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Indian Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Self-congratulatory report card: AAP slams BJP govt's 100 days in power; Cong says ‘deserves zero rating'
The AAP delivered a scathing 'failed' verdict on the BJP's 100-day performance after forming a government in Delhi. The Delhi Congress also issued a list of 'sins' of the government. AAP Delhi convenor Saurabh Bharadwaj accused the government of abandoning key welfare schemes, failing to deliver poll promises, and claimed that the party pushed Delhiites into distress. In a letter to CM Rekha Gupta, Bharadwaj wrote, 'The BJP government has completed 100 days in Delhi, but in these 100 days, the people of Delhi have had to endure many hardships. Delhi is experiencing long and frequent power cuts. Electricity prices have gone up significantly. Private schools have started arbitrarily increasing fees.' At a press conference, Bharadwaj said, 'We've seen in films that mischievous children who fail in school sometimes make their own fake report cards. A similar mischievous children's government is currently running Delhi… How is it possible that the same child who gave the exam also creates their own report card and declares they passed?' Listing several questions for the BJP government, Bharadwaj said, 'Where is the Rs 2,500 promised to women? Today is May 30, and there's no trace of it.' He further questioned, 'When will 10,000 bus marshals, rendered jobless by the L-G, be reinstated and given permanent jobs as promised?' The AAP leader also questioned fee hikes in private schools, and the BJP's failure to roll back school fees despite claiming audits: 'Under BJP rule, loot is the system; private schools have hiked fees in an inhumane manner.' On healthcare, Bharadwaj said, 'The BJP government scrapped Farishtey Yojana and Daak Yojana, which provided free treatment at private hospitals for the poor… Hundreds of accident victims have not received treatment. This is the direct impact of the BJP shutting down the scheme.' Bharadwaj said the 'Report Card' would be sent to all MLAs, MPs, and members of the media. 'We cannot let this self-assessment fool the public. Delhi deserves better,' he said. Addressing the media at Rajiv Bhawan, Delhi unit chief Devender Yadav alleged that the Rekha Gupta government had failed on all fronts and claimed it deserved a 'zero' rating for its performance so far. 'The people of Delhi voted the BJP to power after 27 years with great hope, but all they have received in return are false claims and betrayal,' Yadav said. He listed what he termed the '10 sins' of the new government: accused the government's Rs 1 lakh crore budget of being misleading, questioned the allocation of Z-Plus security to the Delhi BJP president, allegation of indulging in large-scale corruption in electricity procurement, criticism over the appointment Kapil Mishra as a minister who has previously been accused in communal riots, of rebranding existing schemes instead of initiating original ones, and for endangering the livelihood of the poor through a crackdown on street vending, among others.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
‘Good roads cost less:' Utah infrastructure receives ‘C+' grade from engineers, above national average
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — The Utah section of the American Society of Civil Engineers released its 2025 Report Card for Utah's Infrastructure on Thursday, with grades released for 12 different categories that were measured. A spokesperson with the shared his thoughts on the report card. Overall, Utah earned a 'C+' grade, one of three states to receive this grade, along with Georgia and Wisconsin. The grade is also the highest the ASCE has given to any state and is just above the national average of 'C' in the , which was released in March. Police ramp up education for 100 Deadliest Days The state's aviation infrastructure was the only category to see a grade increase, while three categories saw decreases: bridges, stormwater and transit. All other categories remained the same from 2020. Here are the grades for each category measured: B+ — Roads B — Bridges B- — Drinking Water, Solid Waste, Transit C+ — Aviation, Dams, Hazardous Waste C — Stormwater, Wastewater D+ — Canals D- — Levees Craig Friant, Chair of the Report Card, said that state leaders have taken steps to ensure the reliability of infrastructure systems as more people move to the state, but he added that will also create problems with water supply. 'A growing population and more frequent droughts also mean our water supply faces ongoing threats,' Friant said in the report. 'While Utahns have drastically reduced their water usage, there are ongoing challenges, and leaders need to be proactive with their solutions.' The report cited that the investment in infrastructure from Utah leaders helped the state earn high grades for roads and bridges. It also cited state lawmakers' approval of $14 billion in funding for transportation in 2023, spread over six years, as another factor in the grade increase for roads. John Gleason, the public relations director with UDOT, shared his thoughts on the grades for roads and bridges, most of which are managed by the department. 'We put a lot of focus into maintaining our roads, keeping them in good shape. We have a saying that 'good roads cost less,' and what that means is if we can do these maintenance projects and keep them in shape… then that staves off the big capacity projects,' Gleason told ABC4. UDOT's bridge management program is very 'robust,' Gleason shared. He said that UDOT has a great understanding of the life cycle of bridges and what maintenance needs to be done to make them last. He said that funding for these projects is what helped roads and bridges receive these higher grades. 'We've had a lot of big capacity projects in the last few decades, you know, it was a different story before the Winter Olympics 2002, but over the years we've had a major commitment by our state leaders,' Gleason stated. 'They understand the importance of a good transportation system and what that means for the economy.' Gleason said that UDOT has been innovating with its construction of bridges. He stressed that this innovation helps them be wise with the taxpayer money that goes into these projects. 'We've been leaders in the way that we build bridges and the way that we maintain bridges for a long time,' he said. 'We don't say 'this is the way it's always been done in the past,' we always look for new innovative ways that are going to save time and money.' Double-tracking the frontrunner is a big project for UDOT, Gleason shared. He said that they have committed not only to moving vehicles, but moving people. UDOT is also working on improvements to walking and biking trails as well as connections to transit. 'It really speaks to the quality of life that we have here in Utah…' Gleason said. 'We want to make sure that we can maintain that and even make things better here in the future.' The full report is . Latest Headlines: Utah's House to elect new leadership. Here's who's running 'Good roads cost less:' Utah infrastructure receives 'C+' grade from engineers, above national average Salt Lake woman dies in crash after allegedly stealing a car, fleeing from police Syracuse police release photo of assault suspect, provide update Intermountain Health breaks ground on new St. George clinic Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
25 Investigates: New poll suggests Mass. parents more worried about student academics
Parents are increasingly worried about their children's student achievement in school. That's according to a new poll from EdTrust in Massachusetts and MassINC Polling Group shared with 25 Investigates. The statewide survey went out to 1,126 parents of Massachusetts students enrolled in grades K-12, oversampling Black, Latino and Asian parents. 'We have seen elevated rates of chronic absenteeism, and we know students continue to face ongoing struggles with mental health,' says Jennie Williamson, the state director of the EdTrust in Massachusetts. There are also academic struggles as 25 Investigates has documented. In 2024, 40% of Massachusetts 4th graders were reading at or above grade level, according to The Nation's Report Card. Williamson says 5 years post-COVID, students and families are still grappling with the profound impacts of the pandemic while districts face shrinking budgets. The poll says 43% of Massachusetts parents expressed concern this year about their students' academic performance. That's up from 36% when EdTrust asked that question in 2022. It's more acute for parents of students with disabilities of whom 60% say they are somewhat or very concerned. 69% of parents of multilingual learners say they're concerned. '45% of parents report being concerned about their child's mental health and emotional health,' Williamson said. That worry is also higher for parents of students with disabilities at 63%. Williamson said the survey also revealed a persistent digital divide. 'The digital divide is not merely a relic of the pandemic, but an ongoing and for some populations, an intensifying issue,' said Williamson. Survey results show only 68% of parents from low-income backgrounds say that their family has access to enough devices, which is down from 80% in 2020. 94% of parents from higher income backgrounds say that they have sufficient access to devices. Williamson says it will be important to see how state lawmakers utilize funds from the fair share tax to address concerns around education, when there are so many competing priorities for investment. The concerns may be influencing trust in schools. 62% of parents said their child's teacher is doing the best they can. 47% said the same about their child's school. 40% felt their child's district was doing the best they can. 'Most school districts are really facing an increasingly precarious financial predicament between the recent expiration of COVID funds and the looming threat of federal funding reductions at the national level,' Williamson said. 'I think our school districts are really struggling to meet the needs of students while facing significant fiscal uncertainty.' Related links: 25 Investigates: Lawmakers, advocates want to revamp reading instruction in Mass. schools 25 Investigates: Massachusetts launching free teacher trainings focused on literacy This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
India.com
20-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Big move by Modi government as India plans to bypass Bangladesh with..., anti India Yunus can only...
Bangladesh in deep trouble after clashing with Modi govt as this 'Report Card' will shake anti-India Yunus, it is about... Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project: After Sheikh Hasina was removed from power in August 2024 and the interim government of Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus came to power, India-Bangladesh relations have only worsened. Moreover, the anti-India stance of the Yunus government has forced India to rethink its strategic issues. As a result, India is now prioritizing connectivity through Myanmar rather than relying on Bangladesh to have strategic control over its Northeast region, more specifically the Siliguri Corridor, called the 'chicken's neck' of India. As part of its Act East Policy, India is fast-tracking the Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project, which connects Kolkata to Mizoram via Myanmar, avoiding the narrow and vulnerable Siliguri corridor, thus bypassing Bangladesh. About Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project Experts say that the Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project is the most significant project that India has undertaken in Myanmar. The Multi Modal Transit Transport Project, jointly identified by India and Myanmar was aimed to create a multi-modal mode of transport for shipment of cargo from the eastern ports of India to Myanmar. The purpose of the project also included to connect the northeastern region of India through Myanmar. As per a report carried by news agency IANS, the project provides a strategic link to the North-East, thereby reducing pressure on the Siliguri Corridor. The historic project includes a waterway component of 158 km on the river Kaladan, from Sittwe to Paletwa. The project also includes a road component of 109 km from Paletwa to Zorinpui, on the India-Myanmar border in Mizoram. Readers should note that the project started in 2008 but due to various reasons including the ethnic conflicts in Myanmar, the project growth has slowed down. However, as per the officials in the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), the delay in completion of the vital project owing to numerous reasons, the cost of the project has increased eight to nine times. How Kaladan Transport Project will help India bypass Bangladesh After the Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project is completed, the Kolkata-Mizoram route will be shortened by about 1,000 km, saving 3–4 days of travel time and also reduce India's dependence on Bangladesh. (With inputs from agencies)
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
NJ mom calls out Democrats for 'infuriating' focus on Trump, detention centers as students fall behind
A New Jersey mother argues Democrats in her state are so focused on fighting the Trump administration that they've left their own constituents behind as Garden State students struggle. "It's really just infuriating," Christina Calvanico Greenberg, a mom of two, told "Fox & Friends" Tuesday. "My children are 13 and 15. They've gone through the Keyport school system. Our high school has a 14% proficiency rate in science. Why are they not storming and saying, 'What is going on in these districts? You're receiving millions of dollars. You have millions going in. Why is that not a priority?" Ice Facility Democrats 'Stormed' Holds Child Rapists, Murderers: Officials A trio of Democratic lawmakers said they were justified in "storming" an ICE facility in Newark last week, arguing that President Donald Trump's administration is "weaponizing law enforcement." Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was also present and was arrested and charged with trespassing. "Why are detention centers where we're focusing? As a mother, it's incredibly infuriating," Greenberg responded. Read On The Fox News App The Nation's Report Card indicates that only 38% of 8th graders in the Garden State are proficient in reading, while only 37% are proficient in math. In February, Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy hinted at a brighter future for education by saying the state's budget would provide "the single largest investment" into New Jersey's public schools in history. President Trump's Approval Ratings Slide, But Democrats' Poll Numbers Hitting New Lows "With the funding, we're not merely investing in the success of our state students – which we obviously are – [but] we are also helping every working parent save more of their money because every additional dollar the state spends on public education is a dollar our families get to save in property taxes," he said at the time. But Greenberg failed to find the words convincing, arguing sky-high costs for educational funding have not yielded satisfactory results. "I'm a little confused because Keyport is a very blue-collar town. We have a lot of amazing, hard-working people. We also have a very large senior citizen population here. A 20% raise to our taxes was going to be approximately $1,000 to $1,500 per household…" she said, a price tag she says seems impossible for constituents footing the bill. "I honestly don't know how he's putting his head on the pillow every night," Greenberg said of the governor. "I don't know how seniors in our town are affording this. And I don't know how middle-class families are shelling out that extra thousand dollars a year right now." Fox News' Anders Hagstrom contributed to this article source: NJ mom calls out Democrats for 'infuriating' focus on Trump, detention centers as students fall behind
