Railways operated more than 16,000 trains during Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Railways operated more than 16,000 trains during Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Ashwini Vaishnaw. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu “More than 16,000 trains were operated for the Maha Kumbh that carried around five crore devotees to the pilgrimage,” Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said, in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj on Thursday (February 27, 2024). Mr. Vaishnaw, who was here to congratulate the railway workers for the work done … Read more

Vicky Kaushal reaches Prayagraj for holy dip at Maha Kumbh, says feeling fortunate

Vicky Kaushal reaches Prayagraj for holy dip at Maha Kumbh, says feeling fortunate

Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal, left, being welcomed by UP Cabinet Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi at Sangam during Maha Kumbh festival, in Prayagraj, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 | Photo Credit: PTI Actor Vicky Kaushal on Thursday (February 13, 2025) reached Prayagraj to take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam at the Maha Kumbh and … Read more

Mahakumbh 2025: IMD issues orange alert for rain and fog in Prayagraj

Mahakumbh 2025: IMD issues orange alert for rain and fog in Prayagraj

Heavy rain and fog can be expected in parts of Uttar Pradesh according to the reports by the Indian Meteorological Department, which has issued an orange alert alongside pronouncing the possibility of an impending thunderstorm which will worsen the already tainting weather of the region. Further predictions have also been made regarding the weather deteriorating … Read more

Mahakumbh | 5 things to do at the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj

Mahakumbh | 5 things to do at the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj

Pilgrims at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, venue of Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 | Photo Credit: SANDEEP SAXENA Be ready to brave mammoth crowds (more than 40 crore people will be attending the festivities over the next few weeks) and the cold (temperatures dip till 7 degrees), but if you overcome that, the Maha Kumbh is … Read more

Bus carrying pilgrims to Prayagraj Maha Kumbh catches fire in U.P., 1 killed

Bus carrying pilgrims to Prayagraj Maha Kumbh catches fire in U.P., 1 killed

An elderly passenger was killed when a private bus carrying pilgrims from Telangana to the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh caught fire on Tuesday, police said. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze, which created chaos at the tourist facility in Vrindavan where the bus was parked, they said. According to Additional SP City Arvind Kumar, … Read more

Mahakumbh mela 2025: How to save yourself from scams during online bookings, transactions

Mahakumbh mela 2025: How to save yourself from scams during online bookings, transactions

Mahakumbh Mela 2025: In today’s digital era, online scams have become a prevalent threat, emphasizing the importance of vigilance during internet transactions. The upcoming Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, scheduled to be held from January 13 to February 26, is anticipated to attract numerous devotees from various regions, including overseas. As the 45-day spiritual event approaches, unscrupulous individuals … Read more

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Insurance plans launched by PhonePe for devotees, attendees

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Insurance plans launched by PhonePe for devotees, attendees

Maha Kumbh Mela: PhonePe has launched a unique insurance plan specifically for travelers attending the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The Maha Kumbh Mela, known as the largest religious gathering in the world and taking place once every 12 years, will take place from January 13 to February 26, 2025. The insurance plan, … Read more

Mahakumbh 2025: Train ticket booking can be done by QR code scanners on railway staff jackets; check step-by-step process

Mahakumbh 2025: Train ticket booking can be done by QR code scanners on railway staff jackets; check step-by-step process

Mahakumbh tickets: Indian Railways has implemented a comprehensive plan to accommodate pilgrims traveling to Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. In addition to operating 13,000 Special trains, the national carrier has introduced a special program to enhance the experience for visitors coming to the sacred city. Prayagraj is within the jurisdiction of the North … Read more

Hyderabad’s domestic air connectivity to expand with direct flights to seven new cities

Hyderabad’s domestic air connectivity to expand with direct flights to seven new cities

Hyderabad’s domestic air connectivity is set to improve as IndiGo is set to start direct flights to seven new cities, including Ayodhya, starting September. The new routes from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport will connect Hyderabad to Rajkot, Agartala, Jammu, Agra, Kanpur, Ayodhya and Prayagraj. The airline will begin its direct flight to Ayodhya on September … Read more