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Time of India
05-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Waste-to-wonder park to showcase state's heritage on JP Ganga Path
1 2 3 4 5 6 Patna: The JP Ganga Path, commonly known as Patna's marine drive, will soon offer visitors a glimpse of Bihar's culture and its famous structures at a soon to be built waste-to-wonder park. CM Nitish Kumar will lay the foundation stone of the project, christened 'Dr Rajendra Prasad-Bihar Gaurav Park', on JP Ganga Path near Bans Ghat on Wednesday. On Tuesday, he inspected of the site of the park near the 'samadhi' of Rajendra Prasad, India's first President. Replicas of famous monuments of the state, made from scraps, will be displayed along the stretch, providing insight into the rich heritage of Bihar. The initiative, taken by urban development and housing department (UDHD), aims to promote awareness about the state's historical sites, while encouraging sustainable practices through the use of scrap materials like tyres, bangles, broken pipes, electronic waste and bottles among others, in line with the CM's waste-to-wonder vision. Spanning over 10 acres of land, the park will promote both tourism and environment by utilising funds to the tune of Rs 15 crore. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Learn More - How Donating Plasma May Boost Your Income SpellRock Undo Road construction minister Nitin Nabin said the goal is to develop the Dr Rajendra Prasad-Bihar Gaurav Park in Patna as a permanent and culturally vibrant space. "The park will creatively display Bihar's iconic sites, great personalities, diverse wildlife and traditional handicrafts, paying tribute to the state's glorious past and artistic heritage," said the BJP MLA from Bankipur. Prototype models of famous monuments of Bihar, including World Peace Pagoda (Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Rajgir), Punaura Dham (Sitamarhi), Nalanda University (ruins), Vikramshila University (Bhagalpur), Barabar Caves (Jehanabad), Vishnupad Temple (Gaya), Sher Shah Suri Tomb (Sasaram), Mundeshwari Temple (Bhabua) and Ashoka Pillar (Vaishali) among others, will be featured. The park and a food court will be adorned with different forms of Bihar's arts, such as Madhubani painting, Manjusa, Tikuli and Sujni arts. Besides, statues of personalities like Aryabhatts, 'samrat' Ashoka, Chanakya, Jayaprakash Narayan and Dashrath Manjhi will be put up at the park. Gaur and tiger statues will also be placed. The park will have a kids' play zone area as well. Nabin said it will be a beautiful, green space, offering recreational activities for people of all ages. "The park will also promote 'Clean India Mission' and be a significant step towards 'Waste to Wealth' initiative. Patna Municipal Corporation will maintain the park and work on a revenue model," the minister said. The officials of the UDHD said that all the preparations were made for the foundation stone-laying ceremony, after which the construction work will begin.
Time of India
05-08-2025
- Time of India
CM to lay foundation stone of waste to wonder park near Rajendra Prasad's samadhi today
1 2 Patna: The JP Ganga Path, aka Patna's marine drive, will sool offer visitors a glimpse of Bihar's culture and its famous structures at a soon to be built waste-to-wonder park. CM Nitish Kumar will lay the foundation stone of the project, christened 'Dr Rajendra Prasad-Bihar Gaurav Park', on JP Ganga Path near Bans Ghat on Wednesday. On Tuesday, he inspected of the site park near the 'samadhi' of Rajendra Prasad, India's first President. Replicas of famous monuments of the state, made from scraps, will be displayed along the stretch, providing insight into the rich heritage of Bihar. The initiative, taken by urban development and housing department (UDHD), aims to promote awareness about the state's historical sites, while encouraging sustainable practices through the use of scrap materials like tyres, bangles, broken pipes, electronic waste and bottles among others, in line with the CM's waste-to-wonder vision. Spanning over 10 acres of land, the park will promote both tourism and environment by utilising funds to the tune of Rs 15 crore. Road construction minister Nitin Nabin said the goal is to develop the Dr Rajendra Prasad-Bihar Gaurav Park in Patna as a permanent and culturally vibrant space. "The park will creatively display Bihar's iconic sites, great personalities, diverse wildlife and traditional handicrafts, paying tribute to the state's glorious past and artistic heritage," said the BJP MLA from Bankipur. Prototype models of famous monuments of Bihar, including World Peace Pagoda (Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Rajgir), Punaura Dham (Sitamarhi), Nalanda University (ruins), Vikramshila University, Barabar Caves (Jehanabad), Vishnupad Temple (Gaya), Sher Shah Suri Tomb (Sasaram), Mundeshwari Temple (Bhabua) and Ashoka Pillar (Vaishali) among others, will be featured. The park and a food court will be adorned with different forms of Bihar's arts, such as Madhubani painting, Manjusa, Tikuli and Sujni arts. Besides, statues of personalities like Aryabhatts, 'samrat' Ashoka, Chanakya, Jayaprakash Narayan and Dashrath Manjhi will be put up at the park. Gaur and tiger statues will also be placed. The park will have a kids' play zone area as well. Nabin said it will be a beautiful, green space, offering recreational activities for people of all ages. "The park will also promote 'Clean India Mission' and be a significant step towards 'Waste to Wealth' initiative. Patna Municipal Corporation will maintain the park and work on a revenue model," the minister said. The officials of the UDHD said that all the preparations were made for the foundation stone-laying ceremony, after which the construction work will begin.
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
‘Cracks' on flyovers raise alarm, officials say no threat
Ranchi: 'Cracks' on the Kantatoli and Siramtoli flyovers have raised safety concerns among commuters, prompting quick inspection and intervention by the road construction department (RCD). These 'cracks', seen as lines along the walls with soft material protruding in some places, led to speculation about structural flaws. However, officials clarified that these are expansion joints, a critical design feature in large concrete structures, and pose no structural threat. "An expansion joint is a deliberate gap left between sections of concrete to allow for thermal expansion and contraction due to temperature changes. The gap is often filled with compressible materials like thermocol or foam to absorb movement. In the case of 2.24-km long Kantatoli flyover, built at a cost of Rs 224 crore, commuters observed thermocol dislodging from the joints before the Kokar ramp, which caused concern," Sunil Kumar, secretary of urban development and housing department (UDHD) and RCD, said. "The material seen coming out is thermocol, used in expansion joints to accommodate thermal expansion of the flyover structure. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List These joints are not construction flaws but essential engineering provisions. The flyovers are safe," he added. Kumar further added that engineers inspected the site and found no signs of structural damage. "The remedy involves re-inserting the thermocol and covering the joint with protective paint. There is no risk to public safety. The Siramtoli flyover, which is 2.34 km long and built at a cost of Rs 255 crore, has a 100-year design life. We have provisions for thorough maintenance every 10 years," he added. Commuters using the Siramtoli flyover had recently flagged concerns about loose and protruding screws on a speed-breaker. On Sunday, the road construction department deployed engineers to address the issue. The screws were re-tightened and secured with industrial-grade adhesive to prevent recurrence. "It felt risky driving over the bump with metal parts sticking out. Two-wheeler riders like me were especially worried about skidding. We're relieved the authorities took quick action," said Rajeev Sinha, a daily commuter who uses the flyover to reach Doranda from Lalpur, said. In response to complaints about protruding nails from a speed-breaker on the Siramtoli stretch, RCD engineers carried out immediate repairs on Friday. "The screws were tightened and industrial adhesive applied to ensure they don't come loose again," said Kumar.
Time of India
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
PM to launch projects worth Rs 9.5k crore in Siwan on June 20
Patna: PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay foundation stone for various projects worth Rs 9,519 crore during his Siwan visit on June 20, said health minister Mangal Pandey. The schemes include those of Siwan urban development department (UDHD) and Ram Janaki Path, he said. This will be PM Modi's fourth visit to Bihar this year. Assembly election is scheduled in the state in Oct-Nov. The administration is on high alert. District magistrate Aditya Prakash said special arrangements are being made keeping in mind the monsoon and rain conditions to avoid any problem from parking to the meeting place. Parking lots have been marked at 20 places around the village. Arrangements for drinking water, shed, road, electricity, cleanliness etc. are being improved, he said. An official of the UDHD said on Sunday that 4-5 submersible tube wells were being installed around the venue in view of the summer heat. Chief secretary Amrit Lal Meena has reviewed the preparations and assigned several tasks to the DMs of Siwan and Gopalganj and Saran districts. BJP state president Dilip Jaiswal said that Modi is coming to Bihar for the 52nd time in 11 years of his tenure as PM. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 34歳以上の男性が今年最高のPCゲームと絶賛！今すぐ無料でダウンロード BuzzDaily Winners ゲームをプレイ Undo He will address lakhs of people from Siwan, Saran and Gopalganj and other districts at Jasoli village under Pachrukhi block in Siwan. "PM's Siwan visit will be historic as the rally to be held there will break the record of all the previous rallies," he claimed. This will be PM Modi's fourth visit to Bihar this year. Earlier, he addressed a rally at Bikramganj in Rohtas district on May 30 after a public meeting in Madhubani on April 24 where he launched development works worth over Rs13,480 crore. It was in Madhubani where PM Modi referred to the Pahalgam terror attack and said, "The terrorists responsible for this attack, along with those who conspired it, will face punishment beyond their imagination". PM Modi also addressed a public meeting in Bhagalpur after releasing the 19th instalment of Kisan Samman Nidhi in February this year. 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
11-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
CM asks officials to expedite metro rail project work
Patna: Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday inspected the ongoing construction work on the Patna Metro Rail Project at Malahi Pakadi and Bhootnath metro stations and asked the officials to expedite work. The secretary of urban development and housing department (UDHD), Abhay Kumar Singh, gave detailed information to the CM regarding the progress and updated status of the construction work on the priority corridor (Malahi Pakadi to Pataliputra bus terminal) as the target is to start this line by Aug 15. Abhay informed the CM that the target is to complete the construction work on the total 6.20 km from Malahi Pakadi to Khemnichak, Bhootnath road, Zero Mile, Pataliputra bus terminal on priority basis. The state govt has provided Rs 115.10 crore for its operation. The UDHD secretary also apprised Nitish about the escalator, ticket counter, passenger facility, public area, paid area, lift, path to the platform and other necessary facilities to be provided at Malahi Pakadi metro station. The CM directed the officials to expedite the construction work. "We have been continuously inspecting its construction works and instructed the officials to ensure its completion on time so that people have convenience in commuting," the CM said. UDHD minister Jibesh Kumar; principal secretary to the CM, Deepak Kumar; secretary to the CM, Kumar Ravi; Patna commissioner Chandrashekhar Singh; DM Thiyagarajan SM; SSP Avkash Kumar and other senior officials of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and Patna Metro Rail Project were present on the occasion. Patna: Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday inspected the ongoing construction work on the Patna Metro Rail Project at Malahi Pakadi and Bhootnath metro stations and asked the officials to expedite work. The secretary of urban development and housing department (UDHD), Abhay Kumar Singh, gave detailed information to the CM regarding the progress and updated status of the construction work on the priority corridor (Malahi Pakadi to Pataliputra bus terminal) as the target is to start this line by Aug 15. Abhay informed the CM that the target is to complete the construction work on the total 6.20 km from Malahi Pakadi to Khemnichak, Bhootnath road, Zero Mile, Pataliputra bus terminal on priority basis. The state govt has provided Rs 115.10 crore for its operation. The UDHD secretary also apprised Nitish about the escalator, ticket counter, passenger facility, public area, paid area, lift, path to the platform and other necessary facilities to be provided at Malahi Pakadi metro station. The CM directed the officials to expedite the construction work. "We have been continuously inspecting its construction works and instructed the officials to ensure its completion on time so that people have convenience in commuting," the CM said. UDHD minister Jibesh Kumar; principal secretary to the CM, Deepak Kumar; secretary to the CM, Kumar Ravi; Patna commissioner Chandrashekhar Singh; DM Thiyagarajan SM; SSP Avkash Kumar and other senior officials of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and Patna Metro Rail Project were present on the occasion.
