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Express Tribune
7 hours ago
- General
- Express Tribune
Cleanliness drive set for Eid
The Rawalpindi Waste Management Company (RWMC) has finalised preparations across the Rawalpindi division to ensure the collection of animal waste and cleanliness during Eidul Azha. Chief Executive Officer Rana Sajid Zafar briefed the media, stating the company will carry out a cleanliness operation in 6 districts, 22 tehsils, 407 union councils, and 2,444 villages of the Rawalpindi division. All employee leaves have been cancelled for the Eid cleanliness operation. A total of 11,687 sanitation workers and 2,823 vehicles will take part in the operation. Moreover, 73 permanent and 168 mobile transfer stations have been established.
Express Tribune
5 days ago
- General
- Express Tribune
Murree sets up cattle market for Eidul Azha
The Murree district administration has set up a dedicated cattle market to facilitate citizens ahead of Eidul Azha. The market was inaugurated recently at the ground located below Jheka Gali on Hill Dholu Road, one of the most picturesque spots in Murree city, where the Municipal Corporation has organised the facility. The Municipal Corporation has urged livestock sellers and buyers from the local community to cooperate with the administration and bring their animals to the designated market. Issuing official instructions, Murree Deputy Commissioner Agha Zaheer Abbas Shirazi emphasised that the cattle market has been established at a specific location to ensure cleanliness during the Eid festivities. He further warned that no cattle markets would be allowed on other roads or areas, and that a strict action would be taken against anyone violating these regulations. On the other hand, the Rawalpindi Waste Management Company (RWMC) has finalised cleaning arrangements, including the removal of waste ahead of Eid under Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's vision and "Suthra Punjab Programme". Following the directives of RWMC CEO Rana Sajid Safdar, a grand cleaning operation is underway across all tehsils of the Rawalpindi Division. This operation includes specialised waste clearance and sanitation efforts in city streets, highways, markets, residential areas, and cattle markets, running round the clock. With Eidul Azha approaching, waste lifting, manual sweeping, lime sprinkling, and immediate cleaning are being conducted daily in all cattle markets of Rawalpindi, including Murree, under a coordinated strategy. The operation manager in Murree, Talha Mir, is supervising the sanitary workers actively deployed in the field. RWMC CEO Safdar is closely monitoring the "Clean Punjab Programme" in the division and reviewing daily field reports.
Express Tribune
18-04-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Dengue larvae detections spark alarm
The sudden spread of dengue mosquitoes and larvae off-season has triggered serious concern among the health department. Experts warn that the recent downpours followed by intense heat have created ideal conditions for dengue outbreaks. Due to a shortage of workers and entomologists, the anti-dengue campaign has taken a hit. Under the 2025 dengue control plan, Rawalpindi has been divided into 4 zones, 8 sectors, and 30 clusters, each with designated in-charges. The Dengue Prevention Act came into force on April 15 and will remain effective until October 15. Under this law, legal actions will be taken against those found responsible for dengue breeding grounds. Hospitals across the city have been instructed to set up dedicated dengue wards starting next month. A meeting of the District Emergency Response Committee, chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner (Headquarters) Abdullah Khan, was held to review the situation. According to the briefing, as part of indoor surveillance, 1,989,272 houses were inspected, with dengue larvae found in 3,052 homes and 5,526 positive containers. In outdoor surveillance, 415,533 locations were checked and larvae were found at 445 sites and 753 containers tested positive. Between April 1 and now, at the town level, 326,163 houses were checked. 1,122 houses had larvae and 1,690 containers were positive. In outdoor efforts over the same period, 98,535 locations were inspected, of which 201 tested positive and larvae were found in 284 containers. So far in 2025, authorities have registered 149 FIRs, sealed 246 sites, issued 805 challans, and imposed fines totalling Rs407,000. During Phase 6 of the sweep-up campaign from March 19 to April 15, 66,283 households were targeted. About 345 indoor teams were deployed, achieving 38.9 per cent of the goal, inspecting 25,979 houses and detecting larvae in 112 homes. In outdoor surveillance, 106 teams inspected 9,309 of the 18,651 targeted locations, identifying larvae at 19 sites. Cleanliness drive The communication teams of the Rawalpindi Waste Management Company (RWMC), carried out their cleanliness awareness campaign in the area of Union Councils (UCs) 14 and 15 and in and out of the Holy Family Hospital (HFH) the other day. According to the RWMC spokesman, the teams asked the shopkeepers and residents of the area to play their part in educating the people about the importance of cleanliness. The teams interacted with the patients and their attendants in the hospital and apprised them about the disposal of medical waste, including syringes, masks, gloves and other items. The teams also distributed leaflets among the people to educate them about the proper disposal of garbage at waste containers placed in every union council of the city. Meanwhile, the RWMC continuously carried out the cleanliness of the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on the occasion of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) cricket matches, which started on April 11. To keep the area neat and clean, the RWMC had deployed additional staff members, including sanitary workers and supervisors, in two shifts at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. RWMC Chief Executive Officer Rana Sajid Safdar said that the areas inside and outside the stadium, including the Double Road and parking areas, were being cleaned daily while workers performed their duties during the matches till the end of the game.
