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New Indian Express
05-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
CS orders swift completion of Hyderabad infra projects
HYDERABAD: In a bid to ensure the timely completion of urban development works, Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao (KR Rao) reviewed the progress of several major infrastructure projects across Hyderabad on Sunday. He first inspected the foot overbridge (FoB) nearing completion at Banjara Hills. MAUD Secretary K Ilambarithi informed the chief secretary that 42 FoBs are currently operational across the city, while surveys are underway to identify additional locations for new ones. Later, KR Rao reviewed the ongoing road widening project from Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station (MGBS) to Chandrayangutta, being executed as part of the Hyderabad Metro Rail expansion at a cost of Rs 2,741 crore. Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) Managing Director NVS Reddy informed him that land acquisition and demolition of affected structures are progressing. The CS also visited Khursheed Jah Devdi in Hussaini Alam to inspect its conservation and restoration works. Other sites inspected included the Moosarambagh flyover, Falaknuma RoB and the Amberpet Sewage Treatment Plant. During his inspections, RK Rao directed officials to speed up the execution of works without compromising on quality. He was accompanied by GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan, HMDA Commissioner Sarfaraz Ahmed, HMWSSB MD Ashok Reddy and officials from various civic departments.
New Indian Express
04-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao reviews Miss World pageant arrangements
HYDERABAD: Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao (KR Rao) has directed officials to make foolproof arrangements for the Miss World 2025 event, scheduled to be held in Hyderabad from May 10. On Saturday, KR Rao held a teleconference with senior police and other officials to review preparations. He instructed them to submit a detailed action taken report on the arrangements. The police were told to ensure tight security at the airport, hotels and event venues without causing inconvenience to participants and guests. Tourism officials were asked to prepare an information booklet for contestants, while GHMC was directed to take up beautification works at all locations likely to be visited by the delegates. DGP Dr Jitender, Special Chief Secretary (Tourism) Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary (Health) Christina Z Chongthu and other officials participated in the review.
