Officials adjust shutdown and security plans ahead of G20 summit; hospitals monitor dengue cases.

Delhi Police Given Checklist for G20 Summit Security

Delhi Police has been given a checklist by Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena to ensure smooth and secure hosting of the G20 Summit on September 9 and 10. The checklist includes monitoring social media for rumors and inflammatory posts, sealing borders, alerting civic agencies about sanitation and road maintenance issues, and preventing unlawful gatherings. 60 Deputy Commissioners from various units have been assigned to oversee specific tasks related to the Summit, including security at the venue, airport, hotels, and designated sites for visits by spouses.

Dengue Deaths in NCR Put Delhi Hospitals on Alert

As NCR reports two dengue deaths this month, hospitals in Delhi are on high alert. A 30-year-old man from Gurgaon and a 21-year-old man from Ghaziabad have succumbed to dengue hemorrhagic fever. Doctors in both government and private hospitals have noted a spike in dengue cases, with patients presenting symptoms such as low platelet count, high fever, and body pain.

Nehru Planetarium Celebrates Chandrayaan-3 Moon Landing

The Nehru Planetarium in Delhi witnessed a joyous celebration as the crowd eagerly awaited the moon landing of Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft. The event was marked by anticipation and excitement as the minutes counted down to the historic moment.

Mosquito Terminator on Wheels Fights Dengue Along Railway Tracks

A team of 15 workers from Northern Railways and MCD embarked on a 150-km journey to spray larvicide on railway tracks as part of the campaign against mosquito-borne diseases. The workers utilized the ‘Mosquito Terminator on Wheels’, a custom train equipped with power sprayers to spray insecticide on the tracks. This initiative aims to control mosquito breeding and protect the communities living near the tracks.

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