Author: Sharad Natani
Behind Delhi’s fast-paced urban life lies a disturbing reality — hundreds of children have gone missing over the past decade, and many families are still waiting for their return. Official data shows that in the last 11 years, 5,559 children aged between 0 and 8 years were reported missing in the capital. While the Delhi Police managed to trace most of them, 695 children remain untraced, leaving families trapped in endless uncertainty. According to police records, 3,216 boys and 2,343 girls went missing during this period. Although 4,864 children were successfully rescued, the remaining cases continue to haunt investigators and…
Residents of Amrapali Dream Valley-2 society in Greater Noida West have launched an indefinite protest outside the NBCC office, alleging prolonged neglect and failure to provide basic residential facilities. The protest began on January 27, in line with a warning issued by residents during a meeting held a few weeks ago. Raising slogans and holding placards, residents accused the authorities of handing over the society with incomplete and substandard infrastructure. Protesters said the agitation will continue until their demands are addressed and visible corrective action is taken. Residents Allege Incomplete Handover and Poor Construction Quality According to residents, the society…
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has announced a major housing opportunity for residents of the capital under its Nagrik Awas Yojana 2026, offering more than 1,700 flats across multiple income categories in Narela and Siraspur. The scheme aims to promote affordable and planned housing for citizens from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) to High Income Groups (HIG). According to DDA officials, online registration for the scheme began on January 24, 2026, at 12 noon, while flat bookings will open from January 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM through the official DDA Awaas Portal. Category-Wise Flat Availability Under the scheme, flats are being…
In a major boost for small businesses, start-ups, and traders, the Delhi government on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) to expand access to collateral-free loans of up to Rs10 crore for entrepreneurs operating in the capital. The initiative is aimed at removing one of the biggest hurdles faced by small business owners — the requirement of property or asset security to obtain bank loans. Under the new arrangement, thousands of entrepreneurs who earlier failed to secure formal credit due to lack of collateral will now be…
In a major boost for residents of Delhi’s slum settlements, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Republic Day approved Rs 327 crore worth of development projects aimed at improving basic infrastructure and living conditions in jhuggi clusters across the capital. The announcements were made during a special programme held at the Chief Minister’s Jan Seva Sadan, where representatives from slum communities were invited to participate. The event marked a symbolic outreach by the Delhi government, as the Chief Minister shared lunch with slum residents and reiterated the administration’s commitment to providing dignity, better facilities, and a higher quality of life to…
Greater Noida is set to emerge as a major hub for advanced medical technology as the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has allotted 10 acres of land to Shukra Pharmaceuticals Limited for setting up a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at the Medical Devices Park. The project, involving an investment of Rs 587 crore, is expected to generate thousands of employment opportunities and significantly strengthen India’s position in the global medical technology sector. Officials said the land allotment letter was formally handed over to the company on Tuesday in the presence of YEIDA Chief Executive Officer Rakesh Kumar Singh, Additional CEO…