crowd management

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...

Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements for the upcoming Shree Machail Mata Yatra 2026.During the meeting, a comprehensive review of preparations along the yatra route was undertaken, covering key aspects such as registration (online...

The auspicious Chaitra Navratri festival began on Thursday with grand celebrations and a large influx of devotees at key shrines across Jammu, particularly at the revered Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine and Bahu Fort, which houses the Bawe Wali Mata Temple.Despite continuous rainfall in the...

Mamallapuram (Tamil Nadu), March 19 A lively Iftar organized by TVK and busloads of supporters turned the quiet coastal town of Poonjeeri near Mahabalipuram on the evening of March 18 on its head.It is clear that Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), still recovering from the near-mythical chaos of...

Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu), March 19 A lively Iftar organized by TVK and busloads of supporters turned the quiet coastal town of Poonjeeri near Mahabalipuram on the evening of March 18 into a frenzy.It was clear that Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), still recovering from the near-mythical chaos...

Varanasi (UP), March 18 The Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust will begin daily Ganga aarti at Lalita Ghat in Varanasi from Thursday, with the ritual scheduled to take place every evening at 6 pm.This will be the first time the temple trust is conducting the Ganga aarti.According to the temple...

The Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, has assured that all necessary arrangements have been made for the smooth conduct of the upcoming Navratri pilgrimage to the holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi.He stated that elaborate preparations have...

Jammu, March 16 The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board on Monday reviewed arrangements for the smooth conduct of pilgrimage to the cave shrine during the upcoming Chaitra Navratri, which begins on March 19, and said that additional security personnel would be deployed during the period to...