[nukkad] [IndiaNet] gujarat earthquake (fwd)

["Harshal Chhaya" <>]

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> 
> Indian media rates the Gujarat earthquake at 6.9 and US media is 
> calling it 7.9.  Here is more information and phone numbers.  
>  
> Many international agencies and nations have offered aid/assistance, 
> presently the Govt. of India is attempting to manage it on their own 
> before it seeks world asistance.  Best bet for now if you choose to 
> give money or aid is to send it to the Prime Ministers Relief fund.  
> Please forward to all concerned.  
> 
> Let us all try to help out needy people and pray for the peace of the 
> souls who have lost their lives.
>  
> ===========================================================
>  
> Information on earthquake in India January 26, 2001 
> A devastating earthquake hit India this morning, killing more than 
> 1,000 (based on news reports) as it toppled buildings and houses. The 
> quake, measuring 6.9 on the Richter Scale and epicentered around 20 km 
> north-east of Bhuj in Gujarat, occurred at 08:46 IST (Indian Standard 
> Time) according to the Indian Seismological Department. 
> 
> The quake struck as many cities were celebrating India's 51st Republic 
> Day. The tremble caused high-rise buildings to shake from New Delhi to 
> Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkutta. Reports of aftershocks came in from 
> around the country. 
> 
> Prime Minister Vajpayee convened an emergency Cabinet meeting to 
> assess the situation arising out of the powerful earthquake.  Union 
> Home Minister L. K. Advani is in Ahmedabad to carry out the relief 
> efforts in earthquake struck areas.  In New Delhi, Cabinet Secretary 
> T. R. Prasad, who heads the disaster management group, coordinating 
> the emergency relief measures for Gujarat. 
> 
> Affected Districts
> 
> Affected areas in Gujarat: Bhuj, Kutch, Surat, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, 
> Rajkot district, Surendranagar district, Jamnagar and Jodia. 
> 
> Other Affected Regions
>  
> Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Goa, Haryana, Himachal 
> Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Panaji, Pondicherry, 
> Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh. Also affected were 
> neighboring countries like Pakistan, Nepal and China. 
> 
> 
> Prime Minister's National Relief Fund
> Government of India and Embassy of India continue to receive a number 
> of offers for contributions to the earthquake relief activities in 
> Gujarat, India. Those who wish to make voluntary contributions may do 
> so by sending checks in dollars or rupees to the Prime Minister's 
> National Relief Fund.
> Checks/Money Orders should be drawn in favor of  "Prime Minister's 
> National Relief Fund" can be sent to any one of the following 
> addresses.
> 
> Prime Minister's National Relief Fund
> Embassy of India
> Attn: Head of Chancery
> 2107 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
> Washington, DC 20008
> 
> Wire Transfer Information:
> Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (Riggs Bank, Washington, DC)
> Account Number - 08115910
> Route Number - 054000030
> 
> (OR)
> 
> Prime Minister's National Relief Fund
> Prime Minister's Office
> South Block, New Delhi 110011
> India
> 
> Contact Information
> Gandhinagar: 
>     STD Code (2712)  
> 
> Keshubhai Patel (Chief Minister) 
>     91+2712-(32611) to 32619 
>     91+2712-21421 & 26349 
>     91+2712-22275 & 20971 
>     Fax: 91+2712-22901 & 27303 
>       
> Haren Pandya (Home Minister, State) 
>     91+2712-35526 & 38082 
> 
> L.N.S. Mukundan (Chief Secretary) 
>     91+2712-20372 
> 
> P.K. Laheri (Additional Secretary) 
>     91+2712-32611 
>       
>     
> District Collector Office 
>     
> Ahmedabad 91+(79)-5508989, 5508890, 5508077 
> Baroda 91+(265) 433000 
> Surat 91+(261) 471121 
> Rajkot 91+(281) 73900 
> Bhavnagar 91+(278) 428822 
> Jamnagar 91+(288) 555869 
> Bhuj 91+(2832) 50020 
>     
> POLICE CONTROL (State) 91+(2712) 46328
> POLICE CONTROL (Ahmedabad) 91+(79) 5630100, 5630300 
>     
> Police Commissioner Office 
> 
> Ahmedabad 91+(79) 5633636 
> Baroda 91+(265) 431414 
> Surat 91+(261) 472106
> Rajkot 91+(281) 459888 
>       
> State Resident Commissioner of Gujarat in Delhi
> Mr. Christi Fernandez, A-6, State Emporium
> Baba Kharak Singh Marg, New Delhi.    Tel: +91-11-3732413
> Fax: +91-11-3732482        
> 
> Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd. Online Telephone Directory
> http://203.94.243.52/
> 
> 
> Prime Minister's condolence message
> 
> I am deeply pained and distressed to know about the devastating 
> earthquake that rocked Gujarat this morning, causing the loss of 
> several hundred lives and extensive damage to private and public 
> property. The earthquake has also caused destruction in some other 
> States. 
> 
> I join all my countrymen in conveying our heartfelt condolences to the 
> bereaved families and expressing our solidarity with the suffering 
> people in all the earthquake-hit areas. As has been our proud 
> tradition in all such times of natural calamity, it is the duty of one 
> and all to come to the aid of our brethren in Gujarat and other 
> quake-affected areas. 
> 
> I urge all the concerned agencies of the Central and State Government 
> to begin rescue, relief and rehabilitation operations on a war 
> footing. I also appeal to ordinary citizens, charitable institutions 
> and voluntary organisations to coordinate with government agencies in 
> dealing with this challenge effectively. 
> 
> 
> Earthquake information from news media 
> 
> Rediff.com: 
> http://www.rediff.com/news/quake.htm
> 
> Time of India: 
> http://www.timesofindia.com/today/pagebhuj.htm


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