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Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Nashik civic body to install sirens at 12 locations in city ahed of Simhastha Kumbh Mela
Nashik: The civic body has decided to install sirens at 12 locations across Nashik city as part of its preparations for emergencies and the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela. Last month, the state home department sent a letter to the district collector regarding the installation of sirens to manage emergencies. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Subsequently, district collector Jalaj Sharma instructed the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) to implement siren installations in the city. During a recent meeting, NMC commissioner Manisha Khatri told officials of various departments, including public works, electricity, education, and disaster management, to coordinate the installation of sirens at the locations identified by civic officials. The sirens, which can be heard up to 3.5km, will provide alerts to devotees attending the Simhastha Kumbh Mela in the event of disasters or emergencies. The twelve identified locations for siren installation include the NMC headquarters, Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan, municipal corporation school 89 (Pathardi Phata), municipal corporation school 43 (Kathe Galli), municipal corporation school 20 (Shivajinagar), municipal corporation school 24 (Vishwasnagar), municipal corporation school 64 (Vihitgaon), Ambad fire station, Nashik Road divisional office, Satpur divisional office, and NMC's fire station at Amrutdham in Panchavati. Nashik is one of four cities where the Kumbh Mela is held every 12 years. The last Simhastha Kumbh Mela took place in 2015, with the forthcoming event expected between 2026 and 2028. Approximately 2.5 crore devotees attended the 2015 Kumbh Mela, and more than five crore are anticipated during the upcoming edition. The upcoming Kumbh Mela is scheduled to take place from 2026 to 2028. The flag hoisting ceremony will take place in Oct 2026, followed by the first three Amrit Snans (holy baths) during Aug and Sept 2027. Sadhus will take a holy dip at Ramkund in the Godavari river on these Amrit Snan days.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
HAL to invest Rs 343 crore to develop new runway at Nashik airport, floats tender
1 2 3 Nashik: Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), a defence PSU, is investing Rs 343.2 crore to construct a new runway parallel to the existing one at the Nashik airport. The PSU has floated the bid for runway construction, aiming to complete it before the Simhastha Kumbh Mela, scheduled between 2026 and 2028. According to HAL officials, the tender process will conclude within two months by selecting an eligible contractor. The construction of the new runway, measuring 3km in length and 45m in width, identical to the current one, will require approximately one year to complete. The HAL-managed Nashik airport is located 20km from Nashik city. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 26, while the bid submission deadline is July 14. The 13-day runway closure in 2022 — from Nov 20 to Dec 3 — for maintenance works, had disrupted flight operations. The additional runway will ensure continuous operations when either runway requires maintenance. The Simhastha Kumbh Mela commences with flag hoisting on Oct 31, 2026, followed by three Amrit Snans in Aug-Sept 2027. The parallel runway will support increased flight operations and passenger traffic during this significant event. Govt is considering expanding the airport terminal building and aircraft parking facilities. Union minister of state for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol, during his recent Nashik visit, expressed support for terminal expansion before the Kumbh Mela and held discussions with HAL officials. Currently, one private airline operates flights from Nashik to Delhi, Goa, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Nagpur, with plans to introduce Kolkata services soon. The airport witnessed a 40% increase in passenger traffic, recording 3.4 lakh passengers in 2024-25, compared to 2.4 lakh in 2023-24. 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
12-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Karishma Nair appointed Kumbh body commissioner
Nashik: Additional commissioner of the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) Karishma Nair has been given an additional responsibility as commissioner the Kumbh Mela Authority. She will continue to serve in her role as additional NMC commissioner alongside this new appointment. The newly formed Kumbh Mela Authority, recently established by state govt, aims to accelerate development projects for the religious event, mirroring a similar body in Prayagraj. The Authority's first meeting is set for next week. The committee is chaired by divisional commissioner of Nashik Praveen Gedam. Nashik district collector Jalaj Sharma and Inspector General of Police (Nashik Range) Dattatray Karale serve as vice-chairpersons. Other members include NMC commissioner Manisha Khatri and other officials. Nair, while speaking to TOI, said the first meeting of the Kumbh Mela Authority will be held next week and the date will be finalised in the next two to three days. "During the first meeting we will discuss the appointment of staff, new office, and other issues," she said. The Kumbh Mela is scheduled to take place between 2026 and 2028. The flag hoisting of the Mela will occur in Oct 2026, while the first three Amrit Snans (holy baths) will take place during the Aug-Sept period in 2027. Sadhus will take a holy dip at Ramkund in the Godavari river on Amrit Snan days. All the authorities concerned have outlined Kumbh Mela plans worth Rs24,000 crore, including a Rs15,000 crore plan by the Nashik Municipal Corporation alone. 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 .
