Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA) officials demolished 3 illegal structures near Bhardwaj Park for beautification works. Concerns of protests by encroachers led to heavy force deployment. Out of the 25 identified illegal constructions, 3 have been demolished.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has approved the construction of a 9.23-km-long corridor connecting Coastal Road with Eastern Freeway. Larsen & Toubro has been chosen as the contractor for the project, which is estimated to cost ₹77.65 billion ($1.05 billion). The corridor will reduce travel time between Orange Gate and Marine Drive and connect the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link to Coastal Road and the Freeway. The project includes a 6.51-km underground tunnel and other auxiliary works.
After entering the Bharadwaj corridor, which is being built in two zones, people will get the feeling of being in the Ramayana era once the planned revamp gets completed, officials said
The project will also create a holding capacity for approximately 8,000-10,000 pilgrims to ease the burden during Ambubachi Mela and other major festivals
Faiyaz Khudsar, scientist at the park and scientist-in-charge of the Delhi Development Authority’s biodiversity parks programme, said the pair was sighted on Saturday, adding that the presence of jackals is vital for a healthy ecosystem