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Delhi-NCR transport strike today: All you need to know in 10 points

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Hindustan Times

Commuters are likely to face problems as public transport would be off the roads on Thursday. The strike comes days after Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said the new law has improved traffic situation on Delhi roads.

Delhi-NCR transport strike today: All you need to know in 10 points

Schools in the National Capital Region will remain closed on Thursday as transport associations in Delhi and Noida have called for a strike to protest against the hefty penalties for road traffic violations under the newly amended Motor Vehicles (MV) Act.

Here are the top 10 points in this story:

1- The United Front of Transport Associations (UFTA) has called for the strike which represents 41 associations and unions of goods and passenger segments, including trucks, buses, autos, tempos, maxi-cabs and taxis plying in the Delhi-NCR region.

2- UFTA’s office bearers on Wednesday alleged that both the central and Delhi government are forcing them to go for the strike.

3- “On Thursday, it will be a one-day strike. But, we will have a general body meeting in two-three days. By then, if the Central or state government do not come up with a solution, then we shall go on an indefinite strike,” said Harish Sabharwal, chairman, UFTA.

4- The total expected per day loss in revenue of the transporters owing to the strike is going to be about Rs 23,000 crore.

5- Private buses, auto-rickshaws, a section of app-based cabs, trucks, grameen sevas and school vans will be off the roads on Thursday.

6- Many parents received messages from their children’s schools informing them that educational institutes will be closed on Thursday.

7- Some schools have decided to postpone exams that were scheduled to be held on Thursday and many have extended their preparatory leaves.

8- Most of the schools in Ghaziabad too will remain shut on Thursday. “We have asked all our member schools to remain shut on Thursday. This is because we do not wish to risk the safety of our children in case the protests turn violent. We have 86 members schools and all of them will stay shut on Thursday,” said Subhash Jain, chairperson of the Independent Schools Federation.

9- The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill came into effect on September 1. It has enhanced the penalties for driving errors like not wearing a seat belt, jumping red light, drunk driving errors, among others.

10- The penalty for vehicle without number plate has been increased from Rs 300 to Rs 500, if a driver is caught without licence, he will have to pay Rs 1,000. For talking on mobile phone while driving the fine has been raised from Rs 500 to Rs 1000. Driving without helmet/seat belt will be Rs 500 for first offence and Rs 1,000 for subsequent offences.

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Super 30 Founder Anand Kumar Felicitated With Prestigious Award In The US

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NDTV

Anand Kumar has been running the highly innovative Super 30 programme for the last 18 years to mentor 30 students free off cost through a year-long residential coaching for India''s premiere IIT-JEE.

WASHINGTON: Super 30 founder and noted mathematician Anand Kumar has been felicitated in the US with a prestigious teaching award for his contributions towards imparting education to the country''s needy students.

The Education Excellence Award 2019 was presented Anand Kumar, 46, by the Foundation For Excellence (FFE) at a function on the occasion of the organisation's 25th anniversary gala in San Jose, California over the weekend.

Speaking at the event, Anand Kumar exhorted the strong Indian community living in the USA and across the world to help education become the strongest weapon to fight all the problems of the world.

"Making quality education accessible to the masses will make a huge difference to the world by solving the core issues of poverty, unemployment, population explosion, environmental degradation and a lot more," he said.

"Indians have been doing wonders in different fields across the globe, including the USA, and it would be immensely satisfying for them to give something back to their society. There can be no gift more precious than education," Anand Kumar said at a packed auditorium while receiving applause from a gathering comprising eminent personalities.

Anand Kumar has been running a highly innovative Super 30 programme for the last 18 years to mentor 30 students free off cost through a year-long residential coaching for India''s premiere IIT-JEE.

The success rate has been phenomenal, with students from underprivileged sections witnessing a generational change by entering the premiere institutions.

Anand Kumar said an educated world would be much better place due to greater understanding and compassion.

"Today, the void is getting bigger, which only education can bridge. Give anyone the right opportunity and he or she will excel. It is ultimately the opportunity that matters," he added.

Anand Kumar, who was recently in news for the success of the biopic on his life starring Hrithik Roshan, thanked the FFE for providing scholarships to needy students and lighting the flame of education among the needy.

He said the power of education was immense to bring about generational change for the deprived lot, which would ultimately add speed to the nation''s growth story.

"Through my small endeavour of Super 30, I have experienced how the smile of success on the face one first generational learner brings cheers not only for the entire family, but triggers hope for the entire community. This is what the world needs and your efforts will trigger hope for millions," he said.

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