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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Time of India
Lucknow trader dead, 2 injured in e-way accident
Kanpur: A Lucknow-based surgical equipment trader died while two others were injured in the Auras police station area of Unnao in a hit-and-run case on Agra-Lucknow Expressway on Thursday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The accident occurred when a high-speed truck hit a stationary car parked in the parking lane near Hajipur Gosha village at around 4am on Thursday. Aditya Singh (24), son of Krishna Kumar Singh, a trader dealing in surgical equipment, and resident of Geetapalli Alambagh, Lucknow, was travelling to Agra by car with his younger brother Abhay Singh (21) and friend Mohit (23), son of Omprakash Kashyap from Jayrajpur, Lucknow. Mohit was driving the car. When they reached near Hajipur Gosha village in Auras police station area, they stopped the car in the parking lane of the Expressway for a short break. As soon as the trio three opened the car door to get back in, a high-speed truck coming from Lucknow hit them. Aditya died on the spot, while his brother Abhay and friend Mohit sustained severe injuries. Upon being informed, the rescue team from UPEIDA and the police arrived at the scene. Both injured were admitted to Auras CHC. Due to the severity of Abhay's condition, he was referred to Lucknow Trauma Center while Mohit, was sent home after treatment. Superintendent of Police Deepak Bhker stated, "It was a hit-and-run case. With the help of CCTV footage, investigations are underway to locate the truck and its driver, who fled along with the vehicle after the accident."
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
UP notifies SOPs to attract investments for aerospace and defence units
Lucknow: To attract investment in the aerospace and defence sectors, the UP govt has notified the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for effective implementation of the aerospace and defence unit and employment promotion policy–2024. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Under this initiative, six defence nodes — Aligarh, Agra, Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, and Chitrakoot — will serve as key development hubs. The govt sees immense potential for establishing aerospace and defence industries in these regions and aims to significantly boost foreign direct investment, local manufacturing, and employment generation. The Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) has been appointed the nodal agency for the implementation of this policy. In line with this, the SOP has been issued through a govt order to simplify the investment process, ensure transparency, expedite approvals, and create an industry-friendly environment. The policy is expected to not only strengthen the 'Make in India' initiative but also open new avenues of employment by equipping local youth with the necessary skills.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UP acquires 96% land for defence industrial corridor
1 2 Lucknow: The state's ambitious Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) project has completed 96% of the land acquisition process , officials said. Out of the total approved 2,097 hectare, 2,015 hectare has already been purchased and acquired, an official spokesperson said on Wednesday. The UP expressways industrial development authority ( UPEIDA ) is working at an accelerated pace to complete the corridor by Nov 2025, he added. As part of the acquisition drive, compensation has been disbursed to approximately 5,800 farmers, with Jhansi district witnessing the highest number of beneficiaries — over 2,000 farmers received compensation for their land, officials said. Out of the total 2,015 hectare of land for the corridor, more than 1,794 hectare land has been purchased, while over 220 hectare land has been reacquired, transferred, or exchanged. This project is being developed across six nodes: Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Aligarh, Chitrakoot and Agra. UPEIDA officials said the highest land acquisition has taken place in the Jhansi node, with over 1,087 hectare secured. In Chitrakoot, more than 274 hectare has been acquired in two phases, followed by over 222 hectare in Kanpur Nagar, 160 hectare in Lucknow, 158 hectare in Aligarh (in two phases), and 112 hectare in Agra (also in two phases). "The land acquisition process has remained transparent, with a strong focus on protecting farmers' interests as per directions of chief minister Yogi Adityanath ," officials said. So far, 5,800 farmers have received compensation for their land. The highest number of beneficiaries is in Jhansi, where 2,037 farmers were compensated. This is followed by 1,816 farmers in Chitrakoot (in two phases), 833 in Kanpur Nagar, 493 in Aligarh (in two phases), 369 in Agra (in two phases) and 260 in Lucknow. In terms of property registration (sale deeds), a total of 2,345 sale deeds have been completed. "CM Yogi has called the corridor a key part of UP's industrial development and of the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' vision. The govt aims to make UP a $1 trillion economy through this project. Timely completion of the corridor is expected to boost industrial activity and create a large number of local jobs," officials said.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
2 world feats for Ganga expressway in 24 hours
Lucknow: The , the longest and one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in Uttar Pradesh, is a shining example of CM 's visionary development model. Spanning 594km, the expressway — currently under construction by the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority — has brought both national and international recognition for the state by setting two world records. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In the Hardoi-Unnao division, a major achievement was recorded by laying down 34.2-km of within 24 hours. The process involved covering 0.17 sqkm of area of the carriageway by deploying 20,105 cubic metre of bituminous mix, the highest construction progress made in 24 hours globally. The previous record of laying done bituminous material was made in 2023 over the Ghaziabad-Aligarh expressway. The present work in Unnao was achieved by using five hot mix plants each with a capacity of 200 tonne per hour. Adding to this achievement, a second world record was set by installing 10km of Thrie beam crash barriers in a day — a first such civil work execution done over an expressway in the country. The two milestones are a product of Yogi govt's unwavering focus on speed, quality and transparency, backed by the constant monitoring. Last month, Yogi had inspected the key sections of the Ganga Expressway in Hardoi, including the emergency airstrip in Shahjahanpur and Ganga Setu in Hapur, and directed officials to ensure timely and high-quality execution. To uphold international standards the expressway's riding quality and user comfort are evaluated using AI technology developed by ETH Zurich, Switzerland. Representatives from the Golden Book of World Records, Asia Book of Records and Indian Book of Records visited the site, validated the two projects and issued official certificates. Officials said that private company (Patel Infrastructure Limited) has been credited with executing the record-setting works. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now BOX CM gives credit to UPEIDA, PM's guidance CM Yogi Adityanath congratulated UPEIDA for having achieved two world records in 24 hours while constructing the Ganga Expressway. In a message on X, the CM appreciated UP for having touched new heights of development. He wrote: "In just 24 hours, Uttar Pradesh set two world records by constructing 10km of crash barriers and 34.24 lane km of bituminous concrete! Recognized in the Golden Book, Asia Book, and Indian Book of World Records! This achievement is the result of UPEIDA's excellent planning, technical expertise, and dedicated teamwork. " The CM also mentioned the guidance of PM Narendra Modi for UP's transformation into a state with global-standard infrastructure.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Uttar Pradesh government to develop 12 e-way hub across two expressways at Rs 425.43 crore
The Uttar Pradesh government has prepared a detailed blueprint to develop 12 state-of-the-art e-way hubs along the Purvanchal and Bundelkhand Expressways, according to an official statement issued here on Wednesday. The Uttar Pradesh Expressway Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) has prepared a detailed master plan to ensure these hubs provide seamless and high-quality services to travellers, it said. A total of eight e-way hubs will be developed along the Purvanchal Expressway , with four major hubs being constructed at a cost of Rs 299.18 crore. The Bundelkhand Expressway will see an investment of Rs 126.25 crore for similar development, pegging the total investment at Rs 425.43 crore. GIF89a����!�,D; Continue to video 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If You Eat Ginger Everyday for 1 Month This is What Happens Tips and Tricks Undo On the Purvanchal Expressway, hubs will be set up on both sides of the highway, including Rs 40.72 crore for the Sultanpur node, and Rs 30.82 crore for the Banda hub. These facilities are set to become the largest passenger service centres on both expressways. As per the action plan prepared by UPEIDA, these e-way hubs will be equipped with world-class passenger amenities. Live Events All these hubs will feature airport-grade facilities, providing commuters with advanced, modern comforts akin to those found in airports, it said. The entire complex will be air-conditioned, with specialised cooling systems in high-traffic areas to ensure optimal comfort. Separate state-of-the-art restroom blocks will be provided for men and women. These will include sanitary napkin vending machines, sensor-based faucets, soap dispensers, and anti-bacterial sanitaryware, catering to the needs of women, the statement said. Additional facilities such as nursing rooms, kid-friendly washrooms, and dedicated areas for breastfeeding will also be included. For the convenience of people with disabilities, specialised units will feature accessible amenities like holding bars, anti-skid flooring, and wheelchairs, it said.
