Expedite ongoing projects: HP min

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh public works department (PWD) minister Vikramaditya Singh on Thursday directed the officials concerned to complete the ongoing construction works timely and submit their utilisation certificates, to enable securing extra budget from the govt. Presiding over a review meeting of the PWD officials, the cabinet minister obtained detailed information of various works of the department, including construction of roads, bridges and buildings. The minister also sought the progress report of various works within two days and directed officials to upgrade the data. No expenditure should be made without the availability of the budget, he added.

Hill highway project to complete by 2026: PWD minister

Kerala PWD Minister P A Mohamed Riyas announced that the much-anticipated hill highway project is set to be completed by 2026. He emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts to achieve this goal, along with the coastal highway project. Riyas made these remarks during the inauguration of the upgraded Vattiyoorkavu-Kulasekaram Road, highlighting the government's commitment to infrastructure development.

PWD fast-tracks pontoon bridge construction

Construction of pontoon bridges across the Ganga and Yamuna in Prayagraj is in full swing for the upcoming Magh Mela. The PWD has expedited the process after delays due to floods, with the first bridge in Old GT completed and set to open on Friday.

Andhra Pradesh, Telangana working to resolve bifurcation issues: Minister

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are collaborating to address post-bifurcation issues. Committees have been established to facilitate employee transfers between the states, with a focus on humanitarian grounds. While Andhra Pradesh has shown willingness, Telangana's stance on non-Telangana native employees remains a point of contention, potentially delaying the process for some.

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