Death By Pigeons, Health Ministry Please Note

Interstitial Lung Disease Death On The Rise In The City.. Anybody Listening ???

There is a sudden rise in the trend of feeding pigeons in Delhi. Every triangle is being taken over by grain sellers and the blind superstitious public happily feeds the pigeon lots. Oh What peace they get! All their problems are solved, their children pass exams without studying and they get their coveted promotions without any hard work !!!

The triangle in the conjunction of CR Park, GK Enclave-1, Nehru Apartments and Pamposh enclave and the one near Kalka mandir has become a massive breeding ground for thousands of rock pigeons. The pigeon population has exploded manifold and our houses and air conditioners have become their nesting and breeding spots.

It is said that the most dangerous path of pigeon poop to our lung is the AC duct. The AC Duct sucks in the pigeon poop dust and we breathe this air in which causes the Deadly Lung Disease. Everyone is afraid to use these pigeon poop infested ACs now.

These pigeons are nesting in school AC units also and children are breathing this contaminated air. The Delhi metro also has become a favorite nesting spot for this disease carrier pigeons.

We have been writing in our local magazine for the past 2 years and talking with various people and RWAs regarding this problem. We have also complained to SDMC through ‘swacchata app’ several times and they just keep writing ‘work done’ .

We have also complained to PWD through their app and after inspection their reply was that “ this is not our job’ and should be handled by police/MCD!!

( Letter Quoted:

From: Do Not Reply <support@pwddelhi.com>
Date: Mon, Jan 15, 2018 at 3:13 PM
Subject: Complaint # 107719 - Reply
To: habitat.times@gmail.com

Dear Anindita

Action is being taken on your complaint # 107719 dated 05/12/2017. Reply is as below:

Reply: This is an enforcement matter to be dealt by Police/MCD. AS some persons are unauthorizedly carrying out commercial activity by selling pigeon feed there. Delhi Police and MCD are only empowered to remove there unauthorized persons/commercial activity from the chowk. As soon as the feed will not be available on chowk the pigeons will fly away from there.

Regards

PWD Delhi

Note: Please do not reply to this email. This mailbox does not allow incoming messages & not monitored.) So, we complained again under the 'encroachment section' of the PWD Sewa app and we got the following reply but no work has started yet. support@pwddelhi.com Feb 10 (10 days ago) to me  Dear Habitat Times News Your complaint # 112641regarding Triangle at Ho chi minh marg near B block CR Park and Nehru Apartments has been ENCROACHED by grain sellers and are selling pigeon feed . Please take ACTION AND REMOVE THEM. at B block , Chittaranjan Park is received. In case of any concern, please contact at email ‘complaint@pwddelhi.com’ or Toll Free Number 1800110093. Regards, Support Team PWD, Delhi Do Not Reply support@pwddelhi.com Feb 11 (9 days ago) to me Dear Habitat Times News Your complaint # 112641 is assigned to Executive Engineer, EECSER2 (M 442). You can contact him at Sukhdev Vihar, Mathura Road, Below Okhla Flyover, New Delhi - 110025, 26924438. Regards, Support Team PWD, Delhi Do Not Reply <support@pwddelhi.com> Feb 12 (8 days ago) to me  Dear Habitat Times News Action is being taken on your complaint # 112641 dated 10/02/2018. Reply is as below: Reply: Proposal for remodeling of this triangle has been already in process. Regards PWD Delhi

We propose the following action by the Authorities:

• ·      The immediate action proposed is to fence the triangles near CR Park and Kalka Mandir (and other triangles in Delhi too) and plant small trees inside.
• ·        Then the Government and Health Ministry should put up signboards on all pigeon feeding spots near residential areas saying ‘Do not feed pigeons’ ( ‘Yaha Kabootaro ko dana daalna mana hai’ ).
• ·        Awareness campaigns should be held in schools, colleges, radio and movie halls. We are trying our best to spread awareness by talking to friends , RWAs and writing in our local magazine.

We have researched extensively and found the following ways to ward off pigeons away from home and air-conditioners :

• 1.     Hang shiny reflective objects in varendah and near Air conditioners . Old CDs Are very effective reflective surfaces.
• 2.     Reflective tapes are available online (amazon) and have been found to be very effective to keep away pigeons from air-conditioners ( of course netting the AC unit is desirable)
• 3.     Spreading bitter powder like neem etc on areas (terraces and balconies) where pigeons land also helps keep them away. When the pigeon lands on the surface the bitter substances enter their mouth by their own feathers and this taste keeps them away.
• 4.     Spread salt, lime powder etc also too keep their taste buds bitter.
• 5.     Use ultrasound pigeon deflectors to keep pigeon crowds away from vicinity (available in amazon)
• 6.     Pigeon spray by name od CERO is also available on amazon and we found it very effective.

Here are some more websites which have highlighted the problem, but it seems that this has fallen on deaf ears.

http://baysidejournal.com/why-people-should-stop-feeding-pigeons-in-cities

https://toistudent.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/top-news/why-you-should-not-feed-the-pigeons/26235.html

https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/m.timesofindia.com/city/indore/these-intrusive-pigeons-are-bad-news-for-your-health/amp_articleshow/61763441.cms

http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-why-growing-population-of-pigeons-is-a-problem-2191423

https://www.google.co.in/amp/www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/The-pigeon-paradox-Feeding-them-could-be-bad-for-your-lungs/article14621979.ece/amp/

https://m.timesofindia.com/city/delhi/Pigeons-turn-messengers-of-diseases-destruction/articleshow/53834177.cms

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/09/140909092334.htm

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/You-may-be-sitting-on-a-lung-disease-time-bomb/articleshow/52039125.cms

https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai/pigeon-droppings-a-health-hazard-doctors/story-dzeChLCFfmGkWW0LlgXWpJ.html

http://pureaircontrols.com/human-health-dangers-bird-droppings-associated-building-hvac-systems/

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Basant Panchami - the advent of Spring!

 Winter is here and almost gone!! Yes…the advent of spring has been announced with Basant Panchami. The 5^th day of Magha month, the penultimate month towards the end of the Hindu calendar year, is celebrated as Saraswati Puja or Basant Panchami. Day long puja and invocation are held to commemorate the day. Goddess Saraswati who is worshipped for knowledge, education, art and music dominates the day. The colour of the day being yellow which signifies spring, children and adults alike, gaily dressed in the designated shade roam around soaking in the festive fervor. Yellow also signifies ripening of the fruits and crops in the coming season.

The weather suddenly turns balmy and pleasant from a chilly winter air – a welcome change for people to slightly alter their wardrobe- discard the heavy woollens for light thermals.

Goddess Saraswati who has her share of invocation on this day only, has been depicted with four hands which represent mind, intellect, alertness and ego. She rides the swan who is known to separate water from milk  -which signifies that one should possess clear knowledge to discriminate between good and evil.

Saraswati Puja is a traditional festival of Bengalis marking the onset of spring and to bless the young ones before their annual examinations. Tiny tots are initiated to the life of education with a special puja called “Haate Khori”. The ritual marks the tots being guided to write letters in Bangla on a slate with a chalk with the priest chanting mantras alongside. Books are kept at the feet of the Goddess in the hope that she would bless the books and the knowledge would pass on to the children!

Afternoons mark a collective lunch of “Bhog” or prasad of Maa Saraswati distributed to all who throng the Puja Pandals. Evenings mark the children performing various art forms to please the goddess and to add on the fun and entertainment quotient. This festival nears the end of the Bengali Puja Calendar.

Watch this space for more on Spring and Surajkund Crafts Mela!

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New Hope for Cancer Patients

World Famous LANEX-DC^® Immunotherapy, now in India

Immunotherapy with dendritic cells is a combination therapy that helps body’s own defences fight cancer cells introduced by LDG India in Country

One of the most innovative and advanced cancer treatments, Immunotherapy with dendritic cells infuses a new ray of hope for the cancer patients in India​.

Countless research and treatment facilities worldwide have increasingly turned towards this dendritic cell therapy; many modern nations like USA have well accepted and approved this treatment.

India is not far behind as this treatment has already been in use for a while. And now with more advancement where the treatment will be done in one cycle will be provided byGermany based doctor “Dr. Frank Gansauge” in India.

Treatment with dendtritic cells is often used when conventional therapies have not been successful. This treatment has been recently introduced in India and many patients have been cured with encouraging results under the supervision of renowned Oncologist.

For most types of cancer, however, there exist standard treatments which have been developed over decades. It is recommended to make use of these treatments and supplement them with immune therapy, since it is known that tumour cells damaged by chemotherapy or radiation are much easier to destroy with immune cells than undamaged tumour cells.

In India LDG India has initiated this medical facility in collaboration with the renowned Germany based laboratory “Dr. Gansuage”.

“We are proud of the medical advancements and with Immunotherapy cancer patients are surely going to benefit as this treatment has largely proven its effectiveness worldwide.” says Mr. Tapesh Singhal, Director, LDG INDIA who has taken the baton forward to introduce this medical facility in India and Indian Subcontinents (except China).

At present Cancer is taking thousands of lives every year worldwide including India. About one hundred different types of cancer are known in humans, and all are different from one another such as the average age at which they appear, the growth rate and the tendency to metastasize. Therefore, it is rather questionable whether a single main cause for the development of cancer will ever be identified.

Scientists working on immunotherapy have basically taken a diverse route by tricking the body’s own defences into combating the rival cancer within. For centuries, this has been an aspiration of medical scientist which has become a reality.

The effectiveness of a treatment with dendritic cells could be proven in the case of skin, kidney, breast, pancreatic, colon, ovarian and prostate cancer, and other cancers.​

SPOTLIGHT ON THE TREATMENT

   The facility provides a special type of vaccination, required to treat any type of cancer (except-blood cancer), at any stage.

   A unique vaccination is made from patient’s blood and infused in the body which boost their immunity and help in curing the disease naturally.

   LDG India provides the cancer treatment through only 1 dendritic cell rich dose which takes a total of one week to process.

   A patient can take the vaccination while taking chemotherapy, it will averse the side effects and help a patient live a routine life.

Disclaimer : The above information has been provided by LDG India for publication for information purpose only. Habitat Times does not endorse the treatment and requests readers to do their own research regarding the effectiveness and safety of the offered treatment . 

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Clean India Show At Mumbai

15^th Edition of Clean India Show To Kick-start In Mumbai On January 18, 2018

Asia’s largest event on professional cleaning, Clean India Show along with Waste Technology Expo, Laundrex India Expo and Car Care expo, to be inaugurated by Dr Ranjit Patil, Minister of State, Home (Urban), Urban Development, Government Of Maharashtra

Dr Deepak Sawant, Minister For Public Health & Family Welfare, Government of Maharashtra To Inaugurate Conference On Infection Control & Hospital Hygiene on January 19

Mumbai: Asia’s biggest show on cleanliness, the international edition of Clean India Show, featuring the latest cleaning techniques and technologies from the world will be inaugurated by Dr Ranjit Patil, Hon’ble Minister of State, Home (Urban), Urban Development, Government of Maharashtra on January 18 in Mumbai. Around 200 national and International companies will showcase the latest technologies and solutions for cleaning and hygiene, Sanitation, Facility Management, Waste Management & Recycling, Vehicle Care and Linen at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon from Jan 18 to Jan 20, under one roof.

The inaugural day will feature sessions on technologies for solid waste management and reuse and recycling of sewage and industrial waste water treatment, among other topics. Vinod Kumar Jindal, Joint Secretary and mission Director, SBM, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs will make a special address at this session.

“Waste to energy technology is an essential aspect of Solid Waste Management. It is all the more pertinent in a country like India where the metro cities produce nearly 2 lakh tons MSW per day. While we are using our energies to dispose of this waste, developed nations are converting waste into energy and profiting from it. We have brought together some of the best minds in the world who will share their knowledge on best practices in waste management,” says Mangala Chandran, Director, VIS Group.

The second day will host the first ever show on infection control and hospital hygiene in India. Inaugurated by Dr Deepak Ramchandra Sawant, Hon’ble Minister for Public Health & Family Welfare, Government of Maharashtra the programme will see the participation of several leaders from the fraternity. “It will also witness the launch of India’s first WhatsApp group formed by microbiologists and infection control officials from over 400 hospitals in India. A landmark development, the WhatsApp group will facilitate free flow of information and real time updates on hospital hygiene,” says Jayaraman Nair, Chairman, VIS Group.

The third and concluding day, Jan 20 will host dedicated conferences on Facility Management and Laundry, dry cleaning and textile care.

“With more than ten thousand trade visitors, buyers, technology seekers, start-ups and international companies converging at the exhibition, this will be one of the largest of its kind shows,” adds Mangala Chandran. More than twenty seven industrial segments, corporate houses, malls, multiplexes, educational institutions, railways, airports, State Transport Authorities, Municipal Corporations, and Defence and Naval Departments are expected to visit the show to source the latest solutions that will be on display from across the world.

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Connecting The Habitat

Dear Friend,

We have traversed quite a long distance in this short period of 6 months and we have gained a solid foothold in the environment and habitat conservation space.

Our endeavours are slowly showing results and encouraged by them, we have gained the courage to push forward with new zeal and enthusiasm.

Our interactive website has been able to garner a large relevant audience in South Delhi , apart from reaching out to the entire Delhi and national audience as well. International audience are also taking a keen interest in our initiatives.

Our endeavors are teamed up with a vision to improve our immediate surroundings and  make our Habitat habitable and sustainable through responsible living.

We are always eager to partner with new and exciting ideas - which could lead to collaborative success and in the process enriching our lives and surroundings with qualitative living through responsible and co habitable means.

We, therefore invite you to share our platform's reach, so that the awareness spreads to many more discerning people who also want to lead a better life.

As part of the initiative, to make it sustainable, we have introduced several business models in it, which we would be delighted to share and discuss with you all!

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Pigeons Are Dangerous For Our Respiratory Health

Request For Removal Of Encroachment Of Grain Sellers Feeding Pigeons From The Triangle In The Confluence Of CR Park, GK Enclave-1 & Nehru Apartments

·        We the residents of CR Park and neighbouring colonies have been trying for long to seek  help in converting the pigeon triangle on the confluence of 3 colonies namely CR Park, Nehru Apartments and GK Enclave-1 into a Green Triangle as part of the current drive of SDMC to beautify vacant areas below the flyover and at intersections.

·        Inspite of our repeated reminders and requests to alter that area for the benefit of the residents of CR Park, Nehru Enclave and GK Enclave, there has been NO MOVEMENT from the authorities.

·        The situation is so serious, that some residents are now considering selling their houses and moving away from that area, which is not a viable option for everybody living in that area.

·        Is it not in your interest to care about the repercussions of such severe bird infestation on the residents' health!

·        So, we residents have taken up the cudgels and hereby reach to you to resolve this issue. 

·        Alongwith the SDMC BEAUTIFICATION DRIVE cleaning up spaces under flyovers, this Triangle can also be similarly beautified as the earliest possible.

·        Any OTHER MEASURE to beautify the Triangle is also welcome.

·        Please take up this serious cause and resolve this issue asap !!

From The Aggrieved Residents of CR Park, GK1 & 2, GK Enclave-1 & 2, Nehru Apartments, Hemkunt Colony, Pamposh Enclave and Neighbouring Colonies.

Links To Websites For More Information:

http://baysidejournal.com/why-people-should-stop-feeding-pigeons-in-cities

https://toistudent.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/top-news/why-you-should-not-feed-the-pigeons/26235.html

https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/m.timesofindia.com/city/indore/these-intrusive-pigeons-are-bad-news-for-your-health/amp_articleshow/61763441.cms


http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-why-growing-population-of-pigeons-is-a-problem-2191423

https://www.google.co.in/amp/www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/The-pigeon-paradox-Feeding-them-could-be-bad-for-your-lungs/article14621979.ece/amp/

https://m.timesofindia.com/city/delhi/Pigeons-turn-messengers-of-diseases-destruction/articleshow/53834177.cms

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/09/140909092334.htm

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/You-may-be-sitting-on-a-lung-disease-time-bomb/articleshow/52039125.cms

https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai/pigeon-droppings-a-health-hazard-doctors/story-dzeChLCFfmGkWW0LlgXWpJ.html

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Steaming Up Your Winter With Soups

Suitable for every age group, easy to make, helps you recover fast from illness, helps you lose your weight, helps you remain healthy, you name it….and soups can do it all.

Winter has set in and you try to find ways to keep you not only warm, but also healthy. During winter our immune system slows down a bit and we tend to fall sick. We are exposed to many infections that cause sickness. One needs to take care of one’s health. It is a time when we want to eat so many things, isn’t it!  Spicy stuff, hot snacks, fried junks, loads of savories and sweets. Name them and you want to have them all.

Of course you should not avoid them but, you should know to balance your meals.

Here comes Soups to your rescue.

Soups-

·         helps us to neutralize our system

·         help us to flush away unwanted toxins from out body

·         gets easily absorbed by our body

·         provides us  with the needed vitamins and minerals

·         adds colour to our life

·         are very filling and refreshing and keeps you going for hours without getting tired

·         and last but not the least, they are easy to prepare.

Generally Soups are considered boring and tasteless. Actually it is not true. At least I don’t think so. Have faith, spicing up your soup is not at all difficult. Use all sorts of herbs and spices, use healthy oil, use lentils and grains to thicken them and give them a certain consistency. If you like it plain and simple you can do that as well. You are the creator and you can play with as many things as you can.

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