PM urges Chamling to lead restoration that makes Sikkim a Model State in Earthquake Mitigation

SIKKIM NOT ALONE IN THIS HOUR OF CRISIS, PM REASSURES, ANNOUNCES RS. 1,000 CRORE INTERIM RELIEF FUND
GANGTOK, 29 Sept: Assuring Sikkim that it was not alone in this hour of crisis, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who made a quick tour of the earthquake affected areas today, announced an interim relief fund of Rs. 1,000 crore for immediate restoration of infrastructure and relief works. The fund, it is informed is exclusively for repairs and restoration of infrastructure and not for ex-gratia distribution.

SPCC delegations meets PM

GANGTOK, 29 Sept: A seven-member delegation of Sikkim Pradesh Congress Committee headed by its president Nar Bahadur Bhandari met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh at Libing Helipad today, informs an SPCC release.
While presenting a memorandum to the Prime Minister, Mr Bhandari apprised the PM that the SPCC functionaries were collecting data on the damage caused by the earthquake in Sikkim and that the same would be submitted as soon as it was ready, the release informs.
The Prime Minister enquired about Mr Bhandari’s health and advised him proper treatment.
The release further mentions that the SPCC has received news of appointment of its vice-president Kunga Nima Lepcha as the general secretary of North East Congress Committee.

PM commends SDF Govt’s developmental achievements

GANGTOK, 04 March: Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh has appreciated Sikkim’s developmental achievements.
This, reportedly in conversation with Lok Sabha MP, PD Rai when he submitted a letter to him on 27 February wishing the Prime Minister and the UPA government on behalf of the Chief Minister and the people of Sikkim.