Ahmedabad News Roundup | New direct flights to Kuala Lumpur, 'Pariksha Ek Utsav' program & more

From new direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Ahmedabad to the call for road construction agencies to enhance efficiency to the latest guidelines issued by City DEO to improve board exam results and more. Find out what's happening in the city with this Ahmedabad News Roundup.

AirAsia has exciting news. It has announced new direct flights linking Kuala Lumpur with Ahmedabad. Commencing on May 1, 2024, this route provides a convenient transportation option for Gujaratis heading to the tourist destination.

To promote this new venture, AirAsia is offering a limited-time promotional fare, starting at RM 209 (Malaysian Ringgit) (approx INR 3,680) for flights departing from Kuala Lumpur and INR 7,999 for those originating from Ahmedabad to Kuala Lumpur. Interested travelers can take advantage of this special offer by making bookings until January 28, 2024.

Two agencies tasked with constructing roads in the city are facing challenges. Instead of completing one road at a time, roads in different areas are being simultaneously excavated, resulting in delays. Due to a shortage of manpower, roads are not being constructed promptly.

In response to local concerns, the commissioner has directed officials to ensure that work on another road only begins after completing the current one, alleviating inconvenience for residents.

The City District Education Office (City DEO) has issued guidelines to improve results in Class 10-12 board exams for schools with less than 30 percent pass rates. School principals and teachers are instructed to conduct programs, including face-to-face guidance meetings and seminars, to help relieve stress in students.

Additionally, the 'Pariksha Ek Utsav' program has been mandated at the school level to further support students in achieving favorable results.

The state's weather department forecasts a consistent cold temperature in the near future. Expect the temperature to remain stable, with minor fluctuations of one to two degrees Celsius. Central Gujarat may experience slightly above-normal cold levels, attributed to the prevailing northward wind direction in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Anand districts.

In the next 24 hours, Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar are expected to record temperatures of 14 and 12 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Severe pollution levels have been detected in the Sabarmati River. To counter the disposal of polluted sewage into the river, the AMC repaired the 180 MLD Pirana Sewage Treatment Plant. According to the AMC Chief, this repair has helped in reducing pollution levels.