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Soon, STPs across UP to be monitored every day for output

The move follows concerns over reports of high fecal coliform levels in river water during the Mahakumbh.The STP cell, likely to be formed in a month, will collect data of these plants and monitor their performance daily, thereby promoting swift repair in case of any malfunction

Currently, daily accountability is missing as defunct STPs are managed at the local level with no state level monitoring in place. “But this will not be the case anymore. Each STP will be monitored every day, and a report will be submitted, stating reduction in its capacity, if any,” said an officer. (Picture for representation)

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Updated on Apr 27, 2025 12:45 PM IST

ByGaurav Saigal

Happy Passia wanted to launch terror attacks at Mahakumbh venue: UP Police

Happy Passia was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation earlier this week for allegedly entering the US illegally.

Harpreet Singh alias Happy Passia is accused of being involved in terror attacks in Punjab and is allegedly affiliated with two international terrorist organisations.

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Updated on Apr 20, 2025 04:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

PMC to maintain six ghats built before Mahakumbh

In addition to Dashashwamedh Ghat, the PMC will maintain Rasulabad Ghat, Qila Ghat, Boat Club Ghat, Mahewa Ghat, and Gyan Ganga Ghat

A separate allocation from the government has been sought to support these maintenance activities. (For representation only)

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Published on Apr 19, 2025 05:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

Projects worth ₹50k crore transformed Kashi in 11 years: Yogi

PM’s dedicated efforts to bring national, international recognition to Kashi and UP products have yielded remarkable results, says chief minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being felicitated by chief minister Yogi Adityanath, as he reaches the venue in his parliamentary constituency, in Varanasi on Friday. UP governor Anandiben Patel and deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak also seen. (ANI Photo)

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Published on Apr 12, 2025 05:52 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Prepaid taxis soon at Prayagraj Jn, Chheoki and Knp central

The station’s parking area had been completely closed to manage the large influx of passengers during the event

The introduction of prepaid taxis is expected to provide relief to passengers. (For representation only)

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Published on Apr 09, 2025 05:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

UP govt to study economic impact of Mahakumbh on 11 districts

The local bodies directorate has asked municipal commissioners and executive officers to provide detailed information on the festival’s impact.

An aerial view of the Sangam area showing thousands of devotees gathering for the Maghi Purnima sacred bath during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj on February 12, 2025. (File)

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Published on Apr 05, 2025 06:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Waqf Board acting as land mafia, this won’t work in U.P.: CM Yogi

As part of the Nishadraj Jayanti celebrations, the CM also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 181 development projects worth ₹579 crore in Prayagraj

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath addressing an event at Shrinverpur Dham in Prayagraj on April 3. (HT photo)

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Published on Apr 03, 2025 09:41 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

BJP-RSS coordination committee meeting: Yogi listens to Sangh affiliates’ concerns, assures to resolve them

Coordination committee meets every three to four months to discuss and resolve issues, chief minister’s presence adds to its significance

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath. (FILE PHOTO)

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Published on Apr 02, 2025 10:52 PM IST

ByBrajendra K Parashar, Lucknow

Waqf Amendment Bill: BJP’s only aim is to gain votes, says Akhilesh Yadav

The BJP has been misleading Hindus, and now they’re trying to mislead Muslims too. The Waqf Amendment Bill is being brought to take control of everything, said the SP chief.

Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Akhilesh Yadav speaks to the media at Parliament premises during the Budget session, in New Delhi on Tuesday (ANI)

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Published on Apr 01, 2025 10:40 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Sanoj Mishra, director linked to Monalisa’s film debut, arrested in rape case

Sanoj Mishra allegedly had physical relations with a woman in Muzaffarnagar before abandoning her, prompting her to file a police complaint.

The case came up after a 28-year-old woman accused Mishra of sexually assaulting her multiple times over four years.

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Updated on Mar 31, 2025 10:21 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Safety of Sanatan Dharam is integral to security of nation: Yogi

The CM was participating in the Shankhadhal and Bhandara organised to honour late Yogi Siddhnath in Agra on Wednesday

U.P. chief minister Yogi Adityanath at GIC ground event in Agra on Wednesday. (HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 26, 2025 10:53 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

8 years of service, security and good governance: U.P. CM

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath highlighted 8 years of progress, focusing on tourism, economic growth, and anti-corruption measures, announcing a Vikas Utsav.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath. (HT file)

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Published on Mar 25, 2025 06:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

‘1000 Hindu devotees missing from Maha Kumbh’, claims Akhilesh Yadav

Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav asked what was the budget allocated by the Centre for the Maha Kumbh.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.(Mushtaq Ali/Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Mar 19, 2025 09:24 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Sunita Williams' cousin reveals NASA astronaut's India visit plan

Sunita Williams’ cousin Falguni Pandya called the astronaut ‘a role model’, adding that she makes the best out of every situation she finds herself in.

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams being helped out of a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft on board the SpaceX recovery ship MEGAN after she, NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Butch Wilmore, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov landed in the water off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida, on March 18, 2025.(AFP)

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Updated on Mar 19, 2025 10:52 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Gandhi says oppn's voice silenced in new India': ‘LoP not permitted to speak'

LoP Rahul Gandhi told reporters outside Parliament that he also wanted to speak in the House.

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Published on Mar 18, 2025 04:37 PM IST

PTI |

‘One district, one mafia’ era in UP replaced by ODOP: Adityanath

CM highlights his government’s focus on connectivity, stating that efforts are underway to reduce travel time between Saharanpur and Delhi to just 1 hour and 45 minutes

UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath visits stalls at Yuva Udyami Vikas Abhiyan programme in Saharanpur district. (@myogiadityanath via PTI Photo)

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Published on Mar 17, 2025 08:33 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Yogi hits out at Mamata over Holi disturbances in Bengal

Adityanath said those who had said the “Mahakumbh of Prayagraj was “Mrityu Kumbh” were unable to control disturbance during Holi”.

The chief minister noted that the younger generation is increasingly relying on social media, but he pointed out a lack of quality content on these platforms. (Sourced)

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Published on Mar 17, 2025 05:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Gorakhpur

‘Couldn’t control upadrav on Holi': Yogi Adityanath slams Bengal CM

The Uttar Pradesh CM's remarks came in reference to the death of a 20-year-old, who was killed in a scuffle during Holi celebrations in West Bengal.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath hit out at Mamata Banerjee over her remarks on Maha Kumbh mela's alleged mismanagement. (HT File Photo)

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Published on Mar 16, 2025 11:01 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Unity during Holi, Kumbh shows strength of Sanatan traditions: Yogi

Despite attempts to spread misinformation, the unity displayed during Mahakumbh and Holi demonstrated the enduring strength of Sanatan traditions, Adityanath said.

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath hurls coloured powder on people during a procession on the occasion of Holi, in Gorakhpur. (SOURCED)

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Published on Mar 16, 2025 07:44 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Gorakhpur

Bareilly’s Ram Barat drenches city in Mahakumbh colours

This year’s Ram Barat introduced a special feature — sacred water from the Mahakumbh mixed with colours was sprinkled during the procession, adding a spiritual touch to the Holi revelry.

The festivities began on Thursday at 10 am at the Nrisimha Temple in Bamanpuri (Sourced)

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Published on Mar 13, 2025 08:13 PM IST

ByDeepak Lavania, Bareilly

PM Modi gifts Kumbh Gangajal to Mauritius Prez, Banarasi saree to first lady

On his visit to Mauritius, PM Narendra Modi gifted President Gokhool Gangajal and Makhana, representing India's agricultural diversity.

PM Narendra Modi gifts Gangajal water from Maha Kumbh in a brass and copper pot to Mauritius President Dharam Gokhool.

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Updated on Mar 11, 2025 05:06 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Investigation underway in New Delhi Railway Station stampede: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also announced the decision to create permanent waiting areas outside 60 stations across the country.

The New Delhi railway station stampede claimed the lives of 18 people, including three children.(PTI)

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Published on Mar 11, 2025 12:19 AM IST

ANI |

Police are for our safety, security: Shekhar Suman

Congratulating the Uttar Pradesh police on their podcast series, Suman said the initiative would help in beating the negative preconceptions surrounding the police

Shekhar Suman appears in the seventh episode of Beyond the Badge (Sourced)

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Published on Mar 10, 2025 08:42 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

UP Board exams: Invigilator caught promoting unfair means, booked

UP Board exam in Prayagraj saw an invigilator caught aiding cheating, with 4 candidates caught. 14,183 students were absent from the exams.

Students at an examination centre in Prayagraj on Sunday. (Anil Kumar Maurya/HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 10, 2025 08:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

Document Mahakumbh planning, management, minister tells officials

Officials were urged to document the Mahakumbh's planning and success, highlighting its global praise for cleanliness, safety, and economic benefits.

Minister AK Sharma and others in a a programme organised to felicitate and appreciate officials who contributed to organising the Mahakumbh, in Lucknow on Saturday. (Deepak Gupta/HT)

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Published on Mar 09, 2025 07:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Straw burning at Sangam raises pollution alarm in Prayagraj

Roughly, with 48 bathing ghats spread across a stretch of 12 kilometres in the mela area, over a quintal of straw was used to cover sand at each bathing ghat

Sanitation workers burning straw dumps in Sector 21 of the mela on Saturday. (Anil Kumar Maurya/HT)

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Published on Mar 09, 2025 06:48 AM IST

ByKenneth John, Prayagraj

After Kashi, Ayodhya, it’s Mathura’s turn, says Yogi

Addressing a gathering at Rangotsav 2025, Adityanath said schemes to the tune of ₹100 crore are already on for the development of Mathura.

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath at the inauguration of ‘Rangotsav 2025’ in Barsana on Friday. (HT)

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Published on Mar 08, 2025 05:48 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra:

BKI terrorist with ISI links arrested in Uttar Pradesh

A terrorist of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) with alleged links to Pakistan’s ISI was arrested from Kaushambi district in the early hours of Thursday in a joint operation by Uttar Pradesh special task force (STF) and Punjab Police, an official said

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Published on Mar 07, 2025 06:54 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

World will remember Mahakumbh as a unique event for long: Yogi in Council

He called the religious fair not just a symbol of faith but also a major boost to the state’s economy

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Published on Mar 06, 2025 09:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

‘Lot of efforts’: Boatman praised by Adityanath for ₹30 cr Mahakumbh earnings

Yogi Adityanath had shared the ‘success story’ of the boatman's family, highlighting their earnings during the 45-day-long Mahakumbh

Pintu Mahra with his kin, including his mother, Shuklawati Mahra, on the Sangam banks in Prayagraj.(HT_PRINT)

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Updated on Mar 06, 2025 04:40 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

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The move follows concerns over reports of high fecal coliform levels in river water during the Mahakumbh.The STP cell, likely to be formed in a month, will collect data of these plants and monitor their performance daily, thereby promoting swift repair in case of any malfunction

Happy Passia was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation earlier this week for allegedly entering the US illegally.

In addition to Dashashwamedh Ghat, the PMC will maintain Rasulabad Ghat, Qila Ghat, Boat Club Ghat, Mahewa Ghat, and Gyan Ganga Ghat

PM’s dedicated efforts to bring national, international recognition to Kashi and UP products have yielded remarkable results, says chief minister

The station’s parking area had been completely closed to manage the large influx of passengers during the event

The local bodies directorate has asked municipal commissioners and executive officers to provide detailed information on the festival’s impact.

As part of the Nishadraj Jayanti celebrations, the CM also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 181 development projects worth ₹579 crore in Prayagraj

Coordination committee meets every three to four months to discuss and resolve issues, chief minister’s presence adds to its significance

The BJP has been misleading Hindus, and now they’re trying to mislead Muslims too. The Waqf Amendment Bill is being brought to take control of everything, said the SP chief.

Sanoj Mishra allegedly had physical relations with a woman in Muzaffarnagar before abandoning her, prompting her to file a police complaint.

The CM was participating in the Shankhadhal and Bhandara organised to honour late Yogi Siddhnath in Agra on Wednesday

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath highlighted 8 years of progress, focusing on tourism, economic growth, and anti-corruption measures, announcing a Vikas Utsav.

Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav asked what was the budget allocated by the Centre for the Maha Kumbh.

Sunita Williams’ cousin Falguni Pandya called the astronaut ‘a role model’, adding that she makes the best out of every situation she finds herself in.

LoP Rahul Gandhi told reporters outside Parliament that he also wanted to speak in the House.

CM highlights his government’s focus on connectivity, stating that efforts are underway to reduce travel time between Saharanpur and Delhi to just 1 hour and 45 minutes

Adityanath said those who had said the “Mahakumbh of Prayagraj was “Mrityu Kumbh” were unable to control disturbance during Holi”.

The Uttar Pradesh CM's remarks came in reference to the death of a 20-year-old, who was killed in a scuffle during Holi celebrations in West Bengal.

Despite attempts to spread misinformation, the unity displayed during Mahakumbh and Holi demonstrated the enduring strength of Sanatan traditions, Adityanath said.

This year’s Ram Barat introduced a special feature — sacred water from the Mahakumbh mixed with colours was sprinkled during the procession, adding a spiritual touch to the Holi revelry.

On his visit to Mauritius, PM Narendra Modi gifted President Gokhool Gangajal and Makhana, representing India's agricultural diversity.

Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also announced the decision to create permanent waiting areas outside 60 stations across the country.

Congratulating the Uttar Pradesh police on their podcast series, Suman said the initiative would help in beating the negative preconceptions surrounding the police

UP Board exam in Prayagraj saw an invigilator caught aiding cheating, with 4 candidates caught. 14,183 students were absent from the exams.

Officials were urged to document the Mahakumbh's planning and success, highlighting its global praise for cleanliness, safety, and economic benefits.

Roughly, with 48 bathing ghats spread across a stretch of 12 kilometres in the mela area, over a quintal of straw was used to cover sand at each bathing ghat

Addressing a gathering at Rangotsav 2025, Adityanath said schemes to the tune of ₹100 crore are already on for the development of Mathura.

A terrorist of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) with alleged links to Pakistan’s ISI was arrested from Kaushambi district in the early hours of Thursday in a joint operation by Uttar Pradesh special task force (STF) and Punjab Police, an official said

He called the religious fair not just a symbol of faith but also a major boost to the state’s economy

Yogi Adityanath had shared the ‘success story’ of the boatman's family, highlighting their earnings during the 45-day-long Mahakumbh

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