Clashes took place between police and public in Gujarat's Surat over denial of permission for a procession, on Friday. Section 144 has been imposed in the area.
The Gujarat High Court has sought a detailed report from the state government on the investigation into the Surat fire tragedy that claimed lives of 22 students of a coaching institute last month.
There were three teachers in the coaching centre at the time of the incident. While one of them died, another received serious head injuries while jumping off the building.
All the coaching centres operating in high rise buildings will be inspected by the Director of Fire Services, who has been instructed to take immediate action for closing down those institutes running above the fourth floor of an establishment in violation of the fire norms.
As many as 22 students studying at an arts coaching centre on the covered terrace of a three-storey building Takshashila Arcade in Surat's Sarthana area lost their lives in the huge fire on Friday.
Most of the students who were killed in the fire were aged between 14 and 17. Some were expecting their Class 12 results on Saturday.
While people were busy recording videos of the tragic Surat fire incident, Young Ketan Chorwadia risked his own life to save the lives of many innocent children.
As death toll in Surat fire rose to 23, several Bollywood celebrities expressed anguish on social media.
Many died due to injuries sustained after jumping off windows to escape the fire. According to eyewitnesses, at least 10 students had jumped out to save themselves from the blaze.
As many as 13 students of them were girls and three boys, while four others who were charred beyond recognition were yet to be identified. Four of them died during treatment at a private hospital.
Gujarat: Death toll in Surat building fire reaches 20, CM announces compensation of 4 lakh to kin of victims
Surat fire: Attempting a dramatic rescue to save their lives, several students jumped off a Surat building on Friday while a massive fire was raging. The fire incident happened at Takshila-complex in Sarthana where a coaching class was going on.
At least six people were killed and several others injured in a fire that broke out in Sarthana area of Gujarat's Surat on Friday. It is believed that more than 30 people are stranded inside the building.
At least 19 people were killed and several others injured in a fire that broke out in Sarthana area of Gujarat's Surat on Friday. It is believed that more than 30 people are still stranded inside the building.
Mills in Surat are manufacturing Sarees inspired by patriotism. In wake of surgical strike in Balakot, these manufacturers have produced sarees with patriotic messages and images.
PM Modi addresses a public event in Surat
The prime minister was speaking after laying the foundation stone for the extension of terminal building at Surat Airport today.
PM Modi to hold a Madison like show in Surat today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for the extension of terminal building at Surat Airport.
The fire is reported to have been caused due to a short-circuit. All the people present in the pandal escaped unhurt.
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