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Modi Announces Rs.1,000 Cr Interim Aid for Relief, Rescue Operations in TN

T Muruganandham

CHENNAI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday undertook an aerial survey of rain-affected areas in Tamil Nadu and announced Rs.1,000 crore as interim assistance towards relief and rescue operations in Tamil Nadu.  Already, the Centre had announced Rs.939.40 crore to the State.

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The Prime Minister held discussions with Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa at INS Adyar for about 20 minutes. Governor K Rosaiah was also present during the meeting.

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