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Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
MC embarks on making Panchkula stray cattle-free by August-end
To tackle the growing menace of stray cattle, the Panchkula Municipal Corporation has launched a month-long campaign aimed at making the city stray cattle-free. Within just the first three days of the statewide drive, launched on August 1, over 50 stray cows have already been impounded from various parts of the district. To ensure accountability and tracking, each impounded animal will befitted with a unique ear tag and photographed at the location of capture. (HT) This fresh initiative adds to earlier efforts that saw 872 cattle captured between January and July this year. The current campaign, securing 55 stray cattle in the initial three days of its launch, focuses on identifying, tagging, documenting, and safely relocating stray animals to nine registered gaushalas (cow shelters) in Panchkula, all managed by NGOs under the Gau Sewa Aayog. To ensure accountability and tracking, each impounded animal is fitted with a unique ear tag and photographed at the location of capture. Daily updates are recorded and shared with senior officials. The animal husbandry department is also actively supporting the campaign, with veterinarians conducting health checks of the stray animals before relocation. Municipal commissioner RK Singh reiterated the administration's commitment to resolving the issue. 'We are working with full force to rid Panchkula of stray cattle. The city will soon be free from this menace,' he said. The civic body is utilising four dedicated cattle-catching vehicles and the services of a contractor for impounding stray cattle. A meeting was also conducted on Monday with gaushala operators to ensure that adequate space and facilities are available to accommodate the newly impounded cattle. An MC official said that a stringent penalty system is also in place to deter negligence. 'Owners of stray cattle found roaming in public areas will face a fine of ₹5,000 per cow for a first offence. The fine doubles for repeat offences and persistent violators risk permanent impoundment of their cattle. So far this year, fines amounting to ₹1.75 lakh have been issued,' the MC official said. The campaign primarily focuses on the border areas of Panchkula such as Sector 17, Rajiv Colony, Peer Muchalla (Zirakpur) belt, and Ramgarh— localities identified as high-density zones for stray cattle. MC officials highlighted that many of the animals found roaming on roads are not stray, some are pets deliberately left to graze in public spaces. In one notable instance, a resident in Chandigarh's Indira Colony area was found to own around 150 cows, which are regularly released for open grazing. The urgency of this campaign stems from alarming safety statistics. According to a report, Haryana recorded over 900 fatalities in approximately 3,380 road accidents caused by stray cattle from August 2018 till August 2022. In response, the state government introduced the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Antyodaya Parivar Suraksha Yojana (DAYALU-II) in May 2023 to provide financial assistance to families affected by accidental death or disability due to stray animals.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
NHAI yet to take charge of South Delhi's Mandi Road
Advt Advt Three months after Delhi government's plan to transfer Mandi Road to the National Highways Authority of India, there is still no clarity on the status of the handover. Meanwhile frustration is growing among residents and motorists, who are now urging authorities to expedite the process in light of the deteriorating traffic Road, one of south Delhi's most heavily congested stretches, is a critical alternative route connecting Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road with Faridabad-Gurgaon Road. The corridor winds through rural settlements, upscale farmhouses and compact commercial clusters. But it is inconsistent in its width and infrastructure, making travel both inconvenient and happens during rains, by afternoon on Saturday, the road was inundated in knee-deep water. "I stood there one afternoon for nearly 20 minutes, just taking in the scene - people wading through the accumulated water, traffic at a standstill," said Juhi, a local resident. "It made me question where we were living. Even picking up children from school has become a challenge."While the proposed right of way for the road is 30 metres, the current width fluctuates sharply between just 8m and 18m. This, combined with the absence of lane markings, street lighting, pedestrian pathways and traffic signals renders the route dangerous and inefficient. The most critical point of congestion is at the entry from MG Road, where potholes, broken surfaces and bottlenecks cause regular traffic snarls. Emergency vehicles, school buses, and daily commuters often find themselves stuck there for long road-widening project, which requires the acquisition of 16.9 hectares of land, was first conceptualised in 2012. It was formally approved by road engineering authority Unified Traffic and Transportation Infrastructure (Planning & Engineering) Centre (UTTIPEC) in March 2023. Despite this clearance, no physical work commenced on proposed handover to NHAI comprises two segments: the Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road to the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) and UER-II to Faridabad-Gurgaon Road. Together, these segments form a 7.7km stretch under the broader Mandi Road corridor. According to the latest updates, despite two official reminders to NHAI, no physical handover has taken place, according to Tandon, general secretary, Federation of South Delhi Farm Houses RWAs, which represents over 1,200 farmhouses and over 25 RWAs in the Chhatarpur belt, said, "We had a glimmer of hope first in 2012, then in 2023, and finally, earlier this year when surveys were conducted. But even after three months, there's been no action on the ground. These bureaucratic delays crush the hopes of all residents." He added, "The road is far too narrow for the traffic it bears - easily 10 times more than its capacity. Add water tankers, school vans, buses and the occasional tractor from farmhouses, and chaos is inevitable."Other city roads scheduled for transfer to NHAI have seen at least some administrative progress, such as issue of internal orders, even if physical transfer was still pending. Two stretches of NH10 (Rohtak Road) - Peeragarhi to Tikri Border (13.2km) and Peeragarhi to Zakhira (6.8km) - received NHAI's internal clearance and round 8km of NH148A (MG Road) has also been given internal clearance, although physical handover of both roads is awaited. Internal approvals for the 7.5km between Ali Village and Ring Road on NH2 (Mathura Road) have also been Mandi Road, officials claimed, "The work is already under process and every formality will be completed soon."
Deccan Herald
29-07-2025
- Deccan Herald
Bunts' Sangha RNS Vidyaniketan celebrates Environment Day
Bunts' Sangha RNS Vidyaniketan–II, Yelachaguppe, observed Environment Day on 5 June with a series of activities promoting environmental awareness. Students planted flowering and medicinal plants, took part in a rally in Sulikere, and performed skits, painting and slogan writing. Pre-primary students visited the Sulikere Plant Nursery. A symbolic 'Tree Hug' activity concluded the event. Principal Azhil Arasi's guidance and support ensured the success of the celebration.
