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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
First cable-stayed bridge to be built near Ramkund on Godavari in Nashik
Nashik: The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) will construct a 'cable-stayed' bridge near Ramkund on Godavari river in Nashik city to facilitate the movement of devotees during the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela. This will be the first bridge of its kind in Nashik, intended for pedestrian use only. A cable-stayed bridge is a type of structure where the deck is supported by cables directly connected to one or more towers. Confirming the development, NMC commissioner Manisha Khatri told TOI, "We have already started preparing the detailed project report (DPR) for the proposed cable-stayed bridge near Ramkund. Its cost will be known only after the DPR is complete." The Kumbh Mela Authority has allocated Rs 60 crore to the civic administration for the construction of new bridges on Godavari river in the first phase. More funds are expected to be allocated for the construction of new bridges in the second phase. NMC has already initiated the tender process for the construction of five new bridges, along with the strengthening and widening of the existing Gadge Maharaj bridge and the construction of the down ramp, at Rs 135 crore. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Find out: this is how you clean your yoga mat! Kingdom Of Men Undo "Of these, three new bridges are to be constructed on Godavari river, while the other two new bridges are to be constructed on Nandini river in the Nashik west division and Waldevi river in the Nashik Road division of NMC. Another new bridge is to be constructed near Tapovan STP on Godavari river," an official said. The proposed cable-stayed bridge will be in addition to these five new bridges, which aim to alleviate traffic congestion on both sides of the riverbanks during the religious gathering. NMC has set a deadline of March 2027 to complete the construction of the new bridges on Godavari river and its tributaries. The flag hoisting for the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela will be held in Oct 2026. Major three Amrit Snans (holy baths) will take place between Aug and Sept 2027. Around 5 crore people are expected to visit Nashik during the Kumbh Mela. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Four tent cities to come up in Nashik during Kumbh Mela
Nashik: Four tent cities will be set up in Nashik during the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela by three different authorities to provide accommodation facilities to devotees and tourists attending the mega religious event. The state tourism department will set up the tent cities for devotees at least at two locations, while the state industry department will establish a separate tent city for industrialists. Additionally, the Marathi language department of the state will set up the fourth tent city for litterateurs. The Simhastha Kumbh Mela is scheduled to be held between 2026 and 2028 in Nashik. The flag hoisting will take place in Oct 2026, and three major amrit snans (holy baths) are set to take place between Aug and Sept 2027. These events are expected to draw the largest crowds to the city during these months. Around 5 crore people are anticipated to visit. "We have plans to set up tent cities at two locations at least, but we are yet to finalise the locations. We may set up one tent city near the Gangapur dam on the outskirts of Nashik city. We are planning to set up around 200 tents there for the devotees or tourists coming to Nashik for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Even Beautiful Women Have Their 'Oops' Moments Read More Undo Moreover, another tent city is to be set up along the Trimbak Road in Nashik," said a senior official from the tourism department. Uday Samant, the state minister for industries and Marathi language, who was in Nashik on Monday, said the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) will establish a tent city for industrialists during the Kumbh Mela in Nashik. "The industrialists from across the country and overseas will be visiting Nashik for the Kumbh Mela. We will provide them with accommodation and other facilities in the tent city. Moreover, we are also targeting that at least 10 of the industrialists visiting Nashik will go for expansion of their production here within a year or two after the Kumbh Mela," said Samant while addressing a gathering of representatives of various industrial associations during a meeting held at the office of the Nashik Industries and Manufacturers' Association (NIMA). Samant further said that the Marathi language department of the state will also set up a separate tent city for the litterateurs from across the country. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
AI drones to monitor crowds for Simhastha Kumbh Mela
Nashik: The Nashik rural police are using AI-powered drone cameras to prepare for the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela. The police, on the third Monday of the holy month of Shravan, deployed a drone to estimate the crowd size at Kushawarta Kund in Trimbakeshwar. The third Shravan Somvar is a major event that draws hundreds of thousands of devotees to Trimbakeshwar which is home to one of India's 12 Jyotirlingas. Pilgrims from all over the country come to visit the temple and take a holy dip in the Kushawarta Kund. Many also embark on a challenging 20 to 40-kilometer circumambulation of Brahmagiri mountain, often starting their journey just after midnight. According to a senior police official, around 2 lakh devotees had arrived in the area between Sunday evening and Monday morning. Additional SP Aditya Mirkhelkar, while talking to TOI, said, "We successfully tested an AI drone to check the crowd density and headcount at Kushawarta. A drone was also used as a public announcement (PA) system to pass on instructions to the devotees for their safety and security." The experiment of using drone technology was successful and this technology will now come in handy for the upcoming Simhastha Kumbha Mela in Nashik city and Trimbakeshwar in 2027. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Simple Morning Habit for a Flatter Belly After 50! Lulutox Undo Under the guidance of superintendent of police SP Balasaheb Patil, drones with AI-enabled cameras were specifically used on the third Shravan Somvar, considering the rush of devotees, to ascertain crowd density and headcount as a drill for the upcoming Kumbh Mela. Ahead of the Kumbh, the rural police will have another opportunity to check their preparedness during the third Shravan Somvar next year. A heavy bandobast, comprising over 500 policemen and home guards, was deployed in Trimbakeshwar town as part of the security measures. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Manmad-Jalgaon section to get auto signalling system
Nashik: In a written response to Nashik MP Rajabhau Waje's starred question in the Lok Sabha, Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Bhusawal division of Central Railways has undertaken the installation of an automatic signalling system on the 160km route between Manmad and Jalgaon junctions, This is one of the busiest sections on the Mumbai-Howrah Central Railway route. The question raised by Waje had sought information on the upgradation of railway infrastructure in and around Nashik and about the major update programmes being undertaken by railways in the backdrop of Simhastha Kumbh Mela in 2027. "The minister informed that major infrastructural development works were being carried out in and around Nashik to facilitate the movement of pilgrims, ensuring the safety of all. The railway already undertook a Rs1,110 crore developmental plan for the Nashik Road, Odha, Devlali, Kherwadi, and Kasbe Sukene railway stations as part of Simhastha Kumbh Mela," said Waje. He added: "Several tracks are being laid to improve the infrastructure, provide parking for trains, and carry out maintenance and repairs, for terminating facilities for trains coming to and originating from these stations towards their respective destinations, including Gujarat, Gorakhpur, Lucknow, and many others, and also installation of an automatic signalling system on the route, the minister informed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Chunchi: Unsold Sofas Prices May Surprise You (Prices May Surprise You) Sofas | Search Ads Search Now Undo " According to a senior railway official from the Bhusawal Division, the work on the 160km automatic signalling is going to be an important milestone which will facilitate the movement of five times more trains than are running now. The current signalling system allows one train to run in every block, the length of which varies from 8-20 km. No train is allowed before the preceding train clears the block for safety. However, when the new system is implemented, intermediary signals will be raised, slashing down the block distance to between 500m and 2km, depending on the need and design, ensuring the running of more trains per kilometre. "The railway minister also informed the House about the construction of a rail-over-rail flyover at Manmad with a span of 11km. This will allow the free movement of goods trains coming from the Daund side and moving towards the Jalgaon side without having to cross the platforms at Manmad Junction, which receives traffic from four different directions— Jalgaon, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Daund, and Mumbai," said Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Kumbh Mela body okays 1k-cr for Sadhugram land acquisition
Nashik: The Kumbh Mela Authority has approved an initial investment of Rs3,200 crore for the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) for the upcoming festival scheduled to take place between 2026 and 2028. A substantial portion of this funding, Rs1,050 crore, is earmarked for the acquisition of additional land for Sadhugram, which is a temporary settlement for sadhus, in the Tapovan area of Nashik. While the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) already owns 100 acres in the area, it has proposed to permanently acquire the additional 250 acres to create a larger Sadhugram to accommodate the sadhus attending the Simhastha Kumbh Mela. This proposal for land acquisition now awaits final approval from state govt before the funds can be released. The approval of Rs1,000 crore specifically for this purpose was confirmed by commissioner of the Kumbh Mela Authority Karishma Nair. Recently, municipal commissioner Manisha Khatri made a demand of Rs2,300 crore from the Kumbh Mela Authority for the acquisition of land for Sadhugram. Civic officials, while talking to TOI, said the compensation model for acquisition of the land is yet to be decided. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo "There are three or four formulas for the acquisition of the land, which include 50% Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) and 50% cash as compensation to the landowners, or giving higher TDR to the farmers. Another model involves giving alternate land to the farmers elsewhere in lieu of their land at Sadhugram," a civic official said. Last month, Khatri had presented different compensation models for the acquisition of land for Sadhugram during a meeting chaired by principal secretary to the chief minister Ashwini Bhide in Mumbai. However, no compensation model was finalised as Bhide was not satisfied. During the meeting, Bhide told the civic administration to study the compensation models once again and come up with a new formula. The NMC has already declared a no-development zone on 350 acres for Sadhugram at Tapovan out of which around 100 acres are in its possession. The NMC now plans to acquire the remaining 250 acres. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
