News Briefs & Links Dated 30th January 2001 |
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The Gujrat Tragedy News Dated 30th January, 2001 
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Wednesday, February 07, 2001
Quake to cast shadow on Surajkund Mela FARIDABAD, Jan 30 — The earthquake tragedy in Gujarat is likely to cast its shadow on the proposed Surajkund Crafts Mela to be held here from February 1. Although the authorities have got prepared and sent invitations to the VIPs and other guests, the mela which otherwise has been a big draw for tourists and visitors from India and abroad is threatened with lukewarm response.
Unknown heroes save lives AHMEDABAD, Jan 30 — Little did they know that they had the guts to enter a crumbling structure and save those whom they barely knew.
Bhuj air base ploughs on BHUJ, Jan 30 — Death of colleagues and family members have not deterred personnel of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to carry out virtually uninterrupted relief operations from the heavily-damaged Bhuj air station in quake ravaged Gujarat.
Staffers missing in relief work They are hurt, dead or aggrieved BHUJ, Jan 30 — With a large number of its employees dead or devastated and relief piling up, the Gujarat Government is faced with a piquant situation.
Budget will be harsh: PM LUCKNOW, Jan 30 — Prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee today said the coming budget would be harsh and people should be prepared for fresh taxes in the wake of devastating earthquake in Gujarat.
Armed forces continue work NEW DELHI, Jan 30 — Relief and rescue operations by the Indian Armed Forces continued in full swing today in quake-devastated Gujarat even as the death toll continues to mount.
Fernandes puts quake toll at 1 lakh Snapping of communication links hampers rescue work AHMEDABAD, Jan 30 — Following the snapping of the communication network during the January 26 catastrophic earthquake, the Keshubhai Patel government in Gujarat has been put under severe strain in undertaking rescue operations in the far-flung areas of Kutch district and the backward Saurashtra region. |