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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Finance commission reviews devpt works in Varanasi
Varanasi: A 15-member delegation of the 16th Central Finance Commission, led by Chairman Arvind Panagariya, visited Varanasi on Thursday. Upon arrival at Babatpur Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, they were welcomed by commissioner S Rajalingam, police commissioner Mohit Agarwal, and district magistrate Satyendra Kumar. Subsequently, the delegation visited Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham. After performing rituals at the temple, they received information about the corridor construction from authorities concerned. The chairman and members distributed material to the elderly at the Mumukshu Bhavan in the corridor area. The Central Finance Commission members visited the Banarasi Silk Centre, Panaya to learn in detail about the process of making Banarasi sarees. They observed the weaving of Banarasi sarees, stoles, rugs and other items on handlooms and interacted with artisans. They were shown various silk garments made on handlooms, including Banarasi sarees and ladies' suits. The delegation was impressed by the zari work on sarees made 250 years ago. Based on the suggestions from the chairman and members, manager of the Banarasi Silk Centre spoke about plans to establish a museum in Varanasi to display these ancient garments. The members also visited Rasulpur village in the Pindra development block to review the development work. During the inspection, the chairman and members inspected the Amrit Sarovar and the village secretariat. They interacted with the village head and residents to learn about the projects funded by the finance commission. Discussions were held on important tasks related to solid waste management, waste disposal and plastic waste management. The DM provided detailed information about the significance of Amrit Sarovars. The chairman and members also planted saplings by the Amrit Sarovar to convey an environmental message. They then inspected the Dr Sampurnanand Sports Stadium, reviewing new facilities like volleyball, badminton, basketball, swimming pool, tennis courts and athletics track. They expressed satisfaction with the work done at Rasulpur village and the sports stadium. The members also visited Namo Ghat and the Vishwanath Temple on the campus of Banaras Hindu University. Varanasi: A 15-member delegation of the 16th Central Finance Commission, led by Chairman Arvind Panagariya, visited Varanasi on Thursday. Upon arrival at Babatpur Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, they were welcomed by commissioner S Rajalingam, police commissioner Mohit Agarwal, and district magistrate Satyendra Kumar. Subsequently, the delegation visited Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham. After performing rituals at the temple, they received information about the corridor construction from authorities concerned. The chairman and members distributed material to the elderly at the Mumukshu Bhavan in the corridor area. The Central Finance Commission members visited the Banarasi Silk Centre, Panaya to learn in detail about the process of making Banarasi sarees. They observed the weaving of Banarasi sarees, stoles, rugs and other items on handlooms and interacted with artisans. They were shown various silk garments made on handlooms, including Banarasi sarees and ladies' suits. The delegation was impressed by the zari work on sarees made 250 years ago. Based on the suggestions from the chairman and members, manager of the Banarasi Silk Centre spoke about plans to establish a museum in Varanasi to display these ancient garments. The members also visited Rasulpur village in the Pindra development block to review the development work. During the inspection, the chairman and members inspected the Amrit Sarovar and the village secretariat. They interacted with the village head and residents to learn about the projects funded by the finance commission. Discussions were held on important tasks related to solid waste management, waste disposal and plastic waste management. The DM provided detailed information about the significance of Amrit Sarovars. The chairman and members also planted saplings by the Amrit Sarovar to convey an environmental message. They then inspected the Dr Sampurnanand Sports Stadium, reviewing new facilities like volleyball, badminton, basketball, swimming pool, tennis courts and athletics track. They expressed satisfaction with the work done at Rasulpur village and the sports stadium. The members also visited Namo Ghat and the Vishwanath Temple on the campus of Banaras Hindu University. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Shah to chair Central Zonal Council meet in Kashi on Jun 24
1 2 Varanasi: Central Zonal Council meeting will be held in the city on Jun 24, chaired by Union home minister Amit Shah and four chief ministers, apart from a delegation of officials. For the first time, this meeting is taking place in any non-state capital city, perhaps in view of Operation Sindoor. Due to this, extra focus is being given on security arrangements. Talking to TOI on Sunday, divisional commissioner S Rajalingam said that after confirmation of the proposed meet, necessary preparations had begun. The proposed event is likely to take place in a hotel in Nadesar area. While Shah will chair the proposed meet, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will serve as regional vice-president. Uttarakhand Chief ministers, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav and Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu, will also take part with their delegations of officials. The meeting of this committee used to take place in state capitals. Uttar Pradesh last hosted the meeting of this committee in Lucknow in 2018. It is the first time such a meeting is taking place in a non-state capital city. Five Zonal Councils were set up in 1957 under Sections 15-22 of the States Reorganisation Act 1956, to discuss a broad range of objectives and matters related to security, infrastructure, power, forest and environment, education, food security, tourism, transport and others. Union home minister is chairman of each of the five zonal councils, while chief minister of the host state is the vice-chairman. These councils also take up issues involving the centre and the states concerned.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Dalmandi road widening to allow easy access to Kashi Vishwanath Dham
Varanasi: From a narrow street full of bottlenecks, the 650-metre-long Dalmandi road is in for conversion into a 17.4-metre-wide passage that will allow access to Gate No. 4 of Kashi Vishwanath Dham from Naisadak. The cost of the project is Rs 224 crore. Around 184 buildings will be affected by land acquisition process for this ambitious project, which aims to reduce load of pilgrims from Godowlia-Maidagin road by providing direct access from Naisadak, located in the middle of the Lahurabir-Beniabagh-Girjaghar crossing to widen the Dalmandi-Chowk police station road for accessing Gate No. 4 of KV Dham was approved by state govt in the 2023-24 financial year, and budget of Rs 24 crore was allocated for civil work. When ground realities were assessed after estimating number of buildings, as well as their owners and shop owners affected by the project, PWD was asked to carry out a his Apr 3 meeting with officials to review progress in development works, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed swift action in Dalmandi road widening project. Land acquisition for widening of Dalmandi Road also discussed, with instructions to expedite the process. On May 6, divisional commissioner S Rajalingam asked PWD to expedite the survey process and the department completed the survey. Officials told TOI that the current 650-metre Dalmandi-Chowk police station road was about 4 metres wide in some places, 2.5 metres in others and around 5 metres wide in certain parts. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top Dermatologist: Don't Use Lotions On Dark Spots! Use This Household Item Instead Miami M.D. Undo "In the proposed project for widening the street, the road width will be expanded to 10 metres. Apart from a carriageway that is 10 metres wide with a blacktop, we are creating a 3.2-metre footpath on both sides and all utilities will be placed underneath this footpath, including electricity, sewer, and water pipelines, resulting in total width of 17.4 metres," said area surveyed comprises 184 buildings that will be affected by the project, said officials, mentioning that now, with budget for civil work, cost of land acquisition and utility shifting is also being added. "This has led to preparation of a revised estimate of Rs 220 crore," they said, adding that final estimate will be sent to state govt online in the next couple of days.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Clear ground for LBS Int'l airport expansion works: Kashi DC
1 2 Varanasi: Divisional commissioner S Rajalingam on Tuesday directed the agencies concerned to clear the ground for the expansion of Lal Bahadur Shastri (LBS) International a meeting held here, the divisional commissioner instructed the agencies to expedite tree cutting , remove constructions, and complete the survey of drainage system development at the on the Rs 2,870 crore project for the airport's major expansion, which includes doubling capacity with a new terminal and expanding the runway with the Varanasi-Lucknow national highway (NH-31) in its underpass, were fast-tracked. This followed the laying of the foundation for the construction of a 2.89 km tunnel at a cost of Rs 652.54 crore by PM Narendra Modi during his visit to the city in April. The commissioner sought details on the progress of this receiving updates on the airport expansion work, especially the construction of the new terminal building, the commissioner on Monday evening directed for resolution of issues related to tree cutting, house demolitions, and drainage construction commissioner also sought details on progress in other ongoing projects from the executing agencies and the designated nodal officers. While reviewing road projects, including the six-lane GT Road from Mohansarai to Cantt Road, the four-lane Varanasi-Bhadohi route, the four-lane Lahartara-BHU-Vijay Cinema road, the Varanasi to Ghazipur road (from Kachahari to Sandaha), the four-lane road from Kali Mata Temple to Ring Road (Varanasi-Azamgarh road), the four-lane road from Padav to Tengra Mod-Ramnagar, and the widening and strengthening of the Kazakpura Railway Overbridge (Varanasi City-Sarnath rail route), the public works Department was instructed to expedite and complete the remaining progress of the ropeway construction from Varanasi Cantt to Godaulia Chowk was reviewed, along with the widening and strengthening of roads near Ganjari International Cricket Stadium and the progress of the medical college being built in meeting also discussed land acquisition for the widening of Daalmandi Road, with instructions to expedite the process. The physical progress of the widening and strengthening work at the Swerved Mahamandir on the Varanasi to Ghazipur route was commissioner directed that all remaining work on the projects be completed within the stipulated timeframe. He emphasised resolving issues related to the shifting of electric poles, water pipelines, sewer lines, and house demolitions promptly to complete the remaining magistrate Satyendra Kumar, VDA Vice-President Pulkit Garg, CMO Sandeep Chaudhary, ADM City Alok Verma, ADM Administration Vipin Kumar, ADM Protocol Prakash Chandra and Additional Municipal Commissioner Rajeev Rai, were present at the meeting.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Varanasi DC directs officials to expedite works of multi-modal terminal, freight village projects
Varanasi: Division Commissioner S Rajalingam on Monday issued strict directives for the timely completion of the ambitious multi-modal terminal and freight village projects. While inspecting the multi-modal terminal site at Ramnagar, the commissioner reviewed the proposed sewage treatment plant (STP). A joint team of the irrigation department, UP Jal Nigam, Namami Gange, and the Inland Waterways Authority of India is conducting a survey for the STP and multimedia modal jetty. The commissioner provided guidelines for the STP and inspected the vessels including MV Bengal Ganga, SL Jahnavi, the hydrogen ship (H-2 boat), and the municipal corporation boat anchored there. After taking stock of the land acquired for the freight village and multi-modal purposes to be developed by the NHLML company into a state-of-the-art Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) spanning 100 acres on the Varanasi and Chandauli border, the commissioner sought details of the work. The officials informed him that NH-7 and NH-2, located 650 meters from the project site, will be connected by road. Additionally, a 5.1 km railway line will be laid from Jeevanathpur Junction to the village, linking the New Delhi-Howrah rail freight corridor and the freight village. This will establish a freight corridor from northeast India to south India. The freight village will also be connected to the Ralhupur Multi-Modal Terminal, facilitating seamless cargo transportation to Haldia via National Waterway-1. In the future, this project will provide significant investment and employment opportunities. IWAI's Varanasi in-charge RP Pandey, along with other officials and staff, were present during the inspection. Earlier, the commissioner reviewed the progress in the ongoing development projects in Chandauli district. He asked for the prompt disposal of old revenue disputes. In view of the heatwave, he said the administration should take all precautionary measures. He directed the officials to work collectively and with team spirit and said that providing better services to the public should be their prime responsibility.
