Patna, Jan. 23 -- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the death of workers from Bihar in a blast at the Real Ispat and Steel plant in Bakulahi village of Chhattisgarh.

"Conveying his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the Chief Minister announced an ex-gratia assistance of Rs.2 lakh each from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to the families of the deceased, and Rs.50,000 each to the injured workers. He wished the injured a speedy recovery and directed the Resident Commissioner, New Delhi, to coordinate with the Chhattisgarh government to ensure proper medical treatment for the injured. He also instructed officials to make necessary arrangements for bringing the mortal remains of the decease...