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'What to do if they rushed?': Andhra temple founder blames crowding for stampede

Meanwhile, the Andhra Pradesh police on Sunday barred devotees from entering the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple
Published on Nov 03, 2025 05:55 am IST

8 stampedes, 129 killed: Andhra deaths the latest in series of tragedies in 2025

A total of eight stampede incidents have occurred this year.
Updated on Nov 02, 2025 03:12 pm IST

'Act of god' behind stampede? What owner of Andhra temple said

People gather at Venkateswara temple, at Kasibugga in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Updated on Nov 02, 2025 02:52 pm IST

'Person on top tripped and…': Andhra minister on what led to Srikakulam stampede

Personal belongings, food and other items lie on the stairs of Ventakeswara Swamy Temple after a stampede.
Updated on Nov 02, 2025 11:24 am IST

Andhra stampede survivors recall horror: ‘Barricades couldn’t withstand…'

Srikakulam: Personal belongings, food and other items lie on the stairs of Ventakeswara Swamy Temple after a stampede, at Kasibugga, in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (PTI)
Updated on Nov 02, 2025 05:32 am IST

9 die as crowd surge sparks temple stampede in Andhra Pradesh

A videograb of the incident, which occurred as devotees were climbing a narrow staircase leading to the first floor of Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple, at Kasibugga in Srikakulam on Saturday. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Nov 02, 2025 04:54 am IST

Three temple tragedies claim 22 lives in Andhra Pradesh in 2025

A visual from the site as nine people lost their lives after a stampede at Venkateswara Swamy Temple, in Srikakulam, on Saturday.
Published on Nov 01, 2025 08:56 pm IST

One entry, 15,000 turned up: What led to the deadly Andhra temple stampede

At least ten people were killed and two others suffered injuries after a stampede occurred at the temple on Saturday.
Updated on Nov 02, 2025 06:53 am IST

Videos show devotees giving CPR to those who fainted in Andhra temple stampede

Screengrab of the video showing devotees helping people who fainted in the Andhra Pradesh temple stampede.
Published on Nov 01, 2025 02:55 pm IST

‘A child was also among them…': Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan on Srikakulam stampede

Pawan Kalyan ordered the state administration to regulate the crowds of devotees at temples across the state.
Published on Nov 01, 2025 02:50 pm IST

PM Modi ‘pained’ by Andhra temple stampede, Shah says ‘deeply shocked’

**EDS: SCREENSHOT VIA PTI VIDEOS** Srikakulam: People gather at Venkateswara temple, at Kasibugga in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. At least seven people were killed and two others suffered injuries after a stampede occurred at the temple on Saturday. (PTI Photo)(PTI11_01_2025_000106B)
Updated on Nov 01, 2025 02:33 pm IST

Andhra stampede on cam: Disturbing videos show people stuck, crying for help

The incident took place when a massive crowd gathered at the temple on the occasion of Ekadashi.
Updated on Nov 01, 2025 08:59 pm IST

Andhra stampede: What led to crowd surge at Srikakulam temple that left 10 dead?

Screengrab of the video showing the moment when crowd surge led to stampede at Andhra temple
Updated on Nov 01, 2025 01:50 pm IST

At least 10 dead in stampede at temple in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam

The injured devotees have been rushed to the hospital.
Updated on Nov 01, 2025 02:10 pm IST

Madras HC Orders TN to create SOP for political rallies after Karur stampede

The bench, comprising chief justice M M Shrivastava and justice G Arul Murugan, gave the directive while hearing a batch of petitions in the wake of a stampede in Karur district.
Published on Oct 27, 2025 09:10 pm IST

‘Politics from home’: DMK leader on Vijay's meeting with Karur victims' families

DMK leader Elangovan said the TVK Chief lacks the courtesy to visit and console the affected people at their residences and instead wanted to do "politics from home."
Updated on Oct 27, 2025 12:54 pm IST

A month after Karur stampede, TVK's Vijay meets families of victims at resort

TVK president Vijay during the September 27 rally in Karur where a stampede killed 41 people.
Published on Oct 27, 2025 10:57 am IST

Families of 30 stampede victims to meet Vijay: TVK

Earlier plans to organise the meeting either at Karur or neighbouring Namakkal district failed due to logistical issues, said members of the organising team. (TVK)
Published on Oct 27, 2025 05:46 am IST

CBI takes over Karur stampede case that left 41 people dead

The case was handed over to the CBI by the Supreme Court on a petition filed by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) for an independent probe.
Published on Oct 26, 2025 12:51 pm IST

Stalin blames Vijay’s late arrival for Karur stampede, spars with EPS

Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu assembly Edappadi K Palaniswami and other AIADMK MLAs raise slogans wearing black armbands as they stage a walkout amid the ongoing session, at Fort St. George, in Chennai on Wednesday. (PTI PHOTO)
Published on Oct 16, 2025 07:52 am IST

‘Like your son’: Vijay to families of Karur stampede victims on WhatsApp calls

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay delivers a video message on September. 30, 2025.
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 06:06 pm IST

SC nod to plea seeking CBI probe into Karur stampede, hearing on October 10

A stampede occurred on September 27, during a public event of TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) chief and actor Vijay, in Karur.
Published on Oct 07, 2025 01:08 pm IST

Karur stampede: Kamal Haasan says organisers have responsibility to apologise

Kamal Haasan interacted with officials and spoke to the affected people of the September 27 stampede.
Published on Oct 06, 2025 10:17 pm IST

Police books TVK chief Vijay''s campaign vehicle driver in connection with Sep 27 accidents

Police books TVK chief Vijay''s campaign vehicle driver in connection with Sep 27 accidents
Published on Oct 05, 2025 02:50 pm IST

Karur stampede: NCSC chief meets SC victims’ families, recommends govt jobs for kin

Karur stampede: NCSC chief meets SC victims’ families, recommends govt jobs for kin
Published on Oct 04, 2025 07:50 pm IST

In election-bound Tamil Nadu, NDA faces TVK dilemma

TVK chief and actor Vijay addresses a gathering before stampede during a public event in Karur on September 27. (ANI)
Published on Oct 04, 2025 02:45 am IST

Hathras stampede case: Court hearing focuses on accountability, next date on Oct 9

Hathras stampede case: Court hearing focuses on accountability, next date on Oct 9
Published on Oct 03, 2025 06:12 pm IST

Madras HC orders SIT probe into Karur stampede, slams TVK party workers

A view of the spot where a stampede occurred in Karur.
Updated on Oct 03, 2025 10:10 pm IST

Madras High Court rejects plea seeking CBI probe into Karur stampede

While dismissing the anticipatory bail, the judge raised questions on why the party failed to control the mob, and highlighted the unruly behaviour of their supporters.
Updated on Oct 03, 2025 06:18 pm IST

Anurag Thakur calls on MK Stalin for detailed report on Karur stampede

In a letter to the Chief Minister, Thakur called for a detailed inquiry into the incident, urging that the report include an analysis of the primary causes of the tragedy,
Published on Oct 03, 2025 02:12 pm IST