PM reviews readiness to deal with cyclone Phailin impact
PM was attending the 11th ASEAN-India summit in Brunei, Indonesia
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Manmohan Singh
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today directed that all possible assistance be extended to the states which are on alert for cyclone 'Phailin' after reviewing the situation soon after his return from an overseas tour.
The Prime Minister's Office said Singh was briefed by the Cabinet Secretary immediately upon his return from Indonesia. He was apprised about the arrangements which have been put in place to deal with the crisis.
"PM was briefed by the Cabinet Secretary on the arrangements that have been put in place to deal with the impact of the cyclone," the PMO said in a tweet.
Singh had gone to take part in the 11th ASEAN-India summit in Brunei from where he travelled to Indonesia.
The Prime Minister's Office said Singh was briefed by the Cabinet Secretary immediately upon his return from Indonesia. He was apprised about the arrangements which have been put in place to deal with the crisis.
"PM was briefed by the Cabinet Secretary on the arrangements that have been put in place to deal with the impact of the cyclone," the PMO said in a tweet.
Singh had gone to take part in the 11th ASEAN-India summit in Brunei from where he travelled to Indonesia.
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First Published: Oct 12 2013 | 8:35 PM IST