The winter chill continues to grip North India, as cities such as Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, Jaipur in Rajasthan and Sambalpur in Odisha faced cold waves, engulfed in dense fog on Saturday morning.
According to the IMD, "The visibility recorded (at 1730 hours IST of today)(<=500 m): Uttarakhand: Pantnagar-200; Punjab: Ludhiana-200; Haryana: Bhivani-500; Delhi: Safdarjung-500; UP: Bareilly, Bahraich and Prayagraj-200 each, Aligarh, Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Fursatganj, Babatpur & Sultanpu
The CM added that officials have also been given instructions to ensure proper traffic and parking arrangements. District administration owill ensure that there is no traffic congestion in the city during the Magh Mela.
"Expectations from around the world are associated with the Mahakumbh of 2025. This presents a golden opportunity for us to showcase ourselves to the world. The upcoming Kumbh will showcase the cultural grandeur of India to the world," the CM said.
"Speaking to the journalists on Wednesday after reviewing the preparations for the Mahakumbh and Magh Mela, the Chief Minister said that around four thousand organisations will participate in the Magh Mela. As part of the ongoing preparations, checkered plates are being installed in the vici
Meenakashi Lekhi said, "Vande Bharat is a train with the best technology; the target is to run 400 Vande Bharat trains... Vande Bharat is a picture of growing and changing India."
Scheduled to commence regular operations on December 20, the train will connect Varanasi, Prayagraj, Kanpur, and New Delhi, offering a swift and modern travel option for pilgrims and professionals alike.
Nafees Biryani was detained in Naini Central Jail under judicial custody but due to his ill health, he was admitted to SRN Hospital by the jail administration on Sunday evening.
The launch of this Vande Bharat Express from Varanasi is expected to benefit travellers heading to Prayagraj, Kanpur and New Delhi, providing an additional fast and modern travel option.
Ahead of the Final match of the ODI World Cup 2023 between India and Australia at Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, members of transgender community perform prayer in Prayagraj.