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India Today
2 days ago
- Health
- India Today
No odd-even this winter: Delhi Chief Minister chalks out pollution control plan
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday said that there would be no odd-even scheme implemented this year in the winters to curb pollution, as the method had yielded no results in the past. Listing out the state government's plans to curb pollution this time, she said latest innovations and technical measures will be odd-even scheme, allowing vehicles with odd and even registration numbers to ply on alternate days, was implemented by the former AAP-led Delhi government. advertisementAttacking the preceding regime, Rekha Gupta, who launched this year's Air Pollution Mitigation Plan on Tuesday, said that her government believed that the scheme was brought to increase the troubles of the people, but did not have any effect on reducing pollution. Government's pollution control plans listed by the Chief Minister:To promote local transport, 2,300 e-autos will be deployed at metro stations, along with 200 new electric buses that will run starting June 5.A total of 2,080 electric cluster buses will operate in Delhi by year-end and the target is to increase this number to 10,000 by these EVs, 18,000 charging stations will be set up in the private and semi-private Under Control (PUC) centres will be audited in intelligent traffic systems will be implemented to reduce traffic jams.A thousand water sprinklers and 140 air guns will be active throughout the year to reduce dust pollution, barring during monsoon.70 road sweeping machines, 70 electric litter pickers and 30 water tankers will work in tandem to keep check on pollution by particulate matter (dust).Air sprinklers will be installed in commercial buildings larger than 3,000 square cameras will be installed at Delhi's entry points to identify end-of-life elaborating on the measures planned by the Delhi government to contain and mitigate hazardous levels of air pollution during the month of November, Rekha Gupta said that work has started on artificial rain and cloud seeding in collaboration with November 1, 2025, only Bharat Stage VI commercial vehicles will be allowed to enter Delhi. The 'End of Vehicles' data of neighbouring states will also be with the Delhi government and necessary warning messages will be instructions will also be issued for construction and demolition waste, and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) will impose fines on violators. As for landfill sites in Delhi, solid waste management efforts are being accelerated in order to reduce mountains of garbage. Currently, four waste-to-energy plants are operational in the city, of which two are new, while work to enhance the capacity of two other plants is underway. The waste processing capacity will be maximised in the next few attention will be given to waste segregation through the Municipal Corporation. At least six new air quality monitoring stations will be installed this year. Apart from this, 70 lakh trees will be planted under the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign from June Watch IN THIS STORY#Delhi
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Delhi govt sets up committee to fast-track Covid-19 compensation
New Delhi: Delhi govt has formed a group of ministers (GOM) to expedite and examine the compensation process for families who lost loved ones during the Covid-19 pandemic. A senior official said on Wednesday that the committee will address pending claims and identify families still awaiting financial assistance. Chief minister Rekha Gupta had earlier stated that many bereaved families did not receive the compensation promised during the pandemic. "To address this, a special committee has been formed to identify such cases and provide financial support," she said. The senior official said that the GOM is expected to meet in early June. Officials from the revenue, health, and other departments will present individual cases to the committee, which will then analyse the details and decide on the compensation disbursement. Speaking in the Delhi Assembly earlier this year, the chief minister claimed that only 97 families had received financial assistance from the previous AAP-led administration. Official data shows that over 26,700 people in Delhi died due to Covid-related complications. In 2021, the then-AAP govt launched the Mukhyamantri Covid-19 Pariwar Aarthik Sahayata Yojana , promising Rs 50,000 as ex gratia to the next of kin of every Covid victim, along with an additional Rs 2,500 monthly support if the deceased was the sole breadwinner of the family. Families were also eligible for a one-time Rs 50,000 ex gratia from the Delhi Disaster Response Fund (DDRF). Meanwhile, the capital has recorded two more Covid-related deaths in the past 48 hours, raising this year's toll to three. Delhi has logged 81 new infections since Friday, and the current active caseload stands at 375. "Nineteen patients are currently admitted to hospitals, while others are recovering at home," said Gupta, adding, "There's no reason for the public to panic. The govt is fully prepared." New Delhi: Delhi govt has formed a group of ministers (GOM) to expedite and examine the compensation process for families who lost loved ones during the Covid-19 pandemic. A senior official said on Wednesday that the committee will address pending claims and identify families still awaiting financial assistance. Chief minister Rekha Gupta had earlier stated that many bereaved families did not receive the compensation promised during the pandemic. "To address this, a special committee has been formed to identify such cases and provide financial support," she said. The senior official said that the GOM is expected to meet in early June. Officials from the revenue, health, and other departments will present individual cases to the committee, which will then analyse the details and decide on the compensation disbursement. Speaking in the Delhi Assembly earlier this year, the chief minister claimed that only 97 families had received financial assistance from the previous AAP-led administration. Official data shows that over 26,700 people in Delhi died due to Covid-related complications. In 2021, the then-AAP govt launched the Mukhyamantri Covid-19 Pariwar Aarthik Sahayata Yojana, promising Rs 50,000 as ex gratia to the next of kin of every Covid victim, along with an additional Rs 2,500 monthly support if the deceased was the sole breadwinner of the family. Families were also eligible for a one-time Rs 50,000 ex gratia from the Delhi Disaster Response Fund (DDRF). Meanwhile, the capital has recorded two more Covid-related deaths in the past 48 hours, raising this year's toll to three. Delhi has logged 81 new infections since Friday, and the current active caseload stands at 375. "Nineteen patients are currently admitted to hospitals, while others are recovering at home," said Gupta, adding, "There's no reason for the public to panic. The govt is fully prepared."
Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Delhi Govt Forms Panel to Fast-Track Covid Compensation Cases
New Delhi: Delhi govt has formed a group of ministers (GOM) to expedite and examine the compensation process for families who lost loved ones during the Covid-19 pandemic. A senior official said on Wednesday that the committee will address pending claims and identify families still awaiting financial assistance. Chief minister Rekha Gupta had earlier stated that many bereaved families did not receive the compensation promised during the pandemic. "To address this, a special committee has been formed to identify such cases and provide financial support," she said. The senior official said that the GOM is expected to meet in early June. Officials from the revenue, health, and other departments will present individual cases to the committee, which will then analyse the details and decide on compensation disbursement. Speaking in the Delhi Assembly earlier this year, Gupta claimed that only 97 families had received financial assistance from the previous AAP-led administration, despite the govt reportedly spending Rs 17 crore on publicity. Official data shows that over 26,700 people in Delhi died due to Covid-related complications. In 2021, the then-AAP govt launched the Mukhyamantri COVID-19 Pariwar Aarthik Sahayata Yojana, promising Rs 50,000 as ex gratia to the next of kin of every Covid victim, along with an additional Rs 2,500 monthly support if the deceased was the sole breadwinner. Families were also eligible for a one-time Rs 50,000 ex gratia from the Delhi Disaster Response Fund (DDRF), with a matching amount from the city government. Meanwhile, the capital has recorded two more Covid-related deaths in the past 48 hours, raising this year's toll to three. Delhi has logged 81 new infections since Friday, and the current active caseload stands at 375. "Nineteen patients are currently admitted to hospitals, while others are recovering at home," said Gupta, adding, "There's no reason for the public to panic. Covid-19 hasn't reached a worrying level, and the govt is fully prepared. " As a precautionary measure, the govt has issued advisories to hospitals to ensure adequate availability of beds, medicines, and oxygen supplies.
New Indian Express
26-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Six trainee recruit constables of Punjab police relieved from training for failing dope test
CHANDIGARH: Six trainee recruit constables of Punjab Police who tested positive for drug consumption at the Punjab Police Recruit Training Centre at Jahankhelan in Hoshiarpur were relieved from the basic training with immediate effect. The incident has prompted many to question the impact of the 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' program started by the AAP-led Punjab government to eradicate drug menace from state. Sources said that the trainee recruits reportedly exhibited suspicious behavior and that it was decided to conduct their dope tests. They trainees were tested on May 21 at the Civil Hospital in Hoshiarpur. Of the six trainees relieved from training, three were from Patiala district, two from Tarn Taran, and one from Ludhiana. They were all from the same batch, No. 270. "All six have been sent back to their respective districts and struck off from the training program," said an official on condition of anonymity. The official letter issued by Camp Adjutant (Outdoor) Kuldeep Singh of Punjab Police Recruit Training Centre at Jahankhelan in Hoshiarpur on May 24, stated that the behaviour of the trainees indicated possible use of odourless intoxicants thus prompting the decision to subject them to a drug screening. The letter was addressed to Ludhiana Police Commissioner and senior police officials of Tarn Taran and Patiala.
New Indian Express
26-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Six trainee recruit constables of Punjab police dismissed for failing dope test
CHANDIGARH: Six trainee recruit constables of Punjab Police who tested positive for drug consumption at the Punjab Police Recruit Training Centre at Jahankhelan in Hoshiarpur were relieved from the basic training with immediate effect. The incident has prompted many to question the impact of the 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' program started by the AAP-led Punjab government to eradicate drug menace from state. Sources said that the trainee recruits reportedly exhibited suspicious behavior and that it was decided to conduct their dope tests. They trainees were tested on May 21 at the Civil Hospital in Hoshiarpur. Of the six trainees relieved from training, three were from Patiala district, two from Tarn Taran, and one from Ludhiana. They were all from the same batch, No. 270. "All six have been sent back to their respective districts and struck off from the training program," said an official on condition of anonymity. The official letter issued by Camp Adjutant (Outdoor) Kuldeep Singh of Punjab Police Recruit Training Centre at Jahankhelan in Hoshiarpur on May 24, stated that the behaviour of the trainees indicated possible use of odourless intoxicants thus prompting the decision to subject them to a drug screening. The letter was addressed to Ludhiana Police Commissioner and senior police officials of Tarn Taran and Patiala.
