Haridwar, Nov. 21 -- The preparations for the upcoming Ardh Kumbh Mela, to be held in 2027, have picked up speed across Haridwar, officials in the know said on Thursday. "From new Ganga ghats to improved roads, various permanent projects are underway within the Ardh Kumbh budget," said Ardh Kumbh Mela officer Sonika, who goes by her first name. According to the Ardh Kumbh Mela officer, these projects are expected to bolster crowd management. htc...