HRD Minister Smriti Irani leaves for Mandi

June 09, 2014 10:20

Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani has left from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh.

"Spoke to Minister of Education Himachal Pradesh Shri Bali re the tragic incident of 24 engineering students feared washed away near Mandi," Irani tweeted.

"Also contacted the faculty member who was at the accident site. Was assured by Tehsildar Sadar Mandi that medical aid has been provided. I have also spoken to the Principal of the college and assured him of cooperation. Our prayers are with the families in this hour of need," she said.

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