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West Bengal train collision: What led to Kanchanjunga Express accident that claimed 15 lives?

DNA Monday, 17 June 2024
The government has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased in the railway mishap in West Bengal. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.
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