Author: Sharad Natani
Days after a 29-year-old software engineer was critically injured in a motorcycle crash involving a stray bull, Noida Authority has stepped up its cattle removal drive across key sectors of the city. On February 10, Prakhar Bhardwaj crashed into a bull walking in the middle of Sector 168’s main road, suffering severe head injuries. Following the incident, officials removed four stray cattle from the same stretch and intensified surveillance in vulnerable zones. Over 270 Cattle Impounded in Two Months Authority officials said: ●125 stray cattle were impounded in December ●147 cattle were removed in January ●Fines of Rsv10,000 are imposed…
In a major infrastructure push for NCR, the Union Cabinet has approved the 11.56 km metro extension corridor from Noida Sector 142 to Botanical Garden. The elevated stretch will include 8 stations and significantly strengthen the Noida Metro network. With this addition, Noida and Greater Noida will have a combined operational metro network of 61.62 km, enhancing last-mile connectivity and easing traffic congestion in high-density commercial and residential zones. Direct Interchange with Delhi Metro The extension will provide seamless connectivity to Delhi Metro’s Blue Line and Magenta Line at Botanical Garden, making daily commuting smoother for thousands of office-goers, students…
Gurgaon Police have busted an international e-SIM racket allegedly linked to what officials describe as the “largest digital arrest scam”, arresting a 28-year-old suspect from West Bengal. The accused, identified as Rajat Kumar, was apprehended and brought to Gurgaon on transit remand before being sent to judicial custody. With this arrest, the total number of accused held in the case has risen to eight, spanning multiple states including Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and West Bengal. Police say the investigation is now expanding to identify handlers based in Cambodia who allegedly operated the fraud network. How the e-SIM Network Operated According…
Gurgaon’s battle against air pollution has hit another roadblock as the city currently operates only 18 mechanical road sweeping machines (MRSMs) against a required 38, exposing a significant gap in dust-control infrastructure. With nearly 287 kilometres of roads wider than 60 feet, the shortfall of 20 sweepers is raising concerns about compliance with the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) guidelines. Despite repeated directives from CAQM mandating strict deployment standards for mechanised sweeping across NCR cities, Gurgaon has yet to bridge the deficit. Officials estimate that filling the gap would require an investment of around Rs 26 crore, but procurement…
The Noida Authority has issued a second tender to develop designated feeding zones for stray dogs across the city, in compliance with the Supreme Court’s directive to municipal bodies to identify specific feeding areas in every ward. Supreme Court Order Behind the Move The step follows the Supreme Court’s order directing civic agencies to earmark proper spaces for feeding stray dogs to balance animal welfare concerns with public safety and civic order. Authorities are required to ensure that feeding does not obstruct public movement or create disputes in residential areas. 1,200 Feeding Points Planned Citywide The groundwork for the initiative…
The 61st edition of the Indian Handicrafts and Gifts (IHGF) Delhi Spring Fair opened with an inaugural preview at the India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida, offering global buyers a glimpse of export-ready collections across home décor, furniture, fashion accessories and lifestyle products. The five-day business-to-business (B2B) exhibition will host buyers and exhibitors from across the world, positioning India’s handicraft sector on the global trade map. Boost for Artisans and Global Market Expansion Union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh, who inaugurated the event, emphasised strengthening direct linkages between small artisans, weavers and global markets through a hub-and-export model. He…