PM announces ex-gratia to flood victims

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh sanctioned ex-gratia of Rs 1,00,000 each to the families of those killed in the floods in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Goa.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday sanctioned ex-gratia of Rs 1,00,000 each to the families of those killed in the floods in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Goa.

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In a statement, the prime minister expressed grief over the loss of lives in the four states. The ex-gratia would be paid from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund to the next of kin of the deceased.