<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="3">In the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, at least 13 people have died after falling into a well during a wedding ceremony.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="4">The victims, all women and children, were sitting on a metal slab that covered the well when it fell beneath their weight, according to police.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="5">The tragedy, which occurred in Nebua Naurangia village in Kushinagar district, resulted in the injuries of ten more people.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="6">The fatalities were described by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "heart wrenching." Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed sorrow over the incident.<br />
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Following the tragedy, the bereaved family announced that they would not participate in the 'baraat' (groom's wedding procession).</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="8">The groom, Amit Kushwaha, was the only one who travelled to the wedding.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="9">The groom's father, Parmeshwar Kushwaha, stated that the pre-wedding ceremony of "Matkorba" on the occasion of "Haldi" was in progress beside an old and damaged well in the village, approximately 10 kilometres from Kushinagar district headquarters, when disaster struck.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="10">Some women and children were sitting on the iron grille when it suddenly broke and they fell into the well, District Magistrate (DM) S Rajalingam said.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="11">Narrating the incident, Kushwaha said, "Actually, the well is old and it was covered with a slab. During the ritual, the girls were standing on the slab when it broke and they all fell inside the well. "</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="12">"It is heartbreaking and I have decided that no procession will go with my son for the wedding. Only the groom will go and get married in a very simple manner as we are not in the state to celebrate, "he added.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="13">"We were singing and dancing when suddenly the slab broke and, within seconds, we all fell into the well. I was drowning in the well, but somehow I was rescued, "a woman from the village said.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="14">Ramesh Chaurasia lost his wife, Mamta Devi. His brother's wife, Shakuntala Devi, and two-year-old daughter Pari Chaurasia, are also among the dead.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="15">"I don't know what to do or say as I have lost three family members. My wife died, and I don't know how I'm going to survive. I was not with them, as the programme was meant for women. We all tried to save them, and many of the women and girls were rescued by the villagers, but the ambulance was very late, "he said.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="16">Inspector Girjesh Upadhaya arrived at the scene after receiving information about the terrible incident.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="17">All 23 people who had fallen into the well were rescued and taken to the hospital by police and townspeople.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="18">Doctors declared thirteen of them dead, according to officials.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="19">Senior administrative and law enforcement personnel also arrived at the scene.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="20">In the tragedy, no one from Kushwaha's family died.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="21">Payal, his granddaughter, was rescued after falling into the well.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="22"><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, at least 13 people have died after falling into a well during a wedding ceremony. The victims, all women and children, were sitting on a metal slab that covered the well when it fell beneath their weight, according to police.

In the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, at least 13 people have died after falling into a well during a wedding ceremony. The victims, all women and children, were sitting on a metal slab that covered the well when it fell beneath their weight, according to police. The tragedy, which occurred in Nebua Naurangia village in Kushinagar district, resulted in the injuries of ten more people. The fatalities were described by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "heart wrenching." Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed sorrow over the incident. Following the tragedy, the bereaved family announced that they would not participate in the 'baraat' (groom's wedding procession). The groom, Amit Kushwaha, was the only one who travelled to the wedding. The groom's father, Parmeshwar Kushwaha, stated that the pre-wedding ceremony of "Matkorba" on the occasion of "Haldi" was in progress beside an old and damaged well in the village, approximately 10 kilometres from Kushinagar district headquarters, when disaster struck. Some women and children were sitting on the iron grille when it suddenly broke and they fell into the well, District Magistrate (DM) S Rajalingam said. Narrating the incident, Kushwaha said, "Actually, the well is old and it was covered with a slab. During the ritual, the girls were standing on the slab when it broke and they all fell inside the well. " "It is heartbreaking and I have decided that no procession will go with my son for the wedding. Only the groom will go and get married in a very simple manner as we are not in the state to celebrate, "he added. "We were singing and dancing when suddenly the slab broke and, within seconds, we all fell into the well. I was drowning in the well, but somehow I was rescued, "a woman from the village said. Ramesh Chaurasia lost his wife, Mamta Devi. His brother's wife, Shakuntala Devi, and two-year-old daughter Pari Chaurasia, are also among the dead. "I don't know what to do or say as I have lost three family members. My wife died, and I don't know how I'm going to survive. I was not with them, as the programme was meant for women. We all tried to save them, and many of the women and girls were rescued by the villagers, but the ambulance was very late, "he said. Inspector Girjesh Upadhaya arrived at the scene after receiving information about the terrible incident. All 23 people who had fallen into the well were rescued and taken to the hospital by police and townspeople. Doctors declared thirteen of them dead, according to officials. Senior administrative and law enforcement personnel also arrived at the scene. In the tragedy, no one from Kushwaha's family died. Payal, his granddaughter, was rescued after falling into the well. (With inputs from agencies)

India: 13 women and girls killed after falling into well during marriage celebration

In a big win for India's Buddhist diplomacy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated an International airport in Kushinagar to encourage Buddhist pilgrimage in India. The inaugural flight landed from Sri Lanka with a 120-member delegation. In attendance were representatives from 12 Asian countries. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: PM Modi inaugurates International airport at Kushinagar

<p>Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday held a roadshow in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar Lok Sabha constituency on the last day of poll campaigning.</p>

<p>Priyanka, sitting atop a black car along with Congress candidate from Kushinagar seat, RPN Singh, waved to the crowd and shook hands while urging people to vote on May 19.</p>

<p>Singh is contesting against BJP's Vijay Kumar Dubey from Kushinagar seat, where polling will be held in the seventh and the final phase of the Lok Sabha election on Sunday.</p>

<p>Earlier today, Priyanka also held a roadshow in Mirzapur while campaigning for Congress leader from the constituency, Lalitesh Pati Tripathi.</p>

<p>While addressing the crowd, Priyanka said that it would have been great if they had chosen legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan as the Prime Minister.</p>

<p>"You have chosen the greatest actor as Prime Minister. It would have been better if you had made Amitabh Bachchan as Prime Minister, anyhow they did not do anything for you," she said candidly.</p>

<p>The election campaigning will end at 5:00 pm today.</p>

<p>The result will be announced on May 23.&nbsp;</p>


Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday held a roadshow in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar Lok Sabha constituency on the last day of poll campaigning. Priyanka, sitting atop a black car along with Congress candidate from Kushinagar seat, RPN Singh, waved to the crowd and shook hands while urging people to vote on May 19.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday held a roadshow in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar Lok Sabha constituency on the last day of poll campaigning. Priyanka, sitting atop a black car along with Congress candidate from Kushinagar seat, RPN Singh, waved to the crowd and shook hands while urging people to vote on May 19. Singh is contesting against BJP's Vijay Kumar Dubey from Kushinagar seat, where polling will be held in the seventh and the final phase of the Lok Sabha election on Sunday. Earlier today, Priyanka also held a roadshow in Mirzapur while campaigning for Congress leader from the constituency, Lalitesh Pati Tripathi. While addressing the crowd, Priyanka said that it would have been great if they had chosen legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan as the Prime Minister. "You have chosen the greatest actor as Prime Minister. It would have been better if you had made Amitabh Bachchan as Prime Minister, anyhow they did not do anything for you," she said candidly. The election campaigning will end at 5:00 pm today. The result will be announced on May 23.

On last day of poll campaigning, Priyanka Gandhi holds roadshow in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar

<p>An Indian Air Force Jaguar has crashed in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar, the news agency ANI has reported.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Video footage of the crash showed thick grey and black smoke billowing from the plane's wreckage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>ANI added that the Jaguar had taken off from Gorakhpur air force base, and that the pilot was able to eject safely.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A court of inquiry has been ordered into the crash.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Jaguar is a British-French attack jet aircraft originally used by the British Royal Air Force and the French Air Force in the close air support and nuclear strike roles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was manufactured by France's Dassault Aviation and the UK's British Aircraft Corporation</p>

<p>It was retired by France in 2005 and the UK in 2007. It continues to be used by the Indian Air Force, albeit in significantly upgraded form.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In India, the Jaguar was manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.&nbsp;</p>


An Indian Air Force Jaguar has crashed in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar, the news agency ANI has reported. An Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter plane crashes in Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh.

An Indian Air Force Jaguar has crashed in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar, the news agency ANI has reported. An Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter plane crashes in Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/6ZIlxssenS — ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2019 × Video footage of the crash showed thick grey and black smoke billowing from the plane's wreckage. ANI added that the Jaguar had taken off from Gorakhpur air force base, and that the pilot was able to eject safely. A court of inquiry has been ordered into the crash. Uttar Pradesh: Latest visuals from Kushinagar where an Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter plane crashed today, the pilot managed to eject safely. A court of inquiry has been ordered to investigate the accident. pic.twitter.com/MZxgwjWHrS — ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2019 × The Jaguar is a British-French attack jet aircraft originally used by the British Royal Air Force and the French Air Force in the close air support and nuclear strike roles. It was manufactured by France's Dassault Aviation and the UK's British Aircraft Corporation It was retired by France in 2005 and the UK in 2007. It continues to be used by the Indian Air Force, albeit in significantly upgraded form. In India, the Jaguar was manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

Indian Air Force Jaguar crashes in UP's Kushinagar, pilot safe

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed regret over Kushinagar accident where at least 13 children were killed. "I am extremely saddened on hearing about the death of school students in a collision between a school van and a train in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar. UP government and the railway department will take appropriate action," PM Modi stated while addressing BJP candidates for the upcoming Karnataka assembly poll this morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, 13 children were killed and eight others were reported injured when a train rammed into a school vehicle at an unmanned railway crossing. The incident took place at Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar area, around 50 kilometres from Gorakhpur.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The train was bound for Siwan from Gorakhpur. The school van is reported to have been carrying at least 25 people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced Rs 2 lakh as ex-gratia for the families of the victims. CM Adityanath has also directed the Gorakhpur commissioner to conduct an inquiry into the accident.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal also announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each for the kin of the victim.</p>

<p>"I received the unfortunate news of the death of school children. I have asked senior officials to conduct a probe into the incident. Railways will give a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to the kin of the dead over and above the aid announced by the Uttar Pradesh government," Goyal tweeted.</p>

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<p>Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh expressed sadness over Kushinagar accident.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The death of several children in the accident in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district has caused me to grieve deeply. I convey my grieving condolences to the families of the deceased children. Orders for investigation of the incident have been given by the Ministry of Railways," read his tweet.&nbsp;</p>


Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced Rs 2 lakh as ex-gratia for the families of the victims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed regret over Kushinagar accident where at least 13 children were killed. "I am extremely saddened on hearing about the death of school students in a collision between a school van and a train in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar. UP government and the railway department will take appropriate action," PM Modi stated while addressing BJP candidates for the upcoming Karnataka assembly poll this morning. According to reports, 13 children were killed and eight others were reported injured when a train rammed into a school vehicle at an unmanned railway crossing. The incident took place at Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar area, around 50 kilometres from Gorakhpur. The train was bound for Siwan from Gorakhpur. The school van is reported to have been carrying at least 25 people. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced Rs 2 lakh as ex-gratia for the families of the victims. CM Adityanath has also directed the Gorakhpur commissioner to conduct an inquiry into the accident. कुशीनगर जिले में हुए दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण ट्रेन दुर्घटना में स्कूली बच्चों की मृत्यु पर गहरा दुःख पंहुचा। ईश्वर से दिवंगत आत्मा की शांति एवं परिजनों को संबल देने की प्रार्थना करता हूँ। दुर्घटना से प्रभावित लोगों के समुचित इलाज की व्यवस्था कराने व हर सम्भव मदद करने के निर्देश दिए हैं। — Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) April 26, 2018 × Meanwhile, Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal also announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each for the kin of the victim. "I received the unfortunate news of the death of school children. I have asked senior officials to conduct a probe into the incident. Railways will give a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to the kin of the dead over and above the aid announced by the Uttar Pradesh government," Goyal tweeted. कुशीनगर में हुए हादसे में स्कूली बच्चों की मृत्यु का दुःखद समाचार मिला, मैंने सीनियर अधिकारियों द्वारा हादसे की इन्क्वायरी के निर्देश दिए हैं, मृतको के परिवार जनों को रेलवे की ओर से दो लाख रुपये की सहायता दी जायेगी जो उप्र सरकार द्वारा दी जा रही दो लाख की राशि के अतिरिक्त होगी। — Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) April 26, 2018 × Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh expressed sadness over Kushinagar accident. उत्तर प्रदेश के कुशीनगर जिले में हुई दुर्घटना में कई बच्चों की मृत्यु के समाचार से मुझे गहरा दुःख पहुँचा है. मैं मृतक बच्चों के परिवारों को अपनी शोक संवेदना प्रेषित करता हूँ. हादसे की जाँच के आदेश रेल मंत्रालय द्वारा दे दिए गए हैं. — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) April 26, 2018 × "The death of several children in the accident in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district has caused me to grieve deeply. I convey my grieving condolences to the families of the deceased children. Orders for investigation of the incident have been given by the Ministry of Railways," read his tweet.

Kushinagar accident: PM Modi 'extremely saddened', Rajnath Singh, Yogi Adityanath offer condolences

<p>Thirteen schoolchildren have died in Uttar Pradesh after a train collided with the van they were travelling in.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The accident occurred at an unmanned crossing in the state's Kushinagar district.&nbsp;</p>

<p>UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityananth visited the accident site where he said four other children and the van driver were critically injured.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An "enquiry will be conducted to nab those responsible," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adityanath added that he had spoken to Railway Minister Piyush Goyal and that "prima facie&nbsp;(it) appears to be (the) mistake of the van driver".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adityanath said the van driver had "earphones on and there are questions over his age too".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Strict action will be taken," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Railway Board Chairman Ashwani Lohani said in Delhi that they&nbsp;are "trying to eliminate unmanned level crossings".</p>

<p>Adityanath had earlier released a statement expressing his "deepest condolences on this very unfortunate incident and directed district administration to provide all help and medical aid."</p>

<p>He also announced ex-gratia&nbsp;payment of Rs 2 lakh each to the families of the victims.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An enquiry was also ordered by Railway Minister Piyush Goyal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I have asked senior officials to conduct an inquiry into the incident. Railways will provide an ex-gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh each to families of the deceased,"&nbsp; Goyal tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;"Appropriate action" was also promised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am extremely saddened on hearing about the death of 11 school students in a collision between a school van and a train in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar. UP government and railway department will take appropriate action," Modi said while <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/development-is-the-only-agenda-of-my-government-pm-modi--132901">speaking to the BJP's candidates</a> for the upcoming Karnataka elections and party workers.&nbsp;</p>

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The accident occurred at an unmanned crossing in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district. Eight children were injured

Thirteen schoolchildren have died in Uttar Pradesh after a train collided with the van they were travelling in. The accident occurred at an unmanned crossing in the state's Kushinagar district. UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityananth visited the accident site where he said four other children and the van driver were critically injured. An "enquiry will be conducted to nab those responsible," he added. Adityanath added that he had spoken to Railway Minister Piyush Goyal and that "prima facie (it) appears to be (the) mistake of the van driver". Adityanath said the van driver had "earphones on and there are questions over his age too". "Strict action will be taken," he added. Meanwhile, Railway Board Chairman Ashwani Lohani said in Delhi that they are "trying to eliminate unmanned level crossings". Adityanath had earlier released a statement expressing his "deepest condolences on this very unfortunate incident and directed district administration to provide all help and medical aid." He also announced ex-gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh each to the families of the victims. An enquiry was also ordered by Railway Minister Piyush Goyal. "I have asked senior officials to conduct an inquiry into the incident. Railways will provide an ex-gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh each to families of the deceased," Goyal tweeted. कुशीनगर में हुए हादसे में स्कूली बच्चों की मृत्यु का दुःखद समाचार मिला, मैंने सीनियर अधिकारियों द्वारा हादसे की इन्क्वायरी के निर्देश दिए हैं, मृतको के परिवार जनों को रेलवे की ओर से दो लाख रुपये की सहायता दी जायेगी जो उप्र सरकार द्वारा दी जा रही दो लाख की राशि के अतिरिक्त होगी। — Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) April 26, 2018 × "Appropriate action" was also promised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "I am extremely saddened on hearing about the death of 11 school students in a collision between a school van and a train in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar. UP government and railway department will take appropriate action," Modi said while speaking to the BJP's candidates for the upcoming Karnataka elections and party workers. I am extremely saddened on hearing about the death of 11 school students in a collision between a school van and a train in Uttar Pradesh's #Kushinagar . UP government and railway dept will take appropriate action: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pic.twitter.com/CEiDOukG6I — ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2018 × #Kushinagar accident: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visits injured students & victims' families. 13 students have died in the accident, when the vehicle carrying them collided with a train at an unmanned crossing. pic.twitter.com/RnAouz1wgx — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 26, 2018 × Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at site of the accident in which 13 school students died after collision between a school van and train, in Kushinagar pic.twitter.com/LDi4gRWcgj — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 26, 2018 ×

13 children dead after train collides with school van in UP; CM Yogi Adityanath promises 'strict action'

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