India, Nov. 13 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday visited fire-affected Warehouse, Nehru Market and Shiv Market in Jammu to assess the damage caused to shops in recent fire incidents and announced immediate relief of Rs 1 lakh each for affected shopkeepers through the Red Cross.
During the visit, the Lieutenant Governor interacted with affected shopkeepers and members of the trade and business community, listened to their concerns and reviewed the extent of losses along with senior officials.
Sinha said that although he had no relief funds at his disposal, he had sought assistance through the Red Cross in his capacity as its President. He said cheques of Rs 1 lakh each had been arranged, which was the maximum assistance permis...