Author: Sharad Natani
In a major push to improve pedestrian safety and ease traffic congestion, the Noida Authority has laid the foundation stone for a 530-metre-long circular skywalk at the busy Sector 62 roundabout, one of the city’s most crowded office and transit hubs. The ₹26-crore project is designed to provide a grade-separated pedestrian corridor, allowing people to cross the junction without disrupting vehicular movement. Officials said the skywalk is expected to be completed within 18 months and will significantly reduce accident risks at the intersection, which witnesses heavy footfall throughout the day. Circular Design Chosen Over Conventional Footbridge Unlike a traditional straight…
The Haryana government has stepped up enforcement against single-use plastic as part of a renewed statewide drive aimed at reducing plastic pollution and promoting sustainable alternatives. On the first day of the crackdown, enforcement teams of the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) issued penalties worth ₹85,000 after detecting widespread violations in Gurugram’s Sector 57. Officials said the action marked the beginning of a sustained enforcement campaign that will extend to other parts of the city and across Haryana in the coming weeks. Markets Found Using Banned Plastic Items During inspections, HSPCB teams found several shopkeepers and street vendors using…
Gurgaon Police have registered multiple FIRs against the owner and officials of 32nd Avenue, a well-known commercial and lifestyle complex in Sector 15, Gurugram, following complaints by investors who allege default in promised rental payments. For the past several months, groups of investors have been repeatedly gathering at the complex, staging protests and demanding the release of dues which they claim have not been paid since September last year. The protests intensified over the past week, drawing public attention to the financial dispute unfolding at one of Gurugram’s most popular retail destinations. Investors Claim Promised Returns Were Not Honoured According…
In a significant regulatory action, the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has barred the registration of sale, lease and conveyance deeds linked to a commercial colony in Gurugram’s Sector 53, citing serious violations of licence conditions and non-compliance with statutory requirements. The directive has been issued under Rule 18(2) of the Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas Rules, 1976, effectively freezing all property transactions related to the project until further orders. Licence Expired in 2005, Never Renewed According to DTCP officials, the commercial colony was developed under Licence No. 13–19 of 2002, granted on June 26, 2002,…
In a major step to strengthen law enforcement and improve policing efficiency, six new police stations are proposed in Gurugram, with two of them dedicated exclusively to cybercrime. The expansion is aimed at addressing the city’s rapidly growing population, increasing urban density and a sharp rise in digital crimes. Currently, Gurugram has four cyber police stations — Cyber East, Cyber West, Cyber South and Manesar. With online fraud, identity theft and financial cybercrimes rising steadily, police officials believe additional cyber units are necessary to ensure quicker response and specialised investigation. Proposed Locations Identified in High-Growth Zones According to officials, the…
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has reiterated its hard stance against polluting diesel generator (DG) sets across the National Capital Region (NCR), warning that non-compliant units will not be allowed to operate — even for essential services. As per an order issued earlier, CAQM had directed that all eligible diesel generators be retrofitted with approved emission-control devices or dual-fuel systems by September 30, 2023. Failure to comply would result in a blanket prohibition on their operation anywhere in NCR, regardless of whether the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is in force. Rules Apply Even Outside Emergency Pollution Phases…