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NFR gears up restoration work in Dima Hasao

Despite rainfall acting as barrier in the work process                                                          

Maligaon, 13^th June, 2022:

The situation in Dima Hasao is gradually returning to normalcy. Restoration work of the railways continues in full swing. In the beginning of 2^nd week of May, due to heavy torrential rains and massive landslides, around 85 Kms of railway track in the Lumding – Badarpur hill section of Lumding division were badly affected. Breaches had occurred at more than 61 locations in this section, resulting disruption of the rail communication to the hilly states of Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur and parts of Assam. In total, restoration works at 46 locations have already been completed and work at other 15 critical locations is going o­n in full vigour.

During mid of May, 2022, Dima Hasao witnessed more than the normal rainfall. In locations like Maibong, Mahur, New Haflong, Jatinga Lampur, New Harangajao and Damcherra the exaggerated downpour resulted in landslips, flash floods and washouts causing the disruption. N.F. Railway is targeting speedy restoration work in the entire hill section with an aim to restart services by 10^th July, 2022. The weather in this region is still fierce, but the intensity of rainfall has lessened. Even in such weather, thousands of workers and hundreds of machines are working day and night in this area under the supervision of Railway officials. The entire stretch from Badarpur to Jatinga Lumpur has already been restored.

‘RAKTDAAN MAHADAAN’ WRMS CONDUCTS BLOOD DONATION DRIVE

Photo caption: In the first photo, Shri Alok Kansal – General Manager of Western Railway is seen donating blood. In the second photo, GM Shri Kansal is receiving the certificate of recognition for donating blood.

Shri Alok Kansal – General Manager of Western Railway inaugurated the blood donation drive organized by Western Railway Mazdoor Sangh (WRMS) at Churchgate station o­n 8^th September, 2021. The drive has been organized across all divisions of Western Railway to commemorate the first death anniversary of WRMS’ erstwhile General Secretary Late. Shri J.G. Mahurkar. PHODs of Western Railway alongwith WRMS office bearers, other leaders and representatives of WRMS were also present.

According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur – Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, o­n this occasion, Shri Kansal himself donated blood at the camp. By setting an outstanding example to other railway employees by donating blood during this camp, Shri Kansal also appealed to the railway fraternity to inculcate a habit of this noble deed. GM WR stated that in the past he has donated blood several times and that with a strong workforce of almost o­ne lakh odd railway employees of Western Railway in Mumbai, such deeds of kindness will go a long way and will definitely be a great relief for those in urgent need of blood. General Manager assured that Western Railway will always be happy to extend a helping hand to hospitals and NGOs for conducting such blood donation drives and that the railway employees will be available at any time for blood donation for needy patients. In Mumbai Suburban itself total 432 units of blood was collected.

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