Gorakhpur emerging as amodern metropolis: CM Yogi
Ensure housing for underprivileged, medical care for those in need: UP CM to officials
GORAKHPUR (UP), May 12: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday directed officials to ensure housing for the underprivileged and medical care for those in need, according to a statement. Issuing the instruction during the Janata Darshan held in front of Mahant Digvijaynath Smriti Bhawan at Gorakhpurs Gorakhnath Temple, he said, Include all deprived eligible individuals under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana to ensure permanent housing for them, and also see that no needy person is denied treatment [] The post Ensure housing for underprivileged, medical care for those in need: UP CM to officials appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Adityanath holds 'Janta Darshan' at Gorakhnath temple
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed public grievances at a Janta Darshan in Gorakhpur and lauded the BrahMos missile unit in Lucknow, emphasizing its role in bolstering India's defense capabilities. He asserted that weapons manufactured in Lucknow would deter enemies, particularly Pakistan, amidst ongoing military operations.
Complete development projects within time frame: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized the importance of completing development projects within the stipulated timeline, urging officials to expedite pending works before the monsoon season arrives in late June. He reviewed infrastructure projects in Gorakhpur, focusing on resolving waterlogging issues and ensuring uninterrupted power supply. Adityanath also stressed maintaining law and order and addressing public grievances through the IGRS portal.
Gorakhpur-Bengaluru Summer Special train announced
Development possible only in a secure environment: UP CM Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated security enables prosperity. He laid the foundation for Shri Paramhansa Yogananda Janmasthali Smriti Bhavan in Gorakhpur. The memorial will cost Rs 27.68 crore. Adityanath criticized previous governments for corruption. He declared Pakistan a terror state. India will manufacture BrahMos missile in Lucknow. The memorial will honor Paramhansa Yogananda's legacy and global impact.
Fat-shamed and called 'motu,' man in Uttar Pradesh shoots at guests, then THIS happened
A man allegedly shot at two persons for fat-shaming him during a feast in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur district, local police said. The incident occurred on Thursday and a complaint was lodged at Khajni police station the following day. Read on to know more.
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Gorakhpur, Ayodhya get new SSPs
Civil defence volunteers rehearse emergency response in Lucknow ahead of nationwide mock drill
LUCKNOW: A day before the scheduled mock drill mandated by the Union government, civil defence volunteers conducted a rehearsal at the Lucknow police lines on Tuesday to strengthen emergency preparedness. Meanwhile, UP DGP Prashant Kumar, on Tuesday, said that comprehensive civil defence mock drills would be conducted across all districts on Wednesday in compliance of the instructions received from the Government of India. The exercise, which involved around 200 civil defence volunteers, was aimed at training volunteers in managing large-scale emergencies and responding effectively to potential missile or air attacks. According to Chief Warden, Civil Defence Lucknow, Amarnath Mishra, the participants demonstrated coordinated responses to sirens, evacuation procedures, and protective measures designed to minimise panic and chaos during emergencies. The drill focused on practical techniques to protect civilians during missile strikes and air attacks, along with educating the public on how to safeguard themselves in such situations, Mishra added. The development comes a day after the Union Home Ministry's directives to states to conduct mock drills on May 7 to enhance civil defence preparedness. The Union Home Ministry asked the states to operationalise air raid warning sirens and train civilians to protect themselves in the event of a hostile attack. The states have also been directed to update and rehearse evacuation plans, crash blackout measures, and early camouflaging of vital plants and installations. Interacting with media persons, the UP DGP Prashant Kumar said that the Centre had identified 19 districts-- one placed in Category 1, two in Category 2 and the remaining 16 in Category 3-- for the exercise. Bulandshahr in western UP has been kept in Category 1; Agra, Kanpur, Lucknow, Bakshi Ka Talab, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Meerut, Prayagraj, Moradabad, Bareilly, Mathura, Ghaziabad, Jhansi, Saharanpur, Sarsawan, and Chandauli are there in Category 2; Baghpat and Muzaffarnagar, both western UP districts, have been kept in Category 3. However, keeping the preparedness in mind and also considering the local sensitivities, the state government has decided to conduct the mock drill across all the state districts, said the DGP. He explained that the exercise would involve coordinated participation from multiple agencies, including the police administration, fire services, and disaster response agencies, to cope with disasters and other critical situations. The mock drill is imperative to ensure better coordination and readiness among all response agencies, said Prashant Kumar. Meanwhile, DG Civil Defence, Abhay Prasad also confirmed the instructions received from the Centre, explaining preparations were already underway to equip civilians with the knowledge and readiness needed in case of any future conflict. He said the mock drill would be conducted between 7 pm to 9 pm on Wednesday. At present, the state Civil Defence department has offices in 15 districts but covers 26 districts through its network. As part of the initiative, an assessment of emergency medical infrastructure, response time, and coordination between various agencies would be assessed in the event of mass casualties and large-scale evacuations. The drill would also foster greater public awareness and resilience in times of national crisis, said a senior state government official.
Major IPS reshuffle in Uttar Pradesh: SSPs of Gorakhpur, Ayodhya among 14 officers transferred
In a reshuffle, the Uttar Pradesh government transferred 14 IPS officers, including key postings for Gorakhpur and Ayodhya. Raj Karan Nayyar, who oversaw security for the Ram Temple consecration, is now SSP Gorakhpur, while Gaurav Grover takes over as SSP Ayodhya. Other significant changes include DIG Vaibhav Krishna's appointment to Varanasi Range and Mohit Gupta's move to Secretary (Home).
Asked To Quit Alcohol, Angry Uttar Pradesh Man Shoots Son, Daughter-In-Law
A retired home guard shot his son and daughter-in-law in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur, when he was asked to stop drinking alcohol and fight in the house.
Innovation hub to propel engineering & startups in UPs Gorakhpur
Forestry university work catches pace; to be 5th in Gorakhpur
UP woman ends life after triple talaq over phone
A woman allegedly facing continuous harassment for dowry by her in-laws died by suicide in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur after getting a phone call from her husband who gave her 'triple talaq', police said on Thursday.
Woman dies by suicide after triple talaq over phone, cop suspended for inaction
Gorakhpur: A woman allegedly facing continuous harassment for dowry by her in-laws died by suicide in Uttar Pradeshs Gorakhpur after getting a phone call from her husband who gave her triple talaq, police said on Thursday. Police suspended a sub-inspector and ordered a departmental inquiry for failing to lodge a case on a complaint regarding Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
UP woman dies by suicide after 'triple talaq' over phone
In Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur, a woman named Saniya tragically died by suicide after her husband pronounced 'triple talaq' over the phone from Maharashtra, following alleged continuous dowry harassment. Police have registered a case against eight individuals, including her husband Salauddin. SSP Gaurav Grover suspended Sub-Inspector Jay Prakash Singh for neglecting a prior complaint from Saniya's family regarding dowry demands. An inquiry confirmed the police inaction.
UP woman dies by suicide after husband gives triple talaq over phone; cop suspended for inaction
GORAKHPUR: A woman allegedly facing continuous harassment for dowry by her in-laws died by suicide in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur after getting a phone call from her husband who gave her 'triple talaq', police said on Thursday. Police suspended a sub-inspector and ordered a departmental inquiry for failing to lodge a case on a complaint regarding dowry harassment, they said. Saniya allegedly ended her life after a call from her husband -- who lives in Maharashtra -- on Monday evening. She returned to her maternal home in Gorakhpur on April 26. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Gaurav Grover suspended Sub-Inspector Jay Prakash Singh for failing to act on an earlier complaint lodged by the victims family. According to police officials, Saniyas mother, Asiya, had approached the Chauri Chaura police station alleging dowry harassment by her in-laws. SI Singh allegedly dismissed the complaint and refused to register a case. An internal inquiry led by Additional SP North Jitendra Kumar Srivastava later confirmed that Saniya had indeed visited the station, but no case was filed. Taking serious note of the lapse, the SSP ordered a departmental inquiry and placed the officer under suspension. An FIR has been lodged against eight persons, including Saniya's husband Salauddin, who is a resident of Maharashtras Rasayani area. The FIR states that Salauddin pronounced triple talaq over a phone call on Monday evening and allegedly abused Saniya during the call. Distressed by the incident, she took her own life later that night, it said. The complainant said her daughter married Salauddin on August 7, 2023, and a dowry was given as per the family's demands. However, Saniya was allegedly subjected to repeated harassment by her husband, his mother Saira, sisters-in-law Aasiya, Khushboo, and Rozi, and brothers-in-law Zia-ul-Auddin and Balauddin. Despite several attempts to resolve the matter, the harassment continued, she said. Salauddin had at one point arranged a separate accommodation for Saniya but later abandoned her. She returned to her maternal home in Gorakhpur on April 26, the complaint said. Asiya added that Saniya continued to messages through her younger sisters phone. Unable to cope with the mental trauma, Saniya took the extreme step, she said. Police said a detailed probe is underway in the matter.
Forestry, horticulture & agri univs to come up in Gorakhpur: CM Yogi
Yogi inaugurates Rs 9cr garbage transfer station in Gorakhpur
6 injured as under-construction bridge collapses in UP's Maharajganj
In Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, at least six labourers sustained injuries when a portion of an under-construction bridge collapsed on the Sonauli-Gorakhpur National Highway. The incident occurred near Mohanapur Dhala during road construction. Police promptly responded, rescuing the trapped workers and transporting them to a local health center.
Despite high demand, intense heat hits lemon yield in erstwhile Nellore district
NELLORE: While soaring temperature across North India has sharply increased the demand for lemon, farmers and traders in the erstwhile undivided Nellore district are grappling with a significant decline in the crop yield. In the first week of April, lemon prices peaked at Rs 60,000 per tonne, typically considered lucrative for growers. Everyday, more than 20 truckloads of lemons are being exported on an average from major markets like Podalakur and Gudur, with similar shipments flowing from Tenali, Eluru and Rajahmundry markets, along with various small markets in Rayalaseema region. However, market sources reveal that lemon exports have drastically come down over the past few days. Farmers attribute the dip to decline in the crop yield, and the impact of intense summer heat. The temperature is unusually high this season, and lemon trees have not borne fruit as expected. Though the demand, especially from Delhi and other northern cities, is strong, the supply cannot keep up, said S Raju, a farmer associated with Gudur lemon market. Earlier, nearly 100 truckloads of lemon were exported daily from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Now, its down to about 50 truckloads, said Narayana, a trader at Podalakur market. The lemon yield has dropped mainly because of the intense summer heat, he said. Lemon from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka is primarily exported to major northern markets, including Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi, Mathura, Gorakhpur and Prayagraj, where the fruit is mainly used for preparation of cold beverages to beat the heat. Despite the region suffering from severe drought conditions, lemon farmers have managed to salvage a reasonably good yield this year. However, the intense heatwave has curtailed the overall output, leading to a supply-demand imbalance. Cultivation of lemon spans nearly 43,000 acres across the district, with four major markets in Nellore region - Podalakur, Venkatagiri, Jayampu and Gudur - forming the hub of lemon trade.About 15-20 trucks, each carrying nearly 20 tonnes of lemons, leave these markets daily for other States. Usually, lemon prices start declining towards the end of June as new crop arrivals begin. This year, however, the prices have held steady due to low supply, Suresh, another farmer, explained. Even though the demand is excellent, especially from Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, farmers are unable to fully capitalise on it because the lemon fruit arrivals are much lower than usual.
Groom Sees Near-Naked Brother Around His Bride, Family Shattered By Murder And Attempted Murder
In Gorakhpur, Satish killed his wife Saroj and attacked his brother Atish over a suspected affair. He has been arrested, and confessed to the crime
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Airline Tag Helps Police Crack Case of UP Man Killed, Stuffed in Suitcase by Wife, Lover
Naushad Ahmed, back from Dubai 10 days ago, murdered in Gorakhpur by wife and nephew; echoes chilling spate of spousal killings across state
Six killed as car rams into tree in Uttar Pradesh
GORAKHPUR: Six people were killed and two injured when their car rammed into a tree in Kushinagar district of Uttar Pradesh, police said on Monday. They said the incident took place at Shukla Bhujauli crossing under the Nebua Naurangia police station area late on Sunday night when the occupants of the car were going to Devgaon village to attend a wedding. After receiving information about the incident, police reached the spot immediately and rushed the occupants of the car to hospital with the help of locals, officials said. Doctors declared six of them dead on arrival while the remaining two are undergoing treatment, they said. Senior police officials visited the accident spot and met the injured, whose identity is yet to be established, at the hospital.
Ensure timely admission, proper treatment for every patient: Yogi
GORAKHPUR, Apr 20: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday reaffirmed his commitment to compassionate governance at the Janata Darshan held at Gorakhnath Temple during his visit to Gorakhpur. On the second day of his public outreach, the CM patiently heard grievances of around 300 people at Mahant Digvijaynath Smriti Bhawan, assuring each of swift and transparent resolution. No one needs to worry. Every problem will be resolved with care and transparency, he said. During Janata Darshan, a woman approached the [] The post Ensure timely admission, proper treatment for every patient: Yogi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Two killed, 15 injured as bus hits stationary truck in UP's Basti
BASTI: Two people were killed and 15 others injured when a double-decker bus hit a stationary truck on the National Highway 28 in Basti district late last night, police said on Saturday. According to police, the incident occurred near the Vikramjot crossing in the Chhawani Police Station area around midnight. Police said the speeding double-decker bus (registration number RJ 27 AP 9558) travelling from Gorakhpur to Lucknow rammed into the rear side of the truck parked on the roadside at the Vikramjot crossing by its driver after its broke down. The bus hit the truck with such force that the bus' front portion was badly mangled, and two people died while several passengers received serious injuries, the police said. The truck, coming from the Gorakhpur side, developed some fault after which the driver parked it on the roadside near a shop, owned by Santosh Kumar. The Police said the impact of the crash was so intense that passengers were thrown about inside the bus, and some suffered multiple injuries. The local police, led by Vikramjot outpost in-charge Ritesh Singh, rushed to the spot and took the injured to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Vikramjot. Fourteen people, including children and elderly passengers from Bihar and Rajasthan, were reported injured in the crash. Among the injured were residents of Gopalganj, Siwan, Motihari, and other districts of Bihar, as well as a few from Rajasthan. Many had sustained severe injuries and were later referred to the Medical College in Darshan Nagar, Ayodhya, for further treatment. Seven of them are said to be in critical condition, the police said. Police confirmed that two people died on the spot due to the impact, though their identities have yet to be established. Authorities said they are continuing with further legal proceedings in the case.
NIA court sentences Maoist operative to nine years in jail for carrying out anti-national activities
LUCKNOW: A special NIA court sentenced Rajendra Munda, an active member of banned Communist Party of India (Maoist), to nine years of imprisonment for conspiring against the nation and attempting to disrupt India's unity, integrity, and sovereignty here on late Thursday. Moreover, Special NIA court Judge Hussain Ahmad Ansari also imposed a fine of Rs 43,000 on the convict. As per Government Counsel MK Singh, Rajendra Mundas conviction was done under Sections 121 A (conspiracy) of IPC and different sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). According to the government counsel, the case dates back to 2010 when multiple members of the banned Maoist outfit and its frontal organisations were arrested in Gorakhpur, Kanpur, and Prayagraj. Several others, however, managed to escape, prompting the authorities to keep a close watch on absconding accused. According to officials, Munda was attempting to meet his sister Hiramani Munda alias Asha, a fellow Maoist operative who was arrested and lodged in Gorakhpur jail. On receiving intelligence inputs, the UP Special Task Force (STF), apprehended Rajendra Munda near Shani Mandir on Station Road in Gorakhpur. Munda was arrested with Maoist literature and anti-national propaganda material. As per the sources, during the interrogation, Munda disclosed that Asha and her husband Balraj alias Baccha Prasad Singh both arrested from Kanpur were associated with the Maoist organisation. He admitted to aiding them in organisational activities and said he was planning to visit Asha in jail before fleeing to Bihar. Munda also revealed that he was inducted into the outfit about one-and-a-half years ago through his sister Asha.
Six dead as sudden rain, thunderstorm hit UP; CM calls for survey on crop losses
LUCKNOW: Six lives were lost due to a lightning strike as the weather took a turn resulting in a thunderstorm accompanied by heavy rains, strong winds with hail storm at certain places across UP on Thursday. Though people got some relief from sweltering heat wave like conditions, farmers suffered losses due to damage to standing and harvested crops in the fields. As per the IMD sources, such weather conditions are likely to continue for next three days in the state. The skies were shrouded with dark clouds since Thursday morning in state capital Lucknow, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, NCR along with 25 cities across the state. The districts of the Terai region, including Bahraich, Pilibhit and Lakhimpur Kheri had a hailstorm followed by heavy rains destroying the standing crop of wheat and mango. Officials at the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the weather took the turn after the Westerly winds from the Arabian Sea and easterly from the Bay of Bengal collided. While the actual assessment of the loss and damage to crops would take time, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered a quick survey of the damage to the crops and asked officials to conduct field visits for the same. The CM issued orders for all District Magistrates, SDMs, and Tehsildars to visit the affected areas immediately and carry out a detailed survey so that the compensation against the damages can be disbursed directly to the farmers' accounts within 24 hours. He warned the district administrations against negligence and laxity. Following the survey, compensation for crop losses will be provided by the Revenue Department in collaboration with insurance companies. Additionally, the Relief Commissioner Bhanu Chandra Goswami issued an alert due to the ongoing bad weather urging people to step out of their homes only when absolutely necessary. Moreover, the Relief Commissioner asked the DMs, SDMs and Tehsildars, to upload the field survey reports over damage to the crops on the department's portal as soon as possible. It is important to note that compensation will only be provided to farmers whose crops suffered more than 33 percent damage due to floods, hailstorms, and unseasonal rains. Meanwhile, the mango growers of Lucknows mango belt, Malihabad and adjoining Barabanki sounded concerned for the crop as thunderstorms caused the immature fruit to fall, leading to some losses. However, the rain, mango growers said, would certainly help the fruit increase its size and sweetness. Malihabad produces Dussehri, Langda, Lucknauva Safeda, and Chausa. Dussehri is the earliest ripening variety, followed by Langda, Lucknauva Safeda, and Chausa. At this stage, fruit has formed for every variety, but in different sizes. Since the thrust and speed of wind in Malihabad on Thursday were not very high, the windfall was not expected to be severe.
Adityanath inaugurates 13 development projects
GORAKHPUR (UP), Apr 7: India is emerging as a global leader because our growth trajectory is stronger than that of any other nation, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday. While inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of 13 development projects worth over Rs 91 crore at the Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology here, he said the country has witnessed resurgence as a global economic power under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is the [] The post Adityanath inaugurates 13 development projects appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Ethanol to empower farmers, drive nations progress: Yogi
GORAKHPUR, Apr 6: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday inaugurated the Keyaan Distillery Plant in Sahjanwa, and while extending greetings on the occasion of Ram Navami, he congratulated the people on launching a new industrial venture under the GIDA (Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority) framework. The CM emphasised that the 30-acre facility will produce ethanol from grains, an initiative poised to benefit the nation and its farmers. He said that the plant is not a liquor manufacturing unit but a dedicated [] The post Ethanol to empower farmers, drive nations progress: Yogi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CM Yogi performs 'Kanya Pujan' at Gorakhanth Temple in Gorakhpur, watch!
Rush at UP temples on Ram Navami; security beefed up
Temples across Uttar Pradesh were packed with devotees on Sunday for Ram Navami, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath leading prayers at the Gorakhnath Temple. Heavy crowds were witnessed at temples in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, and Varanasi, where security was heightened. In Gorakhpur, Adityanath performed the traditional kanya pujan ritual, while in Varanasi, a 51-foot statue of Lord Ram has become a major attraction. The festival was celebrated with enthusiastic fervor across the state.
UP temples warm with devotees on Ram Navami, security beefed across state
Lucknow/Varanasi/Gorakhpur: Temples were swarmed with people across the state on Sunday for Ram Navami amid tight security, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath leading prayers at the Gorakhnath Temple. In Lucknow, a heavy rush was witnessed at the famous Chandrika Devi, Mankameshwar, Kali Bari, and Sailani Mata temples. Police force is alert and elaborate security arrangements Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
UP government to develop database of industrial authorities in state
LUCKNOW: In a bid to expedite the process of industrial development by removing bottle necks, the state government is contemplating developing a comprehensive database of all major industrial authorities in Uttar Pradesh. Invest UP, the nodal agency for attracting and tracking investments, is set to create this extensive database to enhance transparency in the land allotment process. As per the official spokesperson, Invest UP would also provide real-time insights into the status of vacant and allotted plots, the establishment of industries, and the implementation progress of various projects across multiple industrial authorities in the state. This initiative would encompass key industrial authorities, including: Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA), Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA), Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA), Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority, New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA), Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority (GIDA), and Satharia Industrial Development Authority (SIDA), said the official spokesperson. A detailed land bank analysis would be conducted across these authorities. Skilled survey agencies would be appointed to map the occupancy status of allotted plots, track the progress of industrial units, and assess vacant plots, ensuring a data-driven approach to industrial planning and development. The spokespersons said that Invest UP would oversee the entire database creation process to ensure seamless and transparent land allocation. The appointed survey agencies would conduct onsite and offsite monitoring of industrial land, compile detailed reports on unit operations, construction, and development activities on industrial plots, ensure industrial land was used strictly for its intended purpose and report any violations, and facilitate comparative efficiency studies across different authorities, expediting the transparent allotment of vacant industrial plots. The intent to implement the database system is to reinforce Yogi governments commitment to industrial expansion, investment facilitation, and transparent governance, paving the way for UP becoming an industrial hub.
Bugbear for opposition leaders, ex-ED chief Sanjay Mishra now dons new hat as economic advisor
NEW DELHI: A bugbear for many opposition leaders, one of the longest serving Enforcement Directorate (ED) chiefs Sanjay Mishra has been summoned by the government again -- this time as a full-time member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. Mishra, a 1984-batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, excelled in matters relating to income tax. This drew the attention of former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley who brought him to the ministry as his private secretary soon after the NDA government came to power in 2014. His proximity to Jaitley earned him a position in the all-powerful Enforcement Directorate as its chief. Initially, he was given charge as an interim arrangement for three months in October 2018, but subsequently he was made full-time director. In bureaucratic circles, Mishra is credited with investigating several high-profile income tax cases, while being posted in the Delhi circle. He also held the position of chief commissioner of Income Tax in Delhi before moving to the ED. Mishra hogged the limelight as under him, the ED, which enforces the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), launched an aggressive probe against several high-profile politicians and dignitaries, including the Congress' Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadras husband Robert Vadra. It also initiated action against Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference leaders Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah. During his tenure as the ED chief, the agency got approval for the extradition of fugitives such as Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi and arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari. The agency had also arrested persons accused of money laundering such as former Yes Bank managing director and chief executive officer Rana Kapoor and ICICI Bank former MD-CEO Chanda Kochhars husband Deepak Kochhar under Mishras stewardship. Mishras tenure as the ED chief came to an end in September 2023 after the Supreme Court's intervention. Earlier, in an order issued on November 13, 2020, the government had modified his appointment letter retrospectively and replaced his term with three years. On November 17, 2021, the government again extended his tenure for a period of one year till November 18, 2022. The extension came days after the government introduced an ordinance that allowed the directors of ED and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to occupy the office for up to five years. On November 18, 2022, the Centre again extended Mishras tenure till November 18, 2023. Soon after the ordinance was brought in, a series of petitions were filed before the Supreme Court by Congress and TMC functionaries like Randeep Singh Surjewala and Saket Gokhale, challenging the amendments. However, the government had told the Supreme Court that it had extended Mishra's tenure in public interest as various cases were at a crucial juncture and required proper and expeditious disposal for which it was necessary to ensure the continuity of officers. It also defended its decision to extend Mishras tenure in the ED on the grounds that India's evaluation by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) was still pending. Under the FATF, a countrys systems and processes aimed at combating money laundering and terror financing are evaluated by peer countries for implementation and effectiveness. Born in a middle class family in Lucknow, Mishras first posting was in Gorakhpur as assistant director in the Income Tax department. Besides taxation, he has a keen interest in understanding the nexus between politics and business, as well as matters related to economics and foreign currency.
UP saw more development in last 8 years than in 70 years before that: CM Adityanath
GORAKHPUR (UP), Mar 25 : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday that his government has ensured more development of the state in the last eight years than achieved in 70 years before that. He said that his government replaced the previous administrations policy of one district, one mafia with one district, one medical college, transforming the lives of people across the state. Speaking at an event in Gorakhpur, marking eight years of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance [] The post UP saw more development in last 8 years than in 70 years before that: CM Adityanath appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
North Indias first Nuclear Plant coming up in Haryana: Dr Jitendra
Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 19 : North Indias first Nuclear Plant is coming up in Haryana in a small town called Gorakhpur. This was revealed by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh while reaffirming the Governments commitment to the Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project, calling it a critical step toward Indias clean energy future. Responding to concerns raised in the Lok Sabha, Dr. Jitendra Singh clarified that environmental clearance for the project is under renewal and that necessary safeguards are in [] The post North Indias first Nuclear Plant coming up in Haryana: Dr Jitendra appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
ED attaches properties worth 1.76 crore in Punjab National Bank case in U.P.
The properties attached are in the form of agriculture land, house and flat situated at Kanpur, Fatehpur, Gorakhpur and Varanasi
BJP announces 70 District chiefs in Uttar Pradesh, upper castes dominate list
LUCKNOW: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced a list of 70 district presidents in Uttar Pradesh as part of its organizational restructuring ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. The list includes 44 newly appointed leaders, while 26 have been given a second consecutive term. The organizational restructuring comes ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, when Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is expected to seek a third consecutive term. The party has divided the state into 98 districts across six zonesWest, Braj, Awadh, Kashi, Gorakhpur, and Kanpur-Bundelkhand. The remaining 28 district presidents are expected to be announced in the coming days. According to the list, 39 of the newly appointed district presidents belong to the general category, 25 are from Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and six are from the Scheduled Caste communities. Five women have also been named as district presidents, an increase from the previous four. Among the general category district presidents, 19 are Brahmins, 10 are Thakurs, three are Kayasthas, two are Bhumihars, four are Vaishyas, and one is Punjabi. The OBC appointees include one representative each from the Yadav, Badhai (Carpenter), Kashyap, Kushwaha, Pal, Rajbhar, Rastogi, and Saini communities. Additionally, five are Kurmis, two are Mauryas, four are Pichhda Vaishyas, and two are Lodhs. In the SC category, appointments include one each from the Dhobi, Katheria, and Kori communities, while three are from the Pasi community. , pic.twitter.com/cjXhgLqsn9 BJP Uttar Pradesh (@BJP4UP) March 16, 2025 The five women appointed as district presidents are Renuka Sachan (Kanpur-Dehat), Nirmala Paswan (Prayagraj-Gangapar), Neetu Singh (Sant Kabir Nagar), Mamta Singh Rajput (Mainpuri), and Shilpi Gupta (Shahjahanpur). With this restructuring, the BJP has taken steps to expand leadership opportunities for women. The party has also followed its policy of ensuring that no district president serves more than two consecutive terms. Mahendra Nath Pandey, the partys state election in-charge, confirmed that caste representation was considered in the selection process. The party has set an age limit of 45 to 60 years for district presidents, though exceptions were made in Rae Bareli and Farrukhabad for Scheduled Caste and OBC candidates. The announcement of BJPs district presidents comes against the backdrop of the Samajwadi Partys PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) strategy, which is believed to have played a role in reducing the BJPs seat tally from 62 to 33 in Uttar Pradesh in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The BJPs organizational election process began in November 2024. In December, elections were held for 1,62,459 booth committees, followed by the selection of 1,918 mandal presidents. The entire process was monitored online by the partys state general secretary (organization) Dharampal Singh and election in-charge Mahendra Nath Pandey from the BJPs state headquarters in Lucknow. Following the district-level appointments, the party is now expected to proceed with the selection of a new state president.
Those who called Maha Kumbh 'Mrityu Kumbh' unable to control disturbance during Holi: Adityanath
GORAKHPUR: Hitting out at his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee over her remarks criticising Maha Kumbh arrangements, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said Sunday those who had said the Maha Kumbh of Prayagraj was a 'Mrityu Kumbh' were unable to control disturbance during Holi. Addressing the oath-taking ceremony of newly-elected office bearers of the Gorakhpur Journalists Press Club in Gorakhpur, he said that for the first time, people came to the Maha Kumbh from Tamil Nadu. People (devotees) also came from Kerala. The population of Uttar Pradesh is 25 crores, and the Holi concluded peacefully. But, in West Bengal, a number of disturbances took place during Holi, he said. On the day of Holi, a 20-year-old youth was killed in a scuffle during celebrations in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. Akash Choudhury, alias Amar, was accosted by three to four youths while celebrating Holi with his friends near his residence in Titagarh. As an argument broke out, he was repeatedly stabbed in his neck and other parts of his body by the assailants, the officer added. Holi violence in Uttar Pradesh: Clashes over caste, music, and altercations leave several injured Adityanath took a dig at Banerjee over such incidents in her state. People who were unable to control the disturbance ('upadrav') during Holi, had said that the Maha Kumbh of Prayagraj was a 'Mrityu Kumbh'. But, we said that this is not 'Mrityu' (death), it is 'Mrityunjay' (victory over death) It is a Maha Kumbh. He said that everyday of the Maha Kumbh witnessed 50,000 to 1 lakh people from West Bengal taking part in the 45-day event. Days after the January 29 stampeded at the Sangam Nose, where the official toll was 30, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had said the Maha Kumbh has turned into a Mrityu Kumbh due to such incidents of stampede, claiming the actual toll was suppressed by authorities. They have hidden hundreds of bodies to bring down the toll. The Maha Kumbh has turned into a 'Mrityu Kumbh' under the BJP rule, Banerjee said during an address in the West Bengali assembly on February 18. Back in Gorakhpur, Adityanath also said his government sent ministers to some states to invite governors and chief ministers to the Maha Kumbh, and if possible also hold a press (conference). He also thanked the media for helping the Maha Kumbh transform into the biggest event of the world through their positive writings. He said the Kumbh became a base to connect society with the idea of Ek Bharat, Shresth Bharat. For the first time, it was seen that culture can fuel prosperity, faith can become a medium of livelihood. He told the journalists, Whatever support you require to take positive role of the media forward, the government will stand with you. Internet suspended in Bengal's Birbhum till March 17 after Holi clash, BJP likens state to Bangladesh Adityanath said several freedom fighters played an important role as journalists and gave momentum to the freedom movement through their work in media. These include Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, Lokmanya Tilak, Lala Lajpat Rai, Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi and others who gave a new direction to society with the their writings, he said. Adityanath also said that when the country's democracy was being strangled, news groups put all their strength to save the democracy through their writings. He underlined the ever-evolving role of the media in the changing world. Today, technology is changing rapidly... today the young generation is using social media platforms because they have less time. In such a situation, the responsibility of media institutions has increased even more to convey positive things because some people are spreading negativity by misusing social media platforms. In such a situation, the media world will have to move forward with the same role for which it is known. This will be a big task not only for democracy but also for the security and sovereignty of the country, he said. The UP chief minister said the first condition of good governance and democracy is dialogue, and media can promote dialogue. During the programme, Gorakhpur Mayor Dr Manglesh Shrivastava administered the oath to the newly elected office bearers. Adityanath handed over the election certificates to the newly elected office-bearers of the Press Club and congratulated them, the UP government said in a statement. Constable posted as security guard of RJD leader Tej Pratap replaced for dancing in uniform
Those Who Called Maha Kumbh Mrityu Kumbh Unable To Control Disturbance During Holi: Adityanath
Gorakhpur (UP), Mar 16: Hitting out at his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee over her remarks criticising the arrangements during the Maha Kumbh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said Sunday those who had said the Maha Kumbh of Prayagraj was a Mrityu Kumbh were unable to control disturbance during Holi Addressing the oath-taking ceremony of newly-elected office bearers of the Gorakhpur Journalists Press Club in Gorakhpur, he said that for the first time, people came to the Maha Kumbh [] The post Those Who Called Maha Kumbh Mrityu Kumbh Unable To Control Disturbance During Holi: Adityanath appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
No religion has such rich tradition of festivals as Sanatan Dharma: Adityanath
GORAKHPUR (UP), Mar 14: No country and religion has such a rich tradition of festivals as Sanatan Dharma, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Friday on the occasion of Holi and asserted that India moves ahead through festivals. Addressing the traditional Narsingh Shobhayatra in Gorakhpur, he stressed that Holi gives out the message of maintaining an akhand (intact) country through unity. The vision of Ek Bharat, Shreshth Bharat will be fulfilled, he stressed. No country in the world, [] The post No religion has such rich tradition of festivals as Sanatan Dharma: Adityanath appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
No religion has such rich tradition of festivals as Sanatan Dharma: Yogi Adityanath on Holi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the significance of Sanatan Dharma's rich festival traditions during the Holi celebrations in Gorakhpur. He emphasized the importance of unity and maintaining an intact country, noting that India progresses through its festivals. Adityanath also referenced the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, which saw 66 crore attendees and showcased the inclusive nature of Sanatan Dharma.
Spirit of unity in festivals greatest strength of Sanatan Dharma: Yogi
GORAKHPUR, Mar 13: Goraksha Peethadheeshwar and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Gorakhpur and the entire state on the occasion of Holi, the festival of social harmony, joy, and enthusiasm. Addressing the gathering at the Bhakt Prahlad Shobha Yatra organized by the Holika Dahan Utsav Samiti, the CM emphasised that the spirit of unity and goodwill embedded in festivals is the greatest strength of Sanatan Dharma. He said, After demonstrating the immense power [] The post Spirit of unity in festivals greatest strength of Sanatan Dharma: Yogi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Chhattisgarh Waqf Board reschedules Friday prayers on Holi, issues directives
The Chhattisgarh Waqf Board has rescheduled Friday prayers in mosques from 12:30 PM-1:00 PM to 2:00 PM-3:00 PM on March 14 due to Holi celebrations coinciding with the prayer time. Similar adjustments are made in Haridwar and Gorakhpur to maintain peace during religious observances, with officials emphasizing community cooperation and law enforcement readiness.
ZUUP new store of Red Chief inaugurated in Gorakhpur
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 12: In order to fulfill the demand of its customers, ZUUP, a new store of Red Chief was inaugurated in Gorakhpur today. Situated at Medical Road (opposite Jail Restaurant), ZUUP brings together an unmatched collection of over 100 plus popular national and international footwear brands and 3000 plus styles under one roof, offering a world-class shopping experience for families. The inauguration event was graced by Manoj Gyanchandani, Managing Director and Parth Gyanchandani along with Bollywood Actor [] The post ZUUP new store of Red Chief inaugurated in Gorakhpur appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
LUCKNOW: Relations between Nepal's royals and the Gorakhnath Peeth, currently presided by UP CM Yogi Adityanath, run strong as the revered Peeth remains the presiding deity of the Shah dynasty of Nepal. UP CM Yogi Adityanath had visited Janakpur in Nepal towards the end of 2023 to participate in an annual festival held there to mark the wedding of Ram-Janaki (Sita). Nepal premier KP Sharma Oli had also taken part in it. Though the neighbouring countries have had friendly ties, the relationship has gone through ups and down in recent years, especially after the fall of Nepal's monarchy in 2006 and the formation of government by Maoists in 2008. The Shah was forced to give up the rule following massive street protests in 2006. Two years later, Nepals parliament voted to abolish the monarchy, transforming the country into a secular republic. The latest controversy erupted on Sunday when the supporters of erstwhile Nepal king Gyanendra Shah flashed the poster carrying the picture of UP CM Yogi Adityanath at a rally outside Kathmandu airport while welcoming King Gaynendra. Vacate the royal palace for the king. Come back king, save the country. Long live our beloved king. We want monarchy, the protestors sloganeered. As per the political experts, the new row could lead to a deterioration of ties as the incumbent Oli government of Nepal smells Indias role in pro-Monarchy uprising. However, many of the 13 governments that have ruled the Himalayan state since the fall of monarchy there have been accused of widespread corruption and lawlessness. This plight of Nepal is taking its people back in support of the reinstatement of monarchy. The man, Pradeep Bikram Rana, who held the posters of Adityanath at Kathmandu rally on Sunday , claimed that he landed himself in trouble with the Nepal police chasing him. He felt threatened making his way to Gorakhpur and told media persons that he feared persecution in his country. According to Rana, cops started looking for his home after the rally. A chase began, he fled Kathmandu and crossed the border from the Raxaul side in Bihar and finally reached Gorakhpur by a passenger train. He told the media that he idolised the UP CM and saw him as a symbol of Hindu pride, saying this had prompted him to wave the Indian leaders posters in Kathmandu. However, not everyone sees it that way. Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli condemned the use of Adityanaths photos, saying that the country should not be in a position where foreign images were needed to lead protests. Gyanendras supporters, on the other, refuted the claims of Indias hand behind the rally saying that the display of the UP CMs photo was a deliberate attempt to malign the pro-monarchist movement by Oli government. They even accused the Oli government of orchestrating the move through infiltration. Pro-monarchist Rastriya Prajatantra Party spokesperson Gyanendra Shahi even claimed in a social media post: The photograph of Yogi Adityanath was displayed in the rally at the instruction of Bishnu Rimal, chief advisor of Prime Minister KP Oli, at the advice of Oli. Even some sections of pro-monarchist leaders were quoted as saying on social media that: We are not as weak as needing to use a foreigners photo in our procession. In fact, the sources in Gorakhnath confirm that with Gorakshnath being the presiding deity of the Shah dynasty, former King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah, used to look up to Mahant Avaidyanath, who was Adityanaths mentor. In 1992, King Birendra himself drove down from Kathmandu to the Gorakhpur Mutt. Even today, the first offering of the khichadi offered to the revered shrine in Gorakhpur on Makarsankranti is from the Shah dynasty of Nepal. It is also believed that King Birendra decided on Nepal being a Hindu state on the advice of Avaidyanath in 1990 when Nepals constitution was being amended. The Gorakshnath Mutt was actively involved in relief operations during the devastation caused in the Himalayan state in 2015 earthquake. Yogi Adityanath is reported to have overseen the reconstruction work along the border areas. Additionally, Adityanath has been critical of the Nepal governments decision to declare the nation a secular state.
Man under police radar for waving poster of Yogi Adityanath in Nepal lands in Gorakhpur
LUCKNOW: A Nepalese man landed in trouble after waving a poster carrying UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's picture at a rally to welcome former Nepal king Gyanendra in Kathmandu on Sunday. Claiming to be pursued by the Nepal police, the man landed in Gorakhpur on Tuesday. Talking to media persons in Gorakhpur, the man, who identified himself as Pradeep Vikram Rana, denied having raised the poster at anyone's behest. He even denied having any acquaintance with the UP CM. Claiming to be a strong votary of Nepal being reinstated as a Hindu rashtra, Rana said that sentiment prompted him to raise Yogi's poster at the rally to welcome the former Nepal king. According to reports, thousands had gathered to welcome former King Gyanendra at Kathmandu airport following his return to the capital after three months on March 9. Among those who had assembled in the pro-monarchy rally outside the airport included many who had raised Yogi Adityanath's posters. The incident sparked controversy as the Nepal government condemned the use of posters of a foreign country's leader. Rana claimed that after the incident, the police sought to detain him. Following a police chase, he fled Kathmandu and crossed the Indo-Nepal border from the Raxaul side in Bihar and finally reached Gorakhpur by a passenger train. Rana said no one incited him nor sponsored him as he was not short of money. He added that he would not return to Nepal until this government is ousted.
Special trains to Bhagat Ki Kothi, Gorakhpur for Holi festival
NERs proposal to help realise long-pending demand for direct train from Vizag to Prayagaraj
The North Eastern Railway has proposed the continuation of Visakhapatnam-Gorakhpur Special train even after the Maha Kumbh Mela
UPs Gorakhpur mosque committee razes two floors after ultimatum
The management committee of a mosque near Ghosh Company Chauraha began demolishing its top two floors on Saturday, March 1, following the Gorakhpur Development Authoritys (GDA) claim of unauthorized construction. The mosque committee employed 15 labourers and bulldozers. This followed the expiration of a 15-day GDA ultimatum warning of forced demolition if compliance was not Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Amitabh Bachchan hosted Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 is currently being aired on Sony TV. The season saw many interesting candidates including popular comedian Samay Raina who's show 'India's Got Latent' went into a controversy over Ranveer Allahabadia's statement recently. However, this time a young woman got the chance to play the game with Amitabh Bachchan. Zoha Fatima, who hails from Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur, won the game's fastest finger first round and secured the hot seat.
India To Commission 2,800-Km World's Longest Kandla-Gorakhpur LPG pipeline By June This Year: Report
India Builds Worlds Longest LPG Pipeline To Cut Costs, Mishaps
Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum Corp. and Hindustan Petroleum Corp. have jointly formed IHB to lay the 2,800-kilometer-long pipeline from Kandla on the west coast to the northern city of Gorakhpur.
Mahakumbh 2025: The historic event ends with a footfall of 66.30 crore pilgrims in 45 days
The grand festival of Mahakumbh culminated on Wednesday 26 February 2025 with the fifth and the final bathing on the ocassion of Mahashivratri. The registered footfall of devotees at the end of the event stood at 66.30 crore, i.e. 663 million. According to the official figures released by the government, as many as 1.53 crore people took the holy bath at Triveni Sangam on the last day (till 8 pm). Mahakumbh, the largest human gathering took off from January 13 on Paush Purnima and concluded yesterday, marking successful 45 days. The expected figure to show up was 45 crores, but a whopping 66.30 crore people attended the event in Prayagraj, the highest ever in Kumbh history. Marking the final day, fighter jets and the transport aircrafts of the Indian Air Force performed a flypast, as a part of the special air show over the Sangam sky in the afternoon ending Mahakumbh on a high note. All through the day, pilgrims bathing were showered with rose petals from the sky. All throughout the event, as much as 120 quintals of rose petals was showered on the major snans of Paush Purnima, Makar Sankranti, Mauni Amavasya, Basant Panchami, Maghi Purnima and Mahashivratri. The grand religious fair reflects upon the significance of Sanatan Dharma. Not only the nationals of India, but also foreigners visited Prayagraj in large numbers. They bathed in the holy waters of Sangam and also took deeksha (spiritual initiation) of Sanatan Dharma. Visitors chanted Jai Shree Ram, Har Har Mahadev, and were also seen praising the arrangements in Prayagraj. Also, how fortunate and blessed they feel attending a once in a lifetime event that is taking place after a period of 144 years. On Mahashivratri, devotees started pouring in large numbers since midnight only. Most of them took the snan in the Brahma Muhurat (auspicious period). Apart from this, the muhurat began from 9:19 am on Wednesday, ending at 8:09 am on Thursday. By 2am only, 11.66 lakh devotees had taken the holy bath, which rose to 24.64 lakh by 4am. And in the noon, by 12 pm the bathers count was 1.01 crore and ended at 1.53 crore by 8pm. There were some mishaps in between, which includes the stampede caused in the early hours of Mauni Amavasya, and the fire that broke out at some places. But no such major incident reported. After this, the administration took close vigil upon the traffic control, security and crowd management. With Uttar Paredsh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath himself monitoring all the arrangements since the early hours of the day on every snan day. Even on Wednesday, Yogi Adityanath kept a close watch on every movement from control room in Gorakhpur. Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP), Prashant Kumar said, Today, the Mahakumbh is in its final stage. In these 45 days in Prayagraj, more than 65 crore people took the holy dip. Our colleagues have won everyones heart by their conduct without any weapons, the full capability of the police was tested here, everyone lived up to it and we completed the entire Mahakumbh without any major incident. During the mela, we reunited more than thirty thousand lost and found people with their families. According to Vijay Kiran Anand, the Mahakumbh Nagar District Magistrate, the Chief Minister will formally announce the conclusion of the Mahakumbh in the mela area with various events on Thursday. With this, the largest spiritual human gathering concluded, with devotion that knew no bounds, enthusiasm and spirit never seeing a dip and the borders that could never divide humans towards the divine. It was historic, unbelievable and something unachievable until it was done!
Mahakumbh 2025 final Amrit Snan: IAF conducts air show over Mela premises
The final Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj on the occasion of Mahashivratri is underway on Wednesday. Starting from January 13, 2025 the event culminates today after 45 days. Since midnight, a large number of devotees are thronging towards the Sangam to take the holy dip of Mahashivratri. A significant number of people patiently took their bath at Brahma Muhurat. The Indian Air force (IAF) conducted an air show over the Mela premises on the last day of the Mahakumbh showcasing its strength and capabilities to the world, representing the significance of the grand event. ANI reported, Indian Air force conducts air show over Mahakumbh mela kshetra on the last day of #Mahakumbh2025 the 45-day-long Mela and the worlds largest human gathering that began on Paush Purnima, January 13. View this post on Instagram A post shared by News Track Live (@newstracklive) It is the fifth and last snan of the Mahakumbh 2025, an event taking place after a period of 144 years. The first snan took place on Paush Purnima, then on Makar Sankranti, Mauni Amavasya, Basant Panchami, and finally today on Mahashivratri. About 65 crore pilgrims have visited the event by far and have taken the holy dip at the sacred confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. This sets a new record of the largest human gathering of the world. The crowd surge has been observed ever since the weekend, owing to the final days at the Mahakumbh. The administration had already examined the mela premises and ensured proper traffic management and security so that all the devotees could smoothly participate in the snan. The Kumbh mela kshetra has been declared a no-vehicle zone by the administration. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is closely monitoring the situation from Gorakhpur since 4 am in the morning along with other senior officials. Taking to X, he wrote, Hearty congratulations to all the revered saints, Kalpavasis and devotees taking the holy dip in Triveni Sangam today on Mahashivratri, dedicated to Lord BholenathHar Har Mahadev. By 12 pm, as many as 85 lakh devotees had taken the holy bath. Even as the event is nearing to its end, there is no decline in the footfall of devotees. By the end of today, we do not know where will the count stop.
Mahakumbh 2025: Devotees arrive in large numbers in Prayagraj on the last snan of Mahashivratri
It is the last day of the Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj which is going to culminate on the occasion of Mahashivratri, after a successful run for 45 days. About 64 crore devotees have taken the holy dip at the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati and as the event nears its end, devotees are still arriving to attend the last snan on Mahashivratri. The event is the largest spiritual gathering of the world, at the same time there are some other Guinness World Records in motion. One of which is a mass sanitation drive carried out by 15,000 workers. Seeing the crowd surge ever since the last weekend, the authorities have well prepared for the traffic management and security. Not only in the mela area, but also at the railway stations, bus routes, nearby bordering districts and cities, the officials have been deployed to ensure smooth flow of traffic. By 11 am today, as many as 85 lakh devotees have taken the holy dip with huge enthusiasm and religious spirit, chanting Har Har Gange, Har Har Mahadev, Jai Shri Ram. By 9:30 am, 70 lakh devotees had taken the bath. Flower petals were showered at the Triveni Sangam on the devotees taking the last bath of Mahakumbh. Political leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Khadge are extending their wishes on the occasion of Mahashivratri. President Draupadi Murmu also took to X greeting the citizens on Mahashivratri. Along with this, Acharya Mahamandleshwar Swami Avdheshanand Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhara emphasized on the significance of Mahakumbh. He said that about half of Indias population has attended the event showcasing countrys rich civilization and culture to the whole world. Marking the occasion of Mahashivratri, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed a havan at the Goraknath temple in Gorakhpur. Devotees are also moving towards the Kashi Vishwanath temple where a grand procession will be taken out. They are allowed to enter the temple for darshan now after 11 am as all the seven Akharas will return back to their Maths. Since midnight only, massive pilgrim rush has been observed at the railway stations, not only at Prayagraj but also others including Kanpur. Seeing to the crowd, the administration divided the mela area in three zones, the devotees will have to take the bath in their allotted zone only. As the day progresses ahead, more and more devotees are arriving at the Mahakumbh for the Shivratri snan.
Railway asks RITES to design proposed permanent holding areas at railway stations
NEW DELHI: Following the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station which killed at least 18 people including four children, the Ministry of Railways has instructed Rail India Technical and Economic Services (RITES) to design 'permanent holding areas' (PHAs) at 60 stations across the country for crowd management. These stations have been selected based on the sudden increased crowd surges during special occasions like Holi, Diwali, Chhatha and other festivals. So far, permanent holding areas (PHAs) have been developed at only 9 stations in and around Prayagraj in UP. These holding areas are located outside the platforms to help control the flow of passengers and prevent overcrowding. In view of emerging crowds of passengers for Mahakumbh ahead of Mahashivratri, falling this year on February 26, passengers holding areas on temporary basis have also been created at Patna junction, Danapur, Ara, Buxar, Sasaram Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Hajipur, Samastipur and other railway stations following the massive origination of passengers towards Mahakumbh, a senior official working with the Ministry of Railway told this newspaper. The temporary passenger holding areas have also been created at Deendayal Upadhyay Railway station, formerly known as Mughalsarai, under the east Central Railway. Upon being asked about the progress on the plan for the construction of the proposed holding areas, the railway official said, The RITES has been instructed to start working on the design of permanent holding areas keeping every factors in mind. After the design is readied by the RITES, the Ministry of Railway after wider discussion approves it and move ahead in mission mode for 60 railway stations. Many stations in Bihar, UP and other states witness sudden surges in crowds of passengers during festivals like Saharsa. Kanpur, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Udna, New Delhi and other stations also witness sharp surges in number of passengers during festivals. After final design of PHAs is readied and approved, all amenities like ticketing zones, wi-fi, eateries stalls, and others would be made available in each of PHAs. Not only this, by doing some changes in the Amrit stations, the permanent holding area would also be created to control crowds during peak time, said an official. As it is roughly being estimated, the Ministry will have to spend between Rs 1 crore to Rs 5 crore for the development of these permanent holding areas as part of a larger effort to improve crowd management at major stations. Railway Ministry orders platform X to remove videos of New Delhi railway station stampede For the time being, in view to keep emerging crowds for Mahakumbh, massive holding areas at Ghaziabad, Anand Vihar, New Delhi, Ayodhya Dham, Vanaras ,Ballia, Siwan, Deoria, Chhapra, Rajendranagar in Patna, Muzaffarpur, Barauni, Jaynagar, Madhubani, Raxaul, and Gaya have been created by the railway. Passengers are allowed to enter the platforms based on the scheduled departure times of their trains. This initiative aims to improve crowd management and enhance passenger safety, especially during peak hours and festive seasons, the official said. Meanwhile, UP CM Yogi Aditaynath appreciated the railway for arrangements to the Mahakumbh-bound passengers. He said that more than 13,500 trains including more than 3500 special trains are in service for the Mahakumbh. The 48 digital ticketing, multilingual announcements and conveniences being provided to passengers reflect the railway's commitment, he said.
Prayagraj, Kashi, Ayodhya showcase Indias true potential: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
LUCKNOW: Treating the countrys cultural heritage and spiritual prosperity with respect, honour and pride fosters both unity and economic growth as has been seen during the Mahakumbh , said UP CM Yogi Adityanath here on Monday. He noted that under PM Modis guidance, cities like Ayodhya, Kashi, and Prayagraj have not only manifested the revival of Indian culture but have also contributed significantly to the economy, showcasing India's immense potential on the global stage. While interacting with the young entrepreneurs from Mumbai at -- Dialogue with Young Entrepreneurs at his residence, Yogi challenged critics of Mahakumbh with facts. At the event organised by Yuva Bharat Sansthan, the Chief Minister asked the entrepreneurs if an investment of Rs 7,500 crore by both the Central and State governments generates an economic activity worth Rs 3 lakh crore to Rs 3.5 lakh crore. Isnt it a wise investment? So far, 53 crore devotees have taken a sacred dip at Sangam during Mahakumbh since January 13, and the stream is likely to continue with the same pace till the conclusion of the mela on February 26. This is a testimony to India's spiritual and economic strength, said the CM. He highlighted an unprecedented resurgence of faith and cultural pride among the countrymen under PM Modis leadership in the last decade. It has become possible with the restoration of the countrys spiritual heritage while acknowledging the significance of places long associated with its identity, said the CM. He compared the current footfall of 53 crore over 36 days at Mahakumbh with that of 2013 Kumbh when 12 crore devotees had participated in the Mela over a period of 55 days. In 2019, when Ardh Kumbh (renamed as Kumbh), the number had doubled to 24 crore. This year, during the 45-day Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, 53 crore devotees have arrived in just 36 days. However, the CM attributed the massive surge of devotees to logistics and strategic initiatives to accommodate it. In just 35 days, besides, 40 routine flights, over 700 chartered flights landed in and around Prayagraj. The Indian Railways have been running hundreds of special trains daily while the Surface Transport Corporation has deployed a fleet of 14,000 buses to facilitate the pilgrimage, observed Yogi. From January 28 to 30, 15 crore devotees took a holy dip. On January 28, around 5.5 crore devotees came, followed by 8 crore on January 29, and 2.5 crore on January 30, the CM shared with the gathering. Emphasizing that while respecting faith, its economic impact was equally significant, CM Yogi cited the example of Shivalik Park wherein the investor, who set up a project a replica of the Dwadash Jyotirlinga on Mela premises-- committed to funding the project on a profit-sharing model of 50-50. Prayagraj Municipal Corporation allocated 11 acres of land for the initiative, the firm invested Rs 14 crore. Within the first 21 days, it recovered its investment amount earning an equal profit. Even the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation is also earning revenue from the project. Citing the success of Shivalik Park, Yogi asserted that spiritual tourism had immense potential with lakhs getting jobs, thereby, contributing to Uttar Pradeshs economic growth. He highlighted the infrastructural growth in the cities like Ayodhya, Prayagraj, Kashi, Chitrakoot, Gorakhpur, and Naimisharanya. He attributed the development of those religious and spiritual centres to the strong political will despite fierce opposition by the political rivals. The impact is clear. At Ram temple on Shree Ram Janmabhoomi premises, Rs 700 crores came through donations in just one year after the consecration of Ram Lall in sanctum sanctorum of the upcoming temple in January, last year, he remarked. The CM invited the entrepreneurs to Shri Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya, Prayagraj, and Kashi, where millions of devotees from India and across the world were reaffirming their faith while showcasing India's cultural and economic power to the world.
New Delhi stampede: Rail Bhavan gets into huddle
NEW DELHI: Under pressure from various quarters, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday held a series of meeting at the Rail Bhavan to take stock of the safety measures during heavy passenger rush. Vaishnaw also met and briefed Home Minister Amit Shah about the stampede at the New Delhi railway station. Railways announced the names of two high administrative group officials, who will be part of the inquiry committee constituted to probe the stampede at the New Delhi Railway station. Narsingh Deo, Principal Chief Commercial Manager, Northern Railway, and Pankaj Gangwar, Principal Chief Security Commissioner, Northern Railway, are the members of the committee, the railways said. Railways directed all zones to remain on maximum alert, ensuring the safety of passengers during seasons of heavy footfall, especially in stations dealing with high numbers of passengers traveling to the Maha Kumbh. Sources said nearly 60%-70% of those attending the Kumbh are taking trains. The railway stations across Uttar Pradesh have been put on high alert following massive convergence of devotees reaching Prayagraj for holy dip at Sangam. Prayagraj and its neighbouring districts, including Ayodhya, Gonda, Varanasi, Fatehpur, Gorakhpur and Lucknow experienced huge crowd on railway stations. ADG, Railways, Prakash D has issued directives to the authorities concerned to ensure deployment of GRP personnel on all stations across the state. Heightened alert has been sounded on railway stations across Madhya Pradesh, with security being beefed, particularly at the Katni and Satna stations of the West Central Railway (WCR). There is a huge rush of devotees bound to Maha Kumbh. The rush is at its peak in Katni and Satna, the two stations on the route of long-distance trains coming from central, western and southern India to Prayagraj, police said. In Satna, in-charge IG of Rewa Saket Pandey along with administrative, health and railway officials, held a meeting on Sunday afternoon and decided to raise the number of GRP and RPF jawans up to four times at key stations. All trains towards Prayagraj from Jharkhand are overcrowded, with even people with valid reservation tickets finding it hard to board trains. According to a passenger from Hazaribagh, Premchand Prasad, who boarded the train from Koderma, trains are running without ticket collectors and RPF jawans as even they are not able to board the trains. The East Central Railway has bolstered safety measures as most passengers from Bihar are bound for Prayagraj. 'Confusing announcements triggered stampede': Delhi police say after initial probe Major stampedes across country Jan 29, 2025: 30 killed and 60 injured at Maha Kumbh July 2, 2024: 121, most of whom women, lost during a satsang by godman Bhole Baba in Hathras, UP March 31, 2023: 36 died when a well collapsed during Ram Navami at Indore temple January 1, 2022: 12 died and over a dozen injured at Vaishno Devi shrine in J&K due to heavy rush of devotees September 29, 2017: 23 dead and 36 injured in a stampede on a bridge connecting Elphinstone Road station with Parel station of Central Railway in Mumbai July 14, 2015: 27 pilgrims died and 20 injured at a bathing spot along Godavari where devotees gathered for festival in Rajahmundry, AP October 3, 2014: 32 killed and 26 injured at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, shortly after Dussehra celebrations ended October 13, 2013: 115 killed and over 100 injured during Navratri near Ratangarh temple in MPs Datia January 25, 2005: Over 340 devotees trampled to death and hundreds injured during a pilgrimage at Satara temple August 3, 2008: 162 dead, 47 hurt at Naina Devi temple in Himachals Bilaspur September 30, 2008: 250 devotees killed and 60 hurt in a stampede following rumours of a bomb at Chamunda Devi temple in Jodhpur March 4, 2010: 63 killed at Ram Janki Temple in UPs Pratapgarh where people gathered to collect clothes and food from a godman January 14, 2011: 104 Sabarimala devotees killed and over 40 injured when a jeep crashed into homebound pilgrims in Keralas Idukki November 8, 2011: 20 killed in Haridwar at Har-ki-Pauri ghat along the Ganga November 19, 2012: 20 killed and several injured as a makeshift bridge caved in, triggering a stampede during Chhath Puja at Adalat Ghat in Patna
Railway stations across UP on high alert amid Mahakumbh rush
In the wake of the stampede at Delhi Railway Station that claimed 18 lives on Saturday, railway stations across Uttar Pradesh have been put on high alert following the massive convergence of devotees reaching Prayagraj for a holy dip at Sangam during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela. Over 52 crore people have bathed on the ghats along Sangam in Prayagraj. However, the massive crowds of devotees have resulted in severe congestion on roads and railway stations, leading to significant travel disruptions. Over the weekend, Prayagraj and its neighbouring districts, including Ayodhya, Gonda, Varanasi, Fatehpur, Gorakhpur, and even the state capital Lucknow, experienced huge crowds at railway stations. Besides the above-mentioned stations, almost all other stations, including Chitrakoot, Kannauj, and Jhansi, have been put on alert after the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. At Charbagh Railway Station in Lucknow, cops have been carrying out inspections. They have prepared a list of trains going to Prayagraj and are brainstorming on arrangements to manage the crowd. They are also checking CCTV footage. The railways are witnessing a massive surge in footfall in view of the ongoing Mela. The trains reaching Prayagraj are overcrowded at stations, with passengers awaiting Prayagraj-bound or even adjoining district trains to reach the Mahakumbh, despite the three significant 'Amrit Snans' (holy dips) on the auspicious days of Makar Sankranti, Mauni Amavasya, and Basant Panchami being over. ADG Railways, Prakash D, has issued directives to the authorities concerned to ensure the deployment of GRP personnel at all railway stations across the state. Moreover, the GRP has also been directed to manage the crowd and maintain order on the platforms while working in coordination with the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and railway authorities. In order to avoid any chaos due to overcrowding at railway stations, GRP personnel have been deployed on footover bridges. Special caution is being taken on the platforms through which the Prayagraj-bound special Mela trains are passing. Meanwhile, the police authorities of all the districts through which trains for Prayagraj are passing have deployed district police personnel around railway stations for crowd management.
Rajnath, Gadkari commend CM Yogi for UP's growth
LUCKNOW: Referring to a recent international survey, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh claimed that UP capital Lucknow was included among the fastest-growing cities in the world, with rapidly increasing land prices and with ongoing efforts to turn it into a global investment hub with world-class infrastructure. The Defence Minister was joined by Union Minister for Road Transport Nitin Gadkari in lauding the leadership of CM Yogi Adityanath saying UP was witnessing unprecedented development under his leadership. While Rajnath claimed that the BrahMos missile manufacturing project, part of the ambitious Defence Corridor, would be inaugurated in May-June this year, marking a significant milestone in UPs industrial growth, Gadkari said that UP was no longer a BIMARU state but was one of the leading contributors to India's economy. He also said that CM Yogi had successfully worked towards establishing Ram Rajya in Uttar Pradesh. Both the Union ministers were in Lucknow on Friday inaugurating and laying the foundation of various development projects worth Rs 1,028 crore. While giving an elaborate account of the infrastructure development of Lucknow in recent years, Rajnath Singh said that the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway was being constructed rapidly and that it would reduce the travel time between the two cities to just 40 minutes from nearly two hours. The Raksha Mantri added that the state was witnessing an unprecedented surge in religious tourism following the construction of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple and Kashi Vishwanath Corridor. He also stated that Lucknow was also witnessing a jump in investment in sectors including real estate, the hospitality, and healthcare. Meanwhile, praising the development in Uttar Pradesh, Gadkari said: Under PM Narendra Modis leadership, India aims to become a global leader and a USD 5 trillion economy, with Uttar Pradesh playing a crucial role in achieving this target. He mentioned that strong infrastructure in roads, water, energy, transport, and communication will boost industries, attract investment, and create new employment opportunities. Highlighting infrastructure development in UP, Gadkari said that Rs 1.25 lakh crore worth of roads have been completed, Rs 1 lakh crore worth of projects are under construction, and another Rs 1 lakh crore worth of projects are in the pipeline. Additionally, to drive industrial growth in Purvanchal, a Rs 75,000 crore road network is planned from Varanasi to Kolkata and Gorakhpur to Siliguri, Gadkari said. He urged CM Yogi to pace up land acquisition and environmental clearances for the projects to roll on. Gadkari underscored the massive economic activity at ongoing Mahakumbh claiming that the event had contributed Rs 3 lakh crore to Uttar Pradeshs GDP. He emphasised that tourism was a sector that generated high employment with minimal investment, benefiting hotels, taxis, restaurants, small businesses, and local artisans. He added that the growth of infrastructure and tourism would further strengthen UPs economy.
Sorry mummy papa: Teen's suicide note after JEE results
An 18-year-old engineering student, Aditi Mishra, died by suicide on Wednesday, a day after the JEE results were declared. A suicide note was found in her room which read Sorry mummy papa, forgive me... I could not do it... According to NDTV, Aditi, a student at Momentum Coaching Center in Betiahata, Gorakhpur, had been preparing for the JEE for two years. She shared a room at Satyadeep Girls Hostel. After failing the exam, she spoke to her parents on Wednesday morning, also asking her father to recharge her mobile. She was reportedly dejected. Her roommate was out at the time. Upon returning, the roommate received no response to her knocks. Looking inside, she saw Aditi hanging from a noose made of a stole. The roommate informed the hostel warden, who then informed the police. Reported NDTV. Police recovered a suicide note that read: Sorry mummy papa, forgive me... I could not do it... this was the end of our relationship... you guys don't cry... you guys gave me a lot of love. I could not fulfill your dreams... you guys please take care of Choti... she will definitely fulfill your dreams. Your beloved daughter- Aditi. Aditi's parents, residents of Mishraulia village in Sant Kabir Nagar district, have been informed. Her body has been sent for post-mortem. The real cause of death will be known only after the post-mortem, said Abhinav Tyagi, Superintendent of Police (City). If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation - 04424640050, Tele Manas - 14416 (available 24x7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences' helpline - 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.
Visakhapatnam-Gorakhpur Kumbh Mela special train service extended by two more trips
Mahakumbh: Third Amirt Snan begins amid chants of mantras, slogans of har har Mahadev
LUCKNOW: The third and final Amrit Snan on the 21st day of Mahakumbh Mela started early morning at 5 am with Akharas proceeding in their full glory towards Sangam for the Basant Panchami dip on Monday. As Basant Panchami began at 9:44 am on Sunday, the common devotees started the Amrit Snan. However, the Akharas began their holy dip on Monday morning, observing the Udaya Tithi of Basant Panchami. The first two Akharas to proceed towards Sangam at scheduled 5 am included Mahanirvani and Atal Akharas followed by Niranajani and Anand Akharas at 5:50 am. The ascetics were seen moving towards the Sangam in procession singing and dancing amid chants of Har Har Mahadev brandishing sword, mace, Damaru and conch shells. Covered in ash and wearing shades, the sadhus, immersed in deep faith, made their way towards Sagam, riding horses, elephants, and ornately decorated chariots. At the time of filing this report, Juna Akhara along with its subsidiary, Kinnar Akhara had started towards the Sangma, the confluence of rivers Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati, for the holy dip. All 13 Akharas will bathe one by one as per the plan chalked out by the Mela administration. On the other hand, millions of devotees have been approaching the processions of ascetics seeking the blessings of Naga Sadhus. Moreover, devotees from over 20 nations from across the globe are present in the Mela seeking divine blessings. Mahakumbh: Extensive preparations underway to manage Mauni Amavasya Amrit Snan crowd As per the local sources, all the roads approaching Sangam had a 10-km long stream of devotees as crowds had started gathering for the final Amrit Snan since Saturday. In the wake of massive gathering, the temple of Lete Hanumanji was closed. Over 36 crore devotees have already taken holy dip at Sangam since January 13 till 8 pm on February 2. As per the estimation, 4-5 crore devotees may take holy bath at Sangam till Monday evening. In order to manage the crowd, at least 60,000 police personnel have been stationed at the mela premises. Crowd monitoring is being carried out using 2,750 CCTV cameras, along with regular helicopter sorties to oversee the area from the sky. Meanwhile, ahead of the Amirt Snan of Monday, a special crowd management plan, Operation Eleven, was implemented at Mahakumbh. The initiative was launched to ensure the safety and convenience of devotees. To manage the massive influx of pilgrims, a one-way route system has been designed, preventing congestion and ensuring smooth movement. Special arrangements have also been made on pontoon bridges to ensure that devotees did not face any inconvenience while crossing. Moreover, additional police forces was deployed at Trivenis ghats to prevent overcrowding. Senior officials were also stationed with their teams to monitor the situation closely. To further streamline the crowd flow, the number of barricades were increased for better regulation and safety. Mahakumbh Mela authorities on high alert for Basant Panchami Amrit Snan Operation Eleven: Special crowd management plan for Mahakumbh 1. Strict Implementation of One-Way Route On Basant Panchami Amrit Snan, the one-way traffic system was strictly enforced. To ensure smooth movement and control congestion, traffic diversions were implemented on major routes. Most pontoon bridges remained operational, with additional police personnel and barricades set up at key bathing ghats to effectively manage the crowd. 2. Enhanced security at key locations Special security arrangements have been made on the New Yamuna Bridge. A PAC unit, under the leadership of an additional gazetted officer, was deployed to control traffic from Naini towards Sangam. Additionally, two motorcycle squads patrolled the area continuously. The bridges side railings were reinforced to prevent any accidents. 3. Special surveillance on Shastri Setu A company of PAC and a gazetted officer were specially deployed to control the traffic from Jhunsi towards Sangam. Two motorcycle squads remained on active patrol to monitor and manage the flow of vehicles and pedestrians. 4. Crowd control at Tikarmafi Turn A CAPF unit, under the leadership of a gazetted officer, was stationed at Tikarmafi Turn. Traffic from Jhunsi towards Tikarmafi Turn was diverted through Katka Tiraha, Jiraph Crossing, Chhatnag Turn, and Samudrakup Turn. 5. Special arrangements at Phaphamau and Pontoon bridges At Phaphamau Bridge and Pontoon bridges, two motorcycle patrol teams were monitoring the movement, while PAC personnel were managing crowd flow at entry and exit points. Akharas ask Mela authorities to ensure no change in Feb 3 Amrit Snan schedule 6. Special arrangements at railway stations and bus terminals Special arrangements have been made at Jhunsi railway station. PAC has been deployed here under the leadership of a gazetted officer. Strong barricading has been set up at entry and exit points, and in coordination with railway authorities, train frequency was increased to accommodate the rush of pilgrims. 7. Bus operations plan for Jhunsi area A temporary bus station at Saraswati Dwar will facilitate bus services to Gorakhpur and Varanasi. Sufficient number of reserved buses were being parked in Jhunsi at night. Shuttle buses were running between Andawa, Saraswati Dwar, and Sahson to ensure easy transportation for devotees. 8. Special security at Prayag Junction Police and two companies of PAC were deployed under the leadership of three Deputy Superintendents of Police. Strong barricading and adequate police force have been arranged at Yudhishthir intersection to stop the traffic going towards Prayag Junction from the IERT flyover. Adequate signages were placed to guide devotees. 9. Crowd management at GT Jawahar and Harshvardhan squares Adequate police force and PAC have been deployed under the leadership of gazetted officers for diversion at Medical College intersection and Balsan intersection. There will be diversion from Balsan via Bakshi Dam towards Nagvasuki area. Devotees will be directed from Stanley Road Junction via Lajpat Rai Road to the Commissioners Office Junction, passing through Bharat Scout. From there, they will turn right at Mazar Junction and proceed alongside the IERT parking area to reach the Mela grounds. 10. Additional security and traffic measures Additional police and traffic police have been deployed at Andawa and Sahso intersections. Nine motorcycle squads were keeping constant vigil here. Cranes were stationed to handle emergencies. 11. Deployment of additional security forces For the third Amrit Snan, two additional companies of RAF and three companies of PAC were deployed. Gazetted officers were monitoring sensitive places. 56 Quick Response Teams (QRTs) and 15 motorcycle patrol squads were ensuring effective patrolling. CAPF and PAC were stationed at major checkpoints and diversion points to maintain order.
No idea where to search for my mom
LUCKNOW: Mahendra Sahu is a hassled man, frantically searching for his 70-year-old mother Saroj Devi missing after the stampede which claimed at least 30 lives on Wednesday. I am having no idea where to search my mother. She has an identity card around her neck but her phone is not reachable. She knows how to call up from mobile but she has not contacted anyone, said Mahendra fearing the worst. He and her mother came with 20 others from UPs Unnao to take a holy dip at Sangam. Like him, lot of devotees are busy searching desperately for their dear ones while some fortunate ones managed to find their kin after hours wait. Most of those still missing are women. Lakshmi Kashyap from Jhansi has been missing since Mauni Amavasya. Her nephew Rakesh said, My aunt, uncle, my father and mother travelled to the Kumbh Mela for a holy dip at the Sangam. After taking a dip on Mauni Amavasya evening with all of us, my aunt got separated from the family and we are yet to get her whereabouts. Shyama Verma from Jaunpur had come with 15 of her relatives. We parked our vehicle before entering the Mela area. After the dip, we gathered at Sahso Chauraha to return home but Shayma got separated due to jostling by the huge crowd. All our efforts to find her have gone in vain so far, said her husband Ram Sharan Verma. While for many families the anxious wait continues, some have been fortunate to reunite with their loved ones. Among them is Renu Lata Nandi from Odishas Kendrapara who had been missing since Tuesday night after taking a dip in the Ganga. My mother got separated from our group after the bath. We were extremely worried, especially after hearing about the stampede. But today, a fellow villager from our group of 26 people found her in Sector 20. We are all relieved, her son Amar Kumar Nandi said. Some of those who lost touch with the group with whom they had travelled to Prayagraj were making efforts to return home alone. Among them were an elderly couple from Kushinagar Ram Sanehi and Bitta Devi. Now, we are just trying to find a way to reach the railway station and board a train to Gorakhpur. But we have no idea how to get there, said Sanehi. According to Umesh Chandra Tiwari, who runs the lost-and-found camp of the Bharat Seva Dal in Sector 4 on the Mela premises, the new digital lost-and-found centre is proving effective in reconnecting people. Most of the missing person reports are now being registered there, and they are coordinating with us to help track people, he said. After stampede, Stricter safety measures come up No-vehicle zone, complete ban on VVIP pass Ex-Divisional Commissioner Ashish Goyal and former Allahabad Development Authority Vice-Chairman Bhanu Goswami along with 5 special secys to coordinate 3rd Amrit Snan of Basant Panchami on February 3 Goyal and Goswami had their stint in Prayagaraj and supposed to have a fair idea of Kumbh management SP-level officers to be deployed for management and security; senior police and district administration officials from Prayagraj, Kaushambi, Varanasi, Ayodhya, Mirzapur, Basti, Jaunpur, Chitrakoot, Banda, Ambedkarnagar, Pratapgarh, Sant Kabir Nagar, Bhadohi, Rae Bareli, and Gorakhpur to be roped in Extra buses from the state transport corporation to be deployed to maintain smooth flow of traffic Holding areas set up at border points to manage crowd; Devotees would be allowed to proceed to the mela based on the prevailing situation; Arrangements for food and drinking water at all holding areas with uninterrupted electricity supply Chief secy and DG to conduct review of arrangements
LUCKNOW: The three-member judicial commission, set up by UP CM Yogi Adityanath to probe the Mahakumbh stampede that claimed at least 30 lives and left 60 injured, assumed office on Thursday. The UP CM also introduced stricter safety measures in addition to deputing senior officials, previously posted in Prayagraj, to improve Mela management ahead of the upcoming Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami on February 3. The stricter security and management measures put in place by the state government included declaring the Mela premises a no-vehicle zone and banning the VVIP pass provision. Notably, Mahakumbh DIG Vaibhav Krishna attributed the stampede to pilgrims pushing against barricades while trying to reach the Sangam nose (confluence). Following the incident, UP CM Yogi Adityanath held a high-level late-night meeting via video conferencing with senior officials from various districts. The three-member judicial commission, which took office on Thursday, has been given one month to complete the probe and ascertain the reasons for the Mahakumbh stampede. However, according to panel head Justice Harsh Kumar, the commission will try to expedite the investigation. Justice Harsh Kumar, the retired judge, also said that commission members would visit Prayagraj soon. Justice Kumar, along with other panel members, former Director General of Police (DGP) VK Gupta and retired IAS officer DK Singh, reached the office assigned to them and began their work. We have taken charge within hours of the announcement as the probe has to be taken up on priority, Justice Kumar said while interacting with media persons. At the late-night meeting on Wednesday, the UP CM deployed former Divisional Commissioner Ashish Goyal, former ADA Vice Chairman Bhanu Goswami, and five Special Secretaries for better management of the Mela to avert any untoward incident, especially during the third Amrit Snan of Basant Panchami when another huge rush of devotees is expected. Both Goyal and Goswami were previously posted in Prayagraj. They will remain in Prayagraj until February 12 to assist in streamlining the arrangements. Moreover, Superintendent of Police-level officers will also be deployed for enhanced management and security, said the CM. During the video conference with senior police officers and district administration officials from Prayagraj, Kaushambi, Varanasi, Ayodhya, Mirzapur, Basti, Jaunpur, Chitrakoot, Banda, Ambedkarnagar, Pratapgarh, Sant Kabir Nagar, Bhadohi, Rae Bareli, and Gorakhpur, the CM issued crucial directives, emphasising the need for heightened vigilance and caution in the Mahakumbh Mela area after reviewing updates from the Additional Director General and the District Magistrate of Prayagraj. The CM sought updates from officials in Ayodhya, Varanasi, Mirzapur, and Chitrakoot on the heavy influx of devotees, focusing on security and crowd management. He directed officials from districts adjoining Prayagraj to maintain continuous coordination with the Prayagraj administration for seamless management and public safety in the coming days. The CM directed the ADG and Prayagraj District Magistrate to ensure the safe and smooth departure of devotees, as massive crowds were present at all railway stations in Prayagraj to return home after completing their holy bath. It is our responsibility to facilitate their journey. To achieve this, seamless coordination with the railways must be maintained to ensure continuous train operations. Additionally, extra buses from the Transport Corporation should be deployed to accommodate the rush, said the CM. The CM stated that holding areas had been established at border points to manage crowd pressure in the fair area. Devotees should be allowed to proceed based on the prevailing situation. Arrangements for food and drinking water must be ensured at all holding areas so that no devotee faces any inconvenience. Additionally, an uninterrupted electricity supply must be maintained at these locations. He added that authorities in districts bordering Prayagraj must strictly enforce the directives issued from Prayagraj. Patrolling should be increased, and traffic should flow smoothly on all major routes, including Ayodhya-Prayagraj, Kanpur-Prayagraj, Fatehpur-Prayagraj, Lucknow-Pratapgarh-Prayagraj, and Varanasi-Prayagraj. All return routes from Prayagraj should remain open and unobstructed at all times. He also directed officials to ensure smooth traffic within the Mahakumbh Mela area. Unnecessary halts should be avoided, and crowd build-up must be prevented at all locations. There should be no traffic congestion on the roads. If street vendors are occupying pathways, they should be relocated to designated open areas to ensure the continuous flow of movement. No road should face a jam at any point. In the wake of the upcoming Basant Panchami Amrit Snan, the CM directed the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police to conduct a thorough review of the Mahakumbh Mela arrangements. Every aspect related to security and public convenience must be carefully examined to ensure seamless arrangements for Basant Panchami, said the CM. Lakhs of devotees visiting Mahakumbh are also travelling to Varanasi and Ayodhya for darshan and worship, while many are heading to Chitrakoot and Mirzapur. With a significant increase in footfall expected over the next two days, heightened vigilance is essential in these key cities. Continuous monitoring and precautionary measures must be ensured, he said, adding that holding areas should be created to regulate the crowd flow, allowing movement as per the situation.
LUCKNOW: A day after the stampede at the Mahakumbh, which claimed at least 30 lives and left 60 injured, the Uttar Pradesh government rolled out stricter safety measures. These included ordering a no-vehicle zone, banning the VVIP pass provision, and deputing senior officials who were posted in Prayagraj earlier to ensure better management of the Mela in light of the upcoming Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami, February 3. Notably, Mahakumbh DIG Vaibhav Krishna attributed the stampede to pilgrims pushing against barricades while trying to reach the Sangam nose (confluence) . Following the incident, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, after ordering a judicial probe by a three-member committee into the tragedy, held a high-level late-night meeting via video conference with senior officials from various districts. Presiding over the meeting, CM Yogi deployed former Divisional Commissioner Ashish Goyal and former Allahabad Development Authority Vice Chairman Bhanu Goswami, along with five Special Secretaries, for better management of the Mela to avert any untoward incident, especially during the third Amrit Snan of Basant Panchami on February 3, when another huge rush of devotees was expected. Both Goyal and Goswami were posted in Prayagraj previously and are familiar with Kumbh management. To further strengthen Mela arrangements, Ashish Goyal, who served as Divisional Commissioner of Prayagraj during Kumbh 2019, and Bhanu Goswami, former Vice Chairman of ADA, are being deployed. Additionally, five Special Secretary-level officers will oversee operations. They will remain in Prayagraj until February 12 to assist in streamlining the arrangements. Moreover, Superintendent of Police-level officers will also be deployed for enhanced management and security, said the CM. 'Sudden surge of devotees led to stampede': Eyewitnesses recount chaos at Maha Kumbh During the video conference with senior police officers and district administration officials from Prayagraj, Kaushambi, Varanasi, Ayodhya, Mirzapur, Basti, Jaunpur, Chitrakoot, Banda, Ambedkarnagar, Pratapgarh, Sant Kabir Nagar, Bhadohi, Rae Bareli, and Gorakhpur, the CM issued crucial directives, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance and caution in the Mahakumbh Mela area after reviewing updates from the Additional Director General and the District Magistrate of Prayagraj. Seeking updates on the heavy influx of devotees from officials in Ayodhya, Varanasi, Mirzapur, and Chitrakoot, the CM instructed the officials of districts adjoining Prayagraj to maintain continuous coordination with the Prayagraj administration to ensure seamless management and public safety in the coming days. Key guidelines issued by the CM in the special meeting included directives to the ADG and District Magistrate of Prayagraj to ensure the safe and smooth departure of every devotee. There was a massive crowd at all railway stations in Prayagraj as devotees were leaving after completing their holy bath. It is our responsibility to facilitate their journey. To achieve this, seamless coordination with the railways must be maintained to ensure continuous train operations. Additionally, extra buses from the Transport Corporation should be deployed to accommodate the rush, said the CM. The CM also stated that holding areas were established at border points to manage crowd pressure in the fair area. Devotees should be allowed to proceed based on the prevailing situation. Arrangements for food and drinking water must be ensured at all holding areas so that no devotee faces inconvenience. Additionally, uninterrupted electricity supply must be maintained at these locations. He added that authorities in districts bordering Prayagraj must strictly enforce the directives issued from Prayagraj. Patrolling should be increased, and traffic should flow smoothly on all major routes, including Ayodhya-Prayagraj, Kanpur-Prayagraj, Fatehpur-Prayagraj, Lucknow-Pratapgarh-Prayagraj, and Varanasi-Prayagraj. All return routes from Prayagraj should remain open and unobstructed at all times. He also directed the officials to ensure smooth traffic within the Mahakumbh Mela area. Unnecessary halts should be avoided, and crowd build-up must be prevented at all locations. There should be no traffic congestion on the roads. If street vendors are occupying pathways, they should be relocated to designated open areas to ensure the continuous flow of movement. No road should face a jam at any point. Maha Kumbh stampede: PIL filed in SC accusing UP government of lapses and administrative failure In light of the upcoming Basant Panchami Amrit Snan on February 3, the CM directed the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police to conduct a thorough review of the Mahakumbh Mela arrangements on Thursday. Every aspect related to security and public convenience must be carefully examined to ensure seamless arrangements for Basant Panchami, said the CM. Lakhs of devotees visiting Maha Kumbh are also traveling to Varanasi and Ayodhya for darshan and worship, while many are heading to Chitrakoot and Mirzapur. With a significant increase in footfall expected over the next two days, heightened vigilance is essential in these key cities. Continuous monitoring and precautionary measures must be ensured, he said, adding that holding areas should be created to regulate crowd flow, allowing movement based on the situation.
SC asks hospitals to regularise doctors' absence during RG Kar protests
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed hospitals, including AIIMS New Delhi, to regularise the unauthorised absence of doctors who were part of protests against the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Hospital, Kolkata.A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar took note of the submissions of a doctors' body that some hospitals had regularised the absence of the doctors following its August 22, 2024 order but a few others, including AIIMS Delhi, decided to treat the period as leave of absence. We deem it appropriate to clarify that if protesting workers had joined work post the Supreme Court order then their absence shall be regularised and not be treated as absence from duty. This is issued in peculiar facts and circumstances of the cases and is not laying down any precedent, the CJI said. The lawyer appearing for the body said the decision to treat the protest period as leave may create trouble for some of the medical PG students. Solicitor general Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, said as the case was non-adversarial, the hospitals would abide by the top court's directions. Mehta said AIIMS, Delhi, decided to treat the period as leave of absence availed by the doctors. By an earlier order, it was stated that no coercive step would be taken against the protesting doctors for protests till the date of the order. Pursuant to this some of the AIIMS such as Kalyani and Gorakhpur and the PGI Chandigarh have regularised the absence. However some other institutes have treated the said period as if doctors were on leave, said the bench. On August 22, last year, the bench made an impassioned appeal to the protesting doctors across the country, asking them to resume work. Observing justice and medicine couldn't be stopped, it directed no coercive action would be taken against doctors once they resumed work. The heinous crime triggered nationwide outrage and prolonged protests in West Bengal. The bench was hearing the suo-motu case over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in the Kolkata hospital. On January 20, a Kolkata trial court awarded convict Sanjay Roy life term imprisonment till death in the case. The body of the post-graduate trainee doctor was found in the hospital's seminar room on August 9, last year following which the Kolkata police arrested civic volunteer Roy the next day in connection with the crime.
Fed up with abusive alcoholic husbands, two women marry each other in UP's Deoria
GORAKHPUR: Fed up with their alcoholic husbands, two women here left their homes and married each other. Kavita and Gunja alias Bablu tied the knot at the Shiva Temple, also called Choti Kashi, in Deoria Thursday evening. They told reporters that they first connected on Instagram and were brought closer by their similar circumstances. Both endured domestic violence at the hands of their alcoholic spouses. At the temple, Gunja assumed the role of the groom, applied sindoor (vermillion) to Kavita, exchanged garlands with her, and completed the seven pheras. We were tormented by our husbands' drinking and abusive behavior. This pushed us to choose a life of peace and love. We have decided to live in Gorakhpur as a couple and work to sustain ourselves, Gunja said. The two now plan to rent a room and begin their journey as a married couple. Temple priest Uma Shankar Pandey said the women purchased garlands and sindoor, performed rituals, and quietly left.
Tired of alcoholic spouses, 2 women tie knot with each other in UPs Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur: Fed up with their alcoholic husbands, two women here left their homes and married each other. Kavita and Gunja alias Bablu tied the knot at the Shiva Temple, also called Choti Kashi, in Deoria Thursday evening. They told reporters that they first connected on Instagram and were brought closer by their similar circumstances. Both Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Visakhapatnam: The Alluri Sitarama Raju district police arrested Kovvasi Somda, a key member of the CPI (Maoist) organisation, during a joint combing operation on Friday. Somda, also known as Mukesh, was apprehended in the forested area of Kalleru village on the outskirts of Chinturu Mandal. The 33-year-old tribal activist, originally from Gompad village in Sukma District, Chhattisgarh, has been implicated in numerous violent activities against security forces and civilians. According to the police, Somda was a senior member of the Maoist hierarchy, rising from a junior party member in 2014 to becoming the Action Team Commander by March 2024. His arrest follows a detailed investigation linking him to at least 17 criminal cases involving attacks on security personnel, destruction of property, and potential terrorist activities. Superintendent of Police Amit Bardar revealed that Somda was apprehended while transporting explosive materials. The police seized five electrical detonators, two hand grenades, and multiple explosive components and wiring. Kumbh Mela special trains to halt at Kothavalasa Visakhapatnam: East Coast Railway has announced that Kumbh Mela special trains will halt at Kothavalasa in Vizianagaram district for the convenience of devotees. A release on Friday stated that train No. 08562 Visakhapatnam-Gorakhpur Mahakumbh Special Express, departing Visakhapatnam on Sunday (16 February), will arrive at Kothavalasa at 10.48 pm and depart at 10.50 pm, reaching Gorakhpur on Tuesday at 8.25 am. In the return direction, train No. 08561 Gorakhpur-Visakhapatnam Special Express, leaving Gorakhpur at 2.20 pm on Wednesday ( February 19), will reach Kothavalasa at 11.22 am on Friday and depart at 11.24 am, arriving in Visakhapatnam at 12.15 pm. Train No. 08530 VisakhapatnamDeen Dayal Upadhyay Special Express, departing Visakhapatnam at 5.35 pm on Thursdays (January 23, February 6, and February 27), will arrive at Kothavalasa at 6.05 pm and depart at 6.07 pm, reaching Deen Dayal Upadhyay on Saturdays at 4.30 am. In the return direction, train No. 08529 Deen Dayal Upadhyay-Visakhapatnam Special Express, departing Deen Dayal Upadhyay at 8.10 pm on Saturdays (January 25, February 9, February 22, and March 1), will arrive at Kothavalasa on Mondays at 2.36 am and depart at 2.38 am, reaching Visakhapatnam at 3.25 am. Officials told to expedite railway works Kakinada : Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district collector R. Mahesh Kumar instructed officials to expedite the Narsapur railway line and track works. He also directed revenue officials to resolve land record issues. While inspecting railway track works near Sanipallilanka village, the Collector emphasised that the alignment should comply with revenue records and railway standards. Farmers raised concerns about unresolved land allocation issues for the track. The Collector assured them that their grievances would be addressed promptly. Kothapeta revenue divisional officer P. Srikar, tahsildar Ch. Nagalakshmamma, revenue Inspector M.N. Rayudu, and others were present. Flight delays at Visakhapatnam Airport due to poor visibility Visakhapatnam: Travellers at Visakhapatnam Airport faced significant delays on 24 January due to poor visibility caused by dense fog. The delays disrupted several flights, inconveniencing passengers. The following flights were delayed: IX 2886 (Visakhapatnam to Hyderabad): Scheduled departure at 8.45 am, delayed by 2 hours 45 minutes. 6E-307 (Visakhapatnam to Hyderabad): Scheduled departure at 8.40 am, delayed by 1 hour 30 minutes. 6E 7254 (Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada): Scheduled departure at 8.55 am, delayed by 3 hours 5 minutes. 6E-845 (Visakhapatnam to Chennai): Scheduled departure at 8.25 am, delayed by 1 hour 50 minutes. Passengers were advised to check with their respective airlines for updated information and to make necessary arrangements. Travellers are encouraged to stay informed about weather conditions and flight schedules to minimise inconvenience.
Jeet Adanis wedding on Feb 7 to be simple and traditional
Industrialist Gautam Adani today scorched soaring speculation and buzzing social media rumours that his son Jeets upcoming wedding is going to be an extravagant spectacle.Responding to a media question at Prayagraj if the wedding were going to be a Maha Kumbh of celebrities, the billionaire said, Definitely not! In recent days, social media has been awash in reports that a pantheon of global stars and celebrities would be attending Jeet Adanis wedding with Diva Shah, daughter of Surat diamond merchant Jaimin Shah. The guest names included Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Daniel Craig, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Kanye West, the Kardashian sisters, Rafael Nadal, Diljit Dosanjh, Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella, Billie Eilish, Coldplay and even King Charles and the Pope. Some social media users also said that the India-England ODI at the Motera stadium had been moved to accommodate the wedding, which was expected to feature 1,000 super cars, hundreds of private jets and chefs from 58 countries at a cost of over Rs 10,000 crore. Speaking after performing the Ganga Aarti with his family at Prayagrajs Triveni Sangam, Adani said, My upbringing and our way of doing things are that of a common person from the working class. Jeet too is here for Ma Gangas blessings. The wedding will be a simple and traditional family affair. Gautam Adanis announcement that his sons wedding on 7 February would be a low-key private ceremony in Ahmedabad came during his visit to the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. He was accompanied by his wife Dr Priti Adani, sons Karan and Jeet, daughter-in-law Paridhi and granddaughter Kaveri. At the Maha Kumbh, the Adani family offered prayers at the Lete Hanuman Temple after participating in the Mahaprasad Seva at ISKCON, where Adani is supporting the distribution of over one lakh free meals daily. Adani is also giving away one crore prayer books printed by the renowned Gita Press of Gorakhpur. Calling the Maha Kumbh Mela an indescribable experience, the industrialist lavished praise on the Modi and Yogi governments for the arrangements, especially policing and sanitation, and said that the Melas successful administration should be studied by management institutes and corporate houses.
After fire, norms changed at Kumbh
LUCKNOW: After Sundays fire, safety measures have been spruced up by the Maha Kumbh administration. It has been decided to set up a fire station for every 800 square metre of the mela area where over 1.6 lakh tents have been put up. On Tuesday, teams of police and fire services personnel started an awareness and checking drive to ensure that there were no illegal cylinders kept in any of the camps. An emergency meeting of the food and civil supplies department, fire safety officials and LPG distributors was also held. Besides, the fire safety department issued dos and donts for the devotees staying in the mela area. It was decided during the meeting that strict action would be taken against those found misusing domestic LPG or selling unauthorised cylinders. In all, 53 fire stations and 20 fire posts have been set up to deal with fire. More than 1,300 firemen and 300 fire-tenders are ready to deal with any eventuality, said a senior official of the fire safety department. Prayagraj and Lucknow have nine and 11 fire stations, while the mela area 53. This was the reason we could control the Sunday fire incident. Our set up is such that a fire tender will not take more than three-four minutes to reach any site in the mela area, the official says. More 4,300 fire hydrants have been strategically deployed to handle any emergency. The fire department was allocated a budget of `66.75 crore, while the overall budget for fire safety equipment and vehicles is `131.48 crore. Each akharas tents have also been equipped with fire safety gear. In preparation for the event, dozens of mock drills have been organised in collaboration with NDRF and SDRF, ensuring that all personnel were prepared to respond to emergencies. Special flights to be parked at 11 airports in 4 states In view of the massive air traffic expected for Mauni Amavasya on January 29 in the Maha Kumbh, arrangements have been made to park chartered and special flights at 11 airports spread across four states. These airports are situated within 600 km from Prayagraj. The Prayagraj airport is expected to handle more than 200 flights on January 29, when 8-10 crore devotees are expected to visit Maha Kumbh. The Airport Authority of India has already sought assistance from these airports situated in UP, Bihar, MP and Jharkhand. The airports which have been contacted for providing parking facilities are Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Kushinagar, Gorakhpur, Gaya, Khajuraho, Jabalpur, Bhopal, Deoghar and Chitrakoot. The Chitrakoot airport will be reserved for emergency parking. The Prayagraj airport is already handling an unprecedented number of flights and passengers. Approximately 40,000 have either landed at or taken off from the airport which is an all-time record. Expecting a large number of international passengers, the airport has set up customs and 2 booked for spreading fake news at Mela Two persons have been booked for allegedly spreading fake news about the Maha Kumbh through social media. According to police, the two have uploaded a video of a runaway minor girl chatting with a sadhu and called it inappropriate. A complaint has been lodged. But the matter has turned out to be fake. PM to visit Maha Kumbh on Feb 5, Prez on Feb 10 Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Maha Kumbh on February 5, according to sources. Union Home Minister Amit Shah may attend the mela on January 27, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on February 1 and the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, is expected to part of the celebrations on February 10.
UP CM directs officials to expedite development projects, reviews progress of ongoing work
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath directs officials in Gorakhpur to expedite development projects by boosting manpower and ensuring accountability. He stresses timely completion and quality, mandates weekly updates, and highlights public participation, grievance resolution, and strict actions against crime. Yogi emphasizes traffic management and engaging entrepreneurs to resolve their issues.
Garuda Construction Wins Rs 1,087.34 Crore Order For Gorakhpur Convention Centre
According to the statement, this addition contributes to the company's order book of Rs 2,830 crore.
Mahakumbh 2025: UP handicrafts set for trade worth Rs 35 crore at ODOP exhibition
LUCKNOW: Mahakumbh-2025, a massive congregation of pilgrims along the banks of Sangam, is providing a platform for the artisans of Uttar Pradesh. Devotees, besides seeking spiritual fulfilment, are thronging the exhibition of 'One District, One Product' (ODOP), set up over 6,000 square metre area showcasing an array of exquisite handicrafts of the state. Be it the exquisite carpets of Bhadohi and Mirzapur, or intricate zari-zardozi, Katan silk quintessential to Banaras reflecting the ethos of the most ancient city of world, Firozabad's glass work, Moradabads brass work or fine wooden art pieces of Saharanpurall narrating the richness of handicraft industry of the state. Sharad Tandon, Joint Commissioner of Industries in Prayagraj Division, underscores the remarkable growth in trade from Mahakumbh held in 2019. In 2019, the turnover of handicraft industry was Rs 4.30 crore, but this time we are expecting a turnover of up to Rs 35 crore, an approximately eight times jump in the revenue from ODOP. This remarkable increase will offer new opportunities to the artisans while empowering small entrepreneurs, says Tandon. Adding another dimension to the event, Flipkart has set up a stall where local entrepreneurs are being offered a free sales opportunity. Artisans and handicraft sellers can now sell their products through Flipkart platform without any charge. It has been drawing shoppers in hoards. The exhibition is showcasing various crafts and Geographical Indication (GI) products. According to Dr Rajnikant, a GI expert, 75 GI products from the state are on display at ODOP exhibition in mela area. Among the 75 GI products, 34 are from the Kashi region, which has played an important role in securing the GI tag, offering recognition and protection to these unique crafts. Dr Rajnikant also mentioned efforts to bring other iconic products like Banaras Thandai, Lal Peda, and Banarasi Tabla to the global stage. The GI products up for grabs include Varanasi red chilies, Banarasi sarees, Pratapgarh amla and delicacies made of it, brass utensils from Mirzapur, and Gorakhpur terracotta. Additionally, carpets from Kushinagar and glass toys and utensils from Firozabad are top selling items at the exhibition. Visitors from across India and abroad are grabbing the opportunity to purchase products from local artisans, highlighting the growing popularity of this handcrafted treasure.
Runaway siblings set up tea stall at Maha Kumbh
Four siblings from Gorakhpur have run away from home to set up a tea and snacks stall at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. The siblings, who are all students, were inspired by a video they saw of people making good profits at the Kumbh. They borrowed money from a friend and pawned their belongings to start the stall.
Four siblings from Gorakhpur set up tea stall at Maha Kumbh, inspired by profit-making videos
Yogi offers khichdi to Baba Gorakhnath, prays for people welfare
GORAKHPUR, Jan 14: Goraksha Peethadheeshwar and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, adhering to the sacred traditions of the Nath Panth, offered the holy khichdi of faith to Shivavtar, Mahayogi Gorakhnath, at the Gorakhnath Temple during the Brahma Muhurta on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday. On this auspicious occasion, Yogi prayed to Baba Gorakhnath for the welfare of the people, a harmonious and prosperous life for all citizens, and the nations well-being. After the ritual offering, he extended heartfelt greetings [] The post Yogi offers khichdi to Baba Gorakhnath, prays for people welfare appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Maha Kumbh an opportunity to know cultural & spiritual grandeur of UP and India: Yogi
GORAKHPUR, Jan 12 : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday highlighted the significance of the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, calling it a unique opportunity for people from across the country and the world to witness UP and Indias cultural and spiritual grandeur. Speaking at the closing ceremony of Gorakhpur Mahotsav, the CM emphasised the special significance of this years Maha Kumbh, as it marks a rare celestial alignment occurring after 144 years. The 45-day grand event, from January 13 [] The post Maha Kumbh an opportunity to know cultural & spiritual grandeur of UP and India: Yogi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
