Centre to invest nearly Rs 2 lakh cr on roads
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said his government was investing a mammoth Rs 1,80,000 crore for building highways and road network as part of efforts to develop world-class infrastructure. Laying the foundation stone of the Rs 325-crore elevated highway project here, he said under the ambitious Rs 1,74,000 crore Bharat Nirman …
Another fire in Yamuna Pushta slums
Yet another major fire broke out in Yamuna Pushta slum clusters at Geeta Colony in East Delhi. According to initial estimates, over 250 jhuggis were gutted in the fire. While there were no casualties among the residents, a fire official got injured quelling the flames. The fire was brought under …
LAWDAs demolition drive sparks angry protests
The residents of Khawaja Yarbal, Saida Kadal in the interior of the Dal Lake today resisted the demolition drive of Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) to demolish the bridge. Although, the LAWDA officials were able to demolish half of the bridge they had to move back as the women …
Rs 8 crore for tourism
The west Bengal government will spend nearly Rs 8 crore for promotion of tourism in the state. This was revealed by director , department of tourism, Mr M Sengupta at a programme organized by the Bengal National Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Mayor favours shopping centres for displaced traders
Seeking his impleadment in the matter of demolition of unauthorised constructions and removal of encroachments on public land here, Delhi Mayor Satbir Singh moved the Delhi High Court seeking a series of directions to improve the civic and habitation conditions in the city. A Division Bench comprising Justice Vijender Jain …
Kalasa-Banduri Nala project: talks to resolve dispute fail
A high-level meeting convened by Union Water Resources Minister Saifuddin Soz on Tuesday to resolve the imbroglio over the Kalasa-Banduri Nala project, which seeks to divert 7.5 tmcft of water from the Mahadayi to meet the drinking water needs of north Karnataka, failed after the Goa Government refused to give …
State to spend Rs 800 cr for slum development
The state government has decided to develop slums in and around Bangalore on the lines of Mumbai. Bangalore has 473 slums while the state has over 2,500 slums. The state government has decided to develop slums in and around Bangalore on the lines of Mumbai. Bangalore has 473 slums while …
SC extends deadline for affidavits
While refusing to stay the MCD drive to seal illegal commercial complexes in residential areas in the Capital, the Supreme Court today relaxed the deadline for filing of affidavits by the traders for voluntary closure of their ventures by June 30. The deadline of filing the affidavit, which had expired …
PM to inaugurate Rs 325-cr highway at Panipat
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will lay the foundation stone for a 10-km long highway, which also includes the 3.4-km elevated stretch, at Panipat, Haryana. The Rs 325-crore state-of-the-art highway will pass right through the heart of city and will be executed by the L&T; Panipat Elevated Corridor Pvt Ltd with …
Over 300 huts gutted in Yamuna Pushta fire
A major fire broke out in the Yamuna Pushta jhuggi cluster in Shakarpur area in Delhi. Several fire tenders had to be rushed to the spot and firemen were busy extinguishing the blaze till late in the night. Though senior officers did not give any estimates of casualties, unconfirmed reports …
New parking policy approved
The Delhi Cabinet approved a new policy envisaging developing of 175 new parking sites, 18 new multi-level parking facilities, opening up Delhi Transport Corporation depots for private parking and revision of parking charges to discourage use of private transport. It also approved formation of 43 corridors with 575 km route …
Manipur rallies against dam
A rally and a public meeting were held here on Monday to protest against the Centre's plan to construct a dam at Tipaimukh at the trijunction of Manipur, Mizoram and Assam. The Action Committee Against the Tipaimukh Dam (ACATD), formed by 25 civil organisations, organised the protest on the eve …
Alarming decline in the Capital's water table, warn experts
It is well known that the Capital's water table is on the decline, but what is alarming is that the rate at which it is declining has gone up sharply over the past five years. With areas in Delhi now registering an annual fall in the groundwater table by as …
Eco tourism to boost in State
Madhya Pradesh Government has decided to promote and develop the State as 'Must see destination' both in the country and abroad. This decision was taken after recognising tourism industry as a high-value earner. State Capital would be developed as a tourist hub for leisure and entertainment. Private participation shall play …
Govt grants for farms, ponds : Rs. 1 lakh Jal Ratna Award
The State level 'Jalabhishek' programme was launched by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan and on this occasion he announced that with social support about 1 lakh farms and ponds will also be constructed this year. Apart from this, government will also provide grants to make this project a success. Whereas …
Chief Minister promises goodies
Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, Andhra Pradesh launched the ambitious Integrated Novel Development in Rural Areas and Model Municipal Areas (INDIRAMMA) scheme, aimed at effecting all-round development of rural and urban areas. Lauching the scheme at Padamara Kandriga village in Kapileswarapuram mandal, the Chief Minister said under the new …
Centre caught between devil and the deep sea on sealing of shops
A centre-judiciary confrontation appeared imminent, with the Supreme Court taking strong exception to the regularisation notification issued by the government to overcome troubles over the court order to shut shops illegally run from residential areas. The apex court made it clear that it would not stop sealing of shops and …
MCD clears 229 roads for mixed land use
Using the power vested recently with it by the Union Urban Development Ministry, MCD's Standing Committee today passed a resolution to bring 229 roads within the ambit of mixed land use. The resolution, aimed at bringing relief to traders by circumventing the Supreme Court's order on sealing shops in residential …
