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Uttar Pradesh: Transgender sadhus take holy dip at Prayagraj, leave for Ayodhya

On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti festival, which holds great significance for the Hindu community, transgender sadhus took a holy dip at Prayagraj Sangam in Uttar Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Second phase of Kashi Tamil Sangamam begins on December 17

Centre announces schedule for second phase of Kashi Tamil Sangamam; IIT Madras launches registration portal. 1400 people from T.N. and Puducherry to travel to Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya for 8-day tour

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Atiq Ahmed henchman arrested after encounter in Prayagraj

Prayagraj Police arrested reward-carrying henchman of slain mafia don Atiq Ahmed after gunfire encounter. Nafees Biryani, key accused in Umesh Pal murder case, was apprehended. He had been absconding since the killing. Prayagraj Police had announced ₹50,000 reward for info leading to his arrest.

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Uttar Pradesh: Potters in Prayagraj begin preparing earthen lamps ahead of Diwali

The potters in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj have begun making eco-friendly earthen lamps (diyas) ahead of Diwali, the festival of lights.

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Uttar Pradesh: Superfast Express derails at Prayagraj; no casualties reported

The Suheldev Superfast Express going from Ghazipur City to Anand Vihar derailed at the Prayagraj outer area in Uttar Pradesh, a railway statement said late Tuesday evening.

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Viral video of U.P. man carrying dead wife’s body in a bundle on his shoulders creates uproar

According to local residents, the video shows a young man named Nakhad, who hails from Varanasi and has been living in Neebi Kala village of Jhunsi in Prayagraj district. His wife Anita, 26, had been unwell for several days and died on Friday due to the lack of treatment, fellow…

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IRCTC to operate Diwali Ganga Snana Yathirai Bharat Gaurav Train tour to coincide with Deepavali festival

IRCTC South Zone, Chennai to operate Diwali Ganga Snana Yathirai tour from Nov 9-17. Tourists can have 'Ganga Snanam' at Kashi on Deepavali. Tour covers holy places such as Prayagraj, Varanasi, Gaya & Rameswaram. Tourists get AC/Non-AC accommodation, transfers & Tamil veg food. Bookings can be done via website &…

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IAF Chief unveils new Ensign as the force marks 91st anniversary

Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Vivek Ram Chaudhari on Sunday unveiled a new Ensign for the force, as it marked its 91st anniversary, by the inclusion of the Air Force Crest in the top right corner of the Ensign, towards the fly side.

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PM Modi extends greetings to air warriors on IAF foundation day

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh & Yogi Adityanath wish Indian Air Force personnel on 91st Air Force Foundation Day. IAF celebrates with parade & air display in Prayagraj. IAF established in 1932, first operational squadron created in 1933. Valour, commitment & dedication of IAF ensure skies are safe.

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IAF to unveil new ensign at Air Force Day parade on October 8

IAF unveils new ensign at Air Force Day parade in Prayagraj. CDS Gen Anil Chauhan & ACM VR Chaudhari attending. Parade traditionally held at Hindon airbase till 2021.

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Over 100 aircraft, including Rafales, to be part of air show in Prayagraj: IAF officer

“This year, the Air Force is completing the 91st year of its establishment, to commemorate which an air show is being organised here on October 8 in the Sangam area,” Air Marshal R.G.K. Kapoor said.

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CSIR-NGRI releases 3D aquifer map of 10,000 sq.km area of Ganga-Yamuna ‘doab’ between Prayagraj and Kanpur

Scientists from Hyderabad’s CSIR-NGRI unveiled the 3D aquifer map of 10,000 sq.km area of Ganga-Yamuna ‘doab’. The map is expected to aid management and augmentation of groundwater resources. Hydrogeological linkages between two existing and one ancient river have also been discovered. Over 100 sites for managed aquifer recharge have been…

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Newly-inducted C295 aircraft likely to take part in Air Force Day celebrations in Prayagraj

The newly-inducted C-295 medium tactical transport aircraft is likely to take part in the upcoming Air Force Day celebrations in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, officials said on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP plans ‘OBC Mahakumbh’ in U.P. with eye on 2024 General Election

BJP plans 'OBC Mahakumbh' in Prayagraj to connect backward classes with party. Aim to mobilise 2 lakh people from 79 castes.

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NIA cracks down on CPI (Maoist) alleged revival attempts

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday said its searches across five districts of Uttar Pradesh _ Prayagraj, Chandauli, Varanasi, Deoria and Azamgarh _ were to thwart an alleged attempt by the leaders and members of the banned CPI (Maoist) to revive its operations.

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Bureaucracy: Six IAS officers shuffled in Uttar Pradesh, Navneet Singh Chahal appointed as DM of Prayagraj

Bhanu Chandra Goswami moved in as the new DM of Agra in place of Chahal. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttar Pradesh: One dies in clash between students in Prayagraj; 3 arrested

A scuffle broke out between a group of students in Parmanand Smarak Inter College in Prayagraj. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Nag Panchami 2023: Devotees throng ancient Nag Vasuki temple in UP's Prayagraj

A large number of devotees on Monday thronged the ancient Nag Vasuki temple in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh to offer their prayers to lord Shiva and Nag Vasuki on the occasion of the seventh ‘Shravan Somvar.’ Read further on Dynamite News:

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VHP pitches for Yogi-like “bulldozer” action in Haryana

The protests by the Hindu right-wing outfits were held across U.P., including in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Unnao, Agra, Azamgarh, Moradabad, Bareilly, Prayagraj, and Kanpur.

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Four more Vande Bharat routes to be launched this month amid low demand

Come the last week of July, the Indian Railways is considering introducing four new Vande Bharat train routes - Delhi to Chandigarh (243 km), Chennai to Tirunelveli (622 km), Gwalior to Bhopal (432 km) and Lucknow to Prayagraj (200 km).

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Homes for poor built on land reclaimed from slain U.P. gangster Atiq Ahmed

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on June 30 handed over keys of houses to 76 low income group persons under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) in Lukarganj area of Prayagraj on the land freed from murdered gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed. The flats were allotted through a lottery earlier this month.

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Vande Bharat train to be introduced from Saharanpur to Prayagraj, says Vaishnaw

“A detailed project report will be completed within 18 months’ time period.”

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A year in jail for Indian activist held over Prophet remarks row

Javed Mohammad is accused of instigating demonstrations but his family and lawyers say there is no evidence against him.

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Muslim ex-MP’s live TV murder in India raises rights concerns

Killing in police’s presence sparks allegations of targeted ‘political’ assassinations in BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh state.

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‘Blood stains’ found in Atiq Ahmed’s office: U.P. Police

Police found what appeared to be blood smeared on the walls of the abandoned office in Prayagraj of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed, who was shot dead recently while being taken for a medical checkup.

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