Ludhiana, Oct. 1 -- With the festival season just around the corner, mayor Inderjit Kaur and municipal corporation (MC) commissioner Ojasvi Alankar have directed officials to deploy additional machinery, if needed, for lifting garbage. The officials have been directed to make arrangements in advance as the quantity of garbage generated in the city increases during the festival season. Besides, they have been asked to monitor the situation on a regular basis.

The orders were issued during a meeting at the MC Zone D office in Sarabha Nagar on Thursday. Apart from routine work, the officials have been directed to take up special cleanliness drives in market areas and other public places. They have been asked to ensure continuous lifting of ...