CM opens Foot-overbridge at Shakurpur
Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit also inaugurated a foot-overbridge at Shakurpur Colony in the presence of Union Minister Kapil Sibal and PWD Minister Raj Kumar Chauhan. Speaking on the occasion, Dikshit asaid that Delhi would have a large number of elevated sections in next 2-3 years. laying the foundation stone for construction of 2.10 km corridor from Prembari Pul to Azadpur on Ring Road, Dikshit on Friday said that the infrastructure development in Delhi has brought a massive change in the transport scenario. This would also include an elevated section of 1.6 km. The project is part of the Rs 2,400 cr project to make Vikaspuri to Wazirabad, a signal-free stretch.
Sheila briefs party MlAs on media campaign
After giving tips to her Cabinet colleagues few days ago, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Friday briefed her party MlAs on media campaign being started by her Government to highlight achievements of 15 years Congress regime. She had earlier advised her ministers to counter BJP propaganda and highlights the Government achievements. According to sources, the Government has called experts on social media who would give tips to Congress MlAs on Saturday to reach out more people during elections.
50 ambulances added to Delhi’s CATS
A fleet of 50 ambulances was added by Delhi Government to its Centralised Accident and Trauma Service (CATS) to tackle the problem of shortage of emergency vehicles and ensure pre-hospital medical care to patients. With the induction of the new fleet, the total number of ambulances available with CATS is now 151. The new ambulances were flagged off by Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit. She said the ambulances are equipped with all emergency medical facilities. She said the ambulances can be called by dialing 102 and 1099. All the ambulances have GPS devices and their operation will be monitored from a state-of-the-art control room which will function round-the-clock.
New Director Gen Med Services (Army) appointed
lt Gen SS Panwar has been appointed as the Director General Medical Services (Army) and Senior Colonel Commandant of AMC. His appointment was made on June 1. A recipient of the reputed Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM), Panwar has led a service career of 35 years and has teaching experience of 22 years. Besides, he has been an ENT specialist in many of the army and military hospitals.