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Young Kalpawasis join senior brigade at Magh Mela

PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 8 -- Leaving behind the comforts of their home, thousands of pilgrims have temporarily settled for a month near the Sangam banks in Prayagraj to spend the days in austerity as Kalpawas... Read More


MAGH MELA-2026: 44-Day annual fair poses major crowd management challenge on 24 key days

PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 4 -- The 44-day-long Magh Mela this year is expected to present a significant challenge for the district administration and police, with crowd management proving to be a crucial test o... Read More


Prayagraj farmers turn to exotic vegetables, reap high returns

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 31 -- Farmers in the Shankargarh and Meja development blocks of the trans-Yamuna region of Prayagraj are transforming conventional farming practices by adopting protected cultivation a... Read More


After three-year gap, blackbuck census to begin in UP's Chand Khamaria sanctuary

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 27 -- After a gap of three years, a fresh census of blackbucks is set to begin at Uttar Pradesh's only blackbuck sanctuary, Chand Khamaria, located about 40 km from Meja in the trans-Y... Read More


UP Board revises rules to permit gender change in HS, Inter certificates

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 25 -- : In a landmark decision, the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board) has approved changes in its 124-year-old system to allow correction of gender details in academi... Read More


'Overwhelming' surge in new applicants for land to set up camps in Magh Mela

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 25 -- Last year's Mahakumbh has significantly enhanced the allure of the first Magh Mela to be held after the grand spectacle. The annual event has witnessed an unprecedented surge in ... Read More


Magh Mela 2026: Capped fares, stricter safety to streamline Sangam boat rides

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 21 -- As part of preparations for Magh Mela 2026, the Prayagraj Mela Authority has finalised boating arrangements to ensure the safety, affordability and convenience of pilgrims visiti... Read More


UP farmers learn AI, drone tech through 'Kisan Pathshala'

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 20 -- Farmers in Uttar Pradesh are being trained in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and drone-based farming through the state government's "Kisan Pathshala" ... Read More


Allahabadi guava crop hit by rain, pests; 13,000 quintals lost

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 14 -- The famed Allahabadi guava crop in Prayagraj has suffered a major setback this year due to above-average monsoon rainfall, fruit fly infestation and the spread of the soil-borne ... Read More


UP Board to roll out smart textbooks with sunlight-reflective ink

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 12 -- In a major step to curb the circulation of counterfeit textbooks, the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board) is set to introduce advanced security features in textbo... Read More