Author: Sharad Natani
Several parts of North, Central and Southern India faced significant power and water supply disruptions on February 4, as maintenance work, technical faults and infrastructure upgrades led to planned and unplanned outages. From metropolitan cities to rural pockets, residents reported inconvenience, water shortages and disruptions to essential services. Authorities across states issued advisories asking residents to store water and plan daily activities accordingly, while repair teams worked to restore normal supply. Uttar Pradesh: 72-Hour Power Outage Leaves Villages Struggling In Uttar Pradesh, residents of Kushinagar district bore the brunt of a prolonged power outage. Electricity supply from the Fazilnagar substation…
For more than three months, residents of a residential society in Noida Sector 29 have been grappling with a disturbing reality — muddy, foul-smelling water flowing from their taps, sometimes even carrying visible insects and worms. Despite repeated complaints to civic authorities, residents allege that the problem remains unresolved, forcing them to seek private testing and alternative water arrangements. The society, which houses a large number of retired defence personnel and senior citizens, says the issue has not only disrupted daily life but also raised serious concerns about public health and safety. Laboratory Tests Confirm Contamination Frustrated by the lack…
In a major welfare initiative aimed at providing relief during festive seasons, the Delhi government has announced free LPG gas cylinder support for eligible households on the occasions of Holi and Diwali. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta made the announcement on Tuesday after a Cabinet meeting, confirming that a budget of ₹242 crore has been approved for the scheme. The decision is expected to benefit lakhs of families across the national capital, particularly those struggling with rising household expenses and fuel costs. The Chief Minister said the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to supporting economically weaker sections and ensuring that festivals…
In a major crackdown on illegal real estate activities near the upcoming Noida International Airport, the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has demolished an unauthorised housing colony and reclaimed land worth nearly Rs 400 crore. The large-scale operation was carried out in villages surrounding Jewar, where illegal developers had been misleading buyers by promoting fake “airport township” projects. Officials said the action is part of a sustained enforcement drive to prevent land grabbing and unauthorised plotting in the notified airport zone, where land prices have surged sharply following the airport project announcement. Illegal ‘Green City’ Colony Flattened During the…
Weeks after a tragic accident claimed the life of a 27-year-old software professional in Sector 150, the Noida Authority has begun rolling out a series of safety and surveillance measures aimed at preventing similar incidents in the rapidly developing residential zone. The move follows growing public anger and resident complaints over unsafe roads, unbarricaded construction sites, and lack of monitoring in one of the city’s premium sectors. The decision comes after Yuvraj Mehta’s car plunged into a deep, unsecured trench near a sharp turn in Sector 150, highlighting serious lapses in road engineering and oversight. The accident sent shockwaves through…
A shocking incident of street violence has rattled the national capital after a 36-year-old businessman was brutally beaten to death by food delivery riders in Connaught Place, one of Delhi’s busiest commercial and tourist hubs. The incident, which occurred late Monday evening, has once again raised serious concerns over public safety, rising aggression on city roads, and accountability in app-based delivery services. The victim has been identified as Shivam Gupta, a resident of Laxmi Nagar in East Delhi. According to police officials, Gupta was attacked with helmets following a heated argument with two food delivery agents near an inner circle…