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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
CM asks officials to expedite metro rail project work
Patna: Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday inspected the ongoing construction work on the Patna Metro Rail Project at Malahi Pakadi and Bhootnath metro stations and asked the officials to expedite work. The secretary of urban development and housing department (UDHD), Abhay Kumar Singh, gave detailed information to the CM regarding the progress and updated status of the construction work on the priority corridor (Malahi Pakadi to Pataliputra bus terminal) as the target is to start this line by Aug 15. Abhay informed the CM that the target is to complete the construction work on the total 6.20 km from Malahi Pakadi to Khemnichak, Bhootnath road, Zero Mile, Pataliputra bus terminal on priority basis. The state govt has provided Rs 115.10 crore for its operation. The UDHD secretary also apprised Nitish about the escalator, ticket counter, passenger facility, public area, paid area, lift, path to the platform and other necessary facilities to be provided at Malahi Pakadi metro station. The CM directed the officials to expedite the construction work. "We have been continuously inspecting its construction works and instructed the officials to ensure its completion on time so that people have convenience in commuting," the CM said. UDHD minister Jibesh Kumar; principal secretary to the CM, Deepak Kumar; secretary to the CM, Kumar Ravi; Patna commissioner Chandrashekhar Singh; DM Thiyagarajan SM; SSP Avkash Kumar and other senior officials of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and Patna Metro Rail Project were present on the occasion. Patna: Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday inspected the ongoing construction work on the Patna Metro Rail Project at Malahi Pakadi and Bhootnath metro stations and asked the officials to expedite work. The secretary of urban development and housing department (UDHD), Abhay Kumar Singh, gave detailed information to the CM regarding the progress and updated status of the construction work on the priority corridor (Malahi Pakadi to Pataliputra bus terminal) as the target is to start this line by Aug 15. Abhay informed the CM that the target is to complete the construction work on the total 6.20 km from Malahi Pakadi to Khemnichak, Bhootnath road, Zero Mile, Pataliputra bus terminal on priority basis. The state govt has provided Rs 115.10 crore for its operation. The UDHD secretary also apprised Nitish about the escalator, ticket counter, passenger facility, public area, paid area, lift, path to the platform and other necessary facilities to be provided at Malahi Pakadi metro station. The CM directed the officials to expedite the construction work. "We have been continuously inspecting its construction works and instructed the officials to ensure its completion on time so that people have convenience in commuting," the CM said. UDHD minister Jibesh Kumar; principal secretary to the CM, Deepak Kumar; secretary to the CM, Kumar Ravi; Patna commissioner Chandrashekhar Singh; DM Thiyagarajan SM; SSP Avkash Kumar and other senior officials of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and Patna Metro Rail Project were present on the occasion.
Mint
16-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
India now plans desilt all hydro power projects on rivers flowing to Pakistan, to be done once a month
New Delhi: With the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance, India now plans to regularly flush out the waters at all hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir built on rivers flowing through to Pakistan, three people in the know of the developments said, as New Delhi continues to tighten the screws on Islamabad. Also Read | Indian defence firms skyrocket after Pakistan skirmish The plan is to carry out flushing or desilting that requires releasing a large volume of water from a reservoir to clear accumulated sediments, at least once a month during the monsoon season, said the three people aware of the matter. Also Read | Pakistan isn't that risky anymore. Its economy is a mini-miracle. This was not happening earlier on a regular basis because of the restriction placed by the Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan. With India now holding the treaty in abeyance following the 22 April terror attack in Pahalgam, New Delhi plans to conduct such exercises, as and when required according to operational necessity—without giving Pakistan any advance notice or sharing data with it. Jammu and Kashmir is home to about 20 hydropower projects with an installed generation capacity of 3.5GW that can power three million households. As part of the new playbook, desilting has been done at three large projects on the Indus basin—Salal, Kishanganga and Baglihar—which fall under the purview of the treaty in the past two weeks. Also Read | The IMF's Pakistan loan spotlights the case for voting power reform It is estimated that average annual runoff of the Indus, Jhelum and Chenab is 136 million acre feet (maf), of which 40% (around 54 maf) comes from the Indian side. "Flushing will be a regular affair now as and when it is technically required, most likely once every month during the monsoon season. It will be done across all projects," said one of the three people mentioned above. India was required to get approval from Pakistan to carry out flushing— though this is a normal activity—as the downstream regions are in that country. In cases like Salal, flushing had not been carried out for several years due to objections from Pakistan, said another person, adding that flushing is important for the hydro projects to operate efficiently. "With the pressure of water flow remaining high in the Monsoon season, it is easier to carry out the operation during this period. These projects do not have large water holding capacity as this was not permitted under IWT. Post flushing the operational storage would somewhat increase," said a third person. According to former National Hydroelectric Power Corp. (NHPC) managing director Abhay Kumar Singh, apart from helping in efficient operations of hydro projects and increasing the water holding capacity, flushing would also provide a strategic edge to India as Pakistan would be concerned about a sudden flow of water and silt. "Flushing is very much required for these projects now. The non-requirement of informing Pakistan of the water releasing, holding or flushing activity would always keep them concerned and alert. This gives India a strategic upper hand. So far, although the land is ours, water is ours, the dam is ours, Pakistan used to have the major say but with the treaty now in abeyance India can take decisions on its own for its own benefit," Singh said. The development also comes at a time when India is also looking to speed up hydropower projects on rivers flowing into Pakistan after it suspended the Indus Water Treaty, two of the three people mentioned above said. The Centre is also exploring the possibility of building new projects on the Indus, Jhelum and Chenab rivers, and their tributaries. The Indus Water Treaty, which was signed in 1960 through the mediation of the World Bank for sharing of river waters between India and Pakistan, was suspended by India following the killing of 26 people by terrorists in Kashmir's Pahalgam on 22 April. Queries mailed to the union ministries of power, Jal Shakti and external affairs, and NHPC remained unanswered till press time.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
East Champaran's Madhuban becomes state's 262nd urban local body
Patna: The state govt on Thursday announced the formation of Bihar's 262nd urban local body with the elevation of Madhuban village to a nagar panchayat, marking a development milestone for East Champaran development and housing department secretary Abhay Kumar Singh stated that the newly formed nagar panchayat encompasses an area of 552.94 hectares, comprising the villages of Vishunpurtara and Madhuban. The establishment of Madhuban nagar panchayat is expected to catalyse economic growth, improve living standards and create better opportunities for local residents while maintaining the area's cultural identity by bringing systematic urban planning and infrastructure development to the region. The development will include essential civic amenities like proper road networks, organised street lighting and regulated water distribution networks. Operation Sindoor 'Op Sindoor's precision & execution was unimaginable': Rajnath Singh Operation Sindoor: India repels drone, missile attack across LoC Operation Sindoor: Several airports in India closed - check full list Additionally, the area will witness the development of crucial facilities, including educational institutions, healthcare centres and structured market development and housing minister Jibesh Kumar said that Madhuban nagar panchayat will now develop like other towns with all civic amenities. "Urbanisation is rapidly increasing in the state, and the department is committed to providing excellent infrastructure in these areas. This development aligns with Bihar's broader urbanisation strategy, bringing the total count of nagar panchayats in the state to 155. The department has outlined comprehensive plans to enhance the quality of life for the 16,391 residents (as per 2011 census) of the area," he said, adding the geographical boundaries of the new nagar panchayat are clearly defined, with Banki Tikam to north, Koilhara to south, Saraiya to east and Talimpur to west. Patna: The state govt on Thursday announced the formation of Bihar's 262nd urban local body with the elevation of Madhuban village to a nagar panchayat, marking a development milestone for East Champaran development and housing department secretary Abhay Kumar Singh stated that the newly formed nagar panchayat encompasses an area of 552.94 hectares, comprising the villages of Vishunpurtara and Madhuban. The establishment of Madhuban nagar panchayat is expected to catalyse economic growth, improve living standards and create better opportunities for local residents while maintaining the area's cultural identity by bringing systematic urban planning and infrastructure development to the region. The development will include essential civic amenities like proper road networks, organised street lighting and regulated water distribution networks. Additionally, the area will witness the development of crucial facilities, including educational institutions, healthcare centres and structured market development and housing minister Jibesh Kumar said that Madhuban nagar panchayat will now develop like other towns with all civic amenities. "Urbanisation is rapidly increasing in the state, and the department is committed to providing excellent infrastructure in these areas. This development aligns with Bihar's broader urbanisation strategy, bringing the total count of nagar panchayats in the state to 155. The department has outlined comprehensive plans to enhance the quality of life for the 16,391 residents (as per 2011 census) of the area," he said, adding the geographical boundaries of the new nagar panchayat are clearly defined, with Banki Tikam to north, Koilhara to south, Saraiya to east and Talimpur to west.
Hindustan Times
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
'Common man in shock..': Russian MLA Abhay Singh on Pahalgam terror attack
Following the terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Pahalgam, Abhay Kumar Singh, United Russia party's Deputat (MLA), from Russia's Kursk, condemned the violence and expressed solidarity with India and emphasised Russia's support for India. While speaking with ANI, Singh said, "Russia always stands with India, and in such a tragedy, we have expressed our sympathies. Our president has also conveyed it. We are ready to help in whatever way possible, if needed. Even the common man here is in shock because of the attack on tourists (in Pahalgam). Now, everything depends on how the diplomats of both countries (India and Pakistan) tackle this situation. It will be better to get through the situation via diplomacy." Calling the incident sad and shocking, he urged the Indian government to take action to bring the attackers to justice, even if they are hiding in another country. Singh said, "It is a very sad incident and a big shock for the entire world. People from every religion live in a society, but killing someone just because of someone's religion is creating a huge divide in the society. Killing innocent people must meet a firm response. The Indian government should bring those who committed this crime to justice, even if they are hidden in any other country." Terrorists on April 22 attacked tourists at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam, killing 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen while leaving several others injured. Following the terror attack, the Central government announced several diplomatic measures, such as closing the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari, suspending the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) for Pakistani nationals, giving them 40 hours to return to their country, and reducing the number of officers in the High Commissions on both sides. "The Defence/Military, Naval and Air Advisors in the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi are declared Persona Non Grata. They have a week to leave India. India will withdraw its own Defence, Navy, and Air Advisors from the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. These posts in the respective High Commissions are deemed annulled. Five support staff of the Service Advisors will also be withdrawn from both High Commissions," Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said. He also mentioned that the Integrated Check Post at Attari will be closed with immediate effect. India also halted the Indus Waters Treaty signed in 1960 in the wake of the Pahalgam attack. The incident has sparked nationwide outrage, with widespread protests erupting across the country, demanding stricter action against Pakistan over the Pahalgam attack.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
41 electric crematoriums to come up in state
Patna: A total of 41 electric crematoriums will be built in all district headquarters and important river ghats, the state govt has decided under its 'Saat Nischay Part-II'. According to a press release from the urban development and housing department, the construction of crematoriums has been approved for 38 district headquarters and three other important river ghats, with an estimated cost of over Rs 248 crore in the first phase. Jivesh Kumar, minister of urban development and housing department, on Monday said, "The electric crematoriums will help in keeping rivers clean and prevent air pollution, besides dealing with the problem of sanitation.". Abhay Kumar Singh, secretary of the department, said that out of the total 41, work at Supaul , Jehanabad and Arwal has been completed. "Work on 36 is in progress, and tenders have been published for two new crematoriums at Barh and Jhanjharpur nagar parishad," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Patna: A total of 41 electric crematoriums will be built in all district headquarters and important river ghats, the state govt has decided under its 'Saat Nischay Part-II'. According to a press release from the urban development and housing department, the construction of crematoriums has been approved for 38 district headquarters and three other important river ghats, with an estimated cost of over Rs 248 crore in the first phase. Jivesh Kumar, minister of urban development and housing department, on Monday said, "The electric crematoriums will help in keeping rivers clean and prevent air pollution, besides dealing with the problem of sanitation.". Abhay Kumar Singh, secretary of the department, said that out of the total 41, work at Supaul, Jehanabad and Arwal has been completed. "Work on 36 is in progress, and tenders have been published for two new crematoriums at Barh and Jhanjharpur nagar parishad," he said.
