<div><strong>Patna:</strong> It was a black Wednesday in the history of Bihar state, as 43 persons including 37 children died while taking holy bath in 15 districts. The 'JivitPutrika' festival is celebrated for the well being of the family's children, and women fast on this special day.</div>
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<div>Disaster Management Department (DMD) of Bihar told the media, "A total 43 bodies were fished out from water bodies and still the search is going on."&nbsp;</div>
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<div>Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia compensation for the kith and kin of the deceased.&nbsp;</div>
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<div>Drowning incidents were reported from East-West Champaran, Nalanda, Aurangabad, Kaimur, Buxar, Siwan, Rohtas, Saran and few others.&nbsp;</div>
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Drowning incidents reported across 15 districts of the state

Tragedy strikes Bhar's Jivitputrika fest as 43 dead, including 37 kids

Drowning incidents reported across 15 districts of the state

September 26, 2024 | 17:44 IST