For Mahakumbh final week, Indian Railways sets up holding areas in stations for crowd management: 'Passengers are allowed to...'

This comes days after a stampede at the New Delhi Railway station claimed 18 lives. According to authorities, confusion over almost identical train names after an announcement of the platform number for an arriving Prayagraj-bound special train sparked panic and a sudden rush leading to the tragedy.
|
|||||
💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions
|
![]()
New Delhi Railway Station Stampede | Death Toll Mounts to 18, Dozens Injured in Tragic Incident
Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:21Published
|
Related news from verified sources
Faecal bacteria in Ganga at Prayagraj: Here's how it can impact human healthThe Ganga River at Prayagraj faces significant faecal coliform contamination, especially during the Maha Kumbh Mela, posing severe health risks to millions of...IndiaTimes Also reported by •DNA |
Kumbh rush: UP Board reschedules exam in PrayagrajAuthorities of UP Board have rescheduled the High School and Intermediate exams for Prayagraj district to March 9 due to traffic restrictions from the Maha...IndiaTimes Also reported by •Zee News •DNA |
Pakistani Pilgrims Join At Maha Kumbh Mela In Prayagraj, Praise Arrangements And Spiritual ExperiencePakistani pilgrims arrived at Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj and praised the arrangements and spiritual experience.Zee News Also reported by •IndiaTimes •DNA |