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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has broken his silence on the tragic Maha Kumbh stampede in Prayagraj, where 30 died and 60 were injured on January 29 during Mauni Amavasya, a key bathing day. Adityanath affirmed that his government swiftly managed the situation to prevent panic among the eight crore devotees. Adityanath dismissed high…

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri visited the city’s Ram Temple, calling it the ‘Rashtra Mandir’. He prayed to Ram Lalla and expressed hope for the nation’s guidance by the blessings of Maryada Purushottam. Puri worshipped Lord Shri Ram Lalla in Ayodhya and shared his wish for the nation to achieve the vision of ‘Ram Rajya’.…

The Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj is on track to break attendance records with an estimated 60 crore devotees by February 26. Over 55 crore pilgrims have already taken a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, surpassing early estimates by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The current turnout at Maha Kumbh, with devotees exceeding CM Adityanath’s…

Mastering block printing demands steady hands and precise control. Finger strength enhances print quality. This article details five exercises to boost finger strength for improved printing precision and quality. Practice these exercises regularly to sharpen your control over print blocks and elevate your print results. Hand grippers develop finger and grip strength effectively. Use them…

The ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, attracted more than 50 crore devotees, leading to significant traffic congestion in Prayagraj and nearby areas. Travel times have surged from 15 minutes to almost three hours due to the crowding and worsened after a tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station that claimed at least 18…

On Saturday, the NDMC hosted a classical music concert at Nehru Park, Chanakyapuri, as part of its “Music in the Park” series 2025, in collaboration with SPIC MACAY and SRF Foundation. The event aimed to celebrate spring and the blooming of Tulips. Renowned artists like Sitar Maestro Kushal Das and Hindustani Vocalist Ulhas Kashalkar mesmerized…

Rajasthan BJP chief and Rajya Sabha MP Madan Rathore noted that the Youth Affairs and Sports ministry is focused on boosting youth participation in the National Youth Festival. He shared the ministry’s introduction of the ‘Vikasit Bharat Challenge’ competition in four stages. Furthermore, he mentioned the rebranding of the National Youth Festival and the National…

The Odisha government is considering using organic rice for Mahaprasad at Lord Jagannath Temple. This week, the Agriculture department discussed this at Krushi Bhavan. Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Chief Administrator, chaired the meeting. Stakeholders talked about using chemical-free rice for holy offerings at Shree Mandira. State efforts aim to make Mahaprasad free of chemicals. The…