New Delhi: An investigation into the deadly stampede at New Delhi railway station on Saturday, which killed 18 – including five children – has revealed that a senior Railway Police Force (RPF) official had asked the station manager not to issue any more tickets after he sensed that the crowd had become too large and … Read more
PRAYAGRAJ: To the list of superstitions linked with ‘unlucky’ 13 has been added the lucky coincidence of a presumed Maha Kumbh stampede victim from Prayagraj trudging back home this Tuesday to find the neighbourhood commemorating his ‘tehrvi’ – the ritual performed on 13th day after a death.Turns out 60-something Khunti Guru, nonplussed at the fuss … Read more
PRAYAGRAJ: The spiritual journey to Maha Kumbh proved to be the “final destination” for 54 devotees facing health issues. These deaths in the mela area since the world’s largest congregation began on Jan 13 do not include 30 pilgrims who died in the Mauni Amavasya stampede on Jan 29, reports Rajeev Mani.The congregation also witnessed … Read more
Reliance Industries chairman and managing director Mukesh Ambani, along with his mother, sons and grandchildren, took the Holy Dip at Triveni Sangam at the ongoing Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj on Tuesday (February 11).Ambani along with his mother, Kokilaben Ambani, sons Akash Ambani and Anant Ambani, daughters-in-law Shloka and Radhika, grandchildren Prithvi and Veda, and sisters … Read more
NEW DELHI: Officials on Monday announced that Prayagraj Raj Sangam station will remain closed for passengers from February 9 to February 14 amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh. However, regular and special trains are running from the other 8 stations; Prayagraj Chheoki, Naini, Prayagraj Junction, Subedarganj, Prayag, Phaphamau, Prayagraj Rambagh and Jhusi. Akhilesh Yadav on traffic … Read more
International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman and former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Jay Shah arrived in Prayagraj on Monday along with his family to attend the Maha Kumbh 2025. After arriving at Prayagraj, the 36-year-old received a warm welcome at the airport. Earlier, Jay Shah on Sunday paid a visit … Read more