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Magh Mela-2026 blends faith with environmental responsibility

PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 7 -- The vast sandy expanse of the Sangam has once again transformed into a vibrant venue where faith, spirituality, and social responsibility converge as Magh Mela 2026 begins. Going ... Read More


GPS tracking helps foil rail clip theft, 4 held in Ambala

PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 6 -- The Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) of the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) has prevented an alleged theft of critical railway components... Read More


Ensure audio-video recording of searches, seizures: HC to UP DGP

PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 6 -- The Allahabad high court has directed the Uttar Pradesh director general of police (DGP) to issue standard operating procedure (SOP) for mandatory audio-video recording of all pol... Read More


IIIT-A to introduce Indian Constitution as minor subject for BTech students

PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 5 -- The Indian Institute of Information Technology-Allahabad (IIIT-A) has decided to offer the study of the Indian Constitution as a minor optional subject for its BTech students. Ins... Read More


Cultural performances begin at 'Kala Sangam' in Magh Mela in Prayagraj

PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 5 -- The Magh Mela is not just a religious gathering but also a lively celebration of India's Sanatan traditions and cultural diversity. This spirit is being highlighted through the Ka... Read More


Body of student accused of rape found hanging from tree in Prayagraj

PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 5 -- A 17-year-old Class 10 student, who had been accused of raping a minor disabled girl, was found hanging from a tree in a Mahua orchard outside a village in Kaushambi district on S... Read More


Sex racket busted in Prayagraj; mastermind among 9 arrested

PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 5 -- Police on Sunday claimed to have busted a sex racket allegedly being run from a house owned by a woman IAS officer in the Naibasti area under the Kydganj police station limits her... Read More


Strict crowd control measures eased at rly stations in Prayagraj

PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 4 -- Railway authorities here on Sunday withdrew Mahakumbh-like restrictions at major railway stations in Prayagraj, after the Paush Purnima bathing festival of Magh Mela-2026 drew far... Read More


MAGH MELA: Faith flows at Sangam on Paush Purnima, over 31 lakh take holy dip

PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 4 -- Magh Mela 2026 began on Saturday with the auspicious Paush Purnima bathing ritual, attracting an impressive turnout despite overcast skies and cold winds. Devotees started arrivin... Read More


UP Basic Education Council releases holiday calendar, Basant Panchami holiday restored

PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 4 -- The Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Council has released the holiday calendar for 2026-27 for government-run primary, upper primary and composite schools spread across the state. T... Read More