City Police intensify crackdown on wrong-side driving, 900 FIRs in 4 days, Amdavadis face humidity after recent rainfall, GU reverses hostel demolition decision amid student protests, and more. Catch up with the latest news of your city with this Ahmedabad News Roundup.
City Police intensify crackdown on wrong-side driving, 900 FIRs in 4 days
Beginning on June 22nd, the City Police launched a month-long rigorous campaign against wrong-side driving, resulting in 900 FIRs within just 4 days. Those charged must secure bail to be released from custody under Sections 184 and 279 of the Motor Vehicles Act for rash driving and endangering the safety of others on the road.
The campaign is set to intensify in the coming days to completely curb wrong-side driving.
Amdavadis face humidity after recent rainfall
After heavy showers around midnight on Monday, Ahmedabad residents anticipated a rainy Tuesday but were met with dry and humid conditions instead. Although the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts light to moderate rain with thunderstorms across Gujarat, humidity remains high in Ahmedabad.
GU reverses hostel demolition decision amid student protests
Gujarat University has withdrawn its plan to demolish the A, B, E, and F blocks of the boys’ hostel and the B block of the girls’ hostel following threats of agitation from student unions. Instead, the university will focus on renovating these buildings in preparation for the upcoming National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) inspection.
Measures implemented to reduce bird strikes at SVPI Airport
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, the city’s busiest, has the highest incidence of bird strikes in the state. To combat this, especially during the monsoon season, authorities have introduced various measures including acoustic dispersal methods like crackers, laser torches, and distress calls.
Bird watchers and scarers are deployed, and anti-perching devices have been installed. Regular inspections and bird movement monitoring are also in place.
Epidemic spreads in Eastern Ahmedabad amid beginning of monsoon season
An epidemic has surged in Ahmedabad at the transition from summer to monsoon, with more than 65 cases of diarrhea and vomiting reported daily. The eastern part of the city, including areas such as Bahrampura, Daryapur, Naroda, Danilimda, Vatwa, Lambha, Rakhiyal, and Gomtipur, is the most affected. In June, 89 water samples failed safety tests, leading to increased cases of diarrhea, vomiting, jaundice, cholera, and typhoid.
