MALDA, Dec. 21: The railway authorities have shelved the proposal to extend the Gour Express train to Balurghat. While the decision has been welcomed by the Malda Congress leaders, it has irked the political parties, especially the Congress, in Balurghat.The railway authorities yesterday informed the English Bazaar civic body that the Gour Express will continue to run between Malda and Sealdah. Earlier, the Railways had announced that the train would henceforth run between Chitpur and Balurghat.The announcement had resulted in celebrations in Balurghat.The state jail and social welfare minister, Mr Biswanath Choudhury, and RSP MP Mr Ranen Barman had also welcomed the decision. However, the Railways’ sudden U-turn has saddened the people of South Dinajpur.Meanwhile, the English Bazaar MLA, Mr KN Choudhury, said that their movement is not yet over as the Railways might try to extend the Janasatabdi Express to Balurghat as an alternative to the Gour Express. H said the Congress will strongly oppose any move by the Railways to extend the Janasatabdi Express to Balurghat.The Intuc leaders today blocked the railway track at Rathbari in English Bazaar, demanding that a permanent order be issued to let the Gour Express continue to originate from Malda.
Compensation
MALDA, Dec. 21: A Patna-based non-government organisation (NGO) distributed compensation allotted by the Centre to the dependants of five dead persons at the Malda town hall yesterday. The programme was inaugurated by the Malda district welfare officer. The Centre had allotted the compensation to dead persons' dependants under the Janashree Bima Yojona, officials, said. The Patna-based NGO, Health Line, has been working in Malda district since the last few years for the welfare of the unorganised and migrated labourers, including the bidi workers. The district welfare officer also offered scholarships to the children of various labourers so that they can continue their higher studies. A total of 1020 students had been selected in Malda district for scholarships under the scheme. The students will be receiving Rs 300 each on a quarterly basis, said Mr Awadesh Kumar, secretary of the NGO. n SNS
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