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Over 1.09 Crore Devotees Take Holy Dip at Sangam Ahead of Maghi Purnima Snan.

ION correspondentFebruary 11, 2025February 11, 2025

Over one crore 9 lakh devotees today took a holy dip in the Sangam ahead of the Maghi Purnima Snan tomorrow at the Mahakumbh, Prayagraj. The Snan holds great...

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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami Takes Holy Dip at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj.

ION correspondentFebruary 11, 2025February 11, 2025

February 10, 2025 5:30 PM. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami today took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj with his family. During his visit, Mr. Dhami...

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Ban on Liquor and non-vegetarian food in Katra extended.

ION correspondentFebruary 9, 2025February 9, 2025

In Jammu and Kashmir, Reasi district has extended the ban on the sale, possession and consumption of liquor and non-vegetarian food in Katra, the base camp for pilgrims visiting...

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Zojila Pass NH1 Srinagar-Leh Highway remains open during February for the first time ever.

ION correspondentFebruary 9, 2025February 9, 2025

Zojila Pass NH1 Srinagar Leh Highway, an important mountain pass linking Ladakh to Kashmir and beyond, is situated at an elevation of 11,575 feet. In a historic achievement, it...

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Ministry of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj setup pavilion Maha Kumbh Mela.

ION correspondentFebruary 8, 2025February 8, 2025

The Ministry of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj has setup a pavilion in the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela. Akashvani’s correspondent reports that the pavilion is showcasing the Government Schemes...

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Maharashtra Gets Record ₹23,778 Cr. for Rail Projects in 2025-26 Budget.

ION correspondentFebruary 4, 2025February 4, 2025

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the central government has allocated a record amount of 23,778 crore rupees to Maharashtra in the 2025-26 budget for the implementation of railway...

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Commercial operations for trains to Kashmir soon. Railways Minister.

ION correspondentFebruary 4, 2025February 4, 2025

The Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, yesterday announced that the commercial operations for trains to Kashmir will be launched soon and disclosed that all tracks in Jammu and...

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Mahakumbh 2025. Over 1.25 cr devotees take holy dip at Sangam on Basant Panchami.

ION correspondentFebruary 3, 2025February 3, 2025

Over one crore 25 lakh devotees have taken a holy dip in Sangam till noon, on the occasion of Basant Panchami in Mahakumbh, Prayagraj today. The third Amrit Sanan...

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Maghi Ganesh Festival Begins in Maharashtra, Court Upholds Ban on POP Idols.

ION correspondentFebruary 1, 2025February 1, 2025

In Maharashtra, the Maghi Ganesh festival is starting today and will continue till 11 February. Maghi Ganesh Jayanti, or Magh Vinayak Chaturthi, is the celebration of the birth of...

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VP Dhankhar to Visit Mahakumbh as Diplomats from 73 Countries Arrive in Prayagraj.

EditorFebruary 1, 2025February 1, 2025

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will visit Mahakumbh, Prayagraj today. He will take a holy dip at the Sangam. Akashvani correspondent reports that the grand and divine Mahakumbh is also...