Siberian seagulls - the surprise pilgrims at Kumbh 2019
Every year, between October and March, these migratory birds flock the sangam and nearby areas, attracting a large number of visitors. This year, their trip coincides with the Kumbh Mela, an added attraction for the millions who turn up at the pilgrimage.
Jan 09, 2019, 11:48 AM ISTPrayagraj gets world’s largest temporary city for grand Kumbh Mela 2019
For Kumbh Mela, a new temporary city has been set up along Prayagraj, which has 250-km long roads and 22 pontoon bridges.
Jan 08, 2019, 07:14 AM ISTNews 50: Watch top news stories of today, 02 January, 2019
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Jan 04, 2019, 08:12 AM ISTMorning Breaking: Kumbh Mela officially begins with entry of Juna Akhara saints
The sadhu saints of Juna Akhara enterd the Kumbh Mela area on Tuesday. Watch this video to know more.
Dec 26, 2018, 09:14 AM IST5W1H: Saints upset over not including elephants in Kumbh procession
This segment of Zee News brings to you latest updates. saints upset over not including elephants in Kumbh procession. Watch this video to know more.
Dec 22, 2018, 18:06 PM ISTRailways to run 800 additional trains for Kumbh Mela pilgrims
To facilitate pilgrims arriving in large numbers during the Kumbh Mela in 2019, the Railways has proposed running 800 special trains from various stations of Allahabad district, an official has said. These trains would be in addition to the regular trains run by the North Central Railway (NCR).
Dec 16, 2018, 10:38 AM ISTAllahabad University to be renamed as Prayagraj State University, proposal sent to UP Govt
The Vice-Chancellor of Allahabad University has sent a formal proposal to the UP government.
Dec 09, 2018, 09:20 AM ISTUP cabinet approves renaming of Faizabad as Ayodhya, Allahabad as Prayagraj
While Prayagraj division will comprise of Prayagraj, Kaushambi, Fatehpur and Pratapgarh districts, Ayodhya division will include Ayodhya, Ambedkarnagar, Sultanpur, Amethi and Barabanki districts.
Nov 13, 2018, 18:26 PM ISTWhy didn't your parents name you 'Ravan or Duryodhan': Yogi Adityanath to critics on row over 'Prayagraj'
UP CM has slammed those criticising the move to change Allahabad's name to Prayagraj.
Nov 05, 2018, 08:33 AM ISTYogi Adityanath responds to Allahabad's name change to Prayagraj
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday opened up on the justification of changing Allahabad's name to Prayagraj.
Nov 04, 2018, 17:15 PM ISTUP government issues notification renaming Allahabad to Prayagraj
The Uttar Pradesh government has issued a notification directing its departments to use Prayagraj instead of Allahabad for all official purposes, district magistrate Suhas L Y said on Saturday.
Oct 20, 2018, 22:46 PM ISTPeople with zero understanding of history: Yogi on those criticising Allahabad name change
"People who have zero understanding of our history and traditions would question the move."
Oct 16, 2018, 18:23 PM ISTAllahabad is now Prayagraj, UP Cabinet clears proposal to change name
The proposal to change the name was approved by the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet at a meeting on Tuesday.
Oct 16, 2018, 12:31 PM ISTAfter Yogi Adityanath says Allahabad may be renamed, Justice Katju suggests new names for 18 more UP cities
Two of the new names suggested by Justice Katju are Narendramodipur for Faizabad, Amitshahnagar for Fatehpur and Mankibaatnagar for Moradabad.
Oct 15, 2018, 16:31 PM ISTIf everyone agrees, Allahabad can be known as Prayag Raj, says UP CM Yogi Adityanath
The move was initiated in July when BJP leader Siddharth Nath Singh wrote to Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik proposing a change in the name of Allahabad.
Oct 13, 2018, 22:07 PM ISTNehru statue removed in Allahabad for Kumbh 'beautification drive', Congress furious
Congress questioned that if Nehru's statue had to be removed for the beautification work, why has the statue of Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyay, which is on the same road, not been touched.
Sep 14, 2018, 09:16 AM ISTShocking: Retired policeman beaten to death in Allahabad as onlookers watch
The incident, which took place on Monday morning, was caught on a CCTV camera installed nearby.
Sep 04, 2018, 14:07 PM ISTUttar Pradesh: NHRC issues notices after reports of ragging in Allahabad medical college
NHRC has issued notices to Chief Secretary, Government of Uttar Pradesh and Principal of the college seeking a detailed report in the matter in four weeks.
Aug 31, 2018, 11:07 AM ISTUttar Pradesh horror: Man stabs brother to death after an argument over pair of jeans in Allahabad
The incident horrifying incident happened on Thursday. A case has been registered.
Aug 24, 2018, 10:45 AM ISTAllahabad: Man found hanging, wife’s body in fridge, daughters stuffed in suitcase
Five members of a family were on Monday night found dead inside their residence in Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh.
Aug 21, 2018, 08:25 AM IST