insert_link World India’s opposition calls for resignation of railway minister In New Delhi - calls are growing for the resignation of India's railway minister - a day after 18 people were killed in a stampede at an overcrowded railway station in the capital city. The youngest victim was seven years old and the oldest 79. A probe is underway but the opposition claims the government is suppressing details of the tragedy, as Sreoshi Mukherjee reports. today17 February, 2025
insert_link World Several feared dead and scores injured at Kumbh Mela in India Several people are feared dead and at least 30 injured after a crowd rush at the Kumbh Mela. The Hindu gathering is touted to be the biggest in the world ever, with close to 100 million estimatedly attending the event this week. The festival takes place at the confluence of the three holy rivers in Hinduism. Ishan Garg has the latest from New Delhi. today29 January, 2025
insert_link World 6 people dead and more than 20 injured in stampede in India Six people have died and more than 20 others injured in a stampede at one of India's holiest sites. Tens of thousands of devotees had gathered there on Wednesday night queuing up for prayers scheduled to take place on Friday morning. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. today9 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Stampede at Religious Event in Ibadan Leaves Multiple Dead A stampede during a religious event in Ibadan, Oyo state, has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, according to Governor Seyi Makinde. The incident took place at an Islamic high school where a large crowd had assembled for a family gathering. While investigations are underway, Makinde confirmed that the primary organisers of the event have been detained, as reported by Reuters. today19 December, 2024
insert_link Uncategorized Police probe stampede after 116 killed in Indian religious event Police teams are investigating the role of organisers after 116 people were killed in a stampede at a religious event in northern India. Officials say organisers had permission to host 80,000 people but there were likely more than 200,000 at the event. Neha Poonia has more. today3 July, 2024