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In Pics: PM Modi celebrates Diwali with Indian soldiers at Siachen

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a surprise visit to Siachen to celebrate Diwali with soldiers posted at the world's highest battlefield and hailed the role of the armed forces in securing the country.Narendra

India TV News Desk Updated on: October 25, 2014 10:06 IST

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"I believe it would be better if the financial relief to people whose homes have been damaged is directly given to them through bank accounts.


"The nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Everything will be done to rebuild the damaged homes and livelihood of the affected people."


Modi Thursday announced Rs.745 crore for rebuilding of damaged homes and hospitals.


He said the loss memo of Rs.44,000 crore submitted to the Centre by the state government was being examined, and announced an immediate relief of Rs.570 crore for rebuilding of damaged homes and Rs.175 crore for similarly affected hospitals in the state.

 

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