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Quake tremors: Kejriwal appeals to Delhiites to maintain calm

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ANI New Delhi
Last Updated : Apr 25 2015 | 5:22 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday appealed to the people to maintain calm in the aftermath of the earthquake tremors that struck the city.

"Earthquake tremors in Delhi. I appeal to people to maintain calm. Officials out in the field to assess the situation," Kejriwal said on

twitter.

Around 400 people are feared dead in Nepal after a 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit the country earlier in the day.

The quake, which struck east of Pokhara in Nepal, led to strong tremors for nearly a minute across northern India.

At least 14 people have died in Bihar. Around 40 children were left injured as their school building suffered damages in Malda, West Bengal.

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First Published: Apr 25 2015 | 5:06 PM IST

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