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Business Recorder
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Islamabad: prices of essential kitchen items show rising trend
ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed an increase during this week past against the previous week owing to third successive increase in petrol and diesel prices, revealed a survey carried out by Business Recorder here on Saturday. Within the past one and half month, the government has increased the price of High Speed Diesel (HSD) oil mainly used for transportation purposes from trains to trucks, buses and trailers by Rs29 per litre and petrol mainly used by private and small vehicles by Rs19 per litre. The increase in fuel prices has played a major role in escalating the prices as transportation cost has jumped up by at least 10 per cent during the period which not only resulted in increasing the prices of daily use items but also edible items from vegetables, meat, eggs to fruits. An increase was noted in chicken prices as it went up from Rs16,000 to Rs16,400 per 40kg in the wholesale market, which in retail is being sold at Rs440 per kg and chicken meat at Rs700 per kg. Eggs' price went up from Rs7,000 to Rs7,300 per carton of 30 dozen which in retail is being sold in the range of Rs260-275 against Rs250-260 per dozen. Sugar price went down from Rs9,100 to Rs8,800 per 50kg bag in the wholesale market, while in retail it is being sold at 190 per kg. Wheat flour price remained unchanged as the best quality wheat flour ex-mill price per 15kg bag is at Rs1,100 which in retail is being sold at Rs1,150 per 15kg bag and normal quality wheat flour per 15kg bag is available at Rs1,000 which in retail is being sold at Rs1,050 per bag. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- General
- Express Tribune
Shortage of bus shelters strains commuters
Listen to article For people travelling in a car, bus stops are just another space for flashy hoardings hence the availability or shortage of facilities would rarely be a concern. But for people travelling daily through public transport, the little box at the edge of the road can turn into a death trap during the summer heat. Although the Punjab Transport Company has initiated a plan to construct modern bus shelters with a budget of Rs16 million, both experts and citizens agree that these efforts are far too limited and slow-moving to meet the needs of a mega city like Lahore. According to the Punjab Transport Company (PTC), there are only 194 proper bus shelters across the city, with an additional 600 temporary stops (flag posts). Many of these shelters have limited seating capacity. Commuters in busy areas like Allama Iqbal Road, Egerton Road, Circular Road, and various sections of GT Road often complain about the lack or complete absence of shelters. One passenger lamented that people were forced to stand under the sun or rain, often having to take refuge in nearby shops. A young commuter, Fahad complained that even the Metro Bus waiting area had no roof for shielding passengers from the heat. Similarly, Muhammad Irfan, a resident of Shahdara, disclosed that the shelters lacked seating, were dirty, and had advertisement boards that further restricted passenger space. Fatima Batool, a daily commuter from Mughalpura to Model Town, revealed that she often had to wait for buses under the sun, and even when there was a shelter, it was so small that only a few people could fit inside. Likewise, Ayesha Nawaz, a student from Model Town, complained that in many areas, it was not even clear where the bus would stop. 'Shelters should at least offer drinking water, lighting, and secure waiting areas for women,' said Nawaz. According to urban planners, a city like Lahore needs more bus shelters to protect commuters from extreme weather and to manage heavy passenger loads. An official from the Punjab Transport Authority confirmed that even today, Lahore urgently needed 1,200 to 1,500 new bus stop shelters. Experts believe that the growing population and increasing number of vehicles have put immense pressure on urban infrastructure, yet no comprehensive planning has been seen to improve the number and quality of bus shelters. Dr Obaidullah Nadeem, Professor of City and Regional Planning at the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore, explained that when building shelters, it was essential to consider the location, traffic flow, and passenger volume. 'Shelters should be constructed slightly away from the road so that when a bus stops, it doesn't disrupt regular traffic. Modern shelters should include solar-powered lighting, digital timetables, and strong roofing to protect commuters from extreme weather. Even if not digital, there should be clear displays to help guide passengers on route information,' suggested Dr Nadeem. On the other hand, a spokesperson for the Punjab Transport Company, claimed that the government had not only improved existing shelters but also had plans to build 200 more bus shelters in the upcoming fiscal year. Among them, 50 will be constructed with a modern design, featuring separate waiting areas for men and women, a small tuck shop and Wi-Fi facilities.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Wage hike: Contract sanitary workers feel deceived by Coimbatore corporation
Coimbatore: Contract sanitary workers on Saturday accused the city corporation of deceiving them by promising to hike their wages to around Rs681 per day from around Rs560, with effect from May 1, 2025. The temporary workers said it was following a protest in April that the city corporation agreed to pay them around Rs681 per day. "The civic body said the gross salary it could offer was Rs20,454 per month. Officials told us that the revised salary will come into effect from May 1. But in May, those of us who worked for the entire month without taking any leave were paid only around Rs16,000 after deductions. It looks like the civic body is deducting both the employee's and employer's contributions to the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) scheme and the provident fund (PF) from our salaries. If it does so, it's unfair," said one of the contract workers, who didn't want to be named. After receiving the salary for the month of May, more than 2,000 contract sanitary workers had taken out nearly a week-long protest in the first week of June, seeking the revised wage. Following a series of negotiations with the workers' unions, the corporation had agreed to pay them Rs681 per day for 30 working days, including four weekly off days. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo The workers' demand for payslips was also accepted, and the payslip for May was issued in July. Commenting on the salary mentioned in the payslip, Tamil Nadu Selvam, general secretary, Tamil Nadu Annal Ambedkar Scavengers General Employees Union, said the city corporation was deceiving the contract sanitary workers. "The payslip shows that both the employee's and employer's contributions to the insurance scheme and PF were deducted from the workers' salaries, which is against the law. Say, if the monthly salary is Rs20,400, one should be paid approximately Rs18,800 after the deductions for ESI and PF. Instead, they were paid just Rs16,000," he said. Santhanam Kumar, one of the contract workers, wondered whether the law allows for double deduction for the ESI and PF benefits. "If we are still getting only Rs16,000, what difference did the negotiations make? Drivers are paid better than the sanitary workers. We are the ones who clear the city's waste, regardless of our health, family and timing. Even if a worker goes on leave for two days, the accumulated waste is still cleared by the same worker. " While TOI made several attempts to reach corporation officials for a comment on the allegations raised by the contract sanitary workers, no one was available for a comment.
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Agrovision farmers' market to come up near Wardha Rd
Nagpur: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday laid the foundation for the Agrovision Foundation's Farmers' Market near Hotel Radisson Blu on Wardha Road, calling the upcoming facility a landmark in promoting modern agriculture and sustainable development in Vidarbha. Speaking at the ceremony, Gadkari said the new complex will be more than just a building; it will serve as a centre for agricultural knowledge, innovation, and training. "We have commercially bought the land where the six-storey building of Agrovision is being built. It will also have a laboratory and training hall with a capacity of 200 farmers. NMC has given us the public utility land on which we are building a garden and open-air theatre, which will be used for cultural and social purposes. Apart from this, NMC has leased us land for 30 years at Rs16 lakh per annum rent. On this land, we are constructing a big building of 1 lakh sq ft," said Gadkari. "The new building will have ample parking space. On the ground floor, it will have a big organic, fruits, vegetables and grains market. It will also have underground cold storage. The farmer will keep his produce for sale at the market and directly sell to the consumer. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like She's 75 and Retiring - Her Handcrafted Jewelry Is 80% OFF Artisan Weekly Read More Undo He will pay a nominal 8% to 10% fee," said Gadkari, adding that the building will have big halls. Gadkari claimed that the Agrovision initiative, started 17 years ago, received strong support from farmers across the region. "Lakhs of farmers, entrepreneurs, and agricultural experts have been part of this movement, which aims to bring modern technology to the grass roots," he said. The new facility will house several organisations under one roof, including the Khasdar Cultural Festival Committee, Association for Industrial Development, Late Laxmanrao Mankar Memorial Foundation, and Senior Citizens' Association. "Cultural programmes will be held throughout the year at the building, and we will try to provide facilities to artists free," said Gadkari. Gadkari also emphasised that the building will strengthen social work in tribal areas like Gadchiroli and Melghat by supporting education and welfare initiatives for students from remote regions. "This centre will set a new benchmark for Nagpur and Vidarbha," he said.
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Time of India
Addicted to liquor, minors turn to burglaries
Nagpur: Two minors, driven by their addiction to liquor and drugs, were arrested by the Crime Branch Unit K5 for multiple burglaries in Nageshwar Nagar, Pardi. The arrests followed a complaint by Chhaya Chacherkar, 48, who reported a theft of Rs50,000 cash and silver ornaments worth Rs53,000 from her home between May 23 and May 27. The minors confessed to breaking into her house and stealing the items. Further investigation revealed their involvement in another burglary on June 6 at the residence of Aarti Bokde, 28, where they stole Rs16,000 cash, gold and silver ornaments, and a two-wheeler, totalling Rs1,46,500. The stolen goods were recovered, and the minors were handed over to Pardi Police for further investigation. The operation was led by Senior Inspector Sandeep Buwa under DCP Rahul Maknikar, uncovering two burglary cases.
