Author: Sharad Natani
A parked car slipped into an uncovered drain in Sector 70 on Friday, once again highlighting ongoing infrastructure and safety concerns in the Delhi-NCR region. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident. According to police, the car was parked near an open drain in Basai village when it suddenly slid and fell inside. The driver had stepped out moments earlier. Panic-stricken, he immediately alerted local authorities. Personnel from Phase 3 police station reached the spot promptly and, with the help of local residents, managed to pull the vehicle out of the drain. Since there were no passengers inside, the…
Commuters between Greater Noida and Faridabad may soon see their travel time cut dramatically — from nearly two hours during peak traffic to just 30 minutes. The long-pending Manjhawali bridge over the Yamuna River, along with a four-lane link road, is now in its final stages of construction. Once operational, the project will directly connect the two NCR cities without forcing vehicles to pass through Noida or Delhi. Current Commute: Long and Congested At present, travellers must take indirect routes via Noida or Delhi to move between Greater Noida and Faridabad. During morning and evening peak hours, traffic congestion often…
The Directorate of Elementary Education has imposed a Rs 1.5 lakh penalty on Amity International School, Sector 43, for lapses in implementing provisions of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009. The action follows irregularities in declaring seats reserved for students from economically weaker sections (EWS) and disadvantaged groups under Section 12(1)(c) of the Act, which mandates private schools to reserve 25% seats at the entry level for such categories. What Went Wrong? According to officials, the school declared the required seats on the MIS portal but failed to complete mandatory documentation. The district elementary education officer subsequently rejected the…
A massive artificial intelligence and high-performance computing (HPC) hub is set to be developed off the Yamuna Expressway, marking one of India’s largest technology infrastructure projects. Spread across 289 acres in Sectors 28 and 8D of the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) area, the project will involve an estimated investment of Rs 2.2 lakh crore. Authorities expect initial operations to begin by 2028, with full capacity targeted by 2030. The Yamuna Authority has issued a Letter of Intent to Hyderabad-based AM Group (AMG), backed by the founders of Greenko Group, to develop the facility. Designed to Power India’s AI…
The skywalk project at Sector 51 Metro station has run into fresh controversy after a structural beam was found blocking the entry point of the pedestrian walkway. Authorities have now decided to dismantle the beam to resolve the issue. Officials said the beam, located between two columns of the Metro station, will be removed without compromising structural strength. “We will take corrective measures to address the ongoing issue related to the beam, and the skywalk will be opened within a month,” the CEO said. Experts Call It a “Blunder” The development has drawn criticism from urban planning experts. Atul Kumar…
Residents in multiple housing societies have raised serious concerns over recurring sewage overflows and the alleged discharge of untreated waste into open drains, calling for a permanent solution instead of temporary fixes. According to residents, whenever drains overflow, mud and slush spread across internal roads and residential areas. Ground-floor flats are the worst affected as water begins to accumulate and gradually seeps into homes, causing damp walls, seepage, and structural damage. “Once it overflows, it creates mud and slush everywhere. Naturally, ground-floor residents suffer the most. Water starts entering flats, leading to dampness and seepage issues,” a resident said. Temporary…