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Seven-Day State Mourning Declared On The Death Of Former President

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Seven-Day State Mourning Declared On The Death Of Former President

Bharat Ratna former President Pranab Mukherjee is no more. The country is emotional and mourning over the demise of Pranab da, who left his mark in every street of politics. The Government of India has declared a seven-day state mourning on his death from 31 August to 6 September. Every party has expressed its sorrow over the departure of Pranab da, who devoted his life to the Congress and then to beautify the President of the country.

The former president was admitted to the Army Hospital in the capital on August 10. He was confirmed to have corona infection and after this, after being hospitalized for brain surgery, his condition continued to be critical. Surgery was done to remove the blood clots that had frozen in his brain, but since then he was only on ventilator support.

The Union Home Ministry announced a 7-day state mourning on the death of the former president. During state mourning, the tricolor will remain half-tilted at government buildings across the country and there will be no government program.

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The Union Home Ministry has issued an order saying that a seven-day state mourning will be observed across India from August 31 to September 6 on the death of former President Pranab Mukherjee.

The first national mourning in independent India was declared after the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. Now, in the case of other dignitaries, the center can issue special instructions and can declare national-state mourning. With this, ‘national mourning’ can be declared even during a major disaster in the country.

According to the Flag Code of India rule, during the state mourning, the national flag in important offices including the Legislative Assembly, Secretariat are half-bent. Apart from this, no formal and official programs are held in the state and during this period there are restrictions on ceremonies and official entertainment.

The state could only announce the state mourning earlier on the advice of the central government. But now the states have also been given this right as per the changed rules. Now the states themselves can decide who to give state honors.

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The national mourning was one day after the death of Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, but a seven-day state mourning has been declared in Goa.

News Source: HindustanTimes

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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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