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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
CM Yogi's Kashi visit focuses on improvement of traffic
1 2 3 4 Varanasi: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath 's two-day visit to Varanasi focused on ensuring further improvement in traffic situation as was evident from his asking for timely completion of road and bridge projects along with inspection of infrastructure development projects on Monday night. Yogi's site inspections on Monday late evening started with the Mohansarai-Cantt widening and strengthening project, which costs Rs 412.53 crore. When officials informed Yogi that 89% of the projects, including a 6-lane service road between Mohansarai and Deendayal Upadhyay Nagar Chakia and a 4-lane road from Mohansarai to Cantt, was complete, he instructed PWD engineers to expedite the work and complete it by Aug. Completion of the two projects will ease traffic on the routes, especially those used by vehicles to reach BHU and other parts of the city. Officials said due to massive traffic density, Mohansarai-Cantt road used to be choked, especially at night when heavy vehicles started entering the city via highways. It caused inconvenience to those traveling to BHU Hospital, railway and bus stations. During Shrawan month, one lane of the Mohansarai-Cantt road is reserved for Kanwariyas by ensuring movement of traffic in both lanes in the only available lane. As the widened road under this project is coming up with service lanes on both sides, closing the main road's lane for commuters will not be needed, hence traffic flow will remain smooth. Problems like waterlogging in rainy season, which also disrupts traffic and increases the risk of accidents, will also end. As utility ducts have been ensured in the project, the problem of frequent road cutting by various departments for utilities will also end. The project also includes intersection expansion, junction improvement, street lighting and road safety measures. Officials expect that not only will regular traffic and movement of pilgrims be eased, tourists visiting other destinations, including Sarnath, will also benefit. Yogi also inspected a 650-meter railway overbridge being constructed at a cost of Rs 42.2 crore on the Mohansarai-Adalpura route, between Hardattpur and Rajatalab on the Varanasi-Prayagraj rail section. He instructed that remaining work, which is almost complete, should be finished by Aug. Regarding this RoB, officials said railway crossing on this route is often closed due to very heavy rail traffic. It causes inconvenience and delays for people traveling between Mohansarai and Adalpura. Completion of this overbridge will reduce travel time and costs for residents traveling to Varanasi city, Rajatalab sub-registrar office, Gangapur and LBS International Airport. Approximately 6,000 vehicles use this route daily and completion of this project will benefit around 150,000 people from 26 villages.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
SDO reviews Shrawan Somvari arrangements
Madhubani: Officials were directed to ensure water supply, medical aid, parking, drainage and electrical safety during Shrawan Somvari 2025. A meeting to review the preparations for the event was held at Ugna Mahadev Temple in Pandaul block on Tuesday. Chandan Jha, sub-divisional officer (SDO) of Madhubani Sadar, chaired the meeting and instructed departments to remain alert throughout the monthlong religious observance. Shrawan begins on July 11 with the first Monday falling on July 14 when Shiva temples witness a surge in devotees. Public health engineering department (PHED) was asked to install hand pumps and submersible pumps at key points while the block development officer (BDO) was tasked with ensuring proper drainage around the temple premises. To handle emergencies, the medical officer in charge at Pandaul was asked to station an ambulance with a doctor and essential medicines at the temple every Sunday during the festival. Vehicle parking arrangements and reinforcement of electrical wiring around the premises were also emphasised. The SDO stressed the need for coordination among all departments to ensure a safe and orderly experience for devotees.
Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Rajasthan factory worker, son of utensil cleaner, cracks NEET; set to become doctor
JAIPUR: Shrawan Kumar, a 19-year-old in Balotra who toils in a factory while studying and whose parents wash dishes at village ceremonies to support life in a thatched two-room mud house, has cleared this year's NEET. Shrawan was at work in his factory in Balotra town when he received word that he secured an impressive 4071 rank in OBC category. NEET results were declared Saturday. Shrawan's score is likely to earn him a seat in at least three to four govt medical colleges in Rajasthan. With just over 55,688 MBBS seats in govt colleges nationwide — and nearly 22 lakh students competing — Shrawan's success is extraordinary. His family's only source of livelihood comes from washing utensils at weddings and ceremonies, along with occasional MGNREGA work. Despite severe financial hardship, Shrawan remained focused on his education, completing both Class 10 and 12 from a govt school, securing 97% and 88%, respectively. Saturday's NEET results put Shrawan's mud house amid sand dunes in Balotra's Khattoo village in the spotlight. Neighbours gathered to celebrate and social media influencers flocked to the spot, hailing the teenager and his parents. "I am happy to see how people are clicking pictures with me and my family," said Shrawan. The fanfare was a far cry from the days since his childhood when Shrawan helped his father Rekha Ram Kumar clean utensils at village ceremonies and rear livestock to support the family. Although a bright student throughout schooling, he never imagined pursuing anything beyond Class XII—until life changed drastically over the past three years. Getting electricity in late 2022 and a free smartphone with three years of internet access—provided to his mother under a previous state govt scheme—completely changed his life. "It extended my study hours and internet exposed me to the outside world," Shrawan told TOI. Shrawan received free NEET coaching from a group of govt doctors in Barmer, who mentor underprivileged students like him. His goal is clear — to become a doctor and serve remote rural areas like his own, where healthcare is a distant luxury. "The nearest hospital is 15km away. Most doctors posted there don't understand our Marwari dialect, which makes it hard for villagers to explain what they're going through," Shrawan explained. Asked what change he wants to see first, the teenager replies pronto: "I hate watching my father spend hours cleaning utensils and being treated poorly. Once I start earning, I'll build a pucca house and ask him to leave that job forever." For Shrawan, who has never stepped outside Barmer and Balotra, the dream of studying medicine in a different district is thrilling and overwhelming. Shrawan's father has already decided how to meet the challenge and expenses: to sell the family's only assets — a cow and five goats. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Balotra teen who toils in factory cracks NEET, parents wash dishes
Jaipur: Shrawan Kumar, a 19-year-old in Balotra who toils in a factory while studying and whose parents wash dishes at village ceremonies to support life in a thatched two-room mud house, has cleared this year's NEET. Shrawan was at work in his factory in Balotra town when he received word that he secured an impressive 4071 rank in OBC category. NEET results were declared Saturday. Shrawan's score is likely to earn him a seat in at least three to four govt medical colleges in Rajasthan. With just over 55,688 MBBS seats in govt colleges nationwide — and nearly 22 lakh students competing — Shrawan's success is extraordinary. His family's only source of livelihood comes from washing utensils at weddings and ceremonies, along with occasional MGNREGA work. Despite severe financial hardship, Shrawan remained focused on his education, completing both Class 10 and 12 from a govt school, securing 97% and 88%, respectively. Saturday's NEET results put Shrawan's mud house amid sand dunes in Balotra's Khattoo village in the spotlight. Neighbours gathered to celebrate and social media influencers flocked to the spot, hailing the teenager and his parents. "I am happy to see how people are clicking pictures with me and my family," said Shrawan. The fanfare was a far cry from the days since his childhood when Shrawan helped his father Rekha Ram Kumar clean utensils at village ceremonies and rear livestock to support the family. Although a bright student throughout schooling, he never imagined pursuing anything beyond Class XII—until life changed drastically over the past three years. Getting electricity in late 2022 and a free smartphone with three years of internet access—provided to his mother under a previous state govt scheme—completely changed his life. "It extended my study hours and internet exposed me to the outside world," Shrawan told TOI. Shrawan received free NEET coaching from a group of govt doctors in Barmer, who mentor underprivileged students like him. His goal is clear — to become a doctor and serve remote rural areas like his own, where healthcare is a distant luxury. "The nearest hospital is 15km away. Most doctors posted there don't understand our Marwari dialect, which makes it hard for villagers to explain what they're going through," Shrawan explained. Asked what change he wants to see first, the teenager replies pronto: "I hate watching my father spend hours cleaning utensils and being treated poorly. Once I start earning, I'll build a pucca house and ask him to leave that job forever." For Shrawan, who has never stepped outside Barmer and Balotra, the dream of studying medicine in a different district is thrilling and overwhelming. Shrawan's father has already decided how to meet the challenge and expenses: to sell the family's only assets — a cow and five goats. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Labourer's mud house turns village's hub of joy after NEET feat
Shrawan's (R) family's only source of livelihood comes from washing utensils at ceremonies, along with occasional MGNREGS work JAIPUR: Shrawan Kumar, 19, of Rajasthan's Balotra who toils in a factory while studying and whose parents wash dishes at village ceremonies to support life in a thatched two-room mud house, has cleared this year's NEET. Shrawan was at work in his factory in Balotra when he received word that he secured an impressive 4071 rank in OBC category. His score is likely to earn him a seat in three to four government medical colleges in Rajasthan. With just over 55,688 MBBS seats in government colleges nationwide, Shrawan's success is extraordinary. His family's only source of livelihood comes from washing utensils at weddings and ceremonies, along with occasional MGNREGS work. Despite severe financial hardship, Shrawan remained focused on his education, completing both Class 10 and 12 from a government school, securing 97% and 88%, respectively. Saturday's NEET results put Shrawan's mud house amid sand dunes in Balotra's Khattoo village in the spotlight. Neighbours gathered to celebrate and social media influencers flocked to the spot, hailing the teenager and his parents. The fanfare was a far cry from the days since his childhood when Shrawan helped his father clean utensils at village ceremonies and rear livestock to support the family. 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 Although a bright student throughout schooling, he never imagined pursuing anything beyond Class 12, until life changed drastically over past three years. Getting electricity in late 2022 and a free smartphone with three years of internet access, provided to his mother under a previous state government scheme, completely changed his life. "It extended my study hours & internet exposed me to outside world," he told TOI. Shrawan received free NEET coaching from government doctors in Barmer, who mentor underprivileged kids.
