Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for renaming Sarai Kale Khan Chowk, near Delhi's ISBT terminal as Birsa Munda Chowk and said that it is a "proud day."
"I am announcing today that the big chowk outside the ISBT bus stand here will be known after Bhagwan Birsa Munda. Seeing this statue and the name of that chowk, not only the citizens of Delhi but also the people visiting the International Bus stand will definitely be inspired by his life
Over 5,000 people visited Baansera on the banks of Yamuna adjacent to Sarai Kale Khan to celebrate the Patang Utsav and all tickets were sold by the second day, an official statement issued by Delhi Lieutenant Governor said.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal inaugurated the Sarai Kale Khan flyover extension on Sunday. Through this three-lane half-flyover, commuters can travel between Southeast Delhi and ITO without being interrupted by traffic signals, said officials.
Due to traffic regulations in connection with the G20 Summit, commuters travelling to the Airport were requested to take Rao Tula Ram Marg instead of Dhaula Kuan, the alert further stated.
Delhi PWD Minister Atishi on Tuesday, inspected the under-construction flyover at Sarai Kale Khan T-junction on Ring Road and said that it will create a signal-free corridor, and help in reducing time and fuel consumption.
"We had received a PCR call for body parts. The body parts have been sent for testing. It is being identified whether they are of a woman or a man," a senior police officer told ANI.
The flyover will be reopened for commuters at 5 pm today after the inauguration by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Its construction work was started in June 2020.
Officials of Delhi Police have arrested two persons accused of posing as Central Bureau of Investigation officers and robbing a person of Rs 11 lakh at Sarai Kale Khan flyover, police said.
Advocate Prashant Bhushan told the court that the night shelter was demolished without making any alternative arrangements for the people. He also apprised the court that the authorities concerned had issued orders of demolition last night. The court said that unfortunately, it cannot do any