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IIIT-A to introduce Indian Constitution as minor subject for BTech students

PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 5 -- The Indian Institute of Information Technology-Allahabad (IIIT-A) has decided to offer the study of the Indian Constitution as a minor optional subject for its BTech students. Ins... Read More


Cultural performances begin at 'Kala Sangam' in Magh Mela in Prayagraj

PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 5 -- The Magh Mela is not just a religious gathering but also a lively celebration of India's Sanatan traditions and cultural diversity. This spirit is being highlighted through the Ka... Read More


Body of student accused of rape found hanging from tree in Prayagraj

PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 5 -- A 17-year-old Class 10 student, who had been accused of raping a minor disabled girl, was found hanging from a tree in a Mahua orchard outside a village in Kaushambi district on S... Read More


Sex racket busted in Prayagraj; mastermind among 9 arrested

PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 5 -- Police on Sunday claimed to have busted a sex racket allegedly being run from a house owned by a woman IAS officer in the Naibasti area under the Kydganj police station limits her... Read More


Strict crowd control measures eased at rly stations in Prayagraj

PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 4 -- Railway authorities here on Sunday withdrew Mahakumbh-like restrictions at major railway stations in Prayagraj, after the Paush Purnima bathing festival of Magh Mela-2026 drew far... Read More


MAGH MELA: Faith flows at Sangam on Paush Purnima, over 31 lakh take holy dip

PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 4 -- Magh Mela 2026 began on Saturday with the auspicious Paush Purnima bathing ritual, attracting an impressive turnout despite overcast skies and cold winds. Devotees started arrivin... Read More


UP Basic Education Council releases holiday calendar, Basant Panchami holiday restored

PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 4 -- The Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Council has released the holiday calendar for 2026-27 for government-run primary, upper primary and composite schools spread across the state. T... Read More


Man gets 20 years jail term for kidnapping and rape of minor in Pratapgarh

PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 4 -- A district court in Pratapgarh has sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for the kidnapping and rape of a 17-year-old girl in July last year. The court also imposed... Read More


Pilgrim slips while boarding moving train, RPF SI to the rescue

PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 4 -- A potentially fatal accident was averted on Saturday morning at Prayagraj Junction under the Railway Protection Force's (RPF) 'Operation Jeevan Raksha'. An alert RPF sub-inspector... Read More


Waiting list candidates have no absolute right to appointment: Allahabad high court

PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 3 -- The Allahabad high court has held that a candidate placed on a waiting list has no absolute right to appointment and that a waiting list cannot be in existence for an indefinite p... Read More