Watch report on what is the reality behind the viral video of Hundreds of bodies found buried on banks of river Ganga in Prayagraj of uttar pradesh.
"For the last 2-3 months, people have been burying their dead here. Sand covering the bodies is blown away by strong winds, exposing the decomposing bodies. Predatory birds and dogs feast gather and feast on the remains. The government should make arrangements for proper burials," a local, Dina Yadav said.
In a bid to raise awareness about COVID-19 pandemic, students of Allahabad University's Fine Arts faculty created sand art at Sangam Ghat. Artists have created a sand sculpture of Uttar Pradesh Police wearing a face mask, battling the contagious disease. Uttar Pradesh registered 15,353 fresh COVID cases in past 24 hours.
Controversy over Azaan dates back to 2017 when singer Sonu Nigam tweeted about his annoyance at being woken up by Azaan early in the morning.
The Special Task Force of Uttar Pradesh Police has naturalised two wanted criminals in an encounter in Arail of Prayagraj district.
Prayagraj district administration showered flower petals on devotees at Triveni Sangam, on the occasion of 'Magh Purnima'.
The nation is celebrating 'Magh Purnima' on Feb 27. Devotees took holy dip on the auspicious occasion in Haridwar and also offered prayers at the ghat. Similarly, devotees took holy dip on occasion of 'Magh Purnima' in Prayagraj as well. According to Hindu calendar, 'Magh Purnima' falls on full moon day.
Taking a holy dip in River Ganga, donating and performing virtues on the day of Mauni Amavasya is considered very auspicious.
All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary and in-charge of Uttar Pradesh Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will take a holy dip at Sangam in Prayagraj district on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya. The Congress leader is scheduled to reach Prayagraj at 11 am, where she will also participate in that Magh Mela at Sangam.
A large number of foreign tourists are getting attracted towards Magh Mela. Magh Mela is an annual festival that is held in the month of 'Magha' according to the Hindu calendar, near river banks and Hindu temples. Foreign tourists are also performing Kalpvas on the bank of Sangam Ghat in UP's Prayagraj.
Prayagraj will soon become a pilgrimage centre for followers of the Nath sect. The Akhil Bharatvarshiya Avdhoot Bhesh Barah Panth Yogi Mahasabha has bought two bigha land for setting up a Gorakshnath temple and ashram.
Nearly 50 archaeological sites have been found in Prayagraj by a team from the department of Ancient History, Culture and Archaeology in the Ishwar Saran PG College.
People offered prayers at Sangam Ghat in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on January 01.
Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) has set up a state-of-the-art Operation Control Centre (OCC) in Prayagraj.
The "kalpwasis" are regarded as the most faithful pilgrims, who vow to live an austere and minimalist life on the banks of the Ganga for a month, Ashutosh Varshney, the convenor of the Ram Naam Bank and the Ram Sewa Trust, who put up camps at the Magh Mela, said.
Amid the chilly winters in northern India, Uttar Pradesh is also experiencing cold waves and dense fog.
Two people died after a gas leak took place in Uttar Pradesh's IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited) plant in Prayagraj on December 22. On the incident, IFFCO Unit Head Phulpur, MM Ahmad said, "The incident took place on December 22,
Dense fog enveloped Kanpur city of Uttar Pradesh on December 20.
Despite being the most populous state, Uttar Pradesh has the lowest positivity and mortality rate, informed Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on December 16. "Despite being the most populous state, UP has given best results for COVID management.
Dense fog enveloped Amritsar city of Punjab on December 13. It led to low visibility on Amritsar-Tarn Taran Highway. Fog delayed train services at the Prayagraj railway station leaving passengers stranded for hours.
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