Author: Sharad Natani
More than 15,000 residents of Sector 44 are facing repeated power outages and deteriorating infrastructure, prompting the Resident Welfare Association (RWA) to seek urgent intervention from the power department. While the outages are often brief, residents say the frequent disruptions have begun affecting daily life, especially for families working from home, students preparing for exams, and elderly residents dependent on medical equipment. Rusted Panels, Defunct Transformers Raise Alarm Residents have highlighted multiple safety concerns in the sector’s power infrastructure. According to the RWA, rusted electrical panels with broken doors pose a serious hazard and need immediate replacement. Three transformers in…
Several farmer and labour organisations staged protests at the magistrate’s office in Noida and the collectorate in Greater Noida, opposing the recent India–US trade framework. Demonstrators submitted memorandums addressed to the President, raising concerns over the impact of the agreement on Indian agriculture. The protests coincided with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s visit to the city for a private event, adding political significance to the demonstrations. ‘Zero Tariff Will Hurt Small Farmers’ Farmer unions claimed that if India opens its agricultural market to US imports at zero tariff, it could severely impact small and marginal farmers. Protesters argued that while large…
Residents of Paramount Emotion society are living in fear after a series of mysterious fire incidents targeted items kept outside flats in different towers. At least three such incidents have been reported within a short span, prompting serious security concerns. The unusual nature of the incidents has left residents confused and anxious, with some even questioning whether the acts were intentional mischief or something more sinister. Shoes, Cycles and Wall Décor Set on Fire According to residents, unknown individuals set fire to shoes, children’s bicycles, and even wallpaper placed outside apartments in separate towers of the society. ●A week ago,…
Construction of a pathway along the edge of the Bandhwari landfill in the Aravali range has been stopped after forest officials found that the work lacked mandatory environmental clearance. The unauthorised construction was detected during routine field inspections by the forest department. Officials said vegetation had been cleared and ground levelled to create an informal access route toward Mangar village. Ecologically Sensitive Area Under Regulatory Watch The stretch, measuring around 150 to 200 metres, lies within the ecological buffer surrounding the landfill and close to protected forest patches near Mangar. Since the land falls within the Aravali forest landscape, any…
In a bid to address recurring civic complaints and fix accountability at the grassroots level, city authorities have decided to introduce a structured monitoring system aimed at ensuring timely resolution of urban issues. The new mechanism will include a high-level committee headed by the Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) commissioner. Officials from HSVP, GMDA and other concerned departments will be part of the panel, which will assign clear responsibilities to junior engineers (JEs) and track their performance. Junior Engineers to Conduct Regular Physical Inspections Under the revised framework: ●Each JE’s geographical jurisdiction will be clearly defined. ●Specific road lengths and…
In a major step to strengthen road safety enforcement, Gurgaon Police have announced that motorists caught driving under the influence of alcohol will now face registration of an FIR, in addition to existing penalties such as challans, licence suspension and vehicle impounding. The decision marks a shift from earlier practice, where police typically issued fines and suspended driving licences, with vehicles impounded only when alcohol levels exceeded prescribed limits. What the New Rules Mean Under the revised enforcement framework: ●Drivers failing breathalyser tests will face a challan. ●Their driving licence will be suspended for three months. ●An FIR will be…