Hindustan Times (Delhi)

Govt notifies zones in South and East MCD

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The Delhi government has finally notified zones in the East Delhi and the South Delhi municipal corporatio­ns.

But the file to notify the boundaries of municipal zones in North DMC is still lying with the Delhi government. It has been three months since the election results of civic polls were announced but various important committees (including standing committee) could not be formed in the absence of notificati­on of zones.

As per a government official, talks are on with North DMC officials regarding the notificati­on of zones in North Corporatio­n.

“Notificati­on of zones in east and south was a less contentiou­s issue as no major changes had been announced. In comparison, North DMC has proposed creation of a new Keshavpura­m zone and merger of city and Sadar Paharganj zones. However, the file was sent back from lieutenant governor office for reconsider­ation,” he said. HTC If one was to analyse all those unsolicite­d short messages that come on the mobile, those promising to help you reduce your weight without sweat, will probably constitute the largest number.

In fact such promotions have become ubiquitous. You see them on telemarket­ing channels, on the back of auto-rickshaws, on small placards strapped to trees and electric poles, on large hoardings, well, they are everywhere. And they continue to fool consumers into believing that by consuming those mysterious ‘capsules’ or ‘special chais’ or’ herbal potions’ or using some gadgets of dubious value, they can shed that extra fat without moving an inch.

If you look at websites that publish consumer complaints, you will notice a large number of consumer grievances pertaining to these weight-loss schemes, where consumers are complainin­g about the adverse effects suffered by them from the consumptio­n of the so-called herbal or other slimming potions or capsules. Some of them have also experience­d weight gain following their consumptio­n.

But unfortunat­ely, all of them just vent their frustratio­n and anger and warn others about those companies, but do not take their complaint to its logical conclusion. So long as this is not done, such advertisem­ents will

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