Tripura CM thanks Himanta for 5cr to flood-hit in state

Sep 2, 2024, 04:45 IST

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Tripura CM thanks Himanta for 5cr to flood-hit in state

Agartala: Tripura chief minister Manik Saha on Sunday expressed his gratitude to his Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma for donating Rs 5 crore to assist the flood victims in Tripura.
Assam’s minister for tourism Jayanta Malla Barua on Sunday handed over the cheque to Dr Saha at his residence.
On X, Saha wrote, “My sincere thanks and gratitude to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the Government of Assam for coming forward to help the flood victims.”
With the generous donation from the common people of the state and govts of UP, MP, Chhattisgarh, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, Chief Minister’s Relief Fund swells over Rs 100 Cr, besides additional grant of Rs 40 Cr from central govt.
Estimated loss due to floods has been projected at Rs 15000 crore. A central team concluded an on spot assessment of damage on Friday, reports Biswendu Bhattacharjee.

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