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Push for speedy approval of Metro: civic chief to legislators

Thursday, 25 November 2010 11:03 administrator
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Indian Express  25.11.2010

Push for speedy approval of Metro: civic chief to legislators

Municipal Commissioner Mahesh Zagade has urged legislators and MPs to push for speedy approval of Metro project for the city.

In a meeting with legislators and MPs, Zagade said the city was growing at a faster pace and there was a need to upgrade civic services with the help of union and state governments.

The Metro project proposal is with the state government and waiting for approval from the union government. He said legislators and MPs should urge the government to clear the funds for city projects.

Zagade asked the elected representatives to get the state’s approval for a police force to prevent encroachment in the city.

Congress legislator Mohan Joshi said all party legislators and MPs assured the civic chief of cooperation.

 

Last Updated on Thursday, 25 November 2010 11:05
 

Meaty stir: Merchants seek market in each ward

Thursday, 25 November 2010 10:05 administrator
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The New Indian Express  25.11.2010

Meaty stir: Merchants seek market in each ward

BHUBANESWAR: The meat merchants of the city took to the streets on Wednesday demanding improved amenities and lesser hassles.

Submitting a memorandum to Governor MC Bhandare, Bhubaneswar branch of the Meat Merchants' Association sought markets in each of the 60 wards of Bhubaneswar.

The "qureshis" have meat business in each ward and hence there should be markets in each ward, president Sk Ayub Qureshi reasoned.

Stating that they have full respect for the Orissa High Court order, the association said the community was happy with the ruling for four abattoirs in the Capital.

But the merchants are concerned over the selling points. The merchants said they are in sync with the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) order for modernised meat selling markets which would conform to hygiene standards, have drainage system and deep freezers.

But before such markets come up, the existing ones must not be closed down because livelihood of thousands can be affected.

Requesting the governor to direct the BMC to take appropriate measures, the merchants urged the authorities not to harass them.

Last Updated on Thursday, 25 November 2010 10:08
 

Two hostel kitchens sealed by GHMC

Thursday, 25 November 2010 09:57 administrator
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The New Indian Express   25.11.2010

Two hostel kitchens sealed by GHMC

HYDERABAD: The Health and Sanitation wing of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) carried out surprise inspections in hostel kitchens in Ameerpet.

Two kitchens of hostels were sealed, as they were found posing danger to public health with unhygienic conditions and running the establishment without having valid trade license.

The sealed kitchens are of M/s Satyasai Women’s hostel and M/s Manjeera hostel in Ameerpet.

29 hostels in all, both men and women’s were inspected by two special teams consisting of assistant medical officers of health and food inspectors.

Seven hostels were prosecuted for violating Bye-Laws of the HMC for the regulation of eating houses (or) hotels 1973.

They are M/s Basheer’s Executive Women’s hostel, M/s Nirmala’s Executive Women’s hostel, M/s Anoo’s Ladies Executive Inn, M/s Vatsalya Men’s hostel, M/s Sai Chandra Executive Men’s hostel, (6) M/s Sri Sai Chandra Executive Boy’s hostel and M/s JG hostel, all located in the posh Shiv Bagh area of Ameerpet.

Notices were also issued to six eateries to rectify defects found. The GHMC has directed all hostel managements to maintain their kitchens in hygienic condition and obtain trade license.

They should provide wholesome drinking water and serve freshly prepared food to hostelries.

Last Updated on Thursday, 25 November 2010 10:00
 
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