PM Modi Condoles Kolkata Fire Tragedy, Announces Rs 2 Lakh Ex-Gratia
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News18•30-01-2026, 18:12
PM Modi Condoles Kolkata Fire Tragedy, Announces Rs 2 Lakh Ex-Gratia
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the fire mishap in Anandapur, West Bengal, which claimed 25 lives.
- •An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF will be provided to the next of kin of each deceased, and Rs. 50,000 to the injured.
- •The fire, which started on January 26, destroyed two godowns and a momo manufacturing unit.
- •DNA profiling is underway to identify the partially burnt remains, with 27 missing person reports filed, mainly from Purba Medinipur district.
- •Wow! Momo announced Rs 10 lakh compensation, lifetime monthly salary support, and full education sponsorship for children of its three deceased workers.
Why It Matters: PM Modi condoles the tragic Kolkata fire, announcing financial aid for victims; investigations and relief efforts continue.
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