Kumbh Mela crowd: A day after Delhi stampede, five women faint at Ranchi railway station
1 month, 1 week ago

Kumbh Mela crowd: A day after Delhi stampede, five women faint at Ranchi railway station

New Indian Express  

RANCHI: A day after the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station which claimed 18 lives, chaos ensued at Ranchi railway station on Sunday as a huge crowd of passengers gathered to board trains bound for UP and Delhi. According to the eyewitnesses, when 12817 Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express reached Ranchi station, it was already full of passengers. Referring to the rush at Ranchi railway station, they said that due to Sunday many devotees were travelling Kumbh, due to which there was a rush but it was under control. Ranchi Railway Division DRM Jasmit Singh Bindra said that there is a lot of crowd in the trains due to Kumbh.

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New Delhi railway station sees ‘heavy rush’ again after stampede: What happened last night?
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3 days, 16 hours ago

New Delhi railway station sees ‘heavy rush’ again after stampede: What happened last night?

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rush at the New Delhi railway station on Sunday night reminded people of the stampede on February 15 during the Maha Kumbh mela rush which killed 18 people. New Delhi: Heavy rush at the New Delhi railway station, Sunday, March 23, 2025. Police and railway officials said that delay of several trains on Sunday night led to a heavy …

‘Heavy rush’ at New Delhi railway station after 4 trains delayed; none hurt
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4 days ago

‘Heavy rush’ at New Delhi railway station after 4 trains delayed; none hurt

Hindustan Times  

Delay in the departure of several trains at the New Delhi Railway Station on Sunday night led to a heavy rush of passengers at platforms 12 and 13, police officers and railway officials said, but clarified that no stampede took place, and that no injuries were reported. However, officials said the situation on Sunday, which took place at around 9pm, …

‘Heavy rush’ at New Delhi railway station sparks chaos, but no stampede
4 days, 1 hour ago

‘Heavy rush’ at New Delhi railway station sparks chaos, but no stampede

Hindustan Times  

Heavy passenger congestion at New Delhi Railway Station led to a chaos on platforms 12 and 13 following the delay of multiple trains on Sunday night, an official said. News agency PTI reported that commuters were seen scaling barricades and jumping queues, though the exact time of the surge remains unclear. Due to train delays at New Delhi Railway Station, …

New Delhi Railway Station sees ‘stampede-like’ chaos due to delays of Jammu Rajdhani, Lucknow Mail, 3 other trains
4 days, 2 hours ago

New Delhi Railway Station sees ‘stampede-like’ chaos due to delays of Jammu Rajdhani, Lucknow Mail, 3 other trains

Live Mint  

New Delhi Railway Station News: The Delhi Police informed that a ‘stampede-like atmosphere’ occurred in New Delhi railway station on Sunday after delay in the departure of Shiv Ganga Express, Swatantrata Senani Express, Jammu Rajdhani Express, Lucknow Mail, and Magadh Express caused heavy rush. The Delhi Police informed that the situation at New Delhi Railway Station turned chaotic and led …

Massive rush on 2 New Delhi station platforms as departure of 5 trains delayed
4 days, 20 hours ago

Massive rush on 2 New Delhi station platforms as departure of 5 trains delayed

India Today  

A massive rush of passengers was witnessed at New Delhi Railway Station on platform numbers 12 and 13 on Sunday night, as the departure of multiple major trains was delayed, leading to chaotic scenes. The delays affected several key trains, including the Shiv Ganga Express, which departed more than an hour behind schedule, and the Magadh Express, which had not …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Veering off the track
1 month ago

Veering off the track

The Hindu  

Forty-eight hours is a long time to get on with life, especially at the New Delhi Railway Station. “I have committed no paap, so I believe I’ll not face any badha,” he said, hopping on to an AC 3-tier compartment of the Magadh Express along with his wife and son. “Punya kamane ja rahi thi, par kismat ko manjoor nahin …

‘Capacity to hold over 10,000 passengers’: After stampede, holding area created at New Delhi Railway Station — Details
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1 month ago

‘Capacity to hold over 10,000 passengers’: After stampede, holding area created at New Delhi Railway Station — Details

Live Mint  

Indian Railways has created a holding area for passengers at the New Delhi Railway Station to handle overcrowding situations after the stampede case in February, where 18 died and 15 people were injured, reported the news agency PTI. There are 15 unreserved ticketing counters, 10 automatic ticket vending machines, a dedicated ticket counter for women, and two enquiry counters…,” Upadhyay …

Railways to remove Kumbh ads from stations to bring down crowds
1 month, 1 week ago

Railways to remove Kumbh ads from stations to bring down crowds

The Hindu  

Railways is mulling the possibility of taking down publicity ads and promotional material on railway stations, especially at the New Delhi Railway Station, that may attract passengers to travel to the Kumbh Mela. Mr. Vaishnaw clarified that the timing of the stampede was 8.49 p.m., when 20 to 25 passengers, few of them carrying heavy load on their heads, started …

Ticketless travel, overcrowded stations and trains to and from Bihar as pilgrims head for the Maha Kumbh
1 month, 1 week ago

Ticketless travel, overcrowded stations and trains to and from Bihar as pilgrims head for the Maha Kumbh

The Hindu  

A day after 18 people died in a stampede, mostly from Bihar, at the New Delhi Railway Station on February 15, a railway official in Bihar on Sunday asked a group of passengers at Buxar station who had allowed them to travel without tickets on the train, and they promptly replied: “Modi-ji allowed travel without ticket”. Danapur Divisional Railway Manager …

18 dead in India stampede to catch trains to Hindu mega-festival
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1 month, 1 week ago

18 dead in India stampede to catch trains to Hindu mega-festival

Raw Story  

At least 18 people died during a stampede at a railway station in India's capital late Saturday when surging crowds scrambled to catch trains to the world's largest religious gathering, officials and reports said. The Kumbh Mela attracts tens of millions of Hindu faithful every 12 years to the northern city of Prayagraj, and has a history of crowd-related disasters …

Bihar Women Claim Modi Allowed Ticket-Free Travel to Kumbh
1 month, 1 week ago

Bihar Women Claim Modi Allowed Ticket-Free Travel to Kumbh

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: A senior railway official in Bihar was left stunned when a group of rural women claimed that they had been allowed to travel without tickets by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The video of the conversation between Danapur Divisional Railway Manager Jayant Kumar and pilgrims heading for Prayagraj Maha Kumbh, at the Buxar railway station bordering Uttar Pradesh, has gone …

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 …

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 …

Kumbh: Strict crowd control measures at key UP stations after Delhi stampede
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1 month, 1 week ago

Kumbh: Strict crowd control measures at key UP stations after Delhi stampede

India Today  

Strict measures to manage huge crowds of people visiting the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj are in place at several railway stations in Uttar Pradesh, including Ayodhya, Kanpur, Lucknow and Mirzapur. This came two days after 18 people were killed in a stampede at the New Delhi railway station when hundreds of people were scrambling to catch trains heading to …

Stampede at Indian train station kills 18
1 month, 1 week ago

Stampede at Indian train station kills 18

China Daily  

Passengers jostle with each other to board a train at a railway station in New Delhi, India, on Sunday. IMTIYAZ KHAN VIA GETTY IMAGES NEW DELHI — At least 18 people, including 14 women, were killed in a stampede at a railway station in India's capital of New Delhi, the Press Trust of India news agency reported on Sunday. Sheela …

Lucknow-bound passengers slam poor arrangements, recount Delhi stampede horror
1 month, 1 week ago

Lucknow-bound passengers slam poor arrangements, recount Delhi stampede horror

Hindustan Times  

Passengers reaching Charbagh railway station in Lucknow on Sunday recalled the chaos at New Delhi railway station during the deadly stampede that claimed at least 18 lives. Passengers heading to Prayagraj Eyewitness Dharmendra Singh recounted, “When I reached New Delhi railway station, the crowd was overwhelming. Continuous announcements were being made about special trains to Prayagraj, but the crowd kept …

Massive crowd overwhelms New Delhi Railway Station again a day after stampede that killed 18
1 month, 1 week ago

Massive crowd overwhelms New Delhi Railway Station again a day after stampede that killed 18

Firstpost  

Some people Heavy rush of passengers to catch a train for Prayagraj's Mahakumbh, at the New Delhi railway station, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. New Delhi Railway Station reportedly remained overcrowded on Sunday, a day after a deadly stampede here resulted in the death of at least 18 people. Thousands descended upon the railway station in bid to reach Prayagraj, where …

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 …

After Delhi Stampede, Massive Kumbh Rush At Patna, Asansol Railway Stations Cause Chaos: Watch
1 month, 1 week ago

After Delhi Stampede, Massive Kumbh Rush At Patna, Asansol Railway Stations Cause Chaos: Watch

ABP News  

After the recent stampede at New Delhi railway station, a similar chaos was witnessed at Asansol railway station as thousands of passengers rushed to board trains heading to Prayagraj for the Kumbh Mela on Sunday. Following the stampede tragedy that took place in New Delhi, the Eastern Railway officials launched special measures at Asansol station to manage the massive crowds. …

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 …

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede: 18 Killed, High-Level Probe Ordered
1 month, 1 week ago

New Delhi Railway Station Stampede: 18 Killed, High-Level Probe Ordered

ABP News  

A tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night resulted in the deaths of 18 people, including three children. Reports indicate that overcrowding worsened due to delays of the Swatantrata Senani Express and Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express, leading to an uncontrollable rush near an escalator. The injured were rushed to LNJP and Lady Hardinge hospitals.Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has …

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 …

‘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 …

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 …

Delhi stampede: Railway Minister says situation under control, probe ordered
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi stampede: Railway Minister says situation under control, probe ordered

India Today  

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the situation at the New Delhi railway station, where 18 people died in a stampede, was under control. "Four special trains to evacuate this unprecedented sudden rush at the New Delhi railway station. Extending his condolences to the victims' families, the Union Minister said, "Deeply saddened by the unfortunate stampede that occurred at the New …

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 …

18 killed in Delhi stampede: High alert sounded, enquiry ordered | 10 Points
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1 month, 1 week ago

18 killed in Delhi stampede: High alert sounded, enquiry ordered | 10 Points

India Today  

A stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station claimed the lives of at least 18 people as thousands of Maha Kumbh devotees gathered to board trains. The incident occurred at around 10 pm on platforms 13 and 14 as "some of the passengers present on the platforms fainted due to this sudden rush, further leading to the rumours of a …

New Delhi Railway Station tragedy: What triggered stampede that claimed 18 lives?
1 month, 1 week ago

New Delhi Railway Station tragedy: What triggered stampede that claimed 18 lives?

India TV News  

New Delhi Railway Station stampede: A fatal stampede took place at the New Delhi Railway Station after the sudden rise of the Mahakumbh rush late Saturday night. At least 18 people were killed and more than a dozen injured in the stampede that broke out at the railway station. "Distressed by the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. In his …

11-year-old, grandparents on way to Kumbh among those killed in Delhi stampede
1 month, 1 week ago

11-year-old, grandparents on way to Kumbh among those killed in Delhi stampede

India Today  

Vijay Saha, Krishna Devi, and their 11-year-old granddaughter Suruchi were at New Delhi Railway Station, waiting to board a train to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela on Saturday night. "Nothing could have prepared me to hear the deafening scream on Saturday night after which the call got disconnected, leaving me in fear of the worst", Sunaina Devi, the paternal …

Railway staff clear haunting remains after night of chaos, loss at New Delhi Station
1 month, 1 week ago

Railway staff clear haunting remains after night of chaos, loss at New Delhi Station

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Hours after a stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station claimed at least 18 lives, railway staff worked through the night to clear the horrific remains of the tragic incident. Shoes, torn bags, scattered clothes, and abandoned food lay across platforms 14 and 15 -- serving as grim reminder of the chaos that unfolded just hours earlier. By …

Eyewitnesses recall Saturday night horror at New Delhi Railway Station post stampede
1 month, 1 week ago

Eyewitnesses recall Saturday night horror at New Delhi Railway Station post stampede

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: People's belongings scattered everywhere, a crowd unlike anything seen before with scores pushing and scrambling for space amid cries for help, eyewitnesses have recalled the horror as the death toll in the overnight stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station climbed to 18 on Sunday. "Those who fell were trampled in the rush", Ravi Kumar, a vendor running …

Railway stations across UP on high alert amid Mahakumbh rush
1 month, 1 week ago

Railway stations across UP on high alert amid Mahakumbh rush

New Indian Express  

In the wake of the stampede at Delhi Railway Station that claimed 18 lives on Saturday, railway stations across Uttar Pradesh have been put on high alert following the massive convergence of devotees reaching Prayagraj for a holy dip at Sangam during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela. However, the massive crowds of devotees have resulted in severe congestion on roads and …

Massive rush, unruly passengers at Delhi station day after stampede as chaos continues
1 month, 1 week ago

Massive rush, unruly passengers at Delhi station day after stampede as chaos continues

India TV News  

Massive rush, unruly passengers at Delhi station day after stampede as chaos continues Several trains were cancelled in view of the deadly stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, out of which seven were enroute to Prayagraj where the Mahakumbh is taking place. As the national capital deals with the tragic stampede that occurred at the New Delhi Railway Station late …

Children among 18 killed in stampede at New Delhi train station in India
1 month, 1 week ago

Children among 18 killed in stampede at New Delhi train station in India

Al Jazeera  

Indian officials said the accident happened amid a surge of passengers waiting for trains to attend a major Hindu religious festival. Ten women and three children were among at least 18 people killed in a crowd crush at a train station in India’s capital New Delhi, as thousands of Hindu pilgrims waited to board trains to attend the annual Mahakumbh …

Stampede at New Dehli train station kills ‘unspecified number of people’
1 month, 1 week ago

Stampede at New Dehli train station kills ‘unspecified number of people’

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 A stampede has killed an …

Children among 18 dead as Kumbh rush triggers stampede at Delhi station: Sources
1 month, 1 week ago

Children among 18 dead as Kumbh rush triggers stampede at Delhi station: Sources

India Today  

At least 18 people, including nine women and five children and four men, were killed, and many others were injured after a stampede followed severe overcrowding at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night, sources said. Officials said that Delhi Fire Services received an emergency call and promptly dispatched four fire tenders to the affected railway station. The overcrowding and …

New Delhi, India: At least 18 dead in crush at train station as crowds head for Maha Kumbh Mela, Indian media reports
1 month, 1 week ago

New Delhi, India: At least 18 dead in crush at train station as crowds head for Maha Kumbh Mela, Indian media reports

CNN  

Atlanta CNN — At least 18 people were killed in a crowd crush at a New Delhi railway station Saturday as passengers tried to board trains heading to the world’s largest religious gathering, according to local media citing police. “18 people including 9 women and 5 children lost their lives in the stampede that occurred yesterday around 10 p.m. at …

18 dead, several injured as Maha Kumbh rush triggers stampede at New Delhi railway station
1 month, 1 week ago

18 dead, several injured as Maha Kumbh rush triggers stampede at New Delhi railway station

New Indian Express  

'Far more people than I have ever seen' The incident highlights the need for better crowd control, planning, and facilities to manage large passenger volumes, said several commuters. Local staff and witnesses said such crowds had not been seen at the New Delhi station since 1981. According to a rough estimate,over 50,000 people had reached the New Delhi railway station …

Maha Kumbh sees record crowds as authorities ensure smooth pilgrim experience
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh sees record crowds as authorities ensure smooth pilgrim experience

Hindustan Times  

A huge crowd of devotees arrived at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela Kshetra on Tuesday to take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam. On Tuesday, a sizable contingent of worshippers descended at the current Maha Kumbh Mela Kshetra to bathe in the sacred Triveni Sangam. On Monday, Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Prashant Kumar lauded the efforts of …

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Huge crowd of devotees triggers massive jam in Prayagraj
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Huge crowd of devotees triggers massive jam in Prayagraj

The Hindu  

A severe traffic congestion extending for kilometers was witnessed on the routes to the Maha Kumbh Mela here on Sunday with Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav asking the government to make emergency arrangements for the stranded devotees. Regarding the traffic jam, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav in a post on X said, "Emergency arrangements should be made immediately for the …

Maha Kumbh stampede: SC terms ‘unfortunate’, refuses to entertain plea for enquiry
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maha Kumbh stampede: SC terms ‘unfortunate’, refuses to entertain plea for enquiry

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna remarked on Monday that the stampede deaths at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj was “unfortunate” but refused to entertain a petition to examine “lapses, negligence and utter failure of administration”. Appearing for the State of Uttar Pradesh, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi said the State has already constituted a three-member judicial commission to enquire into …

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