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"The family had left for Delhi at around 10 PM on Wednesday night after attending a wedding. Their vehicle met with the fatal collision shortly thereafter," the SP said.

Uttar Pradesh: Six killed in Shahjahanpur road accident

"The family had left for Delhi at around 10 PM on Wednesday night after attending a wedding. Their vehicle met with the fatal collision shortly thereafter," the SP said.

A car rammed into a truck, leaving six members of a family dead and four others critically injured in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur district, police said on Thursday.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Rajesh S said, "The accident occurred near the Barkheda Jaipal crossroads on the Bareilly-Etawah highway when a family travelling to Delhi in an Ertiga car collided with an oncoming truck late Wednesday night."
The deceased were identified as Riyazul Ali (45), Amna (42), Gudiya (9), Tamanna 'Anu' (32), and Noor (6). Gulfisha (25) later succumbed to injuries at a government hospital.
Riyazul, a resident of Kant town in Shahjahanpur, was engaged in the garment business in Delhi, the police said.
"The family had left for Delhi at around 10 PM on Wednesday night after attending a wedding. Their vehicle met with the fatal collision shortly thereafter," the SP said.
Chief Medical Superintendent of the Government Medical College Dr Nepal Singh said five seriously injured people were brought here, of whom Gulfisha (25) died during treatment.
In addition to this, a seriously injured patient was referred to Bareilly. The condition of two of the three patients admitted here remains serious.
Police said they had taken the truck driver into custody and seized the vehicle.
Shamsher Ali, the uncle of Riyazul, said at the hospital, "The family had come to Shahjahanpur two days ago for a wedding and were returning to Delhi when this tragedy occurred."
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences to the bereaved families.
In a statement, he directed district officials to ensure the injured receive proper treatment and prayed for their speedy recovery.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Editorji News Desk and is published from a syndicated feed.)

The parliamentarian was booked under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003, (theft of power or unauthorised use of electricity).

FIR against Samajwadi Party’s Sambhal MP for power theft

The parliamentarian was booked under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003, (theft of power or unauthorised use of electricity).

The Samajwadi Party&rsquo;s Sambhal MP Ziaur Rehman Barq was booked by the Uttar Pradesh Police on Thursday for alleged theft of electricity at his residence in the Deepa Sarai neighbourhood here.
The parliamentarian was booked under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003, (theft of power or unauthorised use of electricity).
&ldquo;On checking the meter of the consumer received from the electrical testing laboratory, it is clear that electricity theft has been done by bypassing the meter and using electricity illegally,&rdquo; stated the FIR lodged on a complaint by a power department official.
The department inspected the Sambhal MP&rsquo;s residence on Thursday morning amid heavy security.
Barq is among those booked by the police in connection with the November 24 violence that led to the death of four locals in a clash with security personnel during a court-ordered survey of the Mughal-era Shahi Jama Masjid in the city&rsquo;s Kot Garvi area.
He has filed a writ petition in the Allahabad High Court, seeking a stay on his arrest and has also sought the quashing of the FIR registered against him. The MP was accused of instigating people on November 24 and police alleged that his provocative speech was the reason behind the violence during the survey.
In the writ petition, the MP has pleaded innocence, saying he was wrongly implicated in the matter. According to his counsel, he was not present at the place of the incident, yet he was named as accused in the FIR.
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"Indian Railways categorically denies these reports, as they are entirely baseless and misleading," the statement said.

No provision of free travel for Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Mela: Railways

"Indian Railways categorically denies these reports, as they are entirely baseless and misleading," the statement said.

The Ministry of Railways on Wednesday dismissed as "baseless" claims that passengers would be allowed to travel free of cost during the Maha Kumbh Mela, and said no such provision exists.
"It has come to the attention of Indian Railways that certain media outlets are circulating reports claiming that passengers will be allowed to travel free of cost during the Maha Kumbh Mela," it said in a statement.
"Indian Railways categorically denies these reports, as they are entirely baseless and misleading," the statement said.
"Travelling without a valid ticket is strictly prohibited under the rules and regulations of Indian Railways and constitutes a punishable offence. There are no provisions for free travel during Maha Kumbh Mela or any other occasion," the ministry added.
It added that the Indian Railways was committed to ensuring seamless passenger travel during the Maha Kumbh.
"Adequate arrangements are being made, including the establishment of special holding areas, additional ticket counters, and other necessary facilities to manage the anticipated influx of passengers," the Railways said.
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BJP leader Rajneesh Singh, in his letter to the chief minister on December 10, said that since the apex court's verdict, "no substantial endeavour has been undertaken by the Muslim community to construct the mosque".

BJP Leader Urges CM Yogi to Reclaim Ayodhya Mosque Land Citing Non-Compliance

BJP leader Rajneesh Singh, in his letter to the chief minister on December 10, said that since the apex court's verdict, "no substantial endeavour has been undertaken by the Muslim community to construct the mosque".

A BJP leader from Ayodhya has written to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, asking him to reclaim the land allotted for the construction of a mosque here and claiming that no substantial endeavour has been undertaken to build it.
On November 9, 2019, settling a fractious issue that went back more than a century, a five-judge bench headed by the then CJI Ranjan Gogoi paved the way for the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, at the site where the 16th century Babri Masjid once stood. It also ruled that an alternative five-acre plot would be found for a mosque in the holy town.
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The Sunni Central Waqf Board later formed the Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation to build a new mosque on the land allotted by the state government in the Dhannipur area of the district.
BJP leader Rajneesh Singh, in his letter to the chief minister on December 10, said that since the apex court's verdict, "no substantial endeavour has been undertaken by the Muslim community to construct the mosque".
Their "intention was never to establish a mosque there but to perpetuate the discord under the pretext of a mosque", he alleged.
"In compliance with the Supreme Court's order, the land allocated to Sunni Central Waqf Board in Ayodhya is being used by the mosque's responsible persons for other purposes. The Muslim community's intention was never to construct the mosque but rather to keep the disturbance and disorder alive under the guise of a mosque. However, this has not been possible due to your leadership," Singh said in the letter to Adityanath.
Asserting that "a mosque is not necessary for offering prayers anyway," he appealed to the chief minister to "issue strict instructions to the officials of the Ayodhya mosque trust to use the land in compliance with the Supreme Court orders".
In case of being unable to do so, issue directives to return the land to the government to prevent its misuse, Singh said.
In a conversation with PTI, he said, "The Muslim community merely wishes to preserve Babar's legacy through this mosque and aims to manipulate Hindu sentiments in the name of Babri Masjid."
When PTI contacted Athar Husain, the secretary of the Ayodhya Masjid Trust, for his reaction to the issue, he refused to comment.
In 2022, Singh petitioned the Allahabad High Court, claiming that the Taj Mahal mausoleum is an ancient temple dedicated to the deity Lord Shiva and is known as the "Tejo Mahalaya". (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Editorji News Desk and is published from a syndicated feed.)

The Bhasma Shankar Temple is drawing a surge of devotees, many of whom are arriving to offer prayers now that the temple has been reopened.

Ancient Idols, Including Lord Ganesh, Unearthed from Well Near Sambhal's Reopened Temple After 46 Years

The Bhasma Shankar Temple is drawing a surge of devotees, many of whom are arriving to offer prayers now that the temple has been reopened.

Three damaged idols, including one of Lord Ganesh, were recovered from a well near the newly reopened Shiv-Hanuman Temple in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday. The temple, which had been sealed since the 1978 riots, was reopened on December 14 after 46 years. The idols were found during excavation work in a well linked to the temple, located in the Khaggu Sarai area.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Uttar Pradesh: Three idols recovered from the well near Shiv-Hanuman Temple in Sambhal that was reopened on December 14, reportedly for the first time after 1978. <a href="https://t.co/lAF8L0iG6Y">pic.twitter.com/lAF8L0iG6Y</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1868544629962145826?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2024</a></blockquote>
According to Shrish Chandra, Sambhal&rsquo;s Additional Superintendent of Police, the idols, believed to also include one of Lord Kartikeya, were discovered while digging through debris and soil. "These are broken idols that were found during the digging of the well. There is an idol of Lord Ganesh. The other one seems to be of Lord Kartikeya, more details are being sought. There was debris and soil in the well. The idols were discovered when it was dug. The area has been secured so that excavation can be done smoothly," he explained.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Sambhal Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Shrish Chandra says, "These are broken idols that were found during the digging of well. There is an idol of Lord Ganesh. The other one seems to be of Lord Kartikeya, more details are being sought. There was debris and&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/88CWJrUQgf">https://t.co/88CWJrUQgf</a> <a href="https://t.co/hmaTK8oCzk">pic.twitter.com/hmaTK8oCzk</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1868544892055716097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2024</a></blockquote>
The discovery occurred amidst restoration efforts for the Shri Kartik Mahadev Temple, also known as the Bhasma Shankar Temple, which had remained closed since 1978. The well and temple were unearthed during an anti-encroachment drive that had uncovered the long-forgotten structure. Local officials have said that other idols, including those of Lakshmi and Parvati, were also found in the well.
Security and Restoration Plans
In light of the discovery, the district administration has secured the temple area with CCTV cameras and a permanent police presence. The authorities are also working on restoring the temple to its original form. Sambhal Sub-Divisional Magistrate Vandana Mishra confirmed that more details are being gathered regarding the idols, while security has been heightened to ensure smooth excavation.
The Bhasma Shankar Temple is drawing a surge of devotees, many of whom are arriving to offer prayers now that the temple has been reopened. Security measures have been ramped up, including a round-the-clock police presence and the installation of cameras to monitor the area.
Carbon Dating and Historical Significance
The Sambhal district administration has reached out to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to conduct carbon dating of the idols and the temple site, which may provide further insights into the historical significance of the area. Carbon dating will help determine the age of the ancient artefacts and the structure, shedding light on the temple&rsquo;s long-standing cultural heritage.
The discovery of the temple and its religious artefacts has become a topic of significant interest, with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasizing the temple's importance as a symbol of enduring heritage. "This temple represents our enduring heritage and the truth of our history," Adityanath said, reflecting on the temple's historical and cultural significance.
Temple's Role in the Community
The Shiv-Hanuman Temple, part of the larger Shri Kartik Mahadev complex, is set to become a vital place of worship for the community. Local officials and residents are working together to remove encroachments around the temple, with efforts underway to restore its former glory.
This significant archaeological find comes at a time of heightened tensions in the area following recent communal unrest. With heightened security and active restoration efforts, the reopened temple is set to become a beacon of both spiritual and historical importance for the people of Sambhal.

AI chatbot Kumbh Sah'AI'yak will provide real-time, uninterrupted responses, and serve as a free 24/7 guide, offering navigation assistance, and customised cultural insights.

Multi-lingual AI chatbot to assist visitors during Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj

AI chatbot Kumbh Sah'AI'yak will provide real-time, uninterrupted responses, and serve as a free 24/7 guide, offering navigation assistance, and customised cultural insights.

As the countdown begins for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), the government on Friday launched an AI-powered chatbot equipped with multi-lingual capability to assist pilgrims and visitors.
Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath, the initiative is a part of the "Digital Mahakumbh" vision.
AI chatbot Kumbh Sah'AI'yak will provide real-time, uninterrupted responses, and serve as a free 24/7 guide, offering navigation assistance, and customised cultural insights.
Developed by the Prayagraj Mela Authority and UPDESCO, the Kumbh Sah'AI'yak app is hosted on open-source LLM provided by Ola's Krutrim.
It supports Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Malayalam, Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi, Kannada and Bengali.
"The platform allows the pilgrims to easily navigate the Mela area, offering guidance on various topics such as the history, rituals, and significance of Maha Kumbh, travel and accommodation options, and key attractions around Prayagraj.
"Additionally, with strong security measures in place to ensure privacy and prevent misinformation, the chatbot offers a seamless, safe, and enriching experience for all attendees," a statement by Ola Krutrim said.
The 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela will be held from January 13 (Paush Poornima) to February 26 (Maha Shivratri) at Prayagraj. The Maha Kumbh is organised every 12 years. The religious festival is anticipated to see around 400 million pilgrims and visitors from all corners of the globe.
"With this innovation, we celebrate the convergence of heritage and progress, while remaining steadfast in our commitment to driving India's journey towards digital empowerment and technological independence, fueled by our investments in AI, chip designing, and cloud infrastructure," Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal said.
The Prime Minister termed the Maha Kumbh 2025 as a "mahayagya of unity" which would take the country's cultural and spiritual identity to new heights.
Addressing a public meeting in Prayagraj while inaugurating various developmental projects, he said the differences of castes and sects disappear at the Maha Kumbh.
"The Maha Kumbh is a mahayagya of unity," Modi said. "It will take the country's cultural and spiritual identity to new heights."
He inaugurated 167 key development projects worth Rs 5,500 crore, aimed at improving the city's infrastructure for the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Editorji News Desk and is published from a syndicated feed.)

The prime minister inaugurated 167 key development projects worth Rs 5,500 crore, aimed at improving the city’s infrastructure for the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela.

PM Modi Calls Maha Kumbh a 'Mahayagya of Unity'

The prime minister inaugurated 167 key development projects worth Rs 5,500 crore, aimed at improving the city&rsquo;s infrastructure for the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday termed the Maha Kumbh 2025 a &ldquo;mahayagya of unity&rdquo; which would take the country&rsquo;s cultural and spiritual identity to new heights.
Addressing a public meeting here while inaugurating various developmental projects, the prime minister said the differences of castes and sects disappear at the Maha Kumbh.
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&ldquo;The Maha Kumbh is a mahayagya of unity,&rdquo; Modi said. &ldquo;It will take the country&rsquo;s cultural and spiritual identity to new heights.&rdquo; The prime minister inaugurated 167 key development projects worth Rs 5,500 crore, aimed at improving the city&rsquo;s infrastructure for the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela.
The projects also included Sah&rsquo;AI&rsquo;yak Chatbot &mdash; an Artificial Intelligence-based platform to streamline communication for devotees attending the Maha Kumbh.
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Before attending the public meeting, the PM began the visit with the ceremonial puja and darshan at the holy Sangam &mdash; the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers. Modi undertook a river cruise before the puja.
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were also present with the prime minister at the puja.
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The 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela will be held from January 13 (Paush Poornima) to February 26 (Maha Shivratri) at Prayagraj. The Maha Kumbh is organised every 12 years.&nbsp;

Sharing data on tourists, the Ministry of Tourism said the sector created 76.17 million (direct and indirect) jobs in 2022–2023, compared to 69.56 million in 2013–2014.

Culture ministry plans 'Kalagram' to showcase India's heritage at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj

Sharing data on tourists, the Ministry of Tourism said the sector created 76.17 million (direct and indirect) jobs in 2022&ndash;2023, compared to 69.56 million in 2013&ndash;2014.

The Ministry of Culture has planned to set up and run a cultural village &mdash; &lsquo;Kalagram&rsquo; &mdash; in Prayagraj to showcase the rich, spiritual and cultural heritage of the country during the upcoming Maha Kumbh in the holy city, Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said on Thursday.
The Maha Kumbh will be held in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26.
Interacting with media persons at his residence here, Shekhawat, who holds the culture and tourism portfolios, said the Ministry of Culture aims to set up and run a cultural village &mdash; &lsquo;Kalagram&rsquo; &mdash; in Prayagraj for which an area measuring 10.24 acres has been allocated at Nagvasuki.
&ldquo;A Ganga Pandal with a capacity of 10,000 people will be set up by the Mela authority where celebrity performances would be held,&rdquo; the ministry said in a statement.
Three stage pandals with a 4,000 audience capacity each at Jhunsi, Nagvasuki and Areil as well as a 1,000-capacity amphitheatre at Kalagram will showcase the emerging Sangeet Natak Akademi awardees, National School of Drama productions, and Zonal Cultural Centre ensembles, it said.
Besides, 20 stages will be constructed throughout the city which will be equally distributed between the culture department of Uttar Pradesh government and the Ministry of Culture.
Sharing data on tourists, the Ministry of Tourism said the sector created 76.17 million (direct and indirect) jobs in 2022&ndash;2023, compared to 69.56 million in 2013&ndash;2014.
In 2023, foreign exchange earnings from tourism were USD 28.07 billion as compared to USD 19.69 billion in 2014, registering a growth of 42.53 per cent, it said.
The number of foreign tourist arrivals in India during 2023 increased to 95 lakh as compared to 77 lakh in 2014, registering a growth of 23.96 per cent.
Also, India saw 250 crore domestic tourist visits in 2023, an increase of 95.64 per cent from 123 crore in 2014, it said.
India&rsquo;s ranking in the global Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) improved significantly from 65th in 2014 to 39th in 2024.
In 2022, India ranked 6th globally in terms of tourism&rsquo;s contribution to national GDP.
Highlighting a series of &ldquo;achievements&rdquo; and ongoing initiatives taken by the ministries of culture and tourism, Shekhawat said the more than 10-year tenure of the Narendra Modi government has been driven by a &ldquo;steadfast commitment to realising the vision of &lsquo;Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas&rsquo; and &lsquo;Vikas Bhi Virasat Bhi&rsquo;.
The minister also said that under the leadership of Modi, &ldquo;revolutionary reforms&rdquo; have taken place in the fields of culture and tourism, &ldquo;benefiting Indians not only socio-economically, but also intellectually&rdquo;. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Editorji News Desk and is published from a syndicated feed.)

The millennia-old sacred show of religious piety and ritual bathing is held once every 12 years at the site where the holy Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers meet.

India readies for 400 million pilgrims at mammoth Maha Kumbh festival

The millennia-old sacred show of religious piety and ritual bathing is held once every 12 years at the site where the holy Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers meet.

Besides India's holy rivers, a makeshift city is being built for a Hindu religious festival expected to be so vast it will be seen from space, as the largest gathering in history.
Line after line of pontoon bridges span the rivers at Prayagraj, as Indian authorities prepare for 400 million pilgrims -- more than the combined population of the United States and Canada -- during the six-week-long Kumbh Mela.
The millennia-old sacred show of religious piety and ritual bathing is held once every 12 years at the site where the holy Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers meet.
But this edition from January 13 to February 26 is expected to be a mega draw, as it is set to coincide with a special alignment of the planets.
Beads of sweat glisten on labourer Babu Chand's forehead as he digs a trench for seemingly endless electrical cables, one of an army of workers toiling day and night at a venue sprawling over 4,000 hectares (15 square miles).
"So many devotees are going to come," 48-year-old Chand told AFP, who says he is working for a noble cause for the mela, or fair.
"I feel I am contributing my bit -- what I am doing seems like a pious act."
Kumbh Mela's Unmatched Scale
A humongous tent city, two-thirds the area of Manhattan, is being built on the floodplains of Prayagraj, formerly called Allahabad, in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh.
"Some 350 to 400 million devotees are going to visit the mela, so you can imagine the scale of preparations," said Vivek Chaturvedi, the spokesman for the festival.
Preparing for the Kumbh is like setting up a new country, requiring roads, lighting, housing and sewerage.
"What makes this event unique is its magnitude and the fact that no invitations are sent to anybody... Everyone comes on their own, driven by pure faith," Chaturvedi told AFP.
"Nowhere in the world will you see a gathering of this size, not even one-tenth of it."
Around 1.8 million Muslims take part in the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
The Kumbh numbers, according to Chaturvedi, are mind-boggling.
Some 150,000 toilets have been built, 68,000 LED lighting poles have been erected, and community kitchens can feed up to 50,000 people at the same time.
Alongside religious preparations, Prayagraj has undergone a major infrastructure overhaul, and huge posters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and state Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath dot the city.
Both are from the ruling Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with politics and religion deeply intertwined.
Nectar of Immortality
The Kumbh Mela is an ancient celebration, with its origins rooted in Hindu mythology.
Hindus believe that taking a dip in Sangam, the confluence of the rivers, will cleanse them of their sins and help them attain "moksha", setting them free from the cycle of birth and death.
According to legends, deities and demons fought over a pitcher -- or "Kumbh" -- containing the nectar of immortality.
During the battle, four drops fell to Earth.
One drop landed in Prayagraj.
The others fell at Haridwar, Nashik and Ujjain -- the three other cities where the rotating Kumbh Mela is held on other years.
But the one in Prayagraj -- held every 12 years -- is the largest.
Organising authorities are calling it the great, or "Maha" Kumbh Mela.
The last Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj in 2019 saw 240 million devotees, according to authorities -- but that was the smaller "Ardh" or half festival, spaced in between the main event.
"When you talk about the Kumbh, you have to talk about astronomy," said historian Heramb Chaturvedi, 69.
"Jupiter transits one zodiac sign in a single year," he added. "Therefore, when it completes 12 zodiac signs, then it is Kumbh."
Core to celebrations is giving alms to the "wise and learned, the poor and the needy", he said.
The Naga Sadhus
Some pilgrims have already arrived, including naked naga sadhus -- wandering monks who have walked for weeks from the remote mountains and forests where they are usually devoted to meditation.
They will lead the dawn charge into the chilly river waters on the six most auspicious bathing dates, starting with the first on January 13.
"I have come here to give my blessings to the public," 90-year-old naga sadhu Digambar Ramesh Giri, naked with dread-locked hair in a bun, told AFP.
"Whatever you long for in your heart you get at Kumbh."
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Uttar Pradesh

Senior Superintendent of Police, Mahakumbh Nagar, Rajesh Dwivedi, said that the chief minister aims to make this year’s Maha Kumbh unforgettable, with a robust and hi-tech security system in place.

Maha Kumbh 2025: Security increased at temples, key locations ahead of New Year celebrations

Senior Superintendent of Police, Mahakumbh Nagar, Rajesh Dwivedi, said that the chief minister aims to make this year&rsquo;s Maha Kumbh unforgettable, with a robust and hi-tech security system in place.

Security measures have been strengthened at temples and key sites here to ensure safety during New Year celebrations, officials said on Wednesday.
The intelligence system has been activated across the Mahakumbh Mela area, Prayagraj and neighboring districts, they said.
Under the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, comprehensive preparations have been made for a secure Mahakumbh. Multiple checkpoints have been set up to screen every individual entering the district, according to an official statement. Intelligence squads have also been deployed to monitor suspicious activities and maintain vigilance throughout the region, it said.
Senior Superintendent of Police, Mahakumbh Nagar, Rajesh Dwivedi, said that the chief minister aims to make this year&rsquo;s Maha Kumbh unforgettable, with a robust and hi-tech security system in place.
&ldquo;With the global spotlight on the Mahakumbh, the Mahakumbh Nagar Police has gone into full alert mode ahead of the New Year celebrations,&rdquo; he said.
Security has been significantly increased at temples and key locations, with a three-tier security system established across Prayagraj and surrounding districts to ensure the safety of every devotee, Dwivedi said.
Additionally, intelligence squads have been deployed to monitor suspicious activities and execute safety operations in coordination with senior officials, he said.
Multiple checkpoints have been set up by the Mahakumbh Nagar Police to further enhance the security system, he added.
Dwivedi stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Adityanath have prioritised making this year&rsquo;s Maha Kumbh a &ldquo;Digital Mahakumbh.&rdquo; In line with this vision, AI-powered cameras have been introduced at the world&rsquo;s largest cultural event, along with drones, anti-drones, and tethered drones strategically deployed to enhance surveillance.
To ensure the cyber safety of devotees arriving from across the globe, robust cyber security measures have been implemented, including intensified cyber patrolling. The most skilled police personnel have been given important responsibilities to bolster the security system in Mahakumbh Nagar, he added.
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An unidentified vehicle rammed into an ambulance transporting the bodies of three suspected terrorists from the 'Khalistan Zindabad Force' to Punjab. The incident occurred on the Rampur bypass, damaging the ambulance. 

UP: Vehicle Rams Ambulance Carrying Bodies of Suspected Khalistani Terrorists

A joint team of Punjab Police and Uttar Pradesh Police killed the three suspected terrorists, who were allegedly involved in a grenade attack on a police post in Gurdaspur.

An unidentified vehicle rammed into an ambulance that was taking to Punjab the bodies of three suspected terrorists of the 'Khalistan Zindabad Force' killed in an encounter in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit, police said on Wednesday.
No one was hurt in the incident that occurred on the Rampur bypass on Tuesday night, but the ambulance was damaged following which the bodies were shifted to another vehicle, they said.
Rampur District Superintendent of Police Vidyasagar Mishra said that the ambulance carrying the bodies of three suspected terrorists from Pilibhit to Punjab was hit by the unknown vehicle on the Rampur bypass late Tuesday night.
There was no casualty in the incident, he said.
As soon as they received information about the accident, Rampur police rushed to the site and the three bodies were shifted from the damaged vehicle to another ambulance, he said.
A joint team of Punjab Police and Uttar Pradesh Police killed the three suspected terrorists, who were allegedly involved in a grenade attack on a police post in Gurdaspur, in an encounter in Pilibhit's Puranpur on Monday.

“UP has become the number one in ‘ease of doing crime’. Today’s episode is Lucknow’s Overseas Bank, where valuable things were stolen by breaking open the locker. Yesterday a bank was looted in Saharanpur,” he said.

‘Uttar Pradesh leading in ease of doing crime’: Akhilesh’s jibe at CM Yogi-led BJP govt

&ldquo;UP has become the number one in &lsquo;ease of doing crime&rsquo;. Today&rsquo;s episode is Lucknow&rsquo;s Overseas Bank, where valuable things were stolen by breaking open the locker. Yesterday a bank was looted in Saharanpur,&rdquo; he said.

Targeting the ruling BJP government in Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said the state is now leading in &ldquo;ease of doing crime&rdquo;.
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उप्र &lsquo;इज ऑफ़ डूइंग क्राइम&rsquo; में हुआ न. 1 आज का एपिसोड लखनऊ का ओवरसीज बैंक जहाँ लॉकर काटकर बहुमूल्य सम्पदा चोरी हुई। कल सहारनपुर में बैंक लुटा था। <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%96%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%8A_%E0%A4%AC%E0%A5%88%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%95_%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%89%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%B0_%E0%A4%9A%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%80?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#लखनऊ_बैंक_लॉकर_चोरी</a> <a href="https://t.co/7VpSWqO5lT">pic.twitter.com/7VpSWqO5lT</a>
&mdash; Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) <a href="https://twitter.com/yadavakhilesh/status/1871102132998558207?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
In a post on X, Yadav highlighted two bank robberies in Lucknow and Saharanpur &ldquo;UP has become the number one in &lsquo;ease of doing crime&rsquo;. Today&rsquo;s episode is Lucknow&rsquo;s Overseas Bank, where valuable things were stolen by breaking open the locker. Yesterday a bank was looted in Saharanpur,&rdquo; he said in a Hindi post.
In a separate post, the SP chief shared the CCTV footage of the theft in Saharanpur.
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उप्र &lsquo;इज ऑफ़ डूइंग क्राइम&rsquo; में हुआ न. 1<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%B9%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%AA%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%B0_%E0%A4%AC%E0%A5%88%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%95_%E0%A4%A1%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%88%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%80?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#सहारनपुर_बैंक_डकैती</a> <a href="https://t.co/YZzEoBB4QS">pic.twitter.com/YZzEoBB4QS</a>
&mdash; Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) <a href="https://twitter.com/yadavakhilesh/status/1871100925223543215?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
On Sunday, a few lockers in the Chinhat branch of Indian Overseas Bank, Lucknow were found broken and their contents missing.
Bank manager Sandeep Singh said that he suspected the thieves entered the building by making a hole in the wall the bank shares with an empty plot of land. Prima facie, it seems four people must be involved in the job, police said.&nbsp;
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Editorji News Desk and is published from a syndicated feed.)

Amitabh Yash, Additional Director General (Law and Order), Uttar Pradesh Police said the trio was involved in the grenade attack on a police checkpoint in Gurdaspur.

Gurdaspur Grenade Attack: Three Khalistan Zindabad Force members gunned down in encounter in UP

Amitabh Yash, Additional Director General (Law and Order), Uttar Pradesh Police said the trio was involved in the grenade attack on a police checkpoint in Gurdaspur.

Three terror suspects allegedly involved in the grenade attack in Gurdaspur were killed in an encounter with a joint team of Uttar Pradesh and Punjab police in Pilibhit early Monday, with Punjab's Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav terming it as a major breakthrough against Pakistan-sponsored Khalistan Zindabad Force module.
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Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh | An encounter took place between a joint team of Uttar Pradesh Police and Punjab Police and three criminals who had thrown grenades at a police post in the Gurdaspur district of Punjab were injured. Later, the three criminals were declared dead. Two AK&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/3aRCPKNUP5">pic.twitter.com/3aRCPKNUP5</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1871049558144500098?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
The accused were identified as Gurvinder Singh (25), Virender Singh alias Ravi (23), and Jaspreet Singh alias Pratap Singh (18), all residents of Punjab's Gurdaspur.
The encounter took place in the Puranpur area of Pilibhit in Uttar Pradesh.
Amitabh Yash, Additional Director General (Law and Order), Uttar Pradesh Police said the trio was involved in the grenade attack on a police checkpoint in Gurdaspur.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | A joint operation of UP Police and Punjab Police has led to an encounter in Pilibhit with three module members involved in grenade attacks at police establishments in Punjab's Gurdaspur. The injured persons have been taken to CHC Puranpur for medical treatment. Two AK&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/GI1lcDb4Cx">pic.twitter.com/GI1lcDb4Cx</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1871040746880750074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
"The three sustained serious injuries in the encounter and were immediately rushed to CHC Puranpur for treatment," he said.
The ADG told PTI that the three suspects later succumbed to their injuries.
Two AK-47 rifles, two Glock pistols, and a huge cache of ammunition were seized from them, he said.
In a post on X, the Punjab police chief said, "In a major breakthrough against a #Pak-sponsored Khalistan Zindabad Force(KZF) terror module, a joint operation of UP Police and Punjab Police has led to an encounter with three module members who fired at the police party." He said this terror module is involved in the grenade attacks at police establishments in border areas of Punjab.
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In a major breakthrough against a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pak?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pak</a>-sponsored Khalistan Zindabad Force(KZF) terror module, a joint operation of UP Police and Punjab Police has led to an encounter with three module members who fired at the police party. This terror module is involved in grenade attacks at&hellip;
&mdash; DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) <a href="https://twitter.com/DGPPunjabPolice/status/1871038117735702901?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
"The encounter has taken place in the jurisdiction of PS Puranpur, Pilibhit, between the joint police teams of Pilibhit &amp; Punjab and the three module members are involved in the grenade attack on a police post in Gurdaspur.
The DGP said investigations are underway to unveil the entire terror module.
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A revised list of boat fares is being prepared to maintain transparency and it will be prominently displayed at all ghats and parking areas, according to ADM Mela.

Maha Kumbh 2025: Prayagraj Mela administration hikes boat fare by 50 pc

A revised list of boat fares is being prepared to maintain transparency and it will be prominently displayed at all ghats and parking areas, according to ADM Mela.

Ahead of the Maha Kumbh in January, the Kumbh Mela Administration has approved an increase in the fares of boatmen by 50 per cent.
According to Additional District Magistrate Mahakumbh Vivek Chaturvedi, this decision comes after prolonged demands from the boatmen and a fruitful discussion between the Prayagraj District Boatmen Association and the Mela administration.
Welcoming the move, Pappu Lal Nishad, President of the Prayagraj District Boatmen Association said that boat fares had remained unchanged for years despite rising inflation.
He praised the administration&rsquo;s decision as a significant step in favour of the boatmen&rsquo;s welfare.
Following the fare hike for boats, strict measures will be implemented to ensure that devotees are not overcharged.
A revised list of boat fares is being prepared to maintain transparency and it will be prominently displayed at all ghats and parking areas, according to ADM Mela.
Meanwhile, the administration has also restricted the movement of vehicles for devotees&rsquo; safety. While motorboats remain prohibited, traditional boats can operate even on major bathing festival days.
Sub Divisional Magistrate Mahakumbh Abhinav Pathak stated that decisions regarding boat operations during festivals will be based on weather and crowd conditions.
&ldquo;Currently, 1,455 boats are in operation at Sangam, but this number is expected to exceed 4,000 during Mahakumbh as boats from neighbouring districts arrive.
All boats will undergo safety inspections before being issued licenses, and life jackets will be provided to boatmen. Additionally, every boatman will receive insurance coverage of ₹2 lakh,&rdquo; he said.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Editorji News Desk and is published from a syndicated feed.)

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Basti has registered an FIR under Section 145 of the Railway Act against unidentified individuals for their role in the vandalism.

Passengers Vandalize Antyodaya Express at Basti Station Over Locked Doors

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Basti has registered an FIR under Section 145 of the Railway Act against unidentified individuals for their role in the vandalism.

In a dramatic incident late Tuesday night, enraged passengers waiting to board the Mumbai-bound Antyodaya Express (15101) at Basti railway station resorted to vandalism after finding the coach doors locked. Videos of the incident, which have gone viral on social media, capture the chaos as one individual used a heavy stone to smash the glass panel of the train&rsquo;s entry door, while others dismantled the iron grill of a window to climb into the coach.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E0%A4%9D%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%81%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%80?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#झाँसी</a> : मनकापुर रेलवे स्टेशन पर 15101 अंत्योदय एक्सप्रेस के गेट न खोलने से गुस्साए यात्रियों ने कोच में पथराव कर दिया, जिससे शीशे टूट गए और ट्रेन में भगदड़ मच गई। आवेश में यात्रियों ने सरिए उखाड़ डाले और गेट को क्षतिग्रस्त करने का प्रयास किया। ट्रेन में बैठे यात्रियों ने नीचे&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/MiBygXHhVA">pic.twitter.com/MiBygXHhVA</a>
&mdash; UttarPradesh.ORG News (@WeUttarPradesh) <a href="https://twitter.com/WeUttarPradesh/status/1869603277861499258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Basti has registered an FIR under Section 145 of the Railway Act against unidentified individuals for their role in the vandalism.
According to railway officials, the train was severely overcrowded, prompting passengers already inside to bolt the doors from within to prevent more people from boarding. This infuriated those waiting at the station, leading to a violent outburst. "A youth shattered the glass of the entry door, and others broke the iron grill of a window to gain access," an official source said.
The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. and was followed by another video surfacing from Mankapur railway station later that night. The footage shows an RPF constable helping an elderly woman board the overcrowded train, highlighting the chaos passengers faced.
Chandra Mohan Mishra, Senior Divisional Security Commissioner of Northeastern Railway, confirmed that authorities have CCTV footage of the vandalism and are working to identify the perpetrators. "Our teams are trying to track down those involved," he said.
Despite the severity of the incident, no arrests have been made so far.
The Antyodaya Express, which runs between Chhapra and Mumbai, has been a lifeline for many passengers travelling long distances, but the incident underscores the challenges posed by overcrowded trains.
As the investigation continues, railway authorities will likely face questions about overcrowding and safety measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

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