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PM expresses grief on the loss of lives in Bihar boat tragedy; approves ex-gratia from PMNRF

Posted On: 15 JAN 2017 8:23PM by PIB Delhi

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief on the loss of lives caused by the boat tragedy in Bihar. 

He extended condolences to the bereaved families. 

The Prime Minister also approved ex-gratia from Prime Minister's National Relief Fund of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of those deceased, and Rs 50,000 for those seriously injured. 

 

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