Bhopal/Ujjain, April 29 (IANS) With an eye on the large scale Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2028 congregation, the Madhya Pradesh Police have begun comprehensive preparations, placing railway security and crowd management at the centre of its strategy. At a high-level meeting of the State Railway Security Coordination Committee held at the Police Headquarters in Bhopal on Wednesday, Madhya Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Kailash Makwana emphasised the need for long-term planning and seamless coo…
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Madurai, April 27 (IANS) Tight security arrangements and extensive traffic restrictions have been put in place across Madurai, Tamil Nadu, as the famed Chithirai festival commenced, with lakhs of devotees expected to throng the city for key rituals over the next three days.According to police, elaborate crowd management measures have been made around the Meenakshi Amman Temple, where major events, including the Meenakshi Amman darshan, the celestial wedding (Thirukalyanam), and the grand chariot…
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has extended last train timings across all its corridors till around 01:00 a.m. to facilitate smooth travel for spectators attending the IPL 2026 match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday.Officials said that key routes, including the Delhi Airport Express Line, will operate till late-night hours to manage the anticipated surge in passenger traffic following the match.As per the revise…
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday emphasised that providing a good travel experience to the poor and middle class remains the top priority of Indian Railways.The minister told railway officials from across the country who attended a review meeting at Rail Bhawan here to work collectively towards this goal.He highlighted that the sharp reduction in railway accidents and record freight loading have significantly improved the image of Indian Railways across the …
Patna, March 31 (IANS) In the aftermath of the tragic stampede at the Sheetla Mata Temple in Maghra village of Nalanda district, in which 8 people were killed, the administration has taken strict action against police personnel for alleged negligence that led to the tragedy.Following preliminary findings of serious security lapses, Nalanda Superintendent of Police, Bharat Soni, suspended the Station House Officer (SHO) of Deepnagar Police Station, Rajmani, with immediate effect.Additionally, fou…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Eight people were killed and eight others injured in a stampede at the Mata Sheetla Temple in Bihar’s Nalanda district on Tuesday, police said, the latest in a series of crowd crush incidents reported in 2026 and 2025 that have highlighted safety gaps at mass gatherings across the country.The latest stampede occurred during prayers under the Deepnagar Police Station limits after a sudden surge of devotees led to overcrowding and chaos within the temple premises.Accor…
Hyderabad, Feb 1 (IANS) A temporary Dial-112 emergency response call centre of Telangana Police handled over 500 emergency calls during ‘Sammakka Saralamma Jatara’ at Medaram in Mulugu district.The temporary facility operated from January 18 to 31 to ensure a swift emergency response and enhanced public safety during the Jatara, the largest tribal festival in Asia.Telangana Integrated Command Control Centre (TGICCC) said on Sunday that the temporary facility was equipped with two dispatch desks …
Bengaluru, Dec 29 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday held a high-level meeting with police and senior officials from various departments to review preparedness for maintaining law and order during New Year celebrations in Bengaluru and across the state.The Chief Minister reviewed precautionary measures during the meeting held at his office, Krishna, here on Monday, with police and officials from multiple departments.Home Minister G. Parameshwara, the Chief Minister’s Politi…