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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Maurya Lok Tower slated to reopen in new avatar by mid-Aug: Officials
1 2 Patna: Slated for a mid-Aug inauguration, the work on the redeveloped Maurya Lok Tower in the city with new facilities such as a gym, multiplex, restaurant, gaming zone and banquet hall has reached its final stage, according to the officials of Patna Smart City Limited (PSCL), the executing agency. The target for its completion is set for Aug 15, said the officials on Friday. Currently air conditioning installations are underway in the multiplex, restaurant and gaming zone. Two more floors have been added to the existing G+4 Maurya Tower, being redeveloped with an estimated cost of around Rs 15 crore, to turn it into a smart zone. Spokesperson of PSCL, Priya Saurabh, said the Maurya Lok Tower will have a virtual gaming zone on fifth floor, and a multiplex and restaurant on sixth. "It has two blocks — A is dedicated to a banquet hall and B houses the state-of-the-art gym — equipped with 35 pieces of equipment like treadmills, cycling machines and dumbbells, all sourced from Delhi — and wellness yoga centre. Trained fitness experts will conduct yoga and wellness sessions," she said. Additionally, the gym will provide steam bath and jacuzzi facilities. There will be two lifts, one each in Block A and B. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If you have a mouse, play this game for 1 minute Navy Quest Undo The banquet hall, a key feature, boasts of an insulated ceiling designed to reduce temperature by up to 10 degrees, providing a cooler environment for events. The 123 feet x 62 feet hall is being constructed on rooftop, offering a unique venue for weddings, parties, and meetings. Contractor Yash Yadav, overseeing the project, highlighted the innovative design of the 9,000sqft hall, featuring separate entry and exit points. "The hall is built on a steel frame, similar to Bapu Sabhagar, ensuring an open space without any pillars. Adjacent to the banquet hall, a lounge and vertical garden are also being developed," he said. Saurabh said except for the gaming zone, all structures are designed using Light Gauge Steel Framing, eliminating the need for concrete and brickwork. "The prefabricated structures are lightweight, so no extra burden would be put on the top of the building. Earlier, the buildings were designed according to seismic zone-4 in Patna. But now the high-rises are constructed according to the seismic zone-5," Saurabh said. The multiplex will feature three screens, each accommodating 40 viewers, while the restaurant, spanning 6,000 square feet, will offer a fine dining and rooftop experience. The restaurant will include a 350-square-foot kitchen and a 1,100-square-foot open area, with seating for 80 guests. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Redeveloped Maurya Lok Tower slated to open by mid-Aug: Officials
Patna: Slated for a mid-Aug inauguration, the work on the redeveloped Maurya Lok Tower in the city with new facilities such as a gym, multiplex, restaurant, gaming zone and banquet hall has reached its final stage, according to the officials of Patna Smart City Limited (PSCL), the executing agency. The target for its completion is set for Aug 15, said the officials on Friday. Currently air conditioning installations are underway in the multiplex, restaurant and gaming zone. Two more floors have been added to the existing G+4 Maurya Tower, being redeveloped with an estimated cost of around Rs 15 crore, to turn it into a smart zone. Spokesperson of PSCL, Priya Saurabh, said the Maurya Lok Tower will have a virtual gaming zone on fifth floor, and a multiplex and restaurant on sixth. "It has two blocks — A is dedicated to a banquet hall and B houses the state-of-the-art gym — equipped with 35 pieces of equipment like treadmills, cycling machines and dumbbells, all sourced from Delhi — and wellness yoga centre. Trained fitness experts will conduct yoga and wellness sessions," she said. Additionally, the gym will provide steam bath and jacuzzi facilities. There will be two lifts, one each in Block A and B. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like AirSense 11 – Smart tech for deep sleep ResMed Buy Now Undo The banquet hall, a key feature, boasts of an insulated ceiling designed to reduce temperature by up to 10 degrees, providing a cooler environment for events. The 123 feet x 62 feet hall is being constructed on rooftop, offering a unique venue for weddings, parties, and meetings. Contractor Yash Yadav, overseeing the project, highlighted the innovative design of the 9,000sqft hall, featuring separate entry and exit points. "The hall is built on a steel frame, similar to Bapu Sabhagar, ensuring an open space without any pillars. Adjacent to the banquet hall, a lounge and vertical garden are also being developed," he said. Saurabh said except for the gaming zone, all structures are designed using Light Gauge Steel Framing, eliminating the need for concrete and brickwork. "The prefabricated structures are lightweight, so no extra burden would be put on the top of the building. Earlier, the buildings were designed according to seismic zone-4 in Patna. But now the high-rises are constructed according to the seismic zone-5," Saurabh said. The multiplex will feature three screens, each accommodating 40 viewers, while the restaurant, spanning 6,000 square feet, will offer a fine dining and rooftop experience. The restaurant will include a 350-square-foot kitchen and a 1,100-square-foot open area, with seating for 80 guests.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
New recreational area on Ganga path likely to be ready by August: PSCL
Advt Advt Residents will soon have a new recreational area in the city as the development of Ganga riverfront on a 3-km stretch from Digha roundabout to LCT Ghat is likely to be completed by mid-August, Priya Saurabh, the spokesperson of Patna Smart City Limited (PSCL), the nodal agency for the project, has per the proposal, the project, 'Riverfront Development along the Ganga' consists of two segments: a picnic spot featuring an allocated space for a vending zone and a green zone with outdoor seating 500 fabricated shops along a 1km stretch on JP Ganga Path , commonly referred to as Patna's Marine Drive, costing Rs 15 crore, are being set up, the PSCL officials have Kumar Parashar, the managing director (MD) of PSCL, said there will be statues of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and socialist leader Jayaprakash Narayan with 3-D murals on platforms with inscriptions, plantation and lights on a 100-metre stretch from Digha golambar near Atal Path."Selfie points will be made on Atal Path and JP Ganga Path. For beautification, around 245 planter boxes will be placed on both sides of the pathway, and over 10,000 saplings, including ornamental, native and hedges, will be planted. The entire area will be illuminated with garden, facade and profile lights. There will be a beautiful 25-feet-high zigzag archway with different names of Ganga - Bhagirathi, Jahnavi, Alaknanda, Mandakini, Sursarita and Vishnupadi among others. There will also be a large gate with a display, 'Ganga kinare' to enter a food court area," the PSCL MD stretch from Kurji Mor to LCT Ghat, however, has been designated as a no-vending zone, where environment, forest and climate change department has undertaken a comprehensive development project. The 650-metre-long area will have plantations, landscaping, benches, street lights and a dedicated walking pathway. The estimated cost of the entire project is ₹52.81 crore.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
New recreational area on JP Ganga Path likely to be ready by mid-Aug: PSCL
Patna: Residents will soon have a new recreational area in the city as the development of Ganga riverfront on a 3-kilometre stretch from Digha roundabout to LCT Ghat is likely to be completed by mid-August, Priya Saurabh, the spokesperson of Patna Smart City Limited (PSCL), the nodal agency for the project, has said. As per the proposal, the project, 'Riverfront Development along the Ganga' consists of two segments: a picnic spot featuring an allocated space for a vending zone and a green zone with outdoor seating arrangements. Around 500 fabricated shops along a 1km stretch on JP Ganga Path, commonly referred to as Patna's Marine Drive, costing Rs 15 crore, are being set up, the PSCL officials have said. Animesh Kumar Parashar, the managing director (MD) of PSCL, said there will be statues of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and socialist leader Jayaprakash Narayan with 3-D murals on platforms with inscriptions, plantation and lights on a 100-metre stretch from Digha golambar near Atal Path. "Selfie points will be made on Atal Path and JP Ganga Path. For beautification, around 245 planter boxes will be placed on both sides of the pathway, and over 10,000 saplings, including ornamental, native and hedges, will be planted. The entire area will be illuminated with garden, facade and profile lights. There will be a beautiful 25-feet-high zigzag archway with different names of Ganga — Bhagirathi, Jahnavi, Alaknanda, Mandakini, Sursarita and Vishnupadi among others. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo There will also be a large gate with a display, 'Ganga kinare' to enter a food court area," the PSCL MD said. The stretch from Kurji Mor to LCT Ghat, however, has been designated as a no-vending zone, where environment, forest and climate change department has undertaken a comprehensive development project. The 650-metre-long area will have plantations, landscaping, benches, street lights and a dedicated walking pathway. The estimated cost of the entire project is Rs 52.81 crore.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Smart road over Mandiri drain likely to be ready by mid-Aug
Patna: The much-needed makeover of Mandiri drain under the smart city project is nearing completion with the construction of a road over it. The 1.2-km smart road that will be a direct link between Bailey Road and Ashok Rajpath is likely to be ready for commuters by mid-Aug. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to Patna Smart City Limited (PSCL) authorities, 95% of the work has been completed. "Of the 1,289-metre stretch, approximately 1,200 metres have been constructed. Work on the construction of a divider, road markings, signage and landscaping has been going on simultaneously," PSCL spokesperson Priya Saurabh said on Thursday. She told this newspaper that the target has been set to complete the remaining 89-metre road near Voltas More before August 15. Electric poles are being installed on the median for street lights, Priya said. The two-lane road, between Bailey Road near Income Tax roundabout and Ashok Rajpath via Danapur-Gandhi Maidan road near Siddeshwari Kali Mandir, will be 11 metres wide (5.5 metres each). The project includes 3.5-metre wide service lanes for pedestrians on both sides. The smart road, which is being constructed by utilising Rs 86.9 crore, will be equipped with essential features such as common underground utility ducts for drains, four sluice gates and three desilting chambers. Additionally, it will also include optical fibre cables, broadband, sewerage water and gas pipelines among other underground utilities. The engineers of the project said that the road is being constructed over the drain using a double-barreled RCC (reinforced cement concrete) box that can be opened from top for cleaning purposes and shift utilities without damaging the road. The road infrastructure and associated facilities will significantly enhance living conditions for the local residents by eliminating an unpleasant odour from the exposed drain while improving sanitation standards. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Mandiri drain is the main city drainage line connecting the administrative areas from R-Block with the residential places near Bans Ghat, carrying waste discharge from ward numbers 21, 24, 25, 26 and 27. CM Nitish Kumar laid the foundation stone of the project in December 2021. Patna: The much-needed makeover of Mandiri drain under the smart city project is nearing completion with the construction of a road over it. The 1.2-km smart road that will be a direct link between Bailey Road and Ashok Rajpath is likely to be ready for commuters by mid-Aug. According to Patna Smart City Limited (PSCL) authorities, 95% of the work has been completed. "Of the 1,289-metre stretch, approximately 1,200 metres have been constructed. Work on the construction of a divider, road markings, signage and landscaping has been going on simultaneously," PSCL spokesperson Priya Saurabh said on Thursday. She told this newspaper that the target has been set to complete the remaining 89-metre road near Voltas More before August 15. Electric poles are being installed on the median for street lights, Priya said. The two-lane road, between Bailey Road near Income Tax roundabout and Ashok Rajpath via Danapur-Gandhi Maidan road near Siddeshwari Kali Mandir, will be 11 metres wide (5.5 metres each). The project includes 3.5-metre wide service lanes for pedestrians on both sides. The smart road, which is being constructed by utilising Rs 86.9 crore, will be equipped with essential features such as common underground utility ducts for drains, four sluice gates and three desilting chambers. Additionally, it will also include optical fibre cables, broadband, sewerage water and gas pipelines among other underground utilities. The engineers of the project said that the road is being constructed over the drain using a double-barreled RCC (reinforced cement concrete) box that can be opened from top for cleaning purposes and shift utilities without damaging the road. The road infrastructure and associated facilities will significantly enhance living conditions for the local residents by eliminating an unpleasant odour from the exposed drain while improving sanitation standards. Mandiri drain is the main city drainage line connecting the administrative areas from R-Block with the residential places near Bans Ghat, carrying waste discharge from ward numbers 21, 24, 25, 26 and 27. CM Nitish Kumar laid the foundation stone of the project in December 2021.
