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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Principal secy reviews devpt projects, emphasises on safety checks
Kanpur: Principal secretary urban development Amrit Abhijat on Sunday visited the city and reviewed the development work. He also engaged in discussions with Mayor Pramila Pandey and other officials regarding the ongoing projects. During his visit to The Sports Hub, the principal secretary suggested to prepare other useful sports projects and forward to the government for approval to encourage youths towards sports in the city. He sought all the details and how the public was benefiting from the sports structure. He also planted a sapling of redled (Sindoor) at the Palika stadium campus to create awareness for the environment. Abhijat thereafter visited the site where Jal Nigam was laying pipeline and directed the officers to place special emphasis on safety measures during development work so that people do not have to face any problem. He said that special attention should be paid to public facilities to ensure that no person had to face any inconvenience. During his visit to Sisamau Nullah, he asked the officials to lay a slab over the nullah and develop a nursery to prevent encroachment while increasing greenery of the city at the same time. The principal secretary said, "We are committed to the development of Kanpur and necessary steps are being taken to complete the projects in a timely manner." Expressing her gratitude to the principal secretary, Mayor Pramila Pandey said that the guidance and support of the chief secretary was very important for the development of the city. Officials of the municipal corporation and Jal Nigam were present on the occasion.
Hindustan Times
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Sitapur water tank collapse: Over a dozen govt staff face action
LUCKNOW The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday dismissed and suspended over a dozen employees in Sitapur where a newly constructed water tank built under the Jal Jeevan Mission collapsed earlier in the day. The construction agency and the agency that checked the quality of the construction have also been blacklisted. As per reports, the water tank collapsed in Chunka village in Mahmudabad area of Sitapur district. However, no casualties have been reported so far. The locals said the tank had been supplying water to the village for the past two months and it was constructed at an estimated cost of ₹531.50 lakh ( ₹5.31 crore). This is the second incident within a year in Sitapur district involving the collapse of a Jal Jeevan Mission water tank. Last year, a tank in Chitahala village of Maholi constituency had collapsed during its trial run, leading to similar allegations of poor construction and negligence. BJP MLA from Mahmudabad, Asha Maurya, in a post on X said, 'Information was received about the collapse of a water tank built in Chunka village of Mahmudabad. The concerned officials had already been informed about the substandard work done under Jal Shakti Mission.' 'The result of negligence in work due to collusion of water corporation officials and contractors was seen today. Please take strict punitive action against the lax related officers and contractors,' she said. A state government officer said the junior engineer and assistant engineer of Jal Nigam (rural), who were monitoring the construction of the tank, have been suspended. A departmental inquiry has been initiated against the executive engineer of Jal Nigam (rural), assistant engineer and junior engineer. The assistant engineer and the junior engineer of the state drinking water and sanitation mission have been dismissed with immediate effect. Instructions have been given to remove the district in-charge of third-party inspection (TPI) who checked the quality of the construction with immediate effect. A 5% liquidated damage penalty has been imposed on the construction agency as well. A high-level committee has been formed for the preliminary investigation of the case. The committee will consist of a chief engineer of Jal Nigam (rural), a chief engineer of the state drinking water and sanitation mission and a superintending engineer of the department. The committee has been directed to submit its report within three days. The officer said, more than 16,000 tanks constructed to supply the water under Jal Jeevan Mission had been successfully tested. Out of 16,000 tanks, complaints of damage have been received regarding five tanks. In the case of tank damage, action has been taken against those responsible for it with immediate effect, he said. (With agency inputs)
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Gkp's Gordhiya Nullah: Crack develops in building near drain, demolished
A residential building near the under-construction Gordhiya Nala in Gorakhpur was demolished by district authorities on Thursday after a major crack developed in its structure, sparking concern among residents. The incident occurred following 30.5 mm of rainfall that caused severe waterlogging across the city. Officials confirmed that compensation of ₹36 lakh was paid to the building's owner, Virendra Kumar Pandey, before the demolition. Executive engineer, Jal Nigam, Pankaj Kumar, said the structure was evacuated and razed as a safety measure. He added that the nullah has a designated width of 18 meters, and several other buildings have already been demolished, while 64 others have been marked for demolition. The ongoing construction of the 9.2 km-long Gordhiya Nullah aims to address chronic waterlogging in 18 wards of the city. However, heavy rainfall on Thursday morning led to the dug-up nullah being filled with water within two hours, resulting in damage to adjacent buildings. Pandey stated that although the land for the nullah had already been registered, negligence in installing protective iron sheets caused cracks in the building walls. 'Had precautionary measures been taken, the damage could have been avoided,' he said. Despite the administration's assurances about safety, many residents remain unconvinced and have begun searching for rental accommodations to shift before the monsoon fully sets in. The moderate to heavy rain, accompanied by lightning and thunder, also exposed the poor preparedness of the municipal corporation. Severe waterlogging was reported in several areas including the district hospital, wholesale vegetable market, Padribazar, Bharatpur, Illahibagh, Reti Crossing, and Cinema Road. Residents also complained that the ongoing construction of drains has raised road levels, turning several colonies developed by the Gorakhpur Development Authority into water bowls. Water reportedly entered over 200 houses in various localities. Weather scientist Danish Khan attributed the rainfall to a western disturbance and warned of more rain in the coming days. Thursday's rainfall brought down the temperature by 8 degrees Celsius compared to Wednesday. ABDUR RAHMAN
Indian Express
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
On 2-day Varanasi visit, Yogi asks officials to keep vigil, act tough against ‘urban naxals'
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday called for maintaining a heightened vigil following the Operation Sindoor and directed officials take a strict action against 'urban naxals' and the organisations they are affiliated with, a government spokesperson said. During a review meeting with officials and public representatives on law and order and development during a two-day visit to Varanasi, the CM also ordered a crackdown on cow smuggling and mining in the border districts of Varanasi zone. The term 'urban naxal' is used for people from cities who advocate the Maoist movement through their professional and social networks. The government spokesperson quoted the CM, saying, 'The seized vehicles of cow smugglers and their contacts should be auctioned as per rules. The police should act against incidents of robbery and chain snatching etc and as part of the Safe City campaign.' Meanwhile, in a post on X, Adityanath on Monday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation and said it was a 'clear declaration of new India's policy against terrorism'. 'Operation Sindoor is not just a military action, it is a pledge to safeguard the dignity of our sisters and daughters,' said Adityanath, adding if anyone dares to wipe the sacred 'sindoor' (vermilion) from the foreheads of Indian women, he will be 'reduced to dust'. Affirming that 'India will no longer stay silent', the chief minister said 'every blow will now be answered on our terms'. During his Varanasi visit, the CM directed that adequate number of CCTV cameras should be installed and a verification of suspicious persons be done. Adityanath also called for completing the ongoing development projects in Varanasi zone within the stipulated time frame while maintaining highest standards of quality. Directions were also issued to review the ongoing development works on a regular basis and monitoring of quality by nominated nodal officers, he noted. Safety standards should be followed during the construction work. The CM also visited the National Aging Center at Banaras Hindu University (BHU). Under the 'Har Ghar Nal Se Jal Yojana', Adityanath asked the Jal Nigam and public representatives to jointly inspect four villages each and verify the quality of work, the official said. He also ordered expediting the sewerage work in Ramnagar-Sujabad area and explore setting up of a new township near the upcoming international cricket stadium in Ganjari area of the district. The Chief Minister also proposed setting up a new market on 84 acres of land of the Central Jail and suggested that the Varanasi Development Authority purchase commercial land to provide organised spaces for vegetable, fruit, and milk vendors. The officials also informed the CM that there are 60 ongoing projects in Varanasi at present. —PTI input
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Op Sindoor: Need heightened vigilance against 'urban naxals', says UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Following the success of Operation Sindoor , Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday directed officials to tighten security measures and said there is a need for heightened vigilance against "urban naxals" and affiliated organisations. "...there should be tight security measures. There is a need for heightened vigilance against urban Naxals and affiliated organisations. Strict and swift action against such elements," he said at a high-level meeting with public representatives and administrative officials at the Circuit House in chairing the meeting, Adityanath also said that no one should be forced to wander unnecessarily for birth or death certificates, and such services must be delivered within the stipulated were also told to clamp down on looting and chain snatching the law and order situation, the CM instructed strict action against cow smuggling and illegal mining in the border districts of the Varanasi zone, and directed the auction of confiscated vehicles used by cow smugglers as per legal also expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of some projects and instructed departments such as the UP State Construction Corporation, UPPCL, PWD, and the urban and rural wings of Jal Nigam to speed up called for faster progress on the rejuvenation of the Varuna River and the tender process for the upcoming integrated divisional office at the Commissionerate better functioning by the municipal corporation and development authority, he ordered improved drinking water supply and sanitation in both urban and rural areas amid the summer also instructed for the removal of encroachments from roads and the identification of suitable sites for bus, taxi, and rickshaw stands to facilitate smooth traffic the Safe City initiative , he directed the installation of sufficient CCTV cameras and verification of suspicious individuals, alongside ensuring swift action on incidents and strict enforcement of zero tolerance against also reviewed the Kazzakpura flyover project and instructed coordination with railway officials for its the 'Har Ghar Nal se Jal' scheme, he directed rural Jal Nigam officials to conduct inspections of four villages each, along with public representatives, to check work quality and road cutting said the airport expansion should not hinder local movement and called for the timely disposal of revenue disputes based on the international cricket stadium under construction at Ganjari, he directed the development authority to expedite the township and connectivity works around Commissioner S. Rajalingam informed that 60 projects worth around Rs 14,000 crore are under construction in the Adityanath arrived in Varanasi on Monday. Besides chairing the meeting, he had offered prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Dham and Kaal Bhairav temple.
