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Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
BMC's efforts in vain, street encroachment still an issue
Bhopal: Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) has strengthened its drive against unauthorised occupancy in 2025, conducting 97 enforcement operations, as per BMC records. These administrative actions, focused on reclaiming public spaces and urban improvement, have received varied feedback from local residents. Unauthorised shops and stalls occupying commercial areas, footpaths and streets are causing movement restrictions and traffic congestion, forcing people to walk on roadways. On May 25, BMC initiated removal operations targeting unlicensed vendors and structures across many areas to ensure pedestrian accessibility. Despite initial success in improving movement, vendors returned within days, highlighting enforcement challenges. A subsequent clearing exercise on May 27 at Jawahar Chowk and Link Road successfully opened up roads, though displaced vendors simply moved to nearby locations, redistributing the problem. The clearance of unauthorised structures has been essential for development initiatives. BMC cleared 20 locations before the Global Investors Summit, including areas near Halalpur Bus Stand and visitor accommodation facilities, to ensure proper presentation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2 ingredientes para remover as manchas na pele Conselhos E Truques Undo However, residential areas received limited attention, with spots like Bairagarh and Kolar Market still experiencing unauthorised occupation issues. With monsoon approaching, illegal structures blocking drainage systems remain problematic. In Karond Mandi and Bhanpur , temporary constructions block water channels, increasing flood risks. While BMC has removed some illegal platforms in these locations, incomplete clearance could lead to waterlogging during heavy rains. GFX ENCROACHMENT OPERATIONS: A TEMPORARY FIX? May 25: Civic Body's Action Against Illegal Structures BMC conducted operations to clear unauthorised stalls, tables and structures from Karond, Aman Colony, Badwai and Bairagarh. The initiative focused on freeing up footpaths blocked by vendors. The effectiveness remained short-lived as vendors soon reoccupied the spaces. May 27: Traffic Management Through Encroachment Removal Authorities launched a clearing operation at Jawahar Chowk and Link Road to address illegal occupation of roads and pavements. Various items including carts, counters and boards that were hindering public access were seized. Despite this, the vendors relocated to adjacent areas, merely redistributing the congestion. GIS Preparations and Urban Clearance During GIS preparation, BMC undertook clearance drives across 20 city locations, particularly near Halalpur Bus Stand and designated summit accommodation. Monsoon Readiness & Drainage Issues Localities including Karond Mandi and Bhanpur Pragati Nagar face challenges with clogged drainage networks, increasing flood risks during monsoons.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
PM virtually inaugurates five Amrit rly stations in CG
Raipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually inaugurated 103 redeveloped railway stations across the country, including five in Chhattisgarh, under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. These upgraded stations aim to provide modern amenities to passengers. Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai attended the inauguration event at Ambikapur railway station. The five Amrit stations in Chhattisgarh are Ambikapur station in Bilaspur division, Urkura, Bhilai, and Bhanupratappur stations in Raipur division, and Rajnandgaon district's Dongargarh station in Nagpur division. The PM said the world is surprised by India's developmental works. He highlighted projects such as the Chenab Bridge in the North, the Bogibeel Bridge in Assam, the Atal Setu in Mumbai, and the Pamban Bridge in the South, calling it a unique structure. India is modernising its train network with the introduction of Vande Bharat and Namo Bharat trains, which symbolise the nation's new pace of progress. Over the past 11 years, hundreds of road overbridges and underbridges were constructed, and more than 34,000 km of new rail tracks were laid, said PM Modi. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Добро пожаловать в Аравию SAUDI Забронировать Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, 27 railway stations in Chhattisgarh are undergoing redevelopment. The scheme includes facilities such as separate waiting areas for women and ramps for divyangs. A total of 32 railway stations in the state were selected under this scheme, with an estimated cost of Rs 1,680 crore. Work on five of these stations was completed and they were inaugurated by the PM. Attending the event at Ambikapur, CM Sai said, "Ambikapur, the headquarters of the tribal-majority Surguja district, and four other stations in Chhattisgarh are now prominent railway stations on the railway map." He thanked PM Narendra Modi for the Amrit stations. Facilities at these Amrit Stations include grand entry gates, attractive décor, high-mast lighting, modern waiting halls, ticket counters, upgraded toilets, ramps for divyang individuals, platform shelters, coach indication systems, and digital display boards. Chhattisgarh governor Ramen Deka was present at Urkura in Raipur, Union minister of state Tokhan Sahu in Bhilai, deputy chief minister Arun Sao in Bhanupratappur, and Rajnandgaon MP Santosh Pandey was present at Dongargarh. GFX: MODERNISATION & DEVELOPMENT ON ITS WAY 5 Amrit stations of Chhattisgarh Ambikapur station in Bilaspur division Urkura, Bhilai, and Bhanupratappur stations in Raipur division Rajnandgaon district's Dongargarh station in Nagpur division Facilities Under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme Separate waiting areas for women and ramps for divyangs Railway stations of CG selected under this scheme - 32 Estimated cost - Rs 1,680 crore Facilities At Amrit Stations Grand entry gates, attractive décor, high-mast lighting, modern waiting halls, ticket counters, upgraded toilets, ramps for divyang individuals, platform shelters, coach indication systems, and digital display boards
Hans India
20-05-2025
- Hans India
FUJIFILM GFX100RF Launched in India: Lightest GFX Camera with Built-in Lens
FUJIFILM India has launched the GFX100RF, the first GFX camera with a built-in lens. It weighs 735g, making it the lightest model in the GFX series. Key Features: 102MP large-format sensor for high image quality Fixed 35mm F4 lens with a leaf shutter (flash works at all speeds) Digital zoom options: 45mm, 63mm, and 80mm 4-stop ND filter built in (first in GFX) Close focus up to 20cm Aluminum body – strong and compact New aspect ratio dial (9 formats) 3.15" tilt LCD & 5.76M-dot EVF AI Autofocus – detects people, animals, vehicles 4K video (10-bit, F-Log2, 13+ stops DR) ISO 100 default for clean images Works with for quick cloud uploads In the Box: Lens hood, adapter ring, protective filter Stylish rope-style strap Price: Rs. 5,49,999 – Available soon across India FUJIFILM MD Koji Wada said the GFX100RF brings professional quality in a compact, easy-to-use design.
Japan Forward
11-05-2025
- Japan Forward
The Fujifilm GFX100RF, Daring to be Different
Fujifilm has recently released the GFX100RF, a medium format, fixed-lens camera. Its unique features have divided many comment sections on the internet, with people both loving and hating the direction Fujifilm took with this camera. I was fortunate enough to borrow a GFX100RF for a week and thought I would share my experience of actually using the camera and testing out the various features (or lack thereof) that have the internet so excited. Black and white with the Fujifilm GFX100RF (©Jason Halayko) First, Fujifilm's GFX system of cameras is known for having massive sensors, and the GFX100RF is no exception. With a 102MP sensor, this camera produces images that are unbelievably larger than you would get from your ordinary modern-day DSLR camera. It allows superb image quality. But it also enables the ability to crop images to an extent I would never try with my current cameras. Not that I would want to rely on this too much, but knowing you can crop as needed without losing image quality is a great help in chaotic situations like event or street photography. Shooting with the Fujifilm GFX100RF (©Jason Halayko) Cropping with the Fujifilm GFX100RF (©Jason Halayko) As mentioned above, the GFX100RF is a fixed lens with a 35mm focal length and an f/4 aperture. A focal length of 35mm on a medium format camera is equivalent to about 28mm on a DSLR. So, it is actually quite a wide lens. I don't hear too many complaints about the focal length. However, the choice to go with an aperture of f/4 seems to have a lot of photography enthusiasts scratching their heads. Personally, I mostly shoot with f/1.4, 1.8, and 2.8 lenses wide open. I like to blur my backgrounds (bokeh) to allow my subjects to stand out as much as possible. So I was honestly a little disappointed that Fujifilm decided to go with f/4 for this camera. Shooting street photography with the Fujifilm GFX100RF (©Jason Halayko) However, I found the bokeh the GFX100RF produces to be quite pleasant when actually trying the camera for portraits, street, and even breakdance photography. Portrait photography with the Fujifilm GFX100RF (©Jason Halayko) It was something I got used to quite quickly. In fact, I even forgot about the issue after a couple of hours of shooting. Of course, a wider aperture would be nice, especially at this price point. Nevertheless, I don't think f/4 is the deal breaker that so many people seem to be saying it is. Shooting breakdance with the Fujifilm GFX100RF (©Jason Halayko) One new feature that Fujifilm has brought to the GFX100RF is a physical dial that allows the user to switch between various aspect ratios directly in the camera. I have never seen a camera with a physical dial dedicated to this. Therefore, I was quite interested in seeing how I could integrate this into a day of shooting. Unfortunately, after trying the camera for a few days, I was pretty confident I would not use this ratio dial in my day-to-day shooting. Changing ratios with the Fujifilm GFX100RF ー example 1. (©Jason Halayko) Changing ratios with the Fujifilm GFX100RF ー example 2. (©Jason Halayko) Changing ratios with the Fujifilm GFX100RF ー example 3. (©Jason Halayko) When using the dial and shooting in RAW+JPEG mode, the camera will produce a JPEG cropped to the selected ratio. And it will also add a crop to the RAW as well. The crop to the RAW can be taken off using any photo editing software. However, for my style of shooting, it just feels like an unnecessary extra step to take when editing. The only time I could see myself needing cropped JPEGs is when shooting for social media at an event. And even then, I would prefer to edit the RAWs first, then pass on those images as JPEGs if and when needed. There is one missing feature in the GFX100RF that seems to have upset a lot of people. It is the lack of any internal stabilization (IBIS) when taking photos with this camera. With an aperture at f/4, you are required to either slow down your shutter speed or increase your ISO more so than if you were to be shooting with a lens with an aperture of f/1.8, for example. If the camera had IBIS, this could be okay. However, because it is missing, many photographers online have complained that they can't get sharp images, even at a shutter speed of 1/250. Sharp images with the Fujifilm GFX100RF, in this example 1, despite the lack of IBIS. (©Jason Halayko) During my shooting, at night in Okinawa especially, I was lowering my shutter speed to 1/60 and 1/30 and still getting sharp images. Of course, I was being careful when taking the photos. But what I got turned out great time and time again, even without IBIS. Therefore, I am not exactly sure what these other photographers are doing when taking pictures at lower shutter speeds. In example 2, without IBIS, I was able to shoot sharp images with the Fujifilm GFX100RF (©Jason Halayko) In this example 3, despite the missing IBIS, I got sharp images with the Fujifilm GFX100RF (©Jason Halayko) Lastly, the Fujifilm GFX100RF not only takes great photos, but it also captures 4k/30fps videos as well. This is not uncommon for modern cameras. But what is unique is that the GFX100RF houses a 4-stop internal ND filter that can easily be turned on and off in the menu. Shooting video at 30fps requires a shutter speed of 1/60, which is quite slow, and allows a lot of light to reach the camera's sensor. This can be somewhat negated with camera settings, but there is a limit to this method. This is why many videographers use ND filters to shoot at wider apertures in bright light. Basically, they are like sunglasses for your camera. Shooting with the ND filter ON using the Fujifilm GFX100RF (©Jason Halayko) Shooting with the ND filter OFF using the Fujifilm GFX100RF (©Jason Halayko) I loved how this was internal in the GFX100RF and found I was using it for all the video I was taking (except at night, of course) during my test shooting. Having it as a separate accessory means you have yet another thing to forget when heading out shooting. Therefore, having it always inside the body is super helpful for people like me! All in all, the GFX100RF has been surprisingly polarizing in the photography community. Unfortunately, many people are expressing strong opinions about the camera without actually trying for themselves. Although I don't think I would use the ratio dial in my own shooting, the camera itself is light and small for a medium format option. The auto focus was bang on, and the images it produces are amazingly large yet easy to edit. I hope I can play with the Fujifilm GFX100RF again in the near future! Shooting with the Fujifilm GFX100RF (©Jason Halayko) Author: Jason Halayko Jason Halayko is a professional photographer specializing in action sports and portrait photography. Follow him on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram .
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Day temp remains above normal as heatwave grips MP
Bhopal: The state is in the grip of heat waves. A warning of heat wave existed for close to 20 dists in MP. Day temperature at the majority of places remained above the normal mark. Respite was unlikely for the next few days. The meteorological dept stated a fresh western disturbance seen as a trough in middle tropospheric westerlies with its axis at 5.8 km above mean sea level runs roughly along longitude 69° east to the north of latitude 31° north. The north-south trough from north Chhattisgarh & neighbourhood to Gulf of Mannar now runs from central Chhattisgarh to Gulf of Mannar across Vidarbha, Telangana, Interior Karnataka and Tamil Nadu at 0.9 km above mean sea level. The western disturbance as a trough in middle tropospheric level roughly along longitude 75° east to the north of latitude 33° north has moved away east-northeastwards, the meteorological dept stated. The day temperature in Bhopal on Thursday was recorded at 41.2 degrees celsius, two degrees more than normal mark, while night temperature in the city was 21.8 degrees celsius, a degree less than the normal mark. The day temperature in Khajuraho was recorded at 44.4 degrees celsius. In the forecast for Bhopal on Friday the meteorological dept stated there would be clear sky. Day and night temperature will be respectively 41.5 degrees celsius and 23 degrees celsius while average wind speed will be eighteen kilometers per hour. In the forecast for the state a warning of heat wave was issued for Burhanpur, Khandwa, Khargone, Barwani, Alirajpur, Jhabua, Dhar, Ratlam, Chhindwara, Seoni, Mandla, Balaghat, Panna, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, Niwari and Pandhurna dists. In the weather outlook it was stated no large change for 3 days, thereafter rise in temperature by 2 degrees celsius. GFX WEATHER OUTLOOK Bhopal Day temp - 41.2 degrees celsius, two degrees more than normal mark Night temp - 21.8 degrees celsius, a degree less than normal mark Khajuraho Day temp - 44.4 degrees celsius Heat wave warning Issued For Districts: Burhanpur, Khandwa, Khargone, Barwani, Alirajpur, Jhabua, Dhar, Ratlam, Chhindwara, Seoni, Mandla, Balaghat, Panna, Chhatarpur, Tikamgarh, Niwari and Pandhurna
