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Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Patriotic campaigns uniting nation: Haryana CM during Tiranga yatra
Haryana chief minister (CM) Nayab Singh Saini led a Tiranga Yatra in Ladwa on Thursday, and praised Operation Sindoor saying it stands out as an extraordinary example of human resolve, technological prowess, and strategic precision. Addressing the media after the rally, Saini said these patriotic campaigns are uniting the nation and honouring our valiant soldiers. Sharing about his recent meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Saini said that new opportunities are being created to ensure overall development of Haryana. Under the Amrit Station Scheme, several railway stations are undergoing significant upgrades, he said. He also paid homage to the victims of Pahalgam attack and garlanded the statue of Madan Lal Dhingra. 'Operation Sindoor was a wonderful confluence of humanity, technology, efficiency and sharp politics. This yatra will be remembered for ages as a tribute to the brave soldiers of the country. Tiranga yatras were organised not only in the country but in the entire state to salute the valour and courage of these soldiers. The zeal and enthusiasm of crores of people of the state was seen in these yatras,' said Saini, adding that youth from Haryana is ready to serve the nation and the yatra is a message to the heroes that the country stands with them. Speaking on the ongoing issue with the neighbouring state, Saini said Punjab must abide by the verdicts of both Supreme Court and high court and stop obstructing Haryana's legitimate share of water. Criticising his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann in the ongoing water issue, he said that politicising such a sensitive and essential issue reflects poorly on a public leader. Former minister of state Subhash Sudha, in-charge of chief minister's office Kailash Saini, senior leader Jai Bhagwan Sharma DD, BJP district president Tejender Goldy, MC chairperson Sakshi Khurana, deputy commissioner Neha Singh, superintendent of police Nitish Agarwa and others were present.
The Hindu
16-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Southern Railway GM holds meetings with MPs, Constituency-wise infrastructure development works reviewed
Passenger amenities, introduction of new trains, additional stops, extensions of existing services and station development were among the issues that were discussed at a meeting organised by the Southern Railway's Thiruvananthapuram Division with MPs from Kerala and Tamil Nadu on Friday. The meeting reviewed completed and ongoing Constituency-wise infrastructure development works under the jurisdiction of the Division, the Railway said in a statement. Kerala MPs and the MPs representing Kanyakumari and Tirunelveli constituencies in Tamil Nadu attended the meeting with R.N. Singh, General Manager, Southern Railway. The progress on the construction of new railway lines, extensions of existing train services, doubling and electrification works and construction of Road Over Bridges/Road Under Bridges also were discussed. Focused efforts are underway to improve railway infrastructure in regions falling under the Thiruvananthapuram Division of the Southern Railway, Railway officials said. Ongoing works in Kerala include station redevelopment at Varkala-Sivagiri, development of the Thiruvananthapuram south station as a coaching terminal and redevelopment of Thiruvananthapuram Central and Neyyattinkara stations. Railway officials noted that Ernakulam is emerging as a major hub with large-scale redevelopment underway at both Ernakulam Town and Junction stations. Other major stations such as Alappuzha and Kayamkulam Junction are being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Scheme with lifts, waiting rooms and upgraded roofing. In Tamil Nadu, the redevelopment of key stations such as Nagercoil Junction and Kanyakumari under the Amrit Station Scheme is progressing with escalators, platform shelters, and other modern amenities under implementation, the Railway said. Doubling of the Nagercoil Town-Nagercoil Junction-Kanyakumari line has been completed as part of Thiruvananthapuram-Kanyakumari Doubling project, the Railway said. Kerala MPs Union Minister of State Suresh Gopi, Kodikkunnil Suresh, N.K. Premachandran, Shashi Tharoor, K.C. Venugopal, Anto Antony, Adoor Prakash, Hibi Eden, John Brittas and Haris Beeran and Tamil Nadu MPs C. Robert Bruce and Vijay Vasanth attended. Manish Thaplyal, Divisional Railway Manager, Thiruvananthapuram Division, and principal heads of departments of the Southern Railway also were present.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Time of India
Northern Railway GM inspects Kalka railway station, reviews passenger facilities
1 2 3 Chandigarh: Ashok Kumar Verma, general manager of Northern Railway, conducted a detailed inspection of Kalka Railway Station on Saturday as part of a two-day review under the Ambala division. The inspection aimed to evaluate passenger amenities, security measures, and ongoing construction work under the Amrit Station Scheme. The GM also visited the Kalka Narrow Gauge Workshop and assessed various passenger-centric services including drinking water availability, catering stalls, restrooms, toilets, cleanliness, security, and the overall condition of the parking area. With the summer travel rush approaching, he emphasised the need for enhanced preparedness and comfort for passengers. During his visit, Verma inspected the newly introduced Vistadome coaches operating on the Kalka-Shimla heritage route. He recommended resuming operations of the iconic Rail Motor Car from 8 am to 12 noon and proposed increasing train frequency in the Kalka-Shimla section to accommodate growing tourist and commuter traffic. Interacting with railway employees, Verma appreciated the progress made so far and urged them to maintain momentum to ensure timely completion of infrastructure upgrades at the station. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gyeongsangnam-do: AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Aroun... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Earlier, during a separate inspection through window trailing on train number 12925 — the Mumbai-Amritsar Paschim Express — Verma reviewed onboard passenger services, including catering, cleanliness, and security arrangements. At Chandigarh junction, which is being redeveloped into a world-class station, the GM held a review meeting with officials from the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA). He directed them to ensure timely implementation of the master redevelopment plan, which is expected to be completed by Oct 2025. Divisional railway manager of Ambala Division Vinod Bhatia and other senior officers accompanied the GM during the inspections. The visit underlined Indian Railways' commitment to enhancing travel experience through improved infrastructure and upgraded passenger amenities.
New Indian Express
25-04-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Centre to redevelop key railway stations in Odisha's KBK region for over Rs 275 crore
BHUBANESWAR: In a major push towards regional development and infrastructure modernisation in Odisha, the Indian Railways has launched a comprehensive redevelopment initiative under the Amrit Station Scheme for key railway stations across the KBK (Kalahandi-Balangir-Koraput) districts at an investment of over Rs 275 crore. The stations identified for redevelopment under the scheme include Balangir at an investment of Rs 18 crore, Titlagarh at Rs 35.79 crore, Kantabanji at Rs 33.87 crore, Kesinga at Rs 20.85 crore, Bhawanipatna at Rs 18.83 crore, Rayagada at Rs 41.40 crore, Muniguda at Rs 20.16 crore, Koraput at Rs 21.20 crore, Jeypore at Rs 17.94 crore, Damanjodi at Rs 14.46 crore, Harishankar Road at Rs 16.66 crore and Khariar Road at Rs 16.25 crore. The scope of work and estimation for Gunupur railway station is also being worked out, railway officials said. They said the project aims to revolutionise rail infrastructure in the region by equipping the selected stations with modern passenger amenities, sustainable design, and enhanced accessibility. The infrastructure modernisation under the scheme includes redesigned station buildings with better waiting lounges, upgraded ticketing systems, and improved platform surfaces. The scheme also focuses on the use of green building techniques, solar energy solutions, water conservation systems, and waste management practices at the railway stations. It also includes high-speed Wi-Fi, digital information boards, clean and modern toilets, state-of-the-art security systems, and improved catering facilities. The project will be implemented in phases, with timely execution being a top priority, railway officials said.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Rlys to start station work in KBK
1 2 3 Bhubaneswar: Indian Railways launched a comprehensive redevelopment initiative under the Amrit Station Scheme across the KBK (Kalahandi-Balangir-Koraput) districts of Odisha. Thirteen stations, including Balangir, Titlagarh, and Koraput, will undergo major upgrades worth over Rs 275 crore. The railways allocated Rs 18 crore for development of Balangir station, Rs 35.79 crore for Titlagarh, Rs 33.87 crore for Kantabanji, Rs 16.66 crore for Harishankar Road, Rs 20.85 crore for Kesinga station, Rs 18.83 crore for Bhawanipatna, Rs 20.16 crore for Muniguda station, Rs 21.2 crore for Koraput, Rs 17.94 crore for Jeypore, Rs 14.46 crore for Damanjodi, Rs 16.25 crore for Khariar Road, and Rs 41.4 crore for Rayagada station. The modernisation includes new station buildings, foot overbridges, improved platforms, and enhanced passenger amenities. Key features comprise high-speed Wi-Fi, digital information boards, and eco-friendly facilities. Work commenced at several locations, with completion expected in phases over the next two years, said the East Coast Railway (ECoR) sources.
