Prayagraj
Coverage of Prayagraj in the Nexus archive.
- Permission for Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Prayagraj revoked by venue provider
The permission for Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Prayagraj was revoked by the venue provider. The trust cited waterlogging issues and a High Court directive restricting KP College ground use to sports and educational activities.
- Over 26,000 government primary schools shut in U.P. after BJP came to power: Akhilesh Yadav
Over 26,000 government primary schools in Uttar Pradesh were shut after BJP came to power, according to Akhilesh Yadav. The highest closures occurred in Lakhimpur Kheri (758), Sitapur (650), Prayagraj (638), and Gorakhpur (around 500), the home district of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
- Akhilesh alleges students abducted by U.P. police in Prayagraj, authorities refute claim
Akhilesh alleges that students were abducted by the U.P. police in Prayagraj during a protest. Authorities refute the claim, stating that anti-social elements caused violence and property damage, and have arrested 10 individuals identified through CCTV footage who were not students.
- Dust storms and lightning kill at least 96 people in northern India
Dust storms and lightning killed at least 96 people in northern India, injuring over 50 and damaging homes and infrastructure. The storms swept across several districts in Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state. Emergency teams have been deployed to affected areas.