Author: Sharad Natani
In a remarkable medical recovery, a 24-year-old electrician who was paralysed after a 20-foot fall has regained significant mobility following a complex spinal surgery at the Government Institute of Medical Sciences in Greater Noida. Doctors said the patient had lost sensation and movement in both arms and legs after falling from a ladder during work in September. Severe Cervical Spine Injury Diagnosed When the patient was brought to the hospital, he complained of intense neck pain and complete paralysis. Medical examinations revealed a serious cervical spine injury, where a fractured vertebra was compressing the spinal cord. According to Rakesh Kumar…
In a move to encourage responsible waste management, the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation has announced a 10% rebate on property tax for residents and institutions that segregate waste at source. The decision was approved during a civic board meeting and aligns with the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, which will come into effect from April 1, 2026. Incentive for Responsible Waste Management Officials said the rebate will be available to: ●Housing societies ●Educational institutions ●Individual property owners who separate biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste at home before it is collected by municipal workers. According to Vikramaditya Malik Singh, the…
The Government of India has launched a major redevelopment initiative to rebuild seven ageing government housing colonies in Delhi under a self-sustaining financial model that will not use taxpayer money. The redevelopment is being carried out under the General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) redevelopment plan, covering around 537 acres across the national capital. Seven Government Colonies to Be Redeveloped The project includes the redevelopment of the following colonies in New Delhi: Sarojini Nagar Netaji Nagar Nauroji Nagar Kasturba Nagar Thyagraj Nagar Sriniwaspuri Mohammadpur Many of the existing government quarters in these colonies were built between the 1950s and 1970s and…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate two new metro corridors in Delhi and lay the foundation stone for three additional corridors, marking a major expansion of the city’s public transport network. The announcement was made by Rekha Gupta, who said the projects are valued at over ₹18,300 crore and are expected to significantly strengthen connectivity across the national capital. Two Metro Corridors to Be Inaugurated The Prime Minister will inaugurate two key sections of the Delhi Metro network: Majlis Park to Maujpur-Babarpur section of the Pink Line Deepali Chowk to Majlis Park section of the Magenta Line The…
In a significant step to strengthen women’s online safety, Gurugram Police has launched “Digital Saheli,” a dedicated rapid-response cell to assist women facing cybercrimes such as deepfakes, sextortion, and circulation of morphed images on social media. The initiative was inaugurated by Vikas Kumar Arora at the Women Police Station in Sector 51, and will operate 24×7 to provide immediate support to victims of digital abuse. Special Cell to Handle Deepfake and Sextortion Cases The Digital Saheli unit has been created as a specialised response team focusing on cybercrimes targeting women, particularly cases involving: ●Deepfake videos ●Morphed or manipulated images ●Sextortion…
In an effort to regulate roadside vending and reduce traffic congestion, authorities in Greater Noida have allotted designated platforms to 20 street vendors in newly developed vending zones across the city. The initiative has been implemented by the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority as part of a broader plan to organise informal markets and provide vendors with stable business locations. Part of Larger Plan for 769 Vending Platforms Officials said the allotment is the first phase of a larger project under which 769 vending platforms have been constructed across 12 sectors in Greater Noida. The vending platforms have been developed…