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Prime Minister Announces Relief for Victims of Incidents in Bihar, West Bengal and Kolkata

Yesterday, the Prime Minister announced ex-gratia assistance from the PMNRF for the victims of incidents in Lakhisarai and Birbhum, while also expressing grief over a fatal fire mishap in Kolkata.

Emergency services responded quickly to assist victims, and the incident has raised concerns about crowd management at religious events. The government aims to offer immediate financial aid to the deceased's families.
Emergency services responded quickly to assist victims, and the incident has raised concerns about crowd management at religious events. The government aims to offer immediate financial aid to the deceased's families. Photo via Republicworld
Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday announced ex-gratia relief from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for victims of a recent incident in Lakhisarai, Bihar, according to an official statement (PIB). The aid, disbursed through the PMNRF, aims to provide immediate financial assistance to affected families amid ongoing relief efforts in the region.

In a separate announcement, the Prime Minister also approved ex-gratia from the PMNRF for individuals impacted by a mishap in Birbhum, West Bengal (PIB). The decision follows a pattern of utilizing the central relief fund to support states grappling with unforeseen tragedies, though specific details about the nature of the Birbhum incident or the number

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Prime Minister Announces Relief for Victims of Incidents in Bihar, West Bengal and Kolkata
Photo via [Republicworld](https://www.republicworld.com/india/rs-4-lakh-ex-gratia-announced-for-ashok-dham-victims-as-7-die-in-lakhisarai-stampede-2026-08-17-134897)
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