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Kuwait fire tragedy: External affairs ministry did good job to help injured Indians, says Gopi

IndiaTimes Friday, 14 June 2024 ()
Union minister Suresh Gopi praised the external affairs ministry's coordination in aiding Indians injured in the Kuwait fire that claimed 49 lives. He cancelled plans to receive Malayalee victims' bodies. Kerala's revenue minister outlined arrangements for receiving and transporting bodies, with support from health and NORKA departments. Officials confirmed 42 Indian casualties among 49 total in the Al-Mangaf building fire.
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News video: Kuwait Building Fire: Indian Victims' Remains Arrive at Delhi’s Palam Airport; Kuwait Fire Tragedy

Kuwait Building Fire: Indian Victims' Remains Arrive at Delhi’s Palam Airport; Kuwait Fire Tragedy 03:03

An Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft has landed in Delhi, carrying the mortal remains of 45 Indian victims who perished in the tragic fire incident in Kuwait's Mangaf. The devastating blaze claimed the lives of at least 49 migrant workers, including 45 Indians and three Filipinos. The remains of the...

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K G Abraham, Managing Director of the Kuwait-based NBTC Group, expressed deep sorrow and commitment to support the families of the victims following a tragic fire at one of the company's accommodations in Mangaf, Kuwait. The fire, which occurred on June 12, claimed the lives of 49 workers and left 40 others receiving medical treatment. #KuwaitFire #MassiveInferno #KGAbraham #KuwaitBuilding #NBTCGroup #KuwaitFireVictimsBodies #Kerala #KuwaitFireKerala #KeralaGovernment #KuwaitFireLIVE #KuwaitIndiansKilled #BuildingFire #KuwaitTragedy #KGAbraham #NBTCGroup #KuwaitIncident #FireDisaster #MalayaliOwner #LabourCamp #Kerala #TamilNadu #BuildingBlaze #KuwaitEmergency #KuwaitNews ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.155~GR.124~

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In a heart-wrenching series of events following the Kuwait fire incident, families across India received the mortal remains of their loved ones. In Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, tearful and inconsolable family members welcomed home the body of a victim, a scene repeated in other states like Odisha and Tamil Nadu. Leaders and dignitaries, including Odisha Deputy CM KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida, paid their respects to victims from their state. The solemn ceremonies extended to Ranchi Airport in Jharkhand, where another victim's remains arrived. The tragic incident in Kuwait has left families shattered, with communities across India mourning the loss of those who perished. For more updates and visuals #KuwaitFire #MassiveInferno #KuwaitFireVictimsBodies #Kerala #KuwaitFireKerala #KeralaGovernment #KuwaitFireLIVE #KuwaitIndiansKilled #BuildingFire #KuwaitTragedy #KGAbraham #NBTCGroup #KuwaitIncident #FireDisaster #MalayaliOwner #LabourCamp #Kerala #TamilNadu #BuildingBlaze #KuwaitEmergency #KuwaitNews ~PR.152~ED.194~GR.125~HT.96~

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In a tragic incident on June 12th, a devastating fire in a seven-story building in Mangaf, Ahmadi Governorate, Kuwait, claimed the lives of 45 Indians, including three workers from Andhra Pradesh. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh each for the families of the deceased workers from the state. The compensation will be provided under the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF). #KuwaitFire #ChandrababuNaidu #Compensation #AndhraPradesh #APNRTS #TragicIncident #SupportFamilies #IndianWorkers #MigrantWorkers #NewsUpdate ~PR.274~HT.318~GR.123~ED.101~

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A tragic fire incident that took place in Kuwait today, claimed the lives of about 43 people and injured at least 40 others. As per On Manorama, 10 Indians, including five Keralites have lost their lives in the blaze. The incident took place at Mangaf block In Kuwait's Ahmadi Governorate. India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed his deep shock and sorrow over the incident. Adarsh Swaika, the Indian Ambassador to Kuwait, visited the injured workers at Al-Adan Hospital and the fire site, promising all possible help. The Indian Embassy in Kuwait City has established a helpline (+965-65505246) to assist those affected by the tragedy and is actively coordinating with Kuwaiti authorities for emergency medical care and other necessary actions. #KuwaitFire #IndianEmbassyInKuwait #SJaishankar #IndiaKuwaitFire #IndiaHelplineNumberKuwait #IndiaReactsKuwaitFire #MassiveInferno #KuwaitIndiansKilled #BuildingFire #KuwaitTragedy #KGAbraham #NBTCGroup #KuwaitIncident #FireDisaster #MalayaliOwner #LabourCamp #Kerala #TamilNadu #BuildingBlaze #KuwaitEmergency #KuwaitNews ~PR.152~ED.194~

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Kuwait Building Fire: All About Building That Caught Fire In Kuwait, Which Claimed Over 40 Lives [Video]

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A tragic fire incident that took place in Kuwait today, claimed the lives of about 43 people and injured at least 40 others. As per On Manorama, 10 Indians, including five Keralites have lost their lives in the blaze. The incident took place at Mangaf block In Kuwait's Ahmadi Governorate. The origin of the fire is said to be one of the kitchens in the lower floors of the building. As per sources, the fire rapidly spread all across the building leaving everything charred. What might seem even more heartbreaking is the reports of a few individuals who leaped out of the building to escape the blaze and were killed. Meanwhile, others succumbed to asphyxiation and burn injuries.

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