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Govt needs support of armed forces veterans in restoring normalcy: Manipur CM

Published on Jan 14, 2025 09:59 PM IST

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh announced an ex-gratia of ₹10 lakhs for soldiers who have laid down their lives on duty

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh addressing army veterans and their families on the occasion of the 9th Armed Forces Veterans’ Day-2025 at the 1st Battalion, Manipur Rifles hall in Imphal on Tuesday.

ByHT Correspondent

Extended Sangam Nose now takes in more devotees

Millions participated in the first Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025 on Makar Sankranti, with enhanced capacity allowing 2 lakh devotees to bathe hourly.

Devout at the Sangam Nose during the Mahakumbh on Tuesday (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 14, 2025 09:51 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mahakumbh Nagar

Makar Sankranti@Mahakumbh: Trans sadhus take dip, pray for happiness, prosperity of nation

The Kinnar Akhada, along with their hundreds of trans community members, arrived in a procession of 51 ‘chariots’ at Sangam Nose

Sadhus of Kinnar Akhada and members of trans community led by Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Laxmi Narayan Tripathi taking a dip at Sangam during Amit Snan in Prayagraj on Tuesday (Anil Kumar Maurya/HT)

Published on Jan 14, 2025 09:45 PM IST

ByK Sandeep Kumar, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

Goa tourism body vows to counter ‘foreign media marketing campaigns’

Goa’s tourism sector has been at the receiving end of negative publicity on social media with certain influencers claiming that the state was almost empty across the month of December, considered to be peak season

Published on Jan 14, 2025 08:27 PM IST

ByGerard de Souza

Odisha to provide 200 ml of fortified milk to all school students

A pilot initiative has already begun in Rairangpur region of Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district where 200 millilitres of milk are being given to 1,184 students across 29 schools

Eleven states in India currently provide milk to school students through GiftMilk programme, started by the National Dairy Development Board. (Representational image)

Published on Jan 14, 2025 07:06 PM IST

ByDebabrata Mohanty

Chhattisgarh CM announces ₹10 lakh aid to murdered journalist’s family

Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai also said that a building will be constructed for journalists and it will be named after the deceased scribe Mukesh Chandrakar

Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai. (PTI)

Published on Jan 14, 2025 06:41 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Tripura: 2815 Bangladeshis arrested for illegally entering India in last 3 years

Of the total arrests made, 1,746 were sent back to their home country. Among the remaining 1,069 persons, 474 are in Indian prisons.

A BSF jawam patrols the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura. (PTI Photo)

Published on Jan 14, 2025 03:52 PM IST

ByPriyanka Deb Barman

2,000 Ganga Sevadoots ensure cleanliness of ghats, rivers

2,000 Ganga Sevadoots ensured safety and cleanliness during the Paush Purnima festival at Mahakumbh, supported by scouts and police for smooth operations.

A Ganga sevadoot at a ghat near Sangam on Monday (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 14, 2025 09:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

A Sangam of faith, business, and charity on Paush Purnima

Various organisations host ‘bhandaras’, food stalls set up by fair administration witness huge crowds

A kid dressed as Lord Krishna giving blessings to the pilgrims at the Sangam in Prayagraj on Monday. (Deepak Gupta/ht photo)

Updated on Jan 14, 2025 09:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

After Paunsh Purnima, focus shifts to first Amrit Snan today

Special puja, offering of prasad (consecrated food) to the deity, hoisting of Parv Dhwaj (flag of the festival) will precede the holy dip at the Sangam

Devotees arrive to take a dip at Triveni Sangam on the occasion of ‘Paush Purnima’ during the Maha Kumbh 2025, in Prayagraj on Monday (Deepak gupta/ht )

Updated on Jan 14, 2025 05:52 AM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh Kenneth John, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

Over 1.65 crore take holy dip on Paush Purnima:Mahakumbh begins amid flood of fervour, shower of petals

Spurred by zest and undeterred by the early morning chill, pilgrims from across the country and abroad bathe at Sangam

Updated on Jan 14, 2025 05:44 AM IST

ByKenneth John K Sandeep Kumar Rajeev Mullick, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

Odisha to give ₹20,000 monthly pension for those jailed during Emergency

The Odisha government has also announced free healthcare for those jailed during Emergency in 1975-77

Updated on Jan 13, 2025 07:59 PM IST

ByDebabrata Mohanty

It is morally wrong not to open safer drug consumption room, says councillor

Allan Casey said ‘all eyes are on Glasgow’ as the UK’s first safer drug consumption room opens its doors.

The Thistle opened on Monday morning and will allow drug addicts to use drugs without fear of arrest (Jane Barlow/PA)

Published on Jan 13, 2025 07:38 PM IST

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Mahakumbh Paush Purnima Snan: Transgender high priest leads members of trans community to take holy dip

Swami Kaushaliyanand Giri aka Tina Ma, Maha Mandaleshwar (Uttar Pradesh) of Kinnar Akhada and member of Uttar Pradesh Kinnar Welfare Board, led a large group of her disciples and members of the trans community in a holy dip.

Maha Mandaleshwar (UP) of Kinnar Akhada Swami Kaushaliyanand Giri aka Tina Ma along with her disciples and members of the trans community taking a dip in Ganga on Paush Purnima at Ram Ghat in tent city on Monday. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 13, 2025 06:38 PM IST

ByK Sandeep Kumar, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

Aunt arrested for electrocution of 9-year-old nephew in Agra

The accused woman, in her late thirties, has been presented before the court and sent to judicial custody

The childless aunt is believed to have been upset with her husband’s affection for the nephew, who he reportedly spent a lot of resources on. (FOR REPRESENTATION)

Updated on Jan 13, 2025 06:38 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

Water level in flooded Assam coal mine rises again despite dewatering efforts

While around 25 of the workers managed to escape the nearly 300-feet deep well-shaped mine, at least 9 got trapped.

A rescue operation is underway after the labourers got trapped in the Umrangso coal mine, in Assam’s Dima Hasao. (ANI X)

Updated on Jan 13, 2025 08:55 PM IST

ByUtpal Parashar

First person convicted of breaching new domestic abuse order in London

Connor Cude, 25, admitted three counts of breaching the order and is due to be sentenced on February 24.

Domestic Abuse Protection Orders are being piloted in certain areas of England and Wales ahead of a national rollout (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Published on Jan 13, 2025 06:07 PM IST

PA_Media |

Kannauj slab collapse case: FIR lodged; contractor, engineer named

The incident occurred around 2:20pm on Saturday when a scaffold supporting a newly-constructed framework across a 7,500 sqft area at the station collapsed.

Rescue operation underway after an under-construction building collapsed at the Kannauj railway station, trapping around two dozen workers under the rubble, in Kannauj on Sunday. (PTI)

Updated on Jan 13, 2025 08:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Kanpur

Entry of all vehicles banned in Mela area for 5 days

The ban on entry of all types of vehicles into the fair area came into effect at 8 pm on January 11 and will remain in place until 8 pm on January 15

Hindu pilgrims with their belongings leave a railway station as they move towards Sangam (AFP)

Updated on Jan 13, 2025 08:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Mahakumbh: Dense fog looms as pilgrims brace for bathing days

IMD rules out any possibility of rain, but dense fog (50-200 meters) is expected at some places during late night/morning.

Devotees gather to take a holy dip at Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers ahead of the

Updated on Jan 13, 2025 05:10 AM IST

ByRajeev Mullick, Mahakumbh Nagar

Waves of faith and fervour: First Rajasi Snan tomorrow, Akhadas ready to take holy dip

Sadhus of 13 akhadas will take a holy dip at the Sangam on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday, Mela admin gears up

An aerial view of Sangam ahead of the Mahakumbh Mela at Mahakumbh Nagar in Prayagraj (HT )

Published on Jan 12, 2025 10:47 PM IST

ByRajesh Kumar Singh, Kenneth John, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

Mahakumbh: Paush Purnima to herald month-long Kalpwas

According to additional mela officer Vivek Chaturvedi, the mela administration has made proper arrangements for about 25 lakh Kalpwasis.

An aerial view of Sangam during Mahakumbh Mela (HT Photo)

Published on Jan 12, 2025 10:47 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

Mahakumbh: Curtain rises on world’s biggest congregation; millions to take a dip

The 45-day Mahakumbh Mela-2025 starts on Paush Purnima with 15 million devotees expected at the Sangam, amid tight security and extensive preparations.

Hindu pilgrims carrying their belongings walk over floating pontoon bridges to go to Sangam (Niharika KULKARNI / AFP)

Updated on Jan 12, 2025 10:47 PM IST

ByKenneth John, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

Attempted murder arrest as ‘hospital nurse’ seriously injured in stabbing at A&E

Police were called to Rochdale Road at 11.30pm on Saturday to reports of a stabbing, Greater Manchester Police said.

A stock image of a police officer from Greater Manchester Police. (Dave Thompson/PA)

Published on Jan 12, 2025 07:54 PM IST

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Manipur CM seeks help of Naga community in resolving ethnic crisis

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh appealed to church and community leaders to take responsibility and initiatives to resolve the ongoing ethnic crisis in the state

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh addresses the 42nd Maralui Karalimei Swijoikang General Conference at Maram in Senapati district on Saturday. (PTI)

Updated on Jan 12, 2025 02:42 PM IST

ByThomas Ngangom

Policewoman dies after being hit by lorry on highway

She and a male civilian died at the scene of the double crash, with a third person taken to hospital.

Pc Rosie Prior (North Yorkshire Police/PA)

Published on Jan 12, 2025 10:41 AM IST

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Mahakumbh: Batuks from Varanasi getting hands-on training at Akhada camp

Over 450 Vedic and Sanskrit scholars staying among the seers to learn how to perform rituals and conduct themselves

In the Mahanirwani akhada camp, there are 450 of his fellow ‘batuks’ (students) performing different tasks and helping senior sadhus while learning how to serve food, how to talk and interact. (Anil Kumar Maurya/HT)

Updated on Jan 12, 2025 07:24 AM IST

ByK Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj

Varanasi to get tech centre to boost MSMEs, handicrafts

The initiative as a crucial step toward strengthening the local economy and positioning Varanasi as a hub for skilled manufacturing and handicrafts.

A proposed centre is expected to meet the specific needs of local industries and artisans. (File)

Updated on Jan 12, 2025 07:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Varanasi

Mahakumbh: Scuffle erupts between sadhus and Jal Nigam contractors over water taps

Two sadhus were seriously injured in the altercation and were admitted to the hospital. Enraged sadhus subsequently blocked traffic in Sector 20.

Updated on Jan 12, 2025 07:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mahakumbh Nagar

Two sisters fall to death from fourth floor in Gurugram

Two sisters fell to their deaths in Gurugram; police suspect robbery gone wrong, while family alleges foul play. Investigation ongoing.

Police said that they were informed about the deaths by the homeowner, who runs a furniture business in Sector 65. (Representational image)

Updated on Jan 12, 2025 07:28 AM IST

ByLeena Dhankhar

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Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh announced an ex-gratia of ₹10 lakhs for soldiers who have laid down their lives on duty

Millions participated in the first Amrit Snan of Mahakumbh 2025 on Makar Sankranti, with enhanced capacity allowing 2 lakh devotees to bathe hourly.

The Kinnar Akhada, along with their hundreds of trans community members, arrived in a procession of 51 ‘chariots’ at Sangam Nose

Goa’s tourism sector has been at the receiving end of negative publicity on social media with certain influencers claiming that the state was almost empty across the month of December, considered to be peak season

A pilot initiative has already begun in Rairangpur region of Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district where 200 millilitres of milk are being given to 1,184 students across 29 schools

Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai also said that a building will be constructed for journalists and it will be named after the deceased scribe Mukesh Chandrakar

Of the total arrests made, 1,746 were sent back to their home country. Among the remaining 1,069 persons, 474 are in Indian prisons.

2,000 Ganga Sevadoots ensured safety and cleanliness during the Paush Purnima festival at Mahakumbh, supported by scouts and police for smooth operations.

Various organisations host ‘bhandaras’, food stalls set up by fair administration witness huge crowds

Special puja, offering of prasad (consecrated food) to the deity, hoisting of Parv Dhwaj (flag of the festival) will precede the holy dip at the Sangam

Spurred by zest and undeterred by the early morning chill, pilgrims from across the country and abroad bathe at Sangam

The Odisha government has also announced free healthcare for those jailed during Emergency in 1975-77

Allan Casey said ‘all eyes are on Glasgow’ as the UK’s first safer drug consumption room opens its doors.

Swami Kaushaliyanand Giri aka Tina Ma, Maha Mandaleshwar (Uttar Pradesh) of Kinnar Akhada and member of Uttar Pradesh Kinnar Welfare Board, led a large group of her disciples and members of the trans community in a holy dip.

The accused woman, in her late thirties, has been presented before the court and sent to judicial custody

While around 25 of the workers managed to escape the nearly 300-feet deep well-shaped mine, at least 9 got trapped.

Connor Cude, 25, admitted three counts of breaching the order and is due to be sentenced on February 24.

The incident occurred around 2:20pm on Saturday when a scaffold supporting a newly-constructed framework across a 7,500 sqft area at the station collapsed.

The ban on entry of all types of vehicles into the fair area came into effect at 8 pm on January 11 and will remain in place until 8 pm on January 15

IMD rules out any possibility of rain, but dense fog (50-200 meters) is expected at some places during late night/morning.

Sadhus of 13 akhadas will take a holy dip at the Sangam on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday, Mela admin gears up

According to additional mela officer Vivek Chaturvedi, the mela administration has made proper arrangements for about 25 lakh Kalpwasis.

The 45-day Mahakumbh Mela-2025 starts on Paush Purnima with 15 million devotees expected at the Sangam, amid tight security and extensive preparations.

Police were called to Rochdale Road at 11.30pm on Saturday to reports of a stabbing, Greater Manchester Police said.

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh appealed to church and community leaders to take responsibility and initiatives to resolve the ongoing ethnic crisis in the state

She and a male civilian died at the scene of the double crash, with a third person taken to hospital.

Over 450 Vedic and Sanskrit scholars staying among the seers to learn how to perform rituals and conduct themselves

The initiative as a crucial step toward strengthening the local economy and positioning Varanasi as a hub for skilled manufacturing and handicrafts.

Two sadhus were seriously injured in the altercation and were admitted to the hospital. Enraged sadhus subsequently blocked traffic in Sector 20.

Two sisters fell to their deaths in Gurugram; police suspect robbery gone wrong, while family alleges foul play. Investigation ongoing.

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