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PM sanctions Rs. 2 lakhs to kin of deceased in Andamans tragedy

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ANI New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 27 2014 | 9:00 PM IST

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has condoled the loss of lives in the Andamans boat tragedy.

He has sanctioned an ex-gratia of two lakh rupees to the next of kin of each of the deceased from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund.

Over 21 people died after a boat carrying tourists capsized off the Andaman Islands on Sunday.

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First Published: Jan 27 2014 | 8:51 PM IST

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