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Thirty-four pilgrims were killed and 20 others injured after a landslide struck the pilgrim route on Tuesday afternoon.

Maha Kumbh 2025: Overcrowded Trains in Bihar as Passengers Smash Windows After Missing Train

Chaos erupted at Madhubani railway station in Bihar as frustrated devotees heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh Vandalised the AC coaches of the Swatantrata Senani Express after being unable to board the already packed train. Videos of the incident have surfaced on social media, showing agitated passengers throwing stones at the train, shattering windows, and forcefully entering compartments. Eyewitnesses reported that the AC coaches were filled with devotees, preventing the doors from opening. As the crowd at the station swelled, some passengers attempted to board through windows, while others resorted to throwing stones and breaking the glass in anger.

Mahakumbh 2025: Traffic Chaos, Food & Fuel Shortage Hits Prayagraj | N18K

Prayagraj is facing severe food and fuel shortages due to heavy traffic restrictions during Mahakumbh 2025. Essential supplies are running out, and petrol pumps have gone dry as trucks remain stuck outside the city. Pilgrims are stranded for hours, facing hunger and exhaustion. Boat services were halted for 7 hours due to President Droupadi Murmu’s visit, adding to the chaos. Railways have introduced emergency crowd control measures as the number of devotees crosses 43 crore. Watch the full report on the challenges at this historic event!

Maha Kumbh 2025 Goes High-Tech: AI-Powered Smart Parking Solutions for Pilgrims

Experience the future of pilgrimage at Maha Kumbh 2025 with AI-powered smart parking solutions. Learn how this innovative technology will transform the parking experience for millions of pilgrims.

Pilgrims get first-ever view of Kailash peak from inside Indian territory

Earlier, pilgrims had to travel to Tibet Autonomous Region for a view of the peak. This is the first batch of pilgrims to view the Kailash peak from inside the Indian territory.

Shopkeepers Split Over Order for Eatery Owners to Display Names | Opposition Criticizes Government

The Uttarakhand government has mandated all eateries falling on the route of Kanwar Yatra to display the name of the owner and workers.This order has come into effect in Haridwar district where pilgrims will come to collect water of the holy Ganga river. Some local shopkeepers welcomed the decision of the state government saying it will enable pilgrims to eat comfortably according to their preference. Opposition leaders have slammed the government for playing divisive politics.

Jammu and Kashmir Terror Attack | Terrorists Open Fire On Bus Carrying Pilgrims

Jammu and Kashmir: Bus Carrying Pilgrims Falls Into Gorge After Suspected Terror Attack | Suspected militants, whose number has not been ascertained yet, fired several gunshots at a private bus carrying pilgrims in Shiv Khori area of Reasi on Sunday afternoon.

Badrinath national highway blocked following landslide, over 10,000 pilgrims stranded

The landslide occurred around 9:50 am near Chhinka and the debris had not been cleared till late evening.

As temperatures climb, pilgrims ascend Mount Arafat for hajj climax

As dawn broke, groups of worshippers recited Koran verses on the rocky rise, where the Prophet Mohammed is believed to have given his final sermon.

Vaishno Devi shrine all set to welcome pilgrims during Navratri festival

Over three lakh pilgrims from across the country and abroad are expected to visit the shrine during the festival with the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) putting in place all necessary arrangements including security to meet the heavy rush, the officials said.

Pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine resumes after being suspended overnight amid rains

Over 1,500 devotees were allowed to resume the journey on the old track around 6.30 am from Darshani Dodi in Katra, the base camp for the yatra, they said.

Amarnath Yatra: 6 pilgrims, 1 pony driver die in last 36 hours; death toll climbs to 49

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh on Friday visited the Amarnath cave shrine and the Panjtarni base camp to take stock of the arrangements in place for the ongoing annual pilgrimage.

Cloudburst hits Amarnath cave area; death toll rises to 16, 15,000 stranded pilgrims evacuated

At least 16 people have been killed while 15,000 pilgrims, who were stranded near the Amarnath holy cave in Jammu and Kashmir due to a flash flood triggered by the cloudburst, have been rescued

SpiceJet to operate 37 special flights between India and Saudi Arabia for Haj pilgrims

"The special flights from Srinagar will depart for Medina between June 5 and June 20. Return flights from Jeddah to Srinagar are scheduled from July 15 to July 31," the airline's statement said.

Saudi Arabia to allow 1 million pilgrims to visit Mecca, with COVID precautions

The pilgrims must be vaccinated against COVID-19, be under 65 and test negative for the virus within 72 hours of leaving for Saudi Arabia, the ministry said in a statement.

NGT caps number of pilgrims at Vaishno Devi at 50,000 per day

The green panel also said that a new path to the shrine exclusively for pedestrians and battery-operated cars will be opened from November 24.

Death toll of Indians in Haj stampede rises to 29

The death toll of Indian pilgrims in last week's horrific stampede during Haj today rose to 29 as authorities identified seven more bodies among the victims of the worst incident in 25 years to strike the annual pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.

717 dead in Saudi Haj stampede, 805 injured

At least 805 others were injured in the stampede, which took place on Street 204 of the camp city at Mina, a few kilometres east of Mecca, where pilgrims stay for several days during the climax of the haj

Maharashtra may make insurance must for travellers

Maharashtra may make it mandatory for travellers going out of the state to get their travel plans registered and secure travel insurance. Minister of state for Relief and Rehabilitation Suresh Dhas told PTI that he had discussed the proposal with Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan

Rescue work in Uttarakhand over, 1.1 lakh evacuated

Rescue work in Uttarakhand has ended. 1.1 lakh people stranded by flash floods and landslides after monsoon rains pounded the hill state on June 15 were evacuated by thousands of personnel of the Army, IAF, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), who braved all odds

Rains halt rescue operations in Kedarnath

Adding to the problem, water level in Bhagirathi river is rising continuously, because of which as many as 70 families residing along the river banks had to be taken to safer places.

Over 12,000 pilgrims register for 1st day of Amarnath yatra

A total of 12,717 pilgrims have secured registration for the first day of the Amarnath Yatra for both Pahalgam and Baltal routes.

Allahabad station stampede kills atleast 20

Atleast 20 persons were killed and scores of others injured tonight in a stampede at Allahabad railway station teeming with thousands of pilgrims returning after a holy dip at the 'Maha Kumbh' in Allahabad.

Muslim pilgrims rush to complete final hajj rituals

Muslim pilgrims rushed to complete the final rituals of the annual hajj today as they thronged a Saudi devil-stoning site on the penultimate day of the pilgrimage.

10 Amarnath pilgrims die; toll rises to 61

Ten pilgrims died en route to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas since last night, taking the toll during this year's pilgrimage to 61, officials said today.