January 31, 2025 8:17 AM

UP: Prayagraj DM clarifies vehicle entry ban for Amrit Snan only on Feb 2-3

District Magistrate of Prayagraj, Ravindra Kumar Mandar, has denied media reports about a ban on vehicle entry due to road diversions. A viral social media post claimed that vehicle entry into Prayagraj would be restricted until February 4th.   In a video message, Mr. Mandar clarified that t...

January 31, 2025 11:25 AM

Mahakumbh 2025: UP govt ensures special arrangements for women’s safety at ghats

A large number of women devotees can be seen at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, the world’s largest spiritual gathering. The Uttar Pradesh government has made special arrangements for women at the ghats. Our correspondent reports that several facilities are being provided to ensure a safe, secu...

January 30, 2025 10:15 PM

MP: Four Dead, 16 Injured as Ceiling Slab Collapses at Under-Construction Cement Plant in Panna

In Madhya Pradesh, four persons lost their lives while 16 others were injured after a ceiling slab of an under-construction portion of a Cement factory's plant collapsed in the Panna district today.         Panna SP Sai Krishna S Thota informed that injured persons have been admitted to th...

January 30, 2025 9:46 PM

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy inspects Vizag steel plant, assures employees of centre’s support

Union Steel Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy visited the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant today. The visit came against the backdrop of the Union Cabinet's approval of 11,440 crore rupees for the revival of the steel plant. The Union Minister inspected the plant and assured the employees of all possible support f...

January 30, 2025 7:50 PM

Rashtriya Dogri Kavi Sammelan organized in Jammu

As part of the 76th Republic Day celebrations, the Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages today organized a grand Rashtriya Dogri Kavi Sammelan at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the broader objective of the Sammelan is to foster a spirit of int...

January 30, 2025 6:59 PM

Poll officials reach Bhagwant Mann’s Delhi home after receiving complaint about alleged cash distribution

A team of poll officials has reached the Kapurthala House, the official residence of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in the national capital this evening after it received a complaint about alleged cash distribution. One of the officials present there told the media that a complaint of money dis...

January 30, 2025 6:04 PM

Odisha govt suspends special bus service from Odisha to Prayagraj till Feb 4

The Odisha government has suspended all special bus services to the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela at Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj till the 4th of next month. The decision has been taken to avoid any untoward incident as a huge influx of devotees is being witnessed at Prayagraj.   Eight buses operated by t...

January 30, 2025 6:10 PM

Arvind Kejriwal Questions Election Commission Over Yamuna Pollution Allegation Probe

Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal today questioned the Election Commission after the poll panel asked him to substantiate his allegations of poisoning the Yamuna River. Replying to media queries in New Delhi, Mr. Kejriwal said he will send three bottles of ammonia-contaminated water, with 7 P...

January 30, 2025 5:23 PM

Amit Shah chairs review meeting on implementation of three new criminal laws in Gujarat

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah chaired a review meeting on the implementation of the three new criminal laws in Gujarat in New Delhi today. The meeting reviewed the implementation and present status of various new provisions related to police, jail, courts, prosecution and...

January 30, 2025 4:36 PM

Maha Kumbh Stampede: Authorities visit Sangam Ghat, inspect area which claimed 30 lives

Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh and DGP Prashant Kumar today visited Sangam Ghat at Mahakumbh, Prayagraj and inspected the incident area which claimed 30 lives yesterday. The tragic incident took place yesterday at the Akhada route near the Sangam.   During the visit, they assess...