Author: Sharad Natani
India’s busiest airport, Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), is set to undergo a significant infrastructure upgrade as its third runway (11R/29L) will be closed for renovation from February 16, 2026, for a period of nearly five months. The runway is expected to reopen in early July, subject to regulatory clearances. The move is part of a long-term strategy to enhance safety, efficiency, and operational reliability at the airport, which handles over 1,400 flight movements daily and continues to see growing passenger traffic year after year. Why Is the Runway Being Closed? Airport officials have confirmed that the closure is aimed…
In a major move against illegal land occupation, the Noida Development Authority (NDA) has filed a case against 22 alleged land mafias for unlawful encroachment and construction on notified authority land in Noida. The complaint was registered late Sunday night at Sector 39 Police Station following an inspection by authority officials. The FIR was lodged by Junior Engineer Surendra Kumar Verma of the Noida Development Authority, who accused the group of illegally occupying and developing land in village Bhangel Begumpur, which falls under Sector 104 of Noida. Encroachment on Notified Authority Land According to the police, the accused persons were…
In a significant crackdown on corruption, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau has arrested District Town Planner (DTP) Ritika Arora in Gurdaspur for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh for approving colony-related work. The arrest comes as part of the state government’s intensified drive to eliminate corruption from public offices, especially in departments dealing with real estate and urban planning. The officer was caught red-handed inside her office while accepting the bribe, following a well-planned trap laid by the Vigilance Bureau after receiving a formal complaint. Complaint by a Local Resident Triggers Action According to officials, the complainant, Gurjeet Singh,…
New Delhi is all set to add a touch of Kashmir’s charm to its urban landscape. In a unique initiative, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is planning to install a Kashmiri-style houseboat at Baansera Park, offering residents and tourists a “Mini Dal Lake” experience right in the heart of the capital. The project, estimated at around Rs 4 crore, aims to transform Baansera Park—already a popular eco-tourism destination—into a premium leisure and cultural hub along the Yamuna floodplain. A Houseboat That Doesn’t Float — But Fascinates Unlike traditional houseboats that float on water, this one will be permanently fixed to…
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken strong and immediate action following a tragic incident in Noida that claimed the life of a young software engineer due to alleged administrative negligence. Acting on the seriousnes kis of the matter, the state government has removed the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Noida Authority and constituted a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to conduct a thorough and impartial probe. The decision comes after widespread public outrage and protests over the death of Yuvraj, a software engineer who died after his car fell into a deep water-filled pit in Sector 150…
New Delhi is set to witness a major technological upgrade in crowd and traffic management during Republic Day and Beating Retreat celebrations this year. For the first time, the Delhi Police, in coordination with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), has introduced a QR code–based parking system to streamline parking near Kartavya Path, where the grand national events will be held. The new system will cover 22 designated parking lots and is expected to accommodate nearly 8,000 vehicles, making it easier for visitors to find the right parking space without confusion or delay. How the QR-Based Parking System Will Work According…