Govt apathy, not quake kills this youth from Wadhwan Saturday, July 7, 2001
The Times of India News Service
RAJKOT: While the killer quake on January 26 spared a 30-year-old youth, death caught him through delay in getting government aid. The untimely death of Dalwadi Balwant Bhagwanbhai hailing from Wadhwan on Wednesday was due to the state government's fault and this has caused resentment amongst the people here.
Though district authorities sanctioned him Rs 20,000 as aid, the money never reached him. To provide shelter to his family he borrowed money on heavy interest and was caught in a debt-trap as the promised government money never came and the stress ultimately overtook him and he suffered a massive heart attack and collapsed.According to sources at Wadhwan, the authorities did the survey of the house and even sanctioned money. He also received a letter that the first instalment of Rs. 8,000 was released. Then he was made to run from pillar to post for getting the money.
At last, officials told him that his file pertaining 'was lost' and could not be traced. Each trip to the mamlatdar's office cost him Rs. 60 towards travelling and other expenses.
Meanwhile, money lenders began to ask for the return of the money, which was not forthcoming. And even after his death when the relatives went to the mamlatdar, they were told the same story of 'lost file'.
The authorities at Wadhwan were not available for comment.
News Source : Times Of India News Service [ Lightning News ]
Govt apathy, not quake kills this youth from Wadhwan Saturday, July 7, 2001
The Times of India News Service
RAJKOT: While the killer quake on January 26 spared a 30-year-old youth, death caught him through delay in getting government aid. The untimely death of Dalwadi Balwant Bhagwanbhai hailing from Wadhwan on Wednesday was due to the state government's fault and this has caused resentment amongst the people here.
Though district authorities sanctioned him Rs 20,000 as aid, the money never reached him. To provide shelter to his family he borrowed money on heavy interest and was caught in a debt-trap as the promised government money never came and the stress ultimately overtook him and he suffered a massive heart attack and collapsed.According to sources at Wadhwan, the authorities did the survey of the house and even sanctioned money. He also received a letter that the first instalment of Rs. 8,000 was released. Then he was made to run from pillar to post for getting the money.
At last, officials told him that his file pertaining 'was lost' and could not be traced. Each trip to the mamlatdar's office cost him Rs. 60 towards travelling and other expenses.
Meanwhile, money lenders began to ask for the return of the money, which was not forthcoming. And even after his death when the relatives went to the mamlatdar, they were told the same story of 'lost file'.
The authorities at Wadhwan were not available for comment.
News Source : Times Of India News Service [ Lightning News ]
Govt apathy, not quake kills this youth from Wadhwan Saturday, July 7, 2001
The Times of India News Service
RAJKOT: While the killer quake on January 26 spared a 30-year-old youth, death caught him through delay in getting government aid. The untimely death of Dalwadi Balwant Bhagwanbhai hailing from Wadhwan on Wednesday was due to the state government's fault and this has caused resentment amongst the people here.
Though district authorities sanctioned him Rs 20,000 as aid, the money never reached him. To provide shelter to his family he borrowed money on heavy interest and was caught in a debt-trap as the promised government money never came and the stress ultimately overtook him and he suffered a massive heart attack and collapsed.According to sources at Wadhwan, the authorities did the survey of the house and even sanctioned money. He also received a letter that the first instalment of Rs. 8,000 was released. Then he was made to run from pillar to post for getting the money.
At last, officials told him that his file pertaining 'was lost' and could not be traced. Each trip to the mamlatdar's office cost him Rs. 60 towards travelling and other expenses.
Meanwhile, money lenders began to ask for the return of the money, which was not forthcoming. And even after his death when the relatives went to the mamlatdar, they were told the same story of 'lost file'.
The authorities at Wadhwan were not available for comment.
News Source : Times Of India News Service [ Lightning News ]
JAMANAGAR:::: Widespread rainfall in Jamnagar Saturday, July 7, 2001
The Times of India News Service
JAMNAGAR: The second spell of rain was recorded in all ten talukas of the district and the water problem has eased.
Jamnagar city recorded six inches of rain. All talukas had average of three and half inches. Three talukas --- Jodia, Dhroll and Kalavad --- which had got less rain in the first spell, had good rains in the second spell. Relief works in these talukas will now be stopped as sowing operation has begun there. Dwarka, the pilgrim town, received three and half inches within eight hours on Wednesday. It and has eased the drinking water problem in the coastal pilgrim centre as well.
College seats: Former law minister and leader of the Congress M K Bloach has drawn the attention of state education commissioner to the plight of over 130 students who are yet to get admission in colleges. Though they passed the HSC they are on the verge of losing an academic year, he stated.
Local DAV Arts and Science College has accommodated 400 students in the first year in three divisions. Yet over 130 students are without admission and they fear that there are precious year may be lost if they are not admitted, he added.
He had sought his intervention and requested the commissioner to instruct colleges to admit such students.
News Source : Times Of India News Service [ Lightning News ]
JAMNAGAR:::: Widespread rainfall in Jamnagar Saturday, July 7, 2001
The Times of India News Service
JAMNAGAR: The second spell of rain was recorded in all ten talukas of the district and the water problem has eased.
Jamnagar city recorded six inches of rain. All talukas had average of three and half inches. Three talukas --- Jodia, Dhroll and Kalavad --- which had got less rain in the first spell, had good rains in the second spell. Relief works in these talukas will now be stopped as sowing operation has begun there. Dwarka, the pilgrim town, received three and half inches within eight hours on Wednesday. It and has eased the drinking water problem in the coastal pilgrim centre as well.
College seats: Former law minister and leader of the Congress M K Bloach has drawn the attention of state education commissioner to the plight of over 130 students who are yet to get admission in colleges. Though they passed the HSC they are on the verge of losing an academic year, he stated.
Local DAV Arts and Science College has accommodated 400 students in the first year in three divisions. Yet over 130 students are without admission and they fear that there are precious year may be lost if they are not admitted, he added.
He had sought his intervention and requested the commissioner to instruct colleges to admit such students.
News Source : Times Of India News Service [ Lightning News ]
