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Parliament Budget Session Highlights: Ganga water was fit for bathing during Maha Kumbh, Govt tells Parliament • Mar. 11, 2025, 5:04 AM ET (The Indian Express)
On Yogi govt’s 8 years, ministers to fan out in districts with Kumbh jal • Mar. 10, 2025, 4:28 PM ET (The Indian Express)
Boatman who earned ₹30 crore during Mahakumbh sold family jewellery: Report • Mar. 6, 2025, 3:24 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Yogi Adityanath on Maha Kumbh stampede: ‘We didn’t allow the incident to be excessively highlighted as it would create panic’ • Mar. 4, 2025, 4:23 AM ET (The Hindu)
Success of Kumbh Mela further strengthened Sanatana Dharma, says Chinna Jeeyar Swamy • Mar. 3, 2025, 3:01 AM ET (The Hindu)

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