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Several Killed In Stampede At Maha Kumbh Mela In Prayagraj

Mahakumbh: 15 tents gutted as fire breaks out outside mela in Prayagraj, day after stampede

A fire broke out in the afternoon and was extinguished despite road access issues for fire engines. Maha Kumbh officer confirmed no casualties or injuries.

NewsX · 16h

Watch: Massive Fire Breaks Out At Mahakumbh Mela In Prayagraj, No Casualties Reported

The fire was reportedly caused by tents that were unauthorized and set up in the open area, as per the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM).

Zee News on MSN · 34m

Yogi Govt Brings Fresh Measures After Stampede Deaths In Mahakumbh Mela

After the predawn stampede at the Maha Kumbh, the Uttar Pradesh government has enforced stricter measures for better crowd management and safety of devotees.

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Reuters · 2d

India's Maha Kumbh Mela: A look at the gigantic pitcher festival

More than seven people were killed in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela, or Great Pitcher Festival, in the northern Indian holy city of Prayagraj on Wednesday.

BBC · 1d

Thirty killed in crowd crush at India's Kumbh Mela festival

The Kumbh Mela happens every 12 years at Sangam, the confluence of three sacred rivers - the Ganges (Ganga), Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. Hindus believe that bathing in the sacred waters will cleanse them of sins and help them attain salvation.

CNN on MSN · 1d

Dozens killed in crowd crush at world’s largest religious festival

Dozens of people were killed in a crowd crush at the world’s largest religious gathering in India early Wednesday, as tens of millions of devotees went to bathe in a river on one of the most sacred days of a Hindu festival.

Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Live Updates: Devotees defy cold weather, take sacred dip at Triveni Sangam on day 19

Following the tragic stampede case, Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak asserted that "whoever is found guilty will be ...

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Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Prayagraj Railway Division Sets Record With 222 Mela Special Trains On Mauni Amavasya

A record 222 Mela Special trains were deployed to safely transport crores of devotees to their respective destinations.

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In pictures: 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 ...

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 ...

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Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Journey For Mauni Amavasya Snan In Prayagraj Made Easy With Special Trains Running Every 4 Minutes; Know More

The Prayagraj Railway Division has rolled out special arrangements to make your trip to the sacred bathing rituals smoother ...

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Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: A Cultural Confluence Beckons Millions

The upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj is expected to draw 30 lakh international visitors. The event, spanning from January 13 to February 26, 2025, will feature initiatives to boost tourism, ...

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Prayagraj Police Officer Suspended For Mixing Ash In 'Bhandara' Food At Maha Kumbh Mela

Prayagraj: A police officer was suspended after a video went viral showing him allegedly mixing ash into the food served at a ...

Prayagraj Mahakumbh Stampede: Release list of victims, act against Kumbh commissioner for the panic: Opp to govt

Allahabad MP Ujjwal Raman Singh claimed that he had warned in advance about a possible stampede-like situation in the Maha ...

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