Author: Sharad Natani
Greater Noida is set to witness a burst of vibrant calendula flowers across its major roads, roundabouts, and green belts as the Greater Noida Authority gears up for its annual four-day Flower Show, scheduled to begin on February 26. This year, the authority has chosen Calendula as the central theme flower, aiming to enhance the city’s visual appeal ahead of the grand event. On the directions of Authority CEO N.G. Ravi Kumar, the Horticulture Department has been instructed to plant calendula flowers at prominent city locations well in advance so that they bloom in time for the exhibition. Major Roads…
Anger erupted in Greater Noida West after residents of Eros Sampoornam Society staged a protest over prolonged power cuts that left the high-rise complex without electricity for several hours. Frustrated by repeated outages and lack of response from the management, residents blocked the main road outside the society, bringing traffic to a standstill. The protest highlighted growing dissatisfaction among residents who pay hefty monthly maintenance charges but continue to struggle for basic amenities like uninterrupted power supply. Children, Elderly, and Patients Hit the Hardest With the society plunged into darkness, residents said children, senior citizens, and patients faced severe difficulties.…
In a major security breakthrough ahead of Republic Day celebrations, the Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate illegal arms syndicate operating across the National Capital Region (NCR) and neighbouring states. The crackdown, carried out under “Operation W,” led to the arrest of multiple suspects and the seizure of a large cache of illegal firearms and ammunition. According to senior police officials, the operation was launched as part of heightened security measures to prevent any potential threat during national events. The network was actively supplying illegal weapons across Delhi, western Uttar Pradesh, and nearby regions, raising serious security concerns. Weapons Seized,…
In a significant move combining social sensitivity with environmental responsibility, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has announced that cremation services at all electric and CNG-based crematoriums in the national capital will now be completely free of cost. The decision is being widely welcomed as a major relief for grieving families and a strong push toward cleaner and more sustainable funeral practices in a city grappling with chronic air pollution. Relief for Families During Difficult Times Funeral rituals often come with sudden and unavoidable expenses, adding financial pressure to families already coping with emotional loss. By waiving cremation charges at…
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has delivered a strong message on the implementation of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, directing both the Centre and state governments to strictly enforce the mandatory 25% quota for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and disadvantaged group students in private unaided, non-minority schools. The apex court said that providing quality education to children from poor and marginalised backgrounds is not merely a welfare measure but a constitutional obligation and a national mission. The judgment was delivered by a bench comprising Justice P.S. Narasimha and Justice A.S. Chandurkar. “True Brotherhood Begins in the Classroom”…
In response to long-pending public complaints over non-functional street lights and damaged electric poles, the Greater Noida Authority’s electricity department has launched a special repair and maintenance drive to restore lighting across sectors, roads, villages, and public spaces. Residents across several sectors had been facing severe inconvenience due to prolonged darkness at night, raising concerns over safety, accidents, and crime. After sustained demands from citizens, the authority has now moved into action with a focused campaign to repair broken infrastructure. Broken Poles and Defunct Street Lights to Be Repaired Under the special drive, teams from the electricity department will: ◆Repair…