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Yahoo
5 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Hundreds of native plants restored to Kailua Beach Park
HONOLULU (KHON2) — More than 300 native plants were added to a restored section of Kailua Beach Park on Friday as dozens of volunteers and community members came together for the latest phase of a long-term dune restoration effort. See your furry friends in Hawaiian Humane Society's calendar The planting took place along the shoreline between the canoe hale parking lot and Lifeguard Tower 8B. Volunteers, along with city and state staff, placed 344 native plants to help stabilize the sand and reduce erosion. Friday's event capped a multi-month effort that began in November 2024 with the removal of invasive Ironwood trees. From January to February 2025. The dune restoration is part of a broader initiative to protect and revitalize Kailua Beach and is designed to balance conservation with community said the project reflects input from local residents, nonprofits, and environmental organizations who participated in several public meetings over the past year. It also supports action item 5.4 of Climate Ready Oʻahu, the city's climate adaptation strategy, which emphasizes collaboration with communities to restore beaches and dune systems in city parks. 'This kind of partnership — between agencies, scientists, and residents — is exactly what makes projects like this possible,' DPR officials said in a statement thanking the volunteers. More work is planned in the months ahead, including additional plantings, further Ironwood removal, and ongoing sand management. Organizers say future volunteer opportunities will be announced as the next phases get underway. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news For accessibility accommodations related to this project, residents can contact the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation at (808) 768-3003 on weekdays from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or email parks@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hindu
19 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Construction of Ukkadam bus stand in Coimbatore to take off after State government sanctions funds
The Coimbatore Corporation's plan to construct a new bus stand in Ukkadam in Coimbatore city is delayed as the civic body awaits the State government's sanction of funds for the revised estimate of ₹29 crore for the project. The Ukkadam bus stand, which was partially demolished in January 2023 to facilitate the construction of the now-completed Ukkadam flyover, was to be developed by the Corporation into a new facility with two terminals. Terminal one will be located adjacent to the down ramp on Selvapuram Road, and Terminal two will be at the existing site. Together, the terminals will occupy approximately 6.5 acres. The project aims to ease traffic congestion within the city with better management of both, town and inter-city bus services. The new bus stand is estimated to handle approximately 1,100 trips daily, covering routes to Pollachi, Palani, Udumalpet, and Palakkad. Terminal one, spanning 13,250 sq. mt, is designed to include 28 bus bays, a commercial complex housing 17 retail outlets, restroom facilities, two food courts, a passenger waiting area, a ticket booking counter, and a security room. Terminal two, covering an equal area, will feature 30 bus bays and have similar amenities. A dedicated parking facility with capacity for 32 cars and 100 two-wheelers is also being planned, complemented by foot overbridges connecting the two terminals. Corporation Commissioner M. Sivaguru Prabakaran told The Hindu that the Detailed Project Report (DPR), originally estimated at ₹21.55 crore, was revised to ₹29 crore following the inclusion of additional components recommended during vetting of the proposal by IIT Madras. The revised report was submitted three months ago. 'The State government is yet to sanction the funds. The project will commence once the requisite funding is approved,' the Commissioner said.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Harish slams Cong over investing in HP hydel project
Hyderabad: Senior BRS leader T Harish Rao on Friday criticised the Revanth Reddy-led Congress government for investing Rs 6,200 crore in a hydel power project in Himachal Pradesh through TSGenco, stating, 'When the State can't afford basic welfare, launching a vanity project in Himachal is like wearing perfume with an empty stomach.' The BRS leader accused the government of betraying Telangana's people by prioritising a risky out-of-State venture over promised welfare schemes. Rao questioned the rationale behind Telangana's MoU with the Himachal Pradesh government, signed without a Detailed Project Report (DPR) or TSGenco board approval. The State had already paid Rs 26 crore as an upfront premium and was set to pay another Rs 26 crore, raising serious concerns about financial transparency. He demanded answers to critical questions- 'Why is Telangana investing in a 510 MW project abandoned by major players like Moser Baer and NTPC? Why pursue a project deemed unviable for two decades?' The former minister outlined the project's troubled history. In 2009, Moser Baer paid Rs 64 crore for the proposed Seli and Miyar hydel projects but withdrew due to technical and financial infeasibility, later recovering its payment through a Himachal Pradesh High Court order in January 2023. Similarly, NTPC, a Central PSU, cancelled its 2019 agreement after three years, citing the region's heavy snowfall for over seven months annually. In November 2024, the Himachal High Court ordered the auction of Himachal Bhawan in Delhi to settle Moser Baer's dues, highlighting the state's financial distress. 'How can a government that says it cannot secure loans justify spending Rs 6,200 crore in another State?' he asked. Demanding accountability, Rao urged Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka to release a white paper explaining the project's justification and called for a discussion in the Telangana Assembly.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Harish slams Telangana govt over hydel project in Himachal
Hyderabad: Senior BRS leader T Harish Rao on Friday slammed the Congress for investing Rs 6,200 crore in a hydel power project in Himachal Pradesh through TG Genco, while failing to implement basic welfare schemes in Telangana. He accused the Revanth Reddy govt of betraying the people of Telangana by prioritising a risky, out-of-state venture over the welfare schemes it had promised. Harish Rao demanded deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka to release a white paper explaining the rationale behind the investment and called for a discussion in the Telangana assembly. In a statement, he questioned the basis of Telangana's MoU with the Himachal Pradesh govt, which was signed without a Detailed Project Report (DPR) or TG Genco board approval. "The state has already paid Rs 26 crore as an upfront premium and is set to pay another Rs 26 crore, raising serious concerns about financial transparency. The govt owes the people answers to critical questions — Why is Telangana investing in a 510 MW project that was abandoned by major players such as Moser Baer and NTPC? Why pursue a project deemed unviable for two decades?" he said. The BRS leader said the state govt had failed to fund critical schemes in state, including farmer loan waiver, Rythu Bandhu, Rythu Bima, Asara pensions, Mahalakshmi, student fee reimbursements, and employee pensions, all while claiming a lack of funds or loans. "How can a govt that says it cannot secure loans justify spending Rs 6,200 crore in another state?" he questioned.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Rajasthan CM to hold meeting with Union Minister on urban and energy projects
Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma is scheduled to hold an important meeting with Union Energy, Housing, and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday in Delhi. The meeting is expected to play a crucial role in accelerating major infrastructure and energy projects in Rajasthan. The meeting reflects the continued efforts to strengthen the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'double engine' governance model, aimed at coordinated development through active collaboration between the Centre and states. Accompanying the Chief Minister to Delhi will be senior Rajasthan government officials, including Energy Secretary Aarti Dogra and UDH Secretary Vaibhav Galaria. The agenda for the meeting includes detailed discussions on Jaipur Metro Phase-2, E-bus network expansion, Smart battery storage projects and Urban development initiatives under the NCR Planning Board. The Chief Minister recently approved the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Jaipur Metro Phase-2, which aims to enhance north-south connectivity across the city through modern, high-speed public transportation. The proposed 42.80 km corridor will have 36 stations, 34 elevated and 2 underground, and will stretch from Todi Mode to Prahladpura. Key areas to be covered include Jaipur International Airport's new terminal, VKI and Sitapura Industrial Areas, Vidyadhar Nagar, SMS Hospital and Stadium, Collectorate and Proposed Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT). The project carries an estimated cost of Rs 12,260 crore, with financing support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Implementation will be overseen by the Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation, a 50:50 joint venture between the central and state governments, which will also handle all future metro initiatives in the state. In addition to the metro project, the meeting will also address the rollout of an electric bus network, smart battery storage systems, and various urban development projects under the NCR Planning Board. These initiatives are expected to bolster Rajasthan's push for sustainable urban transport and improved living standards in growing urban areas.
