Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday, launched a scathing attack on the BJP and the Uttar Pradesh government over Prayagraj's Kumbh Mela management, alleging severe lapses that led to casualties.
Uttar Pradesh government has announced financial assistance of Rs 25 lakh for the families of the deceased. UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has also ordered a judicial inquiry and said that a judicial committee will submit its report to the state government within a time limit.
"We are also announcing financial assistance of Rs 25 lakh to the families of the deceased on behalf of the state government. The judicial commission will look into the entire matter and submit its report to the state government within a time limit," CM Yogi added.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 29: Aditya Birla Housing Finance Limited ("ABHFL"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital, India's leading, diversified financial services company, announced that it has secured an investment of Rs 830 Crore through Non-Convertible Debentures
The funds raised through IFC's investment will be utilised to address critical gaps by providing housing loans to low-income and middle-income groups (LIG and MIG), with a particular focus on encouraging homeownership among women.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday spoke to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on the stampede-like situation at the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela and assured full support with regard to health services to manage the situation effectively.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has blamed the "stampede" at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on half-baked arrangements, VIP movement, and prioritizing self-promotion over proper management.
A stampede-like situation arose at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj in the early hours of Wednesday, resulting in several injuries. This incident occurred as millions of devotees gathered at the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers to take a holy dip on the auspicious occasion of Mauni Ama
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday appealed to devotees at the ongoing Mahakumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj to take a holy dip at the ghats nearest to them and advised them to not insist on taking a dip at the Sangam Ghat due to large crowds.
CM Yogi Adityanath is overseeing Mahakumbh 2025 operations from a war room with top officials including the Chief Secretary, DGP, and ADG Law and Order, to ensure smooth proceedings.
This comes after "a stampede like" situation arose at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj in the early hours of Wednesday. Special executive officer Akanksha Rana, however, said that the situation was not serious and that the injured were receiving medical treatment.
CM Yogi Adityanath urges devotees to bathe at the nearest ghat and avoid going to the Sangam Nose during Mahakumbh 2025, following administration guidelines to ensure peace and order.