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Govt denies CPWD request for tweaks in Central Vista project
By Jayashree Nandi | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 08, 2020 05:56 AM IST
In the minutes of its meeting on November 25, published on Monday on the ministry’s Parivesh website, Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) said Central Public Works Department (CPWD) should “refrain from the piecemeal approach for the proposed development and redevelopment.”

Central Vista project: Underground transit to ferry 20k people in peak hours
By Risha Chitlangia | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 03, 2020 05:01 AM IST
A dedicated transit system connecting the 10 buildings being built as part of the new Central Secretariat complex, itself part of the ongoing Central Vista redevelopment.

CPWD blames Opposition leaders for muted microphones in RS during farm Bills’ passage
By Saubhadra Chatterji | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 30, 2020 12:17 PM IST
The Opposition had accused the Rajya Sabha authorities of deliberately switching off the microphones to silence the critics of the Bills

Delhi govt asks CPWD to explain violation of tree transplantation norms
By Vatsala Shrangi | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 27, 2020 12:02 AM IST
A Delhi government spokesperson said the department held a meeting on the matter on Thursday. “A show-cause notice has been issued to the CPWD following reports of violation. Necessary action will be taken under the DPTA, in case violations are found,” the spokesperson said.

Several last-minute additions to CPWD’s makeover plan for central secretariat buildings
By Jayashree Nandi & Risha Chitlangia | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 25, 2020 05:38 AM IST
The masterplan also proposed a central conference centre, Prime Minister office and residence, Special Protection Group building and Vice-President Enclave.

‘Iconic structure’ planned near Yamuna as part of Central Vista project
By Anisha Dutta | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 12, 2020 09:43 PM IST
The structure would be part of the New India Gardens or the Nav Bharat Udyan that is proposed to come up on 20.22 acres on the western bank of Yamuna. It is expected to be unveiled to the public by August 15, 2022.

Construction of New Parliament building unlikely to start this year: Officials
By Anisha Dutta | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON OCT 17, 2020 12:54 AM IST
Tata Projects Limited emerged as the lower bidder for the tender to construct the new Parliament complex by quoting a bid of ₹861.90 crore when the financial bids for the project opened on September 16 and it was awarded the contract to construct the building on September 29.

Delhi Jal Board issues notices to Central govt departments over pending bills
By Press Trust of India| Posted by: Harshit Sabarwal | New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 29, 2020 07:02 PM IST
Addressing a press conference, Delhi Jal Board vice-chairman Raghav Chadha said notices were also issued to the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) and the Delhi Development Authority between September 1 and September 15.

Tatas’ bid puts them in front to bag new Parliament building contract
By Anisha Dutta | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 16, 2020 06:18 PM IST
Tata Projects Ltd has quoted a figure of Rs 861.90 crore and Larsen and Toubro Ltd has quoted its bid of Rs 865 crore for constructing the new Parliament complex.

Question hour: 87 cases pending under Section 118 of HP Land Tenancy Act
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times/Shimla, Shimla
UPDATED ON SEP 16, 2020 12:37 AM IST
Jawalamukhi MLA Ramesh Dhawala had asked whether land purchasing procedure had been simplified for establishing industries and how many cases had been accepted under Section 118

Centre zeroes in on three firms for new Parliament
By Anisha Dutta | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON AUG 13, 2020 06:51 AM IST
CPWD invited pre-qualification bids in a two-bid system to construct the triangular shaped building on a built-up area of around 60,000 square metres on plot number 118 of the Parliament House Estate, adjacent to the current Parliament building.

Construction bids for new Parliament to close on July 14, work to begin after winter session
By Anisha Dutta | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUL 11, 2020 01:31 AM IST
Earlier this month, the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) began the process to select a firm to construct a new Parliament building which will come up adjacent to the existing Parliament.

Central Vista panel gives nod for project as external members raise concerns
By Anisha Dutta | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 01, 2020 12:00 PM IST
The minutes of the meeting issued on Thursday said a request from the external members to put off the meeting because of the Covid-19 lockdown was overruled in view of the project’s importance for the national interest.

Decision on new Parliament building to be announced soon by environment panel
By Jayashree Nandi | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON APR 23, 2020 11:54 PM IST
The contentious project which will cost Rs 922 crore according to estimates by the Central Public Works Department and involve transplantation of at least 233 trees from the existing site was discussed in detail by the 13-member committee but the decision cannot be shared immediately, experts said.

Govt submits fresh application seeking green nod for new Parliament building, revises cost
By Anisha Dutta | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON APR 13, 2020 11:52 PM IST
The renovation of the existing Parliament building will now include a “condition survey” to assess the structure of the building, structural strengthening and renovation of interiors and utilities, according to the new application.

MHA secretary visits Indo-Pak border to review border management work
By Ravi Krishnan Khajuria | Hindustan Times, Jammu
UPDATED ON FEB 29, 2020 09:01 PM IST
Later, during the day Sinha had a detailed interaction with BSF IG N S Jamwal and other officials at the BSF headquarters in Jammu.

CPWD applies for environmental clearance for new Parliament building
By Risha Chitlangia | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON FEB 21, 2020 10:22 AM IST
CPWD’s application for the new Parliament building has been submitted on February 13. It will be placed before the expert appraisal committee (EAC) of the ministry of environment, forest and climate change on February 25 for approval.

Let us develop AIIMS building in Darbhanga: CPWD DG writes to Health Ministry
By Press Trust of India | New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 04, 2020 01:03 PM IST
The CPWD, which operates under the Union housing and urban affairs ministry, carries out several development projects of the Centre and a number of state governments. Read on to know more...

Rajghat: A story of wilted saplings
By Joydeep Thakur | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 02, 2019 06:59 AM IST
Trees planted by VVIPs between Aug 1950 and Feb 2016, dignitaries have planted at least 188 saplings at the memorial. But a document accessed by HT shows more than half the saplings are dead

Delhi HC slams CPWD over squatters at government housing colony
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON AUG 01, 2019 08:09 AM IST
It ordered that departmental enquiry be initiated against the erring CPWD officials and directed the ministry to file an affidavit indicating the action taken before the next date of hearing on August 30.

5, Ashoka Road bungalow to be made soundproof after noise pollution complaints
By Press Trust of India | New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 30, 2019 02:42 PM IST
As per the CPWD’s plan, sheds will be installed in the open area of the bungalow and a designated place earmarked for DJ sets and diesel generators so as to contain noise pollution.

CPWD looks to install ‘solar trees’ in residential complexes of central govt employees
By Press Trust of India | New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 10, 2019 01:56 PM IST
The move intends to promote renewable energy and reduce carbon footprint by the CPWD, the prime construction agency of the central government.

Within 24 hours of inauguration, part of underpass service road caves in
By Ashish Mishra | New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 02, 2019 01:54 AM IST
Officials of the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), which built the facility, said the portion was covered temporarily with fillings as work to lay a pipeline underneath the road was yet to be carried out.

Now drive non-stop from Vasant Kunj to Delhi airport
By Ashish Mishra | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 01, 2019 09:23 AM IST
Union minister of state for urban affairs Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday inaugurated an underpass below national highway-8 (NH-8) and two flyovers in south Delhi’s Mahipalpur and Aerocity, which will give signal-free access between Vasant Kunj to the Delhi airport.

India to build 44 strategic roads along China border for Rs 21,040 crore
By Rahul Singh | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 13, 2019 11:47 PM IST
The detailed project reports (DPRs) for the roads, which are aimed at swifter mobilisation of troops, have been submitted to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-headed Cabinet Committee on Security for approval.

Arts panel rejects plan to redevelop India Gate lawns
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON DEC 05, 2018 12:48 PM IST
The proposal regarding redevelopment of the two lawns at India Gate, owned by the central public works department (CPWD), was tabled before the Delhi Urban Arts Commission meeting on November 8. It included constructing musical fountains in the ponds, additional pedestrian paths, a tourist plaza and the plantation of additional trees.

Work on underpass near Mahipalpur causes kilometres-long jam on NH8
By Ashish Mishra | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON NOV 29, 2018 01:35 PM IST
The approximately 700-metre underpass is being constructed near the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) office to link the Delhi airport with Vasant Kunj. Officials of the central public works department (CPWD), which is executing the project, said commuters would not get any respite until mid-January, when a portion of the work is likely to be completed.

Delhi HC asks CPWD to provide list of trees planted by dignitaries at Rajghat
By Richa Banka | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUL 05, 2018 03:40 PM IST
The court’s order came while hearing a plea filed by Shyam Narayan Chouksey, who alleged that Mahatma Gandhi’s memorial was not being properly maintained and asked about the number of trees planted and whether they are alive.