LUCKNOW, Feb. 27 -- The inauguration of the Green Corridor in the state capital has been deferred again, with officials now indicating that the programme is likely to be held in mid March, subject to the availability of dignitaries.

The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) had earlier proposed February 22 for the opening of the completed stretch. The tentative date was later revised to February 28.

A representative of defence minister Rajnath Singh said in a press statement on Thursday that the inauguration was postponed due to unavoidable government engagements. Rajnath Singh and chief minister Yogi Adityanath were scheduled to inaugurate the project. Officials said the event will now be organised within the next two weeks, likely in mi...