Get ready for a MORE COSTLY 2010

“You wait, you’ll have to pay more.” this is what Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit said when asked if her government planned more .She said the next round of hikes might come sooner than that. In march 2010,the government will raise the value added tax(VAT)rates of several items under the 12.5% slab to 20%.these might include expensive pens, mobile phone and luxury cars.

“You have to pay more for better services,” Dikshit told our collection have to be better. You travel in lovely low-floor buses and AC buses, you’ll have to pay more” Dikshit said the proposal to raise VAT rates for luxury items would be tabled in the assembly during the budget session in march. “I believe people should pay more VAT on”luxurious items,”

Dikshit said the recent hikes had been long overdue and were required, even if they were unpopular. Over the past months, charges for various amenities in Delhi have gone up. These include average hikes of 70% in bus fares, 36% in metro fares and between 57and 160% in water tariffs

Delhi to well-groomed up health infrastructure further on of Games

NEW DELHI The government of Delhi has prepared a plan prepared on how we can improve the health infrastructure in the capital ahead of the Commonwealth Games next year, through the establishment of a state-of-the-art sports center of the damage and induction of several medical professionals.

Union Health Minister, Mr Ghulam Nabi Azad said the city authorities, the process of identification of doctors, including sports physicians, physiotherapists and masseurs from various public and non-governmental organizations.

For the Commonwealth Games held in October 2010, said the health department of the city government has been identified as the hub agency.

"A state-of-the-art Sports is set to damage Safdurjung hospital that is likely to be operational in May 2010,"he said. In addition, the hospital will be established at the Games Village. At each stage, a medical center with basic emergency facilities to provide on-site medical care for athletes, officials and families will be established. First Aid Posts will be established at headquarters.

'Ambulance cover will be subject to appropriate locations. 150 ambulances have been arranged for the city, which must be functional by July 2010,"Azad said. Hospitals basic and complementary responses were identified for each of the locations to handle any emergency situation, "he said.

Organising Committee begines enrolment of volunteers as element of Delhi integrated

DELHI: Organizing Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi maintain its process of citizen involvement in new delhi, new delhi open U.S. program aimed at recruiting 30,000 volunteers will be held in various areas during the games next year at its headquarters on Friday, the day before International Volunteer Day.

Organizing Committee Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010 Mr. President Suresh Kalmadi, MP, launched new delhi associated with Ms Sindhushree Khullar, Secretary, Ministry of Sport, said that the army selfless and dedicated volunteers will face a real game next year."In fact, volunteers are the backbone of the game, we depend on you,"he said.

"I am confident that our volunteers can contribute immensely to ensure that we are organizing a great game next year,"he said."My confidence is due to the 166 volunteers who helped at the Commonwealth Games Federation General Assembly have done a fantastic job and pass the test with flying colors. Cgas Everyone said that did a great job. "

"Volunteers can and will do the nation proud to present our hospitality and visitors Ethos,"said Mr. Kalmadi."For New Delhi United was designed to encourage all citizens regardless of age, religion and equipped to the best game ever. Delhi, United will not only volunteers but also to train and use. "





Ms Sindhushree Khullar said:"Volunteers not only before the game, but also his heart. "

Olympic gold medal winner Abhinav Bindra congratulated the volunteers and shared fond memories of Beijing Olympic volunteers, who gifted him a card in Hindi after his historic triumph. He said:"I kept it short with my medal and volunteers will always remain in the hearts of athletes. "

Five categories of volunteers - Senior Citizen, professionals, homemakers, differently-abled and international - have been registered in the program. Series of 20 computer terminals set up for the public to be able to sign up as volunteers. It was facilitated by the volunteers who helped during the General Assembly, 2009th

Mr. Kalmadi unveiled the logo of the program volunteers. Delhi United crest symbolizes the unity and optimism, capturing the essence of "Wheel of Life. Values such as honesty, brotherhood and teamwork brought through the elements of the logo. Colors - red, yellow and white - have been chosen and truly reflects the philosophy of the United Delhi.

, What facilitates the registration of volunteers, the Chairman of the Organizing Committee also launched a special interactive web portal (www.cwgdelhi2010.org/delhiunited). Interested persons can log on and fill out an application online. The site offers complete information on a voluntary program of puzzles, quizzes and games. Information in detail the entire program was also released as a volunteer by Mr Jarnail Singh, director of the Organizing Committee. Ms. Khullar released the first Volunteer Newsletter Magazine.

Delhi United leaves precious heritage of trained technical and nontechnical volunteers. This will allow volunteers to gain valuable skills, increase their interest and knowledge in the Olympic sports, working with an international team of experts, and building lasting friendships with people from all over the world.