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Business Standard
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- Business Standard
Barabanki stampede: 2 dead, 47 injured; UP govt announces ₹5 lakh ex-gratia
Two people were killed and 47 injured as a stampede broke out at a temple here early on Monday after a live electric wire, broken by monkeys, fell onto a tin shed, leading to panic among devotees. DGP Rajeev Krishna said that the casualties were caused by electrocution. The incident occurred at the Avsaneshwar temple in the Haidergarh area during the holy month of Shravan on Monday. Barabanki District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi said that during the 'jalabhishek' ritual, monkeys had damaged an electric wire, which caused current to flow through three tin sheds in the temple complex. The resulting panic led to a stampede in which two people lost their lives and more than two dozen were injured, he added. Prashant Kumar (17) from the Mubarakpura village under the Lonikatra police station area, and another devotee, Ramesh Kumar (28), succumbed to their injuries while undergoing treatment at the Trivediganj Community Health Centre (CHC), officials said. An official of the UP government said that financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh has been announced for the family of the deceased. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Awadhesh Yadav said that after the accident, policemen brought 29 people to Haidergarh CHC in an ambulance. Nine people were sent to Trivediganj CHC, and six were sent to Kothi CHC. Five people were seriously injured and are being treated at the district hospital. Of the nine admitted at the Trivediganj CHC, two have died. Recalling the incident, Ramesh's mother, Champa Devi, said that her son gone to the Avasaneshwar Mahadev temple at around 8 pm, on foot, with his group of friends Ramu Rawat, Harshit, Ankit, Ashish, Rahul and Ajay. He was standing in the queue for Jalabhishek after bathing in the Gomti river with his friends, and he got electrocuted. Ramesh's wife Lalita is eight months pregnant. They also have a one-year-old son, Anshu. A sweet shop owner in the temple, Ram Lochan Mishra, said, "News circulated widely that Minister Satish Sharma will do Pushpa Varsha here from a helicopter. This led to a huge crowd. Three to three and a half lakh devotees reached the spot." "At night, a monkey jumped, which possibly broke the wire and caused the accident. At the time of the accident, all the policemen were at the main gate," Mishra said. He added, "There was a long line of people, about 300 metres, from the ghat to the temple. About three thousand people were in the line when the accident happened. We somehow managed to save our lives and ran away." No comments in this regard could be obtained from Satish Sharma as he was unreachable. Another injured in the stampede, Arjun Kumar, said, "We were going to offer water when we heard a sound from a pipe near the third number breaker, and after that, an electric current came. Many people fainted in no time. I also fainted. When I regained consciousness, I found myself in the hospital." A mother of an injured girl pleaded with the CMO for her daughter's treatment. "My daughter is lying in the hospital, and we just want her to get good treatment. We don't want anything else," she said. This comes a day after eight people were killed in a stampede that broke out during a rush of pilgrims along a stair route leading to the Mansa Devi temple on a hilltop in Haridwar. Rumours of an electric current where the stairs begin triggered panic among people, leading to the stampede, according to the police. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed "deep sorrow" over the loss of lives and extended his condolences to the bereaved families. "He has directed the district administration officials to expedite the proper treatment of the injured and relief operations," Adityanath's office posted on X in Hindi. "He has prayed to Lord Mahadev, the supreme deity, to grant salvation to the departed souls and a speedy recovery to the injured," it added. On the sidelines of the event, DGP Rajeev Krishna told reporters that senior officials, including the zonal and range-level officers, visited the spot. "Almost all of the injured have been discharged from the hospital after treatment. Some are under observation," he said. The situation is under control, and devotees continue to offer prayers at the temple, he added. Meanwhile, opposition parties demanded compensation for the victims. Samajwadi Party's Media Cell posted on X, "The government should give a compensation of Rs 1 crore each to the families of the deceased devotees, ensure proper treatment and compensation for those injured and disclose the correct number of deaths." The UP Congress described the incident as "extremely tragic". "The news of the death of two devotees due to an electric shock and several others being injured is distressing. We express our deep condolences to the grieving families and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured," it posted on X. "This incident points to serious deficiencies in the arrangements. Robust security and crowd management measures are extremely necessary at religious sites. We demand that the government provide appropriate compensation and all possible assistance to the affected families," the Congress state unit said. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Business Standard
16-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
PhysicsWallah appoints first chief marketing officer ahead of IPO
Ed-tech company PhysicsWallah, which is eyeing an initial public offering (IPO), on Wednesday announced the appointment of Satish Sharma as its chief marketing officer (CMO). Prior to Sharma, the company did not have a CMO; however, Sanket Narkar was heading the marketing department. Alongside Sharma, the company has made other key leadership hires over the past year. These include Amit Sachdeva, who was appointed chief finance officer in November 2024, and Ajinkya Jain, who joined as group general counsel, company secretary, and compliance officer in January 2025. In his new role, Sharma will be responsible for shaping and executing the company's brand and marketing strategy. He brings over 20 years of experience spanning entrepreneurship, digital transformation, marketing leadership, and strategic growth. Most recently, he co-founded Unyscape, a marketing and analytics firm, where he served as chief operating officer and CMO. A graduate of IIT Varanasi, Sharma has also held early stints at global firms such as IBM and Tata Steel. Speaking about his new role, Sharma said: 'I am honoured to join PhysicsWallah at such a pivotal point in its journey. The brand's attempt at making education accessible to those who wish to learn deeply resonates with me. I look forward to building on the incredible momentum the team has been trying to create and helping to amplify the impact with authenticity and empathy.' Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive officer of PhysicsWallah, said: 'Sharma brings with him a unique blend of strategic clarity and operational excellence. As we prepare to enter the next chapter in our journey, his experience will be invaluable in our attempt at building a differentiated and enduring brand that learners trust and love.' PhysicsWallah has filed the Draft Red Herring Prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Board of India. The firm reportedly plans to raise around Rs 4,500 crore through the IPO. Founded in 2020 by Pandey and Prateek Maheshwari, the company has raised funding from investors including Hornbill Capital, Lightspeed Ventures, WestBridge, and GSV Ventures.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Time of India
Man gets 20 years in jail for rape of 4-year-old in 2019
Ghaziabad: A special Pocso court on Monday sentenced a man to 20 years' rigorous imprisonment with a Rs 25,000 fine for raping a four-year-old girl in 2019. Judge Lal Babu Gupta heard testimony from five witnesses, including the girl's father, and rejected the defence's argument about the FIR being filed late. The court concluded that since the provision for the quantum of sentence under section 376(AB) IPC was more than what is entailed in section 5/6 of the Pocso Act at the time of the commission of the crime, the convict was sentenced under IPC for 20 years. The court did not find the case to qualify for the rarest of rare categories and refrained from awarding capital punishment. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida The case dates back to Feb 26, 2019 when the man picked up the girl playing outside her house and raped her in a nearby house. Special public prosecutor Satish Sharma said the complainant informed the court that he was not aware of the incident until his wife informed him about it on March 4, following which he lodged an FIR. After registering the case, police recorded the girl's statement under CrPC 164 on March 7, 2019, and pursued the culprit's arrest. The magistrate court took cognizance on May 2, 2019, and charges were framed by Jan 2020. Rejecting the charges, the defence counsel said that there was a substantial gap between the date of occurrence of the alleged crime and the filing of the FIR. The accused denied the charges, claiming the delayed FIR suggested mala fide intent and extortion by the complainant. The prosecution examined the girl, her parents, the FIR scribe, and the investigator. The court relied on the girl's statement before the magistrate and her court deposition as key evidence supporting prosecution's case. Having heard both sides, the court awarded 20 years of RI and a fine of Rs 25,000, directing the convict to pay the entire amount of the fine for the rehabilitation of the girl.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
5,500 Annapurna Bhawans to have fair price shops, common service centres
Lucknow: Around 5,500 upcoming 'Annapurna Bhawans' will be a blend of fair price shops and common service centres (CSC) provisioning essential govt and non-govt services to citizens in rural and urban centres of Uttar Pradesh. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The key feature will be the hallmark of these centres which would be constructed across all districts – the state govt plans to set up at least 75 Annapurna Bhawans in each district. The development comes a week after the cabinet gave its nod to step up the construction of Annapurna Bhawan by utilizing funds and sources other than Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MNREGS). These centres may now be set up using MP/MLA Local Area Development Fund, tourism development fund, Bundelkhand Vikas Nidhi or any other govt-approved scheme. The feature comes as an add-on after the successful implementation of PM Gareeb Kalyan Anna Yojana, Centre's flagship scheme that was put in place at the peak of coronavirus pandemic. The state govt has already set up around 3,500 Annapurna Bhawans. "Another 2,000 are in the pipeline," food and civil supplies minister Satish Sharma told TOI. Currently, there are around 80,000 fair price shops in the state. Sharma said that selected shops would be shifted to Annapurna Bhawan free of cost. "The objective of the scheme is to improve the accessibility of fair price shops and ensure their transparent operation," he said. In a communique to all divisional commissioners, principal secretary, food and civil supplies, Ranveer Prasad said that each Annapurna Bhawan would be constructed over an area of around 484 sq feet. The shop will comprise two sections – one for the fair price shop, the other for CSC. These centres will also have a 96 sq ft verandah, which would serve as a waiting area. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now These centres may also be constructed in clusters in the urban areas after due approval from the district magistrates. The district administration will choose the working agency – gram panchayat in rural and development authority in urban areas.
India Gazette
10-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
"Historic moment": J-K Minister Satish Sharma as he takes ride in Srinagar-Katra Vande Bharat
Reasi (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 10 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Minister Satish Sharma on Tuesday took a ride in the newly flagged off Vande Bharat train from Srinagar to Katra. He termed it a 'historic moment', saying that the long-pending demand of the people of Jammu and Kashmir has been fulfilled now. Highlighting the importance of this train, the Minister said that it will help to break the monopoly of airlines, offering the public more accessible and affordable travel options. Speaking to ANI, Sharma said, 'This is a historic moment that we are travelling by train. This was a long-pending demand -- finally fulfilled. The valley has now been connected to the rest of the country. This project had been underway for many years. As the Chief Minister himself recalled, he was just a child when he first dreamed of travelling by train. He was part of the team when the foundation was laid and again held office when the project was completed. This connectivity will benefit tourists, devotees, patients, and traders alike. It will also help break the monopoly of airlines, offering the public more accessible and affordable travel options.' Sharma was accompanying National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah. Meanwhile, Abdullah said that the Vande Bharat trains on the USBRL route (Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link) are the 'biggest gift' for the people of Jammu and Kashmir as it connects the territory with the entire country. Speaking to reporters, the NC chief said that his eyes became 'teary' after the train crossed the Chenab Bridge. Notably, the bridge on the River Chenab, being the highest bridge in the world, is a milestone project for the Indian Railways, which was completed after several ups and downs in a difficult terrain. It connects Kashmir to Jammu and the entire country via rail. 'This is the biggest gift to connect Jammu and Kashmir with the entire country... I had tears in my eyes when I crossed the Chenab Bridge. Finally, the day has come when we can travel to the country from Kashmir by train. I want to congratulate all the workers and engineers who built this bridge...' he said. The former J-K Chief Minister also expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all the engineers and workers of the Indian Railways who had worked hard on this project. The two Vande Bharat Express trains from Katra Railway Station, directly connecting the Jammu division with Kashmir, were flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6. The new Vande Bharat Express train will take just about three hours to travel between Katra and Srinagar, reducing the existing travel time by two to three hours. These trains have been specially designed to operate in the cold climatic conditions of the Kashmir Valley. The train will run through the Anji Khad Bridge, which is India's first cable-stayed railway bridge, and the Chenab Bridge, which is the highest railway arch bridge in the world. The USBRL project is 272 kilometres long, constructed worth around Rs 43,780 crore, includes 36 tunnels (spanning 119 km) and 943 bridges. The project establishes all-weather, seamless rail connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and the rest of the country, aiming to transform regional mobility and drive socio-economic integration. (ANI)
