Loss of lives in UP bus fire extremely painful: President Murmu

September 24, 2026 10:09 AM

Loss of lives in UP bus fire extremely painful: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said the loss of lives in a bus fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh is extremely painful and offered her deepest condolences to the bereaved families. She also prayed for the swift recovery of those injured in the accident. “The news of the deaths of people in a fire that broke out in a bus on the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh is extremely painful. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the swift recovery of ...

Jaisalmer bus fire claims 20 lives; PM Modi announces ex-gratia for victims

October 15, 2025 10:39 AM

Jaisalmer bus fire claims 20 lives; PM Modi announces ex-gratia for victims

At least 20 people died and several others sustained injuries after a private bus travelling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur caught fire near Thaiyat village in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district on Tuesday. According to officials, the fire broke out after smoke was seen emerging from the rear section of the moving bus, which had departed from Jaisalmer around 3 p.m. “The moving bus burst into flames. Casualties have been reported. The injured have been rushed to the hospital. Rescue operation is con...