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The Citizen
a day ago
- General
- The Citizen
Magakala road and bridge project 100% complete
The Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality (FTLM) continues to improve access and mobility in rural areas. The Magakala Access Road and Bridge Project will soon be handed to the communities. The FTLM's mayor, Eddie Maila, visited the site on May 29 for inspection before its official handover. This project in the FTLM's Ward 39 (Mohlaletsi) is 100% complete. Maila commended the community for working with the municipality and the contractors to ensure that the project is implemented without major hindrances. Before the construction of this road, it was difficult for the community to access essential services such as schools and clinics due to the harsh conditions of the gravel road. Access was especially limited during rainy season as there was no bridge to cross the river. Maila and his team took a walkabout on the four kilometre stretch of the road to assess its condition. He said the completed project will bring much relief to the Magakala community in terms of safer roads and accessibility. Nthabi Tladi, a community member, thanked the mayor and the municipality for implementing the road project, as it was difficult for the residents to conduct their daily business. She said the road is going to change their lives forever. After visiting the Magakala access road, Maila also conducted another inspection at Debeila-Mohlaletsi road. This inspection was done to give the mayor an insight on the challenges raised by the community and other stakeholders on the development of the road project. Maila indicated that the road's completion is long overdue and all the remaining issues must be addressed, so it could be handed over to the community. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Hindu
2 days ago
- The Hindu
Window Trail Inspection of Hubballi–Kulem Section held
General Manager of South Western Railway Mukul Saran Mathur, conducted a detailed Window Trail Inspection of the Hubballi–Kulem section today with a special focus on monsoon preparedness and safety precautions on Wednesday. The inspection covered key areas between Hubballi and Alnavar, where various operational and safety parameters were thoroughly reviewed with special emphasis on readiness for the upcoming monsoon including assessment of bridge and track maintenance works currently in progress, a release said. The General Manager, accompanied by a team from RDSO (Research Designs and Standards Organisation), conducted a comprehensive inspection at Caranzol Station. The condition of signal points was checked and a detailed discussion on the provision of check rails at key locations to enhance safety standards was held. This apart, the site of the recent derailment at Caranzol was meticulously examined to analyse the underlying causes for the mishap and possible remedies were discussed. The General manager examined the signal installations at Dudhsagar Station to verify their efficiency and safety compliance. Emphasising the need for maintaining highest safety standards Mr. Mathur gave several suggestions on enhancing operational reliability. The team also inspected recently renewed track and sleepers laid using the Track Relaying Train (TRT) Machine. During the inspection he was accompanied by Director of Track from RDSO B.P. Singh, DRM of Hubballi Division Bela Meena, principal heads of various departments and senior officials of Hubballi Division.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
AI in education must align with Indian values, says Dharmendra Pradhan at PadhAI conclave
NEW DELHI: 'Artificial Intelligence is not just a technology but a force multiplier and a catalyst for innovation. It is a bridge between empathy and technology,' said union minister for education Dharmendra Pradhan while delivering the valedictory address at the concluding session of 'PadhAI: Conclave on AI in Education' on Wednesday. The two-day event was organised by the Center of Policy Research and Governance (CPRG) and saw participation from policymakers, educationists, and technology leaders. Pradhan highlighted several initiatives taken by the Government of India to advance AI integration in education. He referred to the establishment of Centres of Excellence in AI and the growing emphasis on developing AI tools in Indian languages. He noted that these steps are aiding a transition 'from chalkboards to chipsets,' indicating the shift towards technology-enhanced learning environments. He stressed that integrating AI in school education is now an essential component of modern pedagogy and called on experts to suggest policy-level recommendations for responsible AI adoption in classrooms. The conclave featured sessions that explored how AI can transform teaching and learning practices, address educational inequalities, and enhance administrative efficiency. The event also examined the challenges institutions face in adopting emerging technologies, such as lack of infrastructure, teacher training gaps, and policy coherence. In the opening session of the second day titled 'Future of Institutions: Learning in the Age of AI,' panelists discussed how AI is reshaping the role of traditional educational institutions. Pankaj Arora, chairperson of the National Council for Teacher Education, emphasised that the goal is not to control AI, but to ensure it aligns with India's pluralistic and inclusive educational values. 'Institutions will not disappear,' he said, 'but they must redefine their purpose with a focus on leadership, sports, and culture to stay relevant. ' Uma Kanjilal, acting vice-chancellor of IGNOU, advocated for 'mass scale AI literacy' to enable all stakeholders to understand and benefit from the technology. Professor Payal Mago of Delhi University added that while Indians are highly adaptable, structural and capacity-building measures are needed to support AI integration. Jaideep Gupta from the Railway Board remarked that AI can serve as an effective teaching assistant but cannot replace the ethical and human guidance provided by teachers. CPRG director Ramanand concluded the event by underscoring the importance of collaboration between academia, government, and the technology sector. 'We believe that collaboration, not silos, is key to meaningful technology adoption in education,' he said.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
NH 66 collapses again at Malappuram, raising safety concerns
MALAPPURAM: The NH 66 at Kooriyad, Malappuram, which had previously collapsed on May 19, caved in once again last night. The protective wall gave way, causing soil and stones to fall onto the nearby service road. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. The new collapse occurred just meters away from the spot where the road had given way a few days earlier. Additionally, new cracks have appeared in several sections of the protective wall. As a result of the accident, the service road has further eroded into an adjacent field. The road was constructed by raising soil on a field that floods during rains. The area has been waterlogged since the recent downpours. Allegations have surfaced that the construction proceeded without proper soil testing or a thorough study of the site. An expert team appointed by the Central Government has submitted a report regarding the road collapse, finding design flaws as a major cause. Local residents have staged protests, demanding the demolition of the current road and the construction of a safe bridge in its place. Meanwhile, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament, chaired by KC Venugopal, will examine the incident. The committee is scheduled to meet today to discuss the issue and has requested an explanation from the Secretary of the Central Transport Ministry. The PAC has also asked for details regarding the project's alignment and Detailed Project Report (DPR).
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
New lanes to open this weekend on I-95 North in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — More travel lanes are coming to I-95 in an effort to improve traffic flow on the highway. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced Wednesday that it is preparing to implement changes as part of the Providence Viaduct Project. 'They're going to be very beneficial to traffic and congestion in this area,' RIDOT Director Peter Alviti said. RELATED: New bridge opens connecting I-95 to Route 146 According to Alviti, the viaduct project originally came out of a need to fix 'almost a dozen' structurally deficient bridges in the area. With additional funding, the project also aimed to address congestion in the capital city. While Alviti noted that the two relatively new through lanes that carry traffic past downtown Providence onto I-95 North helped alleviate congestion, he also acknowledged the new traffic patterns have caused further problems. 'The remaining portions of the construction that had been taking place created new traffic patterns for traffic coming onto 95 North from Atwells Avenue, from Route 6 and 10, and from downtown Providence,' Alviti explained. 'All of these entrance ramps crossed onto the highway just before the state office exit ramps and the 146 exit ramps … that created a lot of conflict in traffic coming onto the highway at the same time traffic was moving off.' To address this issue, RIDOT will be opening additional travel lanes on I-95 North and the northbound Providence Viaduct service road at Exit 38. RIDOT said crews will begin working to open the lanes on Friday, May 30. The new lanes are set to officially open on Saturday morning. Those lanes will allow all merges to happen on the service road, getting rid of the 'chronic congestion' around the entrance and exit ramps. 'This makes it safer and makes it easier for people to navigate through,' Alviti added. ALSO READ: I-95 lanes shift in Cranston as major bridge project continues In mid-June, there will be some overnight lane closures while RIDOT works to pave the roads. RIDOT said the I-95 North Viaduct carries 220,000 vehicles every day. Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
