Kolkata restaurants brace for 15-20% higher footfalls this New Year's Eve. Special menus, live music, and offers aim to draw crowds despite long waits. Key spots like Park Street see hour-long queues.
Kolkata Police gears up for New Year's Eve with over 3,500 personnel, drone surveillance, and special traffic plans after weekend crowds flood city hotspots. Get details on restrictions and arrangements.
Dubai gears up for a historic 2026 New Year's Eve with 48 fireworks displays across 40 locations. Massive security and transport plans ensure a safe, dazzling celebration. Get all details here.
Central & Western Railway to run special suburban trains on Dec 31 midnight in Mumbai. Check full schedule for CSMT, Kalyan, Harbour line, Churchgate, and Virar services for safe travel.
Prayagraj's churches, including Saint Joseph Cathedral, are beautifully illuminated for Christmas, attracting large crowds. Festive fervour grips the city as communities celebrate.
Prayagraj's air connectivity gets a boost with a new flight to Hindon Airport from January. Airlines agree to add more flights once night landing facilities are operational. Read the latest updates.
Prayagraj authorities mandate prior DM permission for all New Year's Eve entertainment events. Violators face Rs 20,000 fine or 6-month jail. Apply online via up-gst.com/entertainmenttax.
Planning last-minute Christmas shopping? Many major stores like Walmart, Target, and Costco are open on December 24 with special hours. Check the complete list of grocery and retail timings here before you head out.
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Seers and religious heads staged a major protest at the Prayagraj Mela Authority office, alleging favouritism in land allotment. Demands for accountability led to a sit-in. Read the full story.
Prayagraj Mela administration partners with Rapido for safe pilgrim transport. The initiative offers employment to youth and aims to reduce traffic congestion during the Magh Mela.
Prayagraj's bakeries are buzzing with Christmas orders. Discover why the traditional plum cake remains a favorite and how local shops like Iraani Bakery are celebrating the season. Explore festive flavors and prices.
Bengaluru deploys 20,000 police personnel and AI surveillance for New Year's Eve. New safety features in ride-hailing apps and the KSP app aim to protect citizens, especially women. Stay safe and celebrate responsibly.
Veteran actor Jackie Shroff celebrates the 30th anniversary of 'Trimurti' and 19th of 'Bhagam Bhag' on Instagram. Dive into the stories and star casts of these iconic Bollywood films.
Columnist George Netto recounts a freezing New Year's Eve where youthful exuberance triumphed over snobbery, offering a fresh perspective on renewal. Read his insightful opinion piece.
Day two of Prayagraj's 'Bazm-e-Virasat' festival featured legendary voices, literary giants, and cricket stars, celebrating the city's rich Ganga-Jamuni heritage. Read about the engaging sessions.
Prayagraj scholars demand official 'teerth kshetra' status for the city, seeking a 5-km sacred zone around Sangam. They also call for a ban on meat & alcohol and express concern over Hindu safety in Bangladesh. Read more.
Bazm-e-Virasat's opening day celebrated Prayagraj's soul through Lantarani's humour, Saints of Allahabad's depth, and Padma Shri Tipanya's Nirgun recital. Explore the city's unique cultural legacy.
Violence erupted between two groups at Allahabad University's SSL Hostel, causing traffic chaos. The administration has identified 25 inmates via CCTV and initiated disciplinary action. Read more.
The second edition of Bazm-e-Virasat began in Prayagraj, celebrating its heritage. Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia inaugurated it with a personal address and a tribute to Kakori martyrs. Read more.
Prayagraj's Sangam city celebrates its composite heritage with Bazm-e-Virasat, a 3-day festival of literature, music, cinema & discourse from Dec 19-21. Explore the full schedule.
Prayagraj gears up for Magh Mela with AI-based crowd control, 50 drones, and cyber help desks to ensure safety for an estimated 15 crore pilgrims. Full security plan revealed.
MP Praveen Patel leads high-level meeting with Railway Board officials to preserve Prayagraj's 165-year-old railway heritage. Key proposals include adaptive reuse and accurate documentation.
Prayagraj Magh Mela 2026 will blend spirituality with adventure sports like parasailing and jet skiing. A 5-acre zone in Arail aims to attract tourists year-round with world-class safety. #Prayagraj #AdventureTourism
A tragic fire in Prayagraj's Ganga Nagar claimed a man's life and hospitalized his wife and daughter. The blaze, sparked by a two-wheeler, highlights home safety risks. Read the full report.
UPCC leader Mukund Tiwari alleges Prayagraj's sanitation system has collapsed as workers are diverted to SIR campaign, leaving garbage piles and public anger rising. Authorities have been urged to act.
Prayagraj authorities draft a detailed traffic and safety plan for Magh Mela 2025, featuring ghats on Google Maps, 7 key routes, and special parking. Key dates: Makar Sankranti (Jan 15) & Mauni Amavasya (Jan 18).
Prayagraj district authorities have allocated land in Sohbatiyabagh for a new 500-bed working women's hostel, enhancing safety and accommodation for employed women in the region.
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