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Kerala Government Orders Judicial Probe into Deadly Fireworks Accident

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Thrissur, April 22 (IANS) The Kerala government on Wednesday ordered a judicial inquiry into the deadly fireworks accident at Mundathikkode in Thrissur, even as it announced a compensation package for the victims and their families.The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting, with Revenue Minister K. Rajan stating that the incident would also be declared a state-specific disaster.The probe team will be headed by Justice (retired) C.N. Ramachandran Nair.Addressing the media soon after the cabinet…

Kerala Government to Clear Loans for Disaster Victims in Wayanad

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Thiruvananthapuram Jan 29 (IANS) With the Assembly elections drawing closer, the Pinarayi Vijayan Cabinet on Wednesday approved a major relief measure for survivors of the Mundakkai–Chooralmala disaster in Wayanad, deciding to take over and settle the outstanding loans of those officially identified as disaster victims.Loans amounting to over Rs 18.75 crore will be cleared, covering 1,620 loans taken by 555 beneficiaries.Revenue Minister K. Rajan said the government would assume full responsib…

Girl Waiting for Prosthetic Arm After Hospital Incident

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Palakkad, Jan 2 (IANS) Nine-year-old Vinodini, who lost her right arm following an alleged treatment lapse at the Palakkad District Hospital in Kerala, is still waiting for a prosthetic arm, months after the incident altered her childhood forever.As the new year began, Vinodini remained at home, away from school, clinging to a simple resolve that she would return to her classroom only after she got her new hand.“After getting my hand, I will return to my class. I aim to be a doctor,” the you…

Kerala CM Announces Rs 30 Lakh Compensation for Family of Deceased Migrant Worker

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Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 24 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday announced a compensation package of Rs 30 lakh for the family of Ram Narayan, the migrant worker from Chhattisgarh who was beaten to death by a mob at Attappallam in Walayar, Palakkad district. CM Vijayan said this soon after chairing the weekly cabinet meeting.Of the total amount, Rs 5 lakh each will be provided to Ram Narayan’s mother and wife as immediate assistance, while Rs 20 lakh will be deposited in the…