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Railway stations in Prayagraj adhering to protocols after NDLS stampede

In view of the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday that claimed 18 lives and the huge influx of devotees coming to attend the Maha Kumbh, railway stations in Prayagraj have been directed to ensure strict adherence to the previously issued protocols to prevent any untoward incident. Chief PRO of North Central Railway, Shashikant Tripathi, told PTI, "We are ensuring strict implementation of the previously issued protocols. We have successfully conducted bathing rituals on Mauni Amavasya, Basant Panchami and the same protocols will continue in future as well." Under the protocols, entry is allowed from the city side and exit from the Civil Lines side at the Prayagraj Junction, and the passengers are kept in the holding area till the trains arrive at the platforms. Railway Police Force (RPF) inspector Shiv Kumar, who is posted at Prayagraj Junction, said the crowd at the railway station was under control. PRO of the Varanasi Division of North Eastern Railway, Ashok ..

NDLS stampede: Rlys announce Rs 10 lakh compensation for kin of deceased

At least 18 people were killed and more than a dozen injured in a stampede that broke out late Saturday night at the New Delhi Railway Station, officials said. The stampede was preceded by a swell in crowd of passengers waiting to board trains for Prayagraj -- where the Maha Kumbh is underway -- on platform number 14 and 15 of the station. Acting Delhi Chief Minister Atishi earlier told reporters that 15 people had been brought dead at the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital of central Delhi. All but two of the casualties were identified. At least, three of them were children. Almost 15 people are injured and they are undergoing treatment, Atishi said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a post on X grieved the deaths. "Distressed by the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured have a speedy recovery. The authorities are assisting all those who have been affected by this stampede," he said. Eyewitnesses s

Maha Kumbh 2025: Action taken against 53 social media accounts, says police

Uttar Pradesh Police have initiated legal action against 53 social media accounts over the past month for allegedly spreading misinformation about the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. The crackdown follows Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's directive to curb fake news, with authorities identifying multiple misleading posts, ?including old videos, falsely linked to the event, senior officials said. Director General of Police (DGP) Prashant Kumar on Thursday evening said the department formulated a comprehensive strategy, involving continuous cyber patrolling by the Uttar Pradesh Police and expert agencies to monitor and counter misleading posts on social media. On February 13, cyber monitoring revealed two misleading videos falsely linked to the Maha Kumbh. The first video, originating from a fire incident in Egypt, was falsely shared as a blaze at the Maha Kumbh bus stand, with claims that 40-50 vehicles were destroyed. Investigations confirmed that the footage was actually from a pipeline fi

Maha Kumbh 2025: Meet Businessman Baba who gave up Rs 3,000 crore empire

Mahakumbh began on Jan 13 and will continue until Feb 26. Meanwhile, the Kumbh has seen many saints making headlines for their unique philosophies. "Businessman Baba" is the recent addition to the lis

CM Yogi convenes meeting to monitor Magh Purnima snan arrangements

Accompanied by the Director General of Police (DGP), Principal Secretary Home, and Chief Minister's Secretariat officials, the CM continuously reviewed live updates on TV

Prayagraj issues traffic ban ahead of Maha Kumbh's Maghi Purnima Snan

Prayagraj has enforced strict traffic restrictions ahead of Maghi Purnima at the Maha Kumbh to manage crowds and ensure public safety

Fire breaks out at Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, NDRF teams on site

The incident occurred in Sector 18 of the Maha Kumbh Nagar area. No casualties have been reported

Maha Kumbh Amrit Snan: 6.2 mn devotees take holy dip on Basant Panchami

Over 6.2 million devotees take holy dip at Maha Kumbh as UP government ensures zero-error safety measures amid massive crowd turnout

No vehicles, VVIP access revoked: UP tightens rules after Kumbh stampede

Kumbh Mela stampede: After a stampede that killed 30, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced measures to improve crowd and traffic control at the world's largest spiritual gathering

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Stampede at Maha Kumbh mela: A look at India's deadliest incidents

A deadly stampede at Uttar Pradesh's Maha Kumbh mela raises fresh concerns over crowd control at religious gatherings. Here's a look at India's worst stampede incidents

Maha Kumbh stampede: Seer questions 'prioritising' of VIPs over public

A stampede at the Maha Kumbh's Sangam on Mauni Amavasya left many injured after a barrier collapsed, prompting Akharas to cancel the Amrit Snan

Maha Kumbh stampede: PM Modi offers condolences over 'loss of lives'

PM Modi expressed condolences to those who 'lost their loved ones' in the Maha Kumbh stampede and wished for the swift recovery of the injured, assuring all possible assistance

Mahakumbh 2025: Special trains, tight security for Mauni Amavasya gathering

At the Mahakumbh, 100 million devotees are expected to take part in the Amrit Snan on Mauni Amavasya on Wednesday

Mauni Amavasya Maha Kumbh Mela Travel Guide 2025: Know how to book tickets

This year, Mauni Amavasya will be marked on Jan 29, 2025. It is one of the most sacred days during the Maha Kumbh. This is the day for the 'Amrit Snan' in the holy waters of the Triveni Sangam

Fire breaks out in parked vehicles near Mahakumbh Mela; no injuries

The fire is believed to have been triggered by extreme heat due to the large number of vehicles parked for the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela

From Sudha Murthy to Anupam Kher, celebs who attended Maha Kumbh 2025

Maha Kumbh is one of the biggest and most popular religious congregations in the world, held every 12 years in India. Here is a list of notable personalities who attended the Maha Kumbh 2025

What is Bhashini, the AI-tool breaking language barriers at Maha Kumbh?

Bhashini, under the Digital India initiative, enables multilingual access for millions of pilgrims at Maha Kumbh 2025, ensuring seamless communication and a better event experience

Steve Jobs' wife Laurene Powell takes spiritual initiation at Maha Kumbh

Philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs, the wife of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, has received spiritual initiation from her guru Swami Kailashanand Giri, the seer's aide said here on Wednesday. Powell, who has spent three days at a camp at the Maha Kumbh, has been given the spiritual name "Kamala" by her guru. Swami Kailashanand Giri is the Mahamandaleshwar or head seer of Panchayati Akhada Shri Niranjani. "Lauren Powell Jobs was initiated last night. Guruji gave her the sacred Kali Beej Mantra during the ceremony. The offerings she made as guru dakshina remain undisclosed," Giri's media advisor Shagun Tyagi told PTI. The initiation ceremony, held at Swami Kailashanand Giri's camp, was attended by his personal secretary Avantikanand and Powell's secretary. Giri, while attending the Amrit Snan ritual at the Sangam Ghat on Wednesday, said, "On Monday, Kamala faced some difficulty in navigating through the crowd, so she stayed at the camp. She is very humble and curious about Sanatan ...

From aerospace engineer to seer: Meet IITian Baba at Mahakumbh 2025

A former IIT Bombay aerospace engineer, the seer spotted at the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela, is said to have left science to embrace spirituality