Howrah, Oct. 28 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday said the West Bengal Cabinet has approved two key decisions aimed at providing relief to victims of the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal stampede that claimed 19 lives.

Speaking at a press conference, Adhikari said that the cabinet has decided to offer permanent Group D government employment to one member of each family affected by the tragic incident.

"The West Bengal Cabinet decided today to provide a permanent Group D job to a member of each family affected by the tragic incident that occurred during our Durga Puja celebrations," he said.

He added that the cabinet also approved an amendment to the School Service Commission (SSC) rules to prohibit newly recruited ...