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Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Sribhumi set for 24x7 clean tap water with Rs 81.18cr project boost
Silchar: In a major boost to Barak Valley's infrastructure, Assam's public health engineering minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Sunday laid the foundation stone for a Rs 81.18 crore drinking water supply project in Sribhumi town under the Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The initiative aims to deliver 24/7 tap water to over 15,000 households across 27 municipal wards, reaching nearly 75,000 residents. The ceremony at the Langai water plant was marked by traditional bhoomi pujan rituals and attended by ministers Kaushik Rai and Krishnendu Paul, BJP district president Sanjeev Banik, and senior PHE officials. Addressing a gathering at the Sribhumi District Library auditorium, Mallabaruah reiterated the state govt's commitment to Barak Valley's development. He said CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has earmarked Rs 350-400 crore for drinking water projects across the region. "Hailakandi alone has received over Rs 100 crore. Projects for Lala and Badarpur are in the pipeline, and construction will begin soon," the minister said, adding that the AMRUT scheme in Silchar is also progressing. He emphasised that Sribhumi's current water treatment infrastructure — commissioned in 1967 for a population of merely 12,000 — is grossly outdated. "This project is designed to meet the needs of today's Sribhumi," he said. The system will include a 129-km distribution network and five elevated service reservoirs (ESRs), strategically placed to ensure efficient water flow across town. While the project's completion target is December 2028, Mallabaruah urged officials to expedite delivery. "Clean water means fewer hospital visits and a healthier, stronger community," he said.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Govt launches portal to improve coordination among city depts
1 2 3 Guwahati: City dwellers will no longer experience inconvenience due to a lack of coordination among govt departments during development works. State govt on Tuesday launched a dedicated portal to bring road-cutting agencies and road-owning departments onto a single platform, ensuring better coordination, increased accountability, and greater transparency. Housing and urban affairs minister Jayanta Mallabaruah, while launching the portal 'Path Samanway', said the portal will also enable the public to monitor the status and progress of ongoing work in real time. Speaking at a press conference, the minister said, "Today, we have launched an app and website named 'Path Samanvay'. This app is for coordination among various departments during the execution of public works like digging for a gas pipeline. From now onwards, every agency will apply for NOC online and will get the permission online. This will remain in the public domain. After closure, they will have to take a completion certificate. " The development of the app and the portal is an initiative of the Kamrup (Metro) district administration. He added that whoever violates the system would be fined under the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Act. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 most beautiful women in the world Undo "The contractor will have to give a closure report. This is an integrated system. Whoever violates it will be fined under the DDMA Act," he added. The minister said a lack of coordination among departments was an issue, as a result of which a road is often dug up after a road-owning agency repairs it. "This does not only create inconvenience to the people but also impacts funds," he added. Mallabaruah said the mechanism has been developed for the Kamrup (Metro) district for now, and a similar system will soon be introduced in other parts of the state.
India Gazette
01-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Guwahati landslide deaths: Govt announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia for next of kin of victims
Guwahati (Assam) [India], June 1 (ANI): The Assam government on Sunday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh to the families of those who lost their lives in landslides in Guwahati following the heavy rainfall that lashed the city and other parts of the state in the last couple of days. 'We had a meeting to assess the ongoing flood situation in Assam. We are providing relief in several areas and have formed volunteer teams to help in the affected regions. The Assam Government will provide ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each to the next of kin of five people who lost their lives due to landslides in Guwahati,' Jayanta Mallabaruah, Assam Public Health Engineering Minister and Housing & Urban Affairs Minister, said. Mallabaruah made the announcement after meeting with the Kamrup (Metro) district administration and officials from various departments to review the flood situation in Guwahati and assess ongoing relief efforts. The meeting was attended by Guwahati Municipal Corporation mayor, Mrigen Sarania; District Commissioner of Kamrup (Metro), Sumit Sattawan and other officials along with councillors of GMC. 'Chaired a meeting with the Kamrup Metro District Administration and officials from various concerned departments to review the relief measures for citizens affected by the artificial flooding in Guwahati caused by incessant rainfall,' Mallabaruah wrote in a post on X after the meeting. Parts of Sribhumi in Guwahati reported flood-like conditions after heavy rainfall, with visuals showing water entering residential areas. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also reviewed the flood situation in the Northeast. He spoke with the Chief Ministers of Assam, Manipur, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh--states currently experiencing heavy rainfall--and assured them of the Centre's full support. 'Spoke with the Chief Ministers of Assam, Manipur, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh in the wake of ongoing heavy rainfall in their states. Also assured them of every possible help to tackle any situation. The Modi government stands like a rock in support of the people of the Northeast,' Shah wrote in a post on X. Meanwhile, ferry services between Majuli and Nimati have been suspended due to a rise in the Brahmaputra's water level caused by heavy rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts for five districts--South Salmara Mancachar, Karimganj, Hailakandi, Cachar, and Dima Hasao--warning of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, including the possibility of thunderstorms and strong winds. (ANI)
