ARDH KUMBH
Uttarakhand, where Ganga and Yamuna originate, runs short of river water; state power grid announces power cuts up to 15 hrs due to lower monsoon rainfall
Uttarakhand, the source state of the Ganga and Yamuna, is facing power cuts of up to 15 hours after weak monsoon rainfall cut river flows and hydropower generation. UPCL has invoked force majeure, with heavy industries in Kumaon and Garhwal hit hardest, while the utility works to secure extra central grid supply and restart shut hydropower and gas plants ahead of the festive season and Haridwar Ardh Kumbh.
Kumbh's maha economic amrit
Mahakumbh Mela, known as the world's largest human gathering, greatly influences local economies with significant visitor spending and boosting small vendors to luxury hospitality. It attracts millions of both domestic and foreign visitors, creating immense business opportunities and jobs, with potential revenue reaching up to ₹3.2 lakh crore.
Indian Railways to run a record 13,000 train services for Maha Kumbh
Indian Railways will run a record 13,000 train services, including 3,134 special trains, for the Maha Kumbh mela in Prayagraj in 2025. This includes 1,869 short distance, 706 long distance, and 559 ring trains. Infrastructure worth Rs 5,000 crore has been undertaken, emphasizing routes like Banaras-Prayagraj.
What makes Maha Kumbh different from Kumbh mela?
The Maha Kumbh Mela, celebrated every 12 years, will take place in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26, 2025. It's a significant Hindu event where followers gather for sacred bathing at the Triveni Sangam, seeking spiritual cleansing and emancipation. This event is rooted in the mythology of Samudra Manthan.
Oppn has no knowledge of Indian traditions:Yogi on criticism over renaming Ardh Kumbh
The state government had renamed the Ardh Kumbh as Kumbh and the Kumbh as Maha Kumbh in 2017.
At Rs 4,200 crore, this year's Kumbh Mela costliest ever
This year's Kumbh Mela is spread over an area of 3,200 hectare as compared to 1,600 hectare area in the previous melas.
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Kumbh Mela: No half measures, please
UP govt enacted the Prayagraj Mela Authority Bill and made the 6-yearly Ardh Kumbh into a full-fledged Kumbh.
Kumbh Mela: How UP will manage one of the world's biggest religious festival
A whole city would come up temporarily at Prayagraj to celebrate the Hindu festival of Ardh Kumbh Mela.
RSS plans to roll out intellectual Kumbh in seven cities to exchange ideas
It will be called ‘saanskritik kumbh’ and is specifically targeted at those involved with the film industry.
Kumbh 2019 budget estimate: over Rs 4,200 crore
This will make the mega pilgrimage in 2019 the costliest ever. The last full Kumbh Mela in 2013 cost less than a third of the amount estimated for next year.
IS comes to India: Planned to strike Delhi-NCR malls, Kumbh
The arrests confirmed the presence of ISIS in India for the first time, transforming what was till now a concern into an actual security threat.
Ardh Kumbh Mela on jihadists' radar since long
"Ardh Kumbh is an important event attended by crores and we cannot take any chances, we are leaving no stone unturned in our efforts," Gunjyal said.
AAI to invest Rs 15,000 crore on airport terminals in FY19
AAI chairman Guruprasad Mahapatra said the authority has decided to have additional facilities at all the terminal buildings across the country.
AAI to invest Rs 15,000 cr on airport terminals in FY19
AAI chairman Guruprasad Mahapatra said the authority has decided to have additional facilities at all existing terminal buildings, as well as building 15 new ones.
Kumbh 2019 work begins, officials arrive with men and machine
This is the first Kumbh under the new Yogi Adityanath government. Over 200 projects of 16 departments are coming up at break-neck speed.
Uttar Pradesh letters to carry Kumbh Mela logo
The Yogi Adityanath government has made it mandatory for all state government letters, letterheads and publicity material to carry the new logo with immediate effect.
UP government to hire professional PR agency to promote the state as tourist destination
The idea is to promote UP as "India's most preferred tourist destination", given the variety it offers, along with "catchy tagline" and logo for the state.
Rename Allahabad as Prayagraj: Seers urge UP CM in meeting
The seers of Nirvani Ani Akhara, Panchdashnaam Juna Akhara and Digambar Ani Akhara among others requested Adityanath to provide them basic amenities during the fair.
Allahabad airport may get new terminal before January 2019 Ardh Kumbh
UP CM Yogi Adityanath had asked the aviation ministry recently to see if Allahabad could get a big passenger terminal before the Ardh Kumbh.
Uttar Pradesh govt seeks Belgium's help to clean Ganga
The UP Chief Minister sought cooperation from Belgium to provide techniques for cleaning river Ganga before the start of Prayag Ardh Kumbh in 2019.
Uttar Pradesh Ministers to meet for 2019 Ardh Kumbh Mela
"A Cabinet meeting may soon be convened in Allahabad, especially for the Ardh Kumbh scheduled to be held in the Sangam City in 2019," KP Maurya said.
Next UP cabinet meeting possibly in Allahabad
Adityanath held his first cabinet meeting in Lucknow yesterday in which he took a slew of decisions benefitting farmers.
Court denies bail to alleged ISIS operatives
It was alleged they were conspiring to target the Ardh Kumbh Mela at Haridwar, trains headed there, besides some other locations in the national capital.
Ardh Kumbh, Holi special trains to clear extra rush
Railways will run special trains for the upcoming Ardh Kumbh Mela and Holi festival to clear the extra rush of passengers.
Meet ‘Golden baba’, the man who wears 15kg gold worth 3 crore
The 53-year-old glitters in golden lockets, armbands, heavy rings on all fingers and a specially crafted diamond watch worth Rs 27 lakh.
After Pathankot attack, Haridwar turns into fortress for Ardh Kumbh
For a better view of crowd movement, officers have also been deployed at overhead water tanks and power stations.
IRCTC sign MoU with UTDB to promote tourism in Uttarakhand
The MoU would facilitate launch of a string of initiatives to jointly promote tourism in Uttarakhand, an IRCTC official said today.
Uttarakhand to ask grant of Rs 55 crore from Centre for Ardh Kumbh
The Uttarakhand government will send a proposal to the Centre, requesting it for a package of Rs 55 crore, according to an official statement.
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