Prayagraj

Magh Mela: One crore devotees likely to take holy dip in Ganga in Prayagraj on Mauni Amavasya today

The fair officials said that over 45 lakh people were estimated to have taken holy dips in the Ganga river on Monday.

Feb 01, 2022, 08:30 AM IST

Prayagraj: Authorities expect 1 crore devotees to take holy dip on Mauni Amavasya

Chief Secretary Durga Shankar Mishra, who reviewed the preparation for the event, said Mauni Amavasya is a very important festival of Magh Mela and people from across the country come here to take a holy dip in the river.

Jan 30, 2022, 18:16 PM IST

Want Hindu Rashtra, Bose should be declared first PM: Saints at Magh Mela Dharma Sansad

India should be declared a Hindu Rashtra, Subhash Chandra Bose should be named as the first Prime Minister of the country and capital punishment for conversion should be treated as treason, said saints at Dharma Sansad in Prayagraj.

Jan 30, 2022, 13:47 PM IST

Magh Mela 2022: Yogi Adityanath govt makes negative RT-PCR test report must for devotees coming to Prayagraj

The fresh COVID-19 guidelines were issued after a meeting chaired by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Jan 05, 2022, 07:23 AM IST

On land freed from Ateeq Ahmed, Yogi Adityanath's houses for poor bonanza

Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna, 75 houses will be constructed for the poor in Uttar Pradesh.

Dec 26, 2021, 20:26 PM IST

Prayagraj Visit: PM Modi transfers money to self-help groups

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched several women-centric initiatives in the Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh and transferred around Rs 1000 crore to the bank account of various SHGs, which will benefit around 16 lakh women.

Dec 21, 2021, 17:02 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi launches women-centric initiatives in Prayagraj, transfers Rs 1000 cr to various SHGs

The PM also transferred money to over 1 lakh beneficiaries of the Mukhya Mantri Kanya Sumangala Scheme, which provides assistance to the girl child. 

 

Dec 21, 2021, 14:22 PM IST

PM Modi will visit UP 4 times in the next 10 days

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Prayagraj today. PM Modi will take part in a special program. More than 2 lakh women will be involved in this.

Dec 21, 2021, 11:02 AM IST

PM Modi in Prayagraj for Matrishakti Mahakumbh: 7 key points you need to know

The Central Government will transfer around Rs 1,000 crore in the bank accounts of Self Help Groups (SHGs) at the event.

Dec 21, 2021, 10:55 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi to interact with women, transfer Rs 1000 cr to 1.6 lakh SHG members in Prayagraj today

According to the PMO, this transfer is being done under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM), with 80,000 SHGs receiving Community Investment Fund (CIF) of Rs 1.10 lakh per SHG and 60,000 SHGs receiving Revolving Fund of Rs 15,000 per SHG.PM Modi will visit Prayagraj on December 21.

Dec 21, 2021, 05:57 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi to interact with over two lakh women in Prayagraj, transfer Rs 1,000 cr to 1.6 lakh SHGs on Dec 21

The programme is being held as per PM Modi's vision to empower women, especially at the grassroots level, by providing them with the necessary skills, incentives and resources.

Dec 20, 2021, 10:25 AM IST

PM Modi to lay foundation stone of Ganga Expressway on December 18 in Uttar Pradesh

Ganga Expressway is a 600-km-long six-lane expressway, expandable to eight lanes, and will be constructed from Meerut to Prayagraj. 

Dec 08, 2021, 19:54 PM IST

UP assembly election 2022: Rahul Gandhi to visit Prayagraj today

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will arrive in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday evening to take part in a public event.

Dec 05, 2021, 08:32 AM IST

Mayawati demands strict action in murder of 4 Dalit family members in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj

Four members of a Dalit family were brutally murdered in Gohri village under Phaphamau police station area of Prayagraj district on Wednesday night.

Nov 27, 2021, 13:00 PM IST

Priyanka Gandhi meets kin of family murdered in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj

According to police, the deceased family had filed an SC/ST case against some people of the village.

Nov 26, 2021, 18:29 PM IST

Mahant Narendra Giri death case: CBI files charge sheet, includes Anand Giri's name

Mahant Narendra Giri was found dead under mysterious circumstances at Baghambari Math in Prayagraj in September.

Nov 20, 2021, 18:07 PM IST

Days after Mahant Narendra Giri's death, Akhara Parishad splits, seven factions elect their own president

The surprise move has effectively split the 13-member Akhara Parishad into two groups. The first group comprises seven Akharas - Nirmohi, Nirvani, Digamber, Mahanirvani, Atal, Bada Udasin and Nirmal.

Oct 22, 2021, 08:11 AM IST

Balbir Giri to be formally anointed head of Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad today

The coronation ceremony will be held at the Baghambari Math located in Prayagraj which will be attended by thousands of saints from across the country and the late Mahant’s followers.

Oct 05, 2021, 07:11 AM IST

Narendra Giri Death Case: Mystery deepened by three pieces of rope

The investigation into the death of Mahant Narendra Giri, the head of the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, continues. Meanwhile, a video has surfaced which has further complicated the matter.

Sep 23, 2021, 17:44 PM IST

CBI will probe Mahant Narendra Giri's death: UP govt

The popular seer, who was the president of the largest organisation of sadhus in India, was found hanging by his disciples at the Baghambari Mutt in Allahabad on Monday.

Sep 23, 2021, 06:36 AM IST