Government hiding Kumbh stampede death toll: Opposition
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Government hiding Kumbh stampede death toll: Opposition

The Hindu  

Keeping the heat on the government over the Kumbh stampede, the Opposition members in both houses of Parliament accused the Centre and the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Uttar Pradesh of hiding the death toll and other details of the tragedy. In Rajya Sabha, during the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut claimed that “2,000 people died” on January 29 at Kumbh. Congress’s Ranjeet Ranjan accused the government of hiding “dead bodies”. Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Manoj Kumar Jha called for banning all VIP visits and said the government denied pilgrims dignity even in death.

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Cong demands state govt to release list of Mahakumbh stampede victims
1 day, 16 hours ago

Cong demands state govt to release list of Mahakumbh stampede victims

Hindustan Times  

Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Ajay Rai on Tuesday accused the state government of not telling the truth about the death toll during the stampede on Mauni Amavasya at the Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2025. Pilgrims at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj Rai further alleged the state government was sending cash to the families of those who died in stampede without giving a death …

New Delhi station stampede: Govt says ₹2.01 crore paid to 33 affected families
2 weeks, 1 day ago

New Delhi station stampede: Govt says ₹2.01 crore paid to 33 affected families

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, A total of ₹2.01 crore was paid to 33 families whose members either died or got injured in the February 15 stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station, the government informed Lok Sabha on Wednesday. New Delhi station stampede: Govt says ₹ 2.01 crore paid to 33 affected families "In the instant case, an ex gratia of ₹10 …

Maha Kumbh Stampede: Judicial Commission records statement of Prayagraj officials
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Maha Kumbh Stampede: Judicial Commission records statement of Prayagraj officials

Hindustan Times  

The Judicial Commission investigating the stampede at Mahakumbh Mela on January 28 during Mauni Amavasya’s second Amrit Snan arrived in Prayagraj on Monday. The three-member commission, led by retired Justice Harsh Kumar of the Allahabad High Court, includes retired IAS officer DK Singh and retired IPS officer VK Gupta. During Monday’s proceedings, the commission sought detailed information about the crowd …

Investigation underway in New Delhi Railway Station stampede, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Investigation underway in New Delhi Railway Station stampede, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Hindustan Times  

Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Rajya Sabha on Monday that an investigation is underway in the New Delhi Railway Station stampede in which 18 people lost their lives. The New Delhi railway station stampede claimed the lives of 18 people, including three children. "Investigation is underway in the New Delhi railway station stampede," he said while speaking in the …

Over 66 crore devotees at Kumbh silenced naysayers: Yogi Adityanath
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Over 66 crore devotees at Kumbh silenced naysayers: Yogi Adityanath

India Today  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that the record number of devotees taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj during Maha Kumbh proved naysayers wrong. Speaking at the India Today Conclave 2025 on Saturday, the UP Chief Minister went on to say that it was not the "Mrityu Kumbh " like some people said, …

Kumbh stampede unfortunate, focus was safety of 8 crore devotees: Yogi Adityanath
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Kumbh stampede unfortunate, focus was safety of 8 crore devotees: Yogi Adityanath

India Today  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the stampede that occurred during the Mauni Amavasya Snan at the Kumbh Mela was an unfortunate incident and in the aftermath, the government's focus was on the safety of 8 crore devotees that were expected to take part in the festivities on the fateful day. "Apart from expressing grief over the incident, our …

Weeks after NDLS stampede, 5 senior officials including Delhi DRM shunted out
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Weeks after NDLS stampede, 5 senior officials including Delhi DRM shunted out

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Five senior officials, including the Delhi Divisional Railway Manager, Additional DRM and Assistant Security Commissioner of the Railway Protection Force, were transferred on Tuesday, a fortnight after a stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station killed 18 passengers headed to the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. Weeks after NDLS stampede, 5 senior officials including Delhi DRM shunted out …

Yogi Adityanath on Maha Kumbh stampede: ‘We didn’t allow the incident to be excessively highlighted as it would create panic’
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Yogi Adityanath on Maha Kumbh stampede: ‘We didn’t allow the incident to be excessively highlighted as it would create panic’

The Hindu  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said his government acted swiftly to control the situation after the January 29 stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, ensuring timely medical aid for victims while preventing widespread panic. Addressing a gathering of Indian Institute of Management and Indian Postal Service officials in Lucknow, Mr. Adityanath said, "We did not allow …

Kumbh stampede downplayed to avoid panic among 8 crore devotees: Yogi Adityanath
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Kumbh stampede downplayed to avoid panic among 8 crore devotees: Yogi Adityanath

India Today  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said his government acted swiftly to control the situation after the January 29 stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, ensuring timely medical aid for victims while preventing widespread panic. Addressing a gathering of Indian Institute of Management and Indian Postal Service officials in Lucknow, Adityanath said, "We did not allow the …

Maha Kumbh helps Adityanath strengthen position as household name beyond UP
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Maha Kumbh helps Adityanath strengthen position as household name beyond UP

Hindustan Times  

The 45-day Maha Kumbh that concluded last week in Prayagraj was mostly about chief minister Yogi Adityanath unlike the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya and Varanasi’s Kashi Vishwanath corridor, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi took centre stage. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath felicitating a municipal worker after the conclusion of Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Samajwadi Party leader and former …

CM Yogi speaks on Mahakumbh stampede: 'We did not allow the incident to be excessively highlighted because...'
3 weeks, 3 days ago

CM Yogi speaks on Mahakumbh stampede: 'We did not allow the incident to be excessively highlighted because...'

India TV News  

CM Yogi speaks on Mahakumbh stampede: 'We did not allow the incident to be excessively highlighted because.' Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said his government acted swiftly to prevent panic after the Mahakumbh stampede on January 29. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while addressing a gathering of Indian Institute of Management and Indian Postal Service officials in Lucknow …

New Delhi Station Stampede: Supreme Court rejects plea claiming 200 deaths, ’let victim families approach’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

New Delhi Station Stampede: Supreme Court rejects plea claiming 200 deaths, ’let victim families approach’

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea on Friday regarding the February 15 stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. The petitioners Anand Legal Aid Forum Trust claimed that around 200 deaths took place in the tragic incident, citing eyewitnesses. This comes almost a week after the Delhi High Court sought response from the Union Government and the Railways with respect to …

PM Modi on Maha Kumbh: ‘Mahayagna’ of unity concludes; apologizes for any shortcoming in services
1 month ago

PM Modi on Maha Kumbh: ‘Mahayagna’ of unity concludes; apologizes for any shortcoming in services

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday likened the massive Maha Kumbh congregation to the newly awakened consciousness of a nation breathing freely after breaking the shackles of a slavery mindset. Editorial | Mela and melee: On the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 and public safety The Prime Minister offered apology to "Mother Ganga, Mother Yamuna, Mother Saraswati" as well as people, …

Maha Kumbh 2025 ends with 66 crore attendees, stampedes, viral stars like Monalisa | Recap
1 month ago

Maha Kumbh 2025 ends with 66 crore attendees, stampedes, viral stars like Monalisa | Recap

Hindustan Times  

As the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj concluded on Wednesday, February 26, with the final holy dip on Mahashivratri, the world’s largest spiritual gathering is leaving behind more than just numbers – some faces like ‘Monalisa' and IIT 'Baba’ amid the overwhelming crowd of over 66 crore that made hit headlines and some tragic moments like stampedes. While …

Kumbh stampede inquiry commission will now also look into loss of life and property, U.P. government tells Allahabad HC
1 month ago

Kumbh stampede inquiry commission will now also look into loss of life and property, U.P. government tells Allahabad HC

The Hindu  

The Uttar Pradesh government which formed a judicial inquiry commission to ascertain the factors and circumstances that led to the stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on January 29 told the Allahabad High Court on Monday that it has expanded the scope of the commission to inquire into loss of lives and property in the stampede. The bench, while …

Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP over handling of economy, Mahakumbh
1 month ago

Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP over handling of economy, Mahakumbh

Deccan Chronicle  

Kanpur : Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday slammed the BJP over the handling of the economy and the Mahakumbh event in Prayagraj. ".The dream that the government showed of making a 1 trillion dollar economy has failed.the poor people are not able to understand what this game of million trillion is.The promises that were made to the people …

Ashwini Vaishnaw-led Railways orders X to remove 285 videos of New Delhi stampede, cites ‘ethical norms’: Report
1 month ago

Ashwini Vaishnaw-led Railways orders X to remove 285 videos of New Delhi stampede, cites ‘ethical norms’: Report

Live Mint  

The Railways Ministry has instructed X to remove 285 social media links featuring videos of the casualties from the February 15 stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, Hindustan Times reported. The ministry, citing “ethical norms” and the platform's content policy, issued the notice on February 17, requesting that action be taken within 36 hours, HT reported, citing sources. The notice, …

Covering a stampede
1 month ago

Covering a stampede

The Hindu  

In India, nobody bats an eye when they see crowded railway stations or men hanging from the open doors of the general compartment of a train. So, when a video landed in my inbox on February 15, 2025 showing a jam-packed station and people jostling with one another to board a train, I found nothing unusual or alarming about it. …

Report actions taken after stampedes, count the dead accurately
1 month, 1 week ago

Report actions taken after stampedes, count the dead accurately

New Indian Express  

The most galling thing about deadly stampedes is that they are avoidable. These tragedies followed the death of six devotees at the Tirupati temple in early January, and 121 deaths last July at a Bhole Baba’s gathering in Hathras. The 2013 Maha Kumbh saw at least 36 killed on a busy bathing day in February; the toll was more horrific …

Maha Kumbh Stampede | Can Judicial Commission's Role Be Expanded To Identify No. Of Casualties? : Allahabad HC Asks UP Govt
1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh Stampede | Can Judicial Commission's Role Be Expanded To Identify No. Of Casualties? : Allahabad HC Asks UP Govt

Live Law  

While dealing with a Public Interest Litigation petition seeking the details of persons missing after the stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on January 29, the Allahabad High Court today orally asked the State Government as to whether the scope of the inquiry of the Judicial Commission appointed by it could be expanded to include identifying the number of …

This is Mrityu Kumbh, not Maha Kumbh: Mamata Banerjee in Bengal assembly
1 month, 1 week ago

This is Mrityu Kumbh, not Maha Kumbh: Mamata Banerjee in Bengal assembly

Op India  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has raised serious concerns over the management of Maha Kumbh 2025, calling the event “Mrityu Kumbh” due to what she described as a lack of proper planning. The West Bengal CM, who was addressing the Legislative Assembly, expressed her respect for the holy Ganga Maa and the significance of the Maha Kumbh, but strongly …

Chandan Roy Sanyal on Maha Kumbh stampede: Can't imagine what the families went through
1 month, 1 week ago

Chandan Roy Sanyal on Maha Kumbh stampede: Can't imagine what the families went through

Hindustan Times  

Actor Chandan Roy Sanyal was attending an event in Lucknow when he received an invitation from the organisers to visit the Maha Kumbh. I reached on February 10, and got to stay for five days.” Chandan Roy Sanyal This was his first experience at Kumbh, and he reflects on the sheer scale of the event: “Millions of people were there. …

18 Die in New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Amid Kumbh Mela Rush. When Will Crowd Safety Improve?
1 month, 1 week ago

18 Die in New Delhi Railway Station Stampede Amid Kumbh Mela Rush. When Will Crowd Safety Improve?

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 17, 2025 15:02 IST - 4 MINS READ A confluence of poor railway safety measures and a frenzy of devotees rushing to board a special train heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela on February 15, resulted in the death of 18 people, mostly women. The New Delhi Railway Station tragedy is the second deadly stampede …

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Akhilesh Yadav seeks compensation to kin of devotees killed in accidents
1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Akhilesh Yadav seeks compensation to kin of devotees killed in accidents

The Hindu  

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday attacked the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government over alleged mismanagement in organising the Maha Kumbh Mela and demanded compensation to families of those killed in road accidents while travelling to the religious event. Mr. Yadav laid out a detailed chronology of what he called the BJP’s “flawed” policies and practices, claiming the ruling party …

AAP Blames BJP Government for New Delhi Railway Station Stampede, Seeks Accountability
1 month, 1 week ago

AAP Blames BJP Government for New Delhi Railway Station Stampede, Seeks Accountability

ABP News  

A devastating stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on the night of Saturday, February 15, led to several fatalities, with reports suggesting between 15 to 18 victims, although the actual number could be higher. The incident occurred after a sudden change in platform assignments, which triggered a stampede among the large crowd of devotees.AAP MP Sanjay Singh has pointed fingers …

AAP Blames Central Government for New Delhi Railway Station Stampede, Demands Accountability
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1 month, 1 week ago

AAP Blames Central Government for New Delhi Railway Station Stampede, Demands Accountability

ABP News  

A tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night led to multiple deaths, with eyewitnesses estimating the toll between 15 and 18, though actual numbers may be higher. The incident occurred due to overcrowding and sudden platform changes, causing panic among devotees.AAP MP Sanjay Singh held the central government responsible, accusing the BJP of negligence. He questioned, “How …

Confusion or overcrowding? What led to the New Delhi railway station stampede?
1 month, 1 week ago

Confusion or overcrowding? What led to the New Delhi railway station stampede?

Firstpost  

A deadly stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night claimed at least 18 lives, including three children. Police officials have said the confusion over similar train names and multiple train delays contributed to the tragedy Heavy rush of passengers to catch a train for Mahakumbh, at the New Delhi railway station, Saturday, February 15, 2025. PTI A …

Confusion or overcrowding? What led to the New Delhi railway station stampede?
1 month, 1 week ago

Confusion or overcrowding? What led to the New Delhi railway station stampede?

Firstpost  

A deadly stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night claimed at least 18 lives, including three children. Police officials have said the confusion over similar train names and multiple train delays contributed to the tragedy Heavy rush of passengers to catch a train for Mahakumbh, at the New Delhi railway station, Saturday, February 15, 2025. PTI A …

Delhi station stampede actual death toll concealed, exact number still unclear: AAP blames BJP
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi station stampede actual death toll concealed, exact number still unclear: AAP blames BJP

The Hindu  

The Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday held the BJP-led Central government “responsible for the stampede” at the New Delhi railway station that left 18 people dead and alleged that the actual death toll is being “concealed by officials” as eyewitness accounts do not match the official figures. On the other hand, the Railway Minister outright denied the incident,” senior AAP …

New Delhi railway station stampede: incident deeply heartbreaking, says Mamata Banerjee
1 month, 1 week ago

New Delhi railway station stampede: incident deeply heartbreaking, says Mamata Banerjee

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station and stressed the need for careful planning and management for the safety of people. At least 18 people were killed and more than a dozen injured in the stampede that broke out late Saturday night at the …

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede: Opposition accuses government of mismanagement
1 month, 1 week ago

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede: Opposition accuses government of mismanagement

The Hindu  

Condoling the death of 18 passengers at the New Delhi Railway Station, the Opposition blamed the Union government for mismanagement and asked why crowd control measures were not in place. Calling the incident “distressing”, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said that it once again highlighted the failure of railway authorities and the “insensitivity” of the …

DC Edit | Another avoidable Kumbh-linked tragedy
1 month, 1 week ago

DC Edit | Another avoidable Kumbh-linked tragedy

Deccan Chronicle  

A second fatal stampede involving Maha Kumbh pilgrims is two tragedies too many. A thorough probe is called for into the causes of the stampede on Saturday night at the New Delhi railway station because there is very little accountability when such unfortunate events take place, and all the blame is usually placed on the people. Was confusion created over …

Raut Claims 120–150 People Died in Delhi Stampede
1 month, 1 week ago

Raut Claims 120–150 People Died in Delhi Stampede

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Senior Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday accused the BJP government of hiding the stampede death figures at the New Delhi railway station, claiming at least 120 people were killed on Saturday night. According to state officials, at least 18 people were killed and more than a dozen injured in a stampede that broke out late Saturday night …

'Faltu Hai Kumbh': Lalu Prasad Sparks Row With Remark On Delhi Railway Station Stampede
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

'Faltu Hai Kumbh': Lalu Prasad Sparks Row With Remark On Delhi Railway Station Stampede

ABP News  

Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav sparked a row on Sunday saying the Maha Kumbh was "meaningless" as he blamed the Railways for the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station that killed 18 people. "The railway minister must resign after this incident… it’s a complete failure of the Railways,” said the former Union railway minister. #WATCH | Stampede at …

Lalu courts controversy with Maha Kumbh 'meaningless' remark
1 month, 1 week ago

Lalu courts controversy with Maha Kumbh 'meaningless' remark

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: RJD supremo Lalu Prasad on Sunday sparked controversy with his remarks dubbing the Maha Kumbh as "meaningless", as he blamed the Railways for the stampede in New Delhi that claimed 18 lives. Prasad also slammed the BJP-led government at the Centre over the incident at New Delhi railway station, and demanded resignation of the railway minister. Reacting to the …

Two-member panel formed to probe New Delhi Railway station stampede
1 month, 1 week ago

Two-member panel formed to probe New Delhi Railway station stampede

Op India  

A two-member committee has been formed to investigate the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on Februray 15, in which 18 people died and several sustained injuries. The stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station took place at 10 pm on Saturday as lakhs of devotees were heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh 2025 festival, causing significant overcrowding …

New Delhi Railway Station stampede: AAP leaders condole loss of lives in stampede, slam government
1 month, 1 week ago

New Delhi Railway Station stampede: AAP leaders condole loss of lives in stampede, slam government

The Hindu  

Aam Aadmi Party leaders on Sunday said the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station was a glaring example of “gross mismanagement” and lack of crowd control measures. Hitting back at the Bharatiya Janata Party, senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia wrote on X “Aapda Sarkar.” The word ‘AAPda’ was used by BJP leaders ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls to …

Nitish Announces Ex Gratia For Bihar Victims In Delhi Station Stampede, Lalu Says 'Faltu Hai Kumbh'
1 month, 1 week ago

Nitish Announces Ex Gratia For Bihar Victims In Delhi Station Stampede, Lalu Says 'Faltu Hai Kumbh'

ABP News  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday announced ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the kin of the deceased hailing from Bihar as he expressed grief over the loss of lives in the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night. I pray to God to grant peace to the departed souls and for the speedy recovery of …

At least 18 killed in New Delhi station stampede as Maha Kumbh pilgrims crowd trains
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1 month, 1 week ago

At least 18 killed in New Delhi station stampede as Maha Kumbh pilgrims crowd trains

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 18 people were …

Stampede deaths: Delhi Police to scan CCTV footage from railway station
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1 month, 1 week ago

Stampede deaths: Delhi Police to scan CCTV footage from railway station

Deccan Chronicle  

Delhi Police Sunday launched an investigation into the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station that killed at least 18 people, saying it will analyse CCTV footage to determine what transpired before the chaos erupted, sources said. "Our main target is to investigate the main cause which caused the stampede. We will collect all data of CCTV footage and announcements done …

Adityanath condoles loss of lives in stampede at New Delhi Railway Station
1 month, 1 week ago

Adityanath condoles loss of lives in stampede at New Delhi Railway Station

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed grief over the loss of lives in the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station, terming it as "heartbreaking". In a post on X in Hindi late Saturday night, he said, "The loss of lives in the accident at New Delhi Railway Station is extremely sad and heart-breaking. नई दिल्ली रेलवे …

‘What was their fault’: Eyewitnesses recount New Delhi station stampede horror
1 month, 1 week ago

‘What was their fault’: Eyewitnesses recount New Delhi station stampede horror

Hindustan Times  

Blocked staircase, crowding near escalators and platforms, passengers gasping for air, people running and falling over each other – the horrifying scenes at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night led to the deaths of at least 18 passengers who were to board trains to attend the Maha Kumbh. The massive stampede left thousands trapped at the NDLS as …

Delhi Lt Governor condoles railway station stampede deaths, later edits the post
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi Lt Governor condoles railway station stampede deaths, later edits the post

Hindustan Times  

Another tragedy related to the ongoing Maha Kumbh unfolded late Saturday night at the New Delhi railway station as at least 18 people died in a stampede after scores of people rushed to board trains for the mela. The original post read, “There has been an unfortunate and tragic incident of loss of lives and injuries due to disorder & …

Congress condemns Centre over NDLS stampede
1 month, 1 week ago

Congress condemns Centre over NDLS stampede

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Centre over the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday, demanding transparency and accountability in such situations. "The news of many people dying in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station is extremely sad. The attempt by the Narendra Modi government to hide the truth …

New Delhi Railway Station stampede: 18 dead as Mahakumbh rush leads to panic. What triggered the NDLS stampede? 10 pts
1 month, 1 week ago

New Delhi Railway Station stampede: 18 dead as Mahakumbh rush leads to panic. What triggered the NDLS stampede? 10 pts

Live Mint  

At least 18 people were dead, and another 15 were injured in a stampede at New Delhi railway station on Saturday night as pilgrims waited to board trains to the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025. "18 people, including 14 women, lost their lives in the stampede that occurred yesterday around 10 PM at New Delhi Railway station," said Delhi Police, ANI …

New Delhi railway station stampede: High-level committee begins probe into incident
1 month, 1 week ago

New Delhi railway station stampede: High-level committee begins probe into incident

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi railway station stampede updates: Heavy rush of passengers to catch a train for Prayagraj's Maha Kumbh, at the New Delhi railway station, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Reactions to the stampede • Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep distress over the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, offering condolences to the bereaved families and wishing the injured a speedy …

18 dead, several injured in stampede due to Maha Kumbh rush at New Delhi railway station: 10 points
1 month, 1 week ago

18 dead, several injured in stampede due to Maha Kumbh rush at New Delhi railway station: 10 points

Hindustan Times  

At least 18 people died and 15 others were injured in a stampede at New Delhi Railway station on Saturday night as massive crowds gathered to board trains for the ongoing Maha Kumbh mela in Prayagraj. Here are 10 updates on the New Delhi railway station stampede The stampede occurred as thousands of passengers gathered to board trains heading to …

Aftermath of Delhi station stampede: Shoes, belongings strewn, cops nowhere
1 month, 1 week ago

Aftermath of Delhi station stampede: Shoes, belongings strewn, cops nowhere

India Today  

As 18 people died at the New Delhi railway station in a stampede caused due to a sudden rush of people boarding trains for the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, several videos of the aftermath of the incident show a sea of crowd at the station. The stampede was preceded by a swell in the crowd of passengers waiting to board …

Opposition's 'mismanagement' jab at Centre over deadly Delhi station stampede
1 month, 1 week ago

Opposition's 'mismanagement' jab at Centre over deadly Delhi station stampede

India Today  

The Opposition on Sunday hit out at the BJP-led Centre over the stampede at the New Delhi railway station, where 18 people died, and accused it of being "insensitive" and "mismanaging" the situation due to a huge rush of passengers heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said the deaths and injuries due to the stampede …

Huge crowds, lack of cop presence: Eyewitnesses on Delhi station stampede horror
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Huge crowds, lack of cop presence: Eyewitnesses on Delhi station stampede horror

India Today  

At least 18 people were killed on Saturday night in a stampede that broke out at the New Delhi railway station due to a huge rush of devotees who were looking to reach Prayagraj for the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela. People were just trying to pull out those who were crushed under the crowd," Pappu, who was on platform number …

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