The gunmen, who had kidnapped&nbsp;nearly 287 school children in Nigeria, have&nbsp;made a ransom demand for 1 billion naira ($621,848) and said that they would kill all the students if their demands were not fulfilled, said a member of the local community while speaking to CNN on Wednesday (Mar 13).&nbsp;

“They called me from a hidden number yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon at around 16 minutes past 12, and demanded 1 billion naira ($621,848) as a ransom for the students. They said [the ultimatum] will only last for three weeks or 20 days from the date they kidnapped the children and if there’s no action from the government, they will kill all of them,” Aminu Jibril, a resident of Kuriga village in Kaduna state, said. The militants had kidnapped the children on March 7.

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Speaking to CNN, Jibril informed that the gunmen claimed the kidnapping was “a way of getting back at the government and security agencies for killing their gang members.”

The Kuriga community's members stated that the kidnappers most likely got his number from the head of the school’s junior secondary section, who had also been kidnapped by them.

<h2>Nigeria School Children Kidnapping Case&nbsp;</h2>

Armed bandits, riding motorcycles, kidnapped more than 300 students early on March 7 morning. The gunmen stormed the LEA Primary and Secondary School in Kuriga village in Kaduna’s Chikun district, said the state’s police spokesman Mansur Hassan.

The officials were able to rescue some of the students but 287 of them are still with the kidnappers. Among the children abducted, some 100 of them were from primary school and the rest belonged to the secondary school.

Watch:&nbsp;Nigeria Kuriga Kidnap: Armed forces deployed by Nigerian govt to rescue students

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In a statement, Kaduna Governor Uba Sani said that his government was “doing everything possible to ensure the safe return of the pupils and students".

Sani added that a community member who had confronted the gunmen during the attack was killed.

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The gunmen, who had kidnapped nearly 287 school children in Nigeria, have made a ransom demand for 1 billion naira ($621,848) and said that they would kill all the students if their demands were not fulfilled, said a member of the local community while speaking to CNN on Wednesday (Mar 13).

The gunmen, who had kidnapped nearly 287 school children in Nigeria, have made a ransom demand for 1 billion naira ($621,848) and said that they would kill all the students if their demands were not fulfilled, said a member of the local community while speaking to CNN on Wednesday (Mar 13). “They called me from a hidden number yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon at around 16 minutes past 12, and demanded 1 billion naira ($621,848) as a ransom for the students. They said [the ultimatum] will only last for three weeks or 20 days from the date they kidnapped the children and if there’s no action from the government, they will kill all of them,” Aminu Jibril, a resident of Kuriga village in Kaduna state, said. The militants had kidnapped the children on March 7. Also Read: Gunmen abduct 15 pupils from Nigeria school as search continues for 300 others Speaking to CNN, Jibril informed that the gunmen claimed the kidnapping was “a way of getting back at the government and security agencies for killing their gang members.” The Kuriga community's members stated that the kidnappers most likely got his number from the head of the school’s junior secondary section, who had also been kidnapped by them. Nigeria School Children Kidnapping Case Armed bandits, riding motorcycles, kidnapped more than 300 students early on March 7 morning. The gunmen stormed the LEA Primary and Secondary School in Kuriga village in Kaduna’s Chikun district, said the state’s police spokesman Mansur Hassan. The officials were able to rescue some of the students but 287 of them are still with the kidnappers. Among the children abducted, some 100 of them were from primary school and the rest belonged to the secondary school. Watch: Nigeria Kuriga Kidnap: Armed forces deployed by Nigerian govt to rescue students In a statement, Kaduna Governor Uba Sani said that his government was “doing everything possible to ensure the safe return of the pupils and students". Sani added that a community member who had confronted the gunmen during the attack was killed. (With inputs from agencies)

Nigeria school children kidnapping: Gunmen threaten to kill 287 kids if $622,000 ransom not paid

A horrible question paper prepared by India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for class 10 students has been doing the rounds

A passage stands out from the rest. It says: "What people were slow to observe was that the emancipation of the wife destroyed the parent's authority over children. The mother did not exemplify the obedience upon which she still tried to insist in bringing the man down from his pedestal. The wife and the mother deprived herself, in fact of the means of discipline.”

This is what children have been learning that independent women cannot be good parents and that the mother must "obey" the father.

Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: CBSE's misogynistic question paper triggers backlash

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The view is based on regression and misogyny. India's opposition parties raised the issue in the Parliament and asked the ministry of education to withdraw the question immediately.

The government has decided to withdraw the question which means all students will get full marks for the passage. It has also been referred to a committee of experts.

The government will have to answer several questions including who drafted the tests and were top academicians, teachers and professors ok with the tests and whether they only focussed on the language.

After all, education isn't just about technical knowledge and grammar or words. It is about how those words are used and that is where the message is important.

Indian textbooks have consistently stereotyped women. They are constantly shown as caregivers or homemakers while men are depicted as soldiers and police officers. As a society, Indians need to move away from these notions.

Children cannot be allowed to keep learning a toxic and patriarchal past.

The need of the hour is to constitute a diverse committee to review textbooks or set higher standards for teachers without any compromise because the education system has a big responsibility to create the next generation of citizens and how they turn out depends on what they are taught.

A horrible question paper prepared by India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for class 10 students has been doing the rounds A passage stands out from the rest.

A horrible question paper prepared by India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for class 10 students has been doing the rounds A passage stands out from the rest. It says: "What people were slow to observe was that the emancipation of the wife destroyed the parent's authority over children. The mother did not exemplify the obedience upon which she still tried to insist in bringing the man down from his pedestal. The wife and the mother deprived herself, in fact of the means of discipline.” This is what children have been learning that independent women cannot be good parents and that the mother must "obey" the father. Watch | Gravitas: CBSE's misogynistic question paper triggers backlash The view is based on regression and misogyny. India's opposition parties raised the issue in the Parliament and asked the ministry of education to withdraw the question immediately. The government has decided to withdraw the question which means all students will get full marks for the passage. It has also been referred to a committee of experts. The government will have to answer several questions including who drafted the tests and were top academicians, teachers and professors ok with the tests and whether they only focussed on the language. After all, education isn't just about technical knowledge and grammar or words. It is about how those words are used and that is where the message is important. Indian textbooks have consistently stereotyped women. They are constantly shown as caregivers or homemakers while men are depicted as soldiers and police officers. As a society, Indians need to move away from these notions. Children cannot be allowed to keep learning a toxic and patriarchal past. The need of the hour is to constitute a diverse committee to review textbooks or set higher standards for teachers without any compromise because the education system has a big responsibility to create the next generation of citizens and how they turn out depends on what they are taught.

Indian school board under fire for misogynistic test paper

Which kid doesn’t love field trips, but taking elementary school children to a gay bar might not have been the best choice of destination.<o:p></o:p>

Broward school board member Sarah Leonardi has faced immense backlash on social media platform Twitter after she posted pictures of kids' field trip to a gay bar.<o:p></o:p>

She posted pictures on her social media accounts on Facebook and Twitter in which children from the elementary classes could be seen sitting in the rainbow-theme bar.

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"I was SO honored to be invited to chaperone Wilton Manors Elementary’s field trip to the incredible Rosie’s! The students and I had a fun walk over and learned a lot about our community!,"&nbsp;her Twitter post read.

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She also revealed that this was not the first time she had arranged such a trip. She thanked the bar authorities "for hosting this special field trip every year".<o:p></o:p>

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This decision was hugely questioned by people and parents on the internet who felt it was completely inappropriate to take children, especially of this age, to a place which is filled with alcohol, has suggestive menu and possibly inappropriate wordings and actions too.

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"The menu item names are the most concerning part for me," a user replied to the tweet. "I'm also curious what was taught on this field trip…I’m not homophobic at all but it’s up to parents to talk about it with their kids."<o:p></o:p>

"Why is there a field trip to a bar? Get it together. Inappropriate,"&nbsp;another user lashed out at the board member.<o:p></o:p>

People also questioned why the board member could not have taken the elementary school kids to a zoo, park or a museum for a field trip. Many also questioned if parents had been asked to sign a ‘consent slip’ before their young kids were sent to a bar.<o:p></o:p>

On the other hand, some users hailed this move. "If I could have went on a field trip like this at that age, it would have been literally life changing," a user posted and claimed that "From what I've gathered, the bar and grill isn’t a typical "bar" - they have special kid-friendly menus and coloring pages. No different than a field trip to Outback!"<o:p></o:p>

Which kid doesn’t love field trips, but taking elementary school children to a gay bar might not have been the best choice of destination. Broward school board member Sarah Leonardi has faced immense backlash on social media platform Twitter after she posted pictures of kids' field trip to a gay bar.

Which kid doesn’t love field trips, but taking elementary school children to a gay bar might not have been the best choice of destination. Broward school board member Sarah Leonardi has faced immense backlash on social media platform Twitter after she posted pictures of kids' field trip to a gay bar. She posted pictures on her social media accounts on Facebook and Twitter in which children from the elementary classes could be seen sitting in the rainbow-theme bar. Also read | First group of LGBTQ Afghans safely reach Britain after fleeing Taliban-rule "I was SO honored to be invited to chaperone Wilton Manors Elementary’s field trip to the incredible Rosie’s! The students and I had a fun walk over and learned a lot about our community!," her Twitter post read. I was SO honored to be invited to chaperone @WiltonManorsES’s field trip to the incredible Rosie’s! The students and I had a fun walk over and learned a lot about our community! A huge thank you to @RosiesBnG for hosting this special field trip every year! pic.twitter.com/A3rpMbyUJP — School Board Member Sarah Leonardi (@bcpsleonardi) October 27, 2021 × She also revealed that this was not the first time she had arranged such a trip. She thanked the bar authorities "for hosting this special field trip every year". This decision was hugely questioned by people and parents on the internet who felt it was completely inappropriate to take children, especially of this age, to a place which is filled with alcohol, has suggestive menu and possibly inappropriate wordings and actions too. Also read | Couple sentenced to 10 months jail for 'oral sex' pic outside Mexico cathedral "The menu item names are the most concerning part for me," a user replied to the tweet. "I'm also curious what was taught on this field trip…I’m not homophobic at all but it’s up to parents to talk about it with their kids." "Why is there a field trip to a bar? Get it together. Inappropriate," another user lashed out at the board member. People also questioned why the board member could not have taken the elementary school kids to a zoo, park or a museum for a field trip. Many also questioned if parents had been asked to sign a ‘consent slip’ before their young kids were sent to a bar. On the other hand, some users hailed this move. "If I could have went on a field trip like this at that age, it would have been literally life changing," a user posted and claimed that "From what I've gathered, the bar and grill isn’t a typical "bar" - they have special kid-friendly menus and coloring pages. No different than a field trip to Outback!"

'Inappropriate': Elementary school students taken to a bar for field trip

Joining a list of countries like France and Greece, that have made <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">COVID-19</a> vaccination mandatory in some sectors, China has also made <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">i</a>t mandatory for school-going children.

A few local governments in China have stated that students cannot return to school in September unless their whole family has been fully vaccinated against coronavirus.

In several cities, vaccines are required to enter public places such as hospitals and supermarkets.

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Earlier this week, a public notice posted in Guangxi province advised that those who are not yet vaccinated must do it soon so that their children's return to school is not affected, specifying that it applies to children of all ages.

Even though the rules are different for different regions, there were similar announcements from governments in Jiangxi and Henan, saying that only pupils whose families were vaccinated could attend the new autumn semester.

Schools in the Hebei province of Pingxiang have announced that they will only&nbsp;allow fully vaccinated students between the ages of 12 and 17, to attend school. Whether this is true for other ages of students is unclear.

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Others like Hancheng in&nbsp;Shaanxi province have said it will not allow unvaccinated people to visit hotels, restaurants or entertainment venues.

While the deadlines differ for different areas, most have set the end of July as the cutoff date for vaccines before the strict measures take effect

These deadlines have been termed as "unfair" by the netizens, with people commenting that even though vaccinations were at first touted as voluntary, they've now turned out to be mandatory.&nbsp;

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By the end of the year, China intends to inoculate 64 per cent of its population. According to China's top health officials, people should get jabs, but the last decision would rest with the individuals.&nbsp;

Government officials at lower levels have also been instructed to prioritize vaccination.

Chinese health authorities have not revealed how many people have been fully vaccinated but they claim to have administered more than 1.4 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines so far.

Joining a list of countries like France and Greece, that have made COVID-19 vaccination mandatory in some sectors, China has also made it mandatory for school-going children.

Joining a list of countries like France and Greece, that have made COVID-19 vaccination mandatory in some sectors, China has also made it mandatory for school-going children. A few local governments in China have stated that students cannot return to school in September unless their whole family has been fully vaccinated against coronavirus. In several cities, vaccines are required to enter public places such as hospitals and supermarkets. Also read | How will China vaccinate 560 million people? Start with free ice cream Earlier this week, a public notice posted in Guangxi province advised that those who are not yet vaccinated must do it soon so that their children's return to school is not affected, specifying that it applies to children of all ages. Even though the rules are different for different regions, there were similar announcements from governments in Jiangxi and Henan, saying that only pupils whose families were vaccinated could attend the new autumn semester. Schools in the Hebei province of Pingxiang have announced that they will only allow fully vaccinated students between the ages of 12 and 17, to attend school. Whether this is true for other ages of students is unclear. Also read | In a bid to lead the vaccine race, Beijing makes Chinese jabs compulsory Others like Hancheng in Shaanxi province have said it will not allow unvaccinated people to visit hotels, restaurants or entertainment venues. While the deadlines differ for different areas, most have set the end of July as the cutoff date for vaccines before the strict measures take effect These deadlines have been termed as "unfair" by the netizens, with people commenting that even though vaccinations were at first touted as voluntary, they've now turned out to be mandatory. Also read | China using 'crude' efforts to get people vaccinated, says state media By the end of the year, China intends to inoculate 64 per cent of its population. According to China's top health officials, people should get jabs, but the last decision would rest with the individuals. Government officials at lower levels have also been instructed to prioritize vaccination. Chinese health authorities have not revealed how many people have been fully vaccinated but they claim to have administered more than 1.4 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines so far.

China mandates vaccines for school children and their families

Gunmen have kidnapped many school children in Kagara, Nigeria. Gunmen even stormed the school wearing the military uniform. According to the magistrate, the headcount is currently being conducted to get the exact number of children kidnapped.

WION Fineprint: Nigerian gunmen wearing military uniform storm a school

Gunmen have kidnapped many school children in Kagara, Nigeria. Gunmen even stormed the school wearing the military uniform. According to the magistrate , the headcount is currently being conducted to get the exact number of children kidnapped.

Nigeria: Gunmen wearing military uniform stormed the school

Hundreds of students were kidnapped from a northwest state of Nigeria in December 2020. The leader behind those kidnappings has now surrendered to the authorities.

Auwalun Daudawa, the leader of the criminal gang that carried out the torturous killings, surrendered to the local officials on Monday, along with six other members of his group.

"In a brief ceremony at the premises of the Governor's office.... Auwalun Daudawa handed over the weapons and also... swore with the Holy Quran not to revert to his old ways," government's spokesman Zailani Bappa told local reporters.

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These abductions took place in December 2020 when President Muhammadu Buhari was visiting his home state of Katsina.&nbsp;

The criminals also surrendered 20 Kalashnikovs and other weapons on Monday.

Daudawa had led the mission in which hundreds of students were kidnapped from their school's hostels in a town of Kankara.

Hours after the kidnapping, some students had managed to escape and later nearly 340 students were freed after days of negotiations between the local authorities and the criminal gang.

This has come as a change in the usual violent environment of Nigeria in the past few months, where a few criminal gangs have been terrorising the area by looting, kidnapping and murdering the locals.

Daudawa's surrender has taken place as part o the amnesty offered to the bandits, the statement read.

Hundreds of students were kidnapped from a northwest state of Nigeria in December 2020. The leader behind those kidnappings has now surrendered to the authorities.

Hundreds of students were kidnapped from a northwest state of Nigeria in December 2020. The leader behind those kidnappings has now surrendered to the authorities. Auwalun Daudawa, the leader of the criminal gang that carried out the torturous killings, surrendered to the local officials on Monday, along with six other members of his group. "In a brief ceremony at the premises of the Governor's office.... Auwalun Daudawa handed over the weapons and also... swore with the Holy Quran not to revert to his old ways," government's spokesman Zailani Bappa told local reporters. Also read| Gunmen kill 19 in village raids in northwestern Nigeria These abductions took place in December 2020 when President Muhammadu Buhari was visiting his home state of Katsina. The criminals also surrendered 20 Kalashnikovs and other weapons on Monday. Daudawa had led the mission in which hundreds of students were kidnapped from their school's hostels in a town of Kankara. Hours after the kidnapping, some students had managed to escape and later nearly 340 students were freed after days of negotiations between the local authorities and the criminal gang. This has come as a change in the usual violent environment of Nigeria in the past few months, where a few criminal gangs have been terrorising the area by looting, kidnapping and murdering the locals. Daudawa's surrender has taken place as part o the amnesty offered to the bandits, the statement read.

Criminal leader behind abduction of school children in Nigeria surrenders

More than 300 Nigerian schoolboys were released on Thursday after being abducted in an attack claimed by Boko Haram.

It remained unclear, however, if all the abducted schoolboys had been released, amid ongoing uncertainty over the number taken in the first place.

The assault last Friday on a rural school in Kankara, Katsina state in northwest Nigeria, was initially blamed on criminal gangs who have terrorised the region for years. But on Tuesday, Boko Haram, the brutal jihadist group behind the abduction of 276 schoolgirls in Chibok in 2014, claimed responsibility for the raid.

After a six-day ordeal, local officials said the boys had been released.

Those who were released will be given proper medical attention and care before being reunited with their families.

In a video released by Boko Haram Thursday, a distraught teenager said he was among 520 students kidnapped.

Sources had previously told AFP that the raid was carried out by a well known criminal in the region, Awwalun Daudawa, in collaboration with Idi Minorti and Dankarami, two other crime chiefs with strong local followings, acting on behalf of Boko Haram.

Experts recently warned that jihadists -- operating in the northeast of the country, hundreds of kilometres (miles) from where Friday's attack occurred -- were attempting to forge an alliance with criminal gangs in the northwest.

President Buhari's official spokesman Garba Shehu said on Twitter "the northwest now presents a challenge which his administration is determined to deal with."

Around 8,000 people have been killed in the northwest since 2011, according to the International Crisis Group (ICG) think tank.

#BringBackOurBoys&nbsp;started trending on social media earlier this week, in reference to a similar hashtag after the Chibok kidnappings.

More than 300 Nigerian schoolboys were released on Thursday after being abducted in an attack claimed by Boko Haram. It remained unclear, however, if all the abducted schoolboys had been released, amid ongoing uncertainty over the number taken in the first place.

More than 300 Nigerian schoolboys were released on Thursday after being abducted in an attack claimed by Boko Haram. It remained unclear, however, if all the abducted schoolboys had been released, amid ongoing uncertainty over the number taken in the first place. The assault last Friday on a rural school in Kankara, Katsina state in northwest Nigeria, was initially blamed on criminal gangs who have terrorised the region for years. But on Tuesday, Boko Haram, the brutal jihadist group behind the abduction of 276 schoolgirls in Chibok in 2014, claimed responsibility for the raid. After a six-day ordeal, local officials said the boys had been released. Those who were released will be given proper medical attention and care before being reunited with their families. In a video released by Boko Haram Thursday, a distraught teenager said he was among 520 students kidnapped. Sources had previously told AFP that the raid was carried out by a well known criminal in the region, Awwalun Daudawa, in collaboration with Idi Minorti and Dankarami, two other crime chiefs with strong local followings, acting on behalf of Boko Haram. Experts recently warned that jihadists -- operating in the northeast of the country, hundreds of kilometres (miles) from where Friday's attack occurred -- were attempting to forge an alliance with criminal gangs in the northwest. President Buhari's official spokesman Garba Shehu said on Twitter "the northwest now presents a challenge which his administration is determined to deal with." Around 8,000 people have been killed in the northwest since 2011, according to the International Crisis Group (ICG) think tank. #BringBackOurBoys started trending on social media earlier this week, in reference to a similar hashtag after the Chibok kidnappings.

Over 300 Nigerian schoolboys released after mass kidnapping

On an overcast morning in Dandwal village in western India, a group of school children sit on a huge plastic sheet for their first class in months. However, their teacher is not physically in front of them. Instead the children are taught via loudspeaker.

With schools closed due to COVID-19, children gather for lessons over loudspeaker

Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met with Pakistan's President Arif Alvi on Tuesday (October 15) during a five-day visit to the country.

Prince William and Kate meet president, school children in Pakistan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condemned the bus accident in Himachal Pradesh which led to loss of lives of 30 people including 27 children.&nbsp;

A 10-year-old child had a miraculous escape after the window he was sitting next to broke and he fell out after the loud bang before the bus rolled down, reports said. He has now been admitted to a hospital and its getting treatment after sustaining injuries.&nbsp;

He said the accident occurred in a fraction of second and he can’t recall how it actually happened, reports said.

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur announced an immediate relief of Rs 500,000 to the next of kin of each deceased.

A magisterial probe was ordered and preliminary inquiries suggested the accident occurred as the driver lost control over the bus which veered off the road and fell into a deep gorge, an official said.

PM Modi took to Twitter and wrote: "I am deeply anguished by the loss of lives due to a bus accident in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. My prayers and solidarity with those who lost their near and dear ones in the accident."

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Congress president Rahul Gandhi also expressed his grief in a tweet which said, "I am deeply disturbed and saddened by the bus accident in Himachal, that has claimed many lives, including those of 26 children."

"I urge our Congress party workers in Himachal to provide all the assistance they can, to the families of the victims and to those who are injured," he added.

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Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu also condoled the loss of lives in a bus accident. "I am deeply shocked to learn about the tragic bus accident...my heart goes out to the family members of the deceased," Naidu tweeted.

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27 children were among 30 killed when a school bus ferrying them back home plunged into a deep gorge near village Gurchal on the Nurpur-Chamba highway, about 100 km from the district headquarters at Dharamsala.

The deceased children were students of Ram Singh Pathania Memorial School, police said. Thirty persons, including 27 children, have lost their life, Himachal Pradesh transport minister Govind Singh Thakur said.

School bus driver, 67-year-old Madan Lal, and two women teachers also died in the accident, Kangra SP Santosh Patial said.&nbsp;

Eyewitnesses said the bus, carrying around 40-45 passengers, fell into the gorge after the driver lost control while negotiating a sharp curve in the road.

At least 13 seriously injured persons were rushed to a hospital in Pathankot where one of them succumbed to injuries, an official said. The condition of other injured persons was also critical, an official said.

He said the accident occurred in a fraction of second and he can’t recall how it actually happened, reports said

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condemned the bus accident in Himachal Pradesh which led to loss of lives of 30 people including 27 children. A 10-year-old child had a miraculous escape after the window he was sitting next to broke and he fell out after the loud bang before the bus rolled down, reports said. He has now been admitted to a hospital and its getting treatment after sustaining injuries. He said the accident occurred in a fraction of second and he can’t recall how it actually happened, reports said. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur announced an immediate relief of Rs 500,000 to the next of kin of each deceased. A magisterial probe was ordered and preliminary inquiries suggested the accident occurred as the driver lost control over the bus which veered off the road and fell into a deep gorge, an official said. PM Modi took to Twitter and wrote: "I am deeply anguished by the loss of lives due to a bus accident in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. My prayers and solidarity with those who lost their near and dear ones in the accident." I am deeply anguished by the loss of lives due to a bus accident in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. My prayers and solidarity with those who lost their near and dear ones in the accident: PM @narendramodi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 9, 2018 × Congress president Rahul Gandhi also expressed his grief in a tweet which said, "I am deeply disturbed and saddened by the bus accident in Himachal, that has claimed many lives, including those of 26 children." "I urge our Congress party workers in Himachal to provide all the assistance they can, to the families of the victims and to those who are injured," he added. I'm deeply disturbed and saddened by the bus accident in Himachal, that has claimed many lives, including those of 26 children. I urge our Congress party workers in Himachal to provide all the assistance they can, to the families of the victims and to those who are injured. — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 9, 2018 × Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu also condoled the loss of lives in a bus accident. "I am deeply shocked to learn about the tragic bus accident...my heart goes out to the family members of the deceased," Naidu tweeted. I am deeply shocked to learn about the tragic bus accident, killing more than 25 students and injuring many, near Malkwal area of Nurpur constituency in Himachal Pradesh today. My heart goes with the family members of the deceased. @CMOFFICEHP #HimachalBusAccident pic.twitter.com/TONRMD88PV — VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat) April 9, 2018 × 27 children were among 30 killed when a school bus ferrying them back home plunged into a deep gorge near village Gurchal on the Nurpur-Chamba highway, about 100 km from the district headquarters at Dharamsala. The deceased children were students of Ram Singh Pathania Memorial School, police said. Thirty persons, including 27 children, have lost their life, Himachal Pradesh transport minister Govind Singh Thakur said. School bus driver, 67-year-old Madan Lal, and two women teachers also died in the accident, Kangra SP Santosh Patial said. Eyewitnesses said the bus, carrying around 40-45 passengers, fell into the gorge after the driver lost control while negotiating a sharp curve in the road. At least 13 seriously injured persons were rushed to a hospital in Pathankot where one of them succumbed to injuries, an official said. The condition of other injured persons was also critical, an official said.

Himachal bus accident: 10-year-old makes miraculous escape; PM Modi anguished

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