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India Gazette
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Guwahati landslide deaths: Govt announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia for next of kin of victims
Guwahati (Assam) [India], June 1 (ANI): The Assam government on Sunday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh to the families of those who lost their lives in landslides in Guwahati following the heavy rainfall that lashed the city and other parts of the state in the last couple of days. 'We had a meeting to assess the ongoing flood situation in Assam. We are providing relief in several areas and have formed volunteer teams to help in the affected regions. The Assam Government will provide ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each to the next of kin of five people who lost their lives due to landslides in Guwahati,' Jayanta Mallabaruah, Assam Public Health Engineering Minister and Housing & Urban Affairs Minister, said. Mallabaruah made the announcement after meeting with the Kamrup (Metro) district administration and officials from various departments to review the flood situation in Guwahati and assess ongoing relief efforts. The meeting was attended by Guwahati Municipal Corporation mayor, Mrigen Sarania; District Commissioner of Kamrup (Metro), Sumit Sattawan and other officials along with councillors of GMC. 'Chaired a meeting with the Kamrup Metro District Administration and officials from various concerned departments to review the relief measures for citizens affected by the artificial flooding in Guwahati caused by incessant rainfall,' Mallabaruah wrote in a post on X after the meeting. Parts of Sribhumi in Guwahati reported flood-like conditions after heavy rainfall, with visuals showing water entering residential areas. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also reviewed the flood situation in the Northeast. He spoke with the Chief Ministers of Assam, Manipur, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh--states currently experiencing heavy rainfall--and assured them of the Centre's full support. 'Spoke with the Chief Ministers of Assam, Manipur, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh in the wake of ongoing heavy rainfall in their states. Also assured them of every possible help to tackle any situation. The Modi government stands like a rock in support of the people of the Northeast,' Shah wrote in a post on X. Meanwhile, ferry services between Majuli and Nimati have been suspended due to a rise in the Brahmaputra's water level caused by heavy rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts for five districts--South Salmara Mancachar, Karimganj, Hailakandi, Cachar, and Dima Hasao--warning of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, including the possibility of thunderstorms and strong winds. (ANI)
Business Recorder
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
66 cities of Punjab to be uplifted in new financial year
LAHORE: Under the Chief Minister Cities Development Programme, the Punjab government has decided to launch development schemes in 66 cities of Punjab in the new financial year. Under this programme, all dirt roads will be paved or repaired, along with the construction and repair of connection roads, and a comprehensive sewage system will be introduced. Moreover, disposal stations will be solarised while sewerage problems will be solved by keeping in mind the needs of the population in 2050. In addition to rainwater drainage, storage tanks will also be built, and restoration of parks will also be included in the project. In this connection, the copies of PC-1 have been sent to the relevant municipal bodies. In this regard, Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq issued instructions while chairing a meeting through a video link on Thursday. Punjab Local Government Secretary Shakeel Ahmed Mian, Additional Secretary Ahmar Kaifi, PMDFC MD and Deputy Commissioners of various districts participated. The Minister directed the concerned deputy commissioners to keep the model of the Lahore Development Programme in mind while working on the development schemes. He clarified that there will be no additional recruitment for the Cities Development Programme except for technical experts, and thus, only the available human resources will be utilised. 'The Punjab Local Government Department will complete this mega project in collaboration with Public Health Engineering,' he added. Rafiq said that in the next phase, 110 more cities will be included in the programme; in every city, all dirt roads will be paved or repaired, along with the construction and repair of connection roads, and a comprehensive sewage system will be introduced. 'In this connection, the copies of PC-1 have been sent to the relevant municipal bodies,' he added. He said the deputy commissioners have also been made members of the steering committee. He observed that in the past, only partial schemes were completed in cities; however, for the first time, an end-to-end solution for sanitation will be provided. He directed that transparency should be taken care of while implementing the project on the timeline. On this occasion, the Secretary said that e-tendering and digital payment methods should be implemented in the programme. He directed that before the construction of the streets, sui gas, electricity companies and cable network institutions should complete their work. 'After the completion of the work,' he warned, 'digging will be prohibited without the NOC of the district administration.' He said the use of safe and durable sewer pipes is the highlight of this program, adding that the benefits of HTP-lined sewer pipes will last for the next 100 years. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Hans India
28-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Accelerate AMRUT 2.0 works in Anantapur: Collector
Anantapur: Collector Dr. Vinod Kumar V., IAS, directed officials to expedite the ongoing works under AMRUT 2.0 during the District Advisory Monitoring Committee (DAMC) meeting held on Tuesday at the Mini Conference Hall of the Anantapur Collectorate. The Collector emphasized the need for swift implementation of projects in Anantapur, Guntakal, and Tadipatri municipalities under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme. He instructed Public Health Engineering officials to take a proactive approach to complete works under the Hybrid Annuity Model and to install display boards in line with the Collectorate setup across all municipalities, with designated in-charge officers for supervision. He also urged officials to focus on Yoga Andhra registrations and land surveys, recommending a drive-mode operation with regular monitoring. The meeting was attended by Public Health Executive Engineer Adinarayana, APSPDCL SE Seshadri Shekhar, Urban Development SE Chandrasekhar, Horticulture AD Firoz Khan, Public Health DEs Ketan Kumar Reddy and Jyothi, and several Municipal Commissioners.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
RITES eyes revenue growth through export focus, quality assurance & business diversification: CMD
RITES Ltd , a Navratna public sector undertaking and a leading transport and engineering consultancy company, is banking on increased export orders and diversification of its Quality Assurance (QA) business to drive revenue growth in the coming years, according to its Chairman and Managing Director, Rahul Mithal. In a statement to PTI, Mithal said, 'Proactive efforts to secure export orders for rolling stock and diversify the client base have helped improve our revenue outlook for the coming years.' The remarks come in the backdrop of the company reporting a 4.3 per cent year-on-year decline in consolidated operating revenue for the March quarter of FY25 to Rs 615 crore, compared to Rs 643 crore in the same quarter last year. Despite the drop in revenue, net profit rose by 3.4 per cent year-on-year to Rs 141 crore during the quarter. Mithal attributed the decline in rolling stock exports to a lack of new orders from traditional markets in Africa and South Asia during and after the pandemic. In addition, the QA segment saw a dip in volume and margins after Indian Railways , for the first time, engaged four entities—including TuV India Pvt. Ltd, Bureau Veritas India Pvt. Ltd, and Intertek India Pvt. Ltd—for QA services through an open tendering process. However, the outlook for exports has started to improve. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like They Lost Their Money - Learn From Their Lesson Expertinspector Click Here Undo 'The export outlook improved after nearly three years when we secured an export order from Mozambique for the supply of 10 locomotives – the first such order won through global competitive bidding – driven by sustained and focused outreach to prospective countries,' he said. Mithal noted that RITES has since managed to secure one export order in each quarter of FY25. As of March 31, 2025, the company's export order book stands at Rs 1,360 crore. He explained that export orders typically take 15–24 months to convert into revenue, meaning the financial impact will be more visible from FY26 onwards. Key export orders currently include: A Rs 900 crore order from Bangladesh for 200 passenger coaches A Rs 300 crore order from Mozambique for 10 locomotives Approximately Rs 150 crore worth of orders from South Africa for three separate contracts, each involving three locomotives In response to the evolving QA landscape, RITES has significantly reoriented its strategy by expanding its QA services beyond traditional railway projects. Mithal said the company has diversified into sectors such as renewables (solar), the PM Vishwakarma Yojana, power transmission and distribution, the Jal Jeevan Mission, Public Health Engineering Departments, vendor assessment through GeM, Independent Safety Assessment, and international assignments. "From the outset of FY25, we emphasised the execution of domestic consultancy projects, especially the high-margin consultancy projects, which helped us in limiting the dip in operating revenue and profits YoY," Mithal noted. He further highlighted the company's strong order book, stating, 'By way of aggressive outreach, we also consolidated our order book by maintaining the trend of 'one order a day company', securing more than 500 orders worth Rs 5,500 crore in the year and ending the year with an all-time high order book of Rs 8,877 crore.' Looking ahead, Mithal said RITES is well-positioned for growth. 'This twin-pronged focused business strategy of improved execution and aggressive order inflows has given us the platform to aim for an all-time high revenue in FY26. We will also continue to maintain our strike rate of 1 order a day and get further export orders,' he said. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Hindustan Times
12-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Departments must complete all short-term projects before monsoon: CM Saini
Chandigarh, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday reviewed ongoing short-term projects across the state ahead of the upcoming monsoon season. He directed officials to complete all essential work on a priority basis before monsoon. Any kind of negligence in this regard will not be tolerated, he said. While chairing a meeting with officials from the departments of Irrigation and Water Resources, Public Health Engineering and Urban Local Bodies, the chief minister directed that all the drains in the state should be cleaned immediately to prevent waterlogging and potential flood situations during the rainy season. He directed the officials to ensure immediate removal of water hyacinth from drains and other water channels to prevent any obstruction to the flow of water. In addition, all the dams in the state should be inspected in advance and if any deficiency or damage is found anywhere, it should be repaired promptly, he added, according to an official statement. The chief minister stressed that all short-term projects must be executed on a war-footing ahead of the monsoon. He also directed that details of the work being undertaken by the Irrigation and Water Resources and Public Health Engineering departments should be shared with local public representatives and the respective deputy commissioners. While reviewing the condition of 'khaals' , the chief minister instructed officials to compile a list of all khaals over 20 years old, so that an action plan can be developed for their cleaning and repair. Saini, while issuing special directives to keep the Yamuna river free from pollution, said that no untreated or contaminated water should be discharged into it. He said that in areas where industrial waste is currently flowing into the river, the establishment of Common Effluent Treatment Plants must be ensured without delay. He also instructed officials to prepare comprehensive proposals for CETP projects in the cities concerned. He further said that a separate system be developed to utilise the treated water from CETPs for irrigation purposes, thereby promoting sustainable water management.
