Railway Stampede News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Investigation underway in New Delhi Railway Station stampede: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, March 10: Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Rajya Sabha on Monday that an investigation is underway in the New Delhi Railway Station stampede in which 18 people lost their lives. He also refuted the allegations of the opposition that the camera of the CCTV of the incident was closed.
Top railway official faces action for New Delhi railway station stampede
New Delhi, March 4: Heads seem to have started rolling over the stampede at New Delhi Railway station last month with the government shifting out the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Delhi, an official said on Tuesday.
It is in darkest times that...: Rahul Gandhi lauds porters for saving lives during NDLS stampede
New Delhi, March 1: Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi interacted with porters at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday and lauded them for saving lives of several passengers during the stampede last month.
SC declines to hear petition claiming higher toll in New Delhi Railway Station stampede
New Delhi, Feb 28: The Supreme Court on Friday turned away a petitioner who, citing video footage and visuals related to the February 15 night stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station, claimed that the death toll had been suppressed by the authorities, thereby, denying ex-gratia to families of many victims.
Delhi HC seeks railway's response on New Delhi station stampede
New Delhi, Feb 19: Following a "devastating stampede" which broke out at the New Delhi Railway Station during peak evening hours on February 15 leaving 18 dead, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday called for a response from the railway authorities.
Railway Ministry probing if any conspiracy or fake news behind Delhi stampede: Sukanta Majumdar
Bardhaman, February 16: Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar stated that the Railway Ministry is investigating whether "fake news" was propagated, leading to the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday. As many as 18 people were killed and many others were left injured in the tragedy.
Delhi stampede: CCTV footage examined, eyewitness statements to be recorded, says Indian Railways probe panel
New Delhi, February 16: The two-member committee formed to investigate the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station have started examining CCTV footage and collecting evidence, an official of the Indian Railways said on Sunday.
Railways names two-member panel formed to probe New Delhi stampede; high-level inquiry begins
New Delhi, February 16: A two-member committee has been formed to investigate the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on Februray 15, in which 18 people died and several sustained injuries . The committee comprises Narsingh Deo, Northern Railway's Principal Chief Commercial Manager (PCCM), and Pankaj Gangwar, its Principal Chief Safety Commissioner (PCSC), the railways said on Sunday.
Mismanagement led to stampede at New Delhi railway station: Lalu Prasad Yadav
Patna, Feb 16: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Union Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav criticised the Central government over stampede at New Delhi Railway Station which resulted in the deaths of at least 18 persons.
Congress' Naseem Khan slams Centre for stampede, demands Railway Minister's resignation
Mumbai, Feb 16: Congress leader Naseem Khan on Sunday expressed grief over the demise of 18 people in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station and blamed the Central government for the incident.
Better arrangements could have prevented New Delhi railway stampede: Congress alleges mismanagement, negligence
New Delhi, February 16: Congress party has criticised the NDA-led Central government, asking why there were no arrangements for crowd management and why more trains were not run.
New Delhi Railway station stampede: Victims suffer lower limb, bone injuries
New Delhi, February 16: A majority of the victims who sustained injuries in the New Delhi Railway Station stampede have suffered lower limb injuries while others suffered from bone injuries, as per official sources.
New Delhi Railway stampede: Negligence by Railway Ministry, says Punjab CM Mann: Pity no care is being taken for precious lives...
Amritsar, February 15: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. He blamed the Ministry of Railways and said that the accident took place due to their negligence.
New Delhi stampede: Rs 10 lakh compensation for kin of deceased, Rs 2.5 lakh for seriously injured
New Delhi, Feb 16: Railways has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the families of the deceased, Rs 2.5 lakh for the seriously injured passengers and Rs 1 lakh for those who suffered minor injuries in the stampede that broke out at New Delhi Railway Station late on Saturday night
President Murmu expresses condolences following tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station
New Delhi, Feb 16: President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt condolences on Sunday to the families who lost their loved ones in a tragic stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station.
PM Modi condoles loss of lives in stampede at New Delhi Railway Station
New Delhi, Feb 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the loss of life in the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station in which at least 15 people were killed.