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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Zipline, mountain climbing at Company Garden soon
1 2 Prayagraj: Locals residents and adventure seekers will soon have access to a zipline facility in Sangam city soon. The installation, planned near Shaheed Chandrashekhar Azad's statue at Company Garden, will operate at a height of 40 ft. Visitors will also have access to a climbing facility near the zipline installation. Under the 'Dekho Prayagraj Trail' initiative, authorities have issued tenders for this tourist attraction. The 100m zipline installation will be complemented by an artificial mountain for trekking enthusiasts. The development aims to enhance the area surrounding Shaheed Azad's statue. The facility will include an information gallery showcasing Prayagraj's historical heritage, complete with digital presentations. A small café will also be established within the park premises. Uttar Pradesh Project Corporation Limited (UPPCL), responsible for implementing the Yamuna laser show and bridge façade lighting, will oversee the construction. UPPCL general manager Suresh Yadav confirmed the development of three tourist spots. Officials have confirmed that the statue surroundings will undergo beautification. The project, funded by the Central Government, has received necessary approvals from the horticulture department and Prayagraj Development Authority. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo In a separate development, the Naval Rai pond in Kydganj is set for transformation into a recreational destination. The municipal corporation's Rs 12 crore renovation plan includes boating facilities and a waterfront café. The pond's redevelopment features gazebos and benches along its banks, alongside parking facilities and decorative lighting. The existing drainage system will be redirected to the Gaughat pumping station. Corporation's acting chief engineer Anil Maurya confirmed plans for a tubewell installation to maintain year-round water levels in the marked-for-renovation Naval Rai pond. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
City pays tribute to Ahmedabad air crash victims
1 2 Prayagraj: A day after the tragic air crash that occurred in Ahmedabad claiming several lives, including of senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former chief minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani , the BJP workers in Prayagraj paid homage to their beloved leader and other passengers at a memorial meeting held at Civil Lines on Friday. With tearful eyes, they offered floral tributes to the deceased and observed a two-minute silence as a mark of respect. They also prayed for strength and courage for the bereaved families to endure this tragedy. Likewise, the Prayagraj city Congress committee also organised a condolence meeting to pay tributes to the air crash victims at the statue of Shaheed Chandrashekhar Azad on Friday evening. The gathering was attended by a number of Congress leaders, including Member of Parliament from Allahabad Lok Sabha Ujjwal Raman Singh and other party functionaries. The party unit expressed deep grief over the loss and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the incident. At United Group of Institutions (UGI), Naini, condolence meetings were organised across its campuses on Friday to pay homage to the air crash victims. Vice chairman of the group, Satpal Gulati, expressed shock over the incident, extending heartfelt condolences to the families affected. A two-minute silence was observed in all colleges under UGI. Similarly, a tribute meeting was held at United University (UU), Rawatpur campus, where staff and students paid their respects to the victims of the crash. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
