Wait continues for Ockhi compensation

Thiruvananthapuram | Tuesday | 3rd December, 2019

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By Express News ServiceTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM : The distress left by Cyclone Ockhi remains in the hearts of the fisherfolk in the capital. Along with their mental anguish, the lack of compensation further aggravates the issue. According to the records of the state government, as many as 143 people lost their lives in the cyclone. Though some were employed at the Muttathara net making unit, the educated dependents are yet to receive jobs. The compensation alotted has not reached those deserving.”He urged the government to undertake an audit to evaluate the money spent..