While expressing sadness over the loss of lives in the massive firecracker explosion in Kakinada district through a social media post, Prime Minister Narendra on Saturday announced an ex gratia of ₹2 lakh from the PM’s National Relief Fund to each one of the bereaved families, and ₹50,000 each to the injured. He conveyed condolences to the families of those who died and wished the injured a speedy recovery. In a separate message, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said he was saddened by the tragic incident, and that rescue and relief operations were underway. Necessary medical care was being provided to the injured, he added. Published – February 28, 2026 07:54 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Maintain an open mind to make learning a lifelong pursuit: Vice-President Two unidentified bodies found in HNSS canal