DTC scoops CONNECT Karo Awards
The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has been awarded for sustainable mobility in “2016 CONNECT Karo Awards”. The award was given by WRI India Sustainable Cities and was received by DTC MD CR Garg. The DTC had submitted its project report on the topic odd-even scheme implemented in Delhi from January 1 to January 15, 2016, under the category of “initiative taken by a public agency”. CR Garg in his statement said this award is the result of positive efforts and innovative steps taken by all the member of “Team DTC”.
Make DTC ride free during odd-even: Vijender
leader of Opposition Vijender Gupta on Thursday demanded that during the period of odd-even scheme, the metro fare should be reduced to half and DTC travel should be made free. “This was successfully implemented in a number of countries where odd-even scheme was implemented. People make use of mass transportation facility leading to decline in traffic on roads. These schemes are being introduced again by the Kejriwal Government without making adequate preparations and making alternative arrangements. These relaxations are essential for providing relief to the public and encouraging mass transport,” said Gupta.
Annual Techno-Cultural Fest inaugurated
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia inaugurated the Annual Techno-Cultural Fest 2016 at Ambedkar Institute of Advanced Communication Technologies and Research at Geeta Colony at Trans Yamuna area on Thursday. Sisodia also released the book titled “Rectangular Dielectric Resonator Antenna theory and design” written by Rajveer Yaduvanshi. Sisodia exhorted the teachers and faculty members to put their heads for giving a scientific and technological dimension to the education world by carving the future of the students in the Institute.
health camp organised in JanakPuri
Former councillor and AAP leader Sanjay Puri organised a health camp in Janak Puri. Speaking on the occasion, AAP leader appreciated Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal vision on health sector. He said the Delhi Government is the only Government in the country, which has allocated huge amount for health sector.
Sisodia welcomes Mentor Teachers’ Scheme
Delhi Education Minister Manish Sisodia on Thursday wrote to the teachers of the Capital and welcomed “Mentor Teachers’ Scheme”. “I welcome you all to be a part of Mentor Teachers’ Scheme. With this scheme, you all will be a part of a scheme that is an opportunity to bring about a revolution in the education system,” said Sisodia.
demolition of water kiosks in gurudwara criticised
Delhi Congress president Ajay Maken has strongly criticised the demolition of a drinking water kiosks outside the Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, the Digambar Jain lal Mandir and the Gauri Shankar Mandir in Chandni Chowk, which he termed as an attack on the religious freedom of the minority community. The Congress leader said Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib is a historic place of worship of the Sikh community where the Sikhs Ninth Guru Guru Teg Bahadur Saheb sacrificed his life to protect the honour of the religion.