Kejriwal assures speedy development, funds for unauthorised colonies
New Delhi, July 7: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said developmental works in the national capital will be "speeded up" and he will ensure that funds were sanctioned, within a fortnight, for roads and drains in all the unauthorised colonies.
"Life of people is hell in the unauthorised colonies. To ensure a life of dignity to them, funds and approval will be sanctioned for roads and drains in the next 10-15 days for these colonies throughout the national capital region. Work will start on the war footing and daily progress will be monitored," he told media after inspecting the development works in Kirari Assembly constituency area here.
Kejriwal met the locals who complained of the shoddy work being carried out, over which he warned the officials of suspension if the work was not up to the mark.
He said the work to ensure water supply is already going on. "We will also work on the sewer soon."
The Chief Minister also said that development of the unauthorised colonies was one of the prime agenda of the elected government, but it was delayed due to the interference of the Lt Governor.
"However, now after the decision of the Supreme Court, the projects would be speeded up," he added.
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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear Christmas rush
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
