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Steps Needed To Address Psychological Impact Of Kollam Tragedy: Activist
Weeks after the fire tragedy at the Puttingal Devi temple at Paravoor in Kollam left over 100 dead and several injured, a senior political activist today said urgent steps are required to address the "psychological impact" of the tragedy on the people living in the area.
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Kollam Temple Fire: Kerala To Seek Rs 117 Crore Aid From Centre
The Kerala government today said it would seek Rs 117 crore aid from the Centre for rehabilitating victims who suffered losses in the April 10 Puttingal Devi Temple fire tragedy at Kollam that killed 108 people.
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At Thrissur Pooram, Stones, Bottles Thrown At Journalists Like Me
I could hear menacing slogans of "Go back, media" several times. Loud and clear. There were also specific chants made against a few regional channels.
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Kerala BJP Seeks CBI, NIA Probe Into Temple Disaster
The Kerala BJP on Saturday sought a probe by the CBI and the NIA into the temple disaster that left 114 people dead and over 350 injured late last Saturday night during an illegal fireworks display at the Puttingal Devi temple.
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After Top Cop's Criticism, Chief Minister Says PM's Kollam Visit A Relief
Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy today said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kollam on the day 100 people died in a temple fire was a "big relief" - disagreeing with the state's top police officer who has been quoted saying that a "tired" force had to prep security for high profile visits.
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Necessary Steps Will Be Taken For Conduct Of Thrissur Pooram: Kerala Government
Amid widespread allegations of "creating hurdles" in organising the famed 'Thrissur Pooram' in the wake of Kollam temple tragedy, Kerala government today said all necessary steps would be taken for the smooth conduct of the festival.
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'Declare Kollam Temple Fire Tragedy As National Calamity', Says Oommen Chandy
The Kerala government today requested the Centre to immediately declare the Puttingal Devi temple tragedy that claimed 113 lives and left several injured as a national calamity.
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Kollam Fire: DNA Testing To Identify Those Killed In Puttingal Temple Tragedy
DNA testing procedures to identify bodies of 13 persons charred beyond recognition in the Puttingal Devi temple tragedy at Kollam will be carried out at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Bio Technology (RGCB) in Thiruvananthapuram.
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Kollam Temple Fire: 500 Grams Of Concrete Pellets Removed From Man's Body
About 500 grams of concrete stones and pellets were removed from the body of a 35-year-old man, who was injured when fireworks landed on a stockpile of crackers triggering a huge blast at the Puttingal Temple complex in Kollam.
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Kollam Temple Fire: New Video Captures Fireworks Morphing Into Disaster
The explosion that ricocheted through a Kerala temple and the flames that swept through the area while thousands of devotees were gathered has been recorded on a video that shows the moment a large fireworks display turned into a disaster.
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Chinese President, Premier Condole Kerala Temple Deaths
China's top leadership, including President Xi Jinping, today expressed shock and grief over the deadly temple fire in Kerala that killed 110 people.
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Dalai Lama Donates Rs.10 Lakh For Kerala Temple Fire Victims
The Dalai Lama today donated Rs.10 lakh to be used for relief and rehabilitation of those affected by the devastating fire at a temple in Kollam, in which over 110 people were killed.
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The Man Who Organised Kerala Temple Fireworks Show Dies In Hospital
A contractor who organised Sunday's illegal fireworks show at a temple in Kerala's Kollam, died today. He had been named as one of the 30 accused in the case filed by the police.
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In Kollam Temple Fire, Check On 'Anti-Nationals', Say Judges: 10 Facts
The Kerala police's multitude of lapses led to the massive fire at the temple in Kollam, where nearly 110 people were killed and 1,000 injured, said furious judges today at the state's high court.
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Steps Needed To Address Psychological Impact Of Kollam Tragedy: Activist
Weeks after the fire tragedy at the Puttingal Devi temple at Paravoor in Kollam left over 100 dead and several injured, a senior political activist today said urgent steps are required to address the "psychological impact" of the tragedy on the people living in the area.
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Kollam Temple Fire: Kerala To Seek Rs 117 Crore Aid From Centre
The Kerala government today said it would seek Rs 117 crore aid from the Centre for rehabilitating victims who suffered losses in the April 10 Puttingal Devi Temple fire tragedy at Kollam that killed 108 people.
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At Thrissur Pooram, Stones, Bottles Thrown At Journalists Like Me
I could hear menacing slogans of "Go back, media" several times. Loud and clear. There were also specific chants made against a few regional channels.
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Kerala BJP Seeks CBI, NIA Probe Into Temple Disaster
The Kerala BJP on Saturday sought a probe by the CBI and the NIA into the temple disaster that left 114 people dead and over 350 injured late last Saturday night during an illegal fireworks display at the Puttingal Devi temple.
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After Top Cop's Criticism, Chief Minister Says PM's Kollam Visit A Relief
Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy today said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kollam on the day 100 people died in a temple fire was a "big relief" - disagreeing with the state's top police officer who has been quoted saying that a "tired" force had to prep security for high profile visits.
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Necessary Steps Will Be Taken For Conduct Of Thrissur Pooram: Kerala Government
Amid widespread allegations of "creating hurdles" in organising the famed 'Thrissur Pooram' in the wake of Kollam temple tragedy, Kerala government today said all necessary steps would be taken for the smooth conduct of the festival.
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'Declare Kollam Temple Fire Tragedy As National Calamity', Says Oommen Chandy
The Kerala government today requested the Centre to immediately declare the Puttingal Devi temple tragedy that claimed 113 lives and left several injured as a national calamity.
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Kollam Fire: DNA Testing To Identify Those Killed In Puttingal Temple Tragedy
DNA testing procedures to identify bodies of 13 persons charred beyond recognition in the Puttingal Devi temple tragedy at Kollam will be carried out at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Bio Technology (RGCB) in Thiruvananthapuram.
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Kollam Temple Fire: 500 Grams Of Concrete Pellets Removed From Man's Body
About 500 grams of concrete stones and pellets were removed from the body of a 35-year-old man, who was injured when fireworks landed on a stockpile of crackers triggering a huge blast at the Puttingal Temple complex in Kollam.
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Kollam Temple Fire: New Video Captures Fireworks Morphing Into Disaster
The explosion that ricocheted through a Kerala temple and the flames that swept through the area while thousands of devotees were gathered has been recorded on a video that shows the moment a large fireworks display turned into a disaster.
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Chinese President, Premier Condole Kerala Temple Deaths
China's top leadership, including President Xi Jinping, today expressed shock and grief over the deadly temple fire in Kerala that killed 110 people.
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Dalai Lama Donates Rs.10 Lakh For Kerala Temple Fire Victims
The Dalai Lama today donated Rs.10 lakh to be used for relief and rehabilitation of those affected by the devastating fire at a temple in Kollam, in which over 110 people were killed.
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The Man Who Organised Kerala Temple Fireworks Show Dies In Hospital
A contractor who organised Sunday's illegal fireworks show at a temple in Kerala's Kollam, died today. He had been named as one of the 30 accused in the case filed by the police.
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In Kollam Temple Fire, Check On 'Anti-Nationals', Say Judges: 10 Facts
The Kerala police's multitude of lapses led to the massive fire at the temple in Kollam, where nearly 110 people were killed and 1,000 injured, said furious judges today at the state's high court.
