New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The Centre’s approval for the Rs 6,969.67 crore Dwarka Road Tunnel project is set to transform urban mobility in the National Capital Region (NCR) by easing traffic congestion, improving airport connectivity and providing a seamless link between West and South Delhi, an official statement said on Saturday.The project will connect the Shiv Murti Interchange on the Dwarka Expressway (NH-248BB) with Nelson Mandela Marg in Vasant Kunj, providing a high-speed route for commu…
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Guwahati, July 17 (IANS) The Assam Legislative Assembly has issued a directive to curb electricity wastage within its premises by asking staff to ensure that lights, fans, and air conditioners are switched off whenever rooms and passages remain unoccupied, officials said on Thursday. According to an official order issued by the Assembly Secretariat, there is “considerable wastage of electricity” in the Assembly complex, with electrical appliances frequently found running even when no one is …
Ahmedabad, July 12 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Sunday announced a target of increasing green cover in the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency to 20 per cent by the 2029 parliamentary elections and urged residents to ensure that every home is equipped with rooftop solar panels.Speaking during a mass plantation programme in Ahmedabad, HM Shah said the constituency had already increased its greenery to about 11.23 per cent and called on citizens to help nearly double that…
Gandhinagar, July 10 (IANS) Work to extend the Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway to Bhavnagar will begin within the next three months, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has said.He said this while holding a high-level review meeting with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on the progress of National Highway projects across the state on Thursday.The meeting in Gandhinagar focused on the implementation of key highway and expressway projects, land acquisition, funding and meas…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to conserve fuel, Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia, and Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, arrived at the Cabinet meeting in a single vehicle on Wednesday.The gesture of carpooling by two Union Ministers conveyed a responsible message towards judicial use of resources. Their initiative is not just a one-time event but a step tak…
New Delhi/Aizawl, June 11 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Thursday said the state has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first fully literate state in India, while also registering significant progress in the Human Development Index (HDI), reflecting sustained advancements in education, healthcare and overall socio-economic development. Addressing the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting, the Chief Minister noted that all districts of Mizoram have been categorised as “Fro…
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) The possibility of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz due to rising tensions in West Asia should not be viewed merely as an external crisis. It should be treated as a strategic warning. For decades, India has depended heavily on imported oil and gas moving through vulnerable maritime routes. Any prolonged disruption can affect transportation, agriculture, industry, inflation and overall economic stability.China recognised this vulnerability years ago and diversified its …
Kolkata, June 7 (IANS) Rescuers normally seen at disaster sites took to their bicycles on Sunday to mark World Cycling Day. The 2nd Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), based at Haringhata in Nadia district of West Bengal, participated in a 25-km cyclothon during the day.“The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from NDRF rescuers and their family members. A total of 105 participants, including 15 children, took part in the cyclothon. The event encouraged a healthy l…
Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) Actress Bhumi Pednekar has extended her support to the Pink E-Rickshaw initiative. Speaking about the project, the ‘Badhaai Do’ actress highlighted the importance of creating opportunities for women. Speaking to media at the launch event, Bhumi said that it aims to empower women by providing them with e-rickshaws, enabling them to earn a livelihood independently. She emphasized that financial freedom and self-reliance are crucial for women’s empowerment. Pednekar stated…
Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, May 16 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Saturday directed officials to adopt a 70 per cent beautification and 30 per cent long-life tree plantation model for lake development projects across the Gandhinagar Parliamentary constituency, while reviewing a series of ongoing infrastructure, healthcare and urban planning works. The review meeting was chaired by Home Minister Shah in the presence of Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and senior go…