A river’s revival amidst saga of tears
6 months, 1 week ago

A river’s revival amidst saga of tears

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW As JCBs continue to roll, razing illegal structures on the Kukrail riverbed and unblocking underground aquifers in the process, the river water is now mixed with tears from the eyes of those leaving behind their broken walls – what they once called their home. People moving out with lock, stock & barrel, cops and labourers doing their job and loudspeaker warnings to leave the place amid the demolition drive is a common sight at Akbar Nagar. Salman, a rickshaw puller from Akbar Nagar 1, expressed concern over the reduced availability of clients in Vasant Kunj area, affecting his ability to pay his monthly instalments for the new house. FUTURE OF POOR KIDS HANGS IN BALANCE Talim of over 200 children at a madrasa in Akbar Nagar 1 has come to a halt with the demolition drive set to begin here from Friday.

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Kukrail river cleansed: ₹67cr project stops sewage from 17 drains
1 month ago

Kukrail river cleansed: ₹67cr project stops sewage from 17 drains

Hindustan Times  

The Kukrail river interception and diversion project, aimed at curbing untreated sewage flow into the river, was successfully completed on Saturday. The ₹67.65 crore initiative, approved in the 2020-21 fiscal year, now ensures that sewage from the 17 drains is intercepted and diverted to the Kukrail sewage pumping station through a 6 km-long sewer line. Lucknow Municipal Commissioner Inderjit Singh …

Kukrail riverfront development plan still on track, says official
5 months, 1 week ago

Kukrail riverfront development plan still on track, says official

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW The plan for reviving Kukrail river remains a priority despite chief minister Yogi Adityanath allaying ‘demolition fears’ of residents in Pant Nagar, Abrar Nagar, Indraprastha Nagar, and Rahim Nagar. Various government departments are involved in rejuvenating Kukrail river, including restoration of 22 ponds and development of five additional ponds in vicinity. “The comprehensive strategy for Kukrail river aims to …

Yogi govt halts bulldozer action, not to demolish houses built in Lucknow's Pantnagar
5 months, 1 week ago

Yogi govt halts bulldozer action, not to demolish houses built in Lucknow's Pantnagar

India TV News  

Lucknow: In a major decision, the Uttar Pradesh government under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has decided not to demolish houses built in Lucknow's Pantnagar, Rahim Nagar and other nearby areas that are near the Kukrail river. Earlier today, delegates met UP CM Yogi Adityanath regarding action being taken on houses located on the banks of the Kukrail …

Kukrail river will be brought to life before night safari: Yogi
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Kukrail river will be brought to life before night safari: Yogi

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday emphasised that Kukrail river, which was encroached upon and converted into a nullah over the years, will be brought alive even before the night safari comes up in Kukrail. The LDA had recently cleared encroachments from 10 lakh sq ft area at Akbar Nagar, paving way for an eco-tourism hub along Kukrail river. …

Supreme Court upholds demolition of encroachments at Akbar Nagar in Lucknow
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court upholds demolition of encroachments at Akbar Nagar in Lucknow

Op India  

In a major order, the Supreme Court today upheld the Allahabad High Court’s Order to demolish illegal settlements in Akbar Nagar in Lucknow. “In view of the aforesaid, we are in agreement with the High Court that the colony has been constructed on a floodplain area,” the Supreme Court concluded, stating that the petitioners lack any legal title or document, …

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