On October 17, a tragic stampede in Kolkata claimed 19 lives during the Durga Puja celebrations. The incident was caused by ...

Following the deadly Kolkata pandal crush, experts and disaster management guidelines highlight how overcrowding, ...

A horrific disaster occurred in India on Sunday, killing at least 89 people and injuring a hundred more. But it wasn’t the massive Cyclone Phailin, which struck India’s eastern coast over the weekend ...

SIT Chief says three-month deadline for Kolkata Durga Puja stampede probe is tight, vows to strive for timely findings.

FILE - Rain puddles are seen at the scene of a fatal stampede, in Fulrai village of Hathras district about 350 kilometers (220 miles) southwest of the state capital Lucknow, India, on July 3, 2024.

A sea of humanity surged towards the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati, seeking salvation in the Maha Kumbh’s holiest ritual. But instead of spiritual transcendence, chaos erupted.

The Calgay Stampede reportedly faced a stabbing, various exit blocks, and dehydration during Don Toliver's set. For those unaware, that festival tragedy left 10 people dead and many other injured due ...

India recorded 3,253 stampede deaths between 2001 and 2024, with men accounting for 68% of fatalities during this period.

What hasn’t kept pace is safety culture, crowd management and fire prevention. Masses push through structures of plastic, ...

A six-member team will investigate the deadly stampede at Kolkata's Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal. Its findings could reshape ...