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Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
DDA's first international-level ice skating rink in Dwarka likely to open by October 2025
The Delhi Development Authority 's (DDA) first international-level ice skating rink is likely to be ready by October this year at its sports complex in Dwarka Sector 23, officials said on Saturday. The DDA is developing a sports complex spread across 17 acres with multiple facilities, including a football ground, hockey ground, and the ice skating rink. It has issued a tender seeking professional sports agencies to operate and maintain the facility. "In Dwarka Sector 23, the ice skating rink is being specially designed, and the work is likely to be completed soon. We have issued a tender for professionals to operate this and other facilities," a DDA official said. The authority is also working on two other sports complexes in Dwarka -- in Sector 8 spread across 23 acres and in Sector 19 which covers 19 acres. "The vision is to focus on inclusivity, excellence, sustainability, and long-term development of sports. The DDA aims to establish specialised Centres of Excellence (CoE) for different sports at selected facilities, providing high-performance training environments for athletes," the official said. Live Events According to the plan, the Sector 8 complex will host a CoE for wrestling , boxing , judo, and karate, while Sector 19 will focus on tennis and shooting. The Sector 23 complex will have facilities for hockey and football. The company will be responsible for developing hostel facilities at the Sector 8 complex as per prevailing FAR norms and procuring necessary sports and non-sports equipment. The DDA has already procured part of the equipment, and the remaining will be provided by the concessionaire, the tender reads. In its budget announced in April, the DDA allocated Rs 250 crore for the construction of new sports complexes -- one each in Dwarka, Rohini, and at the Golf Course in Dwarka. The CoE at Dwarka Sector 8 was inaugurated by Lt Governor VK Saxena on May 8. The deadline for Sector 19 is July and for Sector 23, October 2025. "To ensure that sports enthusiasts can fully benefit from these facilities and to encourage budding talent capable of competing at the highest levels, professional coaching will also be provided for boxing, wrestling, weightlifting, and taekwondo ," Saxena said at the inauguration. Currently, the DDA manages 17 sports complexes and three golf courses in the national capital, with more such facilities being developed. PTI
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Swedish Expertise May Aid Nag River Revival
Nagpur: Nag River's revival efforts could receive a major boost from Sweden, as plans take shape to establish a Sweden-India Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Sustainable Cities in Nagpur. The CoE, which would focus on water, wastewater, sludge, and energy management, is expected to play a crucial role in supporting the Rs1,927 crore Nag River Pollution Abatement Project, currently being implemented by Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) with assistance from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The proposal for the CoE is being spearheaded by the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, which completed a pre-feasibility study last year. A detailed feasibility study is now underway, backed by Sweden's innovation agency Vinnova, following expression of interest from stakeholders in both countries. Rupali Deshmukh (Karangale), a native of Nagpur and the CEO of IVL India, is leading the initiative. She, along with Consul General of Sweden, Sven Ostberg, visited key institutions and met officials. These included NEERI, IIM Nagpur, VNIT, municipal commissioner and administrator Abhijeet Chaudhari, and the Association for Industrial Development. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How to seamlessly scale and efficiently manage network traffic - Google Cloud: Future of Infrastructure CIO | Google Cloud, AMD Undo All three academic institutions expressed willingness to host the proposed Centre and collaborate on joint research and technology development. Local industry leaders and NMC officials also extended support. "By leveraging Swedish innovation, we aim to co-develop sustainable solutions for urban water, waste, and energy systems that can directly support Nag River rejuvenation and be scaled across India," said Rupali. Commissioner Chaudhari noted that the proposed CoE could complement the ongoing river restoration project by introducing advanced Swedish wastewater treatment technologies, real-time pollution monitoring, and capacity building. Consul General Ostberg, who visited Nagpur for the first time, praised the city's academic strength and economic potential. "Nagpur is on the verge of something remarkable. The energy and vision here are truly inspiring," he said. The Centre, if established in Nagpur, would mark a significant step in India-Sweden collaboration on sustainable urban development while positioning the city as a hub for environmental innovation. This was bolstered by strong interest from stakeholders in both countries, spanning academia, government, municipalities, and industry.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Sewri TB Hospital struggles to hire intensivists a year after new IRCU launch
MUMBAI: For the past year, Sewri's TB Hospital was unable to hire the three intensivists required to run its Intensive Respiratory Care Unit, forcing existing staff to work extra hours to cover the shortfall. The hospital registers between 6,000 and 7,000 admissions annually. A senior doctor at the hospital said the unit is currently being run by just one intensivist and one anaesthetist. "Apart from that, there are four medical officers for the ICU, and 37 other medical officers are available," the doctor added. Every day, the 10-bed unit has at least a couple of patients. There are also days when the unit lies vacant, but currently, the existing staff are working 12-hour shifts instead of the standard 8 hours at the request of hospital authorities. "Without the cooperation of the current staff, it would be impossible to run this unit," the doctor said, adding that stigma and fear surrounding TB continue to deter potential applicants. Another senior health department official noted that many avoid working at the TB hospital primarily because private hospitals offer significantly higher salaries. "We cannot match that," the official admitted. The hospital offers Rs 1.25 lakh to those with one year of experience after post-graduation, Rs 1.35 lakh to those with one to five years of experience, Rs 1.5 lakh for those with five to eight years of experience, and Rs 2 lakh for those with more than eight years of experience. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Especialista: truque simples antes de dormir suaviza o bigode chinês Notícias | Beleza | Mulher Saiba Mais Undo Meanwhile, the hospital is seeking recognition as a Centre of Excellence from the Central TB Division. "The hospital is already fulfilling some of the CoE criteria. We are in the process of drafting a proposal to the CTD," the senior health official said.
The Citizen
6 days ago
- Business
- The Citizen
City to engage those affected by the migration of accounts
City to engage those affected by the migration of accounts On May 26, the CoE will host an online session for all customers migrating from Rand Water to the city's billing system. The session will be held between 14:00 to 16:00 on Microsoft Teams. Affected customers not yet contacted by the city can reach Lebogang Ramashala on or 011 999 0111 for the meeting link and password. While the city is migrating about 176 water supply accounts previously billed by Rand Water, it invites all affected customers to the online session where officials will answer any concerns and questions. The migration process should be complete by June 30. Also Read: Rand Water maintenance work: Brace for prolonged water disruptions At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
European court denies overreaching on asylum and immigration
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has hit back at criticism that it is overreaching its original remit on asylum and immigration. Alain Berset, the secretary general of the Council of Europe (CoE), which oversees and enforces ECHR rulings, said the court should not be 'politicised' or 'face political pressure' after nine CoE member states challenged its interpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights. 'Institutions that protect fundamental rights cannot bend to political cycles,' he wrote in a statement. 'If they do, we risk eroding the very stability they were built to ensure.' Earlier this month, Italy and Denmark urged other European countries to sign a letter criticising the Strasbourg court for tying national lawmakers' hands with migration issues. The letter said the court was making it difficult to 'make political decisions in our own democracies', according to the EurActiv website, which first obtained a copy. It called for a 'new and open-minded conversation' about how the court interprets the convention. The letter was ultimately signed by nine CoE member states, including Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland. The court is not an EU body, but part of the larger and older Council of Europe, of which Britain is also a member. All 27 EU member states belong to the 46-state human rights watchdog and are signatories to the convention. Mr Berset admitted that the issue of migration is a 'complex challenge' and that 'democracies must always remain open to reflection', but urged caution in how such discussions are approached. 'Clarity about the role of the institution is essential,' he said, noting that all 46 member states had 'freely signed and ratified' the convention. 'It exists to protect the rights and values they committed to defend,' he continued. 'Upholding the independence and impartiality of the court is our bedrock. 'The court has brought its principles to life, guiding European states through threats to judicial independence, political turmoil, even war.' Sir Keir Starmer announced plans to limit judges' powers to block migrant deportations using the convention earlier this month. The Prime Minister has held talks on illegal migration with Giorgia Meloni, Italy's hard-Right prime minister, and Mette Frederiksen, Denmark's prime minister, since his election last year. But Sir Keir has ruled out leaving the European Court of Human Rights, having previously said doing so would represent a 'betrayal' of Britain's role in the drafting of the convention. 'We will never withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights. Churchill himself was among the chief architects of the Convention,' he said, speaking at Blenheim Palace in July 2024. On Saturday, a new paper from Policy Exchange questioned the view that the European Convention on Human Rights is a 'British legacy', and disputed claims that leaving the Convention would constitute a 'betrayal' of Sir Winston Churchill. The report argues that, while Britain helped draft the convention, its modern form is far removed from the limited safeguard against fascism and communism originally envisioned by the government. The report was backed by Lord Jonathan Sumption, former Supreme Court Justice, and historian Andrew Roberts, Baron Roberts of Belgravia. 'Invoking the memory of Churchill to support the ECHR, or to oppose UK withdrawal from it, is either base opportunism or basic historical misunderstanding,' wrote Lord Roberts, author of Churchill: Walking with Destiny. 'The historical record matters and the memory of Churchill should not be weaponised for political advantage, not least in service of a cause that he would have viewed as wholly incompatible with parliamentary democracy and the prerogatives of the nation state.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
