha on devotees during Magh Purnima ‘snan’

Hindustan Times  

Maha Kumbh live updates: Rush of devotees at the Sangam on the eve of 'Magh Purnima', during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. Maha Kumbh live updates: As Mahakumbh 2025 reaches its peak, the Uttar Pradesh Police have intensified security measures for Magh Purnima ‘snan’ on Wednesday. •Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi …

Maghi Purnima: 10-km walk, vehicle-free zone to prevent traffic nightmare in Prayagraj's Mahakumbh
1 month, 1 week ago

Maghi Purnima: 10-km walk, vehicle-free zone to prevent traffic nightmare in Prayagraj's Mahakumbh

Hindustan Times  

Prayagraj: Devotees arrive to take holy dip at the Sangam on the eve of Maghi Purnima Snan during Maha Kumbh Mela festival, in Prayagraj, Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Lakhs of people are making their way to Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj to participate in Maha Kumbh on the revered occasion of Maghi Purnima on Wednesday, January 12. The traffic advisory To avoid …

Maha Kumbh 2025: Over 45 crore devotees took dip in Prayagraj's Sangam in 29 days | In pics
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1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh 2025: Over 45 crore devotees took dip in Prayagraj's Sangam in 29 days | In pics

Hindustan Times  

Maha Kumbh 2025: Over 45 crore devotees took dip in Prayagraj's Sangam in 29 days | In pics Maha Kumbh 2025 has become one of the largest religious gatherings in history with over 45 crore devotees participating in the bathing rituals as of February 11. In pic: Devotees perform rituals at Sangam after taking a holy dip on the eve …

Maha Kumbh traffic: Entire district declared ‘No vehicle zone’ in Prayagraj ahead of ‘Maghi Purnima Snan’
1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh traffic: Entire district declared ‘No vehicle zone’ in Prayagraj ahead of ‘Maghi Purnima Snan’

The Hindu  

The influx of devotees travelling to the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj resulted in chaos and congestion on roads leading up to civic authorities declaring the whole area as a ‘no vehicle zone’ until Wednesday’s Magh Purnima Snan. “All hospitals within the city, division, and the Maha Kumbh area have been placed on high alert as per the Chief Minister’s directives. …

Maha Kumbh traffic woes: ‘No vehicle zone’ declared ahead of Maghi Purnima Snan after massive jam | Advisory
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1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh traffic woes: ‘No vehicle zone’ declared ahead of Maghi Purnima Snan after massive jam | Advisory

Hindustan Times  

Plans for the ‘Maghi Purnima Snan’, scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, have been put in place, including the entire Maha Kumbh area being declared a 'no vehicle zone', a day after people were stranded in traffic jams for more than 30 hours at several places. Thousands of devotees heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh were stuck in massive traffic …

Maha Kumbh sees record crowds as authorities ensure smooth pilgrim experience
1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh sees record crowds as authorities ensure smooth pilgrim experience

Hindustan Times  

A huge crowd of devotees arrived at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela Kshetra on Tuesday to take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam. On Tuesday, a sizable contingent of worshippers descended at the current Maha Kumbh Mela Kshetra to bathe in the sacred Triveni Sangam. On Monday, Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Prashant Kumar lauded the efforts of …

Mahakumbh: Massive Traffic Jams in Prayagraj Make kumbh Journey Difficult for Devotees
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1 month, 1 week ago

Mahakumbh: Massive Traffic Jams in Prayagraj Make kumbh Journey Difficult for Devotees

ABP News  

As Mahakumbh 2025 approaches, Prayagraj is witnessing severe traffic congestion, making it increasingly difficult for devotees to reach the pilgrimage site. The overwhelming rush has caused gridlocks in multiple areas, disrupting normal movement across the city.In response to the situation, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has stepped in to review the Mahakumbh arrangements. Special directives were issued to maintain heightened security …

Maha Kumbh To Be No Vehicle Zone After Devotees Stuck In Kilometres-Long Jams
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1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh To Be No Vehicle Zone After Devotees Stuck In Kilometres-Long Jams

ABP News  

Maha Kumbh Traffic Advisory: The entire Maha Kumbh area has been declared a No Vehicle Zone a day after people were stranded in traffic jams for more than 30 hours at several places. Thousand of devotees heading to Prayagraj were stuck in massive traffic jams reportedly spanning 300 kilometres ahead of Maghi Purnima. * To ensure the smooth bathing of …

Mahakumbh: 'No vehicle zone' declared in Prayagraj ahead of 'Magh Purnima Snan' | Check advisory
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1 month, 1 week ago

Mahakumbh: 'No vehicle zone' declared in Prayagraj ahead of 'Magh Purnima Snan' | Check advisory

India TV News  

Kumbh Mela 2025: Amid heavy traffic congestion in the holy city, the Prayagraj administration has implemented a special plan for the 'Magh Purnima Snan' on Wednesday, designating the entire Mahakumbh area as a 'no vehicle zone'. Advisory for Magh Purnima Snan The fair area has been declared a 'no vehicle zone' from 4 am on Tuesday to ensure the safety …

Massive traffic jams witnessed as devotees reach Kashi after taking holy dip at Sangam, check advisory
1 month, 1 week ago

Massive traffic jams witnessed as devotees reach Kashi after taking holy dip at Sangam, check advisory

India TV News  

Varanasi: Massive traffic jams witnessed on the way as lakhs of devotees are trying to reach Kashi and Ayodhya after taking a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. Director of Information, Shishir, shared videos showing normal traffic movement in different parts of Prayagraj, including Balson Crossing, Mazar Crossing, Kalash Crossing, Indian Crossing, Lucknow-Prayagraj …

7 Kumbh returnees killed after their vehicle collides with truck in Madhya Pradesh
1 month, 1 week ago

7 Kumbh returnees killed after their vehicle collides with truck in Madhya Pradesh

India Today  

At least seven people, who were returning from the Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, were killed after their tempo traveller collided with a truck on a highway in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur district on Tuesday. The devotees were returning after taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam - the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati …

'If Films Can Be Exempted From Tax...': Akhilesh Demands Toll Fee Waiver Amid Rush For Maha Kumbh
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1 month, 1 week ago

'If Films Can Be Exempted From Tax...': Akhilesh Demands Toll Fee Waiver Amid Rush For Maha Kumbh

ABP News  

Prayagraj is seeing severe traffic congestion as millions of devotees are still coming to the city for the ongoing Maha Kumbh. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday demanded that the Uttar Pradesh government should waive the toll for vehicles going for Maha Kumbh. pic.twitter.com/1ceISd8WNK — Akhilesh Yadav February 9, 2025 "Emergency arrangements should be made immediately for the crores …

‘Stuck for 48 hours’: Inside the 300-km traffic jams to Maha Kumbh, the ‘world’s biggest’
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1 month, 1 week ago

‘Stuck for 48 hours’: Inside the 300-km traffic jams to Maha Kumbh, the ‘world’s biggest’

Firstpost  

Thousands of devotees planning to visit Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh in cars were stranded for 48 hours in 300-kilometre traffic jams leading up to Prayagraj. Overcrowding during the weekends is one of the major reasons behind the snarls Vehicles stuck in a jam due to traffic restrictions during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj, Sunday, February 9, …

Maha Kumbh traffic: Amid gridlock, M.P. CM urges pilgrims to avoid travelling to Prayagraj for a couple of days
1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh traffic: Amid gridlock, M.P. CM urges pilgrims to avoid travelling to Prayagraj for a couple of days

The Hindu  

With vehicles heading to the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj pilling up along Madhya Pradesh’s north-eastern border with Uttar Pradesh, M.P. Meanwhile, Opposition leaders like Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav and Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party governments in the two States for the traffic woes. In a video message shared on social media platform X, …

Mahakumbh Traffic: Massive Crowds Lead to Severe Jams Across Prayagraj and Nearby Districts
1 month, 1 week ago

Mahakumbh Traffic: Massive Crowds Lead to Severe Jams Across Prayagraj and Nearby Districts

ABP News  

Ahead of the Magh Purnima holy dip, Prayagraj is witnessing severe traffic congestion as lakhs of devotees continue to arrive for the Mahakumbh. The situation is expected to worsen on February 12, as nearly 10 lakh Kalpvasis begin their return journey after completing their month-long religious stay.Despite administrative efforts, the traffic management system is proving inadequate to handle the surge. …

Mahakumbh 2025: Devotees face ‘world’s biggest traffic jam’ extending upto 300 km; many stuck for more than 11 hours
1 month, 1 week ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Devotees face ‘world’s biggest traffic jam’ extending upto 300 km; many stuck for more than 11 hours

Live Mint  

Crores of devotees are arriving daily in Prayagraj to take a holy dip at Mahakumbh 2025, which is touted as the world's largest religious gathering. However, due to unprecedented congestion on routes to Prayagraj, several devotees have been stuck in traffic jams for more than 11 hours. Don't go to Prayagraj: Police tell devotees stuck in Madhya Pradesh Due to …

Maha Kumbh devotees stuck in hours-long traffic, social media users calls it 'world's biggest jam'
1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh devotees stuck in hours-long traffic, social media users calls it 'world's biggest jam'

Hindustan Times  

A sea of vehicles, said to be stretching up to ‘300 kilometers’, transformed roads leading to the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj into parking lots, with lakhs of pilgrims eager to attend the world’s largest religious gathering finding themselves stranded in their cars on Sunday, hundreds of kilometers away from the fair site. Prayagraj: Vehicles stuck in a …

Mahakumbh: Massive traffic snarls on roads to Prayagraj ahead of Maghi Purnima, check advisory
1 month, 1 week ago

Mahakumbh: Massive traffic snarls on roads to Prayagraj ahead of Maghi Purnima, check advisory

India TV News  

Ahead of Maaghi Purnima, a huge crowd of devotees is gathering to take a holy dip in the Prayagraj Mahakumbh due to which the whole city is jammed. Parkings breach threshold He said that the capacity of IERT and Baghada parking can accommodate four to five thousand vehicles, while the far parking like Nehru Park and Bela Kachhar can accommodate …

Millions throng Mahakumbh; traffic congestion throws travel plans out of gear in Prayagraj, Ayodhya
1 month, 1 week ago

Millions throng Mahakumbh; traffic congestion throws travel plans out of gear in Prayagraj, Ayodhya

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: Millions of devotees continue to crowd all roads leading to the Mahakumbh Mela at Prayagraj, even after the completion of three Amrit Snans on Makarsankranti, Mauni Amavasya and Basant Panchami. The unprecedented rush of devotees from across India and abroad has resulted in a 300-km-long traffic jam paralysing Prayagraj and adjoining areas. According to eyewitnesses, there were massive traffic …

300-km-long jams choke Maha Kumbh routes, Akhilesh Yadav jabs UP government
1 month, 1 week ago

300-km-long jams choke Maha Kumbh routes, Akhilesh Yadav jabs UP government

India Today  

As millions of devotees are still descending on Prayagraj to attend the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, severe traffic jams have paralysed all roads leading to the city, with pilgrims not being able to reach the Triveni Sangam -- the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers -- on time to take the holy dip. Taking a jab at the Uttar …

SP chief Akhilesh flays Adityanath government over traffic chaos in Prayagraj
1 month, 1 week ago

SP chief Akhilesh flays Adityanath government over traffic chaos in Prayagraj

New Indian Express  

In another post, the former chief minister said, "People stuck in traffic jams are imprisoned in their vehicles for hours. "There is no arrangement for food and water for constables, class four employees or sanitation workers who are standing day and night faithfully hungry and thirsty," Yadav alleged highlighting the situation in Prayagraj. The officers are giving orders sitting in …

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Huge crowd of devotees triggers massive jam in Prayagraj
1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Huge crowd of devotees triggers massive jam in Prayagraj

The Hindu  

A severe traffic congestion extending for kilometers was witnessed on the routes to the Maha Kumbh Mela here on Sunday with Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav asking the government to make emergency arrangements for the stranded devotees. Regarding the traffic jam, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav in a post on X said, "Emergency arrangements should be made immediately for the …

Kumbh not for 5-star culture, true devotees don’t want glitz, glamour: Mahant Dharmendra Das
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kumbh not for 5-star culture, true devotees don’t want glitz, glamour: Mahant Dharmendra Das

The Hindu  

A section of the sadhus are unhappy with the chatter around viral sensations at the Maha Kumbh, saying they divert attention from what the festival is really about — spirituality and faith of devotees. "Mahakumbh is not a hub of glamour and five-star culture, it is the centre of sadhus, devotees and the Sanatan faith," said Mahant Dharmendra Das, head …

Three killed, 10 injured as mini truck carrying people to Maha Kumbh collides with SUV in M.P.
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Three killed, 10 injured as mini truck carrying people to Maha Kumbh collides with SUV in M.P.

The Hindu  

Three persons were killed and ten others injured when a mini truck carrying people to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh collided with an SUV in Madhya Pradesh's Satna district on Sunday, police said. The truck overturned after the collision which took place at around 1.30 a.m. on Satna-Chitrakoot State highway, located 45 km from the district headquarters, Majhgawa police station …

Akhilesh Yadav calls Prayagraj gridlock a ‘very serious’ situation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Akhilesh Yadav calls Prayagraj gridlock a ‘very serious’ situation

The Hindu  

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav hit out at the Uttar Pradesh government for the general chaos and gridlock on the city roads following the influx of devotees visiting the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Social media also witnessed uproar over chaos in route towards Prayagraj with people sharing videos of Madhya Pradesh police appealing to people to return home. Akhilesh demands …

AAP MP Sanjay Singh gives adjournment notice in RS to discuss Mahakumbh stampede
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

AAP MP Sanjay Singh gives adjournment notice in RS to discuss Mahakumbh stampede

Deccan Chronicle  

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh on Tuesday gave a zero hour notice in Rajya Sabha regarding the Mahakumbh stampede that occurred on January 29.Singh, in his letter, stated that the Maha Kumbh is one of the largest religious events on Earth and has witnessed the 'horrific' stampede for the sixth time in the past 70 years. This time, the …

Mahakumbh 2025: Nirmohi Ani Akhara Mahant Speaks Out on Stampede Incident
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Nirmohi Ani Akhara Mahant Speaks Out on Stampede Incident

ABP News  

At Mahakumbh 2025, Nirmohi Ani Akhara’s Mahant has raised concerns over the recent stampede incident, highlighting the challenges of managing such a massive gathering. Speaking about the chaos, he emphasized the need for enhanced security measures and better crowd control to prevent such occurrences in the future.Despite the incident, a massive turnout was seen on Basant Panchami, with over 62.25 …

Keeping up with UP: Crowd mismanagement not ‘will of God’ triggered Kumbh deaths
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Keeping up with UP: Crowd mismanagement not ‘will of God’ triggered Kumbh deaths

Hindustan Times  

A day after the stampede at Maha Kumbh in which at least 30 people were killed, the international president of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad Alok Kumar said the incident would not be a dampener for the event as pilgrims tend to accept such accidents as “a will of God”. Singh also wrote an MoU was signed with the Moti Lal …

At the Maha Kumbh Mela, faith and fatalities
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

At the Maha Kumbh Mela, faith and fatalities

The Hindu  

It is dark and chaotic at 11 p.m. on January 29. Editorial | Deaths after the surge: On the stampede at the Maha Kumbh Five hours earlier, Roniyar received what he describes as a “miracle call”. “As the gates were shut, some people collided with those coming from the other direction,” says Vijay Yadav, 42, from Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. Ajay …

6 Dead, Several Injured As Truck Rams Into Kumbh Devotees' Vehicle In UP's Ghazipur
1 month, 3 weeks ago

6 Dead, Several Injured As Truck Rams Into Kumbh Devotees' Vehicle In UP's Ghazipur

ABP News  

At least 6 people lost their lives and several were feared dead after an uncontrolled truck crashed into a vehicle carrying devotees coming from the Maha Kumbh Mela in the Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh on Friday evening, officials said. Bus Crashes Into Vehicle On Prayagraj-Gorakhpur Highway Friday's mishap in Ghazipur follows another accident on the Gorakhpur-Varanasi Highway near the …

Bus Returning From Maha Kumbh Crashes Into Vehicle On Prayagraj-Gorakhpur Highway, 10 Injured
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bus Returning From Maha Kumbh Crashes Into Vehicle On Prayagraj-Gorakhpur Highway, 10 Injured

ABP News  

Gorakhpur: An accident on Friday morning on the Gorakhpur-Varanasi Highway near the Sarai Chauraha in Gagaha injured at least 10 people. The accident occurred when a state bus, returning with pilgrims from the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, was hit by another bus. Amethi Accident Kills 2 Maha Kumbh Pilgrims Friday's mishap in Gagaha follows another accident which killed 2 Maha …

MahaKumbh 2025: Post-Stampede, Record Crowds in Prayagraj, Safety Tightened | ABP NEWS
1 month, 3 weeks ago

MahaKumbh 2025: Post-Stampede, Record Crowds in Prayagraj, Safety Tightened | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

The 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj is witnessing a massive surge of devotees at the sacred Sangam. In light of previous incidents like stampedes, the administration has taken extensive measures to enhance safety and organization. The upcoming Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami is a major focus, with the administration on high alert to ensure smooth proceedings. The entire administrative …

After Maha Kumbh stampede, come decongestion measures. Here’s how pilgrims continue to suffer
1 month, 3 weeks ago

After Maha Kumbh stampede, come decongestion measures. Here’s how pilgrims continue to suffer

Firstpost  

In the wake of the Maha Kumbh stampede tragedy in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, the state government introduced strict decongestion measures, such as sealing district borders, to prevent overcrowding. As a result, a massive traffic jam and cancellation of trains have left thousands of pilgrims stranded in the spiritual epicentre without food, water, or shelter Buses and other vehicles piled up …

Maha Kumbh: Traffic plan for Amrit Snan and UP's broken bus ticketing
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh: Traffic plan for Amrit Snan and UP's broken bus ticketing

India Today  

After the deadly stampede on Mauni Amavasya, all eyes are on the next Amrit Snan at the Maha Kumbh on Vasant Panchami on February 3. In this digital age when people prefer online booking of tickets, the UP State Road Transport Corporation’s online enquiry and ticketing system appears broken – leaving lakhs of commuters scrambling for authoritative information. UPSRTC’s official …

8 killed, many injured as truck rams vehicle of Kumbh returnees in UP's Ghazipur
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8 killed, many injured as truck rams vehicle of Kumbh returnees in UP's Ghazipur

India Today  

At least eight people were killed and many injured after an uncontrolled truck rammed into a vehicle carrying devotees returning from Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur on Friday evening, officials said. This comes a day after at least 30 people were killed and 60 injured in the pre-dawn stampede in the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh …

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