Tue Sep 24 18:46:57 UTC 2024: ## Ahmedabad News Roundup: Entry Fees for Parks, Coldplay Rumors, and Student Well-being
**Ahmedabad, India:** The city is buzzing with news, from new entry fees for popular parks to rumors of a Coldplay concert and initiatives to promote student well-being.
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has implemented a ₹10 entry fee for Gotila Garden and the newly opened Oxygen Park on Sindhu Bhavan Road. While the fee applies to most visitors, morning walkers will be exempt between 6 am and 10 am. The AMC is also introducing monthly passes for unlimited access to the gardens.
Meanwhile, the city is abuzz with rumors of a Coldplay concert at the Narendra Modi Stadium on January 25, 2025. While unconfirmed, the speculation has sent fans into a frenzy and led to a surge in hotel bookings across Ahmedabad.
In a positive development, the District Education Office has announced plans to install 100 additional ‘Samvedana (Empathy) Boxes’ across schools, bringing the total number of these boxes to 200. These boxes allow students to anonymously express concerns and seek guidance on various issues, promoting mental well-being and addressing academic stress, relationships, and social media pressures.
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) has taken a significant step towards inclusivity by introducing a reservation policy for PhD admissions, aligning with government guidelines for underrepresented communities. This move follows years of advocacy and legal challenges, bringing IIM-A in line with 10 other IIMs that have already adopted similar policies.
Finally, the Supreme Court upheld a Gujarat High Court decision upholding a ban on private buses operating in city areas during the day. This decision maintains restrictions on heavy vehicles, limiting their operation to nighttime hours to reduce traffic congestion and enhance road safety.
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