Electrocution rumour sparked stampede, killing 63

Last Updated: Friday, March 5, 2010, 11:20

As a pall of gloom hung over the Bhakti Dham ashram here a day after a stampede killed 63 women and children, an eyewitness said Friday that an electrocution rumour sparked off panic at the gate of the popular spiritual centre.

At least 20 killed by electrocution in Nigeria

Last Updated: Sunday, February 14, 2010, 16:07

At least 20 bus passengers have been killed in Nigeria when a cable fell onto the bus and electrocuted people inside, police said.

Pay Rs 3 lakh to kin of electrocution victim, NHRC tells UPPCL

Last Updated: Saturday, December 19, 2009, 00:01

The NHRC has asked the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited to pay Rs three lakh to the kin of an electrician who was electrocuted while repairing 11 KV transmission line after being engaged by the Corporation officials.

Chiranjeevi narrowly escapes electrocution

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 16:46

Cine star and founder of Prajarajyam Party Chiranjeevi had a narrow escape when electrical wires bust into flames over his head during a campaign rally here on Wednesday.