As of February 12, more than 482.9 million devotees have taken a dip in the Triveni waters in the ongoing Mahakumbh, one of the most celebrated and largest gatherings.
Intending to maintain fair pricing of products for the devotees, Prayagraj District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandar warned businesses and traders that strict action would be taken if overpricing was detected inside the Maha Kumbh Mela area.
To monitor the vast crowds gathering at the Ganga ghats, police are utilizing drones to ensure safety and order. This measure is part of the administration's efforts to provide a secure environment for the millions of devotees attending the event.
Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Prashant Kumar on Monday lauded the efforts of the state police in managing the unprecedented crowds at Maha Kumbh, calling it a "Herculean task" being handled with "unmatched dedication."
"This is good fortune for the country that the Prime Minister has come for a bath at Triveni Sangam. This is also good for our traditions, everyone is happy, and I am happy too. He is respecting a large population's traditions, what can be more joyful than that?" Sadhvi Rithambara told ANI.
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday gave an adjournment notice in the Lok Sabha over the issue of the Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj, which occurred on January 29.
A three-member judicial commission constituted to investigate the tragic stampede that occurred on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya during the Maha Kumbh, has arrived in Prayagraj to investigate the incident that occurred on 29 January.
Brijesh Tiwari, station in-charge of Soraon police station, has been suspended after a video went viral in which he was seen dumping soil in a food vessel at a 'Bhandara' in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, the police said.
Jagadguru Shankaracharaya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati Maharaj on Wednesday said that the Shankaracharayas of the country would be taking a holy dip at the Mahakumbh.
"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.