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The Hindu
08-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Traffic regulation in Madurai for Vaikasi Vishakam festival
Madurai city police have made traffic regulations in the city in view of the Vaikasi Vishakam festival to be held at Subramaniaswamy Temple in Tirupparankundram on June 9. No vehicles will be allowed to enter Tirunagar from Madurai city via Tirupparankundram flyover. All the vehicles should enter the city via the GST bypass road from Moota Thottam. Devotees coming to the temple from Tirunagar should park their vehicles at the vacant lot near the Park Bus Stand and at the paid parking lot at Tirupparankundram Teppakulam. All the four-wheelers of devotees coming to the temple from Madurai city should be parked at the paid parking lot near Okkaligar Mandapam at Teppakulam and all the two-wheelers should be parked on both sides of the road from Tirupparankundram Arch to Okkaligar Mandapam. No vehicles are allowed to be parked from Mayil Mandapam to Sannathi Street, from DC Office to Lala Kadai and on the four Rath streets. Vehicles coming to the temple from Avaniapuram should be parked at Saravana Poigai parking lot and the paid parking lot near it. All public transport vehicles coming from Avaniapuram to Tirupparankundram road to Nilayur and Tirunagar should turn right at KV School and proceed via Thiagarajar Engineering College Road to GST Bypass Road. All light vehicles should turn right at Avaniapuram Mundupatti Tirupparankundram road junction and proceed via Alagappan Nagar railway gate. All government vehicles coming to the temple should be parked at the Arunagiri Wedding Hall parking lot. Two-wheelers of devotees coming to the temple from Madurai city should be parked under the flyover near Tirupparankundram. Vehicles of the devotees coming to the temple from Harveypatti and Nilayur should be parked at the parking lot arranged near Anjaneyar Temple near Nilayur junction. The Madurai city police has requested the public to cooperate with the traffic regulation.
Express Tribune
17-05-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Clean water drive rolled out in capital villages
The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Administration has launched a clean drinking water initiative in rural parts of the capital, with the installation of three new solar-powered water filtration plants. The project aims to curb the spread of water-borne diseases in communities that previously lacked access to safe water. One of the filtration plants was inaugurated in Sangjhani by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (East), Islamabad, along with the Country Representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) Pakistan. This plant is among three facilities set up under a collaborative effort by the DC Office, WHO, and the Government of Canada. The newly installed filtration system in Sangjhani will serve over 23,000 people, including local residents and Afghan refugees. Powered by solar energy, the plant ensures uninterrupted access to filtered water in areas with unstable electricity supply, while also promoting environmental sustainability and reducing operational costs. The filtration plants are designed to operate daily, allowing residents to collect clean water throughout the day. These facilities are a major step forward for remote communities that have long relied on contaminated sources, resulting in high rates of water-related illnesses. Officials at the inauguration highlighted the critical link between clean water and public health, emphasizing that improving water quality is essential for disease prevention, particularly among children who are most vulnerable to unsafe water. Residents welcomed the development, expressing hope that the new infrastructure would improve health outcomes and ease daily hardships. The DC Office affirmed its commitment to expanding such efforts across other underserved areas of Islamabad as part of a broader strategy to enhance rural infrastructure and living standards.
Washington Post
09-05-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
D.C.-area economy starts to show deep impacts of federal spending cuts
The D.C. region's economy is teetering on the edge of a painful slump, experts warn, as the Trump administration's spending cuts, including the elimination of thousands of federal jobs, take their toll on an area that was already struggling to recover from the impacts of the pandemic. In the city, the number of unemployed residents was up by 12.2 percent in February compared with a year ago, reaching 24,558, even before many of the Trump administration's actions had taken effect, according to the most recent analysis by the D.C. Office of the Chief Financial Officer. New unemployment claims were up 167 percent, to 4,885. Among federal workers, unemployment claims jumped to 285, from just eight in February 2024.
Express Tribune
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Colourful events mark Punjab Cultural Day
Students of a girls school in Narowal showcase traditional household chores at stalls set up during an event organised to mark the Punjab Culture Day. The day was celebrated to highlight the heritage of the province. photo: nni Punjab Cultural Day was celebrated with enthusiasm and traditional fervour across the district on Monday. The main cultural rally, led by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr Lubna Nazir was organised from the DC Office to Ghosia Chowk. In addition to the rally, a series of traditional sports events such as Kabaddi, tug of war and rugby matches were organised, drawing large crowds and promoting regional games. Speaking at the occasion, DC Dr Lubna Nazir emphasised the importance of cultural identity by highlighting Punjab's rich legacy rooted in the land of five rivers, known for its hospitality, peace and affection. Senior district officials including Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) (Revenue), Syed Waseem Hassan, Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Muhammad Asad Ali, Assistant Commissioner (AC) Iram Shahzadi, CEO District Education Authority Israrul Haq and Chief Officer District Council Muhammad Ali participated in the rally wearing traditional Punjabi attire and turbans. Cultural rallies were also held in all three tehsils of the district. Schools across the district organized various cultural programs to mark the occasion, engaging students in the celebration of Punjab's traditions.
