Kolkata fire: 7 dead, CM Mamata announces Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia

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Published on March 8, 2021 - Duration: 01:07s

Kolkata fire: 7 dead, CM Mamata announces Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia

A massive fire at the 13th floor of a multi-storey building in Kolkata near Strand Road on March 08 claimed lives of at least seven people.

Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee reached the spot to monitor the situation.

CM Banerjee expressed her condolences and announced ex gratia of Rs 10 lakh each to the kin of the deceased, and government job to one family member.


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