Prayagraj Archives

October 31, 2026 1:58 PM

PM Modi flags off Vande Bharat Sleeper Train between Varanasi and Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train connecting Varanasi and New Delhi, marking the introduction of the next-generation overnight rail service on the route. Highlighting the new service, the Prime Minis...

October 15, 2026 12:18 PM

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi to lay foundation stone for 600-flat housing project on land reclaimed from Atiq Ahmed

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday will lay the foundation stone for the Padma Lok Awas Yojana, an affordable housing project comprising around 600 flats on land reclaimed from mafia-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed in Prayagraj. ...

September 23, 2026 8:28 PM

Bharat Taxi launched in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur and Prayagraj

Bharat Taxi service has been launched in five cities of Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur and Prayagraj. The service is based on the cooperative model with the principle of “Driver is the Owner.” Union Minister of Sta...

August 18, 2026 10:51 AM

All Prayagraj schools closed on Aug 18 amid torrential rain, severe waterlogging

All schools in Prayagraj will remain closed today following torrential rain and severe waterlogging across the city. The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure amid adverse weather conditions, with authorities prioritising the safety of ...

May 6, 2026 10:34 AM

India’s defence production surges 174% in a decade, exports rise 34-fold: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said India’s defence sector has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, driven by technology, indigenous innovation and increased private sector participation. Addressing the North ...

May 5, 2026 1:37 PM

Indigenous defence capabilities power India’s military strength: Sanjay Seth

Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Tuesday highlighted the growing strength of India’s indigenous defence ecosystem, stating that the country’s military capability is increasingly being built through domestic industry and innovation. A...

May 4, 2026 3:26 PM

Research, innovation key to future warfare as India boosts defence capabilities: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday stressed that sustained research and the ability to create a “surprise element” will be decisive in future warfare, as he addressed the inaugural session of the North Tech Symposium in Prayagraj. He said c...

January 5, 2026 12:11 PM

Prayagraj Magh Mela: Devotees throng Sangam ghats in large numbers for holy dip

On the third day of the ongoing Magh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, devotees have been arriving at the Sangam ghats since early morning to take a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers. The 44-day-long Magh Mela bega...

August 5, 2025 11:02 AM

UP Dy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya conducts aerial survey of flood-hit Prayagraj

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Monday conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas in Prayagraj, as rising water levels in the Ganga triggered concern across the region. After the survey, Maurya said the current fl...

February 27, 2025 7:56 PM

“Prayagraj Maha Kumbh has opened five spiritual tourism corridors in state”: UP CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday hailed the success of the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, revealing that the grand religious event witnessed an unprecedented footfall of over 66.30 crore devotees. He also announced the creation of f...