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India Gazette
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Odisha: BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi to build coaching institutes with
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], June 19 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi will be building coaching institutes, which double as a library and reading centre in Odisha's Khorda district will be funded through a newly devised 'convergence model' for proper utilisation of the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Division (MPLAD) funds. Sarangi said that she will also be teaching at these institutes on a volunteer basis. Under the convergence model devised with the Khordha District Collector, half or more of the funds needed for development projects will be provided through MPLAD, and the other half will come from various central and state government schemes. 'I have devised a convergence model to properly utilise MPLADs (Members of Parliament Local Area Development Division) funds. We have decided to build a coaching institute that doubles as a library and reading centre, each in the eight blocks under my constituency. Each will cost Rs 53 lakh. Rs 30 lakh have been contributed through MPLADs by me. The remaining Rs 23 lakh will come from four different central and state government schemes, contributed by the DC,' Sarangi told ANI on Wednesday. The BJP MP has also said that she wants to build libraries in each of the 156 Panchayats in her constituency, with half of the cost being given through MPLAD and the other half funded through schemes. 'Additionally, we want a library worth Rs 10 lakh in each of the 156 Panchayats under my constituency... I would contribute Rs 5 lakh, and the DC will contribute the remaining Rs 5 lakh from different schemes... The local youth organisations or senior citizens welfare organisations will manage these libraries... All of this will be free of cost... Once this project is successful, we will document it properly. It should be a model at the national level,' she said. Under the MPLAD schemes, each MP has the choice to suggest to the District Collector for works to the tune of Rs.5 Crores per annum to be taken up in his/her constituency. Notably, the Rajya Sabha Members of Parliament can recommend works in one or more districts in the State from where he/she has been elected. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Inaugurated in March, toilets still under renovation in civil hospital
Nearly two months after chief minister Bhagwant Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal inaugurated the renovated works at the civil hospital here, few toilets are still far from being functional. The male toilet in the emergency and trauma ward, the toilets outside the labour room and the ones towards the rear of the mother and child section are still being renovated. There is a single user toilet near the emergency ward's entrance, but it is mostly used by patients and is also occupied. The male attendants of the patients in the emergency or trauma wards either use the toilets in the OPD, but as it closes after OPD hours, or go to the first-floor male ward to the other side of the building. The renovation had been touted as a very big step towards bringing the hospital on par with corporate hospitals. According to a senior hospital official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, there was no deadline for the completion of renovation work of these toilets. The renovation work was led by Rajya Sabha member Sanjeev Arora, who is also AAP's candidate for the upcoming Ludhiana West bypolls, under the MPLAD scheme. The CM had inaugurated the renovations on March 18 in an elaborate event. Civil hospital's senior medical officer Dr Harpreet Singh said, 'The toilets in the wards are all working now. Just a few are remaining and the work would be completed soon.'
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Time of India
Biz zone under CCTV watch to check crimes, respond to emergencies
1 2 Kolkata: The Kolkata Police will install 53 more CCTV cameras at 40 spots in KMC's ward 23, focusing on Posta and Jorasanko, where daily transactions amount to several crores. The initiative comes in response to recurring thefts, pickpocketing, and fraud, and impersonation cases. A recent incident involved the theft of 400g of gold jewellery from a merchant's employee by an individual posing as a CBI officer. The targeted area includes localities, like Hanspukur and Adibashitala's Sonapatti, that sees hundreds of thousands of daily visitors for commercial activities. The expansion will also cover almost all major intersections, including Kalakar Street-Devendra Dutta Lane crossing, Shibtala Street-Baikuntha Seth Lane crossing, and KK Tagore Street-Rabindra Sarani crossing. "The new surveillance system will enable both Lalbazar and Posta PS to directly monitor all streets in the area," said a joint CP. The project, estimated to cost Rs 20 lakh, will be carried out using the MPLAD scheme. It has been decided that all cameras will be 5 MP Bullet IP. The project is likely to be completed before Durga Puja, said sources. "The camera will be connected through a fibre optic cable with the help of other equipment. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pinga-Pinga e HBP? Tome isso 1x ao dia se tem mais de 40 anos Portal Saúde do Homem Clique aqui Undo The last-mile connections will terminate to an Optical Line Transmission at Posta PS. It will record at least 21 days of footage for each camera," the technical details of the tender suggest. "This extensive CCTV network will serve as a force multiplier for our police force," said a DCP. "The strategic placement of cameras will help us monitor pedestrian flow, prevent crime, and respond more quickly to emergencies." Local business owners and residents are expected to benefit from the enhanced security measures, though some questioned if this will mean lesser cop presence in the area.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
MP Manish Tewari inaugurates redeveloped park in Sec 30
1 2 Chandigarh: Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari on Saturday inaugurated the newly developed green belt park in Sector 30-A. Addressing the gathering, the MP said that the development of the park marks a significant milestone in the city's efforts to provide inclusive, accessible, and eco-friendly recreational spaces. Spread across 3.5 acres, the park has been redeveloped under various funding heads, with a total investment exceeding Rs 77.65 lakh. He said as part of landscaping, the park now features three aesthetically designed huts for public rest, 40 durable steel pipe benches, and a wide variety of decorative plants, including golden cypress, ornamental shrubs, ground covers, and palm species — creating a lush, vibrant environment. While briefing about the features of the green belt, Cong councillor Taruna Mehta said a 1,250-meter-long cement concrete walking and jogging track, constructed under the ward development fund, promotes health and wellness among residents. A modern public toilet block has also been added, ensuring hygiene and convenience for daily visitors. She said additionally, the mayor development fund supported the construction of boundary wall (toewalls) beneath existing MS flat railings in various parts of the park, enhancing safety and visual appeal. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo She said to further encourage evening use, the entire area is now well-lit with 55 energy-efficient lights. A dedicated outdoor gym zone, equipped with 8 fitness units, has been installed to promote physical activity among all age groups. Sec 41 gets 22 CCTV cameras Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari also inaugurated CCTV cameras installed under the MPLAD scheme in Sector 41A in the presence of area councillor Hardeep Singh Buterla, senior officers of MC, and prominent residents of the area. Under this project, 22 high-resolution CCTV cameras have been strategically installed at various points in the locality to monitor the entry and exit of people and enhance overall safety. The system is supported by 5 digital video recorders (DVRs) at different locations to ensure continuous and reliable surveillance. The project has been executed at an estimated cost of Rs 5 lakh.
Hindustan Times
04-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
U.P. cabinet decision: Homestay, bed & breakfast policy cleared
The state cabinet on Tuesday approved the Uttar Pradesh Bed and Breakfast (B and B) and Homestay Policy 2025 to improve services and provide better options for stay to the pilgrims and tourists in the state. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath presided over the meeting of the state cabinet that also provides for financial incentives and grants to the homestay and B and B units. Briefing media persons about the state cabinet's decisions, finance minister Suresh Khanna said the state cabinet gave nod to 10 proposals. He said UP Homestay and B and B Policy provides for housing facilities in up to six rooms (12 beds). Khanna said a committee headed by district magistrate and comprising district police chief (or representative) and others would grant permission to run the homestay services. He said the units would provide housing facilities for a period of up to seven days along with a provision of extension with permission. Khanna said the application fee for four categories of homestays would be ₹500 to ₹750 in rural areas and ₹2,000 to ₹3,500 in urban areas. Khanna said Uttar Pradesh, with a rich cultural heritage and historical sites, is a major attraction for pilgrims and tourists. In the absence of any homestay, B and B policy, those running such facilities had to register them with the Nidhi Plus portal of the Union tourism ministry and a certificate was being issued to them following registration. ₹200 cr for building Annapurna Bhawans The state cabinet approved a proposal to provide a sum of ₹200 crore for construction of Annapurna Bhawans for running model fair price shops. Minister for finance Suresh Khanna said the Annapurna Bhawan is constructed with a cost of ₹8.5 lakh in 484 square feet area and those running the fair price shops are allowed to keep other items as well. He said 3,534 Annapurna Bhawans have been constructed and 2,000 are under construction in the state. He said the Annapurna Bhawans were till now being constructed with the funds from MNREGA, MPLAD, Vidhayak Nidhi, Poorvanchal and Bundelkhand Vikas Nidhi. He said the savings from the food and civil supplies department would also be used for construction and around 75 to 100 Annapurna Bhawans would be constructed in every district.
