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New Indian Express
13 hours ago
- New Indian Express
CM Revanth Reddy unveils plan for Gateway of Hyderabad with world-class tower at Gandhi Sarovar
HYDERABAD: A 'Gateway of Hyderabad' is to be constructed on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) at the proposed Gandhi Sarovar near Himayathsagar, as part of the Musi Riverfront Development Project. During a review meeting on Saturday, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy instructed officials to create an eco-theme park on one side of the ORR and a large iconic tower on the other, facing Bapu Ghat. An elevated structure linking the two will form the 'Gateway of Hyderabad.' According to official sources, the chief minister has called for design proposals for both the gateway and the tower. He said the Bapu Ghat area should be developed into a world-class attraction, suggesting that the tower could be the tallest in the world, subject to feasibility and site conditions. To improve connectivity, the chief minister proposed a new flyover from the approach road near Himayathsagar to Attapur, offering a direct link from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Gandhi Sarovar. Revanth also said the Musi project should be planned to both control floods and supply drinking water. He asked officials to study international models for such projects and stressed on efficient use of water from Osmansagar and Himayathsagar to meet the city's needs. Plans include large underground water storage sumps on both sides of the Musi catchment area, with systems to transport water from these facilities. The chief minister directed that international-standard water flow studies be undertaken for the Gandhi Sarovar development and that work be expedited to allow tender invitations within two months.
New Indian Express
30-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
CM Revanth calls for iconic gateway at Kothwalguda, fast-tracks Musi riverfront
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday instructed officials to construct an iconic landmark at Kothwalguda Junction, on the lines of India Gate, Gateway of India and Charminar, as part of the Musi Riverfront Development Project. Chairing a review meeting with officials from the Municipal Administration department at the Integrated Command Control Centre (ICCC), Revanth instructed acceleration of the Musi project, spanning from Himayathsagar to Gandhi Sarovar. He also sought plans for a bridge-cum-barrage across the Musi River. Reviewing the progress of the Mir Alam Tank development works, the chief minister instructed officials to ensure that the sewage treatment plants (STPs) installed near the tank operate at full capacity. He also directed a hotel with a view of Zoo Park and Mir Alam Tank be constructed with modern facilities to accommodate tourists. Stressing the need to make Hyderabad an ecofriendly city, Revanth said, 'People in cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai are facing problems due to increased pollution. Such a situation should not arise in Hyderabad.'
New Indian Express
29-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to remind Amit Shah of fund requests
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said he, along with ministers D Sridhar Babu and Ponnam Prabhakar, would meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah at Begumpet airport on Sunday to remind him of the state government's request for Central funds for the Musi rejuvenation project, Regional Ring Road (RRR) construction, and Metro expansion. Speaking after inaugurating the PJR flyover at Kondapur, the chief minister said: 'I am asking Union Minister and state BJP president G Kishan Reddy, what has Prime Minister Narendra Modi given to Telangana or Hyderabad? The people of Telangana have given eight MPs to the BJP. Show me a single project that Modi has given.' He pointed out that the Centre sanctioned Metro projects to Bengaluru and Chennai, the bullet train and Sabarmati Riverfront Development projects to Gujarat, and river rejuvenation and cleaning projects to Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. Revanth questioned why funds had not been sanctioned for the Musi Riverfront Development Project, RRR construction or Metro expansion. 'Why this discrimination?' he asked. The chief minister said he had visited Delhi 30 to 35 times to meet the prime minister, home minister and other ministers to represent these issues. 'We will go to Begumpet airport to meet Amit Shah and ask for funds and projects for the state,' he said.
New Indian Express
09-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
HYDRAA gets its first police station
HYDERABAD: Advising HYDRAA to treat the poor and downtrodden with humanity and compassion while removing unauthorised encroachments on water bodies and government lands, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy inaugurated the first HYDRAA police station at Buddha Bhavan in Secunderabad on Thursday. He urged officials to bring cases involving the poor to the state government's notice for alternative arrangements. Stressing that Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency (HYRAA) must show no leniency toward the rich and elite encroachers, he instructed officials to act responsibly and not treat their duty as just a job. The chief minister also unveiled new vehicles for HYDRAA including DCMs, Scorpio cars and bikes. He clarified that HYDRAA is not a demolition agency but was established to protect public property, as illegal encroachments are blocking nalas and causing floods even during minor rainfall. Refuting claims that real estate is declining due to demolition drives, he said the government is, in fact, boosting the sector by developing an IT park on 400 acres in Kancha Gachibowli. He questioned why some political parties were opposing these initiatives under the guise of environmental protection. Accuses BJP of obstructing riverfront project Lashing out at the BJP, he accused them of obstructing the Musi Riverfront Development Project, which aims to rejuvenate the 55-km stretch of the polluted Musi river. 'They are cleaning Sabarmati in Gujarat, the Ganga in UP, and Yamuna in Delhi. Why stop Telangana from restoring Musi?' he asked. 'If the BJP does it, it's right. But if Congress does it in Telangana, is it wrong?' he asked, stating, 'If you have a grievance against me, take it up with me. But don't prevent good things from happening. Let's work together to preserve our heritage and revive the city,' he said.
