From AMC’s plans of a rehabilitation center for stray dogs, to Vistara Airlines launching two daily flights between Ahmedabad and Bengaluru, to temporary downtime for AMC website, catch up with the latest news of the city with this Ahmedabad News Roundup.
AMC’s initiative: Rehabilitation Center for stray dogs
AMC is to establish a specialized rehabilitation center for stray dogs. With growing concerns over the menace of stray dogs and instances of dog bites, AMC has taken proactive measures. As part of its initiative to make Ahmedabad a rabies-free city by 2030, the corporation will develop an innovative program focusing on taming aggressive stray dogs.
A team of specialists, including a veterinarian, will concentrate on habituation, counterconditioning, and response substitution techniques. Additionally, private dog owners are encouraged to participate in the program. They can either send their pets to AMC’s correctional facility or hire an expert to address behavioral issues.
Temporary downtime for AMC website
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s website, www.ahmedabadcity.gov.in, is presently undergoing technical maintenance. Due to this, the website will run slowly from today until Sunday, March 24th.
During this period, citizens attempting housing application forms for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and online forms for ongoing recruitment will face issues. The e-governance department has confirmed that the deadline for form submissions will be extended by the municipal corporation.
New daily flights: Vistara connects Ahmedabad and Bengaluru
Vistara Airlines launches two daily flights between Ahmedabad and Bengaluru. Beginning today, Vistara Airlines has initiated two daily flights connecting Ahmedabad and Bengaluru. One flight will depart in the morning, and the second in the evening. This strategic move is aimed at accommodating the expected surge in travelers during the upcoming summer travel season.
Ahmedabad selected as study site for heat mitigation research
Ahmedabad has been chosen as one of four global cities for studying heat mitigation measures. Prominent public health universities are conducting a study to analyze climate change’s impact on human health, particularly focusing on the efficacy of cool roofs during heatwaves.
Ahmedabad has been selected as one of the study sites worldwide. The study aims to determine if specially manufactured white paints applied to roofs can reduce heat and positively impact public health.
