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Govt Working On Policy To Make National Highways Pothole Free By Year-End: Gadkari

editor September 28, 2023

New Delhi, Sep 28: According to Union minister Nitin Gadkari, the government is developing a plan to guarantee that there are no potholes on national highways by the end of the year and that built-operate-transfer (BOT) roads are favoured since they are better maintained. The Road Transport and Highways Ministry is finalising performance-based maintenance and short-term maintenance contracts with the goal of having all national highways free of potholes by the end of this year.BOT, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), and Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) are the three main methods used to build roads. "Roads built under the EPC style need maintenance very quickly, whereas roads built under the BOT mode are better built because the contractor is aware that he will be responsible for paying for upkeep for the next 15-20 years. At a media briefing on several projects of his ministry, the Road Transport and Highways Minister stated, "That is why we have decided for the construction of roads under the BOT mode in a big way." Gadkari said the government is conducting a safety evaluation of the nation's highways, noting that rainfall can damage highways and result in potholes.According to him, a programme is being developed to guarantee that there are no potholes on the nation's highways, and young engineers will be employed to help the effort succeed. Anurag Jain, the secretary for road transport and highways, stated that the ministry has completed the mapping of the 1,46,000 km of national highways and is finalising performance-based maintenance and short-term maintenance contracts to fill potholes by December of this year. BOT projects entail the risky funding, construction, and operation of transportation projects for a concession period of 20–30 years by private investors. User fees or tolls are subsequently used by the developers to recoup their investments.In EPC projects, the developer is paid by the government to build the highway, and the government keeps the toll money. (Agencies) [caption id="attachment_3307" align="alignnone" width="300"] Govt Working On Policy To Make National Highways Pothole Free By Year-End: Gadkari[/caption]

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Punjab Govt Misusing Its Power : Chugh

editor September 28, 2023

New Delhi, Sep 28: The Punjab Aam Aadmi Party administration was accused by the BJP on Thursday of abusing its authority and acting out of retaliation, only hours after Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira was detained by the state police on drug-related charges. Tarun Chugh, the national general secretary of the BJP, concurred with the Congress in criticising Khaira's arrest. In response to a query on the arrest, he remarked that it is sad that a government that arrived in the name of "transformation" is abusing its authority and consistently engaging in politics based on retaliation. "Action should be taken if there is something wrong, but it should not be borne out of the spirit of revenge," he stated. On Thursday morning, Khaira was detained by the Punjab Police in relation to a drug case from 2015. (Agencies) [caption id="attachment_3304" align="alignnone" width="300"] Punjab Govt Misusing Its Power : Chugh[/caption]

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Canada should share evidence with India: Omar

editor September 28, 2023

SRINAGAR: Omar Abdullah, the head of the National Conference, said on Thursday that Canada should provide India with the proof of its accusations regarding the death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar so that New Delhi can, if necessary, take "corrective measures." "Canada claims that India was responsible for some occurrence there. According to Abdullah, they ought to give India access to the evidence. He claimed that S. Jaishankar, the minister for external affairs, had stated that India would respond if Ottawa shared its proof with New Delhi. The same thing was said by India at the UN as well. If there is any proof, the foreign minister urged you to provide it. After that, India would take any necessary corrective action that is required. Only verbal allegations would not be effective; India should be given the proof, according to Abdullah, who served as the state minister for foreign affairs in the Vajpayee administration. The previous chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir expressed regret at the tension in relations between India and Canada. "The two nations had positive relations, whether it was through trade or interpersonal interactions. There would be study trips from our pupils, he continued. Following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's suspicions of a ''possible'' participation of Indian spies in the killing of Nijjar in June, the relations between India and Canada came under intense strain.India has dismissed the accusations as "absurd" and "motivated," and in retaliation for Ottawa's removal of an Indian official over the matter, has also expelled a senior Canadian ambassador. [caption id="attachment_3301" align="alignnone" width="300"] Canada should share evidence with India: Omar[/caption]

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6 Infra Projects Worth Rs 52,000 Cr Recommended For Approval : PM Gati Shakti

editor September 28, 2023

NEW DELHI, Sept 28: According to a Thursday official announcement, six infrastructure projects for roads and railroads totaling Rs 52,000 crore have been recommended for sanction under the PM Gati Shakti initiative. Since the introduction of PM Gati Shakti, NPG has evaluated 112 projects, with a total estimated value of Rs 11.53 lakh crore, it stated. On September 27, the 56th Network Planning Group (NPG) meeting evaluated these six initiatives. Six project proposals, comprising four projects from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and two projects from the Ministry of Railways, with a total project cost of roughly Rs 52,000 crore, were evaluated at the group meeting under PM Gati Shakti, according to the ministry of commerce and industry.Every two weeks, the inter-ministerial NPG convenes and evaluates infrastructure projects to guarantee multi-modality, coordinated efforts, and all-encompassing development in and around the project location. The goal of the effort was to create an integrated infrastructure and save logistical costs. The NPG is the conduit for all infrastructure projects for connectivity and logistics costing more than Rs 500 crore. Before the project may be approved by the Public Investment Board (PIB) or Department of Expenditure under the finance ministry, the NPG must provide its permission.The majority of the initiatives the group suggests are in the areas of transportation (roads, trains, and cities). The NMP has a number of layers of geospatial data that display all land records, as well as the area's physical and social infrastructure, in one location. To maximise the impact of an investment, it has been created for quicker planning and better design. For unified planning and integration of the ideas, the NPG is represented by representatives from several connectivity infrastructure ministries and departments, including their heads of network planning division. Before creating a DPR (Detailed Project Report) during the planning stage, all of these departments first request approval from the NPG. Following the NPG's acceptance, the project goes through the customary steps of receiving Cabinet and finance ministry approval.The portal offers access to more than 1,400 layers of data, including those pertaining to land, ports, forests, and highways. The portal is increasingly being used by many ministries, including social sector departments and states, and it is assisting in the appropriate planning of projects, according to the statement. (Agencies) [caption id="attachment_3297" align="alignnone" width="300"] 6 Infra Projects Worth Rs 52,000 Cr Recommended For Approval : PM Gati…

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Congress MLA Sukhpal Khaira detained In 2015 Drugs Case

editor September 28, 2023

Chandigarh, Sept 28: On Thursday morning, Punjab Police detained Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira in connection with a 2015 narcotics case, according to official sources. Around six in the morning, Khaira's Chandigarh home was raided by a Punjab Police squad under the direction of Superintendent of Police Manjeet Singh. The MLA's son broadcast live on Facebook that a Punjab Police team had arrived at their home to arrest Khaira. Khaira could be seen disputing with the police officers and demanding to see the arrest warrant in the footage.Additionally, the Bholath politician was observed enquiring about the identities of the police personnel who took part in the raid. The police officer informed him that he was being detained in connection with a Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act case. Khaira inquired as to where they were taking him, and a policeman said that they were taking him to Jalalabad in Fazilka. Official sources state that Khaira was detained as a result of an inquiry into the 2015 case conducted by a special investigation team headed by Deputy Inspector General of Police Swapan Sharma.The Congress MLA, who has criticised the AAP government on a number of occasions, attacked the Bhagwant Mann administration, claiming that "jungle raj" was in effect in the state and that he was being detained in a "false" case. The AAP government was criticised by the Punjab Congress for engaging in political vengeance. Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, the head of the Congress state unit, and Partap Singh Bajwa, the leader of the opposition, both fiercely denounced Khaira's detention.After Khaira's detention, Warring went to his house and saw his son Mehtab Khaira and other family members. He declared that they support the Bholath MLA. The head of the Punjab Congress questioned the police action, inquiring as to what sort of investigation the Punjab police had carried out that resulted in Khaira's arrest after eight years. Warring remarked, "It shows that 'jungle raj' is prevailing in the state," and he questioned why Chandigarh Police were not present during the Punjab Police action.Warring claimed in a post on X that Sukhpal Khaira's recent arrest "smacks of political vendetta. It is an effort by the AAP government in Punjab to intimidate the opposition and a ruse to divert attention from important concerns. We firmly support Sukhpal Khaira and will pursue this conflict to its inevitable conclusion. "The arrest of senior Congress leader Sukhpal Khaira is very regrettable," remarked Bajwa. The Punjabi AAP administration has fallen to an all-time low and turned to vengeance politics. Sukhpal Singh Khaira has been vocal and open in his criticism of the wrongdoings and irregularities carried out by the government of CM Bhagwant Mann."The Punjab Congress under the ambit of the law will leave no stone unturned to get him released," he continued. The drug case was reported in Jalalabad, Fazilka, in March 2015. The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act was used to condemn nine people who had been arrested in the case. Two Pakistani SIM cards, 24 gold biscuits, a country-made pistol, a.315-bore pistol, and 2 kilogrammes of heroin were also found on them by the police. Later on, Khaira's surfaced during the police investigation.The trial court proceedings against Khaira, who was called as an additional accused in the case, were, however, stayed by the Supreme Court in 2017. The Enforcement Directorate detained him in 2021 on suspicion of money laundering related to the cocaine case from the previous year. In 2022, bail was granted for him. The summoning order against Khaira in the 2015 narcotics case was revoked by the top court in February 2023. (Agencies) [caption id="attachment_3290" align="alignnone" width="300"] Congress MLA Sukhpal…

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Div Com reviews progress of implementation of government schemes, development works in Jammu

editor September 28, 2023

JAMMU: Ramesh Kumar, the Divisional Commissioner Jammu, presided over a meeting of district officers on Wednesday with a focus on the assessment of ongoing development projects, including the implementation of departmental schemes, Central Sponsored Schemes, and other developmental initiatives in Jammu District. The meeting took place in Jammu's PWD Guest House. Deputy Commissioner Jammu Sachin Kumar Vaishya gave a thorough introduction to the meeting's agenda and the district's development profile. Through a power point presentation, the DC informed the Div Com of the current state of each department's ongoing schemes.The Divisional Commissioner received a thorough update on the important projects and development activities now taking place in the district, as well as information on the physical and monetary successes made under the District Capex and UT components. The Div Com instructed Executive Engineer REW Jammu to put all works funded by DDC, BDC, and PRI grants out to bid while analysing RDD's performance. The Div Com further stated that "Works under District & UT Capex budget should also be tendered and early completion of all developmental works in approved plan must be ensured."In-depth reviews of the Social Welfare, Rural Development, Urban Local Bodies, PWD, PMGSY, JPDCL, Jal Shakti, School Education, Agriculture and Allied Departments, Employment, ICDS, Industries, Sheep Husbandry, and Animal Husbandry programmes' development were conducted by the Div Com. The Divisional Commissioner emphasised the need of collaboration amongst stakeholder departments and gave the Deputy Commissioner the responsibility of calling a meeting with the ACD, CEO, BDOs, XEN REW, XEN PWD (R&B), and contractors to make sure that development goals are met within the allotted time frame.The Div Com recommended to attain the financial targets within the shortest amount of time and directed for 100% expenditure under various initiatives while taking note of the meagre expenditure by some sectors. The Divisional Commissioner made clear during a discussion of rural sanitation efforts the necessity of creating an efficient mechanism through Common Service Centres (CSCs) for the better management of rural assets. The Divisional Commissioner gave instructions to the Rural Development Department to give priority to the distribution of homes to landless people in order to ensure the success of the AWAS Plus programme after reviewing the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) program's development. Additionally, he gave instructions to municipal officials to speed up the saturation of PMAY-U cases in metropolitan areas. The Divisional Commissioner emphasised the necessity of reaching 100% saturation and placing a priority on the development of Tube Wells when discussing the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) works' progress. The Div Com instructed the department to "increase the men and machinery to complete works as soon as possible." The Divisional Commissioner requested the Engineers of PMGSY, PWD, and REW to expedite ongoing road projects and ensure prompt maintenance when talking about road connection. Additionally, he emphasised the need for bush trims, divider cleaning, and pothole repair. The Divisional Commissioner requested holding awareness-raising or sensitization workshops for beneficiaries when examining Social Welfare plans because of the necessity to address problems experienced by seniors. Additionally, he examined the standing of the scholarships being provided to the students.The Divisional Commissioner emphasised the development of opportunities for self-employment, gave instructions for developing the district employment plan, and pushed for the quick implementation of beneficiary-oriented programmes in line with market demand and skilled workforce mapping. The Div Com also evaluated the advancements made in relation to various programmes, including PM Kisan, KCC, Soil Health Card, PMDP, PMKSY, PMSSS, PMAGY, ISSS, NSAP, scholarship programmes, BADP, etc. The Div Com stated that inter department coordination is essential to resolving developmental bottlenecks and timely completion of works during the meeting, which also covered issues inhibiting the developmental projects.In the wider public interest, he requested that the police cooperate to meet predetermined goals within predetermined time frames. The Divisional Commissioner gave the Chief Engineer JPDCL instructions to speed up work on power infrastructure argumentation and ensure 24-hour energy supply in relation to the district's power situation. The Divisional Commissioner emphasised the significance of digital penetration across the district and urged all departments to take a public-friendly approach in their operations. The Div Com looked over measures to stop drug usage as well. The SSP provided a comprehensive summary of the steps done to combat the drug epidemic. The Div Com emphasised holding awareness campaigns in villages, colleges, and schools.The Div Com instructed DMO Jammu to coordinate with police & Revenue authorities to stop unlawful mining in the Jammu district while monitoring the operation of the mining department. Director of Tourism for Jammu, Vivekanand Rai, Senior Superintendent of Police, Chandan Kohli, ADC, Harvinder Singh, ADDC, Romesh Chander, CPO, Joginder Katoch, as well as HoDs and district officers from all the important departments, were present at the meeting. [caption id="attachment_3281" align="alignnone" width="300"] Div Com reviews progress of…

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Farooq Abdullah to chair meeting of J&K Opposition parties on October 3

editor September 28, 2023

SRINAGAR: On October 3, the president of the National Conference (NC), Farooq Abdullah, has summoned a conference of the opposition parties in Jammu and Kashmir to address the political climate in the union territory. According to CPI(M) leader M Y Tarigami, an invitation to the conference, which Abdullah would preside over, has been given to the heads of all opposition parties. He stated, "Leaders of opposition parties are set to meet on October 3, 2023 at 2:30 pm at Dr. Farooq Abdullah's Jammu residence to discuss the political situation. [caption id="attachment_3278" align="alignnone" width="300"] Farooq Abdullah to chair meeting of J&K Opposition parties on October 3[/caption]

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LG addresses Utthan Foundation Trust’s seminar at Ghazipur; pays tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya

editor September 28, 2023

GHAZIPUR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha spoke at a seminar held by the Utthan Foundation Trust in Ghazipur to honour Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya's birthday. The Lt. Governor paid respect to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya and stated that the great visionary leader's Integral Humanism Mantra is directing the socio-economic, cultural, and spiritual development of society as it moves towards independence and Viksit Bharat. "New perspectives and decisions lay the groundwork for a developing society. We stand on the cusp of a new era with rising expectations and unified in resolve to create the 21st century India's century, the Lt Governor remarked. "Resolve is the actual force and collective strength of a society.The Lt. Governor spoke at the memorial ceremony about the efforts made by the government for inclusive development under the Prime Minister's direction. He claimed that the nation's nine years of development had given all sectors a new spirit of tenacity and given us an incomparable strength and self-assurance. The Lt. Governor declared that "our economy stands tall among top economies" and that "our standing has increased following successful G20 Presidency and New Delhi Leaders' Declaration." In addition to being a global leader, India is ensuring that the Global South and the Global North work together to address the challenges of climate change and accomplish the aim of inclusive development.The Lt. Governor acknowledged the veteran Jan Sangh members during the event and gave awards to tribal youngsters who had achieved success in a variety of sports and were beneficiaries of the Utthan Foundation Trust. The event was attended by Sachidanand Rai, president of the Utthan Foundation Trust, as well as members of the Trust, notable figures, young people, and a sizable crowd. [caption id="attachment_3275" align="alignnone" width="300"] LG addresses Utthan Foundation Trust's seminar at Ghazipur; pays tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya[/caption]

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Mehbooba : BJP Delaying Local Bodies Polls In J&K As It Realised It Will Be Wiped Out

editor September 27, 2023

SRINAGAR, Sep 27: Mehbooba Mufti , PDP chief, said on Wednesday that the BJP is "delaying" the panchayat and local body elections in Jammu and Kashmir because it has "sensed defeat" and suggested that, if it wins back power, the ruling party at the federal level may abolish the electoral process nationwide. The BJP is postponing the poll because they understand that they would be completely destroyed in Jammu and that the parties and systems they tried to impose in Kashmir are failing because the population is not ready to accept them.The previous chief minister of J-K claimed that the BJP used to "indulge in a drama" and demonstrate to the entire world that they were in charge of organising elections for panchayats and local bodies in J-K. "I believe they have stopped this farce now. On the one hand, these individuals claim before the Supreme Court that things have changed for the better in J-K since Article 370 was repealed and that the populace is content. On the other hand, the same government now asserts that J-K's security (situation) prevents the holding of elections, she said.You can see for yourself how many contradictions there are, she said. Mehbooba claimed that the actual cause was that all of the BJP's "experiments" in J-K, particularly in the valley, had been a failure. "They attempted to develop a hybrid political structure, but it was unsuccessful. The people of Jammu have turned against them; they are out on the streets; and they are aware that the BJP has duped them by inciting them to support Kashmir, by inflicting losses upon them, by inciting conflict among J-K residents, and by sowing Hindu-Muslim division.The BJP, according to the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, does not accept the Constitution and seeks to overthrow the nation's democratic system from J-K. "The BJP will end the election system not only in J-K, but possibly in the entire country in the coming years," she claimed, if it wins the Lok Sabha elections and returns to power. (Agencies) [caption id="attachment_3263" align="alignnone" width="300"] Mehbooba : BJP Delaying Local Bodies Polls In J&K As It Realised It Will…

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India will soon emerge as global economic powerhouse: PM

editor September 27, 2023

GUJARAT: The goal, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is to make India a global growth engine. He also predicted that India will soon become a global economic superpower. Speaking during a celebration to honour the conclusion of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit's 20 years, Modi claimed that while the idea for a "Vibrant Gujarat" was first planted as a modest seed, it has since grown into a large tree. "We created Vibrant Gujarat to transform the state into India's economic engine." After 2014, our goal has been to transform India into a global growth engine, he told an audience of executives and industrialists. We are at a point when, in his words, "India will soon emerge as a global economic powerhouse." The prime minister promised that India would be one of the top three economies in the world "in front of your eyes" in a few years.Modi emphasised how the Vibrant Gujarat events, which had humble beginnings, have grown into an institution and that several governments have since imitated it by holding their own investment summits. Modi compared the success of Vibrant Gujarat and how it went through several stages to Swami Vivekanada's observation that every effort goes through three stages: first it is derided, then it encounters opposition, and eventually it is accepted, especially when the idea is ahead of its time. The prime minister added that the success of Vibrant Gujarat happened at a time when the federal government (the previous UPA administration) was ''indifferent'' to the state's economic development. [caption id="attachment_3260" align="alignnone" width="300"] India will soon emerge as global economic powerhouse: PM[/caption]

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