Nashik: Nashik divisional commissioner Radhakrishna Game has called for strictly ensuring that sewage management is in place on the construction sites before providing completion certificates to buildings to avoid Godavari river pollution.The divisional commissioner on Wednesday chaired a meeting on Godavari pollution during which Nashik collector Jajaj Sharma, NMC commissioner and administrator Ashok Karanjkar, Nashik Zilla Parishad (ZP) CEO Ashima Mittal and other officials were present.Game has ordered the NMC to immediately clear all the encroachment around the water bodies, including the rivulets, tributaries of Godavari river that pass through the city and even the nullahs to ensure they carry only the rainwater, a senior official from the NMC said.Game also took note of the sewage management on the construction sites and asked the authorities not to sanction the projects if they do not have sewage management plans and ensure that the completion certificates are not given to the buildings that do not comply, said the officer.Further, speaking on the issue of water hyacinths, the officer said people in rural areas are ready to contribute with their might to get rid of hyacinths and necessary funds could be pooled by the water resources department.Kumbh Mela cell at collectorate Radhakrishna Game has directed the authorities to set up a Kumbh Mela cell at the district collectorate so that developmental works are planned and carried out at a faster pace.We also published the following articles recentlyOrdeal for students as sewage overflowsA manhole on Vels University Road in Pallavaram, Chennai, started spewing sewage, causing inconvenience to students and other commuters. The ankle-deep slush mixed with garbage flooded the street, forcing people to wade through it. Vehicles had to move to the side of the road, slowing down traffic. This is not the first time sewage overflow has been a problem on this stretch. The Corporation plans to install diesel pumps to alleviate sewage-related issues in the future.Collectors, police commissioners behave like God, are beyond reach of ordinary citizens: Gujarat HCThe Gujarat High Court has expressed dissatisfaction with the way a helpline number for complaints against police personnel was publicized. The court criticized officials for being inaccessible to ordinary citizens and behaving like gods. It directed the government to inform the public clearly about the grievance cell and helpline number. The court had earlier ordered the establishment of the helpline and grievance cell in response to a news report about traffic constables allegedly extorting money from a couple.IndiGoReach organises heritage walk in NashikIndiGoReach and InterGlobe Foundation organized a Heritage Walk in Nashik, Maharashtra as part of their My City My Heritage campaign. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of heritage and culture in India. Nashik was chosen for its historical and cultural significance. The walk included visits to various iconic landmarks in the city and drew enthusiastic participation from the local community. IndiGo CEO, Pieter Elbers, expressed pride in contributing to the preservation of Nashiks heritage. InterGlobe Foundation Chairperson, Rohini Bhatia, emphasized the importance of preserving cultural heritage and promoting meaningful dialogues.

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