A major stampede broke out on the occasion of Ekadashi on Saturday at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple located in Kashibugga in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. 9 people have died in this accident, while many devotees have also been injured.

According to the information, due to Kartik month, a large number of devotees had reached the temple for darshan. The crowd of devotees became so large that the local administration and temple management could not control the situation. A stampede broke out due to the sudden pushing and shoving. People started falling on each other due to which chaos spread. Relief and rescue operations are underway and the injured have been admitted to the nearest hospital.

CM Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has expressed deep sorrow over this painful incident. He said, “The incident of stampede at Venkateswara temple in Kasibugga is very sad. The death of the devotees is heartbreaking. I express my condolences to the families of the deceased.” He has instructed the officials to immediately provide better medical facilities for the treatment of the injured. He has asked the local administration and public representatives to reach the spot and monitor the relief and rehabilitation works. The state government has ordered an investigation into the accident. Senior police and administration officials have reached the spot and are keeping an eye on the situation.

A stampede incident took place at Kashibugga Venkateshwara temple in Srikakulam district. It is most tragic that devotees died in this unfortunate incident. I express my deepest sympathies to the families of the deceased. Instructed the officers to provide proper treatment to those who sustained injuries. Went to the incident site…

— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) November 1, 2025

CMO of Andhra Pradesh gave this information

A statement issued by Andhra Pradesh CMO said, “This incident occurred due to the gathering of a large number of devotees in the temple on the occasion of Ekadashi. Police and administration teams are on the spot, efforts are on to bring the situation under control.”

State Agriculture Minister K. Achannaidu immediately reached the accident site. He talked to the temple authorities and administrative officials and took information about the incident and monitored the relief and rescue operations.

The minister assured that the state government will provide best medical care to all the injured and a detailed investigation will be conducted into the incident. At present, additional police force has been deployed at the spot to control the crowd and prevent any possible chaos.

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Before the Bihar Assembly elections, the Income Tax Department has sent a notice to Purnia MP Pappu Yadav. After receiving this notice, Pappu Yadav shared it on social media platform X and said that it is his duty to help the flood victims.

Pappu Yadav wrote on X, “I have received an Income Tax notice, distributing money to help the flood victims has been declared a crime. If this is a crime, then I will always commit the crime of helping every deprived and victim.” He further said that the houses of the flood victims of Maniyari village under Nayagaon East Panchayat of Vaishali district were washed away in the Ganga. Pappu Yadav raised the question that if he had not helped him, would he have remained a mute spectator like the Minister of State for Home, local MPs or self-proclaimed Chief Minister candidates?

I have received an Income Tax notice, declaring it a crime to distribute money to help flood victims. If this is a crime then I will always commit the crime of helping every deprived victim!

The flood victims of Maniyari village under Nayagaon East Panchayat of Vaishali district, whose every house got merged into Gangaji,… pic.twitter.com/Om0mN2WBTT

— Pappu Yadav (@pappuyadavjapl) October 25, 2025

According to media reports, in the beginning of October the Election Commission had taken cognizance against Pappu Yadav. The case pertains to Ganiyari village of Vaishali district, where many families were rendered homeless due to continuous erosion on the banks of the river. MP Pappu Yadav reached the spot, listened to the problems of the flood victims and provided them financial assistance.

Help was given to 80 affected families

During this period, he had distributed around Rs 5 lakh as cash assistance to about 80 affected families. After this action, the Election Commission registered a case against him. According to the strict rules of the Election Commission, no politician or public representative can give cash, gifts or financial assistance in public while the code of conduct is in force. Doing this is considered an attempt to influence the voters.

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Due to an explosion in a house in Pagla Bhari village of Ayodhya district of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday evening, the entire house was destroyed. Five people died tragically in this. The dead include 3 children and 2 adults, while many are also injured. Expressing deep grief over this incident, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed condolences to the bereaved families.

CM Yogi has given strict instructions to the officials to provide immediate relief and provide better treatment to the injured. In the initial investigation, the cause of the explosion is believed to be the storage of gas cylinders or illegal firecrackers. The sound of the explosion was heard up to a kilometer away, and 3-4 nearby houses developed cracks.

Yogi Adityanath’s condolence message

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognizance of the accident as soon as he got the information and said in his official statement that the loss of life in the unfortunate accident in Ayodhya is extremely sad. My condolences are with the bereaved family. It is a prayer to Lord Shri Ram to grant salvation to the departed souls, strength to the bereaved family members to bear this immense sorrow and speedy recovery to the injured.

Yogi instructed the local officials to immediately take the injured to the district hospital or the trauma center of Lucknow, where free and better treatment would be ensured. He also ordered to provide government assistance to the families of the deceased. In a statement issued from the CM office, it was said that the state government is standing shoulder to shoulder with the families of the victims in this hour of crisis.

What was the entire incident?

Let us tell you that at around 6 pm on Thursday evening, there was a sudden massive explosion in a house in Pagla Bhari village. 5 people died in this accident, including 2 children. 2 people were trapped under the debris till late night. Windows and doors of nearby houses were also broken and cracks appeared in the walls. The debris was scattered up to a distance of 500 meters.

CO Shailendra Singh said that 5 people have died in the explosion, some are injured and efforts are on to rescue the trapped people. The DM said that an assistance of Rs 4 lakh each will be given to the families of the deceased.

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The earthquake already shook the area destroyed at least 24 hours ago, which led to fear among the people and affected relief work.

Relief and rescue work slowed down
“The injured people are being taken to a safe place, so the figures can move forward,” a spokesman of the National Disaster Management Authority of Afghanistan told AP. Officials said that the first earthquake landslide has blocked the main routes, due to which relief and emergency teams are not able to reach the affected areas on time.

PM Modi expressed grief

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep grief over the loss of life and property due to the disastrous earthquake in Afghanistan. Posting on the social media platform x, he shared his condolences to the bereaved families.

Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to the earthquake in Afghanistan. Our thoughts and priyers are with the bereaved familyies in this direction in this directive hour, and we wish a Speedy Recovery to the injury. India Stands Ready to Provide All Possible Humanitarian Aid and Relief to that…

– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 1, 2025

Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar talked

Foreign Minister S. Jayashankar also expressed concern over the disaster in Afghanistan and showed India’s solidarity and assured help. Jaishankar talked to Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Aamir Khan Mottaki over phone and expressed condolences on the loss in the earthquake that occurred on Sunday night. He wished the injured to get well soon and in this hour of grief, the talk of giving full support from India.

Spoke with Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi Today. Expressed our condolences at the loss of lives in the earthquake.

Conveyed that India has delivered 1000 family tents today in kabul. 15 Tonnes of Food Material is also being immediatily moved by Indian Mission… pic.twitter.com/who2itbjs8

– Dr. S. jaishankar (@drsjaishankar) September 1, 2025

India has provided tents for 1,000 families in Kabul and the Indian mission has sent 15 tonnes of food items from Kabul to Kunar. Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry also confirmed the conversation between Jaishankar and Mottaki and Mottaki thanked India for helping Afghan citizens.

UN general secretary Antonio Guterres said this
The United Nations Human Rights Commissioner Volkar Turk expressed deep grief over the devastating earthquake in East Afghanistan. He wrote on X (East Twitter), ‘My condolences and solidarity with the people of Afghanistan after this devastating earthquake. This country is already facing many difficulties.

I stand in full solidarity with the people of Afghanistan after the devastating earthquake that hit the country earlier today.

I Extended My Deepest Condolences to the Families of the Victims and Wish a Speedy Recovery to that that.

The @Un Team in Afghanistan is Mobilized…

– antónio guterres (@antonioguterres) September 1, 2025

UN General Secretary Antonio Guterres said that UN teams in Afghanistan have been immediately activated and every effort will be made to help the needy people in the affected areas.

Punjab flood: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on the phone to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on the phone as soon as he returned to Delhi after attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit held in Tianjin, China on Monday. During this time, he discussed the situation arising out of heavy rains and floods in the state and assured the Punjab government of all possible help and support.

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann wrote a letter to the Prime Minister on Sunday, in which he demanded immediate release of pending funds of Rs 60,000 crore from the Center in view of the floods in the state. He also appealed to amend the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), so that the affected farmers could be given compensation of at least Rs 50,000 per acre.

Concern also expressed on Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
In the letter, the Chief Minister also informed that the Central Government has recently canceled the projects worth Rs 828 crore of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana in Punjab, which can affect the state’s rural connectivity. The Chief Minister attracted central attention on this subject and demanded to revive the affected projects.

Warning of district and administration affected by heavy rains
Due to heavy rains, flood water entered many villages of Hoshiarpur district. At the same time, the Kapurthala district administration has appealed to the people of Sultanpur Lodhi region to visit safe places in view of the continuous rains and rising Beas river water level in the upper mountainous areas.

Vacation in schools and warnings for people
The state government has extended the period of closing all schools till September 3. Earlier these holidays were from 27 to 30 August. The Patiala district administration has advised the people not to go to the sides of Ghaggar and Tangri rivers and stay in safe places.

Earthquake in Afghanistan: Eastern Afghanistan caused a 6.0 magnitude earthquake, killing at least 812 people and injuring 2,817. Relief work is going on fast. This information has been given by government spokesperson Jabihullah Mujahid. According to the Taliban official, it is the deadliest earthquake of the last decade. The affected areas require immediate hospitals, shelters, food and clean water.

The intensity of the earthquake in Afghanistan measured 6.0 on the Richter scale. According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake center was 27 km away and at a depth of eight kilometers. The country is located on many seismic fault lines, causing more danger of earthquake and landslides to it.

India came forward to help

Foreign Minister of India Dr. S. Jaishankar today spoke to Afghan Foreign Minister Maulvi Aamir Khan Muttki and expressed his condolences on the loss of life in Afghanistan. Dr. Jaishankar told on social media that India has sent tents for a thousand families in Kabul today. He said that the Indian mission has brought 15 tonnes of relief material from Kabul to Kunar district. The minister also assured that more relief materials will be sent from India from tomorrow. Dr. Jaishankar prayed for the early recovery of the injured people and said that India stands with Afghanistan in this difficult time.

Relief work and challenges
Soon after the earthquake, the rescue team is engaged in relief work. Relief work is being interrupted due to closure and landslides in remote mountainous areas. The health centers and hospitals of the affected areas are under heavy pressure. Many people are not able to stay in their homes due to security concern and are forced to sleep in the open.

Joy Singhal of the International Red Cross and Red Crisant Society told Al Jazira that her teams immediately started relief work in the affected communities. However, many remote hills and low -populated areas have not yet been helped. The number of tents is also not enough and it is becoming difficult to reach the landslide area. Afghanistan has been sensitive to earthquakes in eastern and western parts. Last year, more than 1,000 people died in the earthquake in the western part. On 7 October 2023, there was a 6.3 magnitude earthquake in the country.