Jammu, February 1

Officials and staff of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) have condoled the demise of General (retd) KV Krishna Rao, former Governor of the state. He was also the former chairman of the shrine board.A condolence meeting was held at the Spiritual Growth Centre in Katra today. Officials and staff participated in the meeting.Ajeet Kumar Sahu, Chief Executive Officer of the shrine board, paid homage to General Rao and recalled his contribution, particularly as the chairman of the shrine board for the facilitation of the pilgrims.A two-minute silence was observed to pay homage to the departed soul. — TNS