Kumbh to generate Rs 1.2 lakh crore revenue: CIIBusinesses associated with Kumbh generate employment for over 6 lakh workers across various sectors.
21 Jan, 2019, 11.25 AM IST
Sacred and political: World's largest religious festival to kick off in IndiaDevout Hindus believe that bathing in the waters of the Ganges absolves people of sins and bathing at the time of the Kumbh brings salvatio...
21 Dec, 2018, 09.40 AM IST
Government to launch Kumbh promotion campaignThe tourism ministry will organise familiarisation tours for overseas tour operators to visit India for the Kumbh and will promote the even...
20 Dec, 2018, 07.58 AM IST
Over 70 mission heads visit Allahabad to witness Kumbh Mela preparationsMassive preparations are underway for the Kumbh Mela which has been recognised by the UNESCO as an "intangible cultural heritage of humanit...
15 Dec, 2018, 03.32 PM IST
A Kumbh like no other: UP government prepares blueprint, will pump in Rs 2000 crore for the eventState government has prepared a blueprint for the Kumbh Mela to be held early 2019, pumping in more than Rs 2000 crore to make it the grand...
11 May, 2018, 11.46 PM IST
UNESCO recognises Kumbh Mela as India's cultural heritage"A very proud moment for us as sacred Kumbh Mela is just inscribed as the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO," Culture Mini...
08 Dec, 2017, 09.10 AM IST
Smart Ganga City programme launched in 10 citiesUnion Urban Development Minister Naidu and Water Resources Minister Bharti launched the works through video conferencing.
13 Aug, 2016, 11.50 PM IST
Twist Mobile promises to take you on a virtual darshanThe MP government will be deploying 40,000 police personnel, 15,000 government employees, and 10,000 NGOs/volunteers for crowd management.
15 Apr, 2016, 05.10 PM IST
Kumbh Mela Experiment to predict stampede risk 30 minutes in advanceAn estimated 10 crore devotees are expected to take part in the month-long Ujjain Kumbh Mela, which takes place once every 12 years.
13 Apr, 2016, 04.00 AM IST
Modi government could nominate 'Kumbh Mela' for Unesco's cultural heritage listA formal written proposal has been made by a trustee of the Trimbakeshwar Devatsthan Trust and submitted to the Union ministry of culture.
27 Oct, 2015, 04.11 AM IST
Seer demands formation of development authority for Kumbh MelaThe seer alleged that lakhs of devotees from across the country are visiting the ongoing Kumbh Mela here, but they have not been given basi...
24 Sep, 2015, 02.12 PM IST
Here's why you should visit Nashik right now!The Nashik Kumbh Mela is believed to be the most sacred of all the Hindu festivals and carries its essence from mythological tale of demigo...
13 Aug, 2015, 09.08 AM IST
Companies dive in for mega branding at KumbhIn the 2015 Kumbh Mela in Nashik in Maharashtra, over 100 million people will gather over three months to create an unbeatable opportunity ...
18 Jul, 2015, 11.46 AM IST
Maha Kumbh in Nashik to generate Rs 10,000 crore revenue for state government: ReportAs per the report, the hotel industry is aiming at 100% occupancy rate for Kumbh that is currently 55-60% on an average, the research added.
10 Jul, 2015, 05.35 PM IST
Afzal Guru hanged: High security at Maha Kumbh MelaSecurity forces have been put on high alert in and around Allahabad, where an estimated 3 cr pilgrims will gather early on Sunday morning, ...
10 Feb, 2013, 04.50 AM IST
Sunday ET: Kumbh mela dates back to mid-19th century, shows researchThere is no doubt, of course, that an annual mela took place in Prayag since ancient times — as it still does, every year, calling itself t...
10 Feb, 2013, 04.49 AM IST
- Railways to start special 'Bharat Tirth' tourist trains
In a bid to promote tourism, Railways will be launching 16 special 'Bharat Tirth' trains connecting popular tourist sites as also pilgrimag...
24 Feb, 2010, 03.11 PM IST