In pictures: What is the Maha Kumbh Mela and why does it attract millions of Hindus?
What is the Maha Kumbh Mela and why does it attract millions of Hindus? - Officials had been preparing for months for the world’s largest religious festival, with around 400 million Hindu pilgrims exp
7 dead, 10 injured in Maha Kumbh mela stampede in Uttar Pradesh
Mahakumbh Nagar: A stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh early Wednesday left more than seven people dead and around ten others injured, officials confirmed to Reuters.
Tragedy at Kumbh Mela: Stampede Claims Four Lives
A tragic stampede at the Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh resulted in the deaths of at least four people, including a woman and her daughter from Belagavi. The state government has established a helpline for affected families,
Kumbh Mela stampede latest: At least 30 dead in crowd crush at world’s largest religious festival in India
More than 100 people were killed in a stampede in northern India in July 2024 following a Hindu religious gathering, making it one of the deadliest such accidents in years. Thousands had gathered at a makeshift tent for an event led by a Hindu preacher in Uttar Pradesh state.
Kumbh Mela stampede: 5 times when deadly crowd crushes caused tragedy took lives at religious event since 1954
A deadly stampede at Triveni Sangam ghat during Mahakumbh 2025 resulted in at least fifteen deaths as devotees gathered for Mauni Amavasya Amrit Snan. Prime Minister Modi expressed condolences and is coordinating relief efforts with Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Minister.
Why Maharashtra needs to take lessons from Prayagraj ahead of Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027
With the Nashik Kumbh Mela in 2027 expected to draw lakhs of devotees, multiple challenges lie ahead for the administration.
At Least 30 Dead, 60 Injured After Religious Event Ends in Stampede: 'There Was No Chance for Escape'
The tragedy unfolded early on Tuesday, Jan. 28, as thousands of Hindu pilgrims rushed to bathe in holy water while at the Maha Kumbh Mela, a festival in the Indian city of Prayagrajm, according to the Associated Press and The New York Times.
Maha Kumbh Stampede: 30 dead, 90 injured in crowd crush near Sangam
At least 30 persons were killed and 90 injured in a pre-dawn stampede near the Sangam Ghat in Prayagraj’s Maha Kumbh. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a three-member judicial commission to investigate the reasons behind the stampede.
At least 30 dead, 60 injured in stampede at Maha Kumbh 2025
At least 30 people were killed and 60 others injured in a stampede that broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela in the early hours of Wednesday, officials said. The pre-dawn stampede at the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh broke out as crores of pilgrims jostled for space to take a holy dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya.
10 on way from Kumbh Mela died in 2 UP road crashes
Ten pilgrims returning from the Maha Kumbh were killed in two separate road accidents in Uttar Pradesh on Friday. Eight were ...
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Officers with Ardh Kumbh experience to handle Maha Kumbh post stampede
The Uttar Pradesh government has deployed two senior IAS officers, who were part of the team that successfully conducted the ...
At the Kumbh Mela, faith and fatalities
Even as families continue to search for their loved ones or mourn them, the ghats are thronging with people again. Mayank Kumar reports on the tragedy, the response, and how lessons have not been lear ...
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Expert Team Mobilized for Safe Conduct of Maha Kumbh Amid Security Challenges
In response to a tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela, the Uttar Pradesh government has deployed experienced IAS officers Ashish Goyal and Bhanu Chandra Goswami to ensure smooth operations and avoid ...
Why this Australian travelled 10,000km for Maha Kumbh Mela: 'Perfect opportunity to pause'
Australians are among the hundreds of millions flocking to North India for one of the largest gatherings on earth. What makes ...
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet meets in Kumbh Mela, approves key projects, policies
CM Adityanath announces major development projects and policy changes in Uttar Pradesh during cabinet meeting at Maha Kumbh ...
WATCH: Former WWE World Champion The Great Khali Visited the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela
The Great Khali, WWE Hall of Famer, is making headlines for taking part in the 2025 Prayag Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh.
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APTDC offering Kumbh Mela bus services for pilgrims
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) is offering special Maha Kumbh Mela bus services for pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to various locations ...