The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) participated in a mega mock exercise with Prayagraj Mela Authority and other agencies under the aegis of Uttar Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority in Prayagraj on Saturday to ensure a grand, safe and successful organization of Maha Kumbh
After Chhotu Baba, Harishchandra Vishwakarma Kabira also known as Chabhi wale Baba carries 20 kg of a key along with him stole the spotlight in Maha Kumbh Mela, Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, saying that this is 'Ram Naam ki Chabhi'.
Congress will launch a campaign 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan Abhiyan' across the country from Uttar Pradesh's Mau on January 26, said Congress leader Pawan Khera on Saturday.
Various saints and sages of the Niranjani akhara, riding on elephants, horses passed through different areas of Prayagraj and reached Sangam Ghat today. The sages were welcomed on the banks of the ghat by senior administration officials with garlands.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday, participated in the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected executive of Uttaranchal Press Club in Dehradun.
Uttar Pradesh police squads on Saturday conducted a mock drill at various sites of the Maha Kumbh Mela Nagar, with UP DGP Prashant Kumar personally inspecting the ongoing preparations for the massive religious gathering.
Seers from several major akhadas have already arrived at the campsite, including Atal Akhara, Mahanirvani Akhara, Niranjani Akhada, Ahwan Akhada, and Juna Akhada, the largest Akhada in the Sanyasi tradition.