Arpit Basu

Kolkata

Special Correspondent at The Times of India

Special Correspondent with the @IndiaToday Group’s fact check team.

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Elevated road closure: Trafficgoes for a toss on Ajmer Road

1 day ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Arpit Basu

With more than one-and-a-half decade's experience in print and digital media, Arpit Basu has reported on aviation, transport, crime, civic and human interests issues. His sting operation on how precious Aviation Turbine Fuel, meant for Kolkata airport, was pilfered and sold in local market as ‘white kerosene’ received widespread acclaim. Arpit had received letter of appreciation for reporting during the Phalin cyclone in Odisha in 2013.
Brace for traffic snarls on Ajmer Rd for next fortnight

3 days ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Arpit Basu

NewsBrace for traffic snarls on Ajmer Rd for next fortnightJaipur: Brace for traffic snarls on Ajmer Road for the next fortnight as the Gopalbari-bound flank of the elevated road on Ajmer Road will remain closed for at least the next fortnight."We are going to relay the surface of the elevated road on Ajmer Road – officially known as the Acharya Tulsi Setu. In the first phase, we are going to repair the Gopalbari-bound flank of the elevated road.
Isarda Dam deadline set for June 2025

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Arpit Basu

Jaipur: Despite chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma's directive to complete Isarda Dam by June 2025, residents of Sawai Madhopur and Dausa will only begin receiving water by Diwali this year—while those on Jaipur's northern fringes may have to wait until 2029. Officials from Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) and Water Resources Department (WRD) told TOI that water supply from the dam hinges on this year's monsoon performance in the Bisalpur and Isarda catchment areas.
Incorrect signage at city crossings causes confusion

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Arpit Basu

TrendingJaipur: They tell you to read the signs. But what happens when the signs are wrong. At JDA circle, a STOP sign is at the edge of the crossing, which, as per rules, is not permissible on a crossing with traffic signals. Motorists here are faced with the STOP sign as well as the traffic light. Which signal should they follow? Rohit Baluja, president of Institute of Road Traffic Education, has worked with different traffic authorities in Jaipur. He told TOI this issue involves a legal aspect.
After ex-min’s arrest, PHED engineers under scrutiny; forgery trail deepens

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Arpit Basu

Jaipur: After the arrest of former public health engineering department minister Mahesh Joshi in relation to the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scam, shock waves have travelled through the engineering department. At least five engineers, including two with the rank of chief engineer, have been allegedly implicated, with the central agency earlier detaining them for questioning. According to a section of PHED officials speaking to TOI, two types of fraud have reportedly occurred in this scam.
Land acquisition delay at Tonk Phatak causes traffic disorder

3 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Arpit Basu

NewsLand acquisition delay at Tonk Phatak causes traffic disorderJaipur: The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) has failed to acquire crucial vacant land from Indian Railways at the Tonk Phatak Puliya intersection, despite direct orders from Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma issued nearly six months ago. The administrative delay continues to cause significant traffic disruptions, affecting thousands of daily commuters.
Traffic chaos due to poor diversion planning

3 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Arpit Basu

Jaipur: Pink City witnessed traffic congestions Wednesday as poorly coordinated police diversions led to massive bottlenecks, particularly along Vijay Path behind the Birla temple, while parallel routes remained largely empty. The chaos began around 11:15am when three policewomen unexpectedly blocked JLN Marg-bound traffic on Govind Marg at the Vijay Path intersection, forcing vehicles, including long-distance buses from Agra and Delhi, to take Vijay Path towards Shanti Path.
Heerapura bus terminal: Locals fear traffic disaster

4 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Arpit Basu

NewsHeerapura bus terminal: Locals fear traffic disasterJaipur: A significant traffic crisis looms as the state govt intends to shift the bus stand at the corner of the 200-Feet Bypass Crossing to the newly erected bus terminal in Heerapura. According to the plan, buses arriving from the Ajmer side would utilise the service roads and the underpass of the Bhankrota flyover to access this terminal.
Sirsi Rd widening from next wk, expect traffic delays for 6 months

4 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Arpit Basu

NewsCity Newsjaipur NewsSirsi Rd widening from next wk, expect traffic delays for 6 monthsTrendingJaipur: Commuters using Sirsi Road should prepare for traffic slowdowns and brief snarls over the next six months, as Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) begins widening the stretch between Jharkhand Mod Tiraha and the 200-Feet (C-Scheme) Bypass next week. A senior JDA engineer confirmed the phased widening project, stating that the road will be divided into smaller sections to minimise disruption.
PHED notifies four-fold increase in water tariff; consumers unlikely to feel the pinch

1 month ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Arpit Basu

NewsPHED notifies four-fold increase in water tariff; consumers unlikely to feel the pinchJaipur: Despite the Public Health Engineering Department's (PHED) four-fold water tariff hike effective April 10, city residents will continue to pay 2017 rates. The state government will offset the difference by directly subsidizing PHED, shielding consumers from the steep increase. Officials said PHED's April 10 order notified the tariff modification for the amount consumers must pay.