Bhubaneswar, April 6 (IANS) Senior Sasmit Patra, a leader of the Biju Janata Dal and Rajya Sabha MP, on Monday wrote to Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal, seeking his immediate intervention to ensure that the proposed Metro Rail project, initiated during the previous government, is not scrapped by the state government. In his letter, Patra argued that the project envisioned during the previous Naveen Patnaik-led BJD government is a critical mass-transit backbone for th…
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New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Union Minister Manohar Lal on Saturday outlined key priorities, including institutionalisation of single-window approvals, integration of PNG infrastructure into urban planning, facilitation of last-mile connectivity and convergence with ongoing urban development initiatives.Addressing a review meeting here, he underscored the critical role of cities as engines of economic growth and called for mission-mode implementation to accelerate PNG expansion.An ambitious target…
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Delhi Lt Governor T.S. Sandhu on Friday discussed various issues related to the national capital, including development and security, an official said.During the interaction, Sandhu is believed to have briefed Home Minister Shah on the measures being taken to achieve the goal of ‘Viksit Delhi 2047’, including efforts to combat pollution, clean the Yamuna, and improve transit corridors for sustainable development and enhanced qualit…
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Delhi Lt Governor T.S. Sandhu on Thursday shared information about a meeting with experts from School of Planning & Architecture (SPA) for the redevelopment of the city transit corridors.In a post on X, Sandhu said: “A comprehensive presentation was made by the reputed School of Planning & Architecture, Delhi on the redevelopment of transit corridors in Delhi, aimed at transforming them into green, pedestrian-friendly, employment-oriented, and recreational stre…
Karnal (Haryana), March 26 (IANS) Union Minister Manohar Lal on Thursday said that while global conflicts and geopolitical tensions pose a potential risk to the supply of petroleum products and gas, India is well-prepared to tackle any such challenge and there is “no need to panic” at present.Speaking to reporters, the minister underlined that the issue of energy supply is not confined to India alone but is a growing international concern, particularly in light of ongoing conflicts between sever…
New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) As the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 entered its 2nd day on Friday, a national power ministerial meeting, chaired by Union Power Minister Manohar Lal, was held to deliberate on energy security, sector reforms and future growth strategies.Addressing the conference, the minister said the summit would play a key role in achieving the vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047”, highlighting the importance of the power sector in driving economic growth and infrastructure development.H…
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Union Minister Manohar Lal on Friday called for the development of robust urban infrastructure through the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) model for housing, making housing more accessible and sustainable.Speaking at a conference here, the minister underscored the importance of bringing together all stakeholders to make housing finance more accessible, affordable, and inclusive for every citizen.He emphasised the need for integrated urban planning, including transport…
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Bhutan’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Lyonpo Gem Tshering, held discussions with Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal, at a meeting here on Tuesday which focused on strengthening the longstanding cooperation between the two nations in the power sector.During the discussions, both sides deliberated on the commercial optimisation of power output from the Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (1020 MW). Emphasis was also placed on the early commissioning of th…
Jaipur, Jan 28 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma departed for New Delhi on Wednesday at around 2:30 p.m. to hold a series of important meetings with senior Union Ministers aimed at accelerating development initiatives and strengthening the state’s infrastructure and public welfare systems. During his visit, the Chief Minister is scheduled to meet the Union Health Minister and former BJP President J.P. Nadda.The discussions will primarily focus on issues related to Rajasthan under…
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The power sector in coming times is going to become enormous and it is crucial for Discoms to be strong, prosperous, and financially empowered, Power Minister Manohar Lal said on Wednesday, adding that strong Discoms means improved services and greater sensitivity towards consumers.The growing economy requires a thriving power sector far more than we can imagine today, he said while delivering the inaugural address at ‘Electricity Distribution Industry Conference ‘ED…