As per the latest recorded data on 4 February, faecal coliform levels in the Ganges surged after a major bathing event at the Maha Kumbh Mela, reaching 11,000 units per 100 millilitres near Shastri Bridge and 7,900 units per 100 millilitres at Sangam – far above the safe limit of 2,500 units per 100 millilitres.
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Khaleej Times on MSNIndia's Modi uses mega Hindu festival to burnish credentialsThe quest of millions seeking salvation at the world's largest religious festival has also been a golden opportunity for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to burnish Hindu nationalist credentials. Undeterred by packed trains,
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Hosted on MSNIndia's Modi uses Hindu festival to boost agendaThe quest of millions seeking salvation at the world's largest religious festival has also been a golden opportunity for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to burnish Hindu nationalist credentials. Undeterred by packed trains,
An interview featuring a Hindu monk has been misinterpreted online following a deadly stampede at the Kumbh Mela festival in India. Social media users claim the clip shows the saint reprimanding the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh state in a phone call for his alleged mismanagement of the massive religious festival,
"The reasons for increased faecal coliform can be several, such as sewage leakage and animal waste, but the amount of faecal coliform in Prayagraj is as per the standards," he added. He accused the opposition of running a "false campaign" to defame the Kumbh Mela.
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ABP Live on MSNMahakumbh 2025: Over 62 Crore Devotees Participate as Sacred Rituals Continue at Triveni SangamThe ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj has become a symbol of faith and devotion, with millions of devotees flocking to the Sangam for a sacred dip. As of today, the 43rd day of the Maha Kumbh, over 62 crore people have already participated in the holy baths.
As the Mahakumbh Mela 2025 continues in Prayagraj, millions of devotees are taking the holy dip at Triveni Sangam. Authorities aim to highlight the grandeur of this spiritual event while combating misinformation.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath rejects reports of Maha Kumbh water contamination, assures devotees that Sangam water is safe for both bathing and consumption.
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Asian News International on MSNImmersed in devotion, Katrina Kaif, Raveena Tandon perform aarti at Maha KumbhExperiencing the magic of devotion, Bollywood leading ladies Katrina Kaif and Raveena Tandon performed an evening aarti at the ongoing Maha Kumbh mela on Monday. While Raveena was joined by her daughter Rasha at the sacred event,
Singer Vishal Dadlani challenges Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to drink water from the Maha Kumbh river, countering claims of its potability despite high levels of faecal bacteria.
The quest of millions seeking salvation at the world's largest religious festival has also been a golden opportunity for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to burnish Hindu nationalist credentials.
On Wednesday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath insisted that the water ... a dip at Sangam - the confluence of India's most sacred Ganges river with the Yamuna river and the mythical Saraswati ...
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