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The Hindu
5 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Footpath along Taluk Office Road revamped with lights, fountains
The left side of Taluk Office Road in Saidapet now has a long, lit up footpath interspersed with greenery and quietly tinkling fountains. The Highways Department beautified the 300-metre-long stretch adjacent to its campus, where the Chief Engineers' offices and the Highways Research Station are located. Below the 15 trees lining the path are round seating arrangements and mellow lights. Apart from shrubs along the paved walkway, Korean grass, shade grass, and Mexican grass have also been planted between the trees and the seats. The branches of the trees have been aesthetically trimmed, to ensure their safety, an official says. The work, which includes automating the switching on and off of the lights and fountain, was taken up at a cost of ₹75 lakh. The lights will remain on from 6.30 p.m. till 5.30 a.m., and the fountain will turn off at 11 p.m. 'We have planned to beautify spaces on the other side of the road too, over a similar length. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's statue too will get a facelift,' another official said. Mothi Chandrika, a resident of Perungudi who work at the Saidapet court, welcomed the beautification efforts, and said a similar walkway could be established near the court complex, so that visitors could relax there during the day. Small dustbins could be placed near it, she added. Meanwhile, the construction of a storm-water drain and a 550-m-long footpath on the right side of Taluk Office Road, from the start of Maraimalai Adigal Bridge in Saidapet, is nearing completion. The work is being carried out at a cost of ₹2.5 crore.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
City to host national mayoral summit in Oct
Gandhinagar: Ahmedabad will host a 'National Urban Conclave and Mayoral Summit' in mid-Oct this year, where various subjects related to governance of urban local bodies will be discussed by about 150 mayors of the country, along with experts in urban management subjects. State govt sources said that the summit is being organized on Oct 15 and 16 to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who served as president of the Ahmedabad municipality over a century ago. The conclave will be themed on 'Let us Unite Together to Innovate, Lead and Transform', sources said. Sources involved in planning of the event said that sessions of the conclave will include rethinking planning and governance frameworks, encouraging climate resilient development, catalysing digital urban features, main-streaming women and youth in urban development, redefining city investment and climate finance. Sources said that over the recent past, Ahmedabad has implemented modernisation projects while maintaining its cultural legacy. Major projects such as the Sabarmati Riverfront development, multimodal transport hub (BRTS, AMTS and Metro), Smart City initiatives, urban greening, sports and cultural activities, and high-quality infrastructure, have been undertaken, sources said. Ahmedabad also hosted the sixth cycle of Urban 20 (U20) 2023, one of the 11 engagement groups under G20. During India's G20 presidency, U20 India collaborated with global cities to create a roadmap for transformative urban impact and narrowing gaps between policy and implementation across governance levels. During the U20 Mayoral Summit, the state govt released the Ahmedabad Climate Resilient City Action Plan: Towards a Net Zero Future by 2070. A heritage walk, visit to the Sabarmati Riverfront and Atal Bridge, and a visit to GIFT City are also being planned as part of the two-day conclave, sources said.
Hans India
31-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Intimate tour programmes to public in advance: CM to officials
Bengaluru: 'DC and CEOs should make their tour programs available to the public in advance. Inspection reports should be kept in proper records. Schools, hostels, residential schools should be visited regularly in the district to ensure that they are functioning properly. I have repeatedly instructed that such visits should be conducted every month without prior notice'. 'However, I have received reports that some have not followed this. It is your responsibility to ensure that the departments and officers under your jurisdiction function properly. If you do not work efficiently, how can you expect your subordinate officers to work?', queried Siddaramaiah. The exploited, the poor, the common people usually come to the office of the DC. If you do not listen to their problems, who will solve them? To whom should they tell their problems? All officers should be required to live in the taluk and district headquarters. All officers should be available at the centre and available to the people. The DC should ensure this. I should be given a report on the action taken against officers who are not at the centre. The District In-charge Secretaries should visit their respective districts at least twice a month and inspect the development works. Along with that, they should make surprise visits to schools, hostels, hospitals and submit a report to the Chief Secretary, instructed the CM.'No one should act against the intentions and objectives of the Constitution. Such forces should not be allowed to grow under any circumstances. In recent times, such forces have been rising, and such forces should be nipped in the bud. Whoever such people are, it is the responsibility of the DCs, CEOs and SPs to ensure that such forces do not grow', the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said vehemently. On 10 October 1949, the Constitution Implementation Meeting discussed whether the Indian Civil Service was needed and decided to create the IAS. In that meeting, Vallabhbhai Patel said, 'To lead the country in the spirit of real freedom struggles, there should be IAS service, you should understand its real concern social justice. We are running the government with the tax money of the people. We should not forget that we and you are enjoying all the privileges with the tax money of the people. We have given all the privileges including cars and houses with tax money. Therefore, we should work with a pro-people attitude. This is the basic idea of democracy. This year, 700 child marriages have taken place, incidents of becoming mothers in childhood have also been reported. FIRs have also been filed in many places about this. It has come to my attention that it has not been recorded. How is it that 700 child marriages are taking place even after so many years of independence? There are laws and regulations to prevent child marriage. However, they have not been used effectively in some places. Isn't this wrong, he asked. Why does child marriage not come to the notice of the DC? Don't your subordinates report to you? If your subordinates do not tell you, it means that you are not efficient. You have no control over the officials, it means that they are not afraid of you', he said. He added, '295176 applications have been submitted for forest rights, of which only 16700 forest rights have been provided. This should be disposed of properly. Cases should be disposed of properly in the DC, Tahsildar, AC courts. Decisions should be made on merit. There should be no tendency to postpone cases'.
United News of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Council Chamber: India's first Parliament House echoes legacy of freedom movement
Shimla, May 30 (UNI) Tucked away in the hills of Shimla, the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly building — known as the Council Chamber — stands as a silent witness to India's journey from colonial rule to democracy. Constructed between 1920 and 1925 during the British Raj, this grand structure originally served as the Central Legislative Assembly— the first Parliament House of India. Built at a cost of ₹10 lakh, the Council Chamber was not just a building but a political landmark of its time. It was here that Vithalbhai Patel, elder brother of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, made history in 1925 by becoming the first Indian President of the Assembly, defeating British candidate Frederick White by just two votes. His election marked a defining moment in India's legislative autonomy under British rule. The Assembly's Speaker's chair, crafted from fine teak, was a diplomatic gift from the Burmese government to the British — a relic that still occupies a place of pride in the House. The chamber also served as the venue for key developments that shaped India's democratic fabric, including the historic passing of the proposal to grant women the right to vote. Even the Quit India Movement, one of the most powerful calls for independence, found its early voice in this very hall — imbuing the site with revolutionary resonance. Today, the chamber continues to evolve with time. Modern legislative tools like zero hour and online committee participation have been introduced, marrying tradition with technology. The historic chamber received renewed attention today when the Government Assurances Committee of the Haryana Legislative Assembly, led by Chairman Bharat Bhushan Batra, paid a courtesy visit and toured the site, appreciating both its heritage and upkeep. UNI ML ARN PRS
Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Several thematic forests to be developed across state: Uttar Pradesh Govt
IN A move aimed at boosting environmental protection and foster national unity, the Uttar Pradesh government would develop a series of 'inspirational and thematic' forests across the state, officials said on Wednesday. The government will also undertake a forestation drive across the state. These forests would be given names such as Shaurya Van, Atal Van, Eklavya Van, Gopal Van and Triveni Van, with each of these areas to be dedicated for specific species of trees and plantation, engaging several departments as per the requirement, officials said. Officials said each such forest area would be developed with a different focus. For instance, Shaurya Van will be developed in every district to pay tribute to the martyrs and freedom fighters. Thus, apart from the green cover, there will be places to pay tribute to 'national heroes and also for public inspiration'. Atal Van would also be developed in every district dedicated to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Ekta Van will be developed, dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, while Eklavya Van would be a mark of tribute to tribal icon Birsa Munda. A senior forest department official said all these forest areas would be developed in the existing green cover with additional plantation and other development taken up as well. He pointed out that unlike other special forest regions, Eklavya Van would be developed in the tribal areas of the state as they would be dedicated to Munda'. He informed that in addition to these forest covers dedicated to prominent personalities, it has also been proposed to develop 'Oxy Van' – dense green areas created in the municipal areas with the aim to counter pollution and climate change challenges. Officials said these would be developed by the Urban Development Department. Apart from these, 'Gopal Van', which would be developed near the large cow shelters, would aim at forestation of species, which give shade as well as such plants, which can be used as fodder by the cattle. Then, Triveni Van has been proposed alongside the Ganga and Yamuna Rivers, with plantation of neem, peepal and pakkad. These would be dedicated to Maha Kumbh 2025 at Sangam, officials said. The government has also decided to plant 4.12 crore saplings within a 5-km radius of major rivers across Uttar Pradesh as part of its 'Plantation Mahabhiyan 2025'. A major plantation drive will be organised from July 1 to July 7 across the state with the target given to different departments and institutions to plant a total of 35 crore saplings. As part of this, the government is also promoting development of special green cover in gram sabhas as well as urban areas such as vatikas and parks.
