New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Wednesday said he travelled by public transport auto in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce fuel consumption and adopt more sustainable modes of transport, as several BJP leaders continue to publicly demonstrate support for the initiative.“Responding to the call of the Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, I arrived to participate in the programme of travelling by public transport auto,” Manoj Tiwari posted on X….
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Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, May 20 (IANS) Gujarat Director General of Police (DGP) K. L. N. Rao on Wednesday undertook a Metro train journey from Ranip Metro Station in Ahmedabad to Gandhinagar in order to review security arrangements at Metro stations and encourage the use of public transport. The exercise was linked to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal on fuel conservation and sustainable mobility.During the inspection ride, Dr Rao closely examined entry and exit points at stations, CCTV surv…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took a metro ride on Monday as part of the “Mera Bharat, Mera Yogdan” campaign, promoting the message of conservation at a time when fuel prices have become a politically sensitive issue. During the journey, the Chief Minister was also seen interacting with fellow passengers and encouraging the use of public transport.BJP MP from the North East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency, Manoj Tiwari, also travelled by metro following Prime Ministe…
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The BJP has launched a nationwide campaign called ‘Mera Bharat, Mera Yogdan’ on Sunday, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to citizens to reduce fuel consumption amid the ongoing global energy crisis caused by the conflict in West Asia. The primary goal of this public awareness campaign is to motivate citizens to prioritise national interests, conserve energy, and adopt simpler lifestyles by changing their daily habits.As part of this initiative, party leade…
Ahmedabad, May 14 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has issued a directive to its employees aimed at reducing the consumption of petrol and diesel through organised carpooling and shared mobility arrangements across departments and zonal offices.In a circular issued on Thursday, the Municipal Commissioner instructed all head officers and staff working in the same or nearby municipal office premises to coordinate carpooling for daily commuting where employees reside in close proxim…
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu on Thursday exhorted citizens to adopt public transport in a bigger way and set an example by himself travelling in the Metro’s North-South corridor to participate in an official engagement, said an official. Sandhu’s public transport ride also allowed him to interact freely with co-commuters, with some even requesting selfies.In a message on X, Sandhu said, “Experiencing the pulse of the city, yet again, through its Metr…
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced a series of measures on Wednesday to slash government spending on fuel and enhance energy conservation efforts, in the wake of the protracted stalemate in West Asia due to the Iran-US war. The slew of announcements by the Bihar Chief Minister comes close on the heels of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public appeal to minimise petrol and diesel dependency, curtail unnecessary expenses and also promote work from home cultur…
Nagpur, April 30 (IANS) A high-security alert has been sounded in Nagpur, Maharashtra, after an anonymous letter was sent to the Police Commissioner claiming that radioactive material has been dispersed at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters in Mahal and the Dr Hedgewar Smriti Mandir in Reshimbagh. The letter, purportedly sent by an organisation calling itself ‘DSS’, has triggered a massive investigation involving the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the NDRF.The anonymous letter, w…
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) A report by Colliers has highlighted that the tech hub city’s rapid economic and real estate growth, fuelled by the expansion of the technology sector since the 1990s, is set to accelerate further with ongoing infrastructure development.It also highlighted that Bengaluru leads globally in tech talent availability, with nearly twice as many professionals as the next largest city. Along with the presence of multinational firms, startups, and a strong industrial ecosystem…
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal on Tuesday announced the regularisation of 1,511 “unauthorised colonies” of Delhi on “as is, where is” basis, a decision offering relief to 45 lakh migrant residents of these colonies that came up in violation of building bye-laws over the past three to four decades. Addressing a joint press briefing with the Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Union Minister Lal said the “legal tag” for the houses in these unplanned co…