Urban News

The vacant 10 acre land was turned into a garbage bin by the authorities nearly six years ago. Waste from the entire township was dumped here much to the inconvenience of the residents. Garbage collecting vehicles of the Municipal Corporation throw the daily waste in the land. This invites stray animals and cattle to feed on them.

Residents rue regular complaints to the Administration and MC have not borne any results.

“We have asked the Administration to stop this practice, but to no effect. The entire sector stinks because of the rubbish and the stench becomes unbearable during rainy season,” said Sachin, a resident of Sector 23. Ramneek, another resident, said the area has become a breeding ground and the Administration must take adequate steps,” he said.

HUDA officials were not available for comments.

Traffic diversion on Ghaggar bridge

Due to the repair work on one side of Ghaggar bridge, commuters have been asked to take a left turn from near Khadak Mangoli and move from the river bed. The path opens at the road leading to North Park.

The bridge was completely closed for two days — June 15 and 16—- due to maintenance work, but one side of the road was opened in the morning on Thursday. A lot of vehicles took the diversion yesterday to avoid the rush on the bridge, which was moving at a snail’s place. The side would remain closed for another two days, according to police officials.