Sagrika Kissu

Haryana villagers have taken the fight against drugs into their own hands. Vigilante groups across the state are naming and shaming users and peddlers, but caste plays a part too.

Katra town in J&K has seen protests for over a month, with locals, business communities & pony operators opposing the ropeway project due to concerns over potential loss of livelihood.

Unlike the past initiatives such as battery-powered cars from Ardhkunwari to Bhawan and helicopter rides, the ropeway project is being seen as the biggest killer of local businesses.

Follow Us : Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: The return of Mahakumbh after 12 years is marked with an unique technological twist.

With Maha Kumbh just days away, Prayagraj Mela Authority is working extra hours with additional labour to meet the deadline. Work on roads & water facilities remains pending in a few areas.

The pandal, turning out to be one of the Kumbh's biggest attractions, is also where the CM will be staying. Two special cottages with high-end facilities are being prepared for him.

The grand ceremonial spectacle, which marks the arrival of an akhara at the Maha Kumbh, brings crowds to a standstill. One Peshwai involves over Rs 10 lakh worth of investment.

Prayagraj: As the Mahakumbh began on 13 December, lakhs of devotees descended on the newly established Kumbh district while police geared up to avert any stampede-like situation.

For the Bullet Baba, his worldly belongings are a bike, a tent, and a bag of clothes. He doesn't live in any akhara or ashram.

The Jal Police and the mounted police initially struggled to manage the crowd, even wielding sticks to disperse the devotees.