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Central Vista to be known as ‘Kartavya Bhawan Area’: HUA Minister Manohar Lal

Central Vista to be known as ‘Kartavya Bhawan Area’: HUA Minister Manohar Lal

Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar. File | Photo Credit: ANI Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal on Sunday (July 12, 2026) said the Central Vista redevelopment area should be referred to as the “Kartavya Bhawan Complex” or “Kartavya Bhawan Area”, and that the name “Central Vista” should no longer be used. Also read | What is Seva Teerth? Everything You Need to Know About the New PMO Building Speaking at the foundation day of the Central Public Works Department, the Minister said the new nomenclature should be reflected in all official documents and references. “Until now, we have been repeatedly referring to it as ‘Central Vista’. From now on, please call it the ‘Kartavya Bhawan Complex’ or ‘Kartavya Bhawan Area’. The name Central Vista has now been changed. Going forward, it should not be referred to by that name,” the minister said. The Union minister said the entire precinct — comprising multiple Kartavya Bhawans, Kartavya Marg and any future government buildings in the zone — would be known …

Massive fire erupts at labour settlement near Udyog Bhawan, no casualties

Massive fire erupts at labour settlement near Udyog Bhawan, no casualties

A major fire broke out in the early hours of Wednesday at a labour settlement near Udyog Bhawan in central Delhi, where workers associated with the Central Vista redevelopment project were residing. The blaze rapidly spread through the settlement, triggering a large-scale firefighting operation by the Delhi Fire Service (DFS).  According to preliminary reports, the fire is suspected to have been caused by a short circuit. Officials said explosions in commercial and small LPG cylinders present at the site further intensified the blaze and accelerated its spread across the settlement. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Bullet train image at Rail Bhawan representational only, not real: Official

Bullet train image at Rail Bhawan representational only, not real: Official

Railway Board officials have clarified that an image of a bullet train put up at the Rail Bhawan was only representational and not real, as reported by some sections of the media. An image of India’s first proposed bullet train displayed at the Ministry of Railways in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI) The image showing a bullet train, which was recently put up at the Rail Bhawan, caught the attention of many visitors who believed it to be the first look of the country’s first bullet train, expected to be launched in August 2027. Several media outlets reported the picture to be the first look of the proposed bullet train. However, Railway officials contradicted the claim and said that it is not the actual picture of the train. “It is a representational image and not the final one. We might remove it if it creates a controversy,” a senior official said. Also Read: Pool vehicles, trim VIP convoys: Delhi Police’s fuel-saving memo “Since the bullet train is the country’s most ambitious and dream project, it …

Amit Shah to inaugurate "CO-OP Kumbh 2025" at Vigyan Bhawan on November 10

Amit Shah to inaugurate "CO-OP Kumbh 2025" at Vigyan Bhawan on November 10

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah is set to inaugurate “CO-OP Kumbh 2025”, an international conference on Urban Cooperative Banks, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on November 10 and 11, 2025. Organised by the National Federation of Urban Cooperative Banks and Credit Societies (NAFCUB), the two-day event marks the “International Year of Cooperatives” and aims to foster dialogue on the future of the cooperative banking sector in India and abroad. According to NAFCUB President Laxmi Dass, more than 1,200 chairpersons and CEOs of urban cooperative banks have confirmed their participation, making it one of the largest gatherings in the cooperative credit sector. The conference will bring together top officials, including representatives from the Reserve Bank of India, nationalised banks, and the Ministry of Cooperation. As per the news agency PTI, the event’s concluding session will feature a lecture by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, while various experts will address emerging issues shaping the cooperative banking landscape. With a focus on technological transformation, the “CO-OP Kumbh 2025” will host a CEO panel discussion …

Ambedkar Bhawan to come up in Goa`s Panjim, CM allocates Rs 10 crore

Ambedkar Bhawan to come up in Goa`s Panjim, CM allocates Rs 10 crore

On the occasion of the 135th anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar, Goa CM Pramod Sawant allocated Rs 10 crores for the construction of Ambedkar Bhavan near Panjim. “Today, we have allocated 2,500 square meters of land for the construction of Ambedkar Bhavan near Panjim. Rs 10 crores have been allocated for the same. The work will start within 6 months and conclude within 2 years,” Sawant said in an event held in Panjim. Sawant also paid a floral tribute to Dr Ambedkar. His X post read, “Paid heartfelt tribute to Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on his birth anniversary at Panjim. His vision for social justice and equality continues to guide us as we build an inclusive and empowered Goa. Felicitated students and recipients of the Dr. Ambedkar Samman Murti Puraskar. I am pleased to announce that we are constructing Ambedkar Bhavan in the state.” The Goa CM praised Dr Ambedkar for envisioning a nation free from inequality and discrimination. “Dr Ambedkar envisioned a nation free from inequality and discrimination. Let us all contribute to …

Majhi on 3-day visit to UP, proposes ‘Odisha Bhawan’ in Ayodhya | Latest News India

Majhi on 3-day visit to UP, proposes ‘Odisha Bhawan’ in Ayodhya | Latest News India

Feb 24, 2025 09:38 PM IST Majhi on 3-day visit to UP, proposes ‘Odisha Bhawan’ in Ayodhya Bhubaneswar, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has proposed to set up an Odisha Bhawan in Ayodhya as a large number of people visit the place seeking Lord Ram Lala’s blessings. Majhi on 3-day visit to UP, proposes ‘Odisha Bhawan’ in Ayodhya During his three-day visit to Uttar Pradesh, he took a holy dip at the Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj and had darshan of Lord Ram Lala at Ayodhya on Sunday. “A number of people from Odisha visit Ayodhya for darshan of Lord Ram Lalla. I think an Odisha Bhawan should be built in Ayodhya for the Odia people. I will take up the matter with UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and request him for land in Ayodhya,” Majhi said in a post on X. Accompanied by his wife, an Odisha minister and an MLA, Majhi also visited Dhamek Stupa at Sarnath on Monday. “It is an honour to visit Sarnath, a place where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon, …

Skating rink in place of garbage dump at Lucknow Raj Bhawan

Skating rink in place of garbage dump at Lucknow Raj Bhawan

Feb 17, 2025 10:04 PM IST The area, which was previously filled with garbage, has now been transformed as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission In an effort to enhance both cleanliness and fitness for children, a skating rink was inaugurated near Gate Number 14 of the Governor’s House on Monday. The event was attended by governor Anandiben Patel, urban development minister AK Sharma, and mayor Sushma Kharkwal. The newly built skating rink at Raj Bhawan (Sourced) The area, which was previously filled with garbage, has now been transformed as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission. The modern skating rink, made by the Lucknow Municipal Corporation, is expected to become a hub for sports and fitness activities. The conversion of the garbage-vulnerable point near Gate No. 14 of the Raj Bhawan into a skating rink marks a new beginning for the city and instills new hope among its residents, said governor Anandiben Patel. Now, children and young people in the area can showcase their skating skills. This initiative is part of a broader effort to …

Kolkata police band ‘stopped’ from performing at Raj Bhawan on R-Day; Mamata Banerjee confronts Bengal governor | Kolkata News

Kolkata police band ‘stopped’ from performing at Raj Bhawan on R-Day; Mamata Banerjee confronts Bengal governor | Kolkata News

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday verbally confronted Governor CV Ananda Bose as a band of Kolkata police was stopped from entering Raj Bhawan premises to perform on the occasion of Republic Day. Instead of them, the BSF performed inside Raj Bhawan premises. Months ago, the Raj Bhawan had decided not to allow Kolkata police to look after the premises’ security. Instead, Central forces were deployed at Raj Bhawan. Banerjee arrived at the venue around 4 pm and noticed the Kolkata Police band being made to wait at the gates. When she asked what it was about, she was told they were unable to join the event. She walked up along with cabinet colleague and city mayor Firhad Hakim to directly engage with Raj Bhawan officials. Being informed about this development, Chief Secretary Manoj Pant, Home Secretary Nandini Chakravorty, DGP Rajeev Kumar, and others in the Nabanna top brass rushed to the spot. According to an official source, the Trinamool Congress chief told them that as the Chief Minister and the Home Minister of the …

Republic Day: Mamata Banerjee claims Bengal Police band denied entry in Raj Bhawan | Latest News India

Republic Day: Mamata Banerjee claims Bengal Police band denied entry in Raj Bhawan | Latest News India

Jan 26, 2025 10:54 PM IST During the Republic Day celebrations in Kolkata, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee intervened to allow Bengal police musical band entry to perform at Raj Bhawan. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee alleged on Sunday that the Kolkata police’s musical band was not allowed entry to perform at the Raj Bhawan during the Republic Day celebration. It was only after she intervened that the band was allowed to enter and perform. West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during the ‘At-Home’ reception on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day, at Raj Bhavan, in Kolkata, Sunday, January 26, 2025. (PTI) “Every year our Kolkata police band performs in this event. But this year Rajbhawan invited the Kolkata police band but the entry of the Kolkata police band was not allowed at the governor’s house,” she claimed. She then intervened and allowed them to enter and perform at the residence of the West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose. In a video, she is seen talking sternly to some …

Sonia Gandhi inaugurated Cong`s new headquarters `Indira Gandhi Bhawan` in Delhi

Sonia Gandhi inaugurated Cong`s new headquarters `Indira Gandhi Bhawan` in Delhi

Congress Parliamentary Party chief Sonia Gandhi inaugurated the party`s new headquarters located at 9A, Kotla Road in Delhi on Wednesday, marking a key moment in the history of the grand old party which has operated from the 24, Akbar Road premises for the last 47 years, reported news agency PTI. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party chief Rahul Gandhi, Congress general secretaries Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and K C Venugopal, among other senior party leaders, were present on the occasion, reported PTI. The event saw party leaders hoist the party flag at the new headquarters and the singing of Vande Matram and the national anthem. Sonia Gandhi then inaugurated the building, asking Kharge to join her in cutting the ribbon at the entry of the building. The new state-of-the-art AICC headquarters — Indira Gandhi Bhawan – symbolises the Congress party`s continuing mission to uphold the vision of its stalwarts, the party had earlier said. “It is time for us to move ahead with the times and embrace the new,” AICC general secretary, organisation, Venugopal had said, …