crowd management

Bengaluru, March 30 Police launched an investigation on Monday after receiving 25 complaints about mobile phones going missing during an IPL match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here, officials said.The incident occurred on March 28 during the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL)...

Bengaluru, March 28 – Players, officials, and fans observed a minute of silence at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday, ahead of the 2026 IPL season opener between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad, in memory of eleven supporters who died in a stampede...

Bengaluru, March 28 Players and match officials observed a one-minute silence ahead of the 2026 IPL opener between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad here on Saturday to pay tribute to the 11 fans who tragically lost their lives in a stampede last year.The fans died in a...

Bengaluru, March 28 After several months of uncertainty and deliberation, cricket returned to M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday through the IPL season opener between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad, with the venue preparations ticking several boxes.The stampede on June 4...

Patna, March 27 – A grand and vibrant celebration is unfolding in Patna on the occasion of Ram Navami, with massive processions and devotional fervor gripping the city.At the heart of the celebrations, Dak Bungalow Crossing – also known as Shri Ram Chowk – has become the central hub where 52...

REASI, March 27, 2026: The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine is experiencing a significant increase in devotees during Chaitra Navratri, with heavy foot traffic along the Katra-Bhawan route. Authorities have ensured tight security and efficient crowd management as pilgrims continue their pilgrimage...

Lucknow, March 25 The Uttar Pradesh government announced an additional public holiday on March 27 for Ram Navami celebrations on Wednesday, according to an official statement."The decision has been taken with the aim of accommodating the increasing number of devotees visiting temples during...

Srinagar, March 25 – Panic spread across the Kashmir Valley on Wednesday as motorists, trucks, and owners of other vehicles crowded petrol/diesel pumps in an attempt to buy fuel.This was happening despite announcements made by the Indian Oil Corporation that there was no shortage of petroleum...

In Jammu and Kashmir, the sacred shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, located on the Trikuta Hills in the Reasi district, is experiencing a large influx of devotees as the ongoing Chaitra Navratri festival continues to draw pilgrims from across the country. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports...

Bengaluru, March 24 Royal Challengers Bengaluru CEO Rajesh Menon said on Tuesday that the franchise has invested nearly Rs 7 crore to enhance crowd management infrastructure in and around the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, which witnessed the death of 11 fans in a stampede during the team's IPL trophy...

In Jammu and Kashmir, the holy shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi is experiencing a significant increase in the number of pilgrims visiting during the ongoing Navratri festival. Over 200,000 devotees have paid their respects in the first six days. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the...

March 22, New Delhi: Registration for the Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra resumed early Sunday morning after being suspended the previous evening due to a massive influx of devotees at Katra.Despite the temporary suspension, the pilgrimage continued smoothly. The high number of visitors is attributed...

New Delhi, March 21 Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations passed off peacefully across the national capital on Saturday, despite extensive arrangements made by the Delhi Police, a senior official said.Senior police officers conducted on-site inspections and reviewed arrangements at major religious sites...

Greater Noida, March 21 – As the inauguration date of the Noida International Airport approaches, security and traffic management arrangements around it in Gautam Buddh Nagar have been strengthened. Five new temporary police outposts have been set up in the vicinity, officials said on Saturday...

New Delhi, March 20 Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday chaired a comprehensive review meeting with senior railway officials at Rail Bhawan here to evaluate progress on station accessibility, passenger amenity upgrades, and other security enhancements to improve the passenger experience...

New Delhi, March 30 With Eid-ul-Fitr just a day away, security has been stepped up across Delhi's Dwarka district, as the adjoining West Delhi's Uttam Nagar area remains tense following the killing on March 4.Police said more than 100 pickets have been set up, with personnel deployed on...

In Jammu and Kashmir, despite rain and cold weather, thousands of devotees trekked along the winding path to the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi on the Trikuta Hills in the Reasi district on the first day of Navratri yesterday, to pay their respects to the deity. The Reasi district saw a large...

In Jammu and Kashmir, despite rain and bitter cold, thousands of devotees trekked along the winding path to the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi on the Trikuta Hills in the Reasi district on the first day of Navratri on Thursday, chanting "Jai Mata Di" as they sought blessings from the deity. An...

Jammu, March 19 Braving the rain and bitter chill with fervent chants of "Jai Mata Di", thousands of devotees trekked along the winding path to the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi atop the Trikuta hills on the first day of Navratri, to pay obeisance to the deity.The fresh floral decorations...

JAMMU, MARCH 18: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, reviewed the arrangements for the Shree Machail Mata Yatra 2026, with a focus on ensuring a smooth and safe annual pilgrimage.The meeting discussed key aspects, including registration (online/offline), the potential implementation...