Paperman Media (Cuttack )- At least 10 critical patients lost their lives in a tragic fire inside the Trauma ICU of SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack on morning of Monday. Several other patients remain in critical condition after the incident. Expressing deep grief over the tragedy, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited SCB college and hospital, inspected the site of the fire, and met the families of the victims as well as other patients undergoing treatment. The Chief Minister Shri Majhi conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families and assured them of all possible support. As a relief measure, the Shri Majhi has announced 25 lakh compensation from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF) for the next of kin of each deceased patient. The CM has ordered a judicial inquiry into the incident to ascertain the cause of the fire and fix responsibility for any negligence. The Chief Minister also directed SCB authorities to ensure that patients shifted from the ICU receive the best possible medical treatment without delay. Cuttack Mayor Subash Singh visited the place and expressed his condolences to the diceased family.
- Wed, Sep 2026
Shashanka Sekhar Dash
Shashanka Sekhar Dash is a Guinness World Records Holder for newspapers collection. That's why he popularly known as Paperman India. He has vast journalism experience both in print and electronics media. He also editor of an Odia weekly named as 'Paperman India' registered in PRGI, Govt of India. His book 'Khabarakagaja Aneka Katha' is a masterpiece of journalism.
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