festival accident
Dramatic Rescue: 8 People Stranded 30 Feet High on Malfunctioning Swing at Cuttack Bali Jatra Festival
Nov 13, 2025 08:25 am CST
Eight individuals, including a woman and two children, were successfully rescued after being trapped for nearly two hours on a malfunctioning carnival swing suspended 30 feet above ground at the Bali Jatra festival in Cuttack, Odisha. The Odisha Fire Service executed the rescue operation using a hydraulic lift while thousands of spectators watched the emergency response unfold.
Tragic Drowning of Four Children in Ganges River During Chhath Puja Preparations in Bihar
Oct 27, 2025 10:53 pm CST
Four children aged 10-15 years drowned in the Ganges river while bathing for Chhath Puja celebrations in Bihar's Bhagalpur district. The incident occurred at Navtoliya in the Ismailpur police station area, with rescue efforts by divers proving unsuccessful. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy.