New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has said that the Railways has granted approval for the widening of the existing Railway Over Bridge (ROB) located on the Outer Ring Road at Haiderpur Badli, with the aim of alleviating traffic congestion at Mukarba Chowk in north Delhi. She described it as the Delhi government’s major achievement and said on Sunday that the Railways has also approved the proposed elevated loop connecting Shalimar Bagh to Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar, wh…
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Bhopal, May 9 (IANS) The controversy surrounding the Bhopal 90-degree overbridge has taken a new turn with the reinstatement of all seven engineers who were suspended last year. Among them are two Chief Engineers, and following their reinstatement, they have been posted to the Engineer-in-Chief’s office.The decision, approved by Public Works Department Minister Rakesh Singh, has stirred political and administrative discussions across Madhya Pradesh.While the engineers have returned to duty, the …
Jaipur, May 8 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday directed officials across departments to adopt a solution-oriented approach towards governance and ensure accountability at every level while addressing public grievances in a time-bound manner. Chairing a review meeting at the Command Area Development Auditorium in Kota with officials from the police administration, district administration, Municipal Corporation and the Kota Development Authority, Birla reviewed departmental functioni…
Jaipur, May 6 (IANS) In a major anti-corruption operation, the Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a Public Works Department (PWD) Executive Engineer along with two contractors while allegedly exchanging a bribe of Rs 4,04,000 in Bhilwara, officials said. The accused Shahzad Mohammad, posted as Executive Engineer in PWD at Shahpura, was apprehended along with contractors Moduram Dhakad and Banwarilal during a trap operation conducted by the ACB’s Bhilwara-I unit, officials added …
New Delhi/Aizawl, May 5 (IANS) Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has assured Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma of comprehensive support to upgrade National Highways and major road networks in the state, aiming to significantly improve connectivity in the mountainous region, officials said on Tuesday. A senior functionary of the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said that Lalduhoma’s meeting with Gadkari in the national capital on Monday night focused extensively on critical…
Tumakuru, May 2 (IANS) Amid the ongoing leadership tussle, frequent visits to Delhi by ministers aligned with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and clarifications by All India Congress Committee President Mallikarjun Kharge, the ruling Congress party is set to hold a mega event to mark the completion of three years in office. Home Minister and Tumakuru District In-charge Minister G. Parameshwara announced on Saturday that the Karnataka government, led by C…
Bhopal/Jabalpur, April 30 (IANS) A major rescue operation continued late into Thursday night after a tourist cruise boat capsized in the Bargi Dam reservoir in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur district, leaving at least six people dead, 19 rescued, and at least 15 still missing, officials said.The accident occurred on Thursday evening, around 300 metres from the dam’s embankment, when the Madhya Pradesh Tourism cruise boat carrying around 40 to 45 passengers overturned following a sudden storm accompan…
Bhopal, April 28 (INAS) In a significant decision aimed at empowering students from backward classes, the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has approved a historic hike in scholarship amounts. Students belonging to backward classes pursuing higher education in Delhi will now receive Rs 10,000 per month, a significant increase from the previous amount of Rs 1,550. This revised financial assistance will benefit one hundred new students annually, divided eq…
Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) The formal agreement for the transfer of the iconic Air India building at Nariman Point in Mumbai is set to be signed between the Maharashtra government and Air India Assets Holding Limited (AIAHL) within the next week, government officials said on Tuesday. While the state government moved to purchase the building for Rs 1,600 crore nearly two-and-a-half years ago, the transaction had remained incomplete until recently. The Finance Department has now officially transferre…
Jaipur, April 28 (IANS) With a focused push on infrastructure, policy reforms, and ease of doing business, Rajasthan is fast emerging as a preferred destination for investors across sectors, officials said on Tuesday. According to a recent report, Rajasthan has made an impressive jump in the investment rankings, securing the third position in the Financial Year (FY) 2025. This marks a sharp rise from its eighth position in FY 2024, underscoring the effectiveness of the state government’s proacti…