Author: Sharad Natani
Ahead of Republic Day 2026 celebrations, the Delhi Police has launched a citywide public outreach initiative titled ‘Eyes and Ears’, aimed at strengthening security through active citizen participation. The campaign focuses on community-based vigilance, encouraging people to promptly report any suspicious activity to the police. The awareness drive was conducted across police stations, Metro units, and IGI Airport units, with participation from a wide range of stakeholders, including residents, traders, and service providers. Citizens Urged to Act as ‘Eyes and Ears’ of Police According to Delhi Police officials, the campaign seeks to involve ordinary citizens as the first line of…
The Greater Noida Authority has taken strict action against two well-known restaurant chains — Barbeque Nation and Barcos Hotel — for violating Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. Both establishments have been fined Rs 52,000 each for failing to properly process and dispose of garbage at their premises in Beta-2 sector. Improper Garbage Disposal Found During Inspection During a routine inspection, the Authority’s Health Department team found that waste generated at both restaurants was not being segregated or processed as per prescribed norms. Officials noted serious lapses in solid waste handling, despite repeated guidelines issued to commercial establishments. Following the inspection,…
The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) has approved 12 real estate projects worth Rs 4,100 crore across six districts of the state, giving a significant boost to housing and commercial development. Of this, Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida) will witness the highest investment, with three projects worth Rs 2,460 crore, leading to the construction of 1,937 residential flats and commercial shops. Over 7,100 Housing and Commercial Units Across UP According to UP RERA officials, the approved projects will result in the development of more than 7,100 residential and commercial units across Uttar Pradesh. These projects were cleared during…
The Delhi government is exploring an ambitious plan to redevelop the defunct Rajghat power plant into a vibrant night-time economy destination, combining culture, entertainment, leisure and economic activity. The concept involves converting the abandoned industrial site into a public leisure destination that remains active long after sunset. Cultural Venues to Anchor Night Footfall Officials said the core idea is to use cultural programming — including open-air performance plazas for concerts, theatre and shows — to attract visitors during evening and night hours. These cultural spaces are expected to draw significant footfall, helping to create a lively, safe and engaging public…
governance in education, the Delhi government is set to appoint a specialised professional agency to digitally map all government school infrastructure across the city. The initiative aims to create a real-time digital profile of every school campus to monitor building safety, facility upgrades, and maintenance more effectively. Why Digital Mapping is Being Introduced Officials said the decision was taken to ensure that what is recorded on paper actually reflects ground reality. Instead of routine manual inspections, the digital system will enable continuous tracking of infrastructure issues such as crumbling classrooms, leaking roofs, toilets, drinking water facilities, electricity, fire safety systems…
In a major step toward water conservation and smart urban management, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has begun implementing an advanced automated irrigation system across parks, green belts, and roundabouts in Lutyens’ Delhi. The initiative aims to significantly reduce water wastage while ensuring efficient upkeep of green spaces. How the Smart System Works Under the new system, irrigation will be controlled through soil moisture sensors, weather-based data, and automated timers. Watering will take place only when required, based on real-time soil and climatic conditions, eliminating manual guesswork and excess usage. NDMC officials said the technology will prevent irrigation during…