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NDTV
4 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
No Repairs In The Offing, UP Residents Hold 'Tehravi' For Broken Road
Saharanpur: Fed up with a year-long delay in repairs, residents here held a "memorial service" for their broken road on Tuesday. The unusual protest was announced a day earlier on social media with a tongue-in-cheek obituary: "With deep sorrow, we inform you that our beloved Hakikat Nagar Road departed for its heavenly abode last year, as per the wishes of the municipal corporation. "A condolence meeting for the eternal peace of this road's soul will be held on August 12, 2025, Tuesday. "Bereaved: all traders and residents of Hakikat Nagar, as well as the grieving contractor, tender company, municipal corporation, and political leaders." On Tuesday, locals gathered for the "tehravi" (a memorial service traditionally observed on the 13th day after death) with a large photograph of the road, covered it with a white sheet, and offered floral tributes. Women, senior citizens and traders joined in, treating the event with the trappings of an actual condolence meeting. Hakikat Nagar Vyapar Mandal president Amit Sethi told PTI that the road, connecting the Collectorate to the Civil Courts, was being built under the Chief Minister's Grid Scheme for the past 10 months. But on July 31, work was abruptly halted after the construction company was blacklisted for allegedly failing to meet quality standards. "When we raised the issue with the mayor and officials, they assured us that within eight days they would provide an alternative arrangement for the sewage water that's backing up and laying a thin layer on the road so that children, women, and the elderly don't get injured. They also promised to remove the construction debris. But after ten days, with no sign of work, we had no choice but to organise this condolence meeting," Sethi said. He added that the road is a key route, regularly used by the district magistrate, SSP, and tehsildar, yet it has been neglected despite a budget of over Rs 20 crore being sanctioned.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Revisiting the St. Louis scenes of ‘Escape From New York' – What do they look like today?
ST. LOUIS – One of the biggest film productions ever to put St. Louis on the cinematic map was 1980s cult classic 'Escape From New York,' which ventured through Gateway City landmarks and neighborhoods to present a dystopian future where society and order have collapsed. 'Escape From New York' imagines New York's Manhattan District as a massive, walled-off maximum-security prison. Chaos ensues when Air Force One is hijacked and crashes in Manhattan. Then, a group of violent inmates takes the president hostage, throwing the nation into crisis. Newly-convicted felon Snake Plissken, a former Special Forces soldier turned criminal, is recruited to rescue the president within 24 hours in exchange for a full pardon. As he navigates a lawless underworld, Snake battles brutal gangs, treacherous traps and shaky alliances in a desperate race against time. The film, directed by acclaimed sci-fi filmmaker John Carpenter, stars Kurt Russell as Snake and Donald Pleasence as the president. Though it is filmed in several states, St. Louis plays a major role in bringing the film's crumbling, post-apocalyptic cityscape to life. IMDb, an online database for movie productions, lists at least seven St. Louis locations used in 'Escape From New York,' though it's likely more exist that weren't officially documented. On Saturday, FOX 2 revisited some of the film's iconic locations to see how they look today. The Chain of Rocks Bridge, which links North St. Louis to Illinois in real life, stands in for the fictional '69th Street Bridge' in New York. It's the setting for one of the film's most pivotal scenes, where Snake makes a desperate bid to escape the prison island with the president following closeby. Ultimately, the Chain of Rocks Bridge gained more notoriety in the 1980s when it was used as a backdrop for a dramatic climax scene that helped elevate the film's tension. On a mild spring afternoon, visitors can be seen walking the historic span, once part of the iconic Route 66. It's now adorned with plaques and tributes to honor its past. Union Station is used to represent New York's Madison Square Garden, staging a brutal gladiator fight that underscores lawlessness and shows Snake's resilience. This weekend, the St. Louis landmark hosted Frozen Four festivities as St. Louis welcomed the annual college hockey tournament with a celebration of sport, not survival. Union Station has enjoyed a boost in tourism over the past decade, thanks in part to major renovations and new attractions. Also in Downtown St. Louis, the Civil Courts building serves as a notable hideout location that adds to the film's gritty urban landscape. The Civil Courts building, a nearly 100-year-old structure, is a real-life courthouse that remains an iconic piece of St. Louis architecture, known for its pyramid-shaped roof. The Fox Theatre sets the stage in 'Escape From New York' for a scene during which Snake searches for clues and navigates eerie remnants. In real life, the Fox Theatre is quite vibrant, a major spot of the Grand Center Art District in St. Louis' Midtown neighborhood. It hosts Broadway shows, concerts and other fine arts events. This urban intersection served as the backdrop for one of the film's most pressing moments: The dramatic airplane crash, the first domino in a series of chaotic events that leads to the president's capture and the ensuing crisis on the island. Surrounding Locust Street and 21st Street are the Schlafly Tap Room, a parking lot and a goods production building. It is also a very short walk from St. Louis CITY SC's home venue, Energizer Park. A site of mostly alleyways, several pivotal moments in 'Escape From New York' unfold here. A helicopter landing, Snake seeking refuge in a bar, and a tense encounter with villains are among the film's major events that transpire along St. Charles Street. In the present day, around the St. Charles Street intersections with 17th and 18th streets, the area includes GLO Studios, an apartment complex and a parking lot off of nearby Washington Avenue. There also appears to be some ongoing construction work. In a relatively small role in the film, the New Masonic Temple provides exterior shots that represent the New York Public Library. The temple was once a hub for St. Louis' Masonic community, known for its elegant marble architecture. In recent years, there has been a push to revive the building as an apartment complex. 'Escape From New York' is available on many digital streaming platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube TV. There's a chance you may be able to catch it on the Roku Channel or with a fuboTV subscription as well. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Express Tribune
17-02-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Five bills sail through NA in 12 minutes
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Monday passed five bills with majority votes, including the "Prevention of Trafficking in Persons (Amendment) Bill, 2025," which seeks to amend the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2018 within 12 minutes, the Express News reported. Other bills passed include The "Civil Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2024," which further amends the Civil Courts Ordinance, 1962 and The "Pakistan Coast Guards (Amendment) Bill, 2024," which seeks to amend the Pakistan Coast Guards Act, 1973, The "Prevention of Smuggling of Migrants (Amendment) Bill, 2025," amends the Prevention of Smuggling of Migrants Act, 2018 and the "Emigration (Amendment) Bill, 2025," amends the Emigration Ordinance, 1979, the Express News reported. All of these bills had previously been passed by the Senate. The bills were tabled in the House by Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Azam Nazeer Tarar. The minister said the "Prevention of Trafficking in Persons (Amendment) Bill" had been finalised in consultation with all relevant stakeholders. He further explained that the bill includes increased punishments for the culprits. Additionally, the House referred the "Civil Servants (Amendment) Bill, 2025" to the relevant committee for further deliberation.
