Rs 10-cr relief for Orissa flood victims


Express News Service
First Published : 08 Oct 2008 03:56:00 AM IST
Last Updated : 08 Oct 2008 09:47:24 AM IST

ANANTAPUR: Sri Satya Sai Baba has announced a relief of Rs 10 crore for flood victims of Orissa.

Sai Baba gave a darshan to his devotees at Prasanthi Nilayam in Puttaparthi today on the occasion of Dasara. Explaining the significance of the festival, he said it was the celebration of victory of good over evil.

All-India Sai Baba Seva Dal chairman Srinivasan said a team from Satya Sai Baba Trust would visit the flood-hit areas in Orissa after Vijaya Dasami. Pucca houses would be constructed for flood victims with the relief announced by Sai Baba.