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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Yogi cabinet's final approval for Dalmandi Road widening
1 2 Varanasi: With financial and administrative approval given by state cabinet on Tuesday to the proposal of widening Dalmandi Road for easy access to Gate no. 4 of Kashi Vishwanath Dham from Naisadak, district administration will soon begin process of valuation of 184 identified buildings to assess compensation amount to be distributed. On Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's directives, work on this Rs 215.88 crore project will commence immediately after the end of monsoon. Marking on the buildings has begun. During its Tuesday meeting in Lucknow, state cabinet gave financial and administrative approval to the proposal of Rs 23.99 crore for civil work and utility shifting of this ambitious project, which will cost Rs 215.88 crore, including around Rs 200 crore sanctioned for distribution as compensation, said district magistrate Satyendra Kumar, adding that the survey of buildings, which will be affected during the process of taking them either through negotiation or acquisition, was completed. The valuation of identified buildings and properties will start immediately by the committee to be formed by him in a day or two, he said, adding that with the beginning of the valuation process, the distribution of compensation amounts to the building owners will also start. He said all work will be completed before the end of monsoon, while removal of purchased or acquired buildings will start immediately after monsoon to begin utility shifting and road construction. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villa Prices in Dubai Might Be Lower Than You Think! Villa for sale in Dubai | Search Ads Learn More Undo The project will convert the 650-metre-long Dalmandi, a narrow street full of bottlenecks, into a 17.4-metre-wide passage to allow pilgrims direct access to Gate 4 of Kashi Vishwanath Dham from Naisadak, located in the middle of the Lahurabir-Beniabagh-Girjaghar crossing road. According to the project executing agency PWD, around 184 buildings have been identified for removal for this project, which aims to reduce the load of pilgrims from the Godowlia-Maidagin road. The proposal 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 PWD was asked to conduct a survey to know the number of buildings to be removed. During his Apr 3 and Jul 17 meetings with officials here, the CM directed swift action in road widening in Dalmandi and ensured beginning of this project immediately after monsoon. Currently, the 650-metre stretch between Naisadak and Chowk police station on Dalmandi Road is about 4 metres wide in some places, 2.5 metres in others and around 5 metres wide in certain parts. PWD stated, "In the proposed project, this street's width is going to be expanded to 10 metres. Apart from a carriageway that is 10 metres wide with a blacktop, a 3.2-metre footpath on both the left and right sides will be created. All utilities and lines, including electricity, sewer, and water pipelines, will be routed under the footpath, resulting in a total width of 17.4 metres."
Time of India
2 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Ganga starts receding in Varanasi, Mirzapur, Ballia
1 2 Varanasi: The water level of the Ganga river has begun to recede in Varanasi, Mirzapur, and Ballia, while it remained steady in Ghazipur on Monday. However, the river continues to flow above the danger mark in Ballia, inundating several low-lying areas. According to the daily bulletin of Central Water Commission, the Ganga was flowing 1.32 metre above the danger mark in Ballia, though a declining trend of 1cm per hour was recorded. In Varanasi and Mirzapur, the river was receding at a rate of 2cm per hour and 3cm per hour respectively. In Ghazipur, the water level remained steady, flowing just 0.01 metre below the danger mark. Despite the receding trend, the situation in Varanasi remained critical as all steps and upper platforms at the Ganga ghats remained submerged. Space for cremations at Manikarnika Ghat was extremely limited, forcing families to perform last rites in the adjoining lanes leading to Harishchandra Ghat. Besides, the daily Ganga Aarti ritual was also relocated due to the rise in water level. Meanwhile, Varanasi DM Satyendra Kumar conducted a surprise inspection of the flood-affected regions on Sunday, visiting the relief camp at Deepti Convent School in the Hukulganj area. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Global Indices Are on the Move — Time to Trade! IC Markets Learn More Undo He also surveyed the flood situation from the rooftop of a house near the Varuna river. Kumar directed municipal authorities to intensify sanitation drives and conduct anti-larvae spraying, fogging, and lime treatment in waterlogged areas. The DM further instructed the SDM Sadar to collect feedback from flood-affected residents regarding food, shelter, power supply for mobile charging, and other essential needs, and to ensure prompt redressal of their concerns. Meanwhile, UP Minister of State for Stamp and Court Registration Fees (Independent Charge) Ravindra Jaiswal visited flood-hit areas, including the Navodaya Public School in Daniyalpur. He interacted with displaced families, assured them of govt support, and distributed relief materials among them.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
45 contractual doctors appointed under NHM to boost urban healthcare
Varanasi: The District Health Committee in Varanasi has appointed 45 contractual doctors under National Health Mission (NHM) to serve in urban hospitals, enhancing healthcare services in the region. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This move aims to strengthen medical infrastructure and provide better care to the local population. DM Satyendra Kumar chaired the District Health Committee's monthly review meeting on Saturday, instructing officials to distribute appointment letters to 45 contractual doctors through public representatives. The DM issued a warning letter to the block programme manager of Kashi Vidyapeeth, selected under the National Health Mission, for prolonged absence and instructed for action. He said that to encourage vaccination of pregnant women and children under regular immunisation, resistant families should be motivated, and support from civil defence, influential persons, public representatives, and local institutions should be sought. He gave instructions to increase vaccination achievements in Harhua, Kashi Vidyapeeth, Baragaon, and urban areas. Emphasising the increase of maternity centres under the Janani Suraksha Yojana, the DM instructed officials to ensure 100% payment to all beneficiaries and ASHA workers. Reviewing communicable disease control campaign, he said that all departments should work in coordination and special attention should be given to identified hotspot areas. Chief development officer Himanshu Nagpal said that 100% supervision of health, sanitation, and nutrition days conducted in rural and urban areas should be in-charge medical officers should promptly ensure the availability of necessary equipment by obtaining information on weighing machines and other devices available at Anganwadi centres. Additionally, the meeting reviewed programs conducted under the National Routine Immunisation Program and the National Health Mission. Chief medical officer Dr Sandeep Chaudhary provided information on the achievements of all ongoing programs through a PPT. also spoke on the occasion.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Floodwaters enter low-lying areas from Varanasi to Ballia
1 2 3 4 5 6 Varanasi: Before the water level of the Ganga started receding in upstream at Mirzapur and became stable in Varanasi by Wednesday afternoon, floodwaters started entering many low-lying areas from Varanasi to Ballia. The river was flowing one metre above the danger mark in Ballia, while it reached close to the warning level in Ghazipur and Varanasi. According to the Central Water Commission (CWC), the water level of the Ganga became stable after touching the 68.95-metre mark against the danger mark of 70.26 metre. However, before becoming stable, the Ganga started flooding its tributary the Varuna. The water of the overflowing Ganga began entering localities like Pulkohna, Salarpur and adjoining low-lying areas on the Varuna banks. Many families also started shifting their household articles and a few of them migrated to safe sites. District magistrate Satyendra Kumar and additional commissioner (law and order) Shivhari Meena along with a large group of officials inspected the relief camps and flood post at the primary school in Salarpur in the afternoon and sought details of the arrangements made there. They asked officials to ensure basic amenities are provided in case the flood starts affecting the population and affected families start taking shelter at the relief camps. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Benefits of Trading Bitcoin CFDs IC Markets Learn More Undo The officials checked the capacity of the relief camps and saw arrangements, including kitchens, toilets, gas connections meals as per the menu, tents, availability of doctors on-site, electrical safety and cleanliness. The DM said that fogging and spraying of disinfectants should be done continuously. He directed all flood relief posts in the district to remain alert and instructed all departments related to flood management to be prepared. He stated that there should be no negligence in relief and security operations. The SDM, Sadar, said that 46 relief camps have been set up in the district, with 27 in urban areas, 10 in rural areas, six in Rajatalab tehsil and three in Pindra. The DM instructed the SDM to exercise caution in the areas along the Varuna as they are significantly affected by floods. He directed all departments to remain alert for the sensitive tehsils (Sadar and Rajatalab) concerning floods. In Ballia, against the danger mark of 57.61 metres, the Ganga was flowing above the 58.12-metre mark. Talking to TOI, DM, Ballia, Mangala Prasad Singh said that the Ganga had started marooning low-lying areas, but it had entered the fields of some villages only. The population has not been affected by flooding, so far, he said, mentioning he took stock of the areas, including Dubechhapra in Bairia, where the problem of erosion during the flood season takes place. He asked officials to initiate all necessary measures to prevent erosion. Flood division officers were directed to inspect the villages experiencing erosion and ensure flood prevention measures are in place. The Ballia DM asked officials to keep a sharp vigil at Chakki Nauranga point round the clock and make arrangements to relocate people if water enters populated areas there. During his inspection at Keharpur, he instructed officials to prevent locals from using boats in the floodwaters to avoid accidents. Officials were also on high alert in the Ghazipur district, where the Ganga had crossed the warning level of 61.550 metre.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Ensure availability of fertilizer to farmers in all areas: Varanasi DM to officials
Varanasi: To ensure the availability of fertilisers to farmers at fixed rates and prevent black marketing, hoarding, and diversion of fertilisers as well as to register as many farmers as possible under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, a review meeting was held under the chairmanship of district magistrate Satyendra Kumar through video conferencing on Tuesday. The meeting was attended by chief development officer, deputy director of agriculture, district agriculture officer, assistant commissioner and assistant registrar of cooperatives, district manager of PCF, manager of cooperative bank, area manager of IFFCO, lead bank Manager, and district manager of SBI general insurance company, Varanasi. During the review, the DM inquired about the availability of fertilisers at cooperative societies in the district and expressed dissatisfaction over the unavailability of DAP fertilisers at 20 societies. He instructed the representative of the assistant commissioner and assistant registrar of cooperatives to ensure the availability of DAP fertilisers at all societies from the pre-positioning stock. He also directed that the allocation of fertilisers to the district should be prioritised and lifted from the rake point. While reviewing the progress of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, the DM of SBI General Insurance Company informed that there are 52,937 eligible KCC holder farmers in the Varanasi district on the National Crop Insurance Portal. However, only 2,777 KCC holders were insured by the bank branches so far. The DM instructed the official concerned to ensure that all KCC holders' details are entered on the Kisan Credit Portal through all bank branches in the district. All eligible farmers' premiums should be debited as per rules, and crop insurance should be completed by July 31. The DM instructed the deputy director of agriculture, district agriculture officer, assistant registrar of cooperatives, district manager of PCF, and area manager of IFFCO to coordinate and ensure the availability of fertilisers in every area of the district, so that farmers can easily access fertilisers. No laxity should be tolerated in this regard.
