President condoles loss of lives in Kollam fire

Sun, 10 April 2016

11:37

President Pranab Mukherjee expressed heartfelt condolences over the loss of lives in the massive fire at a temple in Kerala. "Heartfelt condolences on loss of lives in Kerala temple fire," he said in a tweet. "Urge state government and other agencies to provide all help to bereaved families and medical assistance to the injured," the president said.

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