Haridwar: Preparations for the 2027 Kumbh Mela have started on the ground. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reached Haridwar and laid the foundation stone for 34 major development projects worth ₹234.55 crore from the Kumbh Mela Control Building (CCR). The government said these projects are permanent and will not only help in organising the Kumbh.
Bengaluru: Following the stampede near the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that he would not justify the mishap by drawing comparisons with similar tragedies elsewhere, like in Kumbh Mela. Speaking to the media, Siddaramaiah said that he did not criticise when several people lost their lives in a stampede.
Prayagraj: Prayagraj is gearing up for Mahakumbh 2025, with extensive security arrangements made to ensure the safety of the estimated 45 crore attendees during the event, which runs from January 13 to February 26. Uttar Pradesh’s Director General of Police, Prashant Kumar, reported that a circular security system has been established with 102 checkpoints along.
