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Puttingal temple fire tragedy: Kerala to seek Rs 117 cr 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 persons.

Apr 18, 2016, 13:33 PM IST

A week after fire tragedy, Kerala's Puttingal temple reopens for devotees

The Puttingal Devi temple here where a fireworks disaster killed 114 people opened on Sunday to devotees for the first time after a week. With devotees looking on, temple priest Unnikrishnan Nampoothiri opened the temple and offered the customary prayers, residents said.

Apr 17, 2016, 13:46 PM IST