BETTER LATE THAN NEVER.

Since the time Pakistan sponsored militancy has started in J & K, there have been news paper reports about celebrations etc in J &K and other parts of the country after every attack on Defence and Paramilitary forces where members of these forces have been Martyred.
Considering that these reports are published only after due verification, it was saddening to see that State Govt, Central Govt and law enforcement agencies did not take any action. Pak and terrorist sympathisers, separatists, stone pelters etc were emboldened and continue in their Anti Indian,treasonous activity, despite an offence having been committed.
It was heartening to read two news items in today's news papers.
One that security cover for separatists has been removed and,
Second, FIRs have been registered all over the country against people indulging in treasonous activities.
warmed the cockles of my heart.
Well done law enforcement agencies and the Govt. As they say
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER.

Sadly due to to our just judicial system they will never be punished.
Appeals to various courts will go on for years and years. The guilty will roam free, continue in their Anti national activities while on bail. Sad.
Next step,
Law should be enacted wherein no appeals to be entertained in case of Anti National and Treasonous activities.

AUTUMN.

Autumn, the season before on set of winter. It is also the season when many species of trees shed their leaves. Trees shed their leaves to survive hash conditions of winter.
In our neighbourhood there are lot of Badam(Almond) trees. They have thicker and bigger leaves. On set of winter before leaves are shed their colour changes to bright rusty red. Couple of days back came across trees late in shedding leaves. May be trees realised the mistake, almost every leaf had turned bright rusty red. Lots of leaves being shed every day. Almost a carpet of rust red leaves below the tree. Looked beautiful. Nice to look at
As saying goes one can not satisfy every one the beautiful looking tree is not liked by MNC Safai fellows and the house owner. They have to sweep and cart away loads of fallen leaves every day !!!.

Bright rust red leaves and heaped shed leaves, visual delight but may be not for safai fellows and the house owner.

Bright rust red leaves and carpet of shed leaves, visual delight but may be not for safai fellows and the house owner.

Beginning of new season. bright green leaves.

METRO NEWS.- A historic Moment. Sadly missed.

Not likely to forget the problems I had with my lower back, when braving the cold of 4- 6 deg C had gone for my morning walk.
So when temperatures dropped again did not go for the walk for three days.
Yesterday when re-started saw that the Last track segment which was still not lowered on the pillars was in place. With this civil works of metro rail tracks is now complete between Hingna T Junction - to - Sitla Mata Temple Crossing. I consider this a major event on area of coverage where I have been reporting progress of the metro rail project for the last two odd years. Now work on laying or rails, electrification, test runs can be carried on at full throttle.
May be they can really achieve to run a metro between Lokmany Nagar and Subash Nagar Metro station by 13 mar 2019 as announced by Mr Patel.
With completion on civil work, visible progress from ground level will be minimal.
Naturally progress on rail laying, electrification, Subash Nagar Metro Station will not be seen by me.
With nothing seen, frequency of metro news will reduce further and cease eventually.
For this album go to https://photos.app.goo.gl/ymJcLJ1W4uXky3jD6
Sorry sequence gone haywire doring upload. Album in sequence. Better see album it also has captions.

CHEERS !

My letter,"A thought provoking incident", to Editor City mail has been published with Change of Heading.

I am now sending him my follow up blog,"Apropos : A Thought provoking incident".

hoping it will be published without too much delay.

Metro News.

Gradually have caught up with progress on metro during the long gap when not able to report metro news.
As it is once the last segment of the track is lowered, civil work will be complete on my morning walk route.
Here iPhoto history. Stairs Subash Nagar Metro Station. 15/04.18 through 05/02 19.
Only restricted number put up here. All 33 Photos at https://photos.app.goo.gl/LrwbYQqej4bRUeku8

Aporpose : A Thought provoking incident.

Apropos : A Thought provoking incident.
Reasons why these facilities fall in disuse and eventually vanish  are, (1). unbearable stench. (2) People shitting all over. For this, it is not the fault of individuals. Shit is the heaviest thing in the whole universe, even Hercules could not hold it. So they just drop it  :-)
So. Two suggestions for concerned authorities.

Suggestion one.
In view that there always shortages of funds for developmental works, make a long term plan say 5 - 10 years in which to provide public utility on the lines of Sulabh Sauhalaya. At a distance of say maximum 5 kms between two such facilities. Knowing that provisions are never made / thought given to maintain the facilities once created, what happens is gradual destruction of such facilities. So the crux of the of the suggestion.
Give contract for 24 hrs manning and maintenance of such facilities to private parties. Terms of contract to include ironclad Terms and conditions to ensure proper compliance. This will not only generate employment but also help for people interested in new start ups.

Suggestion two.
There are many more knowledgeable and better informed than me so call for suggestions from general public. Evaluate them and IMPLEMENT the best of these.
  

METRO NEWS.

Contd..............
Painting of the structural works is in full swing. This is true particularly for stretch between Subash nagar Metro Station and Breakfast Story restaurant. Two hi-lifts are been working in this stretch.
Painting work in stretch between Breakfast Story and Dada Kripa Glass has not even started. Wonder why the contractor is not being pulled up. See photos.
Similarly work on installation of electrical poles and related electrical infrastructure if almost at stand still after a modest start.
Work on clearing of damaged foot path is progressing. Wish they make foot paths early which will be a boon to morning walkers like me.

Contractor sleeping.

Painting work in full swing. 

Painting work in full swing. 

Painting work in full swing. 

Painting work in full swing. Two High- lifts pressed in service

Painting work in full swing. Two High- lifts pressed in service

Installation of electric poles and related electrical equipment lagging behind badly.

To be contd..........

A thought provoking incident,

During my morning walk today saw two youngsters walking towards me. Both with with a back pack, which seems to be inseparable attachment of today's youth. It was near the Office of Forest Development Department, Government of Maharashtra,
One of them stopped me. He enquired about any "public place nearby where wash room facilities were available. He further added they were out of towners and had come to Nagpur to appear for examinations"
I told them that nearest public convenience facility was located near Swami Vivekananda Statue near Ambazari Lake. I also added I did not know if it would be open at that time. They thanked me and walked away towards Ambazari Lake.
Looking at their age, it looked as if this exam may be life changing event for them both. Yet Rather than thinking of their forth coming exams, they were worried where thay could relieve themselves have a bath or freshen up.
I felt ashamed that I was living in second capital of Maharashtra where even basic facilities like public convenience were not available to general public.

There is other side of the coin is that, I have seen wherever limited number of public urinals are provided, they lack water. Some Worthy citizens have also used them as toilets. Also some of them will piss all over,
Within short time public urinals become so filthy so as to become unusable. Gradually vanish. Do not exist any more.
What is the Solution. A solution to situation.Defies logic thinking common sense.

Will my beloved Nagpur ever become a smart City, inhabited by Smart citizens         

METRO NEWS,

It has been a long time I have not reported latest developments on Metro Rail on my beat.
It was record breaking cold in Nagpur some time back. Temps were hovering around 3.5 tp 5.0 degrees C. As is my nature I went on my morning walk. After the second walk in these cold conditions, had a sprain in lower back . It became so severe that even sitting erect was extremely painful. Also had a mouthful from Ajeet & Priti for going for a walk in such cold. Barred from morning walk till temps improved.
Started the walk two three days back.
So here goes with developments since my last report on 12 Jan 19.
Work on segmenting of last portion of track between Sitla mata Mandir  Chowk and Hingna T point started around 11 Jan 19. Placing of the segmented track has still not been done.हत्ती गेला पण शेपूट राहिली आहे  See the photos

First segment between the last gap. 

Work in Progress

Work in Progress

Work in Progress

Work in Progress

Work in Progress only one segment on left is still to be placed in position.

Work in Progress only one segment on left is still to be placed in position.

Work in Progress only one segment on left is still to be placed in position.

Work in progress. As on 14 Jan 19.

By 04-02-19 all supporting trestles have been removed.....

...... Only needs to be lowered.हत्ती गेला पण शेपूट राहिली आहे

Mean while both side road between Sitla mata Mandir  Chowk and Hingna T point has been resurfaced. It is pleasure driving in that portion, till such time people drive wrong lane.

About painting of pillers etc and other aspects in next news  

to be continued..............