Kedarnath 2013 Disaster: DNA samples of 702 deceased still unmatched after 12 years; victims’ identities remain mystery

Kedarnath 2013 Disaster: DNA samples of 702 deceased still unmatched after 12 years; victims’ identities remain mystery

Dehradun: Twelve years after the devastating Kedarnath disaster of June 2013, the tragedy continues to cast a long shadow—not just in memory, but in the unresolved identities of hundreds who perished. Despite extensive efforts, 702 DNA samples collected from the disaster site remain unmatched, their stories untold, their families unknown. The catastrophic floods, triggered by … Read more

‘Deeply saddening’: Nitish says 11 Kumbh stampede victims from Bihar, each deceased’s family to get Rs 2 lakh

‘Deeply saddening’: Nitish says 11 Kumbh stampede victims from Bihar, each deceased’s family to get Rs 2 lakh

New Delhi: It is deeply saddening that 11 devotees from Bihar lost their lives prematurely in the unfortunate (stampede) incident at the Prayagraj Mahakumbh in Uttar Pradesh, wrote Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on X. He pointed out that 4 of the victims were from Gopalganj district, 2 from Aurangabad district, 1 each from Patna, … Read more