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Time of India
21-05-2025
- Time of India
Work on four-lane road to Alagarkovil to be completed by Nov
Madurai: State public works department (PWD) minister E V Velu on Wednesday inspected road development work for the Melur-Alagarkovil Road expansion to reduce traffic congestion on the major road connecting Alagarkovil hill, where the famous Sundararaja Perumal (Kallazhagar) Temple is located. The work is being undertaken at Rs221 crore under the chief minister's road development programme. Melur-Alagarkovil Road gets a lot of traffic daily, especially because of devotees visiting the Kallazhagar temple . Hence, it was planned and proposed to expand this existing two-lane, 3.14km long stretch from Kallandhiri bridge to Alagarkovil into four-lane to ease traffic congestion. Velu, who was accompanied by state commercial taxes minister P Moorthy, instructed officials to complete the work at the earliest and open the road for public use. Meanwhile, officials said that already two phases as part of the project in 2023 were completed at a cost of Rs20 crore each. In the first phase, a two-lane road connected Alagarkovil Road in Madurai city limits to the outskirts. The second phase consisted of a four-lane road that connected to Kallandhiri under Madurai rural district limits. The final phase from Kallandhiri bridge to Alagarkovil, is to be completed by Nov this year. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Glicemia alta? Pingue isso na água antes de dormir Saúde Melhor Idade Veja agora Undo The PWD minister later inspected various ongoing works in Sivaganga district, including at Keeladi. Velu examined the model videos of the structure for the open air museum at Keeladi being established at a cost of 17.8 crores and instructed the officials to complete the works at the earliest. Meanwhile, Velu, Moorthy, and state IT minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan oversaw the work at Uthangudi for the DMK's upcoming general executive committee meeting to be held in Madurai on June 1.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Neuberg, Star Imaging in joint venture to expand integrated diagnostics across Maharashtra
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Neuberg Diagnostics, a leading diagnostic service provider, formed a joint venture with Maharashtra-based Star Imaging , a leader in advanced medical imaging , to expand integrated diagnostic centres across the state, a top official said on Wednesday. In a press release, the Chennai-headquartered Neuberg Diagnostics noted that radiology and pathology have traditionally operated in silos. By bringing together multiple diagnostic modalities-radiology, pathology, wellness, and genomics-under one roof, integrated diagnostics improves accuracy and speeds up partnership between Neuberg Diagnostics and Star Imaging addresses this gap by offering a unified, patient-centric approach to diagnostics, the release added."At Neuberg Diagnostics, our mission has always been to make world-class diagnostic services accessible and affordable, regardless of geography. This joint venture with Star Imaging is a strategic step toward achieving that goal in Maharashtra," said GSK Velu, Chairman and Managing Director of Neuberg Diagnostics."By combining our strengths in pathology, radiology, wellness, and genomics, we are building one of the most comprehensive and technologically advanced diagnostic networks in the state. This partnership allows us to offer deeper diagnostic insights to clinicians and deliver better outcomes for patients," he on the expansion in Maharashtra, Velu said, "This collaboration lays a strong foundation for long-term investment, infrastructure development, and the democratisation of high-quality healthcare diagnostics."As part of the expansion plan, Neuberg aims to launch new integrated diagnostic centres in Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, Aurangabad, and other key cities in Maharashtra over the next two years."Our goal is to provide patients and clinicians with fast, accurate, and integrated diagnostic insights that enable early detection, precise treatment decisions, and improved health outcomes," said Star Imaging Director Ashish Atre."We are excited about the opportunity to scale this model across Maharashtra and bring advanced diagnostics closer to those who need it most," he added.
New Indian Express
06-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
New library will come up in Palayamkottai at Rs 100 crore: Minister E V Velu
TIRUNELVELI: Minister for Public Works Department E V Velu said that a public library at an estimated cost of Rs 100 crore will soon be built at Palayamkottai. He was speaking to media persons after inspecting various developmental works in Tirunelveli on Monday. The minister, accompanied by collector R Sukumar, visited the proposed library site, which is spread across three acres near the District Industries Centre in Palayamkottai. Velu added that the new library in Tirunelveli would include a mini theatre, an auditorium, and exclusive rooms for differently-abled readers. He said, 'This library would serve students of Arts and Science colleges, medical and engineering colleges, and those preparing for competitive exams across southern districts. A model design will be prepared and approved by Chief Minister M K Stalin, and a tender will be floated.' Earlier, the minister inspected the ongoing construction work of the Porunai Museum at Kulavanigarpuram, for which CM Stalin had laid the foundation stone in May 2023. 'The museum is being built at a cost of Rs 56.57 crore on a 13-acre site to showcase artefacts discovered at sites including Korkai, Adichanallur and Sivagalai.' He added that works including a viewing bridge over a scenic pond, themed gardens, an open theatre, and a battery car access for the elderly are expected to be completed by August and inaugurated by the CM. Further, Velu informed that a long-pending demand for a 33-km western bypass road for Tirunelveli city is being fulfilled in two phases. He said, 'While Phase-I works for 12.093 km between Kongantharparai and Suthamalli are underway for Rs 180 crore, land acquisition for the second phase of the works up to Ramayanpatti is nearing completion. The second phase is estimated to cost Rs 225.47 crore.' He also said that a Y-shaped railway overbridge near Kulavanigarpuram railway crossing is proposed at Rs 93 crore, and the land acquisition for it is in its final stages. He noted that due to the proactive steps of the Highways Department, road accidents in the district have declined compared to last year.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
PWD minister inspects proposed library, museum sites in Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli: State public works department minister (PWD) E V Velu, on Monday, inspected a site in Palayamkottai identified for constructing a state-of-the-art library for Tirunelveli city. Addressing reporters after the inspection, Velu said that the chief minister announced a new library in Tirunelveli at the cost of 100 crore, in line with new libraries coming up in Coimbatore and Trichy. The state govt has opened Kalaignar Library in Madurai, said Velu. The state govt gives a lot of importance to education and knowledge-related infrastructure, which includes libraries. The library in Tirunelveli would be constructed in such a way as to benefit the people of southern Tamil Nadu. Medical, engineering, and regular college students would benefit from the library to be constructed in Tirunelveli city, said Velu. The library would be provided with a mini theatre, auditorium, and facilities for the differently abled. The blueprint of the library would be prepared soon and would be sent for the approval of the chief minister. "We would call tenders for the construction soon," said Velu. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Cost Of Amusement Park Equipment From Mexico Might Surprise You Amusement Park Equipment | search ads Click Here Undo Earlier, the minister inspected the Porunai museum, which is being constructed at Kulavanigarpuram in Tirunelveli. Elaborating on it, Velu said that the construction work is underway and the museum is likely to be inaugurated by the chief minister in August, he said. After Keeladi, the state govt is constructing a 54,000sqft Porunai museum to display the archaeological items discovered in the excavation sites in southern Tamil Nadu, namely at Korkai, Adichanallur, and Sivakalai. The museum premises, spread over 13 acres, would have several attractions, including a handicraft gallery, artificial pond, fountains, and open auditoriums.
The Hindu
05-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
New library to come up in Palayamkottai at a cost of ₹100 crore
Palayamkottai in Tirunelveli district is all set to get a new library on three acres of land belonging to Tirunelveli Medical College Hospital near District Industries Centre on South High Ground Road on an outlay of ₹100 crore. Speaking to reporters here on Monday after inspecting the proposed site for the library, Mr. Velu said the Tamil Nadu Government had earlier sanctioned libraries for Madurai, Coimbatore and Tiruchi districts. Three acres of land near the District Industries Centre had been selected for the library in Tirunelveli. The facility would come up on an 77,586 square feet area and include a 250-seat auditorium, competitive examination section, children's section with mini theatre, digital library, food court and five lifts. The detailed project report was being prepared, and drawings from private architects were being received for the proposed landmark structure. 'All works will be completed before May 15 and submitted to the government for final approval. Hence, civil work will start this fiscal itself once the funds are released. If Revised Administrative Sanction is needed for adding more facilities in the library, it will also be done as we will get special permission from the Chief Minister', Mr. Velu said. On the progress of construction of Porunai Museum on the outskirts of Palayamkottai on an outlay of ₹33 crore, Mr. Velu said civil work of the museum, which would exhibit the Adichanallur, Sivakalai and Korkai artefacts, would be completed before May-end. Visitor-friendly amenities such as ramps, battery-operated vehicles, lawns and fountains were being created. Interior work such as showcases with proper lighting would start in the first week of June by Chennai and Mumbai-based firms so as to complete the work by August-end. After getting the Chief Minister's approval, the museum would be inaugurated. The Minister said infrastructure development works in southern districts such as laying of 33 km-long west Tirunelveli Bypass Road were gaining momentum. Even as the laying to the road for 11 km in the first phase at a cost of ₹160 crore was going on, land acquisition for laying the road for 22 km was going on. The funds for the second phase would be released once land acquisition was completed. Land acquisition for constructing the 'Y'-shaped rail over bridge at Kulavanigarpuram manned level crossing at a cost of ₹99 crore was going on following appeal from Palayamkottai MLA M. Abdul Wahab. A Detailed Project Report had been submitted with the Department of Highways. The tender for the ROB would be floated for starting the civil work once the DPR was approved. Asked about the accident in which a couple from Tirupur was killed after their two-wheeler fell in a deep pit dug for bridge construction, Mr. Velu said extra precautionary measures were being taken to avert mishaps. Officials had been instructed to take all preventive measures to caution the public in places where road works were going on. 'Unfortunately, some accidents happen despite the precautionary measures. If the officials do not take due precautionary steps, they will face stringent action.' Following improved patronage for Nagapattinam-Sri Lanka ferry service, the Tamil Nadu Government had submitted with the Centre a Detailed Project Report proposing introduction of a similar service between Rameswaram and Sri Lanka. 'We are waiting for approval and funds from the Central Government for the project,' said Mr. Velu, lamenting about the delay in release of funds to the tune of ₹4,000 crore from the Union Government for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme. Collector R. Sukumar, Mr. Abdul Wahab and Mayor G. Ramakrishnan were present.
