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Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
NMC Commissioner Flags Off Traffic Park Renovation Work
Nagpur: Municipal commissioner Abhijeet Chaudhary on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for the renovation of the Gyanyogi Dr Shrikant Jichkar Children's Traffic Park. The project is being undertaken through Union minister Nitin Gadkari's MPLAD (Members of Parliament Local Area Development) Fund. Renovation plans include construction of a shed for the application acceptance centre, asphalting of existing roads, installation of traffic direction indicators and signboards, and thermoplastic painting for zebra crossings and lane markings. Pedestrian paths on both sides of the internal roads will be repaired and levelled, while model structures representing schools, clinics, banks/ATMs, and government offices will be set up to create a realistic traffic learning environment. Social organisation Jan Aakrosh will conduct traffic safety training for students from various city schools at the park. Chaudhary thanked Gadkari for supporting the park's redevelopment and lauded Jan Aakrosh for its long-standing efforts in traffic safety education. He assured that the NMC would ensure quality work and extend all necessary support. Jan Aakrosh president Prakash Khandekar emphasised that instilling proper traffic discipline in young minds would yield long-term benefits for road safety. Secretary Ravindra Kaskhedikar outlined the group's awareness initiatives. Deputy municipal commissioner Ganesh Rathod, executive engineer Kamlesh Chavan, deputy engineer Sachin Chamate, and Jan Aakrosh office-bearers, including vice-president Anil Joshi, were present. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Shiv Sena (UBT) stages unique protest in Dombivli against ‘boxer minister' and ‘online card-playing minister'
KALYAN: As part of the state-wide Jan Aakrosh protest organised by the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) against certain ministers in the Maharashtra government, a unique demonstration was held in Dombivli. During the protest, participants staged symbolic boxing to target the so-called 'boxer minister' accused of assaulting a waiter, and enacted a mock card game to ridicule the minister who was caught playing online cards during the Assembly session. These symbolic acts were aimed at exposing alleged misconduct and embarrassing the government. The protest was led by Shiv Sena (UBT) Kalyan District President Dipesh Mhatre. Addressing the gathering, party workers alleged that the actions of these ministers had tarnished Maharashtra's image. They demanded strict action against such ministers to restore public trust. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Congress launches QR code system for ticket applications
Patna: In a unique initiative, the state Congress has launched a QR code-based system for ticket distribution to potential candidates for the upcoming assembly elections. The new system allows any interested person to apply for a party ticket without paying a registration scanning the QR code, users are redirected to a comprehensive application form that seeks detailed information about the applicants, including their current status, involvement in social activities and social media presence – factors that will help assess their public appeal. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Candidates must complete and submit the form in full. The party high command will then review each application before making decisions on candidatures. A party official said the Congress war room is equipped with a representative from every district, each with a full digital set-up (computer or laptop), to receive and process applicants' biodata."Bihar is ready for change… If you want to join the wave of change, raise your voice in Congress today! Scan the QR code for a ticket and step towards the future of Bihar," read a social media post by the Bihar Youth Congress on Thursday."The idea allows anyone to apply for party tickets from anywhere without paying any fee. All that one needs is to submit proofs of their social activities and involvement in the Congress-sponsored campaigns such as Har Ghar Jhanda Abhiyan and Jan Aakrosh meetings," president Rajesh Kumar told TOI on who claims credit for the concept, said the initiative has been launched to connect with grassroots workers and fairly evaluate how many among them are equipped to contest elections. "But what is more important is if someone applies for a party ticket, that means they are influenced by the party ideology and this discovery can be of much help for the party in the future," he added.A senior party official said the move was also intended to curb the influence of "power brokers" and ensure a level playing field for all aspirants. "We had information that one influential person was lobbying for tickets in multiple parties simultaneously, while genuine candidates were being sidelined. This initiative ensures every ticket aspirant gets a fair chance to apply," said a senior Congress functionary on condition of anonymity.
