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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Metro all set for maiden underground journey
Kanpur: Nayaganj Metro station and the train has been beautifully decorated with flowers for its maiden underground journey from this station on Friday. During his visit to the city on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the extended passenger service from Motijheel to Kanpur Central Station by flagging off a specially decorated metro train from CSA University ground. The train will be flagged off from Nayaganj station for its first journey through underground tunnel section. All the preparations have been made for the special day. Children, holding the national flag and chanting patriotic slogans, will travel onboard and the event will be broadcast live on LED screens installed at station platforms and at the CSA University. There are five underground stations between Motijheel and Kanpur Central — Chunniganj, Naveen Market, Bada Chauraha, Nayaganj, and Kanpur Central. Until now, Kanpur Metro operated solely on elevated viaducts, but with this expansion, it will now operate through underground tunnel section. With this expansion, several key locations including Lal Imli, Naveen Market, BNSD, GIC College, Z Square Mall, Green Park International Cricket Stadium, Baba Anandeshwar Temple, Parade Chauraha, Pustak Bazaar, and Somdutt Plaza will be directly connected to the metro network. UPMRC MD Sushil Kumar said, "Our underground metro route passes beneath the city's busiest areas, making travel significantly more efficient and convenient. The journey from IIT to Motijheel will now take less than 30 minutes."
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Lucknow Metro's east-west corridor set to take fast track
Lucknow: The (PIB) has given nod to the 's , which will link Charbagh to Vasantkunj as part of of the project. The only step before kickstarting the project is to secure approval from the Union Cabinet. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A meeting of PIB was held in Delhi in the first week of May with the Union finance secretary presiding over the proceedings. After the Uttar Pradesh govt approved the detailed project report (DPR) for the proposed corridor in March 2024, the Network Planning Group (NPG) in Delhi granted clearance on July 9, 2024. The corridor will extend for 11.165 km comprising 4.286 km of elevated tracks and 6.879 km situated underground. There will be 12 stations, seven underground and five elevated. The estimated cost of the project stands at Rs 5,801 crore and is expected to be completed within five years. A key feature of the East-West Corridor is its direct connection with the existing North-South Corridor at Charbagh Metro Station, which will function as an interchange point for passengers moving between these two routes. The planned sequence of stations is as follows: Charbagh, Gautam Buddha Marg, Aminabad, Pandeyganj, City Railway Station, Medical Chauraha, Chowk (all underground), Thakurganj, Balaganj, Sarfarazganj, Moosabagh and Vasant Kunj (all elevated). With the completion of this new corridor, accessibility to densely populated areas of Old Lucknow such as Aminabad, Chowk, and Thakurganj is expected to improve. It will also serve the developing region of Vasant Kunj. Integration with the existing 23-kilometre North-South Corridor will expand Lucknow's metro network to 35 km. Launched in 2017, the Lucknow Metro has fallen behind its peers in network expansion. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Currently, the city boasts only a 23km metro network, significantly less than Delhi's 435 km, Mumbai's 90 km, and Bengaluru's 77 km. Even Hyderabad and Ahmedabad, which started around the same time, have expanded to 69 km and 59 km, respectively. UPMRC managing director Sushil Kumar said, "Metro's expansion will provide residents a smooth, safe, and world-class urban transit system, even in the city's most congested parts. We are confident that we will finish the project ahead of schedule."
Hindustan Times
21-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Metro milestone: PIB green lights East-West corridor in Lucknow
LUCKNOW Eight years after the successful launch of its first phase in September 2017, the Lucknow Metro has reached a new milestone. Its Phase1B, which includes the East-West Corridor, has received clearance from the Public Investment Board (PIB), paving way for the next major expansion of the city's metro rail network. The proposed corridor will extend from Charbagh to Vasant Kunj, addressing the transit needs of many densely populated and historically significant areas. This approval marks a turning point in the growth of public transport infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh's capital, as the project now moves closer to receiving the final green light from the Union cabinet. The East-West corridor spans approximately 11.165 km, featuring both elevated and underground sections. Specifically, 4.286 km will be elevated, while 6.879 km will run underground. The line will host 12 stations — seven underground and five elevated—providing greater accessibility across the city. The corridor will start at Charbagh, a crucial transit hub, and end at Vasant Kunj, an emerging residential area. The estimated cost of the project is ₹5,801 crore, and construction is expected to be completed within five years of commencement. A major highlight of the East-West Corridor is its planned integration with the existing North-South Corridor at Charbagh Metro station. This interchange will significantly enhance passenger convenience, enabling smoother transitions between corridors . Currently, Lucknow Metro operates along a 23-km North-South Corridor, connecting the CCS Airport to Munshipulia, with 21 stations. The new addition will extend the total metro network to 35 km, offering better coverage and accessibility. The detailed project report (DPR) for this corridor was approved by the UP government in March 2024. The Network Planning Group (NPG) at the central level cleared the project on July 9. The PIB meeting that led to this clearance was chaired by the Union finance secretary and took place earlier this month in Delhi. The official communication about PIB approval was received by Lucknow Metro authorities on Wednesday. UPMRC has already completed substantial groundwork and compiled key research data, ensuring that the project is ready to roll into its construction phase as soon as final approval from the Union cabinet is granted. An official of Lucknow Metro said, ' UPMRC can start work on the route as soon as the cabinet gives clearance.' UP Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) MD Sushil Kumar expressed his optimism and commitment on the development. 'This expansion will provide Lucknowites with a world-class transit system, particularly in areas that are currently congested and underserved,' he said. 'It will also enhance connectivity to Old Lucknow's rich heritage and boost access to tourism and employment opportunities.' 12 STATIONS ALONG EAST-WEST CORRIDOR UNDERGROUND STATIONS: Charbagh, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Aminabad, Pandeyganj, City Railway Station, Medical Chauraha, Chowk ELEVATED STATIONS: Thakurganj, Balaganj, Sarfarazganj, Moosabagh, Vasant Kunj. These stations have been carefully planned to serve some of the city's most vital areas. Old Lucknow locations like Aminabad, Chowk, and Thakurganj — known for their heritage, commerce, and cultural value — will now be connected via a fast, safe, and efficient transit system.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
81 pass out from IIM-V's first biz mgmt programme
Visakhapatnam: The Indian Institute of Management, Visakhapatnam (IIM-V) conducted the valedictory session for the inaugural batch of the (EPBM) on Sunday. The programme, tailored for mid- and senior-level professionals, saw the participation of 81 representing diverse industries across India, with the cohort averaging a 15 years of work experience. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The programme culminated in a three-day campus immersion, beginning from May 16. Addressing the participants, Prof Sushil Kumar, programme director, and Prof Amit Shankar, co-director, said that the ultimate objective of such programmes is sustained professional performance. "The EPBM was designed with a focus on the conceptual dilemmas and real-world challenges faced by today's ," they noted. IIM-V director, Prof M Chandrasekhar, also addressed the cohort. He explained the importance of the core values of humility, honesty, harmony, and humanity. He urged participants to nurture a constant hunger for learning, observing that excellence is a moving target requiring continuous effort. "In today's dynamic business environment, success hinges not only on managing resources effectively but also on managing relationships. Programmes like the EPBM offer professionals a valuable degree of control over the future, equipping them with the mindset and tools needed to lead," said Prof Chandrasekhar. According to IIM-V officials, throughout the course, participants were taught a wide range of critical subjects, including general management, strategic thinking, finance, business communication, design thinking, artificial intelligence, and more. Later, participants shared their personal reflections. One participant said that he was leaving with a new mindset, while another noted that the programme significantly contributed to upskilling him and adding real values. "As an entrepreneur, I knew how to do business, but by the end of this programme, I now know how to do it systematically," remarked another participant.
Mint
18-05-2025
- Mint
Caught on camera: Uttar Pradesh man brutally slaps woman 11 times on college grounds, arrested
A video of a girl student being molested by a boy at a college in Uttar Pradesh has gone viral on social media. In the video, it can be seen that a boy is beating a girl student on a Muzaffarnagar college campus . The incident occurred at SD Degree College on Bhopa Road in Muzaffarnagar. It began with an argument between two female students enrolled at the same college. The situation escalated when one of the students contacted her boyfriend, Amarjeet, who studies at a different college. Amarjeet then took the other student behind the college auditorium and proceeded to assault her. He slapped her in the face eleven times. The entire incident was captured on camera. It is reported that all three individuals have known each other for a long time. The Uttar Pradesh police had first registered a Non-Cognizable Report (NCR) after the complaint by the college and the victim. After the video of the incident went viral on social media, Uttar Pradesh police filed molestation charges against Amarjeet. The accused Amarjeet has been arrested by the Uttar Pradesh police for molesting the girl and the matter is being further investigated. A 60-year-old woman was hacked to death with a spade by her neighbour in Kadipur village of Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district, police said on Saturday. The accused, Sushil Kumar, has been arrested and a case has been registered against him. The woman and the accused had a confrontation over an unspecified issue. During this, Kumar attacked her with a spade, resulting in her death on the spot, the police said. "The body has been sent for postmortem examination, and further investigation is ongoing," Circle Officer Ravishankar said. The police are further probing the matter.
