CM Yediyurappa thanks PM Modi for clearing Metro projects
Bengaluru, Apr 20: Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Tuesday expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for clearing the two crucial Metro Rail routes, including the one connecting to the International Airport.
"Union Cabinet approves two crucial Metro Rail routes in Phase 2A & 2B- from Silk Board to KR Puram & KR Puram to Intl Airport, of totalblength 58 km.
This will boost public transport infra in Bengaluru.
Thank you Hon'blePM @narendramodi Ji': CM @BSYBJP," the Chief Minister tweeted.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Modi, on Tueday approved the second phase of the Metro Rail Project Phase 2A. The total cost of completin of the project is Rs. 14,788.101 crore, the Centre said.
Implementation of the project will provide the much needed additional public transport infrastructure to Bengaluru, the Centre said, adding, it would streamline the urban transportation system in the city.
Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri termed the cabinet nod 'a landmark decision'
"In a landmark decision today, Union Cabinet gives its approval toPhases 2A (19.75 km & 13 stations) & 2B (38.44 km & 17 stations) ofBengaluru's Namma Metro at a cost of ?14,788 crore," Puri tweeted.
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal too shared the joy on his Twitter handle, saying that the project would enable last mile connectivity, economic prosperity and reliable and sustainable transportation.
Union Govt approval for two vital Metro Rail routes - from Silk Board to K.R. Puram & K.R. Puram to Intl Airport via Hebbal - a total of 58 km, will enhance #EaseofLiving for citizens & decongest Bengaluru. Thank you, PM @narendramodi Ji.@HardeepSPuri
— B.S. Yediyurappa (@BSYBJP) April 20, 2021
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Allahabad HC orders probe into 'reinstatement' of teacher in UP's Barabanki
Lucknow (PTI): The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on Friday ordered a probe by the special task force (STF) into alleged irregularities in the rejoining of a teacher at City Intermediate College in Barabanki, observing that the reinstatement appeared to be prima facie illegal.
The court also directed the recovery of the salary paid to the teacher during the disputed period.
A bench of Justice Rajeev Singh passed the order on a petition filed by the college management committee. The court expressed doubts over the roles of the District Inspector of Schools (DIOS), Barabanki, the college principal and the teacher concerned and hence, directed a detailed inquiry into the matter.
Taking note of alleged manipulation of records and misleading submissions, the court ordered the immediate transfer of the Barabanki DIOS to ensure a fair probe. It also directed the initiation of disciplinary proceedings against the then joint director of education of the Ayodhya division.
In its order, the court found that the teacher, Abhay Kumar, was initially appointed as an assistant teacher in 2018 but joined an Eklavya Model Residential School in Chhattisgarh as a lecturer in June 2024 without obtaining permission from the management. His subsequent request to retain the lien was rejected.
Despite this, he was allowed to rejoin the Barabanki College in September 2025 on the directions of the joint director of education and the DIOS, and was even paid the salary for October 2025. The court termed the rejoining "wholly illegal" and lacking any legal basis.
The bench also expressed concern over lapses in communication within the education department and directed the Uttar Pradesh chief secretary to ensure that official orders are communicated through email and WhatsApp as well, to prevent disputes.
The matter is next listed for hearing on May 28 when a compliance report is sought.
