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Amritsar tragedy: Why the faithful abandoned their instinct for survival

Of late, there is a sentiment that a Hindu religious celebration takes place within the protective embrace of the state - where for a fleeting interval of time, the rules can be bent

Amritsar train tragedy: One more succumbs to injuries; death toll 62

The tragic incident took place on Friday evening when a crowd of Dussehra revellers that had spilled onto railway tracks while watching the burning of a Ravana effigy

At least 22 dead, 171 injured after train derails and flips in Taiwan

All of the train's eight carriages had derailed and five had flipped onto their side near Xinma station, the railways administration said

Amritsar tragedy: Protesters removed from track, train services resume

"The first goods train started from Manawala to Amritsar at 1416 hours," said Northern Railways spokesperson Deepak Kumar

Amritsar tragedy: Punjab ministers visit hospitals, inquire about victims

During their visit, the ministers thanked several NGOs for extending all possible help to the victims of the train accident

Amritsar tragedy: Protesters removed, trains services resume after 40 hours

When they were removed, the agitated protestors resorted to stone-pelting and clashed with security personnel, officials said

Amritsar train tragedy: Punjab CM orders probe; Rlys denies responsibility

Amarinder, who visited the accident site and the injured in hospitals on Saturday, said the Jalandhar Divisional Commissioner will conduct an inquiry within four weeks

Amritsar train accident: Nitish questions public events near railway tracks

It is often not possible for a train to apply brakes abruptly, Kumar noted

Amritsar train accident: BJP demands action against Navjot Kaur, organiser

Navjot Kaur Sidhu was the chief guest at the event held on Friday. She was accused of leaving the site of accident without bothering about the victims

Amritsar tragedy: 40 of 59 dead identified by kin, Mayawati seeks probe

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Railway Safety said the Amritsar tragedy won't be probed as it was not a railway accident but a case of trespassing on rail tracks

Amritsar train accident: Railway officials, local leaders in blame game

A large crowd had formed near the tracks on the city's fringe for the burning of effigies as part of a major Hindu festival when the train sped through the gathering in darkness

Amritsar train accident: Seven of 70 injured in critical condition

According to the officials, many of the deceased were yet to be identified

Ravana effigy is being burnt at accident site for over 20 years: Locals

Before the train going to Amritsar from Jalandhar that mowed down the revellers, two trains passed through the tracks, but they slowed down their speed

Punjab train accident: Amarinder visits injured, orders magisterial inquiry

At least 300 people were watching the 'Ravana dahan' at a ground adjacent to railway tracks

Amritsar train accident: Don't politicise; Wife was helping patients: Sidhu

The Congress leader visited local hospitals and met the patients and their relatives Saturday morning

Amritsar train accident: Driver not at fault, says Northern Railway's CPRO

Following the accident on the Mananwala-Amritsar section, 16 trains have been diverted and 10 Mail express and 27 passengers have been cancelled

Amritsar train accident: 58 dead, 72 injured as train mows down crowd

On an average, over 45 people die every day on the rail tracks in the country

Amritsar train accident: Modi directs officials to provide immediate help

Earlier, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh directed senior officials to rush to the accident site

Amritsar train accident: CM declares Rs 500,000 aid to kin of deceased

The Chief Minister also announced free treatment to all injured in the accident

New Farakka Express derails near Rae Bareli in UP; 7 dead, 9 injure

Seven persons were killed on Wednesday when five coaches and the engine of an Express train heading to Delhi from Malda in West Bengal derailed in rural area of Rae Bareli in UP