NEPMU restarts oil transportation to Mizoram after govt prod
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Aizawl: The Guwahati-based North East Petroleum Mazdoor Union (NEPMU) has decided to restart oil transportation to Mizoram from Friday, following a direct request from the state govt, Mizoram home minister K Sapdanga said on Thursday.
Sapdanga provided an update on the current fuel supply, stating that as of Thursday morning, 46 oil transporters were en route to Mizoram, carrying 3,60,600 litres of diesel and 2,73,000 litres of petrol. Additionally, trucks laden with 8,004 cylinders of cooking gas were also entering the state.
"The transporters likely reconsidered their decision to suspend operations after witnessing the Mizoram government's commitment to the ongoing repairs of National Highway-306," Sapdanga said.
He also expressed gratitude to the Zoram Drivers' Union, the Truck Drivers' Association and the Oil Tankers' Drivers' Association for not supporting the strike planned by the Guwahati-based transporters.
Meanwhile, Mizoram PWD minister Vanlalhlana on Thursday said the ongoing repair work on NH-6, particularly the stretch from Sairang to Buichali and Kawnpui, was progressing steadily. Vanlalhlana himself was inspecting the repair works, accompanied by sports & youth services minister Lalnghinglova Hmar, MLA Lalchhuanthanga and other PWD officials, including engineer-in-chief H Zoramliana and chief engineer (roads) David Sapzova.
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They were overseeing the work alongside local residents of Kawnpui and Khamrang.
The Minister emphasized that these highways were crucial for the state's economic lifeline and their delayed repairs have caused significant difficulties for the public.
The repair work on NH-6 has been divided into three sections: section 1 from Sairang to Buichali, section 2 from Khamrang to Kawnpui-Aizawl, and section 3 from Kawnpui to Aizawl.
BR Goyal Infrastructure, operating under the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), is managing the repairs, with close coordination from the Mizoram PWD.
In recent days, PWD engineers, including Eddie C.Zothansanga, Superintending Engineer, Highway Circle-I, Executive Engineers, and Junior Engineers, have been actively monitoring the repairs on the ground. The road works are essential, as previously, sections of the highway had fallen into disrepair, causing severe disruptions.
Authorities also reported a recent operation to clear large boulders, involving 152 trips, and the deployment of towing trucks to clear vehicles stuck in difficult portions of the road. Despite the ongoing challenges posed by the road conditions, authorities have stressed that repairs are progressing well and are expected to be completed soon, alleviating the supply chain issues.
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