Rajghat bridge

Union Minister Manoj Sinha injured in road accident

 Minister of State for Railways and Communications Manoj Sinha was injured in a road accident here on Friday , officials said.

Dec 23, 2016, 23:33 PM IST

Death toll in Varanasi stampede rises to 24; bridge collapse rumours led to panic

Twenty-four people were killed and 50 injured in a stampede on an overcrowded Rajghat bridge on the border of Varanasi and Chandauli when followers of a religious leader were crossing it to attend a congregation this afternoon.

Oct 15, 2016, 20:09 PM IST

Major stampede in Varanasi, 19 killed, over 50 injured: Know what led to the mishap

In a tragic incident, at least 19 persons were killed and another 50 were left injured in a stampede that took place at Rajghat bridge between Varanasi and Chandauli in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday. 

Oct 15, 2016, 17:58 PM IST