Ajit demands Harit Pradesh made out of 22 districts
The national Chairman of the Lok Dal, Mr Ajit Singh, has threatened a Mahabharata for carving out a Harit Pradesh. He said the Pandavas had fought a Mahabharata for getting only five villages. "We are demanding 22 districts for setting up of Harit Pradesh,' he said. Mr Ajit Singh, who …
Valleys model village: Many a slip between cup and lip
The developmental work, in first ever announced model village Kreeri-Baramulla, among 119 approved model villages in Jammu and Kashmir state approved by the State and the central government, demands prompt action if the ground realities are to be taken into consideration.
Sheila projects 10% growth, gets Rs 5,100 cr in Delhi`s kitty
The Planning Commission has approved Rs 5,100 crore for Delhi's plan outlay for the year 2005-06. This, however, doesn't contain allocations for the power sector, and is expected to spur infrastructure development ahead of the Commonwealth Games in 2010. Of the Rs 5,100 crore, 90 per cent will be financed …
Ghulam Nabi moots Mega City Scheme
Pushing ahead with its urban reforms, the Urban Development Ministry is planning to link release of central assistance for infrastructure development of cities and towns under 'Mega City Scheme' (MCS) and 'Integrated Development of Small and Medium Towns' for undertaking of reforms by states and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). Initiated …
Delhi`s annual Plan fixed at Rs 5,100 cr
The annual Plan for Delhi for the next fiscal has been fixed at Rs 5,100 crore here at a meeting between the Chief Minister, Ms Sheila Dikshit, and the Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, Dr Montek Singh Ahluwalia. In his remarks, Dr Ahluwalia lauded the State for its performance in urban …
No hawking in Chandni Chowk during festivals: SC
The Supreme Court today declined to grant any concession to the hawkers and part-time shopkeepers from carrying business during the period of Ramzan and Dasehra in Chandni Chowk area, which has been declared a non-hawking zone. A Bench comprising Justice B P Singh and Justice S H Kapadia dismissed the …
Chandni Chowk to stay closed to hawkers: SC
The Supreme Court refused to modify its earlier order declaring Chandni Chowk a "no-hawking zone' and refused to entertain an application moved by some shopkeepers and hawkers. The stretch from Jain Mandir to Fatehpuri will thus remain off-bounds for hawkers even during Ramzan. Hawkers and patriwalas had moved an application …
India ranks 5th among world`s tourist hotspots
It's coming of age of India on the world tourist map. Overseas holidayers and travellers from across the globe have put India in the Top Five list of most attractive and satisfying holiday destinations in the world, ahead of several developed and traditional hotspots like US, France, Singapore and South …
English countryside threatened by urbanisation - Report
England's countryside is in danger of disappearing within a generation if urban sprawl and a decline in farming are not halted, a pressure group said. In a report entitled "Your countryside, your choice" the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) paints a picture of an England of 2035 blighted by …
Delhi goes KL way, opts for monorail
It's official. Monorail is coming to town. Even before completion of a feasibility study, Delhi government has decided to implement the transport system as a 60-km feeder service to various stations of Delhi Metro. This, despite the fact that internationally, the system has only been implemented in amusement parks or …
Building plans to be must for rural areas
The sub-committee set up by the MCD to look into the issue of building bylaws to be implemented in rural and urban villages passed Commissioner Rakesh Mehta's proposal to allow construction only on the basis of sanctioned building plans. So far, Lal Dora and extended abadi areas had been exempt …
Tourism Ministry to launch Rs. 3.5 b infrastructure development project
The Tourism Ministry and the Sri Lanka Tourist Board will launch a Rs. 3.5 billion infrastructure development project to develop tourism soon. Minister of Industries, Investment Promotion and Tourism Anura Bandaranaike in his address to the Tourist Hotels Association (THASL) and Association of inbound tour operators (SLAITO) AGM at the …
Jama Masjid case: HC dismisses petition
The MCD today informed the Delhi High Court that it was not dispossessing licensed squatters from Jama Masjid in the Walled City in New Delhi and clarified that the ongoing drive was only aimed at removing illegal constructions and encroachments from the area. "We are neither dispossessing licensed squatters nor …
Blore metro rail gets a green signal
The Public Investment Board (PIB) has finally approved the much-delayed Bangalore metro rail project. The metro clearance has been given minus the assurance that the Centre will provide tax exemption. The tax exemptions sought by the Bangalore metro, which amount to Rs 492 crore, is likely to become a bone …
Capital roads in for a facelift
With the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) planning major technological upgradation in its road-making methods, Lutyens' Delhi is all set for a total makeover. The civic body's ambitious plans for improving a total of 139 roads will hopefully ensure a smooth ride for commuters and make driving a pleasure with …
DDA behind mushrooming of slums in city: HC
The Delhi High Court has held Delhi Development Authority's (DDA) poor town planning responsible for slums to mushroom in the Capital. "One of the principal cause of proliferation of slums in Delhi is that the DDA has not been earmarking housing for the weaker sections of the society around industrial …
Each tourism project to get Rs 50 cr for development
To give a big push to the tourism sector, the Government is formulating a new scheme that could see a quantum jump in the funds being made available for infrastructure development at tourism sites. The new scheme being drawn up by the Ministry of Tourism and Planning Commission proposes providing …
Ircon, Malaysian co sign pact for Delhi monorail study
The State-run Ircon International Ltd has signed an agreement with a Malaysian firm to conduct a feasibility study for building a monorail network in the national capital, as a feeder service to Delhi Metro rail network. Ircon has signed a memorandum of agreement with Monorail Malaysia Technology Sdn Bhd (MMT), …
Tourist arrivals up by 16.4 pc in August
Tourist arrivals to Nepal by air in the month of August saw a 16.4 percent growth as compared to the same month last year, according to the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation. The total number of foreign tourists in this period surged to a total of 25,974 as …
Remove encroachments around Jama Masjid: HC
The Delhi High Court has issued strict orders to the civic agencies to clear all encroachments in and around Jama Masjid.Giving time to the authorities to submit a report in this regard by September 15, the court held, in the event of failure to comply with the court's orders, the …
