Prayagraj

02:10 PM
Pilgrims seek salvation at Kumbh Mela 2019

One of the world's largest religious festivals, the Kumbh Mela kick started on January 15 at Prayagraj - formerly known as Allahabad - in Uttar Pradesh.

09:57 AM
President Kovind to visit Prayagraj on Thursday

President Ram Nath Kovind will visit Prayagraj on Thursday, where he will unveil a large statue of Maharishi Bhardwaj, amid the ongoing Kumbh Mela.

10:11 AM
Kumbh Mela '19: President Kovind, PM Modi laud UP govt's efforts

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted the nation on the commencement of Kumbh Mela, which is believed to be the world's biggest religious festival, spanning over the next 50 days.

09:41 AM
Kumbh Mela starts with Shahi Snan in UP

Amid tight security, the 55-day long Kumbh Mela commenced with the Shahi Snan of Akharas at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday.

10:16 AM
Kumbh 2019: Devotees throng Sangam ghat, security tightened

Makara Sankranti or Maghi, is a festival day in the Hindu calendar, in reference to deity Surya. The day marks the first day of sun's transit into the Makara, marking the end of the month with the winter solstice and the start of longer days

04:40 PM
Kumbh Mela: 1.2 lakh toilets installed in Prayagraj

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that 1,20,000 eco-friendly toilets and 40,000 street lights have been installed in Prayagraj ahead of the Kumbh Mela, which starts on January 15.

09:58 AM
UP: STF busts paper-solver gang, 4 held

Special Task Force (STF) Field Unit in Prayagraj busted a paper-solver gang and arrested its four members while they were appearing for other candidates in the Uttar Pradesh Assistant Teacher Examination 2019.

12:58 PM
UP cabinet clears proposal to rename Allahabad as Prayagraj

Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Tuesday approved a proposal to rename the historic city of Allahabad as Prayagraj.

03:54 PM
Allahabad's name likely to be changed to Prayagraj

State's deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya confirmed to ANI that for a long time the identity of Allahabad has been formed by Prayag and hence the state government has decided to change the city's name to Prayagraj.