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Construction of pucca ghats at three sites along the banks of Ganga and Yamuna gaining pace with state govt releasing funds for developmental projects in view of Maha Kumbh 2025. Pucca ghat at Qila ghat near Akbar Fort over 50% complete, concrete stairs covering 30m visible now. Prayagraj Mela Authority obtained NOC from Army, tender process completed last year. Govt sanctioned Rs 8 crore for the project. Ghat being constructed to withstand flood water. State govt expediting projects for Maha Kumbh 2025, Setu Nirman Nigam started work on five ROBs.
Two youngsters drowned in Yamuna at Jogi Ghat of Dariyabad. Saif and Naman, aged between 15 and 18 years, drowned while bathing. Search and rescue operations are ongoing for the second body.
Two youths drowned in the Brahmaputra river in Guwahati, with one body recovered by the State Disaster Response Force. The incident occurred while they were swimming in the river on Sunday afternoon. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing to locate the other youth.
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