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Dumping grounds to be mandatory in DC rules

Saturday, 11 December 2010 10:12 administrator
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Indian Express  11.12.2010

Dumping grounds to be mandatory in DC rules

The state government will introduce reservation for dumping grounds in the development plans (DP) and also make provision for such dumping grounds in the Development Control (DC) rules.

Replying to a calling attention motion in the Assembly, Minister of State for Urban Development Bhaskar Jadhav said the government decision followed a realisation that garbage disposal and management were going to be crucial with the expansion of cities.

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) had almost completed acquiring land at five spots identified for landfill sites. “We have taken this issue of solid waste management seriously and we will be starting work on these five sites soon.”

In a written reply, Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan said the 20 lakh population of Thane city generated around 650 tonnes of garbage. The garbage was now being dumped at a private 10-acre land near Khardi as the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) did not have any dumping ground.

The government had identified three plots — one each in Bhayander, Sheel and Daighar. However, Daighar residents opposed the dumping ground plan in 2007 as the approach road and dumping ground facilities were being erected.

Chavan said the government was yet to acquire land in the other two locations. A request had been made to Navi Mumbai commissioner to give land for a dumping ground for Thane, but there had been no response yet, he added.

Power from waste: 11 projects underway in Pune

Eleven small projects, aimed at generating electricity from waste, are underway in Pune district. “We will encourage such projects in other parts of the city as well,” Minister Bhaskar Jadhav said.

Last Updated on Saturday, 11 December 2010 10:13
 

Walkers’ plea: Salvage Lalbagh lake from sewage

Saturday, 11 December 2010 06:01 administrator
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The Deccan Herald  11.12.2010

Walkers’ plea: Salvage Lalbagh lake from sewage

Bangalore, December 10, DHNS:

Lalbagh lake was one reason why the botanical garden was conceived in the vicinity. But in an irony of sorts, this 30-acre water body is endangered by the inflow of sewage and stormwater.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Citizens and members of Lalbagh Walkers’ Association have been complaining about the menace for several months, but the civic agencies have been unresponsive. Sewage lines are not properly separated from stormwater drains and civic agencies are yet to draw up a comprehensive plan to stop the filth from entering the lake.

“For the past two months, the stink from the lake has been unbearable,” says Saroja, a walker at Lalbagh.

“People urinate in the drain which leads to the lake thus contaminating the water body,” said Shantha, another walker.

Chikkakere, a small water body near the lake, receives sewage from Kanakanapalya Gate, Siddapura and Ashoka Pillar Road. There are manholes in these places, but again, there is no proper separation of sewage lines and stormwater drains.

Although a bund separates the smaller lake from the main lake, water from it overflows into Lalbagh Lake which is home to a variety of ducks, swans and fish.

Treated water

Treated water from a ‘sewage water wet well’ located close to the stormwater drain is used for watering trees and plants at the garden.

“We cannot block sewage from entering the lake, as it comes through an inlet and into the lake. Water in the smaller lake is contaminated, but as it flows towards the main lake, it does get filtered naturally. However, desilting is required,” said H M Krishnappa, Deputy Director of Horticulture, Lalbagh Botanical Gardens.

Horticulture Director N Jayaram said drains and manholes inside Lalbagh are maintained by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB).

BWSSB Chief Engineer T Venkataraju said whenever there is heavy rain, sewage seeps into the lake. “We have started replacing the pipelines near South End area, which will completely stop the sewage from entering the Lalbagh stormwater drain,” he said.

Last Updated on Saturday, 11 December 2010 06:06
 

Four eateries sealed at Malakpet

Friday, 10 December 2010 11:50 administrator
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The New Indian Express  10.12.2010

Four eateries sealed at Malakpet

HYDERABAD: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has sealed four eating establishments and prosecuted another seven for posing danger to public health.

The health and sanitation wing carried out surprise checks on eateries in areas of Malakpet, Dilsukhnagar and surrounding areas and found unhygienic conditions in their kitchens and being run without valid trade licence.

Special teams consisting of assistant medical officers of health, food inspectors and veterinary doctors inspected about 24 eating establishments.

Four eateries closed down are Sri Raghavendra Tiffins, Siva Sai Mess, Malakpet, Sri Kamakshiyamman Hot Chips and Classic Fast Food Centre.

Another seven were prosecuted for violation bye-laws of the HMC Bye-Laws for the Regulation of Eating Houses (or) Hotels, 1973 and under sections 539, 548 and 596 of the HMC Act, 1955. They are Balaji Family Dhaba Shop, Café Needs, Kranthi Bar & Restaurant, Vijaya Bar & Restaurant, M/s Hotel Akshaya, Sweet & Khara (Muktars) and Chowking Fast Foods. Another five eateries were issued notices to rectify defects pointed out during inspection.

GHMC authorities asked all hotel owners to maintain their kitchen and premises in hygienic condition and provide wholesome drinking water and freshly prepared food to customers.

Last Updated on Friday, 10 December 2010 11:51
 
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