Uttar Pradesh Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh said on Thursday that it is possible to hold the cabinet meeting of the state government in Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh 2025, but reiterated that the UP CM is yet to decide on it.
Bombay High Court pronounced its verdict on Thursday dismissing the public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Shiv Sena UBT against the then Governor Bhagat Singh Koshiyari's decision to stop the appointment of 12 Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLAs) to the Maharashtra Legislative Council.
Amid the preparations for Maha Kumbh, Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati on Thursday lauded Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for his efforts towards making the mega religious congregation successful.
He said that the administration has deployed 125 ambulances on roads that have been equipped with 15 advanced life support (ASL) systems, which extend basic life support in case of emergency.
His reaction came when asked about concerns raised by the opposition regarding arrangements made by the state administration for the Maha Kumbh. He said that during the Ardh Kumbh no unfortunate incident happened and thus, people were coming in huge numbers this time.
Pascal, a French woman who has come to attend Kumbh said, " ...I am very happy to be here, I know the story of the Kumbh Mela...this is a holy place to purify the soul. I also get to meet so many Yogis, Sadhus and Hindu people. I am fond of Hinduism and believe in Shiva..."
Days before the commencement of the Mahakumbh festival, Inspector General of Police, Prayagraj Tarun Gaba said that a 7-layer security scheme is being implemented to avert any untoward incident in the mass religious gathering.
Uttar Pradesh Minister Nand Gopal Gupta on Wednesday praised the spiritual program 'Apne Apne Ram' (Ram Katha) by renowned poet Kumar Vishwas and said that all dignitaries present felt connected with words spoken by Kumar Vishwas in regard to Sanatan Dharma.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Wednesday inaugurated the Point of Care Testing (POCT) pathology lab equipped with state-of-the-art facilities at the Central Hospital of Maha Kumbh premises in Prayagraj.
Ahead of Maha Kumbh 2025, Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Rural) Managing Director Raj Shekhar on Wednesday said that to maintain the purity of the Ganga, 10 sewage treatment plants (STPs) are currently operational in Prayagraj which aim to provide devotees with clean Ganga water.