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Special holding area, new manual: Railways’ crowd-control plan post NDLS stampede | Latest News India

Special holding area, new manual: Railways’ crowd-control plan post NDLS stampede | Latest News India

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A special holding area at 60 stations experiencing high footfalls, a separate crowd management manual and awareness among passengers to not sit at stairs are among the measures being taken by the Railways to prevent any untoward incident, Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday. New Delhi, India – Feb. 17, 2025: Crowds of Passengers seen over New Delhi Railway Station a day after the Stampede reportedly resulting in the death of 18 people in New Delhi, India, on Monday, February 17, 2025. (Photo by Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)(Hindustan Times) The initiatives are being taken in the wake of a stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station Saturday evening which killed 18 passengers. Railways’ crowd-control plan While interacting with media persons at the Rail Bhawan in Delhi, Vaishnaw said the Railways had identified 60 stations which normally receive a high footfall and decided to make permanent or temporary holding areas outside the platforms to regulate the flow of passengers. Also Read | Eyewitnesses recall New Delhi station stampede: ‘Victims cried for help… saw bodies on …

‘We didn’t wait… started pulling people out’: Porters at New Delhi railway station recall stampede | Delhi News

‘We didn’t wait… started pulling people out’: Porters at New Delhi railway station recall stampede | Delhi News

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The screams came first. Then, a blur of people stumbling out of the New Delhi railway station’s main entrance, their voices rising in panic. “Bachao! (Help us!),” they cried, breathless, clutching at strangers, their clothes torn in the frenzy. Some collapsed onto the pavement, others sprinted toward the road, dodging rickshaws and street vendors who froze in confusion. This is how Vicky Singh Dagur, a 26-year-old porter, recalled the stampede that occurred on Saturday night at platform no 14. Standing near the entrance of the station in his red shirt and golden badge, he saw the first wave of passengers emerge, their faces terrified. “Something was very wrong,” he said. Then the cries rang out. Story continues below this ad Before he could think, Dagur and a handful of other porters were rushing towards the noise. The moment they stepped onto platform 14, the horror unfolded before them. People — men, women, children — lay on the floor, trampled, gasping for breath. Their luggage and shoes lay scattered across the platform. For the porters, who …

Daily Briefing: A deadly night at Delhi railway station | Live News

Daily Briefing: A deadly night at Delhi railway station | Live News

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In just two days, Pakistan will welcome the ICC Champions Trophy, its first major international cricket event in 29 years. Stadiums have undergone massive upgrades, and the country is buzzing with excitement, especially the younger fans who have only heard stories of the 1996 World Cup. Authorities are pulling out all the stops, with live broadcasts of Pakistan matches set for cinema halls. For Pakistan, this tournament is more than just cricket. It’s a chance to show the world it’s game-ready and secure for international play. Notably, India has opted to remain away. The pressure is on! On that note, let’s get to today’s edition. Story continues below this ad 🎧 Big Story A stampede at the New Delhi Railway station on Saturday night left 18 dead and several injured. This is the second such tragedy related to the Maha Kumbh festival in recent weeks. On January 29, at least 30 people lost their lives in a stampede at the mela, despite the much-touted “seven-tier security system” in place for the largest religious gathering in …

All Prayagraj special trains to depart from Platform 16, key advisory issued for passengers – India TV

All Prayagraj special trains to depart from Platform 16, key advisory issued for passengers – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Heavy rush of passengers to catch a train for Mahakumbh, at the New Delhi railway station Delhi stampede: A day after the tragic incident of stampede at New Delhi railway station, Northern Railway enforced a number of measures to avoid any such untoward incident in the days to come. At least 18 people were killed in the overnight stampede at the packed New Delhi Railway Station, with a senior railway official saying that the incident occurred after some passengers slipped and fell on others while coming down from a foot-over bridge. Key advisory for passengers It has been decided that all special trains heading towards Prayagraj will depart from platform number 16.   All passengers traveling to Prayagraj must enter and exit through the Ajmeri Gate side of New Delhi Railway Station.   Regular trains will continue to operate from their designated platforms as usual. This measure aims to prevent overcrowding at a single platform during peak hours. Indian Railways appeals to the public to avoid falling prey to rumors, as …

‘Faltu hai’: Lalu Prasad’s Kumbh remarks stir row, BJP says he hurt Hindu sentiments | India News

‘Faltu hai’: Lalu Prasad’s Kumbh remarks stir row, BJP says he hurt Hindu sentiments | India News

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RJD chief Lalu Prasad blamed Saturday night’s stampede at the New Delhi railway station on a failure to manage the crowd that was heading to the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayargraj, and courted controversy by saying that the Kumbh was “meaningless”. “Kumbh ka koi matlab hai? Faltu hai (Kumbh is meaningless),” Lalu said Sunday. Expressing condolences to the families of the stampede victims, he also demanded the resignation of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. At least 18 people were killed in the stampede and several of the victims were from Bihar. Lalu, a former Railway minister, said the stampede was the result of “mismanagement of Railways”. Story continues below this ad His remarks on the Kumbh prompted sharp reactions from NDA leaders. BJP national spokesperson Guru Prakash Paswan told The Indian Express: “Kumbh is a matter of faith for crores of Hindus, Lalu Prasad has hurt the sentiments of Hindus by making uncharitable comments on one of the holiest congregation of humankind. He must apologise without delay.” JD(U) chief spokesperson, Neeraj Kumar, said: “Lalu Prasad should …

A look at India’s deadliest stampedes over the years – India TV

A look at India’s deadliest stampedes over the years – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Passengers board an overcrowded train for Prayagrajs Mahakumbh, at the New Delhi railway station Delhi Railway Station Stampede: The overcrowded New Delhi Railway Station turned into a horrific sight for thousands of passengers, mostly Mahakumbh pilgrims, as an overnight stampede claimed at least 18 lives. This tragic incident is not an isolated one, as India has witnessed several deadly stampedes over the years.  Just weeks ago, a similar tragedy struck the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, where a pre-dawn stampede on January 29 at the Sangam area left 30 dead and 60 injured as millions of devotees gathered for a holy dip on Mauni Amavasya, one of the most auspicious days of the Hindu calendar. One of the deadliest stampedes in recent years occurred on July 2 last year during a ‘satsang’ by self-styled godman Bhole Baba in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, claiming 121 lives, mostly women. Similarly, over 340 devotees lost their lives in a stampede at Maharashtra’s Mandhardevi temple in 2005, while at least 250 perished at Rajasthan’s Chamunda Devi temple in 2008. The …

Man Who Lost His Daughter, 7, In Delhi Stampede

Man Who Lost His Daughter, 7, In Delhi Stampede

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New Delhi: “Meri ladki ke kila ghus gaya (a nail pierced my daughter’s head),” said a man, whose 7-year-old daughter was among the 18 who died during a stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station late on Saturday when surging crowds scrambled to catch trains to UP’s Prayagraj to visit Maha Kumbh, the world’s largest religious gathering. “14 number platform se neeche utare, lekin bheed dekh ke wapas aane lage, maine kaha bheed jyada hai, chalo ghar chalte hain, bachho ko leke nahi jaate, chote chote bacche hain kya karenge, sone ko bhi nahi hai (We got down from platform number 14, but seeing the crowd we started coming back. I said there is too much crowd, let’s go home, we should not take the children along, what will we do with the little ones. They don’t even have anything to sleep on,” Opil Singh, who had a confirmed ticket and was headed to Maha Kumbh with his family, told NDTV. Follow New Delhi Railway Station Stampede LIVE UPDATES here The Kumbh Mela attracts tens …

New Delhi Rail Station Remains Crowded Day After Stampede

New Delhi Rail Station Remains Crowded Day After Stampede

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New Delhi: The New Delhi Railway Station continued to witness a surge in crowd more than 12 hours after at least 18 people, mostly women and children, died in a stampede while waiting to board trains to Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, where the Maha Kumbh festival is being hosted. More police personnel have now been deployed to the platforms and ropes are being used to regulate the crowds after the incident, which took place around 10 pm on Saturday. “There was a lot of rush at the platform numbers 12, 15 and 16. There is no such crowd usually,” a man who had a shop at the station told NDTV. Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who has ordered a “high-level inquiry” into the causes of the accident, has said additional special trains were being run from New Delhi to clear the rush of devotees. Railways has also announced the names of two high administrative group officials, who will be part of the inquiry committee constituted to probe the stampede. Narsingh Deo, Principal Chief Commercial Manager, Northern Railway …

Check full list of trains cancelled or rescheduled – India TV

Check full list of trains cancelled or rescheduled – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Heavy rush of passengers to catch a train for Prayagrajs Mahakumbh. In view of the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station that left at least 18 dead including women and children, the Railways in a press release on Sunday said that nine trains scheduled to run from Delhi have been cancelled out of which seven trains were going to Prayagraj. The time of one train going to Prayagraj has been rescheduled.    The stampede occurred during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday when passengers, most of them travelling to Prayagraj’s Mahakumbh, crowded in the train platforms. Officials said the chaos occurred at platform numbers 14 and 15 due to the overwhelming number of passengers waiting to board trains for Prayagraj.  Here’s the full list of trains that have been cancelled as notified by the Railways: 54213/54214( JNU-PFM-JNU, JCO-16.02.2025) 54254/54253(LKO-PFM-LKO,Jco-16.02.2025) 54375/54376(PFM-JNU-PFM,JCO-16.02.2025) 14102/14101(CNB-PFM/PRG-CNB, JCO-16.02.2025) 04254(AY-PFM,JCO-16.02.2025) 04205(AY-PFM,JCO-16.02.2025) 04118 (AYC-PRYJ, JCO- 16.02.25) TRAIN NO-14102 CNB-PYGS JCO 16.02.25 TRAIN 64567 ( BSC-TKJ) JCO 16/02/2025 12367 Bhagalpur – New Delhi Vikramshila Express (journey commencing on 16.02.2025) …

Names Of Victims Released By Authorities

Names Of Victims Released By Authorities

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New Delhi: At least 18 people, mostly women and children, died and dozens were injured in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night. Among the victims were nine people from Bihar, eight from Delhi and one from Haryana. Full list: Children: Riya Singh, 7, daughter of Opil Singh, resident of Sagarpur, DelhiPooja Kumar, 8, daughter of Raj Kumar Manjhi, resident of Nawada, BiharNeeraj, 12, son of Indrajit Paswan resident of Vaishali, BiharSuruchi, 11, daughter of Manoj Shah, resident of Muzaffarpur, BiharVijay Sah, 15, son of Ram Sarup Sah, resident of Samastipur, Bihar Women: Baby Kumari, 24, daughter of Prabhu Sah, resident of Bijwasan, DelhiSangeeta Malik, 34, wife of Mohit Malik, resident of Bhiwani, HaryanaPoonam, 34, wife of Virendra Singh, resident of Mahavir Enclave, DelhiLalita Devi, 35, wife of Santosh, resident of Parana, BiharPoonam Devi, 40, wife of Meghnath, resident of Saran, BiharMamta Jha, 40, wife of Vipin Jha, resident of Nangloi, DelhiKrishna Devi, 40, wife of Vijay Shah, resident of Samastipur, BiharShanti Devi, 40, wife of Raj Kumar Manjhi, resident of Nawada, …