Force multiplier to economic driver: The significance of Purvanchal Expressway
3 years, 1 month ago

Force multiplier to economic driver: The significance of Purvanchal Expressway

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday landed on the Purvanchal Express in a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft and inaugurated the 341-kilometre-long eastern expressway, demonstrating the capability of the corridor to lunch and land fighter jets. The new expressway will not only open a new gateway to Eastern UP but also provide a massive boost to the Indian Air Force's capabilities. "When I laid the foundation stone for this project three years ago, I had not thought that one day I would land on it in an aircraft," PM Modi said, adding that the Expressway will take the state towards a better future and is "an expressway for the development of a new UP." PM Modi attacking Congress and the opposition, said, "We will see how Purvanchal Expressway will act as a powerful tool for the IAF.

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Four injured as portion of Purvanchal Expressway caves in amid heavy rain
2 years, 2 months ago

Four injured as portion of Purvanchal Expressway caves in amid heavy rain

Hindustan Times  

Four people were injured after a portion of the newly-constructed Purvanchal Expressway caved near Haliyapur in Uttar Pradesh’s Sultanpur district following heavy rains, officials said on Friday. Following the incident, officials of the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority first stopped traffic on the expressway before diverting it. Most of the repair and maintenance work was completed by Friday morning,” …

PM Modi to inaugurate Bundelkhand Expressway in UP
2 years, 5 months ago

PM Modi to inaugurate Bundelkhand Expressway in UP

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 296 km-long Bundelkhand Expressway in a programme organised near Kaitheri village in Uttar Pradesh’s Jalaun district today. The Bundelkhand expressway starts near Bharatkoop in Chitrakoot district and merges with Agra- Lucknow expressway near Kudrail village in Etawah district. The ₹14,849-crore four-lane access-controlled green field expressway will pave way for the development of the …

Uttar Pradesh govt to pay Rs 180 crore as bonus for completing Purvanchal E-way early
2 years, 9 months ago

Uttar Pradesh govt to pay Rs 180 crore as bonus for completing Purvanchal E-way early

Firstpost  

The expressway has been an important showpiece project for the government before the elections and was inaugurated by the Prime Minister last November. The Uttar Pradesh government would be paying Rs 180 crore as a bonus to contractors for completing the 341 km-long Purvanchal Expressway before time. News18 has reviewed the minutes of a board meeting of the UP Expressways …

PM Modi to lay foundation stone of Ganga Expressway in UP's Shahjahanpur today | Details
3 years ago

PM Modi to lay foundation stone of Ganga Expressway in UP's Shahjahanpur today | Details

India Today  

On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh. GANGA EXPRESSWAY FEATURES The 594-kilometre-long Ganga Expressway project, which was approved by the Yogi Adityanath-led state government on November 26, 2020, will be built by Adani Enterprises and IRB Infrastructure Developers. Apart from this, nine public convenience centres, seven railway …

PM Modi visits eastern UP 6 times in 8 weeks: What's behind BJP's increased Purvanchal focus?
3 years ago

PM Modi visits eastern UP 6 times in 8 weeks: What's behind BJP's increased Purvanchal focus?

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency. On November 16, PM Modi inaugurated Purvanchal Expressway, a mega-highway project to link eastern Uttar Pradesh districts with the central part of the state. PM Modi then inaugurated the Saryu canal project connecting Gonda, Bahraich and Balrampur districts in eastern Uttar Pradesh on December 11 before undertaking his two-day visit …

BJP Will Cross 350 Seats in UP, No Doubt and No Challenge, Says Yogi Adityanath - News18
3 years ago

BJP Will Cross 350 Seats in UP, No Doubt and No Challenge, Says Yogi Adityanath - News18

News 18  

The BJP will win more than 350 seats in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has told News18.com in an exclusive interview, adding that he sees no one as a challenge since the work done by his government for the state and for the people gives him confidence. Prior to 2017, Uttar Pradesh was considered a ‘Bimaru’ …

Opinion | Modi outlines his UP campaign while opening India’s longest expressway
3 years, 1 month ago

Opinion | Modi outlines his UP campaign while opening India’s longest expressway

India TV News  

By inaugurating India’s longest expressway in eastern UP on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi showed the nation how one can purely focus on development in politics. On a 3.2 km stretch developed as an emergency airstrip for Indian Air Force, Mirage, Sukhoi, Jaguar fighter jets, and Super Hercules transport aircraft landed in a spectacular show of airpower, watched by the …

Purvanchal Expressway Not the Last Gift to UP This Election Season, Many More in the Offing
3 years, 1 month ago

Purvanchal Expressway Not the Last Gift to UP This Election Season, Many More in the Offing

News 18  

The Purvanchal Expressway will not be the last gift to Uttar Pradesh this election season from the BJP government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi could lay the foundation stone of two more major infrastructure projects and inaugurate at least three key projects next month, News18 has learnt. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath at the launch function of the Purvanchal Expressway on Tuesday …

Purvanchal Expressway inaugurated by PM: All you need to know about the 341-km-long mega infrastructure project
3 years, 1 month ago

Purvanchal Expressway inaugurated by PM: All you need to know about the 341-km-long mega infrastructure project

Firstpost  

The expressway, which will have 22 flyovers, seven major bridges and six toll plazas, was constructed at a cost of Rs 22,500 crore Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the mega project of Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh’s Sultanpur district under the State Expressways Industrial Development Authority today, 16 November. Here are some things to know India’s longest expressway project …

'A new chapter of development': Narendra Modi inaugurates 341-km-long Purvanchal Expressway
3 years, 1 month ago

'A new chapter of development': Narendra Modi inaugurates 341-km-long Purvanchal Expressway

Firstpost  

The Purvanchal Expressway begins from Chandsarai village in Lucknow and ends at Haidaria village located on National Highway 31 in Ghazipur Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the 341-km Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh after landing on the highway airstrip in an IAF C-130 Hercules plane. #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches Karwal Kheri on C-130 J Super …

Lucknow must have memorised length of 'Samajwadi Purvanchal Expressway': Akhilesh Yadav amid credit fight
3 years, 1 month ago

Lucknow must have memorised length of 'Samajwadi Purvanchal Expressway': Akhilesh Yadav amid credit fight

India TV News  

Launching an attack over the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the Purvanchal Expressway inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Samajwadi Party president and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday alleged the BJP is trying to steal the credit of the development work done during SP regime. It is hoped that till now the people of Lucknow sitting …

'Special day for UP’s growth trajectory': Narendra Modi to inaugurate 341-km-long Purvanchal Expressway today
3 years, 1 month ago

'Special day for UP’s growth trajectory': Narendra Modi to inaugurate 341-km-long Purvanchal Expressway today

Firstpost  

At the inauguration, the prime minister will also witness an airshow by the Indian Air Force on the 3.2 km long airstrip constructed on the Expressway in Sultanpur district Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Purvanchal Expressway at Karwal Kheri in Sultanpur district today. https://t.co/7Vkh5P7hDe pic.twitter.com/W2nw38S9PQ — Narendra Modi November 15, 2021 After the inauguration, as per the PMO, …

PM Modi to Launch 340-km Purvanchal Expressway on Nov 16, Rafale Fighter Jet to Showcase Military Prowess Via Air Show
3 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi to Launch 340-km Purvanchal Expressway on Nov 16, Rafale Fighter Jet to Showcase Military Prowess Via Air Show

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 340.8 km-long, much-awaited Purvanchal Expressway on November 16. With the inauguration, the fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force will showcase the military might through an air show. According to defense sources, on November 16, in the presence of PM Narendra Modi, aircraft like Sukhoi-30 MKI, C-130J Super Hercules of the Air Force …

From Ayodhya to Allahabad, Purvanchal Expressway May Become Your New Pilgrimage Route
3 years, 1 month ago

From Ayodhya to Allahabad, Purvanchal Expressway May Become Your New Pilgrimage Route

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 340-km Purvanchal Expressway on November 16, which will enhance the road connectivity of Uttar Pradesh’s eastern region to the state capital Lucknow. – The expressway will also connect the eastern districts of Uttar Pradesh with the national capital New Delhi via the Yamuna expressway. – Taking cognizance of deteriorating green cover, four lakh …

PM Modi inaugurates Purvanchal Expressway, witnesses IAF airshow | Highlights
3 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi inaugurates Purvanchal Expressway, witnesses IAF airshow | Highlights

India Today  

PM Modi inaugurates Purvanchal Expressway, witnesses grand IAF airshow | See visuals PM Modi on Monday inaugurated the 341-km Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh and witnessed a 45-minute airshow by Indian Air Force fighter jets. PM Modi inaugurates Purvanchal E-way, hails double engine UP govt: Key points Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the 341 km Purvanchal Expressway in …

PM Modi inaugurates Purvanchal E-way, hails double engine UP govt: Key points
3 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi inaugurates Purvanchal E-way, hails double engine UP govt: Key points

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the 341 km Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh after landing on the highway airstrip in an IAF C-130 Hercules plane. In a nearly hour-long inauguration speech, PM Modi described how the Purvanchal Expressway will fast-track the region, and by extension the state, on the road to development. "When I laid the foundation stone …

From landing fighter jets to boosting economic growth: All you need to know about Purvanchal Expressway
3 years, 1 month ago

From landing fighter jets to boosting economic growth: All you need to know about Purvanchal Expressway

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Puravanchal Expressway on Tuesday which he said will "bring with it multiple benefits for UP’s economic and social progress.” The 341-kilometre-long expressway will reduce the travel time between Lucknow to Buxar in Bihar from seven hours to nearly four hours. The inauguration will be marked by the prime minister landing on the expressway …

Purvanchal E-way opening: PM says UP will transform under BJP, previous govts only cared about their family
3 years, 1 month ago

Purvanchal E-way opening: PM says UP will transform under BJP, previous govts only cared about their family

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked the previous governments in Uttar Pradesh while inaugurating the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday. Talking about how country's security is as important as its prosperity, PM Modi said Purvanchal Expressway has now become one more power for the Indian Air Force in cases of emergency. PM Modi said that he started going into …

Purvanchal Expressway: Opening date, route, everything you need to know
3 years, 1 month ago

Purvanchal Expressway: Opening date, route, everything you need to know

India Today  

The Purvanchal Expressway is all set to be launched by PM Modi. The Expressway will allow commuters to drive from Delhi to the far east corner of Uttar Pradesh bordering Bihar in around 10 hours. Purvanchal Expressway: Opening Date The opening date of the Purvanchal Expressway is November 16, 2021, which is today, at 01:30 pm. The over 340 km …

PM Modi inaugurates Purvanchal Expressway. Why eastern Uttar Pradesh is crucial for BJP
3 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi inaugurates Purvanchal Expressway. Why eastern Uttar Pradesh is crucial for BJP

India Today  

There was an uncanny similarity in Uttar Pradesh's political optics between the inauguration of the 341-km Purvanchal Expressway and 302-km Agra-Lucknow Expressway. READ: Force multiplier to economic driver: The significance of Purvanchal Expressway In the 2017 Uttar Pradesh polls, the Samajwadi Party could win only 10 assembly seats in the 10 districts traversed by the Agra-Lucknow Expressway. However, the Purvanchal …

PM Modi Set to Inaugurate Purvanchal Expressway Tomorrow; IAF Airshow to Have Sukhoi, Rafale Jets
3 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi Set to Inaugurate Purvanchal Expressway Tomorrow; IAF Airshow to Have Sukhoi, Rafale Jets

News 18  

All preparations are in place for the inauguration of the Purvanchal Expressway by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Karwal Kheri in Sultanpur district on Tuesday, an official statement said. After the launch, the prime minister will witness an airshow by the Indian Air Force on the 3.2-km airstrip constructed on the expressway in Sultanpur district. https://t.co/7Vkh5P7hDe pic.twitter.com/W2nw38S9PQ— Narendra Modi November …

Next, Akhilesh will take credit for Ram temple too: BJP after SP chief's remarks on Purvanchal Expressway
3 years, 1 month ago

Next, Akhilesh will take credit for Ram temple too: BJP after SP chief's remarks on Purvanchal Expressway

India TV News  

The BJP on Monday dismissed as "lies" Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's claims on the Purvanchal Expressway project. During a press conference earlier in the day, Akhilesh Yadav said the foundation of the expressway, which is scheduled to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Sultanpur on Tuesday, was laid during his government. Taking a swipe at the SP …

Purvanchal Expressway in UP: 10 lies by Akhilesh Yadav and the truth
3 years, 1 month ago

Purvanchal Expressway in UP: 10 lies by Akhilesh Yadav and the truth

Op India  

Akhilesh Yadav seems quite perturbed by the upcoming inauguration of Purvanchal Expressway by PM Narendra Modi. Akhilesh’s Lie # 2: Akhilesh Yadav issued the tender for Purvanchal Expressway during his tenure, which Yogi government cancelled later. Let’s compare the median of Agra-Lucknow Expressway of Akhilesh Yadav’s time and Purvanchal Expressway of Yogi Adityanath’s rule. Akhilesh’s Lie # 7: There is …

IAF Lands Fighter Aircraft on Purvanchal Expressway Ahead of Its Inauguration by PM Modi
3 years, 1 month ago

IAF Lands Fighter Aircraft on Purvanchal Expressway Ahead of Its Inauguration by PM Modi

News 18  

The Indian Air Force on Sunday landed fighter aircraft on the Purvanchal Expressway here as part of its rehearsal for an airshow on November 16 on the occasion of its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They said 30 fighter planes will showcase their might at the newly constructed expressway after Prime Minister Modi dedicates the 340-km long Purvanchal Expressway …

Airstrip, Temple, Exits to BJP Bastions: Can Yogi Zoom to Victory With New Purvanchal E-Way?
3 years, 1 month ago

Airstrip, Temple, Exits to BJP Bastions: Can Yogi Zoom to Victory With New Purvanchal E-Way?

News 18  

Speeding down the spanking new Purvanchal Expressway from Lucknow, a big temple dome emerges on the six-lane road at the 239-km mark. A turn going towards Ayodhya at 80-km point, a turn towards Gorakhpur at 191km, a turn towards Varanasi at the 294-km point and signboards showing the distance to Bihar capital Patna mark the major landmarks of the journey …

Purvanchal Expressway to be backbone of eastern UP economy: Yogi Adityanath
3 years, 1 month ago

Purvanchal Expressway to be backbone of eastern UP economy: Yogi Adityanath

India Today  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said the Purvanchal Expressway will be the backbone of the economy of the state’s eastern region. The CM, who was here to review the preparations for the inauguration of the expressway by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Nov 16 said its foundation was laid in 2018 and was completed in barely 19 …

PM Modi to inaugurate 340-km long Purvanchal Expressway on Nov 16 | Check out spectacular photos
3 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi to inaugurate 340-km long Purvanchal Expressway on Nov 16 | Check out spectacular photos

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 340-km Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh on November 16. Image Source : INDIA TV Purvanchal Express in Uttar Pradesh will be inaugurated by PM Modi on November 16. Image Source : INDIA TV Purvanchal Express is a 340-km long greenfield highway in Uttar Pradesh. Image Source : INDIA TV Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar …

Purvanchal Expressway: PM Modi to inaugurate 340 km long highway next week. 5 updates
3 years, 1 month ago

Purvanchal Expressway: PM Modi to inaugurate 340 km long highway next week. 5 updates

Live Mint  

Uttar Pradesh’s industrial development minister Satish Mahana has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 340 km long Purvanchal Expressway next week. Here is all you need to know about the Purvanchal Expressway: The six-lane Purvanchal Expressway, expandable to eight lanes, will connect Lucknow with the economically less developed districts like Azamgarh, Mau, Ghazipur, Faizabad, Sultanpur, Ambedkar Nagar …

From Jhansi to Lucknow, PM Modi's Trips Galore to Poll-Bound UP This November
3 years, 1 month ago

From Jhansi to Lucknow, PM Modi's Trips Galore to Poll-Bound UP This November

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to be in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh four times this month in Sultanpur, Jhansi, Lucknow and Greater Noida, as per a proposal by the Yogi Adityanath government, News18 has learnt. The PM will land in Sultanpur district of Uttar Pradesh on November 16 around 11am to inaugurate the state’s longest Purvanchal Expressway at a 3-km …

Purvanchal expressway to be made operational by August, will connect Lucknow, Ayodhya, Azamgarh other cities
3 years, 5 months ago

Purvanchal expressway to be made operational by August, will connect Lucknow, Ayodhya, Azamgarh other cities

India TV News  

Purvanchal Expressway, an ambitious project in Uttar Pradesh to improve the road infrastructure, connecting major cities, will be operational by August 2021 as 95 per cent of work has been completed while the remaining will be done in the current month. Work on Purvanchal Expressway connecting Lucknow with Ghazipur was delayed by a month due to the lockdown. The 340-kilometre-long, …

Ghazipur to Delhi in 10 hours! PM Modi to inaugurate Purvanchal Expressway in April
3 years, 10 months ago

Ghazipur to Delhi in 10 hours! PM Modi to inaugurate Purvanchal Expressway in April

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Monday said the construction of six-lane Purvanchal Expressway will be completed by March, and it will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in April. "After the Purvanchal Expressway is complete, people from Ghazipur can reach Lucknow in three hours, and Delhi in 10 hours," Adityanath told the public during a programme in Ghazipur. …

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