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Thousands of mechanics, electricians, carpenters and painters engaged in lorry-body building industry for decades in Vijayawada’s Auto Nagar stare at an uncertain future owing to policy changes at Central and State level. Many of these workers, possessing skills distilled from years of experience, have already migrated to other sectors in search of jobs

During the Mauni Amavasya at the Maha Kumbh, a stampede caused chaos and separated pilgrims from their families. People like Leena Sahoo and Mukesh Chauhan experienced the anguish of searching for lost loved ones amidst the crowd. While some were reunited, others continued to search in vain.

Six pilgrims from UP and Bihar returning from Maha Kumbh died in two separate accidents on Thursday, raising the death toll to 28 since the start of the event. A collision in Jaunpur killed three from UP, while another crash on Purvanchal Expressway involved three from Bihar. Recent accidents highlight the dangers faced by pilgrims traveling to and from Prayagraj.

Despite the tragic stampede at Sangam claiming 30 lives on Maha Kumbh’s most significant day, pilgrims continue to attend, viewing it as 'the will of God.' Past incidents like the 1954 stampede, resulting in 800 deaths, have not deterred Hindu society from attending such religious congregations.

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Despite the stampede the previous day, over 2 crore devotees continued to participate in the Maha Kumbh, bathing at Sangam on Thursday. The administration maintained shuttle services to ease the movement, ensuring minimal inconvenience. Devotees expressed unwavering faith, attributing their journey to the divine call of mother Ganga.

Indian Railways successfully operated 364 outward trains from Prayagraj to accommodate around 12 lakh pilgrims, complemented by 77 inward trains. Amid the Maha Kumbh event, over 1,900 special trains have been deployed, with top railway officials ensuring smooth operations and coordination with state authorities.