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Government of Haryana : हरियाणा सरकार की नई पहल- गरीब बुजुर्गों को सरकारी खर्चे पर महाकुंभ तीर्थ यात्रा

Government of Haryana : चंडीगढ़- हरियाणा सरकार ने एक और महत्वपूर्ण पहल की घोषणा की है। मुख्यमंत्री नायब सिंह सैनी ने गुरुवार को प्रशासनिक सचिवों की बैठक में बताया कि ‘मुख्यमंत्री तीर्थ दर्शन योजना’ के तहत अब गरीब परिवारों के बुजुर्गों को सरकारी खर्चे पर प्रयागराज में चल रहे महाकुंभ के दर्शन के लिए भेजा जाएगा। योजना के तहत मिलेगा फ्री यात्रा का लाभ इस योजना के अंतर्गत, हरियाणा सरकार प्रत्येक जिले…

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श्राइन बोर्ड ने वैष्णो देवी के भक्तों के लिए किया बड़ा इंतजाम, निशुल्क होंगे माता रानी के दर्शन

Jammu Kashmir News: Mata Vaishno Devi भक्तों के लिए अहम खबर सामने आ रही है। बताया जा रहा है कि अगर कोई बहुत गरीब है और जैसे तैसे कटरा पहुंचा है तो भी श्राइन बोर्ड ने उसके लिए दर्शन, रहने और खाने की पूरी व्यवस्था का प्रावधान किया है। इस बारे जानकारी देते श्राइन बोर्ड के सी.ई.ओ. अंशुल गर्ग ने बताया है कि ऐसे भक्तों को पंजीकरण काऊंटर पर बैठे  कर्मचारी को सिर्फ अपनी समस्या बतानी होगी। उसका पंजीकरण…

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Mata Vaishno Devi जाने वालों के लिए अच्छी खबर, श्रद्धालुओं के लिए शुरू हुई ये बड़ी सुविधा

माता वैष्णो देवी मंदिर के दर्शन करने के इच्छुक तीर्थयात्रियों को एक बड़ी राहत देते हुए, जम्मू से मंदिर तक सीधी हेलीकॉप्टर सेवा आज 25 जून से शुरू हो गई। यह सेवा रियासी जिले की त्रिकुटा पहाड़ियों के ऊपर स्थित प्रसिद्ध मंदिर की यात्रा के लिए आने वाले तीर्थयात्रियों के लिए आधार शिविर कटरा और मंदिर के पास सांझी छत के बीच मौजूदा हेलीकॉप्टर मार्ग की पूरक है, जो एक तरफ की यात्रा के लिए प्रति व्यक्ति…

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Maa Vaishno Devi Chalisa: गरुड़ वाहिनी वैष्णवी त्रिकुटा पर्वत धाम,पढ़ें मां वैष्णो देवी की चालीसाMaa Vaishno Devi Chalisa: माता वैष्णो देवी मंदिर की यात्रा सबसे पवित्र लेकिन कठिन तीर्थ यात्राओं में से एक है। ऐसे में अगर आप किसी कारणवश वैष्णो देवी के धाम नहीं जा पा रहे हैं

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10 Vaishno Devi pilgrims die, 57 injured as bus falls from bridge in Jammu; most were from Bihar

Jammu, May 30

Ten Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrims, most of them from Bihar, were killed and 57 others were injured on Tuesday as their bus fell into a gorge after ramming into the railing of a bridge here on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, officials said.

The death toll may go up as Government Medical College Hospital Principal Shashi Soodan said two of the injured admitted there are critical.

Officials said the bus, which was on its way from Amritsar to Katra, met with the accident in Jhajjar Kotli area. Katra is a base camp for the pilgrims visiting the famous shrine atop the Trikuta hills.

"The accident took place at Jhajjar Kotli bridge. Ten people have died. Rescue operation is almost compete," Jammu Senior Superintendent of Police Chandan Kohli told PTI. "We are investigating the reasons behind the accident." 

Locals, CRPF and police personnel rushed to the spot and launched the rescue operation.

The fifty-seven injured have been admitted to the GMC hospital in Jammu and two of them are critical. "Two persons were brought dead in the hospital while others died on the spot," said Soodan.

A CRPF officer said 10 bodies had been recovered.

The bus skidded off the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway and rolled down the bridge over a nullah at Jajjar Kotli between 6.30 am and 7 am, the officials said.

They said most of the travellers were from Bihar's Lakhisarai and were on pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Devi for a religious function of their child. They were members of an extended family.

Ravinder Panday, one of the travellers, said they felt that something hit the bus. "It lost balance and rolled down. The vehicle was on its way from Amritsar to Katra carrying people who were going for pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi," he said.

The accident site looked horrific with bodies trapped under the mangled remains of the bus.

Describing the accident, a witnesses said the bus was in the left lane, but it crossed over to the right side after the driver lost control, hit the railing of the bridge and went down.

The front wheels came off and got stuck in the parapet of the bridge.

"We were going to pay obeisance at Mata Vaishno Devi temple and perform ‘mundan’ of our child. We were several families together," said Ramesh Kumar, who escaped unhurt.

For the journey to Katra, the vehicle, carrying a registration number of Uttar Pradesh (UP 81 CT 3537), should have taken a left turn nearly two kilometres before the spot of the accident, but passengers said the driver seemed to have lost the direction and was probably going to the Udhampur-Srinagar side of the highway.

On May 21, a 27-year-old woman was killed and 24 people were injured when a Rajasthan-bound bus carrying Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrims overturned in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district. 

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Driver killed, 17 injured as bus carrying pilgrims falls into gorge near Jammu

Rescue operation underway after a bus fell into a gorge at Manda area, in Jammu district (Pic credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: A bus carrying pilgrims from Mata Vaishno Devi shrine met with an accident on Saturday evening near Manda, resulting in the death of a Himachal Pradesh driver and injuries to 17 passengers. The vehicle, registered as UK-07PA-5640, fell into a 30-feet gorge while en route to…

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[ad_1] Paromita Das New Delhi. The tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on February 15, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of at least 20 people, including five children, and left 15 others injured, has once again brought the country’s fragile crowd management infrastructure under scrutiny. The incident occurred due to an abrupt surge in the number of passengers waiting to board trains to Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, where the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela had drawn millions of devotees. The overcrowding led to chaos on the foot-overbridges connecting platforms 14 and 15, where some passengers slipped and fell, triggering panic that quickly escalated into a deadly stampede. Huge loss of lives in new delhi railway station due to stampede… #NewDelhi #NewDelhiRailwaystation #delhi #maha pic.twitter.com/EOmP0JfPgf — Geography (@GeoStatics7372) February 15, 2025   In the wake of the disaster, there has been an outpouring of grief, harsh criticism of the authorities, and calls for urgent reforms in crowd control measures. While the railway ministry has set up a high-level committee to investigate the incident, the fundamental issues surrounding crowd safety and emergency preparedness remain unresolved. The tragedy raises a crucial question: Why do such stampedes continue to occur in Bharat, and what can be done to prevent them in the future? A History of Stampede Disasters in Bharat This is not the first time Bharat has witnessed a deadly stampede at a railway station or during a mass gathering. The frequency of such incidents has been increasing over the years, exposing a systemic failure in managing large crowds. Just weeks before the New Delhi incident, a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela on January 29, 2025, resulted in the deaths of around 30 people, while 90 others sustained injuries. The disaster unfolded on Mauni Amavasya, a significant bathing day during the festival, when hundreds of thousands of devotees rushed towards the riverbanks. The situation turned deadly when barriers collapsed, and people in the front were trampled as a fresh wave of worshippers surged forward, unaware that many were already lying injured or unconscious on the ground. Similarly, on January 8, 2025, a stampede at Tirupati’s famous Lord Venkateswara temple in Andhra Pradesh left six devotees dead and 40 injured. The chaos erupted as thousands gathered to collect tokens for the Vaikunta Ekadasi darshan. Despite multiple checkpoints and distribution counters, poor planning and an overwhelming number of pilgrims resulted in a tragic loss of life. Another horrifying incident occurred on July 2, 2024, in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, where at least 121 people died, including women and children, during a religious congregation organized by the self-proclaimed godman Bhole Baba. The event, which was permitted for 80,000 attendees, ended up drawing over 250,000 people. As devotees scrambled to exit the overcrowded venue, the sheer force of the crowd led to a catastrophic stampede. Disturbingly, the organizer fled the scene after the tragedy and has remained untraceable. Looking back further, on January 1, 2022, a New Year’s Day celebration at the revered Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir turned fatal when a minor altercation between two groups escalated into a stampede, killing 12 people and injuring several others. Similar incidents have occurred at religious festivals, political rallies, and even sports events across Bharat. Who Is to Blame? Whenever such tragedies occur, blame is passed around between government officials, event organizers, and even the public. However, the root cause often lies in a combination of overcrowding, mismanagement, and lack of preparedness. One of the primary factors contributing to stampedes is the failure of authorities to anticipate crowd behavior and act accordingly. At the New Delhi railway station, passengers had begun reporting dangerous levels of congestion two hours before the disaster. Yet, no significant action was taken to control the crowd or implement emergency protocols.

Similarly, at the Hathras satsang, officials underestimated the turnout, leading to a catastrophic crush. Miscommunication also plays a significant role. In the New Delhi stampede, it was reported that passengers mistook one train for another and feared missing their departure, causing them to rush towards the platform. Such confusion could have been prevented with clearer announcements and proper crowd guidance. Moreover, Bharat’s infrastructure is not built to handle large-scale gatherings safely. Most railway stations, religious sites, and public venues lack multiple exit points, adequate signage, emergency medical facilities, and real-time crowd monitoring systems. Even when temporary arrangements are made, they often prove insufficient in managing sudden surges. What Can Be Done to Prevent Future Stampedes? The recurring nature of these tragedies highlights the urgent need for systematic reforms in crowd control and public safety measures. Here are some key solutions that could help prevent similar disasters in the future: Advanced Crowd Monitoring & Technology Implementation Authorities must leverage modern technology to monitor crowd movements in real time. Drones, AI-powered surveillance cameras, and predictive analytics can help detect early warning signs of overcrowding and potential stampedes. Several countries have successfully used such technologies to prevent disasters at large-scale events. Improved Infrastructure and Emergency Exits Public spaces, especially railway stations, religious venues, and stadiums, should be redesigned to include multiple entry and exit points, wider pathways, and better ventilation. Implementing automated gates and crowd control barriers can prevent surges and bottlenecks. Clear Communication & Crowd Guidance Proper signage, digital boards, and multilingual announcements should be used to guide passengers and visitors, reducing confusion and panic. Trained personnel must be stationed at key points to assist people, manage queues, and prevent overcrowding. Better Coordination Between Authorities Railway officials, law enforcement agencies, and event organizers must work together to implement standard operating procedures for crowd management. Regular drills and training sessions should be conducted to ensure that emergency response teams can act swiftly in crisis situations. Legal Accountability & Stricter Regulations Holding authorities accountable for negligence is crucial. In South Korea, officials were sentenced to prison for mishandling the 2022 Halloween crowd crush in Seoul. In Bharat, however, similar actions are rare. Enforcing stricter crowd control laws and penalizing those responsible can serve as a deterrent against future lapses. Public Awareness & Individual Responsibility People attending mass gatherings must also exercise personal responsibility. Following safety guidelines, avoiding unnecessary rushes, and helping others during emergencies can significantly reduce the risk of stampedes. Public awareness campaigns should be conducted to educate individuals on how to behave in large crowds and what to do in case of emergencies. Conclusion: A Wake-Up Call for Bharat The stampede at New Delhi Railway Station is not just another tragic event—it is a warning that must not be ignored. The repeated occurrence of such disasters highlights a deep-rooted failure in Bharat’s approach to crowd management and public safety. While the government has announced investigations and compensation for victims, real change will only come when preventive measures are prioritized over reactive responses. Unless stronger policies, better infrastructure, and advanced technology are implemented to manage crowds effectively, these tragedies will continue to claim innocent lives. It is time for both the authorities and the public to recognize the urgency of the issue and work together to ensure that no more lives are lost due to preventable stampedes.       The post New Delhi Railway

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[ad_1] Paromita Das New Delhi. The tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on February 15, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of at least 20 people, including five children, and left 15 others injured, has once again brought the country’s fragile crowd management infrastructure under scrutiny. The incident occurred due to an abrupt surge in the number of passengers waiting to board trains to Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, where the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela had drawn millions of devotees. The overcrowding led to chaos on the foot-overbridges connecting platforms 14 and 15, where some passengers slipped and fell, triggering panic that quickly escalated into a deadly stampede. Huge loss of lives in new delhi railway station due to stampede… #NewDelhi #NewDelhiRailwaystation #delhi #maha pic.twitter.com/EOmP0JfPgf — Geography (@GeoStatics7372) February 15, 2025   In the wake of the disaster, there has been an outpouring of grief, harsh criticism of the authorities, and calls for urgent reforms in crowd control measures. While the railway ministry has set up a high-level committee to investigate the incident, the fundamental issues surrounding crowd safety and emergency preparedness remain unresolved. The tragedy raises a crucial question: Why do such stampedes continue to occur in Bharat, and what can be done to prevent them in the future? A History of Stampede Disasters in Bharat This is not the first time Bharat has witnessed a deadly stampede at a railway station or during a mass gathering. The frequency of such incidents has been increasing over the years, exposing a systemic failure in managing large crowds. Just weeks before the New Delhi incident, a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela on January 29, 2025, resulted in the deaths of around 30 people, while 90 others sustained injuries. The disaster unfolded on Mauni Amavasya, a significant bathing day during the festival, when hundreds of thousands of devotees rushed towards the riverbanks. The situation turned deadly when barriers collapsed, and people in the front were trampled as a fresh wave of worshippers surged forward, unaware that many were already lying injured or unconscious on the ground. Similarly, on January 8, 2025, a stampede at Tirupati’s famous Lord Venkateswara temple in Andhra Pradesh left six devotees dead and 40 injured. The chaos erupted as thousands gathered to collect tokens for the Vaikunta Ekadasi darshan. Despite multiple checkpoints and distribution counters, poor planning and an overwhelming number of pilgrims resulted in a tragic loss of life. Another horrifying incident occurred on July 2, 2024, in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, where at least 121 people died, including women and children, during a religious congregation organized by the self-proclaimed godman Bhole Baba. The event, which was permitted for 80,000 attendees, ended up drawing over 250,000 people. As devotees scrambled to exit the overcrowded venue, the sheer force of the crowd led to a catastrophic stampede. Disturbingly, the organizer fled the scene after the tragedy and has remained untraceable. Looking back further, on January 1, 2022, a New Year’s Day celebration at the revered Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir turned fatal when a minor altercation between two groups escalated into a stampede, killing 12 people and injuring several others. Similar incidents have occurred at religious festivals, political rallies, and even sports events across Bharat. Who Is to Blame? Whenever such tragedies occur, blame is passed around between government officials, event organizers, and even the public. However, the root cause often lies in a combination of overcrowding, mismanagement, and lack of preparedness. One of the primary factors contributing to stampedes is the failure of authorities to anticipate crowd behavior and act accordingly. At the New Delhi railway station, passengers had begun reporting dangerous levels of congestion two hours before the disaster. Yet, no significant action was taken to control the crowd or implement emergency protocols.

Similarly, at the Hathras satsang, officials underestimated the turnout, leading to a catastrophic crush. Miscommunication also plays a significant role. In the New Delhi stampede, it was reported that passengers mistook one train for another and feared missing their departure, causing them to rush towards the platform. Such confusion could have been prevented with clearer announcements and proper crowd guidance. Moreover, Bharat’s infrastructure is not built to handle large-scale gatherings safely. Most railway stations, religious sites, and public venues lack multiple exit points, adequate signage, emergency medical facilities, and real-time crowd monitoring systems. Even when temporary arrangements are made, they often prove insufficient in managing sudden surges. What Can Be Done to Prevent Future Stampedes? The recurring nature of these tragedies highlights the urgent need for systematic reforms in crowd control and public safety measures. Here are some key solutions that could help prevent similar disasters in the future: Advanced Crowd Monitoring & Technology Implementation Authorities must leverage modern technology to monitor crowd movements in real time. Drones, AI-powered surveillance cameras, and predictive analytics can help detect early warning signs of overcrowding and potential stampedes. Several countries have successfully used such technologies to prevent disasters at large-scale events. Improved Infrastructure and Emergency Exits Public spaces, especially railway stations, religious venues, and stadiums, should be redesigned to include multiple entry and exit points, wider pathways, and better ventilation. Implementing automated gates and crowd control barriers can prevent surges and bottlenecks. Clear Communication & Crowd Guidance Proper signage, digital boards, and multilingual announcements should be used to guide passengers and visitors, reducing confusion and panic. Trained personnel must be stationed at key points to assist people, manage queues, and prevent overcrowding. Better Coordination Between Authorities Railway officials, law enforcement agencies, and event organizers must work together to implement standard operating procedures for crowd management. Regular drills and training sessions should be conducted to ensure that emergency response teams can act swiftly in crisis situations. Legal Accountability & Stricter Regulations Holding authorities accountable for negligence is crucial. In South Korea, officials were sentenced to prison for mishandling the 2022 Halloween crowd crush in Seoul. In Bharat, however, similar actions are rare. Enforcing stricter crowd control laws and penalizing those responsible can serve as a deterrent against future lapses. Public Awareness & Individual Responsibility People attending mass gatherings must also exercise personal responsibility. Following safety guidelines, avoiding unnecessary rushes, and helping others during emergencies can significantly reduce the risk of stampedes. Public awareness campaigns should be conducted to educate individuals on how to behave in large crowds and what to do in case of emergencies. Conclusion: A Wake-Up Call for Bharat The stampede at New Delhi Railway Station is not just another tragic event—it is a warning that must not be ignored. The repeated occurrence of such disasters highlights a deep-rooted failure in Bharat’s approach to crowd management and public safety. While the government has announced investigations and compensation for victims, real change will only come when preventive measures are prioritized over reactive responses. Unless stronger policies, better infrastructure, and advanced technology are implemented to manage crowds effectively, these tragedies will continue to claim innocent lives. It is time for both the authorities and the public to recognize the urgency of the issue and work together to ensure that no more lives are lost due to preventable stampedes.       The post New Delhi Railway

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Good News for Railway Passengers: First Vande Bharat Train Trial Between Mata Vaishno Devi and Srinagar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi may flag off a special train from Katra. The Railway Safety Commissioner has given clearance to start train services on the Katra-Baramulla section. However, the inauguration date from PM Modi’s side has not been announced yet. Indian Railways has given another big reason for joy to its passengers. On Saturday, the first trial run of the Vande Bharat train was…

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Vande Bharat Express between Delhi and Katra cancelled for 50 Days

Vande Bharat Express between Delhi and Katra cancelled for 50 Days Srinagar, Jan 15 : Indian Railways has announced cancelling the Vande Bharat Express service between Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra for 50 days. The cancellation affects train number 22439/22440, which runs between New Delhi and Katra, a popular pilgrimage destination in Jammu and Kashmir.   The train, operated by the…

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