Early Times Report
Katra, Sept 10: Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Shantmanu along with Deputy Commissioner, Reasi, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary today distributed relief to 23 families affected due to recent flash floods and heavy rains in the district. Relief at the rate of Rs 15000 in case of fully damaged houses and 1900 in case of partially damaged houses was handed over through account payee cheques. The function was attended by ADC Rajinder Singh, SP, Tehsildar and other officers. DC informed that camps are being organised in all parts of district and process will be completed this week. So far district administration has released more than Rs 25 Lakh in various areas as relief for damaged houses, cattle sheds and other private property. Eight nodal officers have been appointed for ensuring relief distribution directly to beneficiaries on war footing. Shantmanu lauded the speedy relief distribution in the district and completion of camps in a weeks time. He also issued instructions for immediate completion of restoration works in the district. |
