‘Kumbh stampede not very big, being exaggerated’ says Hema Malini; official figures show at least 30 killed, 60 injured
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Kumbh stampede not very big, being exaggerated’ says Hema Malini; official figures show at least 30 killed, 60 injured

The Hindu  

The Maha Kumbh stampede was not a "big incident" and is being "exaggerated", BJP MP Hema Malini said on Tuesday asserting the congregation is being managed very well. According to official figures released by the Uttar Pradesh government, at least 30 people lost their lives and 60 were injured in the pre-dawn stampede at the Sangam area in Prayagraj. Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav alleged that the government was hiding the number of deaths in the stampede and demanded strict action against those trying to cover up the "mis-management" in organising the fair. Trinamool Congress member Saugata Roy said the deaths in a stampede at the ongoing Kumbh was one of the worst tragedies in independent India.

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PM says Kumbh success example of 'sabka prayaas', Rahul Gandhi rakes up stampede
5 days, 16 hours ago

PM says Kumbh success example of 'sabka prayaas', Rahul Gandhi rakes up stampede

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the success of the Maha Kumbh, held in Prayagraj, was a prime example of 'sabka prayaas' during which the entire world witnessed the grandeur of India. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, PM Modi said the Maha Kumbh "reflects the spirit of rising India". The Prime Minister said it was heartening to witness India's …

New Delhi station stampede: Govt says ₹2.01 crore paid to 33 affected families
1 week, 4 days 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
1 week, 5 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 …

Kumbh stampede unfortunate, focus was safety of 8 crore devotees: Yogi Adityanath
2 weeks, 1 day 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
2 weeks, 4 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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2 weeks, 5 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
2 weeks, 5 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 …

OPINION | Yogi's disclosures about Maha Kumbh stampede, an eyeopener
2 weeks, 5 days ago

OPINION | Yogi's disclosures about Maha Kumbh stampede, an eyeopener

India TV News  

OPINION | Yogi's disclosures about Maha Kumbh stampede, an eyeopener UP CM Yogi Adityanath revealed why he downplayed initial reports of the Mahakumbh stampede. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s disclosure, about the reason behind why he chose to downplay initial reports about the stampede at Maha Kumbh on Mauni Amavasya morning, should be an eyeopener for his critics. Yogi …

Mahakumbh 2025: Yogi Adityanath says ‘we acted swiftly’ after stampede; dismisses reports of pollution at Sangam
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Yogi Adityanath says ‘we acted swiftly’ after stampede; dismisses reports of pollution at Sangam

Live Mint  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that the government acted swiftly after stampede at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj on January 29, and also dismissed reports of pollution at the Sangam during the Maha Kumbh. “We acted swiftly to prevent panic after stampede during Maha Kumbh,” said Yogi Adityanath. UP CM on pollution claims Despite baseless claims, our state …

CM Yogi speaks on Mahakumbh stampede: 'We did not allow the incident to be excessively highlighted because...'
2 weeks, 6 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, 2 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
3 weeks, 3 days 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
3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP over handling of economy, Mahakumbh
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Akhilesh Yadav thinks book by Harvard University praised his 'management' of 2013 Kumbh Mela: Here is why he is wrong
1 month ago

Akhilesh Yadav thinks book by Harvard University praised his 'management' of 2013 Kumbh Mela: Here is why he is wrong

Op India  

On Thursday, Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav announced that he would send a Hindi copy of a ‘Harvard study’ on the 2013 Kumbh Mela to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. “The Kumbh study by Harvard University was sent to the Chief Minister through the Speaker…It was in English…Now, I am sending a Hindi version for him to read.” Failure …

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. …

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

‘My world came crashing down’: Families mourn victims of New Delhi railway station stampede
1 month ago

‘My world came crashing down’: Families mourn victims of New Delhi railway station stampede

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 Poonam Rohilla, 36, called her …

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

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

DC Edit | Another avoidable Kumbh-linked tragedy
1 month 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 …

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 …

Mother Of Kids Aged 10 & 13, Headed To Kumbh, Among Those Killed In Delhi Stampede
1 month, 1 week ago

Mother Of Kids Aged 10 & 13, Headed To Kumbh, Among Those Killed In Delhi Stampede

ABP News  

Among those killed in a stampede at the New Delhi Railway station on Saturday evening, was Pinki Devi who had set out on a pilgrimage to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh with her family. Pintu Sharma, her relative, said their group of 14 to 15 members had confirmed tickets and was moving towards the platform when the stampede broke out. …

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 …

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
Trending News
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 …

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 & …

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 …

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 …

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

Rajasthan Congress leaders mourn stampede deaths; slam BJP for poor crowd management
1 month, 1 week ago

Rajasthan Congress leaders mourn stampede deaths; slam BJP for poor crowd management

New Indian Express  

JAIPUR: Rajasthan Congress leaders expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of 18 people in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night. They criticised the BJP-led central government and the railway authorities for inadequate crowd management, particularly in light of the large number of devotees travelling for the Kumbh Mela. Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot claimed …

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 …

At least 15 dead in stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, probe on
1 month, 1 week ago

At least 15 dead in stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, probe on

Firstpost  

Earlier, there were reports that a ‘stampede-like’ situation had occurred at the railway station. In fact, Northern Railways’s CPRO went on to claim that there was no stampede A stampede occurred at New Delhi Railway Station Saturday night, in which at least 15 people lost their lives, according to reports. Praying for the speedy of the injured,” Singh said ina …

At least 15 dead in stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, probe on
1 month, 1 week ago

At least 15 dead in stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, probe on

Firstpost  

Earlier, there were reports that a ‘stampede-like’ situation had occurred at the railway station. In fact, Northern Railways’s CPRO went on to claim that there was no stampede Chaos at New Delhi Railway Station. Source: ANI A stampede occurred at New Delhi Railway Station Saturday night, in which at least 15 people lost their lives, according to reports. Praying for …

Ten Hindu pilgrims killed in highway crash on way to Maha Kumbh festival
1 month, 1 week ago

Ten Hindu pilgrims killed in highway crash on way to Maha Kumbh festival

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 10 people were …

10 Maha Kumbh devotees killed as their car collides with bus in Prayagraj
1 month, 1 week ago

10 Maha Kumbh devotees killed as their car collides with bus in Prayagraj

Live Mint  

As many as 10 Maha Kumbh devotees were killed in a tragic accident as their car collided with a bus in the Meja police station area of Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj late on Friday night, police said on Saturday. Deputy Commissioner of Police Vivek Chandra Yadav said devotees from Chhattisgarh were heading to the Maha Kumbh to take a dip when …

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 Stampede | 'Bring Relevant Material On Record': Allahabad High Court On PIL Seeking Missing Persons' Details
1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh Stampede | 'Bring Relevant Material On Record': Allahabad High Court On PIL Seeking Missing Persons' Details

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Thursday directed the advocate representing a PIL petitioner, who sought the formation of a Judicial Monitoring Committee to collate details of persons missing after the stampede at Maha Kumbh on January 29, to bring on record all the relevant materials being relied upon for the case. A bench of Chief Justice Arun Bhansali and Justice …

U.P. govt hiding ‘correct death toll‘ in Kumbh stampede, says WB CM
1 month, 1 week ago

U.P. govt hiding ‘correct death toll‘ in Kumbh stampede, says WB CM

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged on Wednesday that the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Uttar Pradesh was not disclosing the correct death toll figure in the Maha Kumbh stampede. They have created such hype that a large number of people visited Maha Kumbh but there were no proper arrangements made at the venue,” the Chief Minister said, addressing …

Maha Kumbh Stampede | PIL In Allahabad HC Seeks Action Against Erring Officials, Status Report & Release Of Human Casualty Figures
1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh Stampede | PIL In Allahabad HC Seeks Action Against Erring Officials, Status Report & Release Of Human Casualty Figures

Live Law  

A Public Interest Litigation plea has been moved in the Allahabad High Court seeking legal action against the officials and authorities responsible for the tragic stampede that occurred at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on January 29, 2025. The PIL petitioner moved to the High Court days after the Supreme Court refused to entertain his PIL plea seeking action against …

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