UP Police showcased “unprecedented” model of crowd management during Kumbh: DGP Prashant Kumar

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 26: Prashant Kumar, Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police, on Wednesday said that the police have presented an unprecedented model of crowd management, security, and techniques during the Maha Kumbh. “On the instructions of CM Yogi Adityanath, we have presented an unprecedented model of crowd management, security, and techniques… We… Continue reading UP Police showcased “unprecedented” model of crowd management during Kumbh: DGP Prashant Kumar

Devotees throng Shankaracharya Temple, Srinagar to pay obeisance on Maha Shivratri

Srinagar, Feb 26: Amid rain, a large number of devotees thronged the Shankaracharya Temple in Srinagar to pay obeisance on the occasion of Maha Shivratri, being celebrated with religious fervour on Wednesday. In Kashmir, Shivratri is locally known as Herath, and as part of their unique traditions, Pandits observe nightlong prayers and offer walnuts, which… Continue reading Devotees throng Shankaracharya Temple, Srinagar to pay obeisance on Maha Shivratri

Foreign devotees visiting Mahakumbh and Varanasi, awed by Mahashivratri celebrations

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 26: As the last day of the Mahakumbh concludes today, foreign devotees have also arrived to take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on the occasion of Mahashivratri. Sharing their experiences, they find Indian culture mesmerizing and have expressed feelings of deep faith and spiritualism. A devotee from Brazil,… Continue reading Foreign devotees visiting Mahakumbh and Varanasi, awed by Mahashivratri celebrations

Lakhs converge on Sangam banks for final bath of Maha Kumbh on Shivratri

Prayagraj, Feb 26: A sea of devotees converged on the banks of Sangam to take a holy dip on the auspicious occasion of the last bathing festival of Maha Shivratri, which also marks the culmination of the 45-day-long Maha Kumbh, one of the largest spiritual and cultural congregations in the world, on Wednesday. The banks… Continue reading Lakhs converge on Sangam banks for final bath of Maha Kumbh on Shivratri

Kumbh Mela area to be no vehicle zone from 4 PM Tuesday, Prayagraj from 6 PM

PRAYAGRAJ: The Maha Kumbh Mela area will be a no-vehicle zone from 4 PM on Tuesday, with the entire Prayagraj following suit from 6 PM onwards in view of the massive influx of devotees for the last special bathing date coinciding with Mahashivratri on February 26. Authorities have imposed these restrictions to ensure smooth crowd… Continue reading Kumbh Mela area to be no vehicle zone from 4 PM Tuesday, Prayagraj from 6 PM

Diabetes, hypertension not pre-existing disease, not grounds for claim rejection: Consumer Commission

New Delhi [India]: Allowing a complaint against an insurance company, the District Consumer Redressal Commission II ruled that, as per established law, lifestyle diseases like diabetes and hypertension cannot be treated as pre-existing conditions and therefore cannot be grounds for claim rejection by the insurer. Therefore, these cannot serve as a valid reason for the… Continue reading Diabetes, hypertension not pre-existing disease, not grounds for claim rejection: Consumer Commission

DRDO to celebrate Indian National Science Day on Feb 28

Hyderabad, Feb 25: Indian National Science Day, jointly organised by the DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation), the Aeronautical Society of India, and the Kalam Institute of Youth Excellence, will be celebrated at Gachibowli Stadium here on February 28. Highly ranking central and state government functionaries are to inaugurate this grand exhibition, making a historic… Continue reading DRDO to celebrate Indian National Science Day on Feb 28

India’s semifinal slot confirmed with NZ victory; Pakistan, Bangladesh knocked out

RAWALPINDI: Title contenders India’s slot in the semifinals of ICC Champions Trophy was confirmed on Monday following New Zealand’s victory over Bangladesh, the result also eliminating tournament hosts Pakistan from the event. Besides India, New Zealand, who have registered two victories in as many matches, also advanced to the last four stage from Group A.… Continue reading India’s semifinal slot confirmed with NZ victory; Pakistan, Bangladesh knocked out

Uttarakhand govt employees to register their marriages under UCC

DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand government has asked its employees to get their marriages registered under the Uniform Civil Code that was recently implemented in the state. In a letter to the state’s district magistrates and heads of departments, Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi said under the UCC, registration of marriages done after March 26, 2010, has… Continue reading Uttarakhand govt employees to register their marriages under UCC

Maha Kumbh: 15,000 workers conduct synchronised cleanliness drive, eye world record

MAHAKUMBH NAGAR (UP): As many as 15,000 sanitation workers attempted to set a Guinness World Record as they carried out a synchronised cleanliness drive across four zones here on Monday. Prayagraj Mayor Ganesh Kesarwani, Mahakumbh’s Special Executive Officer Akanksha Rana and the Guinness Book of World Records supervisory team were present on the occasion, according… Continue reading Maha Kumbh: 15,000 workers conduct synchronised cleanliness drive, eye world record