11:02 AM, 21-Jan-2025
‘One Nation, One Election’ will prove to be a big change in the economic development of the country.”
Former President and Chairman of the High Committee on One Nation, One Election Ramnath Kovind said that “the work is going on, it is in the hands of the Parliament and they have to decide. I think if it is passed, then the country’s GDP and economic situation will improve. The country can become the second largest economy. ‘One Nation, One Election’ will prove to be a big change in the economic development of the country.
10:05 AM, 21-Jan-2025
More than 10,000 security forces deployed
Uttar Pradesh Police has deployed over 10,000 personnel, including local police and paramilitary forces, for the security of the Maha Kumbh. NDRF has deployed water ambulance at the Sangam to ensure the safety of the devotees. Mahakumbh started from 13 January and will continue till 26 February.
09:41 AM, 21-Jan-2025
More than 8.80 crore devotees took the holy dip
There is a steady flow of devotees in the Maha Kumbh Mela which started from January 13. By 6 pm on Monday, the eighth day, more than 8.80 crore devotees had taken the holy dip. Till January 20, a total of about 8.80 crore pilgrims have taken a dip in Sangam Triveni. Mahakumbh is one of the largest and most important religious gatherings in the world.
Remaining major ‘bath’ dates
29 January (Mauni Amavasya – Second Shahi Snan)
3 February (Basant Panchami – Third Shahi Snan)
12 February (Maghi Purnima)
26 February (Maha Shivratri).
09:19 AM, 21-Jan-2025
Murthy is also a famous writer
He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2023 and the Padma Shri in 2006 for his contribution in the field of social work. Murthy, is also a renowned writer, who has contributed to English and Kannada literature. Retired as Chairperson of Infosys Foundation on December 31, 2021. Murthy is married to Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy and is the mother-in-law of former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
08:54 AM, 21-Jan-2025
Sudha Murthy said on reaching Mahakumbh, “I am very excited”
Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murthy expressed happiness on reaching Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. On Monday he said that he is very happy. He is on a three-day visit to Mahakumbh. Speaking to ANI, Sudha Murthy said “I am very excited because it is ‘Teerthraj’. It has come after 144 years. I am excited and extremely happy. I am here for three days.
08:25 AM, 21-Jan-2025
Industrialist Gautam Adani will come to Mahakumbh today
Industrialist Gautam Adani will come to Mahakumbh today. He will serve in the Bhandara of ISKCON pandal from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. After this, we will be on the VIP boat from 11:30 to 12:20. At the same time, we will have darshan of Bade Hanuman ji from 12:25 to 12:45. Adani Group in collaboration with ISKCON is distributing Mahaprasad to one lakh devotees every day and one crore Aarti collections with Geeta Press.
08:04 AM, 21-Jan-2025
Khemka said… the biggest success is not having any loss of life.
Geeta Press trustee Krishna Kumar Khemka said that he has received full support from the administration. The way the fire was brought under control within a short time cannot be praised enough. Despite such a huge fire, there was no loss of life, there is nothing more important for them than this. This is the biggest success.
08:03 AM, 21-Jan-2025
More than 100 laborers will start camp construction work
After this the work of clearing debris was started. After cleaning till evening, tin shed, balls and other items were also delivered for the construction of the camp. More than 100 laborers will start the construction work of the camp from Tuesday. Fair Officer Vijay Kiran Anand said that work has been started on the spot. The camp will be ready again in three days. After this the devotees will be resettled. About one thousand devotees staying in the camps here have currently been sent to other camps.
07:44 AM, 21-Jan-2025
Mahakumbh 2025 Live: More than 8.80 crore devotees took bath, industrialist Gautam Adani will come to Mahakumbh today
More than 8.80 crore devotees have taken bath in Mahakumbh till late Monday night. Dense fog and cold thousands of people have gathered at the ghats to take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam. Today is the 9th day of the 45-day Mahakumbh 2025.
On the other hand, after the fire in the camp in Prayagraj on Sunday, the administration has put in all its strength for the reconstruction of the camps of All India Religious Association Shrikarpatra Dham Kashi and Geeta Press Gorakhpur. Work has started here since Monday morning by deploying three JCBs and 15 tractors. The construction of the camp will start from today.
According to the fair administration, the entire camp will be ready again in three days. Following the orders of CM Yogi Adityanath, the fair administration had started preparations since Sunday night. After cleaning, tin sheds and other items were also delivered by evening. Fair administration officials reached here from Monday morning with three JCBs and 15 tractors.
