Satellite terminals to be fixed in flood-hit areas
Dehradun: Three satellite terminals provided by the Indian Space Research Organisation will be fixed in disaster-affected areas to boost the rescue and relief operations in the State. The terminals and one vehicle arrived in Dehradun on Sunday after which talks were held between the officials and police on their deployment.
According to the Uttarakhand Space Application Centre (USAC) director Dr MM Kimothi, a team of 10 persons has also arrived with the satellite terminals provided by ISRO. The USAC and Indian Institute of Remote Sensing are coordinating with the State police which will establish these terminals in the affected areas. The terminals will comprise telecommunication facilities with video link and one vehicle which will provide a boost to the rescue and relief works. The disruption in telecommunication and depletion in account balance of mobile phone users affected by the disaster has caused delay in relay of important information and increased anxiety among the family members of the stranded and rescued tourists.
According to the Inspector General (law and Order), the police had discussed the operation of these satellite terminals with scientists and officials concerned. The locations where these terminals will be established are expected to be finalised on Monday. The terminals are likely to be established in Uttarkashi, Chamoli and Rudraprayag districts.
Rudrapur SDM appointed as nodal officer
Haldwani: The district administration Udham Singh Nagar, has appointed Tirath Pal, SDM, Rudrapur, as nodal officer to assist the disaster-hit victims reach their destinations in the district.
In a bid to help the victims of the natural calamity reach their home safely and easily , the State Government has already directed all the district administrations to make free travel arrangements for the victims who reach their respective districts.
Following the Government’s decision, Tirath Pal, SDM Rudrapur, has be appointed as the nodal officer who will make free travel arrangements for the disaster victims to reach their homes from Udham Singh Nagar, said Brijesh Kumar Sant, District Magistrate, Udham Singh Nagar. The mobile number of the SDM Rudrapur is 09412990299, added the District Magistrate.
Cell set up for info on missing persons
Dehradun: In a bid to provide information, State police set up a cell for inquiry about persons went missing in disaster. The cell comprises a Sub-Inspector, an Assistant Sub-Inspector and two constables. The cell would work round-the-clock. Kin of the missing persons may call up at the following mobile numbers:
Sub-Inspector Jaipal Singh Negi: 9411503538
Assistant sub inspector Dheer Singh: 7351680444
Constable Rajesh Kumar: 9634822641
Constable Tajbar Singh: 8006588740