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Action on construction sites for pollution-related offence, 72 fined Rs 65 lakh: SDMC The Building Department of SDMC’s South Zone has launched a massive drive to control dust pollution in its area. The special drive has been aimed to curb pollution caused by Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste during the course of construction activities. The department has initiated stringent action against the offenders found to be violating the orders and guidelines issued by Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) in terms of environmental conditions, construction and demolition activities, it said. During the last one week, the department has fined as many…
Three of a Jamia Nagar family down with dengue Three members of a family residing in Jamia Nagar are down with dengue, according to a family relative. Anisur Rahman told the OT over phone that his 26-year-old wife is down with dengue and getting treatment in a local hospital. He said actually two other members in his family, who too were down with dengue just a few days ago, have now recovered from the disease. Rahman declined to disclose names of his family members. A day ago the media reported that dengue cases have increased in Delhi, a cause of…
AAJMI extends free Covid vaccination camp by one day AAJMI has extended free Covid vaccination camp by one day and in a message its post bearer Badar Alam said: “Due to huge demand of vaccination today on October 12, we would be organising our free Covid vaccine camp for tomorrow as well. Those who were not able to get vaccine today can come tomorrow that is on October 13. Time: 9 am to 5 pm. Venue AAJMI office gate number 18 near Jamia metro station, said AAJMI officer bearer. This is not the first time that AAJMI has organised free…
Asian Literary Society selected in 2021 Facebook Accelerator Programme Asian Literary Society has been chosen by Facebook to partner in its Community Accelerator Programme. It is among 13 selected communities from India from 13,000 applicants, said ALS representative. Asian Literary Society was started in 2017 to promote Asian art, culture, and literature all over the world. With over 16,000 members from more than 100 countries, the community has provided a vibrant platform to writers and artists to showcase their talent. The group has also organized many programs for people with special needs. The founder of the Asian Literary Society, Manoj…
Road dug up for laying sewer pipes causes hardship for residents Welcoming the sewer pipe laying in some parts of Abul Fazal Encalve, many residents and commuters are facing hardship due to the dug up road and inordinate delay in wrapping up the work. Residents lamented that several streets in AFE, including D, G and others, have been dug up for sewer laying causing hardship to residents. “We are not against the work. We know it is being done for the betterment of the people but what worries us is that the lanes are left in bad state for months.…
Aquib’s AI powered health-tech start up gets recognition Md Aquib Jawed, student of Jamia Millia Islamia, has launched a unified healthcare start-up “Healthcracy” amid the pandemic. Healthcracy is an artificial intelligence based integrated health care platform for various type of facility that is utilising blockchain technology. Aquib, a student of Post Graduate diploma in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Design Thinking programme of JMI and founder of the start-up, said: “Our Vision is to Reduce time and health expenses while enhancing the feasibility of access and quality of healthcare services in the fast-paced life through cutting-edge research, healthcare innovation, and creating a…
SDMC’s new license policy for SPA, massage centres: All you need to know South Delhi Municipal Corporation has implemented a new license policy for trade of SPA & Massage Centres. The policy has been approved by the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. The civic agency has framed general and technical guidelines in this regard. In addition to previous conditions, new conditions have been added in which cross gender massage will not be allowed in SPA and Massage Centres. Male and female centres will be in different sections and massage centres can remain open only between 9 am and 9 pm. Police…
Brace for power cuts! Kejriwal sounds alarm over power crisis In view of the ongoing coal crisis in the country, Delhi Power Minister Satyendar Jain called a high-level meeting on Saturday. All the power plants that supply electricity to Delhi are supposed to keep a 30-day reserve stock but at present they have only 1 day’s stock left, he said. Delhi may face a blackout if the supplies are not resumed at the earliest, the Minister said. “Delhi could face a power crisis. I am personally keeping a close watch over the situation. We are trying our best to avoid…
Will Okhla builders follow 14 Govt’s anti-dust measures for clean air? The Delhi government says it is running an anti-dust campaign from October 7 to control dust pollution all over Delhi. It has released 14 points for it to be followed. Since the points surfaced, many Okhla residents have welcomed it in the hope that Okhla too gets clean air as they said dust causes many health related issues with many residents in the locality facing the heat as the rules are rarely followed here. Construction/demolition activity in NCT of Delhi be undertaken only after ensuring the dust mitigation measures…
Govt’s massive anti-dust drive: Okhlaiites say Jamia Nagar residents wait to see its impact on ground The Delhi government is running an anti dust campaign from 7th October to control dust pollution all over Delhi, said the government in a statement. However, many Okhla residents pointed out that many such drives rarely reach Jamia Nagar as it is common thing to see building materials dumped on roadside or in the open. To take this campaign to the ground, 31 teams have been formed which are working in different areas to monitor which construction agencies are following the guidelines issued by…