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‘Cracks' on flyovers raise alarm, officials say no threat
‘Cracks' on flyovers raise alarm, officials say no threat

Time of India

time22-06-2025

  • Automotive
  • Time of India

‘Cracks' on flyovers raise alarm, officials say no threat

Ranchi: 'Cracks' on the Kantatoli and Siramtoli flyovers have raised safety concerns among commuters, prompting quick inspection and intervention by the road construction department (RCD). These 'cracks', seen as lines along the walls with soft material protruding in some places, led to speculation about structural flaws. However, officials clarified that these are expansion joints, a critical design feature in large concrete structures, and pose no structural threat. "An expansion joint is a deliberate gap left between sections of concrete to allow for thermal expansion and contraction due to temperature changes. The gap is often filled with compressible materials like thermocol or foam to absorb movement. In the case of 2.24-km long Kantatoli flyover, built at a cost of Rs 224 crore, commuters observed thermocol dislodging from the joints before the Kokar ramp, which caused concern," Sunil Kumar, secretary of urban development and housing department (UDHD) and RCD, said. "The material seen coming out is thermocol, used in expansion joints to accommodate thermal expansion of the flyover structure. 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 These joints are not construction flaws but essential engineering provisions. The flyovers are safe," he added. Kumar further added that engineers inspected the site and found no signs of structural damage. "The remedy involves re-inserting the thermocol and covering the joint with protective paint. There is no risk to public safety. The Siramtoli flyover, which is 2.34 km long and built at a cost of Rs 255 crore, has a 100-year design life. We have provisions for thorough maintenance every 10 years," he added. Commuters using the Siramtoli flyover had recently flagged concerns about loose and protruding screws on a speed-breaker. On Sunday, the road construction department deployed engineers to address the issue. The screws were re-tightened and secured with industrial-grade adhesive to prevent recurrence. "It felt risky driving over the bump with metal parts sticking out. Two-wheeler riders like me were especially worried about skidding. We're relieved the authorities took quick action," said Rajeev Sinha, a daily commuter who uses the flyover to reach Doranda from Lalpur, said. In response to complaints about protruding nails from a speed-breaker on the Siramtoli stretch, RCD engineers carried out immediate repairs on Friday. "The screws were tightened and industrial adhesive applied to ensure they don't come loose again," said Kumar.

PM to launch projects worth Rs 9.5k crore in Siwan on June 20
PM to launch projects worth Rs 9.5k crore in Siwan on June 20

Time of India

time15-06-2025

  • Politics
  • Time of India

PM to launch projects worth Rs 9.5k crore in Siwan on June 20

Patna: PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay foundation stone for various projects worth Rs 9,519 crore during his Siwan visit on June 20, said health minister Mangal Pandey. The schemes include those of Siwan urban development department (UDHD) and Ram Janaki Path, he said. This will be PM Modi's fourth visit to Bihar this year. Assembly election is scheduled in the state in Oct-Nov. The administration is on high alert. District magistrate Aditya Prakash said special arrangements are being made keeping in mind the monsoon and rain conditions to avoid any problem from parking to the meeting place. Parking lots have been marked at 20 places around the village. Arrangements for drinking water, shed, road, electricity, cleanliness etc. are being improved, he said. An official of the UDHD said on Sunday that 4-5 submersible tube wells were being installed around the venue in view of the summer heat. Chief secretary Amrit Lal Meena has reviewed the preparations and assigned several tasks to the DMs of Siwan and Gopalganj and Saran districts. BJP state president Dilip Jaiswal said that Modi is coming to Bihar for the 52nd time in 11 years of his tenure as PM. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 34歳以上の男性が今年最高のPCゲームと絶賛!今すぐ無料でダウンロード BuzzDaily Winners ゲームをプレイ Undo He will address lakhs of people from Siwan, Saran and Gopalganj and other districts at Jasoli village under Pachrukhi block in Siwan. "PM's Siwan visit will be historic as the rally to be held there will break the record of all the previous rallies," he claimed. This will be PM Modi's fourth visit to Bihar this year. Earlier, he addressed a rally at Bikramganj in Rohtas district on May 30 after a public meeting in Madhubani on April 24 where he launched development works worth over Rs13,480 crore. It was in Madhubani where PM Modi referred to the Pahalgam terror attack and said, "The terrorists responsible for this attack, along with those who conspired it, will face punishment beyond their imagination". PM Modi also addressed a public meeting in Bhagalpur after releasing the 19th instalment of Kisan Samman Nidhi in February this year. 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 .

CM asks officials to expedite metro rail project work
CM asks officials to expedite metro rail project work

Time of India

time11-06-2025

  • Business
  • Time of India

CM asks officials to expedite metro rail project work

Patna: Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday inspected the ongoing construction work on the Patna Metro Rail Project at Malahi Pakadi and Bhootnath metro stations and asked the officials to expedite work. The secretary of urban development and housing department (UDHD), Abhay Kumar Singh, gave detailed information to the CM regarding the progress and updated status of the construction work on the priority corridor (Malahi Pakadi to Pataliputra bus terminal) as the target is to start this line by Aug 15. Abhay informed the CM that the target is to complete the construction work on the total 6.20 km from Malahi Pakadi to Khemnichak, Bhootnath road, Zero Mile, Pataliputra bus terminal on priority basis. The state govt has provided Rs 115.10 crore for its operation. The UDHD secretary also apprised Nitish about the escalator, ticket counter, passenger facility, public area, paid area, lift, path to the platform and other necessary facilities to be provided at Malahi Pakadi metro station. The CM directed the officials to expedite the construction work. "We have been continuously inspecting its construction works and instructed the officials to ensure its completion on time so that people have convenience in commuting," the CM said. UDHD minister Jibesh Kumar; principal secretary to the CM, Deepak Kumar; secretary to the CM, Kumar Ravi; Patna commissioner Chandrashekhar Singh; DM Thiyagarajan SM; SSP Avkash Kumar and other senior officials of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and Patna Metro Rail Project were present on the occasion. Patna: Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday inspected the ongoing construction work on the Patna Metro Rail Project at Malahi Pakadi and Bhootnath metro stations and asked the officials to expedite work. The secretary of urban development and housing department (UDHD), Abhay Kumar Singh, gave detailed information to the CM regarding the progress and updated status of the construction work on the priority corridor (Malahi Pakadi to Pataliputra bus terminal) as the target is to start this line by Aug 15. Abhay informed the CM that the target is to complete the construction work on the total 6.20 km from Malahi Pakadi to Khemnichak, Bhootnath road, Zero Mile, Pataliputra bus terminal on priority basis. The state govt has provided Rs 115.10 crore for its operation. The UDHD secretary also apprised Nitish about the escalator, ticket counter, passenger facility, public area, paid area, lift, path to the platform and other necessary facilities to be provided at Malahi Pakadi metro station. The CM directed the officials to expedite the construction work. "We have been continuously inspecting its construction works and instructed the officials to ensure its completion on time so that people have convenience in commuting," the CM said. UDHD minister Jibesh Kumar; principal secretary to the CM, Deepak Kumar; secretary to the CM, Kumar Ravi; Patna commissioner Chandrashekhar Singh; DM Thiyagarajan SM; SSP Avkash Kumar and other senior officials of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and Patna Metro Rail Project were present on the occasion.

Over Rs 20cr OK'd for 2 guest houses in Sultanganj: Dy CM
Over Rs 20cr OK'd for 2 guest houses in Sultanganj: Dy CM

Time of India

time24-05-2025

  • Time of India

Over Rs 20cr OK'd for 2 guest houses in Sultanganj: Dy CM

1 2 3 Patna: State urban development and housing department (UDHD) on Thursday approved construction of two guest houses (dharmashalas), including one for VVIPs, for Rs 20 crore at Sultanganj for 'kanwariyas', said deputy CM Samrat Choudhary on Friday. Lakhs of Shiva devotees, who start their pilgrimage from Sultanganj to Deoghar in neighbouring Jharkhand carrying Ganga water, particularly during the Hindu month of Shrawan, will get the facility, he added. Joint secretary, UDHD, on Thursday wrote to chief general manager, south Bihar subdivision of Buidco, requesting him to initiate the construction of the multistorey dharmashalas at Namami Gange Ghat in Sultanganj municipal council area. Choudhary said some of the rooms in the VIP dharmashala will also be available for the general public. "More than 1.5 lakh devotees of Lord Shiva come to Sultanganj every day during the holy month of Shrawan," he said, adding an administrative approval has been given to spend over Rs 11 crore on the construction of "Janata dharmashala" near Namami Gange Ghat and over Rs 8 crore for the super-special guest house. Choudhary said the CGM had requested the administration in March for providing the estimate and granting approval for the construction of two multistorey dharmashalas in Sultanganj. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !

CM to launch ‘Aapka Shahar Aapki Baat' campaign on Friday
CM to launch ‘Aapka Shahar Aapki Baat' campaign on Friday

Time of India

time22-04-2025

  • Politics
  • Time of India

CM to launch ‘Aapka Shahar Aapki Baat' campaign on Friday

Patna: CM Nitish Kumar is scheduled to formally launch on Friday the govt's ' Aapka Shahar Aapki Baat ' campaign for the newly added areas and wards in 90 of the 261 urban local bodies across the state. While the campaign was to be launched on Tuesday, its date was postponed to Friday due to the death of Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Christians, on Monday. During the campaign, the priorities and needs of people in the newly included wards of the 90 urban local bodies will be enlisted, and schemes be framed accordingly for their implementation on a priority basis, urban development and housing department (UDHD) secretary Abhay Kumar Singh said at a review meeting held at the official residence of the CM. The CM went through the campaign literature, saw a short film and inspected a model 'rath (decorated motor van)', which will cover the newly included wards of the 90 urban local bodies. Singh said that the number of urban local bodies in the state had increased from 120 in 2006 to 261 in 2025, while population in such areas also increased to 1.57 crore or 15.23% of the total population, as per the 2011 Census. Moreover, 1,609 newly created wards had been included in the 90 urban local bodies. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 25 Popular Facts That Are Actually False Debunking Common Misconceptions Undo Overall, 2,491 programmes will be conducted to ascertain and enlist people's priorities and the need to do follow-up action. Singh said that the district administrations and urban local bodies concerned will hold dialogue with the people. "The exercise is being conducted as per the vision of the CM, who has envisioned to give quality urban life and matching infrastructure based on inclusive development and growth of urban bodies," Singh said. Among those present at the review were deputy CM Samrat Choudhary, ministers Vijay Kumar Chaudhary and Jiwesh Kumar, as well as CM's principal secretaries Deepak Kumar and S Siddharth, development commissioner Pratyaya Amrit, CM's secretary Kumar Ravi, besides other senior officials of the UDHD. Patna: CM Nitish Kumar is scheduled to formally launch on Friday the govt's 'Aapka Shahar Aapki Baat' campaign for the newly added areas and wards in 90 of the 261 urban local bodies across the state. While the campaign was to be launched on Tuesday, its date was postponed to Friday due to the death of Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Christians, on Monday. During the campaign, the priorities and needs of people in the newly included wards of the 90 urban local bodies will be enlisted, and schemes be framed accordingly for their implementation on a priority basis, urban development and housing department (UDHD) secretary Abhay Kumar Singh said at a review meeting held at the official residence of the CM. The CM went through the campaign literature, saw a short film and inspected a model 'rath (decorated motor van)', which will cover the newly included wards of the 90 urban local bodies. Singh said that the number of urban local bodies in the state had increased from 120 in 2006 to 261 in 2025, while population in such areas also increased to 1.57 crore or 15.23% of the total population, as per the 2011 Census. Moreover, 1,609 newly created wards had been included in the 90 urban local bodies. Overall, 2,491 programmes will be conducted to ascertain and enlist people's priorities and the need to do follow-up action. Singh said that the district administrations and urban local bodies concerned will hold dialogue with the people. "The exercise is being conducted as per the vision of the CM, who has envisioned to give quality urban life and matching infrastructure based on inclusive development and growth of urban bodies," Singh said. Among those present at the review were deputy CM Samrat Choudhary, ministers Vijay Kumar Chaudhary and Jiwesh Kumar, as well as CM's principal secretaries Deepak Kumar and S Siddharth, development commissioner Pratyaya Amrit, CM's secretary Kumar Ravi, besides other senior officials of the UDHD.

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