Authorities in Prayagraj have announced a phased vehicle ban across key routes to manage the anticipated influx of 120 million pilgrims during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world’s largest religious gatherings. The restrictions, effective from 4:00 PM on Tuesday and extending to 6:00 PM onwards on subsequent days, target private and commercial

The Maha Kumbh Mela, a centuries-old Hindu pilgrimage in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, has become the epicenter of a heated political controversy following allegations of mismanagement and tragic incidents during the 2025 event. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ignited the debate on February 18 by terming the gathering a “Mrityu Kumbh” (Death Kumbh), a critique

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav has ignited a political storm by dismissing the term “Maha Kumbh” as a government-coined phrase designed to “waste public funds” and “misguide” citizens. Speaking at Prayagraj on February 17, 2025, Yadav asserted that the term lacks historical authenticity and accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of inflating the

A fire erupted in two sectors of the sprawling festival site, leading to the complete devastation of 22 tents. This incident, occurring amid the fervor of an event that draws pilgrims from every corner of the globe, has raised important questions regarding safety protocols, emergency preparedness, and the overall management of such a vast temporary

The Maha Kumbh Mela witnessed the third ‘Amrit Snan’ on Monday, February 3, on the occasion of Basant Panchami, the first holy bathing ritual after the deadly stampede on the last key bathing day that killed at least 30 people. Tighter arrangements and protocol are in place to ensure an ‘incident-free’ ‘Amrit Snan’, with mela