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Time of India
39 minutes ago
- Business
- Time of India
Koraput admn initiates process to expand Jeypore airport
1 2 Koraput: In a major step toward enhancing regional air connectivity, the Koraput administration has initiated the land schedule exercise to facilitate the expansion of Jeypore airport from 2B to 3C category. The proposed upgrade will enable the airport to accommodate 72-seater aircrafts and support round-the-clock operations, unaffected by runway visual range limitations. According to sub-collector (Jeypore) A Sasya Reddy, the state commerce department has approved the airport's upgradation and over 200 acres of land will be acquired to meet the requirements. "Following instructions from the state govt, a detailed land schedule survey has been initiated to identify the coordinates and quantum of land needed for the expansion," she said. The land identified for acquisition includes areas in Banko Bija, Gagnapur and Ekamba villages. As part of the process, a social impact assessment survey will follow, along with gram sabha meetings, to record the opinions and grievances of the affected villagers. "If all procedures move forward smoothly, we are hopeful that larger aircrafts could begin operations at Jeypore airport within the next two years," Reddy added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Jeypore tehsildar Chittranjan Patnaik stated that while the exact land requirement is still under final assessment, approximately 250 to 280 acres, both private and govt land, may be acquired. The move comes after the Airports Authority of India (AAI) submitted a favourable feasibility survey report last August, supporting the airport's expansion. Under the proposed plan, the current 1,200-meter runway will be extended to 2,700 meters, with additional upgrades in safety and security infrastructure to meet higher operational standards. Jeypore airport, which began commercial operations on October 31, 2022 under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme, currently handles two nine-seater flights daily between Bhubaneswar and Jeypore and one daily flight connecting Jeypore to Visakhapatnam. "The expansion will significantly boost regional connectivity, enhance the tourism potential of the district while positioning Jeypore as a vital travel and economic hub in the state," Reddy added.
Time of India
39 minutes ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Shipwrecks: HC raises concern over state forming panel to negotiate claim details with vessel owners
Kochi: High court on Thursday raised concerns over the state govt forming a committee to negotiate compensation details with the owners of MSC ELSA 3, the cargo vessel which capsized off the Kerala coast. A bench of Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Basant Balaji observed that since the state proposes to invoke the high court's admiralty jurisdiction to seek compensation, it may be appropriate to defer the negotiation process for the time being. The observation came while HC was hearing public interest litigations filed by former MP T N Prathapan and Ummer Ottummal of Malappuram, seeking a comprehensive compensation package for fishermen and other stakeholders affected by recent shipwrecks along the Kerala coast. During hearing, the state submitted that the environment department special secretary has been appointed as the principal impact assessment officer. It was also stated that the state disaster management department has constituted a committee of govt officers to negotiate compensation for the damage caused by MSC ELSA 3. The committee has been tasked with addressing the cost of restoring the coastline and marine environment, removal of wrecks, economic losses suffered by fishermen and environmental degradation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo HC noted that if such is the case, concerns raised by the petitioners would merit consideration. It could be argued that negotiations involving substantial environmental damage should not be conducted behind closed doors and take place without public disclosure or procedural safeguards. Questions may arise regarding the transparency and fairness of such a process. It could be further argued that since the harm directly affects the public, the process of settlement cannot remain confidential or hidden from public view. The public has a right to know the basis of the negotiations, the extent of damage assessed, the terms being proposed, and the principles on which the settlement is being structured. The court also observed that a binding settlement between the state and the respondent company might affect claims in the proposed Admiralty suit. There is a risk that once an agreement is signed, it could influence subsequent legal proceedings, even if the terms are inadequate. On the other hand, a settlement arrived at in court after the filing of a suit would allow judicial scrutiny, ensuring transparency and bringing the terms into the public domain, the court said. Accordingly, the bench adjourned the petitions to July 2 for further response from the state and other stakeholders.
Time of India
39 minutes ago
- Time of India
2 women caught extorting 3L from man at Jaipur cafe
Jaipur: Two women involved in a major sextortion and blackmail racket were caught red-handed at a cafe in Jaipur after they extorted cheques worth Rs 3 lakh from a man by threatening to file a false rape case. DCP (west) Amit Kumar said the accused have been identified as Meetu Pareek (47), a resident of Vidhyut Nagar under Chitrakoot Police Station, and Indu Verma (47), a resident of Chander Badrai Nagar in Ajmer. He added the duo targeted affluent men, threatening them with fabricated rape charges and coercing them into paying large sums of money to 'settle' the matter quietly. Investigations revealed that the women forced their victims to sign affidavits and payment agreements under pressure. They also provided their own affidavits confirming receipt of the payments, likely to create a false sense of legal closure and avoid future claims. The extortion racket was busted at a cafe in Vaishali Nagar on June 16. Acting on a tip-off, a team of plainclothes officers swooped in just as the accused collected the cheques. Police arrested them on the spot and seized Rs 2.22 lakh in cash from one of the women's purses—believed to be extorted from previous victims. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo According to officials, the duo allegedly lured wealthy men into staying with them at hotels and then blackmailed them with threats of filing false rape cases unless hefty payments—starting from Rs 50 lakh—were made. The investigation began after a man lodged a complaint on June 13. He claimed two of his friends had sent him to deliver a large sum of cash to Pareek Meetu at her Chitrakoot residence. When questioned, the friends admitted they had stayed with the women at a luxury hotel in Kukas on May 21. "The two men claimed that the women agreed to come with them of their own accord without any pressure or force," said an official. However, police said, they claimed that a few days later, the women began threatening to file rape charges unless they were paid Rs 50 lakh.
Time of India
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"She is deeply wounded": Taylor Swift is "furious" at Blake Lively amid Justin Baldoni drama as she finds support in Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift has cut contact with Blake Lively as she finds support in Travis Kelce.(Image via Robert Kamau/GC Images) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have maintained their distance from Hollywood power couple, Blake Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds , after the Justin Baldoni controversy broke out in December 2024. At one point, Travis Kelce had also gotten close to Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds and the four were spotted on double date nights. Now, with months of not being spotted together, there is finally an update on where Taylor Swift's friendship stands with Blake Lively. Taylor Swift's 'scars might not heal' as she stays away from Blake Lively and leans on Travis Kelce amid dealing with Justin Baldoni's legal drama As per Page Six, Taylor Swift is extremely disappointed and 'furious' at the It Ends With Us actress for getting her name involved in the legal drama with popular Hollywood actor, Justin Baldoni. According to Page Six, a source has revealed that. "It was nice to be with someone else who 'gets it' and who absolutely didn't seem to need a thing from Taylor, since she had her own millions…' The source also added that the billionaire pop star "was deeply wounded and, even if that heals, the scar will remain." Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have stayed away from commenting on the Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni matter publicly. When the controversy broke out in December 2024, many fans had expected Taylor Swift to issue a statement about it, but the billionaire pop star was immediately spotted in New York City as she had dinner with her parents at an upscale restaurant. Travis Kelce has proved to be a supportive boyfriend for Taylor Swift As for Travis Kelce, he has kept his focus on prepping for the NFL and being there for Taylor Swift. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Our one of a kind Patented Cold Water Extraction Process Superior Ginseng Undo A few weeks ago, there were strong rumours about Travis Kelce unfollowing Ryan Reynolds on Instagram, but the two stars have maintained their silence on it. At this point in time, both Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are spending all their time together in Florida. As for his relationship with Taylor Swift, according to the Daily Mail, a source has revealed that, 'Taylor and Travis are treating this relationship as their last relationship, and when they get engaged, when they get married and when they start a family, it will be exactly when it is meant to happen.' Also Read: 'She was fidgety': Taylor Swift's behaviour as she spoke about Travis Kelce has raised eyebrows amid rumours of an engagement Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Time of India
an hour ago
- Business
- Time of India
State second in Centre-funded infra expenditure
Gandhinagar: A Union govt report on central infrastructure projects exceeding Rs 150 crore for May states that Gujarat is second, behind Andhra Pradesh, among all states and Union territories for cumulative expenditure on ongoing projects. The '475th Flash Report on Central Sector Infrastructure Projects (Rs 150 crore & above)' for May 2025, stated that the cumulative expenditure by the Union govt in Andhra Pradesh is Rs 96,957.04 crore, followed by Gujarat, where the cumulative expenditure in infrastructure projects is Rs 86,950.93 crore. A total of 1,637 centrally-funded infrastructure projects are ongoing in the country, of which 90 are in Gujarat, the report says. It states that the original cost of these infrastructure projects in Gujarat was Rs 1.67 lakh crore, the revised cost was Rs 1.73 lakh crore, and the anticipated cost is Rs 1.74 lakh crore. The report stated that out of a total of 40 central govt-funded infrastructure projects completed in May 2025, four were in Gujarat, with three in the roads sector and one in the railways sector. These include the Mehsana-Palanpur doubling project of the railways, a section of the expressway project at Vadodara, four-laning of the Bhavnagar-Talala section of NH-8E, and four-laning of the Una-Kodinar section of NH-8E. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Hausbesitzer jubeln! Wer Heute noch ohne Solar lebt sollte nun die Lauscher aufsperren. Solar Nachrichten Aktuell Mehr erfahren Undo According to the report, among the 15 new centrally-funded infrastructure projects added in May this year, one was in Gujarat — a 50MW wind power project, approved in July 2022 with an estimated cost of Rs 383.84 crore. It was expected to be commissioned by June this year, but the anticipated commissioning date has now been revised to Jan 2026, the report says. According to the report, a total of eight centrally-funded infrastructure projects were 'frozen' or deleted in May, of which none were in Gujarat.
