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