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20 Feb

Ganga water at Sangam unsafe for bathing due to high BOD levels: Govt data

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsIndiaMahakumbh, Sangam

New Delhi (National Times): The Ganga water at Triveni Sangam, where lakhs of people are taking a holy dip every day during the ongoing Maha Kumbh, is currently unsafe for bathing as it exceeds the prescribed limit for biological oxygen demand (BOD), a key parameter to determine water quality, according to government data.BOD refers to the amount of oxygen required by aerobic microorganisms to break down organic material in a water body. A higher BOD level indicates more organic content in the water. River water is considered fit for bathing if the BOD level is less than 3 milligrams per…

Indian Railways Announces Compensation for Families of Deceased in New Delhi Railway Station Stampede

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndian Railways, Mahakumbh, New Delhi Railway Station

New Delhi (National Times): Indian Railways has announced compensation for the families of the victims who tragically lost their lives in the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. According to an official statement, the families of the deceased will receive a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each. In addition, those seriously injured in the incident will be compensated with Rs 2.5 lakh, while those with minor injuries will receive Rs 1 lakh. Geeta, a worker at the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital, where the victims were admitted, shared details of the tragic event. She revealed that between 10:00 and…

Fire at Mahakumbh Mela Controlled; No Casualties Reported

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndiaMahakumbh, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh

Prayagraj (National Times): A fire that broke out in the Mahakumbh Mela area on Friday morning has been successfully brought under control, according to officials. Approximately 20 to 22 tents were damaged in the incident, but there were no injuries or fatalities reported. Chief Fire Officer Pramod Sharma informed ANI that the blaze originated from the ISKCON tent and subsequently spread to other nearby tents. "The fire has been contained. It started at the ISKCON tent and spread to adjacent tents. Thankfully, there have been no casualties or burn injuries, but around 20 to 22 tents were affected," said CFO…