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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Sterilisation halted: Panchkula grapples with rising stray dog menace
Residents of Panchkula are increasingly carrying sticks for protection during their morning and evening walks, a direct consequence of a surging stray dog population and a two-month halt in sterilisation efforts. As per the livestock Census-2019, there were 2,340 dogs in Panchkula. An MC official informed, no new survey was conducted recently. The municipal corporation (MC) acknowledged the stalled sterilization drive, stating that a new tender is currently undergoing technical scrutiny and will be allotted soon. Meanwhile, daily dog bite cases at civil hospital, Sector-6, range from 12 to 15. Mayor Kulbhushan Goyal said 300 to 400 dog bite cases are reported every month. Despite a November 2023 directive from the Punjab and Haryana high court mandating compensation for dog bite victims (minimum ₹10,000 per tooth mark and ₹20,000 per 0.2 cm wound where flesh is torn), the district administration currently lacks a clear policy or dedicated funds for such compensation. Sources indicate the local administration has sought guidance from the chief secretary on policy formulation. While applications for compensation are being considered, it remains undecided whether the policy will cover victims retrospectively. Goyal added that the MC is prepared to provide compensation but is unable to do so without a decision from higher authorities. However, the state government's Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Antyodaya Parivar Suraksha Yojana (DAYALU) scheme does offer financial assistance to families who have suffered accidental death or permanent disability due to stray animals, including dog bites. However, this scheme covers only those families with an annual income below ₹1.80 lakh. A health officer from the MC informed that around 2,000 dogs were sterilised last year at the Sukhdarshanpur village centre. The Animal Birth Control (ABC) and Anti-Rabies Vaccination (ARV) programmes, costing ₹1,500 per dog for sterilisation, are outsourced to firms responsible for catching and releasing the dogs at the same location post-procedure. Experts suggest that public affection and feeding of street dogs inadvertently contribute to their increased numbers as they tend to settle and multiply in those areas. Colonel SK Datta (retired), RWA president of Sector 12, emphasised the difficulty for residents to use parks and even roads due to the escalating stray dog presence, making carrying a stick a 'necessary' precaution.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Panchkula MC approves Rs 17cr development works in finance committee meeting
1 2 3 Panchkula: The Finance and Contract Committee of the municipal corporation met on Friday under the chairmanship of mayor Kulbhushan Goyal, during which 11 out of 19 agendas were approved. Key development works worth over Rs 17 crore received the green light in the presence of municipal commissioner Aparajita and joint commissioner Gagan Chauhan. Among the major decisions, the committee approved revised park maintenance rates, increasing the amount given to park development committees from Rs 4.4 to Rs 4.62 per square metre, reflecting a 5% hike to improve upkeep and services. The long-pending tender for work at the Old Age Home was also approved. It was decided that 80 beds would be reserved for senior citizens and 80 for critically ill patients, with first aid facilities available on-site. An NGO will be entrusted with operations, covering 50% of the bed costs, while the MC will bear 5% of the remaining costs. Previously set room rates — Rs 3,500 for non-AC and Rs 5,000 for AC rooms — will remain unchanged. However, the meal rate was increased from Rs 100 to Rs 250 to ensure nutritious food and fruit for residents. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like USDJPY đang đi lên không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo In ward 11, Sector 11, the budget for the community centre and multipurpose hall was re-approved, with a tender worth Rs 4.93 crore sanctioned for the project. The mayor said some proposals have been sent back for review and will be presented in the next committee meeting. Other approvals Rs 10.68 lakh for installing water coolers, water purifiers, and iron frames in various areas Rs 1.75 crore for stormwater line and road repairs in the New Housing Board Colony, ward 8, Sector 19 Rs 1.64 crore for resurfacing internal roads in Mansa Devi Complex, Sector 5 Rs 2.41 crore for remaining B and C roads in sectors 8, 9, 10 (ward 4). Rs 2.18 crore for strengthening roads and parking areas in Sectors 7 and 16 (ward 3). Rs 1.97 crore for remaining road work in ward 13, Sector 21 Rs 57.37 lakh for resurfacing roads in sectors 17 and 18
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Pkl to have five material recovery facilities soon
Panchkula: The municipal corporation of Panchkula has planned to shut down all existing waste collection centres in the city and replace them with five new material recovery facilities (MRFs) for municipal solid waste. This initiative aims to improve solid waste management and sanitation standards in the city. To implement this plan, the MC has approached Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP), requesting land for the construction of the proposed MRFs. Following this, the MC aims to start the construction work at these sites and gradually shut down all collection centres. "We have no land with us, so we have written to the HSVP to provide land to us for these five centres. The MC is even ready to buy land if they agree to give the same. Once built, we will shut all existing 40-42 collection centres," mayor Kulbhushan Goyal told TOI. Some residents are doubtful of these plans. "Building five MRFs is a big thing. Will they be constructed as per the advisory of the ministry of housing and urban affairs? The MRF should not be for namesake; it should have all the required machines and equipment," commented Mohit Gupta, founder of Solution Box, a city-based help group. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 25세 미만의 로봇 전투 애호가에게는 이 게임을 플레이하지 않는 것이 좋습니다. 기계 경기장 Undo Equipment required in MRF As per the ministry's advisory for MRF, equipment such as weighbridge, single window printer scale, conveyor system, ferrous metal separation, air blower, shredders, compactors, agglomeration, and extrusion balers are to be put in at the MRFs. At present, the first dedicated material recovery facility has been built and is expected to soon open for operation. The MRF, built on 3.5 acres at Alipur village, is 18 km away from the city. The garbage generated in Panchkula city will be segregated into dry and wet garbage at the centre and later transported to the Patvi processing plant in Ambala. A number of compost pits, a drainage system, segregation points, leachate treatment unit, sheds, and a boundary wall are part of this facility. An MRF is a specialised facility that processes mixed waste to recover and prepare recyclable materials for the market. They play a crucial role in waste management by reducing landfill waste and enabling resource recovery.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Pkl MC finally picks firm to finish its bldg stuck for yrs
1 2 3 4 Panchkula: Finally, the Panchkula municipal corporation has finalised a firm that will complete the construction of its new office building, whose work has been stuck for years. The firm quoted Rs 24 crore for the job, which was the lowest bid in the recent tendering process. The tenders were floated two to three times to find a company for the long-pending work, but it only led to a further delay. Now, the confirmation has been sent to the Haryana chief minister for the final nod. Once approved, the work will start here with a nine-month deadline. MC commissioner Aparajita confirmed that the lowest bidding agency has been finalised. "The file has now been sent to the CM for the final approval," mayor Kulbhushan Goyal added. The urban local bodies department earlier granted approval to complete the pending work, clearing the way for floating a new tender. The building's main structure in Sector 3 is already in place, but finishing tasks such as tiling, electrical work, painting, remain incomplete. Earlier, the previous contractor completed work worth around Rs 11 crore before the MC terminated the contract due to discrepancies found in its execution. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Fibra TIM fino a 2,5 Gbps da 24,90€/mese per già clienti mobili. Affrettati! TIM Scopri di più Undo Approximately Rs 17 crore of work is still pending. Residents face hassles At present, Panchkula MC operates from three separate offices spread across Sectors 4, 12A, and 14. This inconveniences residents who have to visit multiple locations to get their issues resolved. The situation is complicated further as officers and engineering staff are located in different sectors, making it difficult for the public to receive prompt services. In Sector 14, one of the branch offices is cramped under the basement stairs due to space constraints.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Panchkula's MRF to open soon in Alipur
Panchkula: In a major move towards solid waste management , Panchkula's first dedicated material recovery facility (MRF) has been built and will soon be opened for operation. According to the local municipal corporation, the MRF is almost was constructed for about Rs 2 crore. Now, the boundary wall will be built here, and for this, an additional nearly Rs 1 crore has been approved. Once the boundary wall work is completed, it will be opened."The facility is ready. The wall around it was broken, so the boundary will be built and will soon be started," mayor Kulbhushan Goyal told MRF, built on 3.5 acres at Alipur village, is 18 km away from the city. The garbage generated in Panchkula city will be segregated into dry and wet garbage at the centre and later transported to the Patvi processing plant in Ambala. A number of compost pits, a drainage system, segregation points, leachate treatment unit, sheds, and a boundary wall are part of this city at present has no MRF site. It was earlier using Jhuriwala as a temporary measure. However, it recently told the National Green Tribunal that no MRF exists at the Jhuriwala site, and that the daily 200 metric tonnes of garbage brought here is cleared the same day. As per the MC, the dumping ground at Jhuriwala ground was it claims all the waste at Sector 23 dumping ground will be removed before Aug 31, only 1.70 lakh metric tonnes of waste is left and will be cleared in the final phase of the project. The clearance operation will cost over Rs 12 crore. The previous contract resulted in the removal of 3.72 lakh metric tonnes of waste over three years. The second phase has been allocated to the same contractor to accelerate progress, given the urgent environmental and hygiene concerns.
