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New Indian Express
17-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Centre okays Rs 100 crore to extend MMTS from Ghatkesar to Yadagirigutta
HYDERABAD: The Union Ministry of Railways has allocated Rs 100 crore in the current financial year for the long-pending Ghatkesar-Yadagirigutta section under the Multi-Modal Transport System (MMTS) railway line project, following a representation made by Bhuvanagiri MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy during zero hour in the Lok Sabha earlier this year. The Ministry of Railways has taken up the project on its behalf, in the event of non-deposit of the state government's share of funds. In a letter addressed to the MP on Wednesday, Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh recalled the issue raised on April 3, 2025, and clarified that the proposed 33-km third railway line between Ghatkesar and Yadadri was originally sanctioned in 2016 under the MMTS on a cost-sharing basis with the state government. However, the project could not move forward due to the non-deposit of the state's share of funds. The estimated cost of the project remains Rs 412 crore. The latest budgetary provision of Rs 100 crore marks a significant step towards reviving the long-delayed infrastructure project, aimed at improving connectivity to the temple town of Yadagirigutta. In a statement, MP Kiran Kumar Reddy thanked Ashwini Vaishnaw for sanctioning the funds.
The Hindu
16-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
₹100 crore allocated for Ghatkesar-Yadagirigutta MMTS extension; MP Chamala thanks Ministry of Railways
Bhongir Congress MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy has thanked the Ministry of Railways for allocating ₹100 crore in the 2025–26 financial year for the long-pending extension of the Multi-Modal Transport System (MMTS) from Ghatkesar to Yadagrigutta (Raigiri), a 33-km stretch sanctioned in 2016. In a post made on X, the MP said that he had raised the issue during the Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha on April 3. In a written response, Union Minister of State for (Railways) Ravneet Singh informed the MP that the Ministry of Railways had decided to fully fund the project, which was originally taken up on a cost-sharing basis with the Telangana government. Reason for delay in execution The Union Minister said that the delay in execution was due to the State not depositing its share of the estimated cost. 'However, the project is now being taken up with complete funding by the Railways,' Mr. Singh said, adding that the ₹100 crore allocation for the current financial year would depend on the progress of the work and the demand from the executing agency. Land acquisition for the extension is currently underway, and Mr. Reddy assured that he would coordinate with the concerned agencies to expedite the process The MP also thanked Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for the full financial backing of the project.
News18
21-06-2025
- Health
- News18
Indian Railways Hosts Yoga Sessions On Iconic Chenab, Anji And Pamban Bridges
Last Updated: Indian Railways marked the 11th International Day of Yoga by organising special yoga sessions at iconic sites, including the Chenab and Anji Bridges in Jammu and Kashmir Indian Railways on Saturday marked the 11th International Day of Yoga by organising special yoga sessions at iconic sites, including the Chenab and Anji Bridges in Jammu and Kashmir, and the Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu. 'For the first time, a yoga session was conducted on the world's highest Railway arch bridge – Chenab Bridge, located in Jammu and Kashmir symbolising Indian Railways' confidence and engineering capabilities," the Railway Ministry said in a press release. 'Yoga sessions were held on India's first cable-stayed rail bridge – Anji Khad Bridge, and the country's first vertical-lift rail bridge – Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu, showcasing a unique blend of yoga and engineering excellence," it added. सेवा, समर्पण और सह-अस्तित्व के भाव के साथ दुनिया के सबसे ऊंचे रेल आर्च ब्रिज #ChenabBridge के नीचे योग करते भारतीय रेल के कर्मचारी और अधिकारी। #InternationalYogaDay #IDY2025 #YogaforOneEarthOneHealth #YogaMahotsav2025 — Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) June 21, 2025 The ministry said that a special EMU train dedicated to yoga was operated by the Howrah Division in West Bengal, featuring illustrations of various yoga mudras along with their health benefits. The Railway officials said that the celebration aligned with the theme 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health". Besides employees, Union Ministers of State for Railways V Somanna and Ravneet Singh also participated in the yoga sessions held at Karnataka's Hassan and Chandigarh's Sukhna Lake, respectively, the release said. Railway Board Chairman and CEO Satish Kumar took part in a yoga session organised at Karnail Singh Stadium, New Delhi, it added. The ministry said the sessions included asanas (physical postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), meditation and awareness activities focused on the holistic benefits of yoga. First Published: June 21, 2025, 23:18 IST
