Rs 1,000cr each to Andhra, Odisha for cyclone relief

In the wake of destruction caused by cyclone Phailin, PM Manmohan Singh on Saturday announced interim relief of Rs 1,000 crore each for Andhra Pradesh and Odisha for relief and rehabilitation. Moreover, Singh has also sanctioned an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 each to the seriously injured persons.