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Time of India
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Ghaziabad plans a four-lane flyover to unclog Hapur Chungi junction
Ghaziabad: Hapur Chungi intersection, one of the city's major traffic bottlenecks, is set to get a four-lane flyover soon, district officials said. The move is aimed at decongesting the area, which sees heavy vehicular movement daily due to the convergence of multiple high-volume routes, including NH-9, NH-58, and the Alt Center, with no grade separation to streamline the traffic flow. The administration has directed the UP Bridge Corporation to submit a detailed project report (DPR) for the proposed project within two weeks. The flyover, proposed to be 800 metres long and four lanes wide, is expected to cost around Rs 98 crore. The move aims to ease traffic on one of the busiest road stretches in the city, where vehicles from NH-9 heading toward Shastrinagar, Meerut, Delhi, and Hapur district frequently get caught in snarls. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida The bridge will cross over Hapur Chungi, starting from the Diamond railway overbridge and heading towards ALT Centre road, and will serve commuters using the route to Shastrinagar intersection and NH-58. It will also ease traffic moving from Delhi and Sahibabad via Mohan Nagar and Thakurdwara en route to Hapur. DM Ravindra Kumar Mandar said, "Once DPR is received, it will be sent to the state govt for approval, and the construction is expected to be completed within the next one year. The project cost will be borne by the state Public Works Department, which also holds the stretch of the road where this construction will happen." The DM said that apart from the flyover, the administration is also working on addressing local traffic congestion issues. During his inspection of the Collectorate area earlier this week, Mandar instructed officials to expand parking facilities in the complex, which often witnesses haphazard vehicle movement and overcrowding. "The goal is to bring visible improvements in the city's traffic management. We are looking at both short-term steps like better parking management and long-term infrastructure like new bridges to ensure smoother movement for residents," he added. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and s ilver prices in your area.
Hindustan Times
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Ravindra Kumar Mandar takes charge as Ghaziabad DM; lists out priorities
Ghaziabad The newly appointed Ghaziabad district magistrate (DM) Ravindra Kumar Mandar on Wednesday said that handling public grievances, developing the district through innovation, and also making it clean, green, and pollution-free for an all-round development will be among his priorities. The new DM has previously held different postings in Firozabad, Agra, Mathura, Rampur, Jaunpur, and Prayagraj before taking charge as the district magistrate of Ghaziabad. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo) The 2013-batch IAS officer, hailing from Jaipur, Rajasthan, who took charge as the DM on Wednesday, visited the ancient Dudheshwar Nath temple, and offered prayers. He also met temple chief priest Mahant Narayan Giri. 'It is the priority and prime responsibility of the administration to cater to public grievances. So, public grievances will be taken up on priority. We will also focus on development projects, and the other focus will be on services and facilities that are lacking and need improvement,' Mandar said. 'As Ghaziabad is an industrial hub, we will ensure that more industrial units come here, and the industrialists do not face issues and get proper facilities. We will also focus on ways to bring more industrial units. We will also review the previous MoUs signed here for setting up of industrial projects/units. We will also pay attention to the traders' issues,' he added. He has replaced Deepak Meena, who has been appointed as the DM of Gorakhpur following a bureaucratic reshuffle announced by the Uttar Pradesh government on Monday. The new DM has previously held different postings in Firozabad, Agra, Mathura, Rampur, Jaunpur, and Prayagraj before taking charge as the district magistrate of Ghaziabad. He was also instrumental in making the Maha Kumbh Mela - 2025 successful when he was posted as district magistrate of Prayagraj. During his posting as district magistrate in Rampur, he launched an initiative enabling surgeries for 61 children with disabilities. He also led a large-scale pond restoration initiative under the Amrit Sarovar scheme. 'We will also publicise the schemes run by the government on a large scale. People will be made aware so that eligible persons can get benefits. We will also focus on different missions including those dealing with environment protection, water conservation, tree plantation, and cleanliness,' the DM added.
Hindustan Times
30-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
UP admin rejig: Gautam Budh Nagar, Ghaziabad get new district magistrates
GREATER NOIDA: The Uttar Pradesh government has appointed Medha Roopam, and Ravindra Kumar Mandar as the new district magistrates (DMs) of Gautam Budh Nagar and Ghaziabad districts respectively. In Gautam Budh Nagar, Medha Roopam, a 2014-batch IAS officer, replaces Manish Kumar Verma, 2011-batch officer, who has been moved to Prayagraj, while in Ghaziabad Prayagraj DM Ravindra Kumar Mandar, a 2013 batch IAS officer, is replacing Deepak Kumar Meena. (HT Archives) The move came on Monday as part of an administrative reshuffle with the state government transferring 23 IAS officers, including the DMs of Gautam Budh Nagar, Ghaziabad, and Prayagraj. Medha Roopam, a 2014-batch IAS officer, replaces Manish Kumar Verma, 2011-batch officer, who has been moved to Prayagraj. To be sure, Roopam, considered a confidante of UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath, is known for her sharp administrative acumen. She began her career as an assistant magistrate in Bareilly, followed by stints as joint magistrate in Meerut and Unnao. A former competitive shooter, she continued engaging with local sports and community events while serving in Meerut. She later served as chief development officer in Barabanki, and then as the DM of Hapur. In February 2023, Roopam was appointed additional CEO of Greater Noida authority. Soon after, she was posted as the DM of Kasganj. She takes charge of Gautam Budh Nagar, one of the state's most high-profile and high-pressure districts due to its rapid urban growth and developmental focus. Notably, the outgoing DM Verma during his stint in Gautam Budh Nagar oversaw land acquisition-related dialogues around the Jewar airport project, monitored law-and-order sensitive developments during polls, and addressed environmental compliance issues in Noida and Greater Noida. Meanwhile, Prayagraj DM Ravindra Kumar Mandar, a 2013 batch IAS officer, the new DM of Ghaziabad, is replacing Deepak Kumar Meena, an IIT Kharagpur alumnus, who has been moved to Gorakhpur, the UP chief minister's constituency. Meena recently led the investigation into the Prateek Grand City sewage flooding case and had been widely appreciated for managing the 2025 Kanwar Yatra. Former Gorakhpur DM Krishna Karunesh will now serve as additional CEO of Noida authority, credited with facilitating a major MoU to expand Gorakhpur Airport operations.
Hindustan Times
28-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Ownership of 95 house owners of Kanshiram Awas Yojana cancelled in Prayagraj
Jun 28, 2025 05:49 PM IST Authorities have cancelled the ownership of 95 houses under the Kanshiram Awas Yojana in Devghat, Jhalwa, after an inspection found that the beneficiaries were renting out the units instead of residing in them, as mandated under the housing scheme, officials confirmed on Saturday. Probe finds houses rented out despite rules meant for homeless beneficiaries. (Sourced) The action followed a ground inspection by sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) (Sadar) Abhishek Singh on the direction of district magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandar. The inspection revealed that in 95 out of 512 houses across 34 blocks, the original allottees were not residing and had instead rented out their homes. The matter surfaced after a poor woman approached the DM during a public hearing, stating she was landless and in desperate need of a house. Responding to her plea, the DM ordered a verification of the Kanshiram Awas Yojana beneficiaries. According to officials, such misuse directly violates the terms of the Kanshiram Awas Yojana, which aims to provide shelter to economically weaker sections who do not own property. On Friday evening, Tehsildar (Sadar) Anil Pathak directed local staff to paste notices of ownership cancellation on the gates of the affected units in Devghat Jhalwa.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
UPSC Prelims 2025 exams today: Mobiles, electronic devices banned at centres
Prayagraj: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Preliminary Examination-2025 is scheduled to take place on Sunday in two shifts. In preparation for this coveted examination, a comprehensive training session was conducted under the chairmanship of district magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandar. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The training session was held at the AMA auditorium of the city and attended by sector magistrates, static magistrates, and centre supervisors. The attendees were briefed on examination protocols and security measures. The officials were specifically instructed to maintain strict vigilance and follow all guidelines laid out by the commission. One of the key directives emphasised during the training was that candidates will not be allowed entry into centres 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the examination. Additionally, mobile phones and other electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside the centres. Centre supervisors were tasked with informing invigilators thoroughly about the rules and ensuring their implementation on the ground. A team from the Union Public Service Commission was also present during the session, underscoring the importance of coordination and adherence to protocol. The DM instructed all sector magistrates to remain mobile and regularly monitor their assigned centres during to promptly address any issues. This year, the examination will be conducted at 104 centres across the city, with a total of 41,364 candidates expected to appear. To oversee the arrangements, 41 sector magistrates and 104 static magistrates have been appointed. Additional district magistrate (city) Satyam Mishra and other senior officials also participated in the training session. The administration has assured that all necessary arrangements are in place to conduct the exam in a peaceful and orderly manner, reaffirming their commitment to a fair and transparent examination process.
