GU to host the Dharma-Dhamma Conference from 23rd to 25th August, city civil hospital on alert for potential Monkeypox cases, doctors' strike ends, hospital services resume, and more. Find out what's happening in your city with this Ahmedabad News Roundup.

Gujarat University is hosting the 8th International Dharma-Dhamma Conference from the 23rd of August to the 25th of August 2024, with the Vice President of India attending the opening ceremony. The conference, themed "Cosmology in Dharma-Dhamma Traditions," will feature speeches on Buddhism and related topics.

Dignitaries including the former President of South Korea, the Secretary General of Thailand, and international fellows from France will be among the guests.

Over 27,000 cases of the Monkeypox virus have been reported globally, with 1,100 deaths. While India has not yet recorded any cases, Ahmedabad’s Civil Hospital has been put on alert as a precaution.

A four-bed isolation ward has been prepared to manage suspected cases, and the hospital is equipped to test for the virus. Dr. Rakesh Joshi, Civil Hospital Superintendent, advises individuals to seek immediate medical attention if they notice symptoms like red spots on their skin.

The statewide strike by resident doctors was called off on Wednesday after the government assured improved security measures for the medical community.

The strike had caused significant disruptions in hospital services, impacting patients and their families. With the strike over, hospital operations are expected to return to normal.

The municipality plans to redevelop Palladium Junction due to persistent traffic congestion. The cut between the Palladium Mall service road and the main road will be closed, requiring motorists heading to Zydus and the High Court to make a U-turn from Thaltej, adding 2 km to their journey. To ease traffic, the municipality will extend the divider on the service road, separating it from the main road.

A sudden rise in air pollution levels was recorded in Ahmedabad, particularly in the western part of the city, on Wednesday evening. The Air Quality Index (AQI) rose from 55 at 9 am to 163 by 9 pm, making Ahmedabad the third most polluted city in India that day.

The city's air quality was five times worse than World Health Organization guidelines. The AMC's fire department identified the burning of garbage near Sarkhej Sabar Hotel, behind YMCA Club, and under Sanathal Bridge as the primary cause of the pollution spike.