Narendra Modi addressing the nation on the eve of New Year. — PHOTO: PTImore-inPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday sanctioned Rs 2 lakh each to the next of kin of those killed in Patna boat tragedy from the PM National Relief Fund. On Saturday night, while condoling loss of lives, the PM has postponed his programme scheduled for Sunday in Patna. “PM expressed grief on the loss of lives caused by the boat tragedy in Bihar. At least 20 people, including some minors, drowned when a boat capsized on the Ganga in Patna, suspectedly because of overloading.

Source: The Hindu January 15, 2017 04:18 UTC