United efforts lead to opening up of NH55 for traffic after a gap of 6 years

-

In what can be termed as a historic and symbolic victory of unity, the Railways have agreed to allow trucks to ply along NH55 from Tuesday, after a gap of six years. The agitation for opening up of the NH 55 led by Darjeeling Truck Drivers Association, saw widespread support from local people, political parties and individuals.

Yesterday a high level meeting was organized between the Truck Drivers, representatives of Railways, National Highway, GTA, District Administration in the presence of Darjeeling MP SS Ahluwalia, and three hill MLAs Amar Singh Rai, Dr Rohit Sharma and Sarita Rai. The meeting which ran for over 6 hours was attended by all the top leaders from our hills including GTA Chief Bimal Gurung, GJM Sabhasads Roshan Giri, Binoy Tamang, Jyoti Rai, Prabha Chettri and Pemba Bhutia (Ola), 3 MLAs and MP.
After numerous rounds of talks and discussions, finally the Railway authorities agreed to permit trucks to ply on NH 55 with conditions.
1. The trucks will only ply from 6am to 6pm.
2. Trucks will not carry a load of more than six tonnes.
3. PWD and National Highway authority will fortify the section of road below Tindhare workshop by building check rail, walls and black top the section using metal and tar.
After the closure of Rohini Road on July 26 this year, the truck drivers decided to take NH55 through a 10-meter stretch that the railway had constructed for toy trains from August 16. However, the railways stopped movement of vehicles from the next day fearing that it would weaken the stretch. Members of the Darjeeling Truck Drivers' Association and the local people refused to budge from their stand and more than 100 trucks are currently parked along the highway.

Today a team of specialists will visit Tindhare and inspect on the necessary up-gradation that need to be undertaken. Traffic is expected to be normalized from tomorrow onward. Corresponding with TheDC, DTDA President Mr. Hari Prasad Pradhan said, "on behalf of our organization we thank all the local people who supported our struggles, MP SS Ahluwalia who worked so hard to get the road opened, he has earned our respect, and GTA Chief Bimal Gurung, MLAs Ms. Sarita Rai, Mr. Amar Rai, Dr. Rohit Sharma and GJM Sabhasads Roshan Giri, Binoy Tamang, Jyoti Rai, Prabha Chettri and Pemba Bhutia (Ola) who relentlessly argued our case with the railway officials and helped in opening up of NH 55 after 6 years."
He added, "We also thank District Administration in particular DM Darjeeling Shri Anurag Srivastava (IAS) and Darjeeling SP Shri. Amit J. Javalgi (IPS) handled our struggle exceptionally well and prepared a conducive atmosphere for talks to take place, we also thank Kurseong SDO, SDPO and IC along with DHR officials and NH officials for understanding our plight and for for allowing the opening up of the road. CPRM, TMC and Ghoom Khasmal Samaj will always have our gratitude for extending moral support to our cause. In unity lies strength, that was proven today." On behalf of TheDC team we THANK DTDA for taking up the cause and locals from Chunbhatti, Rongtong, Tindhare, Ghayabari and Mahanadi for their support. DHR Officials for assisting the locals and all our elected representatives for taking up an exceptionally difficult cause and turning it into a success.

Popular posts from this blog

Largest casino chain Deltin enters Sikkim

-
Image
The country's largest casino chain Deltin Group said it opened its first facility at Gangtok, capital of Sikkim, under the brand name of Casino Deltin Denzong.  The casino, at the Denzong Regency hotel situated 6,000-feet above sea level and offering a breathtaking view of the world's third highest peak Mt Kanchenjuga, comes with 169 gaming positions spread across two levels.  Deltin already runs Asia's largest floating casino, Deltin Royale and also the country's first casino flotel, Deltin Caravela in Goa.  Delta Corp got the licence last July from Denzong Regency Hotel to run the run casino at its premises on lease, Ashish Kapadia, managing director of Delta Corp said. 
Read more

Middle age man commits suicide by jumping infront of a train near Siliguri

-
Image
A man said to be in his forties jumped in front of a local train heading to Katihar from Siliguri junction today morning around 11am near Naxalbari station at Panitanki outpost. The body of the man was cut into two halves. Sources say the deceased looks like a Nepali and could be a resident of Nepal as the incident took place near India-Nepal border. The train was immediately stopped after the incident. The body was later recovered by the railway staff and sent for post mortem. Train services resumed after a delay of 30 minutes said sources.
Read more

Several dead bodies of children found in Thailand with their organs removed

-
Image
Yesterday at 8pm the Thailand Govt found a Van with 100’s of Malaysian dead childrens without Organs in their bodies. Their organs were removed n sold. The bodies are wraped in plastics. They were caught by the Thai govt. Pls becareful with ur children wheather they are going to school, shoping, functions, playgrounds. Pls! Be with them. Dont trust any known or unknown people with your children. Do not let them play alone or go with strangers anywhere. Take Care all childrens. Inform Police immediately if any childrens introuble or help them. Pls! Share with all ur contacts. There are those who claim that this is a fake picture. Photoshopped, or using dolls. Unfortunately, the picture is genuine. However, they are not of Malaysian children who have had their organs harvested. Let us tell you what the truth is… but first, let’s take a look at the lack of logic in the claims. A Van Cannot Possibly Carry A Hundred Dead Children The first hoax claims that the Thai government found a v
Read more