Author: Sharad Natani
In a significant move aimed at improving road safety and easing traffic congestion, the Delhi government’s Transport Department is considering granting a one-month grace period to owners of unregistered e-rickshaws to complete their vehicle registration. Officials said the proposal is under active consideration and is intended to strike a balance between road safety enforcement and protecting livelihoods of thousands of e-rickshaw drivers operating in the capital. Rising Safety Concerns Trigger Policy Review Originally introduced as an eco-friendly mode of transport, e-rickshaws have increasingly become a concern on Delhi roads due to their slow speed, contribution to traffic congestion, and safety…
In a landmark move combining environmental responsibility with economic opportunity, the Delhi government has approved a Carbon Credit Monetisation Framework, aiming to generate revenue while actively combating climate change. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting held at the Delhi Secretariat on Tuesday under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. With this policy, Delhi becomes one of the first major states in India to systematically monetise carbon emission reductions through national and international carbon markets. Green Initiatives to Generate New Revenue Stream Speaking after the cabinet approval, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the Delhi government is fully committed…
Health authorities in Greater Noida have confirmed the presence of E. coli bacteria in a drinking water sample collected from the Delta Sector, raising serious concerns over water safety after several residents reported falling ill. The confirmation came after multiple cases of vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, and fever were reported in the area, prompting the health department to conduct an immediate investigation. Water Samples Sent for Testing After Rising Illness Complaints According to officials, repeated complaints of illness from residents in Delta Sector led the health department to deploy a field inspection team. Drinking water samples were collected from four…
In a major breakthrough against international cybercrime networks, the Noida Cyber Crime Police have arrested a fake overseas job agent who lured Indian youths with promises of foreign employment and pushed them into cyber slavery in Southeast Asia. The accused has been identified as Shubham Pundir, a resident of Bhagwan Jalalpur village under Babri police station in Shamli district, Uttar Pradesh. Lured Through Social Media With Fake Job Offers According to police officials, Shubham Pundir used social media platforms, especially Instagram, to contact unemployed youths and offered them lucrative jobs abroad. He falsely promised data entry jobs in Thailand and…
In a major boost to primary healthcare services, the Delhi government has launched 81 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs across the capital from January 14, 2026. The initiative aims to provide accessible, free, and quality healthcare services to residents, especially benefiting the poor, middle class, and people living in slum clusters. CM Rekha Gupta Inaugurates Centres Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated one of the newly opened Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in Nangal Raya, West Delhi. During the event, she said the government’s priority is to ensure timely and free healthcare for every citizen of Delhi. Ministers and MLAs also inaugurated centres in…
In a major step aimed at improving pedestrian safety and easing traffic congestion, the Delhi government is reviewing 60 proposals for the construction of new foot-over bridges (FOBs) across the capital. The proposals, submitted by Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), are currently under examination by chief engineers of the Public Works Department (PWD). MLAs Respond to Govt’s Call for Traffic Solutions The move follows an initiative by PWD Minister Pravesh Verma, who had written to all MLAs last year seeking suggestions to tackle traffic bottlenecks and improve pedestrian movement in their respective constituencies. In response to a question raised…