Ahmedabad’s mobile passport vans to begin field trials in June, prohibitory orders issued for counting centres on June 4, fire safety circular for school vehicles, and more. Catch up with what’s happening in the city with this Ahmedabad News Roundup.
Mobile passport vans to begin field trials in June
The Ahmedabad Regional Passport Office will begin the field trials for its mobile passport vans in June. Launched on May 20, these vans aim to make the passport application process more convenient. Initially stationed at the RPO Office, the vans will start traveling around the city, offering 50 appointments daily.
This initiative follows similar efforts in Pune and Chandigarh and is expected to reach applicants in remote areas, reducing wait times.
Prohibitory orders issued for counting centres on June 4
Ahmedabad City Police Commissioner has issued prohibitory orders for counting centres on June 4. To ensure smooth operations, the use of mobile phones, electronic communication devices, vehicles, and items such as matchboxes and lighters is banned within a 200-meter radius of Gujarat College and L D Engineering College, the counting centers for the Ahmedabad West and Ahmedabad East Lok Sabha constituencies. Vehicles are also prohibited within polling station areas.
SVPI Airport footfall reaches 20 Lakh in the first two months of FY 2024-25
SVPI Airport has recorded a footfall of 20 lakh passengers in the first two months of FY 2024-25. The airport offers connections to over 37 non-stop and four one-stop domestic destinations, served by seven airlines. Additionally, 17 airlines provide connections to 14 international destinations.
On May 23, the airport experienced its busiest day of the FY 2024, serving 38,790 passengers with 279 flight movements. Currently, SVPIA handles an average of 34,333 passengers and 268 aircraft movements daily.
IMD predicts rain from June 15
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted the onset of the southwest monsoon over Gujarat on June 15. The weather is expected to remain dry over the next seven days, with strong surface winds anticipated in most parts of the city in the next two days. The arrival of the monsoon will bring much-needed relief to Amdavadis.
State Government issues fire safety circular for school vehicles
The state government’s transport department has issued a circular to all RTO offices regarding fire safety in school rickshaws, buses, and vans. Drivers of these vehicles must obtain mandatory fire safety certificates from each school.
For schools without these certificates, the RTO will form teams to conduct investigations as soon as the new session starts in June. Schools lacking fire safety measures will face scrutiny and potential action.
