The Hindu : Truck owners exempt a few more items from stir

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Wednesday, Apr 23, 2003

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Southern States - Karnataka-Bangalore

Truck owners exempt a few more items from stir

By Our Staff Reporter

BANGALORE April 22. As the lorry strike entered the ninth day today, the Federation of Karnataka Lorry Owners' Associations agreed to allow transportation of eggs and poultry products, fodder, edible oil, fish, chemicals for treating drinking water, fertilizers, pesticides, and insecticides in the State.

The federation had exempted essential commodities such as milk, vegetables, medicines, and petroleum products from the strike. The addition of new commodities came after a meeting among the federation representatives, the Transport Minister, B.Ramanath Rai, and the Chief Secretary, B.S.Patil.

At the review meeting held by the Task Force, the Transport Commissioner, T.Thimmegowda, who heads the Task Force, said the arrival and despatch of vegetables at the K.R.Market was more than normal. About 3,200 quintals of vegetables arrived at the K.R.Market as against 3,000 quintals of normal supply by 25 trucks, 188 tempos, and tractors. In all, 1,534 quintals of vegetables were despatched to other States and other districts of Karnataka through five lorries, 48 tempos, and two KSRTC buses. Meanwhile, 2,381 quintals of bananas arrived from Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu in 19 trucks, and 15 tempos.

Mr. Thimmegowda said from Yeshwanthpur APMC Yard, 423 vehicles, including 14 buses, 231 tempos, 10 lorries, 105 goods autorickshaws and 40 jeeps and cars, carrying vegetables and grains left for various parts of the State as well as other States.

Twelve KSRTC buses and two Tamil Nadu Road Transport Corporation buses carrying onion and potatoes left for Tamil Nadu, he said.

HOPCOMS had reported normal supply of vegetables and fruits from its outlets. As much as 112 tonne of vegetables and fruits were arriving in HOPCOMS, Bangalore, which was equal to the arrival statistics on a normal day.

"Eight hundred BMTC vehicles plying in different routes in and around Bangalore have removed two rows of seats and are transporting fruits and vegetables to various market yards in the City. The response has been very encouraging after reduction in the freight charges," he said.

Movement of essential commodities such as milk, water, vegetables, garbage clearance, petrol and diesel, LPG and foodgrains was normal. The State Government, Mr. Thimmegowda said, was reviewing the situation on a day-to-day basis and ensuring smooth supply of essential commodities.

Requesting the public not to panic, as there was sufficient flow of essential commodities to the market, he said they could call 2253717 to redress any grievances related to the strike.

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