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Letter From Ajit Doval Praising Kumbh Efforts "Fake", Say Officials: Report
A letter circulating on social media suggesting that National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has appreciated the Uttarakhand government officials for successfully organising the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar is "fake", government officials said on Tuesday.
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Kumbh Mela Enters Guinness Book Of World Records
The Prayagraj Kumbh Mela 2019 has secured place in the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest crowd management, largest sanitation drive and largest painting exercise of public sites, the government said in New Delhi on Sunday.
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Kumbh Shahi Snan: 2 Crore Expected To Take Holy Dip On Sunday
Vasant Panchami 2019: Kumbh Shahi Snan in Prayagraj: Security arrangements would be three-tier -- in the Kumbh mela region, in Allahabad and in the adjacent districts.
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Kumbh Mela 2019 Highlights: Devotees Take Holy Dip In Sangam In UP
Amid tight security, the 55-day long Kumbh Mela commenced with the Shahi Snan of Akharas at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh today.
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Thousands Brave The Cold To Take Holy Dip As 50-Day Kumbh Mela Begins
In an electrifying setting, thousands of pilgrims took a dip at Sangam - the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati - at daybreak as the Kumbh Mela officially started today on Makar Sankranti. The Kumbh is the largest congregation of pilgrims in the world; over 12 crore are expected this year.
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Fire Breaks Out In Camp Day Before Kumbh Mela In UP, No Injuries Reported
Fire broke out at a camp in Digambar Akhara the Kumbh today. No one has been injured in the fire, said security officials present at the location.
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In Railways' Airport-Like Plan, No Boarding 20 Minutes Before Departures
The security plan - with high-end technology - has already been put in motion at Prayagraj, in anticipation of the Kumbh Mela which begins this month and at Hoobly railway station in Karnataka with a blueprint for 202 more stations ready for implementation, Railway Protection Force Director General Arun Kumar said.
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12 Crore Devotees Expected To Visit Kumbh Mela: UP Minister
About 12 crore devotees are expected to visit Kumbh Mela starting at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh from January 15 and the government has made elaborate arrangements to ensure their security and smooth conduct of the mega event, minister said.
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CISF To Undertake Comprehensive Security Audit Of UP Kumbh Mela
The CISF, which boasts of a premier and unique security consultancy wing, will undertake a comprehensive protection and anti-fire cover audit for the next year's Kumbh Mela to be held in Uttar Pradesh's Allahabad, officials said Sunday.
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Army To Play Key Role In Kumbh Mela, Terror Threat Big Challenge: Sources
The Army will play a key role in the security of lakhs of devotees participating in the Ardh Kumbh Mela which will be held in Uttar Pradesh's Allahabad between January and March next year. The Kumbh Mela is the largest religious gathering in the world
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4 Temporary Fire Stations Set up for Kumbh Mela in Nashik
Beside the existing six fire stations in the city, Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has set up the four temporary fire stations at Sadhu Gram in Nashik for the ongoing Kumbh Mela.
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Narendra Modi unlikely to attend Kumbh Mela
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is unlikely to attend the Kumbh Mela in Allahabad on February 12, apparently due to "security reasons", sources said today.
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Afzal Guru hanging: security at Kumbh tightened
Security at the Kumbh Mela, where millions of Hindus and others have congregated, was further tightened on Saturday as Afzal Guru, convicted for his central role in the attack on the Indian Parliament over 11 years ago, was hanged at the Tihar Jail in New Delhi.
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Dalai Lama's visit to Kumbh cancelled due to security reasons
The proposed visit of Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama to the Maha Kumbh congregation here has been cancelled due to security reasons, a senior Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader said today.
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Massive security for 2013 Allahabad Kumbh Mela
A massive security arrangement will be in place when the 2013 Maha Kumbh is held at Allahabad.
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Letter From Ajit Doval Praising Kumbh Efforts "Fake", Say Officials: Report
A letter circulating on social media suggesting that National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has appreciated the Uttarakhand government officials for successfully organising the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar is "fake", government officials said on Tuesday.
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Kumbh Mela Enters Guinness Book Of World Records
The Prayagraj Kumbh Mela 2019 has secured place in the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest crowd management, largest sanitation drive and largest painting exercise of public sites, the government said in New Delhi on Sunday.
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Kumbh Shahi Snan: 2 Crore Expected To Take Holy Dip On Sunday
Vasant Panchami 2019: Kumbh Shahi Snan in Prayagraj: Security arrangements would be three-tier -- in the Kumbh mela region, in Allahabad and in the adjacent districts.
-
Kumbh Mela 2019 Highlights: Devotees Take Holy Dip In Sangam In UP
Amid tight security, the 55-day long Kumbh Mela commenced with the Shahi Snan of Akharas at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh today.
-
Thousands Brave The Cold To Take Holy Dip As 50-Day Kumbh Mela Begins
In an electrifying setting, thousands of pilgrims took a dip at Sangam - the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati - at daybreak as the Kumbh Mela officially started today on Makar Sankranti. The Kumbh is the largest congregation of pilgrims in the world; over 12 crore are expected this year.
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Fire Breaks Out In Camp Day Before Kumbh Mela In UP, No Injuries Reported
Fire broke out at a camp in Digambar Akhara the Kumbh today. No one has been injured in the fire, said security officials present at the location.
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In Railways' Airport-Like Plan, No Boarding 20 Minutes Before Departures
The security plan - with high-end technology - has already been put in motion at Prayagraj, in anticipation of the Kumbh Mela which begins this month and at Hoobly railway station in Karnataka with a blueprint for 202 more stations ready for implementation, Railway Protection Force Director General Arun Kumar said.
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12 Crore Devotees Expected To Visit Kumbh Mela: UP Minister
About 12 crore devotees are expected to visit Kumbh Mela starting at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh from January 15 and the government has made elaborate arrangements to ensure their security and smooth conduct of the mega event, minister said.
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CISF To Undertake Comprehensive Security Audit Of UP Kumbh Mela
The CISF, which boasts of a premier and unique security consultancy wing, will undertake a comprehensive protection and anti-fire cover audit for the next year's Kumbh Mela to be held in Uttar Pradesh's Allahabad, officials said Sunday.
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Army To Play Key Role In Kumbh Mela, Terror Threat Big Challenge: Sources
The Army will play a key role in the security of lakhs of devotees participating in the Ardh Kumbh Mela which will be held in Uttar Pradesh's Allahabad between January and March next year. The Kumbh Mela is the largest religious gathering in the world
-
4 Temporary Fire Stations Set up for Kumbh Mela in Nashik
Beside the existing six fire stations in the city, Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has set up the four temporary fire stations at Sadhu Gram in Nashik for the ongoing Kumbh Mela.
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Narendra Modi unlikely to attend Kumbh Mela
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is unlikely to attend the Kumbh Mela in Allahabad on February 12, apparently due to "security reasons", sources said today.
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Afzal Guru hanging: security at Kumbh tightened
Security at the Kumbh Mela, where millions of Hindus and others have congregated, was further tightened on Saturday as Afzal Guru, convicted for his central role in the attack on the Indian Parliament over 11 years ago, was hanged at the Tihar Jail in New Delhi.
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Dalai Lama's visit to Kumbh cancelled due to security reasons
The proposed visit of Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama to the Maha Kumbh congregation here has been cancelled due to security reasons, a senior Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader said today.
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Massive security for 2013 Allahabad Kumbh Mela
A massive security arrangement will be in place when the 2013 Maha Kumbh is held at Allahabad.
