Statue of Mahatma unveiled at Viceregal lodge
In an attempt to acknowledge Mahatma Gandhi’s long association with Delhi University’s Viceregal lodge, a statue of him by sculptor Amanpreet Singh was unveiled by students from various colleges during the 92nd Foundation Day of the university. In keeping with the Gandhian ideals, the students who initiated the programme were from disadvantaged backgrounds. A new website of the university was also launched on the occasion and the university’s flag was raised by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Dinesh Singh. Singh, in his address, emphasised the need to remember Gandhi’s message that true education lies in understanding the reality of the country and working towards the betterment of deprived people. A programme was also held in the Convention Hall which was dedicated to recognising excellence in teaching and public service. Former teacher and eminent jurist PP Rao, was conferred the Nishtha Dhritih Satyam Samman, a newly-introduced award of the university, for his exceptional achievements and service.
8 grievance cells set up by NMC
North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NMC) has set up eight grievance cells (Citizen Service Centre) to monitor and redress complaints concerning the sanitation and cleanliness of jam-packed neighbourhood of old Delhi, in order to advance locality’s hygiene. The decision was taken to improve the sanitation and reputation of densely populated area of old Delhi, which always witness a huge rush of tourists and businessmen on daily besides residents of the area. Residents can register their grievances at these Citizen Service Centers from 7.30 am to 9.00 am during summers and from 8.30 am to 9.30 am in winters. Citizen Service Centres have been set near Hardayal library, Bagh Diwar, Katra Neel, Chandni Chowk, Paiwalan Road, Dariba Kalan and Chandni Mahal etc.
May Day observed by labour Dept
Delhi Government’s labour Department has highlighted its achievements and steps taken by it for the welfare of labour on the occasion of May Day. “In order to ensure payment of notified minimum rates of wages to all categories of workers employed both in organised as well as unorganized sectors, an office order has been issued directing all the employers including contractors to upload their employee details like category, nature of work, bank account numbers, payment details etc on their websites. Employers have also been directed to pay wages to workers by ECS/cheque. Defaulters shall be prosecuted under the provisions of law. From February 14 to April 25, a total amount of Rs 6,16,25,502 has been disbursed under various labour laws by officers of labour Department which has benefited 3,992 workers,” the Press statement said.