LG Saxena inaugurates cycle track at Asita
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Saturday inaugurated a newly developed cycle track and the final leg of the Palaash Festival at Delhi Development Authority’s (DDA) Asita, situated along the Yamuna floodplain.
According to officials, the Palaash festival, which was held from 14 to 16 February at four locations, including Baansera at Birsa Munda Chowk, Ashoka Garden, Lala Hardayal Park and Smriti Van in Narela, now enters its concluding and most expansive chapter at Asita from February 21 to 23.
“The large-scale expansion of seasonal floral landscapes across public spaces is a significant step towards inclusive urban beautification. No one could have imagined that the degraded stretch of land at Asita would be transformed into such a vibrant and beautiful landscape today,” Saxena said. Such initiatives bring nature closer to citizens and strengthen our collective responsibility towards preserving the environment, the LG added.
“I commend DDA for its sustained efforts in creating and maintaining green public spaces that enhance the quality of life in the city,” he added.
“The final leg brings together large-scale floral displays, curated cultural performances, thematic food experiences and interactive public activities. Under the initiative of LG Saxena, tulips have been integrated as a prominent feature of the Palaash Festival,” the DDA said in a statement.
Approximately two lakh tulips have been planted this year across the city by DDA.
LG launches logo for Anti-Narcotics Task Force
New Delhi: Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena launched the official logo, website and newsletter of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force, an official said on Saturday.
The launch took place during the inauguration of the Delhi Police Exhibition Hall at Connaught Place on Friday.
Commissioner of Police Satish Golcha, Special Commissioner of Police (Crime) Devesh Chandra Srivastava and other senior officers were also present during the event.
The new logo symbolises vigilance, integrity and the force’s commitment to combating drug trafficking and narcotics abuse in the national Capital.
