A dispute between police and temple authorities over a special queue for devotees at Puri's Jagannath Temple led to a 30-minute halt in darshan. Senior officials had to intervene to restore order. Details inside.
Indian Railways implements extensive safety, crowd control, and passenger facilities at Prayagraj stations for Magh Mela 2026. Read about the special arrangements for a smooth pilgrimage journey.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple installs Lord Vishwanath's idol at Prayagraj's Magh Mela. Varanasi police finalise crowd control plans based on Maha Kumbh 2025 patterns for devotees' safety. Read details.
Discover how Bengaluru police used AI heatmaps, CCTV, and strategic planning to ensure a largely incident-free New Year's Eve. A model for urban crowd management.
NER GM Uday Borwankar reviewed crowd management at Prayagraj stations for Magh Mela. The zone also earned Rs 146.19 crore from scrap disposal under Mission Zero Scrap. Read for details.
Despite bone-chilling cold, a sea of over 5 lakh pilgrims flooded Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath Dham on New Year's Day 2025, continuing a massive trend since 2022. Authorities deployed drones and full force for crowd management. Read more.
A drunk driver ploughed his SUV into pedestrians at Bengaluru's Mall of Asia, injuring four. Police arrested the 24-year-old driver. Read the full details of the shocking incident.
Delhi's roads and metro stations witnessed unprecedented chaos on January 1, 2026, as massive New Year crowds caused severe gridlock across central and south Delhi. Read the full story of the traffic nightmare.
More than 50 devotees sent apology letters to Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan after cancelling New Year visits due to a crowd advisory. Despite warnings, large crowds thronged the temple town on Jan 1, 2026. Read the full story.
Varanasi deploys massive security for over 5 lakh New Year devotees at Kashi Vishwanath Dham. Key routes declared no-vehicle zones. Read about the extensive police arrangements.
Bengaluru welcomed 2026 with vibrant celebrations on MG Road and Brigade Road. Large crowds gathered under strict police security for crowd management. Read more about the city's festive night.
Hundreds of police in Bengaluru's MG Road area had a quick meal on footpaths before New Year's Eve duty. A cafe's small gesture offered rare comfort. Read about the security preparations.
Kolkata's New Year's Eve celebrations saw a late-night surge on Park Street, while other city hubs like Patuli and Lake Town buzzed with activity. Footfall data from major attractions revealed. Read more.
Ring in 2026 away from the tourist rush. Discover 10 hidden gems across India, from Tirthan Valley to Majuli, perfect for a peaceful and unique New Year's escape.
Mumbai GRP deploys over 900 personnel for New Year's Eve bandobast on Western & Central Railway. Focus on crowd control, women's safety, and anti-terror checks. Read for details.
Kolkata's Park Street witnessed a spectacular Christmas celebration in 2025, drawing huge festive crowds. Explore the vibrant scenes and timeless musical moments that defined the event.
Bengaluru gears up for New Year 2026 with 20,000 police, women squads, heat maps & special transport. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar ensures safe celebrations. Read the full plan.
Indore's major temples, including Khajrana Ganesh, implement special crowd control, extended hours & security for thousands of devotees expected on Jan 1. Details inside.
Prayagraj gears up for Magh Mela 2024 with an AI-powered Integrated Command Center. 1600 cameras will manage security and crowd flow for over 15 crore expected pilgrims. Key details inside.
Puri Jagannath Temple implements a massive security plan with 344 CCTV cameras and 70 police platoons to manage over 3 lakh devotees on New Year's Day. Read about the foolproof arrangements.
Mysuru District Collector G Lakshmikantha Reddy directs officials to enhance crowd management, transport, and facilities at Chamundi Hill for the New Year and Lalita Sahastranama programme. Plan your visit with ease.
Six people were hospitalised with breathing difficulties following a crowd surge at a Kerala music festival. Police urge calm and confirm the situation is under control. Read the full report.
Varanasi launches a Make in India AI app, 'Better-Way,' for pedestrian navigation and crowd management in its historic lanes. Part of a global challenge, it aims to boost smart tourism.
Varanasi police implement extensive traffic diversions from Dec 30 to Jan 5, 2026, for New Year crowd management. Key routes near ghats declared no-vehicle zones. Details inside.
Over 14,000 tourists flooded Ellora Caves during Christmas weekend, causing severe crowd issues. ASI staff faced challenges as visitors climbed heritage structures. Experts call for regulated entry.
Several hospitalized after crowd surge during rapper Vedan's show at Bekal International Beach Festival. In a separate tragedy, a man died crossing railway tracks. Full report inside.
Konkani-Marathi writer Mahabaleshwar Sail honoured with Kuvempu National Award 2025 in Kuppalli. Minister announces plans to include Kuvempu's works in school curriculum. Read more.
Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park in Ranchi deploys extra police, adds ticket counters for Dec 31 & Jan 1 rush after seeing 15,000 visitors last Sunday. New animals added this year.
Major temples in Ranchi, including Pahari Mandir and Jagannathpur Temple, have extended darshan hours and deployed extra security for New Year devotees. Special rituals and arrangements ensure safety.
Patna administration deploys over 125 officials at 104 spots, bans Ganga boat rides, and sets up QRTs for safe New Year 2026 festivities. Full details inside.