Devotees in large numbers are heading towards Triveni Sangam to take a holy dip on the first 'Amrit Snan' (Shahi Snan) of Maha Kumbh on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday.
Mahakumbh commenced with great enthusiasm in Prayagraj. All preparations are now in place for the 'Amrit Snan', which will take place on Makar Sankranti, on January 14.
Cities like Amritsar recorded a temperature of 14.8 degrees Celsius, Patiala 16.4 degrees Celsius, Ludhiana 12.8 degrees Celsius, Ambala 16 degrees Celsius, Hisar 12.6 degrees Celsius and Karnal 7.2 degrees Celsius, as of 11.30 am.
Acting on intelligence provided by the BSF's intelligence wing regarding the presence of a suspicious item near the border area of Ferozepur district, the BSF conducted a meticulous search operation in the identified location.
Uttar Pradesh Minister Rajni Tiwari has said that 24 people have been injured in the lintel collapse at Kannauj railway station and those guilty of negligence will be punished after a probe.
ACP Amritsar Shiv Darshan Singh provides details on a radiator blast near Gumtala Police Station, confirming no claims of responsibility. Investigation is ongoing.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains, highlighting improvements for passengers, including enhanced features in coaches and the addition of a dining car to Vistadome trains.