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Hathras and the tragic history of major stampedes at religious events in India
A tragic stampede in Uttar Pradesh resulted in over 100 deaths during a Hindu gathering. The incident unfolded in Hathras district, located about 200 km southeast of New Delhi.
Hathras stampede: Devotees' rush to collect soil from around Bhole Baba's feet triggered the tragedy?
The deadly stampede in Hathras happened at a gathering by Bhole Baba, a former policeman turned preacher, with a large following. The tragedy resulted in 116 deaths after a 'satsang' in Phulrai village.
Hathras stampede: Eyewitnesses recount tragedy as search for missing family members continues
As many as 116 people died and 18 were injured in a stampede at a religious event in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, triggered by overcrowding and people rushing to leave after a 'satsang' of Bhole Baba. Eyewitnesses described the chaos as people fell on each other due to uneven roads, leading to some falling into a drain. The incident has left families distraught as they searched for missing loved ones amid the tragedy.
Hathras stampede: PM Modi offers condolences to victims of UP's Hathras tragedy
UP Hathras Stampede Updates: Over 87 people died and several others were injured in a stampede at a religious congregation here on Tuesday, officials said.Hathras stampede: PM Modi offers condolences to victims of UP's Hathras tragedy
Retired army personnel drowns in Pune waterfall a day after Lonavala tragedy
A day after the tragic incident in Lonavala, where five people drowned near Bhushi Dam, another heartbreaking event occurred in Pune. Swapnil Dhawade, a 38-year-old retired army personnel from Pimpri Chinchwad, was swept away by strong currents while trekking in the Tahmini Ghat area. His body was found two days later in Mangaon, Raigad district, adding to the monsoon season's growing list of casualties in Maharashtra's Western Ghats.
Maharashtra government to unveil new policy for hoardings in Mumbai Metropolitan Region
The Maharashtra government, led by state Minister Uday Samant, will introduce a new policy on hoardings in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region following a recent tragic incident where 17 individuals lost their lives due to a hoarding collapse in Ghatkopar. The policy will be revealed after the legislative council poll results, with a committee headed by former Allahabad High Court chief justice Dilip Bhosle investigating the incident.
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Tamil Nadu: Death toll in Kallakurichi hooch tragedy rises to 65
The AIADMK General Secretary leads a hunger strike demanding a CBI inquiry into the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, highlighting concerns over the Chief Minister's actions.
TN amends Prohibition Act to enhance term, fine to eradicate illicit liquor menace
The ruling DMK amended the Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act, 1937, on Saturday to significantly increase the punishment and fines for offences related to the manufacture, possession, and sale of illicit liquor in a bid to safeguard lives. The Tamil Nadu Prohibition (Amendment) Act, 2024, aims to eradicate illicit liquor from the state and will take effect upon notification by the government.
Kallakurichi hooch tragedy: AIADMK holds hunger strike demanding CBI inquiry
AIADMK leaders and workers, including Leader of Opposition Edappadi Palaniswami, are staging a hunger strike in Chennai to protest the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy that claimed 63 lives, demanding a CBI inquiry. The Assembly session saw AIADMK creating chaos, leading to their suspension and eviction for disrupting proceedings. The death toll rose to 63, with 229 affected by the illicit liquor consumption in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu: Death toll in Kallakurichi hooch tragedy stands at 63
The current death toll in the hooch tragedy in Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu, has reached 63 as of Thursday morning, according to information from the District Collectorate. A total of 78 individuals remain under treatment across various hospitals in the state.
Kallakurichi hooch tragedy: AIADMK chief K Palaniswami meets Tamil Nadu Governor, seeks action against DMK govt
The former chief minister, who led a delegation of his party legislators and advocate-wing members, met Ravi at Raj Bhavan here and submitted a memorandum on the alleged failure of the DMK government in containing the brewing and sale of illicit arrack, he said.
Hooch tragedy: NHRC issues notices to Tamil Nadu govt, DGP
The NHRC on Tuesday said it has issued notices to the Tamil Nadu government and police chief in connection with the hooch tragedy in Kallakurichi district and sought a report in a week. The death toll in the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy climbed to 58 on Monday. As many as 219 people have been admitted to various hospitals.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker Appavu suspends AIADMK MLAs for a day over ruckus on hooch tragedy
Speaker M Appavu suspended AIADMK MLAs for one day in Tamil Nadu Assembly amid ruckus over Kallakurichi hooch tragedy discussion. Speaker Appavu acted on DMK Minister Nehru's request but CM Stalin intervened for only one day suspension. He criticised AIADMK's disruptive behavior. The Death toll in hooch tragedy rose to 59.
Tamil Nadu: Death toll goes up to 59 in Kallakurichi hooch tragedy
The death toll in the hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district rose to 59 on Tuesday, the district administration said. While 111 persons are undergoing treatment at Kallakurichi Government Medical College hospital, hospital authorities stated.
Tamil Nadu hooch tragedy: Nadda writes to Kharge, questions Congress' 'stoic silence'
BJP chief JP Nadda wrote to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, criticising the Congress party's silence on the Tamil Nadu hooch tragedy that claimed 56 lives. He called it a "man-made disaster" due to a nexus between the ruling DMK-INDI alliance and illicit liquor mafia. Nadda urged Kharge to push for a CBI probe, demand the removal of the State Prohibition Minister, and increase compensation for the victims' families. Nadda accused the Congress of neglecting the SC community and calling out Rahul Gandhi for his inaction.
Hooch tragedy echoes in Tamil Nadu Assembly for second consecutive day, govt rules out CBI probe
In the Tamil Nadu Assembly, the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, which has resulted in 53 deaths, was a focal point for the second consecutive day. The opposition AIADMK staged a walkout over the issue, demanding a CBI inquiry. In response, the ruling DMK criticized AIADMK for politicizing the matter and emphasized the government's transparency. Law Minister S Regupathy asserted that a CBI inquiry was unnecessary, stating that the government had been forthcoming and had nothing to hide.
Kallakurichi Hooch Tragedy: Police nab supplier behind deadly liquor in Tamil Nadu
Kallakurichi Hooch Tragedy: Chief Minister MK Stalin has vowed to crack down on the illegal liquor trade. However, the Opposition has demanded his resignation. AIADMK chief E Palaniswami called Mr. Stalin "incompetent," while state BJP chief K Annamalai suggested the government should close at least a thousand liquor shops in Tamil Nadu.
TN hooch tragedy victims were 'careless', 'exceeded their limit', says Kamal Haasan
Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has condemned the 53-person hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu, stating that the victims were careless and exceeded their limits. He emphasized the importance of occasional drinking and social drinking, but stressed that exceeding the limit in any form is bad.
Kallakurichi hooch tragedy: Seven people discharged from hospitals, 157 undergoing treatment
As per the Kallakurichi district administration's report, a total of 220 people were admitted at hospitals in Tamil Nadu with new admissions being four, after the consumption of spurious liquor. Meanwhile, five people were discharged from Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (Jipmer), Puducherry, whereas 12 others are undergoing treatment. Three have been declared dead.
BJP hits out at INDIA bloc parties over silence on TN hooch tragedy
BJP criticizes INDIA bloc over hooch tragedy in DMK-ruled Tamil Nadu, urging leaders to show repentance at Mahatma Gandhi statue in Parliament complex for lives lost.
BJP targets INDIA bloc over Kallakurchi tragedy that claimed 56 lives, calls it 'murder'
BJP MP Sambit Patra hit out at the INDIA bloc and the Congress and alleged that they were silent on the hooch tragedy in Kallakurchi, Tamil Nadu and called it a murder of 32 Dalits. BJP MP Sambit Patra criticized the INDIA bloc and the Congress for their silence on the recent tragedy in southern India that claimed 56 lives. He alleged that they did not speak out about the hooch tragedy in Kallakurchi, Tamil Nadu, which he described as the murder of 32 Dalits.
Kallakurichi Hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 53; seven people arrested
The Kallakurichi Hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu has increased the death toll from 50 to 53, with 140 of the 193 patients who consumed illicit liquor being safe. Seven people have been arrested and the case has been handed over to the CBI CID branch of Tamil Nadu Police. 250 litres of illicit liquor were seized and disposed off in Tiruchirapalli district, and the state government will cover the education and hostel expenses of children who lost parents in the tragedy.
Tamil Nadu: Gloom and despair engulf Karunapuram as more succumb to illicit liquor
The sound of the ceremonial beating of drums during a death filled the streets. One street alone was expecting three bodies to arrive on Friday evening. The previous day, residents said 10 bodies were brought back from the hospital on their street alone.
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