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PM announces ex-gratia for victims of Kolkata stampede

The Prime Minister's Office announced on 17 October 2026 that financial assistance will be provided to victims of a stampede in Kolkata. From the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF), Rs. 2 lakh will be given to the next of kin of each deceased person, and Rs. 50,000 will be given to each injured person.

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17 October 2026
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