Sangam

Ajay Devgn takes over from Virat Kohli as menswear brand ambassador

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday April 16, 2013

Actor Ajay Devgn has been roped in by Sangam textiles as the brand ambassador of their formal men's wear category.

Lakhs throng Kumbh on Maghi Poornima

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday February 25, 2013

The penultimate bathing day of the 55-day Maha Kumbh - Maghi Poornima - began early Monday at the Sangam in Allahabad, with lakhs taking an early holy dip in the Ganga.

Two killed in stampede at Kumbh Mela

Press Trust of India | Sunday February 10, 2013

Two people were killed in a stampede at the Mahakumbh mela here today as three crore pilgrims converged for a holy dip at Sangam on the auspicious occasion of 'Mauni Amavasya'.

Over three crore people take holy dip in Kumbh Mela on 'Mauni Amavasya'

Press Trust of India | Sunday February 10, 2013

Over three crore devotees led by ascetics of Hindu sects today took a holy dip at Sangam on 'Mauni Amavasya', considered the most auspicious day of bathing during the 12-yearly Kumbh congregation here.

Kumbh Mela: lakhs take the holy dip on 'Mauni Amavasya'

Press Trust of India | Sunday February 10, 2013

Lakhs of devotees today took a holy dip on the auspicious occasion of 'Mauni Amavasya' in the ongoing Maha Kumbh congregation at the Sangam in Allahabad.

3 crore devotees expected to take the holy dip at Kumbh Mela today

Edited by Amit Chaturvedi (With PTI inputs) | Sunday February 10, 2013

It's a big day at the Kumbh Mela as close to 3 crore people will take the plunge of 'holy dip' at the Sangam nose in Allahabad. The auspicious period set in at 2 pm yesterday and will continue till 2 pm today.

Lakhs of devotees take holy dip on 'Paush Poornima'

Press Trust of India | Sunday January 27, 2013

Lakhs of devotees today took a holy dip at the Sangam on the auspicious occasion of 'Paush Poornima' during the ongoing Mahakumbh in Allahabad.

Govinda's comedy is rustic: Juhi Chawla

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday January 23, 2013

Actress Juhi Chawla, who has entertained audiences with her impeccable comic timing in many films, says she is a great fan of Govinda when it comes to comedy.

Dalai Lama likely to attend Kumbh Mela at Allahabad

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday January 7, 2013

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama is likely to attend the Kumbh Mela starting in the Sangam city of Allahabad on January 14, officials said on Monday.

Countdown for Maha Kumbh begins

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday December 19, 2012

The countdown for Maha Kumbh 2013, beginning from January 14, has started, as hundreds of religious seers and followers of the Juna Akahada, Agni and Avahan Akahadas entered the Mela premises near the Sangam in Allahabad on Tuesday.

Bal Thackeray's ashes immersed in Sangam

Press Trust of India | Thursday November 22, 2012

The ashes of Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray were on Thursday immersed in the holy Sangam in Allahabad.

Delhi bus brakes fail, at least 14 people hit

Edited by Janaki Fernandes | Wednesday October 10, 2012

A bus in Delhi hit a group of pedestrians today after its brakes failed. At least 14 people have been injured by the DTC or state-run bus. The accident took place near the Batra Hospital in Sangam Vihar.

Farmers stage demonstration against proposed dam

Press Trust of India | Monday August 6, 2012

Farmers belonging to 'Tamilaga Vivasayeegal Sangam' (farmers association) today staged a demonstration in Erode demanding that the Centre instruct the Kerala government to withdraw its proposed move to construct a dam across River Bhavani at Attapadi...

Vasant Dhoble strikes again, arrests 31 in raid on a Mumbai bar

Written by Saurabh Gupta; edited by Mala Das | Saturday July 7, 2012

Mumbai Police's social service branch, which is headed by hockey stick-wielding cop Vasant Dhoble, raided a bar in suburban Mumbai on Friday night. The raid was conducted on Sangam Bar in Malad and the police say 14 bar girls were rescued and 28 cust...

Man killed by mob for shooting a property dealer in Uttar Pradesh

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 23, 2012

A wanted criminal was killed by a mob and his accomplice seriously injured after they allegedly shot a property dealer in Loni area, police said.Raju, a property dealer in the area, was allegedly shot at by the duo, identified as Vinod and Yakub, whe...