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MCD starts scheme to plant tree in ancestors' memory

Monday, 02 November 2009 07:30 administrator
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Deccan Herald 02.11.2009

MCD starts scheme to plant tree in ancestors' memory
New Delhi, Nov 1, (PTI):


Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Sunday started a scheme in which one can plant a tree in memory of their ancestors for a certain fee.

  


In the 'Sardar Patel Vriksh Yojana' scheme, the tree sapling, its protection railing and pit would be provided by the civic body for a fee of Rs 1,100, officials said here.

A plate would be allowed to be affixed on the tree guard railing to write the name and other details. Delhi BJP leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra and Mayor Kanwar Sain became first persons to avail the benefit.
 

Plastics may be banned at Malpe beach

Monday, 02 November 2009 07:13 administrator
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The Hindu 02.11.2009

Plastics may be banned at Malpe beach

Staff Correspondent

Udupi: Deputy Commissioner P. Hemalatha said on Sunday that the district administration was contemplating banning the use of plastic bags and other plastic items at Malpe beach and St. Mary’s Island.

She was speaking after inaugurating a double-decker boat service to St. Mary’s Island at Malpe port here.

Ms. Hemalatha said that the move would go a long way in keeping the environment both at Malpe beach and St. Mary’s Island clean. The tourism sector had a lot of potential in the district, but facilities were developing at a slow pace. St. Mary’s Island was a popular picnic spot, she said.

The Malpe Development Committee had taken the initiative to develop Malpe beach and St. Mary’s Island. The starting of the boat service to the island showed that private initiative could play a vital role in the promotion of tourism, Ms. Hemalatha said.

Last Updated on Monday, 02 November 2009 07:14
 

Bapatla says no to plastic

Thursday, 01 October 2009 01:17 administrator
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The Hindu 01.10.2009

Bapatla says no to plastic

Special Correspondent

Municipality bans its use at meeting

 

Penalty to be imposed on producers, traders and buyers

Forum for Better Bapatla thanks council for acting promptly

GUNTUR: Bapatla has become the first municipality in the district to impose a complete ban on use of plastic bags and other plastic carrying/packaging items in the town.

The Bapatla Municipal Council on Wednesday passed a resolution to this effect at its monthly meeting.

Plastic goods producers/stockists and traders would be imposed a penalty ranging between Rs. 25,000 and Rs. 50,000.

The sellers would be punished with a penalty ranging between Rs. 2,500 and Rs. 5,000.

The buyers/users of plastic material would face a fine of Rs. 250 and a maximum of Rs. 500.

Forum For Better Baptla had made a representation to the council to impose a ban on sale or use of plastic bags. The forum members thanked Municipal Chairman K. Mariyadas, Commissioner P. Niranjana Reddy and other councillors for acting promptly on the people’s request and for the welfare of the residents.

‘Good precedent’

The Municipal Chairman said that it would set a good precedent for other municipalities to make similar resolutions and implement it.

The Commissioner said that a task force was being created to make the implementation fool-proof.

The Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board would also be consulted in the ways and means of implementation.

The APPCB also conducts surprise checks on dealers and hawkers on the gauge of plastic sued for carry bags so that it was not below 20 microns.

Last Updated on Thursday, 01 October 2009 01:18
 
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