"ex-gratia"

The Telangana People's Joint Action Committee (TPJAC) has appealed to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to ensure payment of the pending Rs 58 lakh ex gratia to families of the Sigachi Industries blast victims.

At least nine people were killed by lightning strikes across Bihar's Banka, Lakhisarai and Patna districts in the past 24 hours, officials said. Five deaths were reported in Banka, three in Lakhisarai and one in Patna, with Rs 4 lakh compensation announced

The Kerala government informed the High Court that Rs 5 lakh ex gratia has been credited to the accounts of each of the eight Wayanad landslide victims, while Rs 18 lakh was sanctioned for the injured. Compensation will be released after legal heirship and medical assessment

The Kerala High Court directed the state government to ensure prompt ex gratia payments and treatment for victims of the Wayanad landslide. It also sought an explanation on why workers remained at the tunnel project site despite orders suspending construction activities

At least 12 people died and several were injured in a fireworks unit explosion in Thrissur during Pooram preparations. PM Narendra Modi announced compensation, while authorities launched a probe into suspected safety lapses amid large-scale rescue and emergency operations

Omar Abdullah announced ex-gratia relief from the CM’s fund after a bus accident in Udhampur killed 21 people and injured 29, offering compensation to victims’ families and reaffirming government support

In Kamareddy, a school principal and an auto-rickshaw driver were booked for negligence after 13-year-old student Sangeetha died from a head injury while traveling in the vehicle. Parents protested, and the government announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia compensation

The Telangana Cabinet has approved Rs 5 lakh ex gratia for families of those who died in the Saudi Arabia bus accident. A team led by Minister Mohammed Azharuddin will visit Saudi to oversee coordination, with families to attend funerals locally.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the Kurnool bus fire and announced ₹2 lakh ex-gratia to each victim’s family. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Radhakrishnan, and CMs Chandrababu Naidu and Revanth Reddy also expressed condolences over the tragedy.

The Karur stampede toll climbed to 40 with one more death, while 67 remain hospitalized. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, led by actor Vijay, has moved the Madras High Court seeking an impartial probe. PM Modi announced compensation for victims’ families

Vijay announces Rs 20 lakh ex gratia for families of 39 victims and Rs 2 lakh for the injured in the Karur stampede. Chief Minister Stalin orders judicial inquiry, while opposition leader Palaniswami calls for stricter safety measures at political rallies.

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai announced a hike in ex gratia for families of fallen soldiers to ₹50 lakh, along with higher grants for gallantry awardees, disabled soldiers, and widows, besides a stamp duty exemption for servicemen and dependents.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to act on IMD warnings before heavy rains devastated Medak and Kamareddy. He demanded ₹25 lakh ex gratia for victims’ families and compensation for farmers, alleging gross negligence in relief efforts.

Sigachi Industries announced Rs.1 crore ex gratia to families of the 40 deceased in the Pashamylaram blast and assured medical support to 33 injured. The company denied media reports of a reactor explosion and suspended operations for 90 days.

Former Sarpanch Shankaraiah had taken up several development works and accordingly accrued Rs. 10 lakh debts.

The State government announced Rs.5 lakh ex gratia for families of 17 victims of the Gulzar Houz fire, caused by a short circuit

Taking to “X”, the Prime Minister offered condolences to those who have lost their loved ones and prayed for the recovery of the injured people.

Heatwaves remain a "hidden hazard" whose impacts are under-recognized due to measurement and valuation challenges. There is under-reporting of deaths and severe impact of heat waves especially in the vulnerable sections of the population including women, children and old aged, it said.

Telangana Gulf Workers Joint Action Committee Chairman Guggilla Ravi Goud said their efforts and agitation would continue till they got justice.

Field director Shantaram said that he would recommend the government to provide five acres of land and an additional ex gratia of Rs 10 lakh to the affected family