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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Nashik: Kumbh works worth 4,000cr to begin within six months
Nashik: The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) on Wednesday announced its intention to commence major infrastructure projects, valued around Rs4,000 crore, for the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela within the next six months. This rapid initiation aims to ensure timely completion of works requiring around two years. The projects will begin in phases following the tender process. The upcoming Kumbh Mela is scheduled between 2026 and 2028, with the flag hoisting ceremony set for Oct 2026. The first "Amrit Snan" (holy bath) is slated for Aug 2, 2027. While the NMC has prepared and submitted comprehensive plans totalling Rs15,000 crore for the Kumbh Mela to state govt, approval for these larger plans is still pending. With roughly two years remaining until the first "Amrit Snan", a significant event where sadhus and seers take a holy dip in Ramkund in the Godavari River, the civic body has decided to proceed with the tender process. Municipal commissioner Manisha Khatri, while talking to TOI, said tenders for works related to construction of the STPs and new bridges on Godavari and its tributaries have already been floated. "We are also seeking funds from state govt for various Kumbh Mela-related works, and proposals are to be sent within the next few days," she said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Get Affordable Health Coverage Today Search7 Learn More Undo "We are also in the process of floating tenders for the works related to the new water treatment plant and laying of water supply pipelines worth Rs450 crore. Works related to the development of Sadhugram and other projects are also to be started soon," Khatri added. Recently, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis conducted a meeting of Kumbh Mela in Nashik city to review preparations by the NMC and other authorities. During the meeting, he instructed the authorities to start the tender process for works which will take around two years for completion. An NMC official said they have already completed the tender process for the Rs1,632 crore sewage management project, which includes construction of four new large Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) with a capacity of treating 400 Million Litre per Day of sewage. "We already completed the tender process for this sewage management project and finalised the agency. The proposal has been sent to the CM for approval following which the work order will be issued to the contractor concerned," the official said. NMC has already initiated the tender process for Rs142 crore worth of Kumbh Mela projects. These include building six new bridges across the Godavari River and its tributaries, Nandini and Waldevi. These bridges aim to alleviate traffic congestion on both sides of the riverbanks during the religious gathering. The process for these bridge constructions is expected to conclude by mid-June.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Officers from 10 DPSUs, private organisations join IIM-Vizag's defence MBA
Visakhapatnam: Amid India's push for increased defence production, IIM-Vizag has launched its novel and first-of-its-kind modular MBA programme for officers in the defence sector. Approved by the dept of defence production under the ministry of defence, 37 officers from 10 defence public sector undertakings (DPSUs), Naval Armament Depot, and Geomarine Dynamics India Ltd have enrolled for the programme. The 10 DPSUs include Yantra India Ltd, Troop Comforts Ltd, Munitions India Ltd, Mishra Dhatu Nigam Ltd, India Optel Ltd, Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Ltd, Armoured Vehicles Nigam Ltd, BEML Ltd, and Bharat Electronics Ltd. Hindustan Shipyard Ltd CMD, Commodore Hemant Khatri (retd) said he has been noticing a profound shift in the mindset of Indians. "Previously, there might have been a sense of impossibility or hesitation. Now, however, there is a burgeoning confidence and self-belief, fostering an attitude of 'it is possible, and we can do it'. This fundamental change is evident in a newfound willingness to invest, experiment, and innovate – the driving force propelling India towards its future aspirations. This conviction is crucial for the nation's continued progress," he said. Explaining India's economic turnaround and its progress across various sectors, including railways, telecom, digital transactions, chip manufacturing, defence production, etc., Khatri said that today's youth are expected to be the leaders who will shape India in 2047. "This generation has the potential to propel the nation forward, transforming it into a developed country and fulfilling the aspirations of 1.4 billion people. The mantle of leadership will rest on their shoulders. In 2014, India was ranked the 11th largest economy in the world and now it stands as the fourth largest economy. This is a testament to the innovative spirit of its people. I urge the participants to foster an innovative India, lead in research and development, and drive decisive, transformative progress," he added. IIM-V director Prof M Chandrasekhar reflected on the personal significance of the programme. "This programme is particularly nostalgic for me, as I fondly recall joining HAL in 1983 as a young trainee. I later moved to L&T. Defence sector experience, therefore, remains very dear to me, it is a solid foundation upon which I built my career. Today, India's defence sector is no longer merely tied to budget cycles or geopolitical events; it has become a strategic growth sector with sustained expansion. Industry experts estimate India's defence capital outlay will grow by up to eight percent annually over the next five years, translating into defence procurement worth over $130 billion or approximately 11.1 lakh crore. A case in point is the performance of defence mutual funds and the Nifty India defence index, both of which have outpaced the broader market, reflecting strong investor trust and confidence in defence stocks," he said.
Muscat Daily
27-05-2025
- Muscat Daily
Farmer turns Jabal Shams village into fruit haven with 32 varieties
Muscat – An Omani farmer has grown more than 32 varieties of fruits in Jabal Shams, Oman's highest mountain, in what is being seen as a unique agricultural feat in the Middle East. Situated 2,000m above sea level, villages in Jabal Shams are known for their distinct climate – cool in summer and cold in winter – that supports growing stone fruits such as peaches and apricots. Asaad bin Nasser al Khatri, a resident of Dar al Souda village, has tapped into this environment to establish a thriving orchard on the mountain's rugged terrain. 'I've managed to grow a wide variety of fruits here, including grapes, apricots and different types of plums – black, yellow and blue,' Khatri said. 'The trees typically live for two to three years. I've also visited several European countries to import rare fruit varieties and learn advanced techniques like drip irrigation.' The mountain's cool climate and fertile soil create ideal condit-ions for fruit cultivation. 'Februa-ry is one of the most beautiful times of the year when apricot and peach trees come into blo-om,' he said. 'This beauty lasts through April and May, when the fruit are ready to harvest.' According to Khatri, each apricot tree on his farm yields between 30kg and 100kg of fruit, depending on age, water availability and seasonal factors. His peach trees produce large fruit that are juicy and sweet. Mountain communities of Jabal Shams have traditionally grown grapes, berries and pomegranates, supplying produce to tourists and Al Hamra market, a regional hub for agricultural trade. Khatri opts for eco-friendly methods to ward off pests. 'I use environmentally safe pesticides that are effective and don't harm the ecosystem.' Khatri now plans to develop agricultural tourism, inviting visitors to experience fruit farming at high altitude. His initiative includes guided farm tours, fruit-picking activities during harvest season, and trekking through the surrounding mountains. 'Jabal Shams offers a full sensory experience – fresh mountain air, stunning landscapes and fresh fruits. It's a new chapter in Omani agri-tourism.'
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
ABVP-NSUI clash at DU: Protest march, cow dung smeared on DUSU office after Rahul Gandhi's visit
Tensions soared at Delhi University's North Campus on Monday as the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) held a protest march and one of its leaders smeared cow dung on Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) president Ronak Khatri's office. The incidents followed a controversy surrounding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's unannounced visit to the campus last week. Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, had visited the Delhi University to interact with students from Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Other Backward Class (OBC) communities. According to the university proctor's office, the visit was conducted without prior permission and disrupted student governance operations. "Rahul Gandhi has done this for the second time... coming to the university without any intimation and information," the office said in an official statement. The ABVP's 'Chhatra Samman Yatra' began at Kirori Mal College and concluded at the DUSU office, with participants alleging that Gandhi's visit on May 22 created "chaos" and violated institutional protocol. Live Events The protestors also accused the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) members of misbehaving with DUSU secretary Mitravinda Karnawal during the event. The controversy took a provocative turn when Rishab Choudhary, an ABVP leader and the organization's presidential candidate for the last 2024-25 DUSU elections, posted a video on Instagram showing himself applying cow dung on the nameplate and office of the DUSU president. "Khatri put cow dung in the principal's office and also misbehaved with professors. Today, I am applying it in his office," Choudhary is heard saying in the video. This action appears to be a reference to a recent incident from April, when a video went viral showing the principal of Lakshmibai College applying cow dung to classroom walls as part of a research initiative. That act drew criticism and in response, Khatri allegedly smeared cow dung in the principal's office in protest, further escalating tensions on campus. Reacting to the ABVP's accusations, the DUSU president issued a sharp statement on X, "On May 22, Rahul Gandhi came to Delhi University to listen to the problems of SC, ST, OBC and EWS students. Soon after, the Council and the Sangh began spreading false propaganda against him in the university." Khatri directly challenged the ABVP, saying, "If the Sangh really allows raising the voice of the Dalits, the deprived and the exploited, then you too come forward and talk about the rights of the students - but I am sure that you will never get this permission. I still hope that you will do some positive work in the interest of Dalit, oppressed and deprived students."
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Dung to disorder: DU politics gets messy as ABVP, DUSU chief lock horns in ongoing campus row
Tensions escalated at Delhi University after ABVP members allegedly smeared cow dung on DUSU president's office NEW DELHI: Tensions flared on Delhi University's North Campus on Monday after members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) allegedly smeared cow dung on the walls of the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) president's meeting room. The act, widely condemned by student leaders, has further escalated tensions within the university's student community. The protest was reportedly aimed at DUSU president Ronak Khatri, who denounced the act as a "deliberate provocation" and said he would be filing a police complaint. The ABVP's actions appear to be a retaliatory response to a similar incident in April, when Khatri and a group of students defaced the principal's office and washroom at Lakshmibai College with cow dung. That protest was reportedly against what Khatri described as "absurd and unscientific practices" promoted on campus, after a video circulated showing the college principal allegedly applying cow dung to classroom walls to reduce heat—a traditional method to reduce heat that ignited controversy. ABVP representative Rishabh Chaudhary accused Khatri of manipulating student sentiment and abusing his position. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo "We waited outside the office for two hours before staging the protest. The DUSU president has repeatedly misrepresented facts to justify disruptive actions," he said. "At Lakshmibai College, the principal was conducting research into traditional practices, but Khatri twisted the narrative and defaced her office. Similarly, he falsely claimed a protective glass screen was a barrier to student interaction, when it was simply there to safeguard electronic equipment. These stunts have compromised the dignity of the university," Chaudhary said, adding, "Protest is our democratic right, and we will not back down until action is taken." Khatri, in turn, dismissed the accusations as politically motivated and based on personal grudges. "No one was present in the office during the incident. This is not about policy—it's about personal animosity. I am taking the matter seriously and will be lodging a police complaint," he said.
