Finish all projects without delay, says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday directed officials to ensure that all ongoing infrastructure projects, including railway and airport works, are completed without delay and without compromising on quality, reported The New India Express.
Reviewing the progress of railway projects in the state, the Chief Minister said that land acquisition must be expedited to avoid delays. Of the 16,554 acres required for approved railway projects in Karnataka, around 84% has already been acquired, while 2,685 acres are yet to be secured.
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During a meeting with senior officials to review infrastructure development and the implementation of railway projects in the state, the CM directed officials to take all necessary measures to speed up the implementation of railway projects.
According to a note from the Chief Minister’s Office, the state government has released ₹2,581.67 crore for completing ongoing railway projects and ₹2,950.22 crore specifically for land acquisition.
Also, six airport projects are at different stages of implementation, and during the meeting, it was decided to ensure that all technical issues are addressed as a priority for completing the projects.
On road infrastructure, the government had allocated ₹1,890 crore for repairing roads damaged during the 2024–25 monsoon. For the development of infrastructure under the Chief Minister’s Infrastructure Development project, ₹8,666.50 crore was allocated in 2025–26, and ₹1,000 crore has already been released, the statement said.
As per the report, the CM directed the officials to implement all projects in a time-bound manner without compromising on quality.
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Congress targets Maharashtra govt over acid attack on minor girl
Mumbai, Mar 18 (PTI): An alleged acid attack on a Class 6 girl student in Sangamner prompted the Congress to slam the Maharashtra government in the legislative assembly on Wednesday, alleging deterioration in law and order in the state.
Calling the alleged incident in Ahilyanagar district “extremely disturbing”, Congress legislature party leader Vijay Wadettiwar accused the government of failing to curb crimes against women and minor girls.
Raising the issue through an adjournment motion, Wadettiwar demanded an immediate discussion, claiming that the minor is in a serious condition and the accused are yet to be arrested.
He questioned how the accused managed to flee after committing such a serious offence. The Congress leader also criticised the functioning of the local police, alleging inefficiency and corruption, and said such lapses embolden criminals.
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Wadettiwar further claimed that incidents of atrocities against minor girls have increased in the state, and the government has failed to take effective action.
Speaker Rahul Narwekar took note of the issue and directed the government to present a detailed statement in the house on the incident at the earliest.
Congress member Nana Patole demanded that the girl be brought to Mumbai and given better medical care for free.
He said the girl has suffered serious facial injuries that could affect her future. The incident reflects poorly on the administration, he said.
Failure to apprehend the culprit has heightened anxiety among citizens and the victim’s family, he added.
