Stampede

30 Dead, Hundreds Injured After Stampede During Ritual At Iraq Shrine

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 10, 2019

More than 30 pilgrims were killed and dozens injured Tuesday in a stampede at a major shrine in the Iraqi city of Karbala on the Shiite holy day of Ashura.

Three Dead, More Than 20 Injured In Stampede At Temple Near Kolkata

India News | Written by Monideepa Banerjie | Friday August 23, 2019

At least three people have died and more than 20 were injured after a stampede broke out at a temple near Kolkata last night where devotees had gathered for Janamasthami celebrations.

2 Dead, Over 20 Injured In "Stampede-Like" Situation At Temple In Bengal

Cities | Press Trust of India | Friday August 23, 2019

At least two people have died and over 20 injured in a stampede-like situation near a temple in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district today, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said.

1 Dead, 8 Injured Due To Stampede At Bihar Temple

Cities | Press Trust of India | Monday August 12, 2019

A stampede broke out near a temple in Lakhisarai district of Bihar this morning, leaving one person dead and at least eight injured, police said.

Sensex Off Day's Low, But Still Down 500 Points: 10 Things To Know

Business | Monday August 5, 2019

The S&P BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 Indexes came off day's low levels but continue to trade over 1 per cent lower mirroring weakness in other Asian markets. Asian shares slid to 6-1/2-month lows on Monday and the yuan slumped to a more than decade trough as a rapid escalation in the Sino-US trade war sent investors stampeding to traditional safe ha...

Several Express Trains, Locals To Remain Cancelled On July 28 In Kolkata

Kolkata News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 26, 2019

Several express trains and 30 EMU locals of South Eastern Railway will remain cancelled on July 28 for erecting a foot overbridge at Santragachi station, an official said here on Thursday.

"No Stampede At Kancheepuram Temple": Tamil Nadu Government After 4 Dead

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Aditya Sharma | Friday July 19, 2019

The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday denied that a stampede at the Kancheepuram temple led to the death of four devotees, claiming that the victims, including two women, died due to pre-existing health conditions.

Top Court Waives Tamil Nadu Temple's Bail Condition Over Stampede Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 11, 2019

In a relief to the priest arrested following the death of seven pilgrims in a stampede outside a Tamil Nadu temple, the Supreme Court Tuesday waived the condition of paying Rs 70 lakh for grant of bail to him.

Indian-American Man With Gun Sparks Mass Stampede At US Gay Pride Parade

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Monday June 10, 2019

An Indian-American was arrested in the US for threatening a person with a BB gun and causing a stampede during an LGBTQ pride parade, leaving several people injured as hundreds of participants fled in panic fearing a mass shooter.

1954 Kumbh Stampede Suppressed To Protect Jawaharlal Nehru, Says PM Modi

India News | NDTV News Desk | Wednesday May 1, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today accused the Congress and Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first prime minister, of "insensitivity" as he addressed a rally in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi. He was trying to draw a contrast between the handling of the Kumbh Mela by his own party BJP and the Congress.

WeWork Owner the We Company Joins IPO Stampede

Reuters | Tuesday April 30, 2019

WeWork owner The We Company said on Monday it had filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with US regulators.

7 Devotees Killed In Stampede During Temple Festival In Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Monday April 22, 2019

A stampede during a local temple festival killed seven devotees and injured ten others near Thuraiyur, about 45 km from Tiruchi, on Sunday, the police said.

Stampede At Disneyland Paris As Crowds Mistake Sound For "Attack"

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday March 24, 2019

Crowds of holidaymakers stampeded for safety in Disneyland Paris Saturday when they mistook the din from a broken lift or escalator for the sound of weapons, officials and witnesses said.

3 Tragedies In 2 Years Highlight Mumbai's Crumbling Infrastructure

Mumbai News | Edited by Aditya Sharma | Friday March 15, 2019

The collapse of the foot overbridge near Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus railway station is the latest accident that raises concerns over the city's stressed infrastructure. Soon after the Mumbai bridge collapse, which left 6 dead and 33 injured, a blame game erupted between Mumbai's civic body, the Brihanmumbai Corporation and the In...

Now An Algorithm That Can Control The Entire Kumbh, Thanks To IIT Madras

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 21, 2019

Scientists at IIT Madras have developed an algorithm that can help manage dense crowds using minimal manpower, and prevent deadly stampedes in massive public gatherings like the Kumbh Mela and the Hajj.