Prayagraj

CPCB Confirms Ganga Water Safe for Bathing During MahaKumbh

CPCB Confirms Ganga Water Safe for Bathing During MahaKumbh

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has released a new report. The report confirmed that the water quality at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers in Prayagraj was fit for bathing during Mahakumbh. The confluence's water quality meets bathing standards. This was during the recently concluded MahaKumbh. The report was submitted to the National Green Tribunal (NGT). It analyzed water samples collected between January 12 and February 22. This includes samples collected on auspicious bathing days. According to the report, statistical analysis was done. It addressed the “variability of data” in water samples collected from the same…
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15,000 Sanitation Workers Attempt Guinness World Record in Prayagraj

15,000 Sanitation Workers Attempt Guinness World Record in Prayagraj

Prayagraj: In a remarkable feat, 15,000 sanitation workers took part in a synchronized cleanliness drive. They worked across four zones of Prayagraj on Monday. Their aim was to set a new Guinness World Record. This massive effort was conducted as part of the Mahakumbh 2025 preparations. It reinforces the significance of hygiene and cleanliness at the world’s largest religious gathering. According to an official statement, the event had several notable attendees. Prayagraj Mayor Ganesh Kesarwani was present. Mahakumbh’s Special Executive Officer Akanksha Rana also attended. Additionally, a supervisory team from the Guinness Book of World Records was there. Chief supervisor…
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Prayagraj Kumbh Mela: Tight Security Arrangements for Final Two Days

Prayagraj Kumbh Mela: Tight Security Arrangements for Final Two Days

The Prayagraj Kumbh Mela is entering its final two days. Security has been strengthened across key locations. This ensures the safety of devotees. DIG Kumbh Mela, Vaibhav Krishna, stated that police forces have been strategically deployed. This is to manage the large crowds expected during the concluding days of the religious event. Security arrangements have been made in two key ways. Additional police personnel are now at Mankameshwar Temple. Officers are also present at other prominent Shiva temples. This is to handle the heavy influx of devotees on Maha Shivratri. Meanwhile, a separate security force is at the Sangam. They…
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Ganga: The World’s Only Freshwater River with a Remarkable Self-Purification Mechanism

Ganga: The World’s Only Freshwater River with a Remarkable Self-Purification Mechanism

Ganga is the world’s only freshwater river containing 1,100 types of bacteriophages. These are microscopic viruses that naturally purify water. A groundbreaking study by renowned scientist Dr. Ajay Sonkar has revealed a fascinating detail. The Ganga River remains entirely germ-free. This is despite over 600 million visitors taking holy dips during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. According to the research, Ganga is the world’s only freshwater river containing 1,100 types of bacteriophages. These are microscopic viruses that naturally purify water. They remove pollutants and destroy harmful bacteria. Dr. Sonkar was earlier praised by former President APJ Abdul Kalam.…
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Son Locks Elderly Mother Inside Home and Leaves for Kumbh Mela

Son Locks Elderly Mother Inside Home and Leaves for Kumbh Mela

A 65-year-old woman was rescued. She had been locked inside her home for three days. Her son and his family attended the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj during this time. In a shocking case of neglect, a 65-year-old woman was rescued. She was locked inside her home for three days. Her son and his family attended the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj during this time. The woman was identified as Sanju Devi. Her son, Akhilesh Prajapati, allegedly locked her inside. He did this before leaving with his wife and children on Monday. With no proper food, she survived on rice…
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Mahakumbh 2025: Traffic Control Measures and Public Safety Plans

Mahakumbh 2025: Traffic Control Measures and Public Safety Plans

300 kms Jam, Vehicles on Halt for over 48 hours State authorities have taken decisive measures to restore order. They are managing traffic and security in Prayagraj amid unprecedented crowds at the Mahakumbh. On Monday evening, Chief Minister Yogi showed his full support. He dispatched STF Chief Amitabh Yash to Prayagraj. He used a special plane from Mahajam. Alongside this, 52 new officers have been urgently deployed. They include 4 SPs, 5 ASPs, 15 Deputy SPs, 4 IAS, and 25 PCS officers. Their deployment is to bolster the city’s security and traffic management operations. According to the Director General of…
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Mahakumbh 2025: Legal Action Against Fake News Spreaders

Mahakumbh 2025: Legal Action Against Fake News Spreaders

The administration has taken strict action against those spreading misleading posts and rumors related to Mahakumbh 2025. Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Prashant Kumar has issued directives. As a result, social media platforms are being closely monitored. This is to prevent the spread of false information. Identified offenders are being subjected to legal action. False Rumors Circulated on Social Media During monitoring, we discovered that certain X accounts had shared an old video of an incident in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. They falsely linked it to the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. The misleading posts claimed that devotees searched for their missing…
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Sacred Bath and Spiritual Bliss, all about Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj

Sacred Bath and Spiritual Bliss, all about Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj

The Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the most significant religious and cultural events in Hinduism, has begun in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, from January 13 and will continue until February 26, 2025. Millions of pilgrims from across the globe are flocking to the holy confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers to take a dip that is believed to cleanse sins and grant salvation. Here’s everything you need to know about the significance of the sacred “Amrit Snan” (Royal Bath), its origins, and the key dates for this year’s event. What is the Amrit Snan and Why is…
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