US pledges Rs 40 lakh for Bihar flood

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BS Reporter New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 19 2013 | 10:47 PM IST

The United States has pledged an assistance of Rs 400,000 ($100,000) for the victims of the Bihar floods.

Making this announcement David Mulford, US ambassador to India said that US contribution of $100,000 would be made to the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund.

Mulford offered his condolences to the families of those killed in the disaster and his government's willingness to provide further support as needed.

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