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KUSHINAGAR: Three women were killed and around 18 others were injured after a tractor trolley carrying devotees overturned and plunged into the Gandak canal in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district, police said on Thursday. The incident occurred near the Siswa regulator under the Khadda police station limits at around 8 pm on Wednesday, when the trolley, which was transporting nearly 25 devotees, overturned. According to police, the devotees were travelling from Mamkhor Barhara village in Maharajganj district's Ghughli area to attend the Chaitra Ram Navami Varni fair at Bhaisaha Ghat when the accident occurred. Preliminary findings indicate that the accident happened when the hook connecting the trolley to the tractor broke, causing it to overturn and fall into the canal, officials said. A total of 21 people sustained injuries and were rushed to the Kushinagar Medical College, where doctors declared Meera Devi (57) dead. Later, two more women, Kismati Devi (51) and Nirmala (45), died during treatment, bringing the total death toll to three, officials added. Khadda Station House Officer Sandeep Singh said that some passengers managed to jump off the trolley and save themselves. The bodies of the deceased have been sent for a post-mortem examination, and further investigation into the incident is underway, police added.
Medak, December 14: Four members of a family were killed in a road accident involving a bike and a tractor trolley in Telangana's Medak district on Saturday evening. The collision occurred around 7:30 pm near a hotel on National Highway-161, police said. According to the sub-inspector of Shankarampet police station, the family was travelling from Serilingampally to their native village on a known person's Pulsar motorcycle to attend the elections scheduled for the next day. Arunachal Pradesh Road Accident: Truck Carrying 22 Labourers From Assam Falls Into Deep Gorge Between Hayuliang and Chakl ...Read More >
Lucknow: Reinforcing its commitment to ensuring 'water to every field,' the Yogi Adityanath govt has completed 29 major irrigation projects over the past eight years, significantly expanding irrigation capacity, improving water management, and empowering millions of farmers across Uttar Pradesh. These projects have directly benefited 43,53,850 farmers across the state and led to an increase of 19,11,231 hectares in irrigation capacity. The initiative not only strengthens state's agricultural productivity but also marks a major milestone in flood control and water conservation efforts. Guided b ...Read More >
Jammu (Jammu and Kahmir) [India], July 8 (ANI): The Department of Horticulture Jammu, organied a one-day Capacity Building-cum-Training Programme for farmer, epecially targeting the empowerment of women at Pargwal under the chairmanhip of MLA Akhnoor Mohan Lal. The event witneed the preence of Director Horticulture Jammu Gul Sayed, Chief Horticulture Officer Rakeh Kotwal, Ditrict Level Subject Matter Specialit Rakeh Bhagat and Horticulture Development Officer Khour Amit Saraf. The programme drew a large number of farmer from the area, epecially the women. The trong turnout reflected the keen ...Read More >
Nalanda Temple Stampede: At least eight women lost their lives and several others were injured on Tuesday during a religious gathering at the Sheetla Temple in Bihar's Nalanda district. A huge crowd had gathered for worship, which led to heavy overcrowding and a stampede-like situation causing several people to get crushed. Several of the injured individuals are described as critical. Just as on every Tuesday, a fair was being held at the Maghda temple today. The stampede occurred due to the excessive overcrowding at the site, according to authorities. Those who were injured have been taken ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 3 (ANI): In a major crackdown on narcotics smuggling, officers of the Airport Commissionerate, Mumbai Customs Zone-III, have seized 14.738 kgs of suspected NDPS hydroponic weed (marijuana) valued at approximately Rs 14.73 crore during operations on Sunday. The seizures were made across Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI), resulting in the arrest of one passenger, as stated in the press release. The passenger was arrested under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Based on specific intel, ...Read More >
Devi said she met the victim's family, offered her condolences and assured them that every possible effort would be made to secure justice. "The brutality and murder of a 12-year-old innocent girl is extremely tragic, heartbreaking and a shame on humanity," Devi tweeted after meeting the victim's family on Sunday. "The culprits should be arrested at the earliest and given strict punishment so that such inhuman incidents are not repeated in future," the minister said. She also criticised the st ...Read More >
Nalanda Maa Sheetla Temple Stampede: A major stampede struck at the Mata Shitalashtami Temple in Maghra, Nalanda, leaving at least eight women dead and many injured. Panic and chaos erupted as devotees scrambled for safety. Two victims have been identified: Rita Devi (50) and Rekha Devi (45), both from nearby areas. The injured are receiving treatment at Model Hospital. The incident occurred as crowds swelled at the temple on the last Tuesday of Chaitra month. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed grief and announced Rs 6 lakh each (₹4 lakh from Disaster Management + ₹2 lakh from CM Rel ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 18 (PTI) A three-storey chawl collapsed in the western suburb of Bandra here in the early hours of Friday, with at least 10 people feared trapped in the debris, civic officials said. As many as seven people have been rescued from the debris so far and admitted to the civic-run Bhabha Hospital, they said. According to preliminary information, chawl number 37 in the Bharat Nagar area of Bandra East collapsed around 5.56 am. Eight fire engines are at the spot along with teams from the Mumbai police and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's local ward machinery, an official from ...Read More >
Kushinagar (UP), Apr 2 (PTI) Three women were killed and around 18 others were injured after a tractor trolley carrying devotees overturned and plunged into the Gandak canal in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district, police said on Thursday. The incident occurred near the Siswa regulator under the Khadda police station limits at around 8 pm on Wednesday, when the trolley, which was transporting nearly 25 devotees, overturned. According to police, the devotees were travelling from Mamkhor Barhara village in Maharajganj district's Ghughli area to attend the Chaitra Ram Navami Varni fair at Bhaisaha ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) A three-member panel of the National Commission for Women (NCW) probing the alleged killing of a 12-year-old girl in an "occult ritual" in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district visited the site on Friday and met the victim's family, locals and neighbours. The NCW panel, however, said they are yet to be given key documents related to the incident. The committee, comprising Mamta Kumari, Manmohan Verma and Kanchan, also interacted with the grandchildren of a 70-year-old 'tantrik' (occult practitioner) who is an accused in the case. Two other, including the girl's mother, have ...Read More >
The incident occurred at the popular Boudewijn Seapark in Brugge, Belgium (file)(Image: BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images) A well-known theme park has been the scene of a terrifying incident after a ride collapsed, injuring several children and adults this morning (April 7). Emergency services rushed to Boudewijn Seapark amusement park in Bruges, Belgium, following reports that a ride had collapsed, injuring four children, according to police speaking to local news outlet Het Laatste Nieuws. Poli ...Read More >
Seven people were injured in the melee and they are reported to be stable and under treatment. The Bihar government announced an ex gratia of ₹6 lakh for the victims' families. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also announced ₹2 lakh compensation for the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured from the PM Relief Fund. Police said a large number of devotees had gathered at the temple to offer prayers, as the last Tuesday of Chaitra month traditionally draws heavy crowds. The rush s ...Read More >
Kushinagar: One person was killed and around 20 others were injured after a tractor trolley carrying devotees overturned and fell into the Gandak canal in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district, police said on Thursday. The incident occurred near the Siswa regulator under the Khadda police station limits at around 8 pm on Wednesday. The trolley, which was transporting nearly 25 devotees, plunged into the canal. Also Read: Horrific Rampur accident caught on camera as truck topples onto Bolero, crushing driver to death. Watch According to police, the devotees were travelling from Mamkhor Barhara ...Read More >
A 35-year-old woman was arrested along with two others for allegedly killing her 13-year-old daughter in a 'sacrificial' ritual in Kushumbha village under Bishungarh police station of Hazaribagh district, officials said on Thursday. Those arrested include victims' mother Reshmi Devi, 55-year-old Shanti Devi, an occultist, and 40-year-old Bhim Ram, all of them from the same village. The matter concerns the recovery of the girl's mutilated body from a village field on March 25. Reshmi had subsequ ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said that a commission has been formed that is currently conducting an inquiry into the Bengaluru stampede incident, where 11 people had lost their lives on June 4 during RCB's IPL victory celebrations. He further refrained from commenting further on the matter, noting that the state's Home Minister would provide a detailed response. 'The commission is conducting an inquiry. I will not say much. The Home Minister will reply,' said Shivakumar. Meanwhile, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara, addressing ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (PTI) The government has notified a new framework for the edible oil industry, imposing stricter registration and reporting requirements on producers to enhance transparency and oversight, according to an official release. The 2025 Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (VOPPA) Regulation Order, notified on August 1 by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, amends the Vegetable Oil Products Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 2011, under Section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Under the new framework, producers will ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) Union Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi has termed the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district as "heartbreaking" and demanded the immediate arrest and strict punishment of those responsible. Devi said she met the victim's family, offered her condolences and assured them that every possible effort would be made to secure justice. "The brutality and murder of a 12-year-old innocent girl is extremely tragic, heartbreaking and a shame on humanity," Devi tweeted after meeting the victim's family on Sunday. "The cu ...Read More >
In his letter to Bhujbal, Lodha has sought five commercial gas cylinders for each of 16 Jain temples for religious observance "Oli Ayambil" during the month of Chaitra. However, a few organisations and residents questioned whether such a request for a particular community was appropriate during what they claimed was a cooking gas shortage amid the West Asia conflict. They claimed community meals during Ram Navami were affected due to "lack" of gas. The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena also objected ...Read More >
Biharsharif: At least nine devotees, including eight women, lost their lives and more than 12 others sustained injuries after a stampede broke out during prayers at the Sheetla Mata Temple near Maghra village under Deepnagar police station area in Nalanda district on Tuesday morning.The incident occurred when the district and police administration were engaged in security and law and order arrangements for the visit of President Droupadi Murmu to attend the convocation of Nalanda University as chief guest on Tuesday. A majority of the injured were also women.The incident took place during a pr ...Read More >
LUCKNOW: Four people were killed and 17 others injured after a tractor-trolley carrying devotees to a Ram Navami 'nahan mela' overturned into a canal in Kushinagar district on Thursday. The accident occurred near the Sisva Gopal regulator in the Khadda police station when the hook connecting the tractor and trolley reportedly snapped, causing the vehicle to lose control and plunge into the Gandak canal.According to officials, around 50 devotees -- mostly women -- were travelling from Mahan Khor alias Barhara village under Ghughli police station in Maharajganj district to the Bhainsaha Ghat on ...Read More >
Bihar Temple Stampede Update: A massive crowd thronged the Sheetla Temple in Bihar's Nalanda district today,Tuesday. The overwhelming number of devotees led to chaos. The ensuing stampede resulted in the deaths of eight people,while several others are reported to be injured. Upon receiving news of the incident,the police arrived at the scene and immediately launched a rescue operation. Following the tragedy,a heavy police and administrative presence has been deployed in the area. According to emerging reports,a fair is held around the Sheetla Mata Temple every Tuesday. Bihar government minist ...Read More >
Kushinagar: At least three women were killed, and around 18 others were injured after a tractor trolley carrying devotees overturned and plunged into the Gandak canal in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district, police said on Thursday. The incident occurred near the Siswa regulator under the Khadda police station limits at around 8 pm on Wednesday, when the trolley, which was transporting nearly 25 devotees, overturned. According to police, the devotees were travelling from Mamkhor Barhara village in Maharajganj district's Ghughli area to attend the Chaitra Ram Navami Varni fair at Bhaisaha Ghat ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: State BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Thursday slammed the Congress government and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for failing to address farmers' issues despite completing 19 months in office. Speaking at the Kisan Morcha state office-bearers' meeting at the BJP headquarters in Hyderabad, he accused the state government of neglecting farmers due to its skewed policies. He urged party workers to collaborate with the Kisan Morcha to highlight farmers' grievances and counter the Congress' "anti-farmer" stance. He directed the Morcha members to launch agitations, gather grassroots- ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): After US President Donald Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), Dr Abhishek Bansal, Senior Consultant and Chief of Interventional Radiology at Aakash Healthcare, warned that even mild symptoms, like Trump ankle swelling, should not be ignored, as they could signal underlying vascular issues. The body often sends out early distress signals, and ignoring them could delay crucial diagnoses. Symptoms like swollen ankles, unexplained bruises, or a persistent limp may appear minor, but they could be the body way of signalling something more s ...Read More >
Bengaluru - The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe), in association with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Astronautical Society of India (ASI), has announced the national-level Model Rocketry/CANSAT India Student Competition 2024-25, with the grand finale scheduled to take place on the banks of the Narayani River at Tumkuhiraj, Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, from October 27-30, 2025. The competition aims to provide students with a hands-on experience in designing, development, and launch of a model rocket that can deploy CANSAT (7U SAT) of 1 kg ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The credit-to-deposit ratio in Indian banks has stayed below 80 per cent as credit offtake in the country continues to lag, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The report highlighted that while both credit offtake and deposit growth have increased sequentially, they remain significantly lower than the levels seen last year. Deposits continued to outpace credit offtake in the current fortnight, leading to a narrowing of the credit-deposit gap. It stated Credit to Deposit Ratio Remains Below 80 per cent as Credit Offtake Lags. The report data pointed ...Read More >
HAZARIBAG: Police have arrested a 35-year-old mother, an occult practitioner, and a man in connection with the strangulation of a teenage girl during a sacrificial ritual in Kusumbha village, officials said on Wednesday.According to Hazaribag SP Anjani Anjan and DIG Anjani Jha announced the arrests during a late-night press briefing.The arrested include Reshmi Devi, the mother of the girl, 55-year-old Shanti Devi, an occultist, and 40-year-old Bhim Ram, all residents of the same village.Anjan said Reshmi Devi frequently visited a 'tantrik' in her village for the treatment of her youngest son, ...Read More >