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South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
New toll system, cheaper fees in place as Hong Kong's Tai Lam Tunnel handed over
Hong Kong authorities have taken control of the Tai Lam Tunnel after a 30-year franchise ended, with an electronic toll payment system and cheaper fees implemented in the early hours of Saturday. Advertisement The Transport Department announced that the government had taken over the tunnel at midnight and conducted works to implement the HKeToll system. Authorities temporarily closed some traffic lanes in the toll plaza and roads to the 3.8km (2.4 miles) tunnel, which links Pat Heung and Ting Kau in the New Territories, in phases between 1am and 3am. The tunnel was then closed for two hours as the Highways Department changed road markings, adjusted traffic lanes, replaced signs and covered the toll booths. It reopened at 5am with the HKeToll system in operation. Advertisement It was the last franchised tunnel in the city to be taken over by the government.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- The Hindu
Sandbags placed at landslip area on Yercaud Ghat Road
After a landslip at the ninth hairpin bend on Yercaud Ghat Road on Tuesday, the Highways Department began placing sandbags at the site on Wednesday. On Tuesday, a landslip occurred at the bend, damaging the parapet wall and a section of the road, which temporarily halted traffic. However, officials conducted an inspection of the site and implemented necessary measures, allowing traffic to resume afterwards. Barricades and warning signs were placed near the affected area, advising motorists to navigate the bend with caution. Sandbags were transported to the site in lorries, and workers began stacking them in the area impacted by the landslip. The 48th Yercaud Summer Festival and Flower Show, which began on May 23, is scheduled to conclude on Thursday, May 29. Since the road is frequently used by visitors travelling to Yercaud, officials said restoration will be completed soon without disrupting vehicle movement.
The Hindu
21-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Mother-Child statue unveiled at Lawley Road junction in Coimbatore city
In observance of Mother's Day, a statue depicting a mother and child, symbolising the bond of motherhood, was unveiled at the roundabout at Lawley Road junction in Coimbatore city on Wednesday. The statue was erected by Rao Hospital. The unveiling ceremony was attended by District Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar, Corporation Commissioner M. Sivaguru Prabhakaran, City Police Commissioner A. Saravana Sundar, and representatives of Rao Hospital. Dr. S.R. Rao, Chairman of Rao Hospital, extended the hospital's appreciation to the Corporation Commissioner, District Collector, and the Highways Department for granting the necessary permissions to install the statue. 'The statue at Thaisai symbolises the enduring and universal bond between a mother and her child. This bond is central to the care we provide at Rao Hospital. We are honoured to contribute to the Coimbatore Smart City initiative and to serve the community,' stated Dr. Asha Rao, Managing Director, Rao Hospital.
The Hindu
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Encroachments on the footpath along GST Road inconveniences pedestrians
The GST Road at Chromepet has become congested after textile and gold showrooms opened. Restaurants have mushroomed along the road to cater to shoppers. The pavement has been occupied by food- carts and the display boards of the shops. At some places, the pavement has been turned into a dining place. At night, the vessels of the eateries are washed on the pavement. Adding to the woes of pedestrians is the restaurants using the road margin for car parking. Tambaram Corporation officials are yet to take action. David Manohar, Chromepet. Police respond A senior police officer says a regular drive is being carried out to remove unauthorised parking of vehicles on the arterial roads. The Highways Department is coordinating with the police to remove encroachments on the basis of complaints from members of the public. Vehicle thefts Several vehicles, especially high-end two-wheelers, have been stolen by gangs at night in Iyyappanthangal. The residents filed police complaints, but not even copies of the complaints filed in the Community Service Register (CSR) are being issued. Hence, the vehicle owners are unable to recover the insured amount. C. Senthil Kumar, Iyyappanthangal. (Readers can write to this column at readersmailchennai @
New Indian Express
06-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
New library will come up in Palayamkottai at Rs 100 crore: Minister E V Velu
TIRUNELVELI: Minister for Public Works Department E V Velu said that a public library at an estimated cost of Rs 100 crore will soon be built at Palayamkottai. He was speaking to media persons after inspecting various developmental works in Tirunelveli on Monday. The minister, accompanied by collector R Sukumar, visited the proposed library site, which is spread across three acres near the District Industries Centre in Palayamkottai. Velu added that the new library in Tirunelveli would include a mini theatre, an auditorium, and exclusive rooms for differently-abled readers. He said, 'This library would serve students of Arts and Science colleges, medical and engineering colleges, and those preparing for competitive exams across southern districts. A model design will be prepared and approved by Chief Minister M K Stalin, and a tender will be floated.' Earlier, the minister inspected the ongoing construction work of the Porunai Museum at Kulavanigarpuram, for which CM Stalin had laid the foundation stone in May 2023. 'The museum is being built at a cost of Rs 56.57 crore on a 13-acre site to showcase artefacts discovered at sites including Korkai, Adichanallur and Sivagalai.' He added that works including a viewing bridge over a scenic pond, themed gardens, an open theatre, and a battery car access for the elderly are expected to be completed by August and inaugurated by the CM. Further, Velu informed that a long-pending demand for a 33-km western bypass road for Tirunelveli city is being fulfilled in two phases. He said, 'While Phase-I works for 12.093 km between Kongantharparai and Suthamalli are underway for Rs 180 crore, land acquisition for the second phase of the works up to Ramayanpatti is nearing completion. The second phase is estimated to cost Rs 225.47 crore.' He also said that a Y-shaped railway overbridge near Kulavanigarpuram railway crossing is proposed at Rs 93 crore, and the land acquisition for it is in its final stages. He noted that due to the proactive steps of the Highways Department, road accidents in the district have declined compared to last year.
