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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
NDA slams oppn for criticising PM's visit
Patna: Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary on Friday hit back at the opposition's criticism of PM Narendra Modi's recent two-day visit to Bihar, describing it (the visit) as "meaningful" and packed with developmental promises. Responding to jibes from the RJD and Congress about what Bihar had gained from the trip, the senior BJP leader said, "How many times did the PM come to Bihar during the UPA govt and how much was given to the state?" Choudhary said while previous RJD govts had delivered "potholes in the name of roads" and "shepherd schools in the name of education", the NDA govt had unveiled development projects worth approximately Rs 48,500 crore. These projects, which span the airport, road, electricity and railway sectors, would, he claimed, inject "new energy" into the state's infrastructure growth. Highlighting key schemes, he mentioned about the upcoming 3x800MW Nabinagar power plant, set to be NTPC's second largest in the country that would supply 1,500MW of electricity to Bihar. He also said new road expressways would improve connectivity and reduce travel time. "The new terminal at Patna airport will raise the passenger handling capacity from 25 lakh to 1 crore and the upcoming civil enclave in Bihta will further boost the state's connectivity," Choudhary added. The JD(U) also lauded the PM's efforts. Party spokesperson Himraj Ram and media panellist Dr Madhurendra Pandey said, "The PM has taken Bihar to new heights of progress, prosperity and energy self-sufficiency by giving projects worth over Rs 48,500 crore." They claimed the initiatives would serve as a road map for agriculture, employment, rural and urban development and improved air connectivity. They also criticised opposition leaders for what they called attempts to malign the NDA government. "Public only supports actions, not words," they said. However, Congress state president Rajesh Ram dismissed the announcements, accusing the PM of repeatedly launching the same schemes. "The PM inaugurated half-finished works and announced the same scheme five to six times," he said.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Rs1,200-crore terminal at city airport ready for inauguration
Patna: The grand inauguration of the new terminal building at Jayprakash Narayan International Airport in Patna is all set to take place with Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi scheduled to visit the city on May 29. The occasion will hold dual significance as the PM will also lay the foundation stone for the proposed terminal building at Bihta airport. Deputy chief minister Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday reviewed preparations at Patna airport and asked officials to ensure proper arrangements for security, cleanliness, drinking water, ambulances and fire services at the venue. He added that Rs 1,200 crore has been spent on the new terminal at Patna airport while Rs 542 crore will be allocated for the construction of the new civil enclave at Bihta. The main ceremony will be held at Patna airport where the PM will inaugurate the terminal from the departure level. After the ribbon-cutting, he will tour the facility and inspect models of both the Patna and Bihta terminals displayed in glass enclosures. Airports Authority of India (AAI) officials are expected to present a five-minute overview of the infrastructure and facilities, highlighting modern amenities and passenger-friendly features of the terminal buildings. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo The event is likely to be held at 5.30pm on Thursday. The new two-storey terminal at Patna spans 65,155 square metres and can handle up to 4,500 passengers during peak hours. The expansion is set to boost the airport's annual passenger capacity from 25 lakh to one crore. The terminal features modern check-in counters, passenger boarding bridges, conveyor belts, and in-line XBIS machines, ensuring efficient passenger movement. Arrivals will be managed on the ground floor, with departures on the first floor. At Bihta airport, the foundation stone-laying will be streamed live via LED screens for officials and attendees. "An LED screen will be set up at the Bihta Airport premises for the live screening of the inauguration of Patna airport's terminal building and the foundation stone of Bihta Airport's civil enclave," said S D Sharma, general manager of Bihta Airport. The proposed Bihta terminal will cover 68,000 square metres, including 52,000 square metres across the ground and first floors and a 16,000 square metre basement. It will be capable of accommodating 3,000 passengers during peak hours and is projected to serve 5 million travellers annually. In addition to passenger amenities, the terminal will offer VIP lounges, cafeterias, and retail spaces to enhance the overall travel experience.
United News of India
23-05-2025
- United News of India
Rs 20.72 cr for construction of dharamshalas in Bihar's Sultanganj
Patna, May 23 (UNI) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said that for the convenience of lakhs of devotees who fetch holy water from Namami Gange Ghat in Sultanganj of Bhagalpur district to offer it to Vaidyanath Dham (Deoghar), two multi-storey dharamshalas will be constructed in Sultanganj at an expenditure of more than Rs 20.72 crore. Chaudhary said on Friday that one of these Dharamshalas will be for the general public and the other for VIPs. He said that some rooms in the VIP Dharamshala will also be available for the general public. More than 1.5 lakh devotees visit Sultanganj every day during the holy month of Shrawan . The construction of two multi-storey dharamshalas will provide facilities to these devotees. The Deputy Chief Minister said that Rs. 11 crore 87 lakh 6824 gas been approved for the construction of Janta Dharamshala near Namami Gange Ghat under Municipal Council, Sultanganj area and Rs. 8 crore 85 lakh 3655 for a super special Dharamshala. He said that construction of dharamshalas will promote religious tourism and provide employment at the local level. UNI RS PRS
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Modi to visit poll-bound Bihar on May 30, second visit in 20 days
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar on May 30, his second visit to the state within a span of 20 days, to inaugurate several projects and address a public rally in falls in the Magadh-Shahabad region where the NDA suffered a setback in the 2020 assembly and 2024 Lok Sabha polls. With LJP (RV) on its side, the NDA is eyeing significant gains from the region and NDA leaders feel that Modi's public programme will be a game the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, seven of the nine seats which the NDA lost, were from this region. During the 2020 assembly polls, NDA couldn't win any seats in Jehanabad, Patliputra, Buxar and Karakat Lok Sabha seats. The RJD, CPI (ML) and Congress proved stronger in the region in the previous assembly and Lok Sabha elections."PM Modi will inaugurate the new terminal of the Patna Airport and lay the foundation of Bihta airport. He will lay the foundation stone for the Patna Sasaram four-lane work, augmentation of capacity at NTPC power plant Nabinagar and will also lay the foundation stone for the Varanasi- Ranchi expressway," Samrat Choudhary, Bihar deputy CM told said Modi will address a gathering in Bikramganj in Rohtas district, where around two lakh people are expected to gather. "It will be a huge rally where people of Bihar will come in large numbers to thank PM Modi for the all-around development of the state and also the success of Operation Sindoor," he added. On Wednesday, Samrat Choudhary and JDU working president Sanjay Jha visited Bikramganj to oversee the preparation for the PM's rally. "Bihar is once again excited to welcome PM Modi. Under the leadership of Modi and Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, the NDA is committed to the development of the state. Bihar is getting adequate attention from the central government in terms of new projects through the efforts of Nitish Kumar. Several projects will be inaugurated on that day in the presence of the NDA leaders," Sanjay Jha told Prime Minister had visited Madhubani and inaugurated several projects on April 24, a day after the Pahalgam terror attack. Modi had announced from Bihar that the terrorists will have to pay the heavy price for the dastardly attack.
New Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
PM Modi to visit Bihar on May 30, inaugurate mega infra projects
Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said that the PM will lay the foundation stone for Patna-Sasaram four-lane road to provide better connectivity to the people of Shahabad region. He will also inaugurate the new terminal of Patna airport, which is complete. The PM is also expected to announce some mega development projects for the state. In the 2024 Lok Sabha election, the NDA could not fare well and lost important seats like Ara, Buxar and Karakat. The Opposition INDIA bloc wrested all the three seats from the ruling NDA in the previous Lok Sabha election. Last month, PM Modi visited Madhubani district from where he issued a stern warning to cross-border terror in the wake of the Pahalgam attack. Rahul Gandhi to launch 'Nyay Samvad' on May 15 Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is expected to visit Darbhanga on May 15 to launch 'Siksha Nyay Yatra' or 'Nyay Samvad'. This will be his fourth visit to the state in the past five months.
