Maha Kumbh: Bhutan King takes holy dip at Sangam with CM Yogi

IANS | February 4, 2025 2:35 PM

Prayagraj, Feb 4 (IANS) Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck participated in the Maha Kumbh festivities in Prayagraj and took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam on Tuesday. He was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in taking the 'dip of faith'.

Maha Kumbh stampede: SC declines to entertain PIL seeking action against officials

IANS | February 3, 2025 1:20 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking legal action against authorities and officials in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj for their "negligent conduct" resulting in a tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh, in which at least 30 people were killed and around 60 others were injured.

Transgender community celebrates at Sangam Ghats during Maha Kumbh

IANS | February 2, 2025 11:04 PM

Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 2 (IANS) With the Basant Panchami bathing festival scheduled for Monday, a massive influx of devotees and tourists, especially the transgender community, have already arrived on the sacred banks of Triveni in Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh.