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Rajasthan State Transports Corporation will have 50 new buses running in the state

To boost the public transport facility in the state, Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) is launching 50 new buses to its fleet. Udaipur will get 5 new buses out of these 50.

The new buses are expected to hit the road in February.

The State Transport has waited for more than two and a half year to get revived with a set of the new fleet. State Roadways had released a tender of 876 new buses out of which 50 buses were to hit the road by January last week.

However, due to some technical issues, the delivery got delayed and now the buses will be available in February first week. The next set of buses are expected to come by the end of February or March first week.

Udaipur Roadways in a glance:

  • Total number of buses available: 105
  • Buses operating on various routes: 89
  • Buses in bad condition: 16
  • Total number of buses required in Udaipur: 108
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Gayatri Seva Sansthan organising Bird Watching Tour on World Wetland Day

We often hear about wetlands but what are they actually?

Wetlands are land areas saturated or flooded with water, permanently or seasonally. They vary from natural wetlands like lakes, rivers, floodplains, mangroves, saltwater marshes to human-made like fish ponds, rice paddies or saltpans.

But the questions that arrive when we know about them is why are they so important to preserve?

Wetlands are important for us and the birds due to several reasons. During rains, they check the water from flowing away, so the water seeps down and the level of the underground does not go down. This, in turn, recharges wells and tube wells.

40% of the world’s plant and animal species live or breed in wetlands. Over 100,000 freshwater species have been identified in wetlands so far.

Wetlands are rich reservoirs of biodiversity. Loss of wetlands between 1970 and 2014 has declined the populations of fish, birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles by 60%. Also 25% of wetland species including water birds, freshwater-dependent mammals, marine turtles, and coral-reef- building species are threatened with extinction.

Our city Udaipur is blessed with a number of lakes which makes us one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the world. Among all, nine water bodies in Udaipur are yet to be declared as a wetland.

Wetland Udaipur

Udaipur wetlands are home to some 500 avian species including 150 varieties of migratory birds coming here in winters. The welfare of Udaipur depends on wetlands that provide water for irrigation and drinking. Lake strengthens the economy of the city with the help of tourism. 

Gayatri Seva Sansthan(GSS) is working since last 3 years towards this initiative to spread awareness among people through various events and have gained expertise over the subject. One such event will be organised on the 2nd of February 2020 at Mandali Village.

The event will invite tourist and localities from the city for bird watching and knowledge sharing sessions. Thousands of migratory birds travel from the faraway lands of Siberia in search of food and protection from the bitter cold, also birds from higher Himalayas and parts of Central Asia also flock in every year to enjoy the mild winters. The reason why they come here is that conditions at Mandali suits for their survival.

CEO of GSS Mr Chetan Pandey has always remained concerned about these wetlands and GSS has a big role to play for preserve Mandali watershed. Currently, GSS is directly implementing watershed programmes for 5590 acres of land in 18 villages.

For ensuring quality in planning and implementation of watershed projects, GSS is using Geospatial Technology through the application of modern tools of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System (GIS). MBA students from NMIMS Mumbai have come to learn about the importance of wetlands and are actively working with GSS for the success of the event. Apart from this various academic institutions and NGOs from Udaipur will also honour this event with their presence.

If you want to be a part of the event, contact Mr Chetan Pandey at +91-9982617296.

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Jaipur-Udaipur-Ahmedabad rail route identified as high-speed corridor

The Railways has identified six sections for high speed and semi-high speed rail corridors which also includes Jaipur-Udaipur-Ahmedabad sections.

High-speed corridors are those sections where trains can run at a speed of 300 km/hr. According to the Railway Board Chairman, V K Yadav, a detailed project report (DPR) will be ready on this project within a year’s time.

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed route will be joined with the new high-speed corridor.

The six sections for high-speed corridor include:

  • Delhi-Jaipur-Udaipur-Ahmedabad – 886 km
  • Delhi-Noida-Agra-Lucknow-Varanasi – 865
  • Mumbai-Nasik-Nagpur – 753 km
  • Mumbai-Pune-Hyderabad – 711 km
  • Chennai-Bangalore-Mysore – 435 km
  • Delhi-Chandigarh-Ludhiana-Jalandhar-Amritsar – 459 km

The detailed project report will study the feasibility of the project by checking the land availability, traffic potential and alignment. On the basis of these factors, the Railway Board will decide if the route is fit for the high-speed or semi-high-speed corridor.

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भवन निर्माण की अनुमति अब ले सकतें हैं ऑनलाइन

नगर निगम भवन निर्माण अनुमति समिति की हाल ही में हुई बैठक में तय हुआ कि अब भवन निर्माण की अनुमति ऑनलाइन ही मिल जाएगी और यह अनुमति एक माह में दे दी जाएगी। नगर निगम जाना अब नहीं है अनिवार्य।

अबतक ऑनलाइन आवेदन के बाद भी निगम जाकर अनुमति लेनी हाेती थी। पर अब यह प्रक्रिया सरल कर दी जाएगी।

बैठक में यह भी तय हुआ कि जाे भी बिना अनुमति भवन निर्माण कराएगा उसके खिलाफ कार्रवाई की जाएगी। अब 21 दिन में बिना माैका निरीक्षण भी भवन निर्माण काे लेकर म्यूटेशन जारी किया जा सकेगा। पहले इस अवधि में माैका निरीक्षण जरूरी हाेता था।

वहीं लाेगाें की सुविधा काे देखते हुए यह निर्णय लिया गया कि अब हर माह में दाे बार बैठक हाेगी ताकि हर 15 दिन में फाइलाें का निस्तारण किया जा सके। भवन निर्माण की अनुमति हर हाल में एक माह में दे दी जाएगी।

समिति अध्यक्ष कोठारी ने बताया कि महापौर गोविंद सिंह टांक के निर्देश पर हुई बैठक में तय किया गया कि भवन निर्माण अनुमति देने की प्रक्रिया सरल हो।

Source: DainikBhaskar.com

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Coronavirus in India: What you need to know?

Coronavirus, a new deadly virus has killed more than one hundred people in China and has infected thousands across the world. Countries like Hong Kong, Australia, Thailand, France, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Vietnam, Nepal, South Korea have reported confirmed cases of this deadly virus.

However, as of now, no confirmed cases have been detected in India. Although, few suspected cases have been put under isolation in Delhi’s Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital.

This ongoing outbreak of the fatal coronavirus originated in China’s Wuhan city. The deadly virus has claimed more than a hundred lives so far.

What is Coronavirus?

The Wuhan Coronavirus which is also called as 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a family of viruses in human that can cause a range of illnesses including cough, cold, fever, breathlessness etc.

Coronavirus
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The name of the virus, corona, comes from its shape which looks like the outer layer of the sun’s atmosphere during a total solar eclipse.

What are the symptoms of coronavirus infection?

The common symptom of coronavirus infection includes fever, cough and breathlessness. Although the symptoms depend upon the type of infectant, some of the common signs include:

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Breathing trouble
  • Shortness of breath
  • Pneumonia
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea

The first case of coronavirus was detected after mysterious pneumonia cases were reported in China.

What precaution should be taken?

The basic precaution recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO) includes good hygiene and staying away from infectious people.

  • Wash your hands frequently
  • Cover your mouth while coughing and sneezing
  • Avoid close contact with people showing cough and cold symptoms
  • Do not eat a raw or undercooked animal product

Besides, WHO also recommends avoiding travelling to China if not essential.

Indians who are feeling unwell while in China or who have recently returned from China must promptly seek medical help.

India’s take on coronavirus outburst

The Indian government is preparing to evacuate citizens from China after the outburst of this deadly virus. The central government has also set 24×7 helpline number to attend queries about novel coronavirus.

Anyone seeking help or information can call on the national helpline no: +91-1123978046

The Airport Authority has designated twenty thermal screening options at the various airports including New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kochi and Hyderabad.

Health Ministry of India has published several guidelines for healthcare practitioners on its Disease Alert page.

Udaipur’s preparedness on Coronavirus

Udaipur’s Medical Education Department and Medical and Health Department are on alert following the suspected cases admitted in Jaipur and Madhya Pradesh.

City’s RNT Medical College has designated an isolation ward in the skin department of the hospital for any suspected patients.

Treatment for coronavirus

As of now, there is no prescribed treatment or vaccine available for coronavirus treatment. The virus has its own course and subsides on its own.

Patients who are infected with coronavirus need to be kept in isolation and must take proper rest along with the prescribed medication in order to recover effectively.

Rest, medicine and the right food are important for recovery from coronavirus.

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Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar of Udaipur earns 3rd Guinness World Record

Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar of Udaipur, on his birthday on 28th January, commenced a unique ‘Go Green’ initiative called ‘Vriksh Hi Jeevan Abhiyaan’ which has earned him the third Guinness World Record in just under 10 months.

Lakshyaraj is the youngest member of the former Royal Family of Mewar and a Trustee of the Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation, Udaipur.

During the ‘Go Green’ campaign, thousands of school students, Indian Army personnel and citizens from all walks of life participated and planted 4035 saplings varies from Amaltaj; Srahdana; Gulmohar; Kesiya Shayma in less than 60 seconds.

World Record in Udaipur

The previous world record for most saplings planted in 60 seconds stood at 2000 but today’s unique initiative in Udaipur by Lakshyaraj has broken the previous record.

‘Go Green’ highlighted Lakshyaraj Singh’s idea for a cleaner and greener tomorrow with more saplings being planted by the citizens themselves.

Speaking on the occasion he said, “The focus has always been to give back to society. And caring for Mother Earth should be a priority for each one of us so that we are able to provide a better tomorrow for the generations to come given the current challenges of global warming, ecological imbalance and various natural calamities which have resulted due to man-made misadventures.”

This is his third Guinness World Record; the first being ‘Vastradaan’ which witnessed the collection of 3,29,250 clothes for donation to the needy. It was followed by the second Guinness World Record to Inspire Education wherein 20 tonnes of stationery items for students were collected within 24 hours.

Lakshyaraj Singh has created awareness on several social issues related to the rural and urban populace in the region. He has conducted campaigns for numerous social causes to create awareness in the field of education, health, environment etc., in order to improve the standard of living and quality of life of the local people. He has also worked on various social projects in association with NGOs like the Sauhardya Charitable Trust.

Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar is the driving force behind the growth story of Udaipur. He is the scion of the oldest dynasty in the world. His unconditional contribution towards the hospitality and tourism industry and society at large is widely recognized.  He lives by the values of creating equal and fair opportunities for growth and sustainability. Mentoring the young mind is at the core of his beliefs.

At HRH Group of Hotels, as the Executive Director, he has been leading innovations and disruptions in the hospitality industry.

He has worked with stakeholders of the travel and hospitality industry to ensure that Udaipur remains one of the world’s most desirable destination. His unique management style and hands-on approach makes him a very approachable leader and the media has hailed him as the ‘People’s Prince’.

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Government bank employee may go on 2-day strike from Jan 31

Government bank employees from State Bank of India and other Public Sector Banks may go on strike from 31st January 2020. SBI has informed its customers that operations may be impacted due to proposed 2-day nationwide strike.

The PSU banks have threatened to go on a nationwide strike to protest for early wage revision. This strike has been given by the umbrella body of the nine bank unions, the United Forum of Bank Unions. This body includes unions like All India Bank Officers’ Confederation (AIBOC), All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) and National Organisation of Bank Workers.

The unions had a meeting with the Chief Labour Commissioner on Monday which went inconclusive following which the unions decided not to take back the strike notice.

The revision of wages for employee of public sector banks employee is pending since November 2017. The AIBEA general secretary C H Venkatachalam has appealed to the banking customers to bear with the disruption in the services due to the strike.

 

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Bharat Bandh proposed on 29 January

A social organisation called Bahujan Kranti Morcha (BKM) has called for a complete shut down in India on January 29, 2020, to protest against Citizen Amendment Act (CAA), National Register of Citizen (NRC), and National Population Register (NPR).

Bahujan Kranti Morcha has called for this Bandh and has asked all the social organisations to join hands and support it.

A meeting was held here in Town Hall, Udaipur in which the officials of auto and taxi unions participated. The organisation has released posters and stickers of Bharat Bandh and has requested the people to co-operate.

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26 Interesting Facts About 26 January: Indian Republic Day

Every Indian heart gets filled with tremendous pride as the Tiranga unfurls on the national festivals like 15th August and 26th January every year.

However, a lot many of us are not well-versed with the reason behind celebrating these festivals especially the Republic Day that is celebrated on January each year.

 

So, here we have listed some insightful facts about the Indian Republic Day.

  1. 26 January 1930 was earlier celebrated as Indian Independence Day because on this day India decided to fight for freedom.
  2. The then Indian leaders wanted to make the date 26 January a historic one, so they decided to launch the Constitution of India on this date.
  3. Dr B. R. Ambedkar took 2 years and 11 months to draft the Constitution of India.
  4. The Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 26 November 1949.
  5. However, it came into effect on 26th January 1950.
  6. The first Republic Day of India was celebrated on 26th January 1950, almost after 2 years of Indian Independence Day.
  7. Indian Constitution is the longest constitution in the world with a total of 448 articles.
  8. Indian Constitution is written in both English and Hindi.
  9.  Republic Day Celebration is a 3-day long event in New Delhi.
  10. The celebration starts on 26th January with Republic Day Parade and ends on 29th January with Beating Retreat Ceremony.
  11. During the Parade of Republic Day, a Christian hymn “Abide with me” is played because this was Mahatma Gandhi’s favourite hymn.
  12. From 1950 to 1954, Republic Day was celebrated at Irwin Stadium now called National Stadium, Red Fort, Ramlila Grounds and Kingsway.
  13. The first Republic Day Celebration at Rajpath was held in 1955.
  14. The Indian Constitution has never been printed ever.
  15. The original copy of the Indian Constitution is preserved in helium-filled caskets at the Library of Parliament House.
  16. The first President of India, Dr Rajendra Prasad was sworn on 26th January 1950.
  17. The Indian Constitution is inspired by the best aspects of the constitutions of other countries.
  18. The concept of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity has come from the French Constitution.
  19. The 5-year plan came from the Constitution of USSR.
  20. Before 26th January 1950, India followed the Government of India Act 1935, made by the British Government.
  21. The National Awards like Bharat Ratna, Padma Bhushan and Kriti Chakra are awarded on the Republic Day.
  22. The Indian Airforce came into existence as an independent body on the Republic Day.
  23. The Republic Day Parade starts from Rajpath and ends at Red Fort in Delhi.
  24. A 21-gun salute is given to the National Flag and the President of India during the Republic Day Flag Hoisting Ceremony.
  25. Republic Day 2020 is the first time when a woman army officer, Tania Shergill will lead the Army Day Parade.
  26. Hindi was declared as the National Language of India on 26th January 1965.

Republic Day in India is an important event of Indian history. Let’s take a moment to salute the Constitution of India that stands second to none.

Happy 71st Republic Day to All!!!

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New flyover proposed to free Sevashram Chouraha from traffic congestion

To get rid of severe traffic congestion at one of the city’s busiest road, Sevashram and Thokar Chouraha, UIT has proposed to build a flyover from Ayad Puliya to BN College Road.

The flyover will start from Ayad Puliya which connects Sevashram Chouraha to Thokar and end near Dalal Petrol Pump located at BN College Road. The Urban Improvement Trust of Udaipur has already started working on the design for the same.

The flyover will ease the traffic congestion at both the Chouraha. Also, people travelling from Dabok Airport can avoid getting stuck in the traffic at Sevashram. Now, the proposed flyover is likely to help ease the growing traffic situation and make the commute to the airport quicker.

In a meeting held at UIT Udaipur, UIT Chairman and Udaipur District Collector Ms Anandhi investigated the plan and check the feasibility of the project.