Mahakumbh mela

February 21, 2025 10:51 AM

Indian Railways gears up for Maha Kumbh Mela rush

Indian Railways is strengthening crowd management and safety measures to handle the surge in passenger traffic during the final week of the Maha Kumbh Mela. To prevent overcrowding and ensure passenger safety, in the wake of the recent stampede incident at New Delhi Railway Station, special holding areas have been established at key stations across Northern Railway, North Central Railway, North Eastern Railway, and East Central Railway. These holding areas are located outside the platforms, all...

February 14, 2025 5:34 PM

India Post Payments Bank brings digital banking to millions of devotees at Mahakumbh 2025

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), which caters to over 11 crore customers across rural and urban areas, has set up service counters, mobile banking units, and customer assistance kiosks at five key locations during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj. These facilities, designed to manage large crowds efficiently, provide essential financial services to attendees, according to a press release from the Ministry of Communications. Launched on September 1, 2018, under the Department of Posts, M...

January 29, 2025 9:30 AM

Prime Minister Modi speaks to UP CM Yogi on Mahakumbh Mela incident, situations under control

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath thrice to monitor the situation at the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Wednesday. He called for immediate support measures for the affected people. Now, situations are well under control. CM Yogi has appealed to the people not to pay attention to rumours, and follow instructions. A stampede-like situation occurred in the early hours of Wednesday after some barriers broke, leading to injuries, accordi...

January 23, 2025 6:20 PM

Ayush clinics serve over 1.21 lakh at Mahakumbh Mela

More than 1.21 lakh devotees have accessed free healthcare services through OPDs and clinics established by the Ministry of Ayush at the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The Ayush facilities, in partnership with the National Ayush Mission, are offering complimentary consultations, medicines, and yoga sessions to both domestic and international visitors. According to the Ministry, over 80 doctors are providing round-the-clock services across 20 OPDs, addressing a range of comm...

January 21, 2025 8:14 PM

Gautam Adani praises MahaKumbh management as a subject of study for management institutes

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani praised the Uttar Pradesh administration for its outstanding management of the MahaKumbh Mela during his visit to Prayagraj on Tuesday. Adani highlighted the meticulous organization of the event, describing it as a remarkable example of efficient administration that should serve as a case study for management institutes and corporate houses. He lauded the efforts of police personnel and sanitation workers who ensure seamless arrangements for millions of visitor...

January 13, 2025 5:52 PM

A war room inaugurated at Rail Bhavan to monitor Mahakumbh Mela arrangements

In preparation for the grand Mahakumbh 2025, Union Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, inaugurated a dedicated 'war room' at Rail Bhavan to monitor nine key railway stations in the Prayagraj region through 1,186 CCTV cameras. The initiative is part of a comprehensive plan to ensure smooth operations and enhanced security during the Mahakumbh Mela, which is expected to attract over 40 crore devotees. The war room, set up by the Railway Board, will provide real-time surveillance through 764 ...