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*Chandigarh, November 1:-* The Fire & Rescue Services Department, MC, Chandigarh has received 20 emergency calls on Diwali night, marking the lowest number of incidents in the last 3 years. 4 minor injuries were reported .

 As of November 1, a total of 20 distress calls related to fire accidents and emergencies were reported from across the city, a significant decrease from previous years as last year reported 22 emergency calls on Diwali.

Speaking about the decrease in fire related incidents, MC Commissioner, Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, said that there was no major fire incident reported as the MC had meticulously devised a comprehensive plan to ensure the safety and security of the city. 

He further said that the entire city was strategically divided into 07 Fire Zones, each under the jurisdiction of the respective Station Fire Officer. This mobilization plan ensured efficient coverage and quick response times across all areas.

The Commissioner said that specialized fire vehicles were strategically deployed for standby duties at venues experiencing heavy footfall and in vulnerable areas. These locations were including Patel Market Sec-15, Plaza Sector-17, Sadar/Palika Bazar Sector-19, Aroma Light Point (also covering Shashtri Market Sector-22), Grain Market Sector-26, Main Bazar Manimajra, and Solid Waste Processing Plant, Sec. 25, Chandigarh.

The Fire vehicles were also stationed at 12 cracker sites as earmarked by the District Magistrate, UT Chandigarh to ensure the safety of festivities at these locations. To maximize deployment, the leave/rest of operational staff was restricted from 30th October to 1st November 2024, ensuring a robust workforce during the crucial period.

He urged citizens to cooperate with the department and follow safety guidelines for a secure and enjoyable festive season ahead also.

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*Commissioner extends Diwali wishes to all employees of MC and citizens of city beautiful*

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*Chandigarh, October 30:-* Extending Diwali gift to 42 Safai karmacharis, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh promoted them as Sanitary Jamadar in the existing pay level-1 as per 7th CPC as per notification dated 29.03.2023.

Issuing the promotional orders, Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, Commissioner, MC, Chandigarh said that the promotions were due and as per the recommendation of the departmental promotion committee, these 42 Safaikarmcharis have been promoted. He extended Diwali wishes to all the Safaikarmcharis, the city’s unsung heroes-the ones who tirelessly keep the streets clean and hygienic.

The Commissioner also distributed Jaggery, Oil and Soap to the Safaikarmacharis. He also extended Diwali wishes to all the citizens of city beautiful with an appeal to celebrate this year Green Diwali to keep the environment clean and avoid fire crackers as much as possible.

The promotees were among Smt. Laxmi, Biram Pal, Bishan, Babu, Roshan Lal, Prithvi, Prem Singh, Jagbir, Joginder, Rajkumar , Ranbir, Partap, Kabul, Ramesh, Jai Bhawan, Rishi Pal, Rajbir, Meher Chand, Ramesh, Pappu, Rakesh, Jangi, Pardeep, Neena, Raghbir, Mangat, Raj pal, Karam Singh, Yudhbir, Chander pal, Lal chand, Ram Parkash, Raj Kumar, Ram Kumar, Madan kumar, Sunil, Narinder, Rajbir, Dhanpat, Kuldeep, Leela and Siri Pal.

The Commissioner also distributed Sweets to the inmates of Kusht Ashram, Sector 31 and Old age home at sector 15 and extended those warm wishes of Diwali. Making this Diwali more inclusive, all the sweets have been made in the Jails of Chandigarh. The Safaimitras expressed their joy of celebrating Diwali with Commissioner by quoting that their presence and support truly made this festival shine even brighter this year.

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*Chandigarh, October 26:-* Sh. Kuldeep Kumar, Mayor, Chandigarh today inaugurated Sensory Prak in sector 22, here in presence of Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, MC Commissioner, Sh. Damanpreet Singh, area councillor and other councillors & prominent persons of city.

While addressing the audience, the Mayor said that the idea of sensory park focuses on engaging and enhancing multiple senses and abilities of individual like sight, taste, smell, touch, hearing, mobility and motor skills and intellectual skill etc.

He said that the park also offers variety of ways of meeting, play and leisure needs of children with and without disabilities. The project titled “Sensory Park” has been developed in the park near House No.3901 to 3905, Sector 22-D, Chandigarh opposite Gurudwara Sahib having area 0.65 acre at a cost of approximately Rs.124.54 Lacs.

The Mayor further said that the play area have rubber flooring which enhances the safety of children. For visually impaired individual, tactile cement concrete tactile pavers are used which serves as directional indictors. Play equipments such as shoulder builder, spring rider, see saw, merry-go-around, swing, leg roller and wheel chair accessible basketball court, all help children work on their big and small muscles, orienting their body in shape and sense of body balance. Various musical equipments such as congo track, drum track, musical panel and polls are also installed, said the Mayor.

He said that interactive railings with steps at various level have been installed in the park. A hedge maze having labyrinth of pathways with flooring as a reflexology path has also forms the centre of attraction. Various kinds of herbs, shrubs and trees are planted.

He said that children are encouraged to touch, smell, taste and generally attract with the environment around them. Different feature walls also exist along the pathway which helps activate children’s observing and learning ability. Wall having surfaces with illusion art, blackboard where they can scribble with chalk and walls having cut-outs of different shapes entice them to explore different aspects.

The Mayor said that Sensory Park is a wonderful way for children to explore their senses and learn about the environment around them.

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