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Covid-19 “Testing For All” In Delhi, Assures Amit Shah At All-Party Meet

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Covid-19 “Testing For All” In Delhi, Assures Amit Shah At All-Party Meet

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi today assured that there will be coronavirus testing for all in Delhi during an all-party meeting to discuss the management of the coronavirus situation in the National Capital Region, which includes Delhi and parts of Uttar Pradesh and parts of Haryana.

Home Minister said that The coronavirus tests per day in Delhi will reach 18,000 in the next few days. Most parties, cutting across party lines, had demanded more testing.

Delhi is the state with the third-highest COVID-19 count after Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. The capital’s tally of coronavirus infections has touched 41,182 as the number of deaths due to the disease climbed to 1,327.

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The parties that attended the meeting at the North Block included Delhi’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party, the Congress, BJP, Mayawati’s Bahujan Samaj Party, and Akhilesh Yadav’s Samajwadi Party.

At the meeting, the Congress demanded that COVID-19 testing to be provided to all and that Rs 10,000 be paid to every family in which a member is infected or in a containment zone. The party also demanded that medical students in their fourth year be used as non-permanent resident doctors. The party said there is a sense of fear among the residents of Delhi and that those wanting to take a COVID-19 test must be facilitated to do the required testing which has been approved.

Mr. Shah briefed the representatives of the political parties on the measures announced yesterday and wanted all political parties and their workers and volunteers to help in ensuring effective testing of the residents of Delhi.

“Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that by June 20, the Delhi government will start conducting 18,000 COVID-19 tests per day,” Delhi BJP chief Adesh Kumar Gupta was quoted as saying by news agency ANI after the all-party meeting.

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Neighbouring Uttar Pradesh has sealed border with Delhi, contending that the movement of people to and from the national capital was spreading the infection in the states.

Today’s meeting follows the strictures of the Supreme Court on Maharashtra, Delhi and Tamil Nadu — states with the highest incidence of coronavirus.

News Source: NDTV

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Greater Noida Land hurdle cleared for road linking Knowledge Park 3 with LG chowk

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Greater Noida Land hurdle cleared for road linking Knowledge Park 3 with LG chowk

The Greater Noida authority is set to issue a tender to finalise a contractor to build a 1.5km stretch of a key road connecting LG Chowk to the education hub in sector Knowledge Park 3. The private firm owning the land has agreed to give it away for the road project after 15 years of negotiations. The authority will build a central verge, drainage network, horticulture.

work to beautify the road, which has witnessed frequent road accidents due to its half-built state. The authority will issue a tender to finalise a contractor, approving a budget of ₹31 crore for the project. The road is expected to take six months to build, as the current road is half-built from the education hub to LG Chowk and the other half is not built due to land issues.

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Greater Noida is set to build a bridge across the Hindon river, connecting the education hub road to Noida’s busy areas. The work has been expedited after resolving a land dispute, as the road will witness heavy traffic once the bridge is ready. The authority will build a central verge, drainage network, and horticulture work to beautify the road, which has experienced frequent.

Road accidents due to its half-built nature. Once the bridge is completed, commuters will travel through the road with ease and reach Noida from Greater Noida in five minutes. The bridge and road stretch will alleviate the need for commuters heading towards LG Chowk and Surajpur to traverse the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway up to Pari Chowk, reducing travel.

Distance by at least 10 kms and easing congestion around Pari Chowk The Greater Noida Authority has resolved a longstanding land acquisition issue, paving the way for the construction of a crucial 1.5 km road linking LG Chowk to Knowledge Park 3. This development is expected to significantly alleviate traffic congestion at Pari Chowk.

  • Project Overview: The proposed six-lane road will feature three lanes in each direction, service roads, a central verge, and a comprehensive drainage system. These enhancements aim to improve traffic flow The road is being connected with Noida’s sectors 144, 145, and 146 through a new and do bridge being built across Hindon and enhance connectivity between key educational hubs in the region and reduce waterlogging during the monsoon season.
  • Land Acquisition Resolution: The land, previously owned by Super Cassettes Industries Ltd (T-Series), was a major bottleneck for the project. After extensive negotiations, the company has agreed to provide the necessary land for the road construction. Under the agreement, T-Series will retain 40% of the undeveloped land against external development fees, while the Greater Noida Authority will acquire.
  • Impact on Commuters: The new road is anticipated to benefit approximately 5 lakh people, providing a smoother and more efficient route between Knowledge Park 3 and LG Chowk. This will not only ease daily commutes but also support the region’s growing educational and commercial sectors This initiative reflects the Greater Noida Authority’s commitment to enhancing urban infrastructure.
  • A major hurdle has been cleared for the construction of a crucial 1.5 km road linking Knowledge Park 3 with LG Chowk in Greater Noida. The road aims to ease traffic congestion connectivity in the region, particularly benefiting the educational hubs.
  • The road project, designed to be a six-lane road with three lanes in each direction, will feature service roads, a central verge, and an efficient drainage system. These improvements are expected to enhance traffic flow and reduce waterlogging during the monsoon season, contributing to smoother commutes for the local population.
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