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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
45 contractual doctors appointed under NHM to boost urban healthcare
Varanasi: The District Health Committee in Varanasi has appointed 45 contractual doctors under National Health Mission (NHM) to serve in urban hospitals, enhancing healthcare services in the region. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This move aims to strengthen medical infrastructure and provide better care to the local population. DM Satyendra Kumar chaired the District Health Committee's monthly review meeting on Saturday, instructing officials to distribute appointment letters to 45 contractual doctors through public representatives. The DM issued a warning letter to the block programme manager of Kashi Vidyapeeth, selected under the National Health Mission, for prolonged absence and instructed for action. He said that to encourage vaccination of pregnant women and children under regular immunisation, resistant families should be motivated, and support from civil defence, influential persons, public representatives, and local institutions should be sought. He gave instructions to increase vaccination achievements in Harhua, Kashi Vidyapeeth, Baragaon, and urban areas. Emphasising the increase of maternity centres under the Janani Suraksha Yojana, the DM instructed officials to ensure 100% payment to all beneficiaries and ASHA workers. Reviewing communicable disease control campaign, he said that all departments should work in coordination and special attention should be given to identified hotspot areas. Chief development officer Himanshu Nagpal said that 100% supervision of health, sanitation, and nutrition days conducted in rural and urban areas should be in-charge medical officers should promptly ensure the availability of necessary equipment by obtaining information on weighing machines and other devices available at Anganwadi centres. Additionally, the meeting reviewed programs conducted under the National Routine Immunisation Program and the National Health Mission. Chief medical officer Dr Sandeep Chaudhary provided information on the achievements of all ongoing programs through a PPT. also spoke on the occasion.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Gaya roll revision reveals 1.5 L ineligible voters
Gaya: The ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Gaya district has revealed that there are 1,50,005 ineligible voters, which include 62,803 dead, 60,578 permanently transferred and 26,824 having double entry. The data, based on the report received from the booth level officers (BLOs), was presented by district magistrate-cum-district election officer Shashank Shubhankar at a meeting with representatives of political parties at the collectorate on Friday. The DM said, "A total of 30,95,428 enumeration forms were distributed through the BLOs out of which 28,17,758 have been received from the electors. The work of uploading 27,10,100 forms through the App has also been completed." He added: "Total number of polling stations previously approved by the Election Commission in Gaya district is 3,262. Due to more than 1,200 voters at some places, the newly proposed polling stations are 604. After rationalisation, the number of proposed polling stations is 3,866 in 10 assembly segments in the district," he added. The DM appealed to the representatives to activate the booth-level agents so that they can coordinate with BLOs in providing the forms to the electors, who are left out. He also received feedback and suggestions regarding the ongoing revision exercise.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘CS nod must for calling DMs for dept meetings'
New Delhi: With the reporting of several instances of district magistrates being called for meetings and inspections by different departments on short notice, divisional commissioner Neeraj Semwal recently issued a circular stating that prior concurrence from the chief secretary was a must before such discussions. While accepting that inter-departmental coordination was essential, Semwal said such frequent and uncoordinated scheduling of meetings was adversely impacting the ability of DMs to perform their core responsibilities, including court work and other quasi-judicial functions, field inspections, grievance redressal, execution and supervision of departmental schemes, law and order functions, and monitoring of district-level developmental and revenue matters. Being the most important cog in the administrative wheel, which stays in direct touch with the public, BJP govt has involved DMs in several key projects. Delhi has 11 districts, each having a DM, an additional DM and sub-divisional magistrates. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi Semwal added that the DM offices were located in different parts of Delhi and calling them for various meetings or inspections adversely affected the functioning of their offices. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo The circular mentioned that seeking prior concurrence of the chief secretary would ensure prioritisation and proper time management. Wherever feasible, DMs should be allowed to participate through videoconferencing, especially in routine review or briefing meetings. "Departments are advised to coordinate among themselves to avoid repetitive meetings on overlapping issues. Consolidated meetings may be encouraged instead of department-specific, fragmented sessions," the circular pointed out. It advised that the departments must give an advance notice of a minimum of 48 hours to DMs for any meeting, which would help them plan their work accordingly or nominate competent officers for the meeting. "The necessity of the physical presence of DM must be clearly justified. If the agenda can be addressed by ADM or other senior officers, departments are encouraged to accept representation at that level," Semwal said.
Daily Maverick
5 days ago
- Health
- Daily Maverick
New foot and mouth disease outbreak among Free State cattle, 270 cases now in 5 provinces
The rapid spread of the disease – and the top-notch operations that have been hit – underscore mounting concerns about South Africa's capacity to rise to the challenge of biosecurity and is a hammer blow to the livestock sector. A new foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak has been detected in the Free State, bringing a total of 270 cases spanning five provinces, the Department of Agriculture said. The latest outbreak occurred on a commercial farm in Moqhaka Local Municipality in the Kroonstad state veterinary area, the department said late on Monday (15 July). 'Trace-back activities are ongoing to determine the source of the infection, while farms in the surrounding 10km radius are undergoing surveillance to determine the possible extent of the spread,' it said. 'As of July 2025, a total of 270 FMD outbreaks have been reported across five provinces in South Africa. Of these, 249 outbreaks remain unresolved, while 21 have undergone resolution.' KwaZulu-Natal is the hotspot, with 191 reported outbreaks, of which 172 remain active. The Eastern Cape has also been hard hit, with 40 recorded outbreaks and 38 of them still active. 'Since May 2025 Gauteng has reported 32 outbreaks, North West has four open outbreaks, while Mpumalanga has reported three outbreaks,' the department said. The Gauteng outbreaks have included the world's largest feedlot, operated by Karan Beef, a facility renowned for its strict measures on this front. The rapid spread of the disease – and the top-notch operations that have been hit – underscore mounting concerns about South Africa's capacity to rise to the challenge of biosecurity and is a hammer blow to the livestock sector. There have also been concerns about potential shortages driving up beef prices, but agricultural economists maintain that the export bans triggered by the outbreaks will boost domestic supplies and possibly bring meat prices down. DM
Emirates 24/7
5 days ago
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
Dubai Municipality completes AED190 million landscaping projects
Dubai Municipality has completed a series of landscaping and afforestation projects across major intersections and roadways in the emirate during the first half of 2025. Valued at AED190 million and covering more than three million square metres, the projects form part of the Municipality's broader strategy to green and beautify Dubai, support the objectives of the Green Dubai initiative, and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors in line with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. The landscaping works spanned several strategic locations, including the intersection of Al Khail Road with Latifa bint Hamdan Street; the intersection of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Street with Tripoli Street; Sheikh Rashid Street from the junction with Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street to Al Mina Road; Sheikh Zayed Road from the 7th Interchange (entry point to Dubai from Abu Dhabi); and Al Khawaneej Street at the intersection with Al Amardi Street. In total, the Municipality planted more than 300,000 trees and seedlings, along with 222,500 square metres of ground covers and flowers. The projects incorporated smart, sustainable irrigation systems featuring underground pump designs to optimise surface space. These systems are connected to remote-control networks supported by Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, enabling real-time monitoring and water-use efficiency to ensure sustainable irrigation practices. His Excellency Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, said the new landscaping projects form part of the Municipality's ongoing efforts to enhance the urban and aesthetic appeal of Dubai and increase the sustainability and attractiveness of public spaces. The initiatives are aligned with the highest standards of innovative and sustainable landscaping practices and support the urban environment pillar of Dubai's Quality of Life Strategy 2033. He added: 'Our aim is to reinforce Dubai's distinctive urban and aesthetic identity and solidify its position as a leading sustainable global city. We seek to offer a vibrant and healthy living environment that upholds the highest standards of quality of life for residents and visitors, while maintaining a harmonious balance between the urban, architectural, and environmental landscape.' Bader Anwahi, CEO of the Public Facilities Agency at Dubai Municipality, said: 'The landscaping projects were developed in accordance with specific urban and environmental criteria, with a focus on selecting diverse plant species adapted to the local climate. This enhances the beauty and unique character of public spaces. We also increased the planting of native and ornamental species cultivated in Dubai Municipality's nurseries. In addition, we unified the aesthetic of Dubai's main entry points by installing similar decorative fencing, using carefully selected colour schemes that reflect the emirate's identity and provide visitors with a welcoming sense of arrival.' The projects incorporated the planting of native trees such as sidr, ghaf, and neem, alongside ornamental varieties including chorisia, washingtonia, royal poinciana, millingtonia, albizia, and bougainvillaea. In addition to landscaping works, Dubai Municipality further enhanced the appeal and aesthetic quality of the city's unique urban design, particularly at key intersections and main roads. For instance, the intersection of Al Khail Road and Latifa bint Hamdan Street was fitted with vertical lighting inspired by traditional Arab architecture. These lights are harmoniously integrated with the surrounding landscape design and change colours to mark national occasions, adding a distinctive visual element that reflects the city's creative design ethos. By the end of Q1 2025, Dubai Municipality was managing more than 5.5 million trees and seedlings, 8.7 million square metres of green areas, 2 million square metres of seasonal flowers, 6.3 million square metres of ground covers, and 1.3 million linear metres of plant fencing. In 2024 alone, the Municipality planted 216,500 trees—an average of 600 new trees per day. The total area of green space increased to 391.5 hectares in 2024, up from 234 hectares in 2023. These milestones reaffirm Dubai Municipality's commitment to sustainable urban development and its ongoing efforts to position Dubai as one of the world's most attractive, liveable, and environmentally conscious cities.
