Poonch, Sept. 17 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the recent rainfall has caused extensive damage to Jammu & Kashmir. He added that the government is in touch with the centre and is expecting a comprehensive package for the region.
Talking to reporters after visiting multiple places, including Kalaban, Poonch and Udhampur National Highway, Omar, said that at the land sinking spot, the people who were living there and got affected cannot be resettled at the place.
The CM, however, said that a government scheme already exists for people who have no land and are being provided 5 marlas to construct the houses. "We have directed the administration to come up with a proposal in this regard and send it for cabinet approval," he...