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Heavy passenger congestion at two platforms of New Delhi Railway Station due to delay in departure of trains

New Delhi, March 24: A large number of passengers gathered at platform numbers 12 and 13 of New Delhi Railway Station due to a delay in the departure of the following major trains.

Tamannaah Bhatia's 'Odela 2' to hit theatres in April

Mumbai, March 22: The supernatural thriller 'Odela 2', starring Tamannaah Bhatia, has received a release date.

Tamannaah-starrer 'Odela 2' will begin from the point the first part ends: Creator Sampath Nandi

Chennai, March 22: Sampath Nandi, who is credited with having created the popular Odela franchise, has now disclosed that director Ashok Teja's eagerly awaited supernatural thriller, 'Odela 2', featuring actress Tamannaah Bhatia in the lead, will begin from the point the first part ended.

Begumpet Railway station dedicated to women and will be run by them: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy

Hyderabad, March 15: Union Minister and Telangana BJP chief G Kishan Reddy inspected the ongoing redevelopment work at Begumpet Railway Station in Hyderabad on Saturday. He said that Begumpet Railway station would be run by women personnel and dedicated to them.

Gujarat: Fire breaks out in old building near Godhra railway station

Godhra, March 4: A fire broke out in an old building near Godhra railway station on Monday night. The fire was doused after an effort of 5 to 6 hours by fire tender vehicles.

Tripura: CM Manik Saha discusses rail service development with NFR officials

Agartala, March 4: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha discussed the development of railway services and infrastructure in the state with a Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) delegation here.

It is in darkest times that...: Rahul Gandhi lauds porters for saving lives during NDLS stampede

New Delhi, March 1: Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi interacted with porters at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday and lauded them for saving lives of several passengers during the stampede last month.

Union Minister Vaishnaw inspects arrangements at New Delhi Railway Station ahead of Maha Shivratri

New Delhi, February 26: Ahead of Maha Shivratri, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw conducted an on-site inspection at New Delhi Railway Station, reviewing preparations to ensure smooth travel for the large number of passengers expected during the festive season.

Steps taken for crowd control at Delhi station; special trains arranged: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi, February 24: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said that only passengers with reserved tickets would directly go inside the New Delhi railway station, further stating that those without tickets would first go to the holding area in order to manage the crowd at the railway station.

Crowd control measures put in place at Ayodhya Dham Railway Station ahead of Maha Shivratri

Ayodhya, February 23: In line with the preparations for the upcoming Maha Shivratri festival, the authorities have implemented extensive crowd control measures at Ayodhya Dham Railway Station to ensure smooth management and safety as a huge influx of devotees is expected on the auspicious occasion.

J-K: Anantnag Police, CRPF conduct mock drill at Bijbehara railway station

Anantnag, February 21: In an initiative to enhance security preparedness and ensure public safety, Anantnag Police, in collaboration with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), conducted a comprehensive mock drill on Friday at Bijbehara Railway Station.

RITES to design permanent holding area at New Delhi Railway Station

New Delhi, Feb 19: The Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) has been entrusted with the task of designing permanent holding areas at major railway stations, including New Delhi Railway Station, as part of an effort to streamline passenger movement and enhance crowd management.

Delhi Police deploy six officers at NDLS for crowd management

New Delhi, Feb 17: Two days after the tragic incident which claimed 18 lives, the Delhi Police have deployed six inspector-rank officers at the New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) to enhance crowd management and ensure passenger safety.

Porters recount events during New Delhi Railway Station stampede

New Delhi, February 16: Porters (coolies) who were present during the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station recount the events of the tragic night, further stating how they helped the passengers to get out of the station. As many as 18 people were killed and 15 others were injured in the fatal incident.

New Delhi station tragedy: Railways denies platform change or special train cancellation

New Delhi, Feb 16: A devastating stampede occurred at New Delhi Railway Station on the night of February 15, claiming the lives of 18 people and leaving 15 others injured. The incident took place around 9.15 p.m.

New Delhi station stampede: Nitish Kumar announces Rs 2 lakh ex gratia for families of Bihar victims

Patna, Feb 16: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday announced ex gratia for the family members of the deceased from the state.

Congress' Naseem Khan slams Centre for stampede, demands Railway Minister's resignation

Mumbai, Feb 16: Congress leader Naseem Khan on Sunday expressed grief over the demise of 18 people in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station and blamed the Central government for the incident.

Crowded railway stations across nation amid Maha Kumbh rush; authorities struggle with devotees' influx

New Delhi, Feb 16: As the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj draws closer to its conclusion, railway stations across Northern India are witnessing an unprecedented influx of devotees, with long queues, overcrowded platforms, and heavy rushes in trains.

New Delhi stampede: Relative of deceased recounts chaos, says panic broke after 'sudden announcement'

New Delhi, February 16: Poonam Devi, a relative of one of the deceased in the New Delhi Railway Station stampede, arrived at LNJP Hospital mortuary on Sunday to receive the body of her family member.

Passenger slipped on stairs at New Delhi Railway Station..: CPRO Northern Railways on NDLS stampede

New Delhi, February 16: Chief Public Relations Officer of Northern Railway, Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay on Sunday said that a passenger coming towards platforms 14-15 slipped and fell on the stairs, and many passengers standing behind him were hit, leading to the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station.

New Delhi Railway station stampede: Indian Railways announces compensation of Rs 10 lakh to families of deceased

New Delhi, February 16: A compensation of Rs 10 lakh by the Indian Railways was announced to the families of the deceased who lost their lives in the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station, as per a release.

President Murmu expresses grief over New Delhi Railway Station stampede, extends condolences

New Delhi, February 16: President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday expressed deep anguish over the loss of lives in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. She extended her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured.

NDLS stampede: Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Gadkari express grief over loss of lives

New Delhi, February 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Sunday expressed grief over the deaths caused by a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday.

Constantly monitoring operations: Delhi LG VK Saxena on stampede at New Delhi Railway Station

New Delhi, February 16: Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and injuries caused by a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station.

Distressed by the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station: PM Modi

New Delhi, February 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his distress over the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, offering condolences to the families who lost loved ones and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.

Situation under control at New Delhi Railway Station: Ashwini Vaishnaw after stampede

New Delhi, February 16: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said that a chaotic situation at New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) had been brought under control after a huge rush injured 15 people.

Death toll rises to 18 in stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, dozens injured

New Delhi, Feb 16: At least 18 people were killed and more than a dozen injured in a tragic stampede that broke out late Saturday night at New Delhi Railway Station.

Surge in passengers during train delays triggered stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, says DCP

New Delhi, Feb 16: A tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station late on Saturday night left at least 15 people dead, as a large crowd rushed to catch trains to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Mela.

15 killed as Mahakumbh rush leads to stampede at New Delhi Railway Station

New Delhi, Feb 16: At least 15 people have been killed after a massive crowd of passengers in a rush to catch trains to Prayagraj in the New Delhi Railway Station led to a stampede late on Saturday night, officials said.

MP: Neemuch railway station transformed under Amrit Bharat scheme, passengers laud modernisation

Neemuch, Jan 29: Neemuch railway station in Madhya Pradesh is undergoing a remarkable transformation as part of the ambitious Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The redevelopment aims to modernise the station’s infrastructure, creating a cleaner, more efficient, and passenger-friendly environment. With new amenities and a modern aesthetic, the station has become a beacon of progress, drawing praise from both locals and travelers alike.

Unprecedented crowds flock to Prayagraj for Mauni Amavasya at Varanasi Railway Station

Varanasi, Jan 28: As the second Amrit Snan of the Maha Kumbh approaches on Mauni Amavasya, an overwhelming wave of devotees is streaming toward Prayagraj from all corners of the country.

Vijayawada railway station bags five-star 'Eat Right Station' certification

Vijayawada, January 17: In yet another milestone by the Division, Vijayawada Railway Station bagged the prestigious Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)' 'Eat Right Station' Certification for implementing the best hygienic and safe food practices in service to esteemed passengers.

North Eastern Railways forms committee to probe Kannauj railway station lintel collapse

Kannauj, January 12: The North Eastern Railway (NER) has ordered a high-level investigation and formed a four-member probe committee to investigate the causes of the lentil collapse incident at the Kannauj Railway station in Uttar Pradesh, said Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of NER, Pankaj Kumar Singh.

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