The East Coast Railways on Sunday announced the operation of special trains for the convenience of pilgrims traveling to the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela for pilgrims from the coastal State.
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), on Wednesday, accorded approval to tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and THDC India Limited (THDCIL) for the safety of pilgrims.
With only a few weeks remaining for the grand Mahakumbh 2025 festival in Prayagraj, the Uttar Pradesh government is accelerating preparations to ensure seamless arrangements.
MP Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav expressed grief over the incident. The CM announced an ex-gratia compensation of Rs two lakh to the kin of each deceased.
At least seven pilgrims, comprising three women, were killed and eight injured in a road crash in Haryana's Jind district early Tuesday, police said.
Lakhs of pilgrims have arrived to participate in the Joydeb Mela in Kenduli despite the chill.
With lakhs of pilgrims gathering for the Gangasagar Mela, the state transport department and the Eastern Railway’s Sealdah division has made special arrangements to handle the extra rush of passengers.
Pilgrims and tourists are thronging the temple city even before the consecration of the Ram temple at the Ramjanmabhoomi.
He was swiftly transported to Lahore's Punjab Institute of Cardiology for urgent medical attention. Despite the efforts of the medical team, Singh couldn't be revived, as stated by an official from the Evacuee Trust Property Board, responsible for overseeing the holy sites of minorities
This year's 62-day long Amarnath Yatra started on July 1 and will end on August 31 coinciding with the Shravan Purnima festival.
