HIMACHAL PRADESH BUS ACCIDENT
UP Hathras Stampede: "I am left with nothing...," says father of deceased 16-year-old daughter
The death toll from the stampede during a religious congregation in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, has risen to 121. Among the deceased are many women and children. The incident has left 28 injured, with several receiving treatment in local hospitals. Authorities have launched an investigation, with police searching for the event's preacher, Bhole Baba. The Uttar Pradesh government announced compensation for the victims' families and ordered a thorough inquiry into the cause of the stampede.
Jammu bus accident: 6 transport department officials suspended
Six transport department officials in Jammu and Kashmir were suspended for negligence after a tragic bus accident killed 22 and injured 64 on the Jammu-Poonch highway. The bus, carrying devotees to a shrine, plunged into a gorge due to the driver losing control at a blind curve. A high-level probe has been initiated. Authorities are providing support to victims and their families.
Akhnoor bus accident: 22 people killed, 40 injured in J&K as bus falls in a gorge
A bus accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor region resulted in 22 deaths and 40 injuries. The bus was carrying passengers from Hathras in Uttar Pradesh. The driver couldn't negotiate a cut, causing the accident. The Prime Minister's Office has announced Rs. 2 lakh for the next kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 for the injured.
Seven Vaishno Devi pilgrims from Bulandshahr, including a 6-month-old child, killed in bus accident on Ambala highway; 20 injured
Seven members of a family died and over 20 were injured when a mini-bus they were traveling in met with an accident on the Ambala-Delhi-Jammu National Highway. The victims were pilgrims en route to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. Dr. Kaushal Kumar, Medical Officer at Civil Hospital Ambala Cantt, confirmed the incident and stated that authorities are investigating the cause.
Pune Porsche accident: 'Why not ask truck and bus drivers to write essay': Rahul Gandhi to PM Modi
Reacting to the recent accident in Pune which claimed two lives, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi remarked on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is fostering a divided India, where justice itself seems to be contingent upon wealth. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday expressed shock and surprise over the Juvenile Justice Board taking a lenient view of the Pune car crash involving a minor boy who fatally knocked down two motorbike-borne IT professionals with his speeding luxury vehicle.
Heat wave alert in Himachal: School timings changed in 8 districts
The Directorate of Higher Education in Himachal Pradesh changed school timings in lower hills following a heat wave alert, impacting various districts. Doctors warn of increased hospital admissions for heat-related illnesses due to the scorching heat.
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Tourist bus fire in Haryana kills 9, injures 17
A tragic bus fire in Haryana's Nuh district killed nine people, including five women and a 12-year-old girl, and injured 17. The bus, carrying 60 pilgrims from Punjab, caught fire on the KMP Expressway. Despite warnings, the driver continued driving before fleeing the scene. An FIR has been registered against him. Most injured passengers have been treated, while three remain hospitalized. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.
Pavithra Jayaram death: Last Instagram post of ‘Trinayani’ star dancing with husband goes viral
As per reports, Jayaram was involved in a tragic car accident in Mehbooba Nagar, Andhra Pradesh. Her vehicle lost control, colliding with the divider. Subsequently, a bus traveling from Hyderabad to Vanaparthi collided with the car's right side. Tragically, Pavitra lost her life at the scene due to the injuries sustained.
Pavitra Jayaram death: Kannada TV actress, known for 'Trinayani,' passes away due to tragic car crash
Pavitra Jayaram, known for her role in 'Trinayani,' tragically passed away in a fatal road accident near Mehbooba Nagar in Andhra Pradesh. The accident claimed her life instantly, leaving her family and driver injured. Pavitra's vibrant performances in Kannada and Telugu serials earned her immense popularity and deep mourning from fans and colleagues. Her legacy as a gifted actress and a kind-hearted individual continues to resonate, as tributes pour in across social media.
Uttar Pradesh: Six dead, 20 injured in bus-truck collision in Unnao
Six individuals have tragically lost their lives, and 20 others have sustained injuries in a bus-truck collision in Safipur, Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh. The injured have been taken to hospitals in Kanpur and Unnao for treatment. Authorities are working to identify the deceased, while the truck driver involved in the accident has been arrested.
Five dead, 3 critical in road accident in Madhya Pradesh's Chitrakoot
Tragic accidents in Madhya Pradesh: 5 dead, 3 critical in dumper-auto collision on Jhansi Mirzapur National Highway. Another incident injures 30 in bus overturn near Morena on National Highway 44.
168 roads closed as snow, rains lash parts of Himachal Pradesh
A Himachal Roadways Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus turned turtle near Maling in the Kinnaur district after skidding on Saturday morning in the snow but no casualty was reported, an official said. Traffic came to a halt at the Atal Tunnel in Rohtang near Manali following heavy snow. Kalpa and Kukumseri received 5 cm of snow followed by Keylong with 3 cm of snow in the past 24 hours.
Kangana Ranaut: What 'Queen of Jhansi' brings to poll battlefield
Known for rarely backing out of a controversy, Ranaut has hit the ground running by challenging derogatory remarks made by some opposition leaders against her after her candidature from Mandi was announced. It's not unusual for a Bollywood artist to join politics, but the energy Ranaut brings to her politics, ever ready to remark on controversial issues and openly endorsing the BJP's Hindutva ideology, marks her out as not your usual actress-turned-politician.
Himachal Pradesh records 6% increase in tourist arrivals in 2023
Himachal Pradesh suffered losses to the tune of Rs 9,905.77 crore due to the July and August rains, and more than 200 people were killed in rain-related incidents and accidents. Several people were also displaced.
Manali horror: Telangana tourist dies after paragliding harness breaks mid-air
Himachal Pradesh offers several paragliding sites, including Bir-Billing, Bandla Dhar, Solang Valley, and Junga near Shimla. These locations attract adventure enthusiasts, highlighting the popularity of paragliding in the region.
Delhi: Five dead after bus collides with car on Yamuna Expressway
According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Shailesh Pandey, "5 people have died in the road accident that took place on the Yamuna Expressway. The incident took place when a bus enroute to Noida from Agra hit a divider, lost control and collided with a car."
Tamil Nadu: Father of missing tourist offers ₹1 crore reward for information
Former Chennai Mayor offers ₹1 crore reward for information on missing son after tragic accident in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur. Vetri Duraisamy remains unaccounted for after car plunges into river. Father, Saidai Duraisamy, appeals for public assistance. Search operation underway as authorities investigate the incident.
300 tourists stuck near Atal Tunnel in Rohtang rescued; Heavy snowfall predicted in hilly regions for next two days
The Himachal Pradesh Police successfully rescued 300 stranded tourists near the South Portal (SP) of the Atal Tunnel in Rohtang after heavy snowfall. The rescue operation, led by SP Kullu and supported by local authorities, resulted in the safe evacuation of all the tourists. The India Meteorological Department had issued an orange alert for snowfall in Himachal Pradesh, with heavy rain or snowfall expected in several districts.
Death toll in Guna accident rises to 13; ill-fated bus had no permit, fitness certificate
Twelve bus passengers were killed and 14 others sustained injuries in the fire, Guna district's Superintendent of Police told PTI. The ill-fated bus was on its way to Aaron while the dumper was headed towards Guna when the accident occurred at around 9 pm, police said.
Himachal Pradesh 2023: Tough year for Sukhu as monsoon fury compounds state's financial crunch
Altogether, 509 people died and 38 went missing in the state during the 2023 monsoon. Over 15,000 became homeless and the state government pegged the loss to public and private property at Rs 12,000 crore.
Congress works on ideology, not freebies: Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu
In a freewheeling interaction at ET Roundtable, Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu underlines the significance of Congress as an opposition, challenges of turning around an economically stressed state and maintaining a working relationship with the Centre.
Himachal Pradesh announces fifty per cent subsidy on e-taxis and e-buses
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the government is committed to providing employment to the youth and making Himachal a green state by 2026, and a fifty per cent subsidy will be given to unemployed youth for the purchase of e-taxis and e-buses. Besides, no collateral guarantee will be required for raising loans from the banks.
Three people, including an infant, killed after being run over by an Andhra govt bus in Vijayawada
Three individuals lost their lives and an 18-month-old girl succumbed to injuries when an APSRTC bus overshot the platform at the Pandit Nehru bus terminus in Vijayawada. Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed shock and announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the families of the deceased.
Raksha Bandhan Tragedy: Woman killed by oncoming vehicle as she sticks head out to vomit from bus window
According to the police, the deceased felt sick near the Alipur area and stuck her head out of the bus window to vomit when an oncoming vehicle crushed her head from the driver's side. "A legal action is being taken in the matter. The CCTV footage is also being checked to identify the offending vehicle and its driver," said the police.
Forty passengers injured as bus falls into gorge in Himachal Pradesh
Ambulances have been dispatched to the spot, according to the state emergency operation centre.
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