Bhubaneswar, July 16 (IANS) The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Thursday expressed profound grief over the reported death of a devotee in an alleged stampede-like situation during the Rath Yatra festival in Puri and urged the Odisha government to remain vigilant and properly manage crowds to ensure such incidents do not recur. Taking to his X handle, BJD president Naveen Patnaik said he was deeply saddened by the news of the loss of a devotee’s life among the heavy rush at Badadanda during R…
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Chennai, July 9 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will visit Karur on Friday to meet the families of those who lost their lives in the 2025 Karur stampede, distribute government job appointment orders to eligible family members, unveil welfare measures, and launch a major industrial project expected to generate thousands of jobs. The visit comes nearly ten months after the September 27, 2025, stampede at a TVK campaign event in Veluchamipuram that claimed 41 lives and left several…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) President of India, Droupadi Murmu, on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the stampede deaths at a temple in Nalanda, Bihar, and conveyed her condolences to the families of the eight victims. Vice President of India, C.P. Radhakrishnan, also expressed grief over the incident. President Murmu took to social media ‘X’ and said, “The news of the death of many devotees in a stampede at a temple in Nalanda, Bihar, is deeply saddening. I express my deepest condolences to a…
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…
Patna, March 31 (IANS) After a deadly stampede in Bihar’s Nalanda district claimed eight lives and injured several others, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed deep grief and announced compensation for the victims.The state government will provide Rs 6 lakh each to the families of the deceased — Rs 4 lakh from the Disaster Relief Fund and Rs 2 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.Bihar Water Resource Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary said the government has taken the matter seriou…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed grief over the loss of lives in the tragic Nalanda stampede and announced financial assistance for the families of the deceased. A stampede broke out during prayers at Mata Sheetla Temple in Nalanda on Tuesday, leaving seven people dead and one seriously injured, police confirmed. In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said, “The mishap in Nalanda district, Bihar, is deeply painful. I extend my condolences to…
Nalanda, March 31 (IANS) The affected families of the Nalanda stampede narrated their ordeal and expressed distress as seven people lost their lives in the tragedy on Tuesday. A stampede broke out during prayers at Mata Sheetla Temple in Nalanda on Tuesday, leaving seven people dead and one seriously injured, police confirmed. Temple priest Guttu Singhwah, speaking to IANS, said, “There was such a massive crowd that people had no space to go inside. Due to the crowd, the blood pressure of some p…
Nalanda, March 31 (IANS) A stampede broke out during prayers at Mata Sheetla Temple in Bihar’s Nalanda on Tuesday, leaving seven people dead and one seriously injured, police confirmed.The incident occurred at the Madhda Sheetla Temple in the Deepnagar police station area.Upon learning about the incident, police officials, together with residents, hurried to the location and initiated relief and rescue efforts. Visuals from the scene depicted numerous devotees assembled within the temple grounds…
Bengaluru, March 24 (IANS) Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemath Kumar Singh on Tuesday said elaborate security and traffic arrangements have been put in place for the upcoming cricket matches at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, scheduled to begin on March 28, with another match on April 5. Addressing a press conference, the Commissioner said the arrangements have been made in accordance with the committee’s recommendations to ensure safety and the smooth conduct of the matches.He stressed the nee…
Bengaluru, March 24 (IANS) As defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) prepare to start their IPL 2026 campaign at home in the opening match, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has teamed up with the franchise to honour the lives of those who died in the stampede following their title victory last season. Before Saturday’s game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, officials will place a memorial plaque near the stadium’s inner entrance to provide a dedicated space for reflecti…