Author: Sharad Natani
Delhi residents may soon get relief from daily traffic congestion as a traffic study has begun to make Pankha Road completely signal-free. The stretch from Uttam Nagar Bus Terminal to Delhi Cantonment (Kirby Place) will be redesigned to improve smooth traffic movement. Two Flyovers Planned Over 6-Km Stretch The Public Works Department (PWD) is planning to construct two new flyovers across a 6-kilometre stretch of Pankha Road. These flyovers aim to eliminate traffic signals and reduce bottlenecks on one of West Delhi’s busiest corridors. Encroachment Identified Near Sagarpur Red Light During the ground survey, PWD officials found heavy encroachment on…
In the Union Budget for 2026–27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has allocated Rs 12,846.15 crore for the Delhi Police. This marks an increase of 4.57 percent over the previous financial year, when ₹12,259.16 crore was earmarked for the force. Focus on Modernisation and Infrastructure Upgrade Delhi Police officials said the enhanced budget aims to strengthen infrastructure, technology, and operational efficiency. The funding will be used to modernise policing systems and improve preparedness for emerging law-and-order challenges in the national capital. Model Traffic System and Communication Network A significant portion of the budget will go towards developing a model traffic management…
The Delhi government has approved a development package worth around ₹235 crore for the Mehrauli Assembly constituency. The plan aims to improve traffic management, healthcare facilities, public safety and civic infrastructure in one of Delhi’s oldest and most culturally significant regions. CM Highlights Mehrauli’s Cultural and Historical Importance Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said Mehrauli is not just an vidhansabha area but a living symbol of Delhi’s ancient heritage. Landmarks such as the Yogmaya Temple, Iron Pillar, archaeological parks and historic monuments make the region a witness to thousands of years of history. The development plan, he said, balances…
Daily commuters travelling from Indirapuram and nearby areas to Noida are facing severe traffic congestion, forcing thousands to leave home much earlier than usual with no certainty of reaching work on time. Residents say unplanned civic works, repeated digging, and the absence of traffic police have turned the stretch into a daily ordeal. CP Baliyan, a resident of Shipra Suncity, says uncertainty has become routine. “I have to leave home at least an hour early because there’s no way to predict how long I’ll be stuck in traffic. On top of that, traffic police are rarely present to manage the…
The Delhi government has introduced a major change in how subsidised meals are accessed at its popular Atal Canteens — instead of Aadhaar authentication, citizens must now undergo retina scanning to get subsidised food coupons. The move is aimed at curbing misuse of the system and ensuring that the benefits of low-cost, nutritious meals reach truly needy residents of the capital. Under the new arrangement, installed across all 86 Atal Canteens in the city, retina scanning cameras will verify a person’s identity before issuing a meal coupon. The data is stored in a central digital system that links all canteens…
Greater Noida emerged as a major hub of industry dialogue and celebration as the Perfect Sourcing Excellence Awards 2026 were held in a grand ceremony at the India Expo Mart & Centre (IEML). Organised alongside the prestigious India Garment Show, the event highlighted India’s growing strength in apparel manufacturing, sourcing, and global exports, while setting a forward-looking agenda for the sector. Spotlight on Noida as a Global Garment Hub The event witnessed strong participation from industry leaders, exporters, sourcing heads and policymakers. The presence and address of senior representatives from industry bodies reinforced Noida’s position as a fast-emerging garment manufacturing…