Author: Sharad Natani
A strong demand to develop Greater Noida as a major railway hub was raised in Parliament on Tuesday, with BJP MP Surender Singh Nagar highlighting the daily travel hardships faced by the city’s rapidly growing population. Raising the issue during Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Nagar said Greater Noida, located in Gautam Buddh Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh, is home to nearly 12 lakh residents, including students and professionals from several states. Despite being a fast-expanding urban and educational hub, the city lacks adequate long-distance rail connectivity, he pointed out. Residents Forced to Travel Over 50 km for Trains…
In a major crackdown to curb rising pollution levels, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has ordered the closure of 411 industrial units operating illegally across the national capital. The action targets units found functioning without mandatory permissions and those contributing to air and water pollution. The decision was taken following directions from Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, officials said. Joint inspections across industrial and redevelopment zones According to officials, a joint inspection drive is being conducted by the DPCC, the Revenue Department, and the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) across 28 notified industrial areas and…
Authorities in Gautam Buddh Nagar have intensified their crackdown on illegal constructions and unauthorized colonies, with multiple enforcement actions carried out across Greater Noida and Noida over the past two weeks. Officials said more than 100 illegally constructed flats have been sealed during this period as part of a broader campaign to curb unauthorized development. Continuing the enforcement drive, the Greater Noida Authority conducted a demolition operation on Thursday in the Rohillapur area, targeting illegal construction in the Hindon River floodplain zone. Illegal construction demolished in notified area According to officials, encroachments spread across nearly 18,000 square metres of floodplain…
A sanitation worker employed by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) was allegedly attacked with a knife while performing his duty in the Govindpuri area of South Delhi. The incident has triggered concern over the safety of civic workers who serve on the frontlines of urban sanitation and public health. According to police officials, the injured worker was immediately taken to a nearby hospital after the attack, where he received treatment. His condition is reported to be stable. Authorities have detained the accused and started an investigation into the circumstances that led to the assault. Attack occurred during routine duty…
The excise department in Gautam Budh Nagar has issued a strong warning to bars and restaurants against advertising or permitting the “Bring Your Own Booze” (BYOB) concept, clarifying that such a practice is not recognised under existing excise rules in the district. The directions were issued by District Excise Officer Subodh Kumar during a meeting with holders of Foreign Liquor-11 (FL-11) occasional bar licences. The department took note of a growing number of establishments displaying BYOB signage as a marketing tool to attract customers, particularly in high-footfall areas and commercial hubs. BYOB Not Recognised Under Excise Policy Officials clarified that…
In a significant step towards sustainable rural development, the Greater Noida Authority has launched a zero-waste initiative in Badalpur village, the native village of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati. The initiative aims to transform Badalpur into a clean, self-reliant and environmentally responsible village by introducing systematic waste management practices. As part of the programme, door-to-door garbage collection has officially begun in the village. Specially deployed vehicles, provided by the Authority, will now collect household waste on a regular basis, ensuring that garbage is no longer dumped in open areas or along roadsides. The initiative is being implemented in collaboration…