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Ashwini Vaishnaw visits New Delhi Railway Station to inspect crowd management | WATCH

Ashwini Vaishnaw visits New Delhi Railway Station to inspect crowd management | WATCH Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited the New Delhi Railway Station to inspect crowd management a week after a stampede had broken out between 8 to 9 pm, killing 18 passengers and injuring many. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited New Delhi Railway Station on Sunday to review crowd …

Trains Passengers Crowd Management Crowd New Delhi Platform Station

1 month, 1 week ago

Mahakumbh: Railways set up holding areas at train stations for crowd management during final week

India TV News

Mahakumbh: Railways set up holding areas at train stations for crowd management during final week Kumbh Mela: A statement from the Indian Railways mentioned the setting up of holding areas at various stations in Northern Railway, North Central Railway, North Eastern Railway and East Central Railway. As the Mahakumbh rolls into its final week, the Railways established holding areas in …

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1 month, 1 week ago

The State of the Mob and the Failure of the State

India Today

Mobile Vulgus is the Latin phrase from which the word "mob" is said to have come. A mob might descend, but the state's might, while condemning the idea, will stand between the mob and the individual's right to be a despicable idiot. This sets the precedent for groups, organised ones like the All India This and That Sangathan or the …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

After Stampede, Third 'Amrit Snan' At Maha Kumbh Held Smoothly, Over 2.5 Crore Take Holy Dip

ABP News

Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 3 The third 'Amrit Snan' at the Maha Kumbh proceeded smoothly on Monday with lakhs of people taking a dip on the occasion of Basant Panchmi and akharas resuming the grand processions curtailed last week when a stampede killed at least 30 people. Unlike the Mauni Amavasya dip when crowd pressure built up at the Sangam, many …

India Crowd Management Devotees Crore Pti Kumbh Maha Kumbh

Basant Panchami 2025: After stampede, ‘Amrit Snan’ continues without hitch at Maha Kumbh

The Hindu

Maha Kumbh Mela: Security increased as over 62 lakh devotees take the holy dip on Basant Panchami Millions of people from across the globe converged at the Sangam from break of dawn on Monday for the third grand ‘Amrit Shan’ of the Maha Kumbh, the ritual holy dip on Basant Panchami starting smoothly and proceeding without a hitch. Maha Kumbh …

India Crowd Management Sanatan Dharma Devotees Kumbh Maha Kumbh Mela

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Officers with Ardh Kumbh experience entrusted with Maha Kumbh crowd management post stampede

The Hindu

The Uttar Pradesh government has deployed two senior IAS officers, who were part of the team that successfully conducted the 2019 Ardh Kumbh, to oversee the smooth conduct of the Maha Kumbh Mela in the wake of the recent stampede that left at least 30 pilgrims dead. “Ashish Goyal and Bhanu Chandra Goswami have hands-on experience in administration in Prayagraj, …

Uttar Pradesh Crowd Management Crowd Officers Kumbh Maha Kumbh Prayagraj

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pilgrims continue to flock Maha Kumbh, no VIP movements on 3 remaining special bathing dates

The Hindu

Millions of devotees flocked to the Triveni Sangam and other ghats at the Maha Kumbh to take a dip on Thursday with the Uttar Pradesh government ramping up efforts to ensure crowd management and safety of people a day after the stampede tragedy. DIG Maha Kumbh Vaibhav Krishna said the police are actively working on security arrangements for the upcoming …

Uttar Pradesh Crowd Management Crowd Devotees 2025 Singh Pti

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Letters to The Editor — January 31, 2025

The Hindu

Crowds, safety The ‘run fast, reach first’ attitude and approach have always been a discipline dampener and also a factor in crowd management. Sivanandam, Coimbatore Despite extensive security measures, including hundreds of surveillance cameras, drones, and a command control centre, the incident raises serious concerns about the effectiveness of crowd management during religious festivals in India. The Government of India …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

After the Stampede, Ramps UP Efforts to Ensure Crowd Management, Devotees’ Safety

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi/Prayagraj: A day after a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela left 30 people dead, the Uttar Pradesh government ramped up efforts to ensure crowd management and the safety of devotees who continued to flock in large numbers for the religious gathering. Maha Kumbh DIG Vaibhav Krishna said the incident took place due to crowd pressure. Mr Krishna said …

Crowd Management Crowd Devotees Area Kumbh Maha Kumbh Prayagraj

1 month, 3 weeks ago

CM Yogi issues fresh directives on crowd management, traffic flow

Hindustan Times

In wake of the Mahakumbh stampede, chief minister Yogi Adityanath issued guidelines on crowd management, traffic flow, prevention of build-up of devotees and coordination among departments. Every aspect related to security and public convenience must be carefully examined to ensure seamless arrangements, he said. Every aspect related to security and public convenience must be carefully examined to ensure seamless arrangements, …

Crowd Management Kumbh Prayagraj Mahakumbh Arrangements

2 months, 1 week ago

AI-Powered Surveillance Ensures Safety at Maha Kumbh, Prayagraj

Deccan Chronicle

AI Surveillance to Monitor Crowds The Maha Kumbh takes place every 12 years and draws millions of visitors to the banks of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers. The cameras continuously capture data, and the system sends out real-time alerts whenever crowd density crosses a predefined threshold, prompting immediate action.” AI-Driven Data for Crowd Management The use of AI …

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2 months, 1 week ago

UP CM Yogi Adityanath Invites Police Academy To Study Crowd Management At Maha Kumbh

ABP News

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that his government has written to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy to send officers at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj "to study crowd management and other varied aspects" of their duties. Asked to comment on reports that many top politicians, including Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Waltair Division steps up crowd management measures for Sankranti

The Hindu

Waltair Division of the East Coast Railway has initiated measures for enhanced crowd management at all its major railway stations ahead of Sankranti. Additional ticket counters, Automatic Ticket Vending Machines and enquiry counters were set up as part of the special measures to assist the passengers. Special teams comprising RPF and the Commercial Department of Indian Railways have been deployed …

Crowd Management

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Makaravilakku festival: Kerala HC directs TDB to augment security measures at Sabarimala

The Hindu

The Kerala High Court has directed the Travancore Devaswom Board to augment security measures at Sabarimala in connection with Makaravilakku and also to put curbs on permitting entry of pilgrims and vehicles to the hill shrine, as part of crowd management. The directive came on suo motu proceedings initiated by the court based on a report filed by the Sabarimala …

Board Crowd Management Sabarimala Sannidhanam Court Directed Makaravilakku

3 months, 1 week ago

Kumbh Mela 2025: Mobile app designed for smooth crowd management, better coordination for police

India TV News

Mahakumbh 2025: A dedicated mobile app is being developed to address challenges like crowd management and quick response in emergencies faced by police personnel during the MahaKumbh 2025. The 'Mahakumbh Mela 2025 Police' app aims to enhance the efficiency, coordination, and responsiveness of the police force during the mega religious event, which is expected to attract crores of visitors, they …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Railways Stepping Up Capacity for Festive Rush

India Today

Indian Railways is increasing festival special trains by 65 per cent from last year to ease crowding and allow more people to travel home and back for festivals. The railways have scheduled 7,296 special trains from October 1 to November 30, with 12 million unreserved non-suburban passengers being moved on November 4, double the numbers around Diwali. The train rush …

Law Public Safety Transport Crowd Management Mumbai

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Crowds Surge at Hasanamba Temple, Leading to Heated Arguments and Altercations

The Hindu

Increasing devotees at Hasanamba temple poses a tough challenge for the Hasan district administration. Heated arguments and altercations among officers have arisen due to the increasing number of devotees, leading to protocol violations and security concerns. The administration has introduced multiple lines for devotees to get darshan, but the queue of people with VIP passes is getting longer. The temple …

Law Crime Religion Crowd Management Hassan

5 months ago

Crowd Management Plan in Place for Mahakumbh: Officials Ensure Smooth Journey to Sangam

Hindustan Times

City prepares for Mahakumbh crowd management. The administration has implemented a plan to ensure smooth and orderly proceedings during the fair. The plan includes measures such as restricted entry and exit routes, designated parking facilities, and special traffic management to prevent overcrowding and traffic jams.

Law Traffic Police Crowd Management

1 year, 2 months ago

Sabarimala Crowd Management: Kerala High Court Directs Devaswom Board To Provide Drinking Water, Refreshments To Stranded Pilgrims

Live Law

The Kerala High Court yesterday directed the Travancore Devaswom Board to provide drinking water and light refreshments to pilgrims stranded in Sabarimala due to the rush amid Mandala-Makaravilakku festival season. The Division Bench comprising Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice G. Girish also directed the Travancore Devaswom Board to deploy sufficient number of volunteers, especially during night hours to help …

Board Court Management Crowd Management Kerala High Court Crowd Sabarimala

1 year, 3 months ago

Sabarimala Crowd Management: Kerala HC Issues Guidelines Against Pilgrims' Exploitation, Directs Authorities To Raise Awareness On Court Proceedings

Live Law

The Kerala High Court yesterday issued another set of guidelines for ensuring that the pilgrims at Sabarimala are not exploited by collection of higher fees/charges at parking grounds or by persons conducting hotels and restaurants. The Court issued the guidelines while hearing a suo moto petition where it was considering issues regarding crowd management of pilgrims at Sabarimala during the …

Kerala Court Crowd Management Parking Sabarimala Pilgrims Sscr

1 year, 6 months ago

Overcrowding to police inquiry: All that happened at AR Rahman's Chennai concert

India Today

Oscar award-winning composer AR Rahman performed at a concert titled 'Marakuma Nenjam' at Adityaram Palace in Chennai's Paniyur on September 10. AR RAHMAN'S CONCERT ORGANISER APOLOGISES AR Rahman's concert was criticised by thousands of people for poor crowd management. I don’t want to point fingers at anyone, but we have to realise that the city is expanding, and the passion …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Orissa High Court Queries Puri District Administration About Steps Taken For Crowd Management At Alarnath Temple During ‘Anasara Darshan’

Live Law

The Orissa High Court has ordered the Puri District administration to file affidavit pointing out the steps taken for crowd management and arrangements made for smooth and hassle-free ‘anasara darshan’ of Lord Alarnath starting from May 5, 2023 and which is slated to continue for upcoming two weeks. The Vacation Division Bench of Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo and Justice Murahari …

Court Crowd Management Crowd Lord Temple Two Weeks Puri

2 years, 2 months ago

Kerala High Court Seeks Report On Action Taken Against Devaswom Guard Who Misbehaved With Pilgrims At Sabarimala

Live Law

The Kerala High Court on Monday said that action must be taken against the Devaswom guard who recently misbehaved with the devotees at Sabarimala. The division bench of Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice P. G. Ajithkumar after perusing the report filed by the Special Commissioner, Sabarimala on the incident and viewing a video recording, observed that: …the body language …

Kerala Court Crowd Management Crowd Devotees Sabarimala Guard

2 years, 2 months ago

Tuning of mind between police and organisers crucial for crowd management

The Hindu

On October 15, last year, those commuting to and from the Visakhapatnam airport had to face the ordeal of getting stuck in heavy traffic for over five hours, on the National Highway here, due to massive traffic snarls. The reason for the jam was the crowd that had gathered near the airport in unprecedented numbers to welcome Jana Sena Party …

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Ashwini Vaishnaw visits New Delhi Railway Station to inspect crowd management | WATCH

Mahakumbh: Railways set up holding areas at train stations for crowd management during final week

The State of the Mob and the Failure of the State

After Stampede, Third 'Amrit Snan' At Maha Kumbh Held Smoothly, Over 2.5 Crore Take Holy Dip

Basant Panchami 2025: After stampede, ‘Amrit Snan’ continues without hitch at Maha Kumbh

Officers with Ardh Kumbh experience entrusted with Maha Kumbh crowd management post stampede

Pilgrims continue to flock Maha Kumbh, no VIP movements on 3 remaining special bathing dates

Letters to The Editor — January 31, 2025

After the Stampede, Ramps UP Efforts to Ensure Crowd Management, Devotees’ Safety

CM Yogi issues fresh directives on crowd management, traffic flow

AI-Powered Surveillance Ensures Safety at Maha Kumbh, Prayagraj

UP CM Yogi Adityanath Invites Police Academy To Study Crowd Management At Maha Kumbh

Waltair Division steps up crowd management measures for Sankranti

Makaravilakku festival: Kerala HC directs TDB to augment security measures at Sabarimala

Kumbh Mela 2025: Mobile app designed for smooth crowd management, better coordination for police

Indian Railways Stepping Up Capacity for Festive Rush

Crowds Surge at Hasanamba Temple, Leading to Heated Arguments and Altercations

Crowd Management Plan in Place for Mahakumbh: Officials Ensure Smooth Journey to Sangam

Sabarimala Crowd Management: Kerala High Court Directs Devaswom Board To Provide Drinking Water, Refreshments To Stranded Pilgrims

Sabarimala Crowd Management: Kerala HC Issues Guidelines Against Pilgrims' Exploitation, Directs Authorities To Raise Awareness On Court Proceedings

Overcrowding to police inquiry: All that happened at AR Rahman's Chennai concert

Orissa High Court Queries Puri District Administration About Steps Taken For Crowd Management At Alarnath Temple During ‘Anasara Darshan’

Kerala High Court Seeks Report On Action Taken Against Devaswom Guard Who Misbehaved With Pilgrims At Sabarimala

Tuning of mind between police and organisers crucial for crowd management