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New Indian Express
11 hours ago
- New Indian Express
Traffic advisory for Telangana Formation Day
HYDERABAD: City Traffic police have issued a traffic advisory given the Telangana State Formation Day celebrations scheduled on Monday, June 2, at Gun Park in Nampally and Parade Grounds in Secunderabad. The advisory outlines specific traffic diversions and parking arrangements to ensure smooth movement and public safety during the event. Commuters planning to travel to Secunderabad Railway Station or Jubilee Bus Stand are advised to start early and consider using the Metro Rail service to avoid delays. Visitors, including district buses and the general public attending the event, are requested to park only in designated parking areas. A map of these locations has been made available by the traffic police. Citizens have been urged to cooperate and follow the traffic updates via their official social media channels. For emergency travel assistance, the traffic helpline can be reached at 9010203626. Traffic restrictions at Gun Park from 9–10 am Vehicles coming from Dwaraka Hotel in Saifabad towards Hyderabad Traffic Police Junction will be diverted at Ravindra Bharathi towards Iqbal Minar Junction Traffic from Nampally T Junction heading towards Ravindra Bharathi will be redirected at AR Petrol Pump towards BJR Statue Likely congestion points Ravindra Bharathi, AR Petrol Pump, and Hyderabad Traffic Police Junction Traffic restrictions around Parade Grounds till 1 pm
The Hindu
a day ago
- The Hindu
Ride easy: reimagining Chennai's future rail networks
For nearly three decades, two facts at odds with each other, yet true, have coexisted in Chennai. While only incremental additions have been made to the vast suburban railway network, the mass rapid transport system (MRTS) and the Metro Rail have been established. The Metro Rail, in particular, has revolutionised the core city travel. In 1993, the metre gauge was converted into broad gauge for operating bigger trains and accommodating more city commuters. Since then, there have been very few attempts to improve the network or passenger amenities. In 2007, 14 years later, the MRTS service was started from Beach to Velachery. It created a scenic elevated traffic-free corridor, but the uptake was not as good as was anticipated. As a consequence, passenger amenities did not go far. In 2025, MRTS commuters still have to put up with badly-lit stations, unpaved paths, ill-maintained parking lots, leaky platform shelters, and the lack of clean public conveniences. The suburban services that carry more than 18 lakh commuters daily remain the bridge between the suburbs and the city. The fare is the most affordable. For office-goers and traders coming from as far away as Arakkonam, Chengalpattu, and Sullurupetta in Andhra Pradesh, the suburban services are the only option to commute to the city without spending much time, or money. But, for a burgeoning city and its suburbs, there is always a demand for more: more lines, more services, and better passenger amenities. The Metro Rail project has revolutionised intra-city travel; over the last decade or so, it has shortened distances within the city. With better passenger amenities, more attention to barrier-free access and better-maintained stations and coaches, this system has become the daily commute option for many residents. The first phase created a 45-kilometre network comprising corridor-I (Washermanpet to Airport) and corridor-ll (Chennai Central to St. Thomas Mount). Other lines have been planned and anyone who visits the city today understands that Chennai is in the throes of development, largely on account of Metro Rail. Finally, attention is being paid to the wholesome development of railway services in their entirety, in the last five years or so. Will the rail transport network in Chennai become vastly better a decade down the line? Here are some developments that could make things better for the city: The Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) could not have come at a better time. A total of 90 stations in Southern Railway were selected for redevelopment and 15 stations of them from the Chennai Division. The 15 stations are Beach, Perambur, Tiruvallur, Arakkonam, Chengalpattu, Guindy, Ambattur, Mambalam, Park, St. Thomas Mount, Guduvanchery, Thiruttani, Jolarpet, Gummidipoondi, and Sullurupetta. A senior railway official said that at first, 15 stations were selected, and then two more were added to the list. They are Chromepet and Thirusulam. The ABSS is meant to redevelop the stations by showcasing local landmarks. It also seeks to improve approach roads and circulating areas; install food stalls, CCTV surveillance, and digital signboards; increase the length of platforms; and enhance the access for persons with disabilities through the Divyangjan project. Details of redevelopment St. Thomas Mount: inaugurated Sullurupetta: completed Park (90% completed): cost ₹10.68 crore (lifts, platform resurfacing, and a new facade). Thiruttani (85% completed): cost ₹11.67 crore (a bigger concourse, arch facade, new circulating area, paving of the parking space). Guindy (75% completed): cost ₹8.50 crore (a new booking counter, lifts, and platform resurfacing). Gummidipoondi (74% completed): cost ₹15.62 crore (a new pedestrian plaza, station building, new parking space, and lifts). Mambalam (72% completed): cost ₹8.70 crore (a new booking counter on the western side, pedestrian plaza, replacing of the roofing shelter, wide parking area, and lifts and escalators). Jolarpet (70% progress): cost ₹15 crore (a new two-storey station building, additional platforms and shelters, bigger circulating area and a new foot overbridge). Ambattur (70% progress): cost ₹10.48 crore (a new station building, canopy porch and arched entrance, and platform resurfacing). Tiruvallur (68% completed): cost ₹14.40 crore (a new concourse with porch, new parking space, provision of new platform shelters, and foot overbridge). Chengalpattu (65% progress): cost ₹17.74 crore (construction of a two-storey administration building, paving of new pedestrian pathway, new booking counter, retiring rooms, and lifts). Arakkonam (63% completed): cost ₹20.58 crore (a new station building, parking space, renovation of existing station building, and lifts. Guduvanchery (54% progress): cost ₹14.80 crore (redevelopment of the existing building, new entrance with elegant arches, new parking space, and lifts). Beach (44% progress): cost ₹11.08 crore (new pedestrian zones, parking space widening, and resurfacing of all platforms). Perambur (42% completed): cost ₹15.86 crore (a new commercial building, replacement of the old platform shelter, huge parking space, resurfacing of platforms, and lifts and escalators). The Chromepet station is to be redeveloped at a cost of ₹14.18 crore, and Thirusulam at a cost of ₹15.60 crore. Fourth line The Chennai Division completed the fourth line from Beach to Egmore at a cost of ₹275 crore. It will help to operate dedicated suburban and mail and express services on four lines. Egmore redevelopment The proposed redevelopment of the Egmore station, the second railway terminal in the city, at a cost of ₹735 crore. Tambaram sector There are plans for making Tambaram the third terminal and for the construction of a halt station at Kilambakkam at a cost of ₹20 crore. The halt station, proposed and funded by the Tamil Nadu government, will help thousands of passengers boarding the long-distance buses at the Kilambakkam bus terminus. MRTS services The MRTS services are operated from Beach to Velachery. The stretch has 17 stations. The stretch was inaugurated by former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi in 2007. The project was partly funded by the State government. At the inauguration, Karunanidhi had announced extension of the line to St. Thomas Mount. The announcement gave hope that commuters would get the much-needed connectivity to the Tambaram-Beach section. After 18 years, the project, which was caught in problems of land acquisition for 500 metres for several years, was finally over. But the project has not been completed as the phase 2 elevated corridor of Metro Rail linking the St. Thomas Mount station is set to be constructed above the MRTS line. AC train The Chennai Division started running an air-conditioned suburban train in March this year in the Beach-Chengalpattu section for commuters willing to pay a higher fare. Railway officials hope that the AC services will become popular. In fact, the Chennai Division has requested for the second AC train to be operated in the western section. Central station The iconic Dr. MGR Chennai Central Railway Station is the gateway for passengers arriving in the city. But it is sticking out like a sore thumb. Earlier attempts by Southern Railway to develop this station have borne no fruit, and the station is dirty. There have only been piecemeal improvements. Metro rail Phase 1 extension The phase I extension network has established seamless connectivity to some parts of north Chennai. It runs 9.05 km with one corridor (Washermanpet to Wimco Nagar). Phase 2 The phase-II project will establish a network of 120 km with three corridors: corridor 3 (From Madhavaram Milk Colony to Siruseri-SIPCOT), corridor-4 (From Light House to Poonamallee Bypass), and corridor-5 (From Madhavaram Milk Colony to Sholinganallur). When this network becomes fully operational, it will improve the commute since passengers will be able to change from Metro Rail's phase I network to phase II network and from phase II network to the suburban train and MRTS systems. South extension Chennai Metro Rail Limited has also planned to establish a southern side extension, from the Airport to Kilambakkam (15.46 km).
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
PM Modi's gentle warning to kid waving at Kanpur rally: ‘You'll get tired, shoulders will hurt'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his rally in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur on Friday, asked a child to lower his hands after noticing him waving at him for a prolonged period. 'This child's hands are up in the air for a long time. Your shoulders will start aching later,' Modi said. In a video shared by ANI news agency, the child could be seen nodding to indicate that his hands were not hurting, even as PM Modi advised him to rest them. Earlier in the day, PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 15 major development projects in Kanpur, amounting to over ₹47,600 crore. Among the key inaugurations was the new underground section of the Kanpur Metro Rail project, extending from Chunniganj to Kanpur Central. This newly launched segment comprises five underground stations — Chunniganj, Bada Chauraha, Naveen Market, Nayaganj, and Kanpur Central. With the extension, major landmarks including Lal Imli, Z Square Mall, Green Park Stadium, Parade Ground, Book Market, and Somdutt Plaza will now have direct metro access. So far, nine metro stations between IIT Kanpur and Motijheel are operational. The new segment is expected to enhance metro connectivity, making city travel more efficient, faster, and safer, as per an official statement. In addition to the metro project, Modi also inaugurated three 660-megawatt power units at Ghatampur, along with a thermal power project in Panki. These initiatives are set to provide a reliable electricity supply to Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring states. Furthermore, two new railway bridges connecting the Panki power plant to Kalyanpur were also inaugurated as part of the development drive. PM Modi, during his speech in Kanpur, spoke about Operation Sindoor, India's military offensive against terror outfits in Pakistan, launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that claimed 22 lives. PM Modi said, 'Our armed forces' heroic act forced Pakistani Army to plead to stop war.' He further added, "World saw anger of our daughters and sisters in form of Operation Sindoor." Describing the depth of the strike, the Prime Minister said, "We destroyed terrorist hideouts in Pakistan by going hundreds of miles inside." Calling the operation a symbol of India's growing defence capability, he said, "Operation Sindoor not over yet; it showed world power of indigenous weapons, Make in India." He reiterated, "We destroyed terrorist hideouts in Pakistan by going hundreds of miles inside." Following India's offensive, Pakistan retaliated with cross-border attacks, including drone strikes, which were effectively neutralised by Indian forces. In the course of a four-day confrontation, India also struck and destroyed several military installations belonging to the Pakistan armed forces. The escalation ended on May 10, after the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) from both countries reached a ceasefire agreement. (With ANI inputs)
News18
4 days ago
- Business
- News18
PM Modi To Unveil Development Projects Worth Over Rs 47,000 Crore In Kanpur Tomorrow
Last Updated: PM Narendra Modi will unveil key projects worth over Rs 47,573 crore in Kanpur on May 30. The projects include metro, energy, water, and urban infrastructure. In a major boost to key infrastructure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay foundation stone of 15 mega projects worth over Rs 47,573 crore in Kanpur on Friday, May 30. The event is expected to mark a key milestone not only for the city but for the entire Uttar Pradesh in terms of economic growth, social advancement, and environmental sustainability. With an aim to transform Kanpur with world-class infrastructure and amenities, Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate major key projects related to metro, energy, water, and urban infrastructure. This will usher in an a new era of growth not only for the city but for the entire Uttar Pradesh. Besides, Kanpur is set for transformation with new metro underground route, thermal projects, railway bridges, fire station, and treatment plant. UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will also attend the grand event. Kanpur To Get New Underground Metro Section The Prime Minister will inaugurate the new underground section of the Kanpur Metro Rail project from Chunniganj to Kanpur Central. This stretch houses five new underground stations namely Chunniganj, Bada Chauraha, Naveen Market, Nayaganj, and Kanpur Central. With this extension, important city landmarks, including Lal Imli, Z Square Mall, Green Park Stadium, Parade Ground, Book Market, and Somdutt Plaza, will be directly linked via the metro. Currently, nine stations are functional from IIT Kanpur to Motijheel and the new section will enhance experience for metro commuters by strengthening connectivity. PM Modi will also unveil three 660 MW power units in Ghatampur and a thermal power project in Panki. These projects will ensure stable and sufficient power supply not only for UP but also for neighboring states as well. Further, two new railway bridges from Panki Power Plant to Kalyanpur will be inaugurated, enabling uninterrupted coal and fuel transportation. This will improve the efficiency of power plants and help reduce traffic snarls. In Bingawan area, the PM will dedicate a 40 MLD tertiary treatment plant to the nation. This facility will treat sewage water and make it suitable for reuse in industries and for irrigation purposes. It is expected to contribute in water conservation and recycling. A new fire station along with its residential and non-residential buildings in the Bithoor area of Kanpur will also be inaugurated, strengthening the city's emergency response capabilities. The PM will also virtually inaugurate several other projects across the state. These include two 132 kV power substations in Greater Noida and thermal power plants in Jawaharpur, Obra-C, and Khurja. These projects will significantly increase the energy supply system and industrial production in the entire state. He will also lay the foundation stone for three new projects worth over Rs 441 crore focused on smart infrastructure, traffic improvement, and urban services in Kanpur and surrounding areas. These include widening and strengthening of Gauria Pali Marg to four lanes, the widening of the road from Narval Mod on the AH-1 Prayagraj Highway to Saand, connecting it to the Kanpur Defence Node as a four-lane road under the Defence Corridor, and the construction of a 220 kV substation at Sector-28, YEIDA, Gautam Buddh Nagar. First Published:
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
2 more flyovers to free up OMR
Chennai: Two new flyovers are set to be constructed to ease bottlenecks on Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) and allow free turns from Velachery. The unidirectional flyovers at SRP Tools Junction and Perungudi will improve connectivity for motorists travelling from Velachery towards Thiruvanmiyur, Thoraipakkam, and Sholinganallur. The 90-crore projects will run parallel to the ongoing Metro Rail construction on Corridor 3 (Madhavaram-Siruseri). The first flyover at SRP Tools Junction will be 760m long with two sharp 90-degree turns — a double-bent design. Motorists from Velachery can use a ramp to turn left, then right, and descend near LB Road in Thiruvanmiyur, bypassing signals. This will also offer Thoraipakkam-bound vehicles a signal-free right turn. The flyover will have two lanes and will run above ground, while metro rail track remains underground at this location, said T Archunan, Director (Projects), CMRL. The second flyover, at Apollo Hospital Junction in Perungudi, will be 615 metres long and 5.5 metres wide, functioning as a one-and-a-half-lane structure. It will allow vehicles coming from Velachery and Dr Ambedkar Law University to take a free right turn onto OMR, eliminating the need to halt at signals. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo This flyover will be built beneath the elevated metro rail viaduct, making construction more complex due to limited space on MGR Road and the need to land the ramp on the left side of OMR without disrupting straight-moving traffic. Currently, vehicles heading right take a forced left and travel nearly 500 metres before making a U-turn, causing severe congestion—especially during the monsoon. The flyovers could eliminate this detour and reduce chokepoints. CMRL officials say construction will begin after finalising bids. Since no land acquisition is required, work can begin quickly. Final designs were prepared in consultation with traffic police. However, residents fear short-term congestion will worsen during construction due to existing metro work.
