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Hindustan Times
18-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Unnecessary power cuts in Lucknow won't be tolerated: Minister to officials
Amid rising temperatures, Uttar Pradesh energy minister AK Sharma conducted a surprise inspection of the 33/11 kV power substation at CG City under the Raj Bhavan division here to assess power supply management and operational readiness. Reviewing the substation's logbook and load panel, Sharma examined the power transformer load and directed officials to ensure uninterrupted power supply in line with rising demand. The substation, with a capacity of 2×10 MVA, supplies power to areas, including Yahiyamau, Chhatnagar, Swati City, Ektanagar and Prithvipuram through three public feeders. Expressing displeasure over repeated shutdowns for maintenance on the same feeder, the minister instructed officials to complete all repair work in a single instance to minimise disruptions. He emphasised that unnecessary power cuts, tripping and low voltage issues in Lucknow would not be tolerated. Sharma directed officials to swiftly address transformer damage or malfunction, maintain cleanliness around power equipment and promptly resolve power interruptions reported via the 1912 helpline. Non-responsive staff members would face strict action, he warned. Sharma also urged consumers to cooperate in curbing power theft and conserving energy. The state government, he said, had undertaken extensive upgrades in power infrastructure over the past three years, including the replacement of dilapidated lines, poles and transformers and capacity augmentation under the RDSS scheme and business plan at an investment of ₹24,000-25,000 crore. Senior officials, including executive engineer, SDO and junior engineers, were present during the inspection.
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Business Standard
04-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
BEST to rationalise bus routes to improve Mumbai Metro Line 3 connectivity
In a bid to enhance last-mile connectivity, complementing the upcoming launch of the second phase of the Mumbai Metro 3 Line, the BEST undertaking has proposed rationalising 32 bus routes in 2025. According to official documents accessed by PTI, the plan includes augmentation on 13 routes (464 trips), diversion of six routes (264 trips), extension of three routes (78 trips), and curtailment of 10 routes (435 trips), totalling 1,241 trips. This initiative is expected to reduce average passenger wait times by up to 15 minutes. Last month, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reviewed the financial condition of rihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST), which operates a fleet of around 2,800 busesdown from 4,500 a decade agoand serves over 30 lakh passengers daily in Mumbai and surrounding areas. During the review meeting, BEST presented its route rationalisation strategy in anticipation of the full rollout of Mumbai Metro Line 3 (ColabaBKCAarey), also known as the Aqua Line. The second phase of the underground corridor, between BKC and Worli Naka, is slated for launch soon, with the final phase of Cuffe Parade expected in the coming months. The first phase (Aarey JVLR to BKC) was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in October 2024. Apart from route rationalisation, BEST plans to deploy 29 additional buses on 17 routes for Phase II and 50 buses on 30 routes for Phase III. Currently, the transport body operates 45 and 84 buses, respectively, on these routes. According to BEST officials, the rationalisation aims to integrate the bus network with operational metro corridors, provide feeder services, and plug gaps in connectivity. Additionally, more buses will also be deployed on high-demand routes during peak hours. The new operations will follow a ring-route pattern, linking metro stations with suburban rail hubs and commercial centres. BEST, Mumbai's second-largest public transport service after the suburban railway network (used by over 75 lakh commuters daily), has been facing its worst financial crisis in years. Passenger service revenue has fallen below Rs 700 crore in the last two fiscal years. The transport body has also proposed a fare revision, which has received a green signal from the Mumbai civic body and the Regional Transport Authority. Once the minutes of the authority's meeting are signed, the implementation of revised fares will be decided, officials said. The proposed changes include doubling the minimum fare for the initial 5 km and removing the fare cap of Rs 20 (non-AC) and Rs 25 (AC) for journeys beyond 20 km. The revised fare is expected to generate an additional Rs 590 crore in annual ticketing revenue, officials said.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Fort Carson units deploy to Southern border to support CBP
(FORT CARRSON, Colo.) — Soldiers from two different units from Fort Carson have deployed, as an immediate augmentation of military active-duty forces in the Southern border. Approximately 150 soldiers from the 759th Military Police Battalion Headquarters and the 569th Combat Engineer Company-Armored from Fort Carson deployed to the border to support the 2,500 service members already deployed who are supporting Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Fort Carson said the units were called for by President Donald Trump to the Southern Border to 'protect and defend the territorial integrity of the United States.' The 150 soldiers from Fort Carson, will also be joined by soldiers from bases in Texas, Kentucky, New York, Georgia, Kansas, and Washington. Overall, about 1,500 active-duty personnel will be sent to the border to support CBP. According to Fort Carson, the units will operate under the direction of U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and Joint Task Force North. Previously, USNORTHCOM said the exact number of personnel will fluctuate as units rotate people and more forces are deployed once planning efforts are finalized. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
