Divisional Commissioner Dr Muthukumarasamy B while reviewing the progress of works under Vindhya Corridor project on Wednesday has warned the project manager UP RNN to expedite the work otherwise remain prepared to face the music. Reviewing all points related to the project he asked the working agency concerned to speed up the work by engaging more manpower and getting the work done in shifts. He directed the city magistrate and SLAO to settle the matter related to a property situated on Kotwali road by October 15 which was necessary to complete the work as per the plan. The working agency was directed to complete the work of safe houses on VIP road and Kotwali road. About the laying of underground cable the Electricity department was directed to complete the work. Taking the project seriously the DC made it clear that it is among the priorities of the government so no laxity at any stage will be tolerated and the all work is to be completed within the stipulated time. The meeting was attended by the City Magistrate Vinay Kumar Singh, SLAO Neeraj Patel and other officials concerned.
DONATION: A sum of ` 31.23 lakh was collected from nine donation boxes fixed at the temples of Vindhyachal. Giving details of the donation amount naib tahsildar Rahul Mishra said on the direction of the authorities the amount of boxes was collected after opening it on Tuesday. He said the boxes were fixed at the temples of Ashtabhuja and Kalikhoh apart from the main temple of Vindhyavasini. The entire process was performed under the close watch of CCTV cameras and the presence of the police. During two day counting of the amount the president of Panda Samaj Pankaj Dwivedi was also present. The total amount had been deposited in the account of Vindhya Vikas Parishad the naib tahsildar said.
PASSENGER DIES: A passenger died after slipping from the train on Wednesday. According to a report, Mohammad Akram (40) of Fullaur village under Chausa police station Madhepura district was going to Delhi by Mahananda Express.
As the train stopped at Mirzapur railway station on Tuesday evening he got down to take water.
However, he fell down while boarding the train and sustained serious injuries. He was admitted to a hospital and died on Wednesday during treatment. His son Mohammad Sohel (10) who was accompanying him was unaware of the incident and reached Delhi. The GRP informed the family members of the victim and handed over the body to his wife after the postmortem and proper identification.