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Time of India
24 minutes ago
- Business
- Time of India
Industries and PWD ministers to meet Chakan MIDC stakeholders over poor roads, traffic woes
Pune: Industries minister Uday Samant and public works department (PWD) minister Shivendraraje Bhosale will on Wednesday meet public representatives and officials from various govt agencies to discuss the issues related to the deteriorating road condition and traffic congestion in the areas surrounding Chakan MIDC. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 12.30pm in Mumbai and will also cover long-pending proposals, including road widening and development of elevated roads in the region. The meeting comes in response to appeals from MIDC employees and local residents, who raised concerns over daily traffic chaos on connecting roads and highlighted the worsening state of Talegaon-Shikrapur Road. They demanded urgent intervention from state govt, especially after chief minister Devendra Fadnavis recently held a meeting to address similar issues in Hinjewadi IT Park. Dhiraj Mukte, a Chakan resident, said the agencies responsible for the road's upkeep failed to carry out timely repairs before the monsoon. "The road is now riddled with potholes that collect mud and water, leading to frequent accidents," he said. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune In April, state govt approved Rs6,499 crore for infrastructure upgrades, including the construction of a four-lane elevated road between Talegaon and Chakan, and a six-lane road from Chakan to Shikrapur. 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 MIDC employees have also launched an online petition 'UNCLOG CHAKAN MIDC'. Bhosari BJP MLA Mahesh Landge, who has been invited to the upcoming meeting, said, "Instead of just extending the support, I am actively pursuing these issues with govt. Just as steps are being taken to resolve the issues in the IT park, we will also work to address the challenges faced by industries in Chakan MIDC." One of the key roads in the region, the Nashik-Pune highway, which falls under the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), connects MIDC to various parts of Pune. Thousands of employees commuting daily via this route face traffic jams. The meeting will also discuss the development of the proposed Nashik Phata-Rajgurunagar elevated corridor, which is expected to be implemented by NHAI and ease the traffic on the highway.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Late Bhanutai Gadkari Memorial Diagnostic Centre inaugurated: MRI at Rs1,200, CT Scan at Rs800, X-ray at Rs100
Nagpur: A state-of-the-art 6,000 sq ft facility in north Nagpur will be offering essential diagnostic and dialysis services at some of the lowest rates in the country — MRI for Rs1,200, CT Scan for Rs800, and digital X-ray for just Rs100, and major blood tests at Rs300, which otherwise cost thousands. Remarkably, it is India's first diagnostic centre equipped entirely with "Made-in-India" machines. The late Bhanutai Gadkari Memorial Diagnostic Centre, which was inaugurated on Sunday, has come as a major boost for healthcare infrastructure in north Nagpur. Located at Kamal Chowk, Lashkaribagh, the centre is dedicated to memory of Bhanutai Gadkari, mother of Union minister for road transport and highways, Nitin Gadkari, who presided over the programme when chief minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the facility. "This diagnostic centre will be a milestone in the healthcare sector. Combining empathy with service, it sets an example of how indigenous technology can be used to bring down the cost of essential diagnostics for the common man," said Fadnavis while praising Gadkari's initiative. Gadkari, on an emotional note, said that the centre is not a commercial project, but a service mission inspired by his mother's legacy for compassion and empathy. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your IQ Is 140 If You Can Answer 10 of These Questions Correctly. IQ International Undo by Taboola by Taboola "From my first day in public life, her blessings guided me to serve the poor and suffering," said Gadkari and made an appeal to include bone marrow, sickle cell and thalassaemia treatments under the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana. The fully air-conditioned centre, run by the late Bhanutai Gadkari Gramin Vikas Sanstha, features a modern waiting area, paperless operations, high-capacity servers, and trained technical staff. All MRI and CT scan machines have been manufactured in India, in collaboration with AMTZ (Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone), significantly cutting costs compared to imported equipment. "This is the first time in India that a diagnostic centre has been established with 100% indigenous machines. We used to import MRI machines for Rs6 crore. Now, we are making them at Rs2 crore and exporting them too," said Dr Jitendra Sharma, managing director of AMTZ. # WHAT CENTRE OFFERS MRI – Rs1,200: High-end 1.5 Tesla imaging with 16-channel MUSIC technology ensuring quick scans with excellent image quality CT Scan — Rs800: BIS, AERB and CDSCO-approved fast scanning machines. Full chest scans done in just 6 seconds Digital X-ray — Rs100; high-resolution, modern digital imaging Dialysis — Rs750 standard, only Rs250 if NMC provides ₹500 subsidy—free dialysis for donor-backed patients Pathology Tests — Rs300; over 40 common tests included Pharmacy — Generic medicines available at 10% discount
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Climate
- Express Tribune
G-B CM pleads for urgent federal relief
As torrential rains continue to batter Gilgit-Baltistan, Chief Minister Haji Gulbar Khan sounded the alarm on Saturday, urging the federal government to step in with a relief package of Rs6 to 7 billion to begin rebuilding the region's battered infrastructure. With much of the region left hanging by a thread, he urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to visit the flood-hit areas personally to assess the situation on the ground. He added that the scale of devastation had left the province stretched beyond its financial limits. Addressing a press conference on Saturday, G-B CM Gulbar Khan shared the grim details of the disaster and made an urgent appeal for immediate federal assistance. He said that the widespread flooding has thrown everyday life into disarray, leaving a trail of destruction across multiple districts. During his visit to the disaster-struck areas of Thak, Niat, Khanda, and Thor in the Diamer district, the chief minister declared them calamity-hit zones. Relief operations are currently underway, with tents, food supplies and other essentials being distributed to the displaced population. He also called upon NGOs to join hands with the government in the ongoing rehabilitation efforts. According to the chief minister, flash floods triggered by heavy downpours have severely impacted six to seven districts, with floodwaters inundating the streams of Thak, resulting in extensive damage to homes and crippling electricity and water supply systems. So far, at least ten people have lost their lives, while four others have been injured. The deluge has swept away around 300 homes entirely, while over 200 others have sustained partial damage. Key roads have been rendered impassable, including 8 to 9 kilometres of the Karakoram Highway, with a total of nearly 20 kilometres of road infrastructure affected. Furthermore, 30 to 40 water channels have also been destroyed, compounding the crisis for local communities. KKH reopened Meanwhile, the Karakoram Highway (KKH) was reopened on Saturday as aid and rescue operations pressed on in G-B following the trail of destruction left by flash floods. In a statement, G-B government spokesperson Faizullah Faraq confirmed: "The Karakoram Highway is open for all types of traffic". He noted that the vital artery had been blocked by landslides and mudflows on Friday, but the swift deployment of heavy machinery helped restore the road. Faraq said rescue and search efforts were in full swing across the region, which has borne the brunt of the devastation, particularly in the Kunduz region and Ghanche district. "Floods in G-B have destroyed many houses, water channels, communication roads, standing crops, shops and electricity poles," he said. The official added that the local administration had sprung into action, distributing "hundreds of tents, thousands of food packets and medicines to the affected people" across the flood-hit areas. Speaking about the Babusar search operation, Faraq said that there may be 10 to 12 missing tourists at the Babusar valley, as a search operation was ongoing. He said the Pakistan Army, G-B Scouts, Rescue 1122 and local volunteers were all hands on deck, despite ongoing landslides and rising waters throwing a spanner in the works.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
2 brothers murdered over financial dispute
Trichy: A tense situation prevailed in Avudaiyarkoil town in Pudukottai district after two brothers were hacked to death by a gang on Thursday night. Pudukottai police, which formed six special teams, secured seven suspects on Friday. The double murder is believed to have been the fallout of a financial dispute over selling a high-end bike. A posse of policemen has been stationed in the area to de-escalate the situation. Police said the deceased, K Kannan, 35, and his brother K Karthi, 29, hailed from Kamarajar Nagar in Avudaiyarkoil town. Around 10pm on Thursday, the brothers were talking at a tank near their house when an unidentified gang hacked them to death and fled. Locals found the two bodies with cut injuries, and informed police. Police said Kannan was supporting one of his cousins, identified as Surya, who recently sold a high-end sports bike to one Bala, both belonging to the same locality. "Bala was supposed to pay Rs40,000 to Surya. As payment was delayed, the deceased Kannan asked Bala to pay up. One Muthu Kumar supported Bala in the dispute," an investigation officer said. A week ago, police said that an altercation broke out between Kannan and Muthu Kumar with the latter reportedly threatening Kannan with dire consequences. However, no police complaint was lodged. On Thursday night, on learning that the brothers were alone, an armed gang committed the murders. "The intention seems to have been to murder Kannan, but his younger brother attempted to protect him and apparently got killed. They both had similar physical appearances," the officer added. Among the seven secured is prime suspect Muthu Kumar, and further investigations is underway. A financial assistance of Rs12 lakh (Rs6 lakh each) was provided to the family of the two victims by the district administration.
Canada News.Net
4 days ago
- Business
- Canada News.Net
Pakistan: Sindh farmers to boycott wheat cultivation over 45% "unconstitutional" Agri-Tax
Sindh [Pakistan] July 25 (ANI): The Sindh Chamber of Agriculture (SCA) has stated its intention to contest the 45 per cent agricultural income tax in court. It has labelled the tax as 'unconstitutional, illegal and unethical,' urging its members and farmers throughout Sindh to refrain from cultivating wheat this year, as reported by Dawn. This decision was made during a meeting of the chamber held on Tuesday, chaired by its patron-in-chief, Syed Nadeem Qamar. The attendees rejected the tax, asserting that it was enforced under the influence of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Farmers present at the meeting contended that they were not receiving fair compensation for their crops, thus questioning the validity of the tax's imposition, as reported by Dawn. The meeting urged farmers across Sindh to refuse payment of the tax and cautioned that if the government attempted to arrest them for this defiance, many other farmers would also be willing to face arrest. 'We are prepared to endure imprisonment, but we will not pay the agricultural income tax,' declared the leaders representing farmers at the meeting. The participants announced a total boycott of the agricultural income tax and requested concessions similar to those afforded to industrialists, as noted in the Dawn report. The SCA called on farmers to abstain from wheat cultivation for the 2025-26 season, arguing that they were not receiving sufficient support prices. The farmers committed to planting alternative crops such as mustard, nigella (kalonji), sunflower, and other oilseeds instead. They explained that due to significantly low wheat prices, they were unable to recoup production costs and that this year would be recognised as a 'boycott year' for wheat farming. The chamber expressed serious concern over a 40% drop in cotton production, estimating that yields would not surpass four million bales. It mentioned that farmers were only receiving Rs6,500 per maund for cotton, despite the Sindh agriculture minister's promise of Rs11,000 per maund, which had not materialized. The SCA called for the elimination of the 18% local tax on cotton and proposed a 25% tax on imported cotton to discourage imports and encourage local production. It voiced concern over escalating costs for agricultural inputs, noting a Rs 22 per litre increase in diesel and a Rs 600 per bag rise in DAP fertiliser in just the last 15 days. It cautioned that the soaring costs of essential agricultural inputs were debilitating farmers, especially as they were not being paid fair prices for their yields. These developments, it warned, pointed to a systematic destruction of the agricultural sector. The chamber demanded an immediate retraction of the price hikes for diesel, fertilisers, seeds, pesticides, and other farming essentials, as reported by Dawn.(ANI)
