Jalgaon Pushpak Express Train Tragedy Live Updates: Track curvature hindered visibility, toll hits 13; CM Devendra Fadnavis announces ex-gratia

Jalgaon Train Tragedy Live Updates; Track curvature affecting visibility led to accident

A track curvature near Pachora in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district is believed to have significantly impacted visibility, leading to the tragic accident on Wednesday, railway officials said. The incident occurred when passengers of the Lucknow-CSMT Pushpak Express, fearing a fire due to rumors, got down onto the tracks. In the process, they were hit by the oncoming Bengaluru-New Delhi Karnataka Express, which mowed down at least 13 passengers.

'Accident happened due to rumors': Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar on Jalgaon train tragedy

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, while addressing the media on Thursday, provided details about the train accident that happened near Pachora station in Jalgaon district on Wednesday, claiming 13 lives and leaving several others injured.

" After the railway incident, the administration and other forces got active and started the relief & rescue operations... Udhal Kumar and Vijay Kumar from Shravasti were on the train... They were travelling in the general bogie and were sitting on the upper berth... One tea seller from the pantry shouted about a fire in the bogie, both of them heard that and panicked... Some passengers jumped out of the moving train to save themselves from the fire... But the train was moving at a good speed so one of the people pulled the chain and the train stopped.... This incident happened due to the rumour spread from Udhal Kumar and Vijay Kumar, they are injured and are under treatment.", Pawar said. Read more

Jalgaon Train Tragedy Live Updates: People shouted 'fire', and everyone ran

Jalgaon Train Tragedy Live Updates: People shouted 'fire', and everyone ran

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Jalgaon Train Tragedy Live Updates: Eight bodies identifed

Eight of the 13 victims in the Jalgaon train accident have been identified, officials confirmed on Thursday.

Among the deceased are Nandaram Vishwakarma (10), Lacchi Ram Paasi (18-20), and Kamla Navin Bhandari (43) — all from Nepal; Imtiyaz Ali (35) from Uttar Pradesh; Javkala Jaygaddi (50); Nasiruddin Siddiqui (18-20); Babu Khan (27-30); and Rahmatullah Sheikh (42).

Train Tragedy Live Updates: Toll rises to 13, PM Narendra and CM Devendra Fadnavis announce Ex Gratia

The death toll in the tragic Jalgaon train accident rose to 13 on Thursday morning, according to Jalgaon District Magistrate Ayush Prasad. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening when passengers of the Pushpak Express stepped outside their coaches due to a suspected fire, and several were hit by the passing Karnataka Express on an adjacent track.

Ten injured individuals are being treated at the Civil Hospital in Jalgaon. The Railway Ministry has announced Rs 1.5 lakh compensation for the kin of the deceased, Rs 50,000 for those seriously injured, and Rs 5,000 for minor injuries. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has announced an additional Rs 5 lakh for the families of the deceased and assured that the state will cover all medical expenses for the injured.

Prime minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the accident, extending condolences to the bereaved families and wishing for the speedy recovery of the injured. Authorities are conducting investigations into the incident while relief efforts continue.

Maha Kumbh Live: Additional forces to be deployed on Mauni Amavasya

With Mauni Amavasya set for January 29, the Uttar Pradesh police and local administration are stepping up preparations, surpassing those for Makar Sankranti. Anticipating a massive turnout, Director General of Police (DGP) Prashant Kumar inspected the Sangam area on Wednesday after taking a holy dip.

Kumar reviewed traffic, sanitation, and security measures, ensuring arrangements cater equally to VIPs and the general public. Additional manpower has been deployed to manage crowds and maintain law and order. "Our focus is on cleanliness, security, and accessibility for all," the DGP said.

A visiting pilgrim from South Africa also lauded the arrangements, praising the administration’s efforts to ensure a seamless experience for devotees.

Maha Kumbh Live: Trains every 4 mins on Mauni Amavasya

The Prayagraj Division of North Central Railways (NCR) plans to operate over 150 special trains to accommodate the influx of devotees expected for Mauni Amavasya snan. Senior PRO Amit Malviya highlighted that these trains will primarily run from Prayagraj Junction, making this a landmark achievement in managing the massive crowd. Special trains will also be operated from other stations in the division, along with coordination with Northern and North Eastern Railways to ensure smooth travel for the devotees. To ease the travel experience, colour-coded ticketing and shelter arrangements have been implemented.

Maha Kumbh Live: BHU sets up wellness camp with Astrology, Ayurveda & Yoga

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has established the Mahamana camp at Sector 23 of Maha Kumbh, focused on the physical and mental well-being of devotees. Devotees can access expert consultations in Ayurveda, astrology, yoga, and Vedas, along with free medicines. The camp is organized by a BHU committee led by Shrikrishna Tripathi (chairman) and Shatrughna Tripathi (coordinator), where astrologers, yoga teachers, and Vedic scholars offer guidance. Additionally, students from across India, including Delhi University and Banaras Hindu University, are participating in an internship programme, studying the cultural and environmental aspects of the Maha Kumbh, while gaining hands-on experience in event management and conservation efforts.

Maha Kumbh Live: UP Aerospace and Defence Policy gets nod

The UP cabinet approved the UP Aerospace and Defence Unit and Employment Promotion Policy 2024. The policy targets Rs 50Kcr in investments and aims to create direct employment for one lakh youth across the state

Maha Kumbh Live: Cabinet nod for Vindhya-Purvanchal link expressway

The state govt has approved major connectivity projects in UP. At a cabinet meet at the Triveni Complex, Arail on Wednesday, the state govt has granted in-principle approval for the 320km-long Vindhya expressway and the 100km Vindhya-Purvanchal link expressway.

Maha Kumbh Live: State cabinet approves key projects for Prayagraj and Varanasi

At the historic state cabinet meeting during Maha Kumbh, CM Yogi Adityanath, alongside deputies Keshav Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, announced major decisions. Key among these is the approval of two new development regions, a new expressway, and other infrastructure projects aimed at boosting economic growth in districts like Prayagraj, Varanasi, Mirzapur, Chitrakoot, and Sonbhadra.

Maha Kumbh: Prayagraj's Ramghat aglow with spiritual light during 'Sandhya Aarti'

A large number of devotees gathered at Ramghat in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on Wednesday evening to attend the 'Sandhya Aarti,' a sacred ritual dedicated to the holy river Ganga.

The Ganga Aarti, performed by a group of priests, is a traditional ceremony held at sunset to honor and revere the river.

During the ritual, priests lit large oil lamps and performed synchronized movements while chanting hymns and mantras, creating a spiritual and captivating atmosphere.

Devotees and visitors also participated in the aarti, offering prayers and expressing their devotion and gratitude to the Ganga.

Maha Kumbh: 'Sanatan Dharma is wonderful, matter of pride that Maha Kumbh is organized,' Bageshwar Dam Chief Dhirendra Krishna

Bageshwar Dham Chief Dhirendra Krishna Shastri on Wednesday shared his views on the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, highlighting the significance of Sanatana Dharma and the event's unifying message.

Speaking to the media, he said, "Sanatana Dharma is wonderful, and it is a matter of pride for us that the Maha Kumbh has been organized after 144 years. Its essence lies in divine unity, symbolizing the unification of society and everyone."

He added, "We are welcoming the whole world with both hands outstretched, embracing the ideology of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one family)."

Maha Kumbh: UP CM Adityanath, ministers take dip at Sangam after Cabinet meet

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, along with his Cabinet members, took a dip in the Triveni Sangam on Wednesday during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela. The ritual bath took place around 2:15 pm, following a Cabinet meeting held to discuss state policies.

Describing the significance of the ritual, Chief Minister Adityanath called the Sangam bath a profound representation of Indian culture and Sanatan Dharma, symbolizing spiritual peace, religious devotion, and social welfare.

“Bathing in the sacred confluence is not just a personal act of purification but also a collective call for the welfare of all,” he said in an official statement.

He further noted that as part of Maha Kumbh 2025, millions of devotees are visiting the Sangam to perform this holy ritual, which carries a powerful message of religion, culture, and faith.

In an unhinged moment, the CM and the cabinet ministers were seen splashing water at each other.

Maha Kumbh News Live Updates: UP CM Yogi Adityanath announces 3 medical colleges, 62 ITIs, other devlopment projects

Maha Kumbh News Live Updates: UP CM Yogi Adityanath along with other cabinet ministers take a holy dip in the Sangam

CM Yogi Adityanath and cabinet takes holy dip in Triveni Sangam

Maha Kumbh News Live: A new bridge parallel to the Signature Bridge on the Yamuna will be constructed.

Maha Kumbh News Live: Prayagraj, Varanasi and Agra municipal corporations will issue bonds for fund raising. Till now Lucknow and Ghaziabad corporations had issued bonds

Maha Kumbh News Live: Three new medical colleges will be made on PPP mode in Baghpath, Hathras and Kasganj.

Maha Kumbh News Live: Letter of intent being issued to some companies under the FDI Policy

Maha Kumbh News Live Updates: Aerospace and Defence Policy will be extended and more incentives will be provided

January 22, was a highly auspicious day as it marked one year of the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, says CM Yogi Adityanath

CM Yogi Adityanath, while addressing the media after the cabinet meeting, called him self "Loktantra ka sajag ka prahari"

"Kumbh is not a place to take political decisions" Akhilesh Yadav slams Yogi government

Maha Kumbh News Live Updates: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath chairs a special Cabinet meeting at MahaKumbh2025 in Prayagraj

Maha Kumbh News Live: Cabinet meet in Triveni Sankul

Maha Kumbh News Live Updates: Ministers reaching to attend cabinet meeting in Prayagraj

Maha Kumbh News Live Updates: I welcome all the saints and seers, deputy CM Brajesh Pathak

Maha Kumbh News Live Updates: Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar takes a holy dip in Triveni Sangam

Maha Kumbh News Live: Congratulations to all who belong to Sanatan Dharma, says UP minister Jaiveer Singh

As UP cabinet meeting is planned today in Maha Kumbh Mela area of Prayagraj, state minister Jaiveer Singh said, "First of all, I want to congratulate everyone belonging to Sanatan Dharma all across the world for a grand Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. This is an important Maha Kumbh in 144 years. It is a lifetime opportunity for us. I want to congratulate the UP CM Yogi Adityanath for doing preparations for years to make it successful. I want to congratulate the GoI, PM Modi for supporting the conduct of Maha Kumbh by walking in tandem with the state government to make it successful. I also want to congratulate as UP cabinet meeting is going to be held at Triveni Sangam in Maha Kumbh Mela area. It is good for Sanatan Dharma."

Maha Kumbh News Live Updates: Devotees Celebrate 1st Anniversary of Ram Lalla's 'Pran Pratishtha' at Ayodhya Temple

Devotees throng to Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on the occasion of Ram Lalla's 'Pran Pratishtha' completing 1 year.

Ravi from Hyderabad says, "We had been planning for three months for this date... Three days before we went to Prayagraj and took a dip (at Maha Kumbh)... It took 500 years of struggle for this moment... Preparations have been made well, whether it be the queue system, security system, or comfortability inside the temple..."

Vijaylakshmi from Rajasthan says, "We are here to celebrate his (Ram Lalla) birthday. We are very excited... It's his blessings because of which we are here today... Many people worked hard to establish Ram Lalla in Ayodhya..."

Maha Kumbh News Live Updates: Despite chilly weather, devotees take dip in Sangam

Despite the cold, a large number of devotees gathered at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Wednesday for a holy dip in the ongoing Mahakumbh. So far, nearly 8.81 crore people have bathed in the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati. Morning Aarti was also held at the Ghats.

Maha Kumbh News Live Updates: Uttar Pradesh government's cabinet meeting to be held today

Maha Kumbh News Live Updates: CM Yogi Adityanath to make historic decisions in today's cabinet meeting at Sangam, says UP minister Baldev Singh Aulakh

“CM (Yogi Adityanath) will take some historic decisions in the cabinet meeting today at the Sangam. People are surprised with the arrangements made for the ‘snan’ that recently concluded and for ‘Mauni Amawasya’, good arrangements have been made for the devotees,” said UP minister Baldev Singh Aulakh.

Maha Kumbh News Live Updates: Universal themes of dharma, courage and love

Renowned filmmaker V. Vijayendra Prasad shared that Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama continues to inspire across cultures for its universal themes of dharma, courage, and love.

Rooted in Valmiki's epic and adaptations like Tulsidas's Ramcharitmanas, the film will be theatrically distributed by Geek Pictures India, AA Films, and Excel Entertainment, with its official nationwide release set for January 24, 2025.

Maha Kumbh News Live Updates: Historic Indo-Japanese collaboration

Directed by Koichi Sasaki and Ram Mohan, the film is an artistic marvel involving over 450 artists and nearly 100,000 hand-drawn cells.

Originally released at the International Film Festival of India in 1993, the film has been lovingly remembered as the Cartoon Network Ramayana.

It is now re-releasing in 4K quality, with Hindi, English, Tamil, and Telugu versions, offering a fresh experience to a new generation.

Maha Kumbh News Live Updates: 'Ramayana : The Legend of Prince Rama' to be screened at Maha Kumbh

Ahead of its theatrical re-release, Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama will be showcased at the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on January 23. The special screening is set to take place at Divya Prem Seva Shivir, Sector 6, near Netra Kumbh, inviting schoolchildren and devotees to experience the iconic Indo-Japanese anime in its remastered 4K version.

Maha Kumbh News Live Updates: Kitchen begins at 2 am

Maha Kumbh News Live Updates: Over 18.19 lakh pilgrims take holy dip

Over 18.19 lakh pilgrims took a holy dip on 22nd January, with total snans crossing 9.24 crore till now at Mahakumbh 2025.

Maha Kumbh News Live Updates: 'Aarti' being performed at Triveni Sangam

ISKCON launches Mega Kitchen to serve over 1 lakh devotees daily

Maha Kumbh Live Updates: Namami Gange Pavilion attracts huge crowds

The Namami Gange Pavilion at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj is raising awareness about river Ganga's cleanliness and conservation. Featuring an Interactive Biodiversity Tunnel with advanced projections, it offers visitors a life-like experience of the river's rich biodiversity. The digital exhibition showcases conservation efforts, while the Prayag Manch provides real-time data on water levels, pollution, and cleanliness, making it an engaging and informative attraction.

Maha Kumbh Live Updates: Uttar Pradesh's first-ever double-decker bus restaurant

Uttar Pradesh's first double-decker bus restaurant, Pumpkin, was inaugurated in the Mela Area of Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh. The bus features a kitchen on the ground floor and a dining area on the upper level, seating 25 diners. Serving vegetarian and satvic food, the restaurant offers affordable pricing for devotees. Founder Manveer Godara announced plans to expand the Pumpkin brand to other religious destinations like Kashi, Mathura, and Ayodhya.

Maha Kumbh Live Updates: Indo-Japanese film to premiere at Kumbh today

For the first time, the Hindi version of the Indo-Japanese animated film "Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Ram" will premiere at the Maha Kumbh on Wednesday. The screening will be held at Divya Prem Seva Camp, Sector 6, with social welfare minister Aseem Arun as the chief guest. The film, designed for children and families, showcases Lord Ram’s devotion and the victory of righteousness over evil, offering inspiration and entertainment for all.

Maha Kumbh Live Updates: Over 100 devotees saved after heart attacks at Kumbh

Timely medical intervention has helped health officials save the lives of over 100 devotees, who suffered heart attacks since the beginning of the Maha Kumbh. Besides, 183 critical patients received ICU care, and 580 minor surgeries were also performed, said a senior official.Moreover, over 1.70 lakh blood tests were conducted, and 1,00,998 people have availed the OPD services.

Maha Kumbh Live Updates: Kumbh attendance soars

As of January 21, 2025, over 9 crore pilgrims have visited the Maha Kumbh. On this single day, 43.18 lakh devotees took a holy dip, including more than 10 lakh Kalpwasis.

Maha Kumbh Live Updates: ISKCON launches mega kitchen

ISKCON has unveiled a state-of-the-art mega kitchen during the Maha Kumbh, capable of serving meals to over one lakh devotees daily. The kitchen prepares food that is distributed across 20 designated locations throughout the Mahakumbh, ensuring efficient and widespread service to the pilgrims.