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The Hindu
18-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Minister Nehru launches many projects in Tiruchi
Minister for Municipal Administration K.N. Nehru inaugurated new buildings at an outlay of Rs. 2.04 crore and launched work on phase II of a 9.8-km-long link road in Tiruchi on Saturday. A bus shelter at Aravanur Mela Pandamangalam at a cost of ₹10 lakh, a community toilet at Keerakollai Street at ₹22.80 lakh and Cholarajapuram at 12 lakh, borewell with electric motor and drinking water tank at a cost of ₹3 lakh each at Vandikara Street, South Vella Street, Puthur North Muthuraja Street and Ramalinga Nagar II Main Road, a drinking water tank at ₹3 lakh at South Ramalinga Nagar, a drinking water tank at Puthur Agraharam at ₹2.85 lakh, a ration shop at Ramnagar at ₹13 lakh, anganwadis at Keel Vannarapettai at Rs. 59 lakh and Pudhu Mariamman Kovil Street at ₹37.40 lakh and open-air gyms near Inamthar Thoppu at Rs. 12 lakh and Anna Nagar 2nd Cross Street at ₹20 lakh were opened. These projects were constructed utilising the Member of the Legislative Assembly funds, General Funds and Education Funds. Mr. Nehru launched work on phase II of the 9.8-km-long road from Panjapur to the Kudamurutti banks in Tiruchi. A sum of ₹68 crore has been sanctioned under the Tamil Nadu Urban Development Fund and Corporation General Funds. The project will cover a 2.15-km distance along the Koraiyar from Woraiyur to the Kudamurutti bridge. The two-lane road will be 10 metres wide. An elevated highway with an overbridge will be formed over the railway track. The elevated road will be 1.19-km long. Construction of a retaining wall for 840 m and a storm-water drain with a walking track for 870 m are among the components of the Phase II project, which will be completed by November 2026. Collector M. Pradeep Kumar, Mayor M. Anbazhagan and Corporation Commissioner V. Saravanan were present.
The Hindu
17-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Minister Nehru inaugurates various projects in Tiruchi
Minister for Municipal Administration K.N. Nehru inaugurated new buildings at an outlay of ₹2.04 crore and launched work on phase II of a 9.8-km-long link road in Tiruchi on Saturday. A bus shelter at Aravanur Mela Pandamangalam at a cost of ₹10 lakh, a community toilet at Keerakollai Street at ₹22.80 lakh and Cholarajapuram at 12 lakh, borewell with electric motor and drinking water tank at a cost of ₹3 lakh each at Vandikara Street, South Vella Street, Puthur North Muthuraja Street and Ramalinga Nagar II Main Road, a drinking water tank at ₹3 lakh at South Ramalinga Nagar, a drinking water tank at Puthur Agraharam at ₹2.85 lakh, a ration shop at Ramnagar at ₹13 lakh, anganwadis at Keel Vannarapettai at ₹59 lakh and Pudhu Mariamman Kovil Street at ₹37.40 lakh and open-air gyms near Inamthar Thoppu at ₹12 lakh and Anna Nagar 2nd Cross Street at ₹20 lakh were opened. These projects were constructed utilising the Member of the Legislative Assembly funds, General Funds and Education Funds. Mr. Nehru launched work on phase II of the 9.8-km-long link road from Panjapur to the Kudamurutti banks in Tiruchi. A sum of ₹68 crore has been sanctioned under the Tamil Nadu Urban Development Fund (TNUDF) and Corporation General Funds. The second phase of the project will cover a 2.15-km distance along the Koraiyar from Woraiyur to the Kudamurutti bridge. The two-lane road will be 10 metres wide. An elevated highway with an overbridge will be formed over the railway track. The elevated road will be 1.19-km long. Construction of a retaining wall for 840 m and a storm-water drain with a walking track for 870 m are among the components of the Phase II project, which will be completed by November 2026, a press release said. Collector M. Pradeep Kumar, Mayor M. Anbazhagan and Corporation Commissioner V. Saravanan were present.
The Hindu
03-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Sports clubs to come up in all five zones in Tiruchi
Tiruchi Corporation has initiated measures to identify sites to establish indoor sports clubs in all five zones of the city. In the 2025-26 Corporation Budget, a sum of ₹5 crore had been allocated under the General Funds to establish indoor sports clubs in all five zones. It had been decided to develop sports infrastructure for various games such as badminton, tennis, table tennis and swimming pool. The Assistant Commissioners and junior engineers have been directed to shortlist the suitable sites for establishing the sports clubs. Underutilised spaces such as park sites and playgrounds, which are under the control of the Corporation, could be used for the purpose. It is aimed at creating the necessary infrastructure in decentralised locations so as to enable sports enthusiasts to make use of the facilities. Preparation of the designs is underway, and a consultant will be appointed to prepare the detailed project report. 'Once the design and amenities are finalised, we will submit a proposal to the government for approval,' said a senior Corporation official. The sports infrastructure could generate revenue for the Corporation. According to officials, the proposed sports clubs aim at providing state-of-the-art facilities for residents, particularly youth, to engage in various sports and games. The project is expected to boost the city's sports infrastructure and encourage a healthy lifestyle among citizens. At present, a sports complex is being constructed on 2.3 acre of land near uzhavar santhai at Anna Nagar. A sum of ₹5.5 crore has been sanctioned under the State Finance Commission Grant to develop the sports complex. The facility will have an indoor badminton court, tennis court, swimming pool, gazebo, recreational space, and a modern gym.
Hans India
30-04-2025
- General
- Hans India
Collector reviews city sanitation measures
Kurnool: District Collector P Ranjith Basha has instructed the municipal authorities to pay special attention to sanitation management in Kurnool city and implement improved measures. Addressing officials during a review meeting held at the collectorate Conference Hall on Tuesday, the collector expressed concern over complaints regarding unsatisfactory sanitation conditions in the city. He instructed coordination with the Lead District Manager to provide auto-rickshaws through loans to the 91 drivers previously involved in garbage collection. This initiative aims not only to offer them employment but also to improve cleanliness across the city. The collector reviewed operations of the Kurnool Municipal Corporation, and water supply preparedness, noting that special efforts had been made to ensure sufficient water availability in all summer storage tanks by April 15. He instructed the Municipal Commissioner to ensure uninterrupted water supply during the summer and carry out immediate repairs on non-functional hand bore wells. Explaining the importance of efficient drinking water supply and sanitation, the collector said that these are essential to building a positive image for the city administration. He also called for the speedy and systematic execution of development works being undertaken through various schemes such as General Funds, National Clean Air Programme, Smart City Corporation, IIITDM, and AMRUT. In particular, he stressed the timely completion of the Master Plan Road works. As part of mosquito control measures, the collector ordered the use of drones to spray mosquito repellent oil in the Handri river and other vulnerable areas, urging that these efforts be institutionalized annually. He also instructed that detailed documentation be maintained, including the distance covered and costs incurred. The collector warned that negative reports regarding municipal department officials were surfacing and urged greater accountability. He directed the Municipal Commissioner to conduct coordination meetings with staff to ensure proper functioning across departments. Kurnool Municipal Corporation Commissioner Ravindra Babu presented a detailed overview of ongoing municipal activities through a PowerPoint presentation. The meeting was attended by SE Rajasekhar, MHO Vishweshwara Reddy, the city planner, AEs, and other municipal staff.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ayotte: Budget cuts made with a 'scalpel not a shovel'
Feb. 13—Gov. Kelly Ayotte told the Legislature Thursday her two-year, $16.5 billion state budget cuts $150 million in spending "with a scalpel," while providing more resources to expand school choice, retain veteran first responders, thwart drug traffickers, serve students with special needs and help two-year college students fill the jobs in tomorrow's economy. During her 30-minute address, Ayotte drew an upbeat tone about New Hampshire's future even as she and lawmakers set out to finish writing the tightest and most challenging state budget in a decade. "This adjustment in General Funds was undertaken smartly and thoughtfully, with a scalpel, not a shovel. It does so without across-the-board cuts and prioritizes those who are depending on services provided by the state," Ayotte said. "We cut bloated contracts with out-of-state vendors, took a hard look at how our agencies operate and worked with commissioners to dial in spending, and we also found areas to make responsible adjustments that bring us in line with the times and what other states are doing as well." For example, Ayotte's budget would return Medicaid eligibility to pre-pandemic levels for lower-income adults and would align with neighboring states that require those with means to pay a "nominal co-pay" for their services. Drew Cline, president of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, a free-market think tank, said Ayotte was sending a message that she expects this term's bigger Republican majorities in the Legislature to back her call for fiscal restraint. "This tells us that she expects spending restraint from Republicans as well as Democrats and she's willing to push them for more of it," Cline said. Bail reform included Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais praised Ayotte for attaching to the budget trailer bill the repeal of the 2019 bail reform law that he believes has allowed too many violent offenders to get back out on the street. "We cannot wait for another tragedy like the recent stabbing in Manchester to demonstrate why bail reform is needed," Ruais said. "Justice for victims, police, residents and our business community must come first." But House Democratic Leader Alexis Simpson of Exeter said years of work in 2024 produced a package of four bills that altered bail reform. "I think I can say the Democrats in the House would prefer to see how that works before we go ahead and make more changes," Simpson said. The budget trailer is a companion bill that sets up the structures needed to implement the budget. During an interview after her speech, Ayotte said law enforcement leaders across the state told her the bail law needs to go. "Unfortunately, there are people who are being harmed by it, and we can't wait any longer," Ayotte said. "This whole effort from the beginning was a failed social experiment." Education issues During her speech, Education Freedom Account grants to all parents of students in public schools — regardless of income — is an "important step" towards universal access that Ayotte said she still supports. Ayotte called for spending 8% more on the community college system, which will freeze tuition, while cutting state aid to the four-year university system by 4%. "Investing in these opportunities for students to learn a trade or get credentialed in a high-demand field like health care will pay dividends in the long run for our state, by opening new pathways to public-private partnerships, addressing critical gaps in our workforce and putting more Granite Staters on the path to a good-paying career," Ayotte said. Housing, childcare, energy Senate Democratic Leader Rebecca Perkins Kwoka of Portsmouth loved hearing Ayotte call for a 50% increase in special education aid, but said she heard very little about new spending initiatives to tackle the lack of affordable housing and childcare and the rising cost of energy. "I do think there are solutions we can see at the state level," Kwoka said. Ayotte said her budget does renew the Housing Champions program that awards communities that go beyond the usual effort to bring more workforce housing to their cities and towns. Matt Menning, president of the Home Builders Association, said Ayotte is tackling the biggest housing hurdle by setting a 60-day limit for state agencies to respond to all state permit applications. Without action in that timeframe, the petitioner would be free to proceed. "The fragmented permitting process has been slow, costly and failed the people of New Hampshire," Menning said. Ayotte embraced giving charity casinos a year to convert from costly and slower, historic horse racing machines to state-of-the-art slot machines like those found in major casinos like Foxwoods or along the Las Vegas strip. The slot machines would raise an estimated $127 million in additional revenue by June 2027, which Ayotte said would pay for Group II payments to restore retirement benefit cuts made in 2011 for a few thousand public employees and also would provide additional property tax relief. Sen. David Rochefort, R-Littleton, said Ayotte's proposal to block new landfills is welcome news to those who had been fighting one proposed for scenic Forest Lake State Park in Dalton. "Governor Ayotte is a woman of her word," Rochefort said. "When I first brought this landfill issue to her in 2023, she immediately recognized how important it was to the North Country." In her two-year, $202 million capital or public works budget, Ayotte calls for a $20 million upgrade to the Cannon Mountain Tramway, $20 million to renovate three college buildings, $5 million for land on which to provide a new National Guard readiness center in Manchester and an $18.5 million upgrade too the community technical high school for the Jaffrey-Rindge School District. klandrigan@
