Author: Sharad Natani
The Central Government is set to introduce a new phase of education reform with the launch of Samagra Shiksha 3.0 from April 1. The reform aims to strengthen government schools by increasing community participation, improving learning outcomes, and aligning school education with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the Vision India 2047 roadmap. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced the initiative during a high-level meeting attended by Chief Secretaries and Education Secretaries from multiple states. Schools to reconnect with society Addressing the meeting, the Education Minister said that while the responsibility for infrastructure and salaries will remain with the…
Residents of Omicron-3 Sector in Greater Noida have accused the Greater Noida Authority of ignoring their repeated demands for cleaning a vacant plot that has turned into a major source of inconvenience and fear. According to local residents and the sector’s Residents Welfare Association (RWA), the plot has remained unattended for over two years, despite multiple complaints. The vacant plot belongs to a housing development society and is located in Block A of Omicron-3. Over time, the area has become overgrown with dense wild bushes, while people have also started dumping garbage there. Health and safety risks increase Residents say…
After continuous reports of people falling ill due to suspected contaminated drinking water in several sectors, the Greater Noida Authority has initiated a major inspection drive to check water supply, sewer lines, and drainage systems across the city. Acting on the directions of Greater Noida Authority CEO N.G. Ravi Kumar, the administration has formed eight inspection teams working work-circle wise. The inspection campaign will continue for four consecutive days, covering residential sectors, societies, and key infrastructure points. Special lab teams deployed for random testing To strengthen the monitoring process, the authority has also deployed two independent teams from Shriram Institute…
A serious health scare has emerged in Greater Noida’s Alpha-2 Sector, where the number of people falling ill after consuming contaminated water has risen to 65. The affected residents reported symptoms such as stomach pain, vomiting, and nausea, prompting immediate intervention by health authorities. The situation has raised concerns about water safety and infrastructure maintenance in the area. Health department sets up medical camp Following continuous complaints, a team from the Health Department conducted a medical camp in Alpha-2 Sector to assess the situation. During the camp, medicines were distributed to 65 patients, out of which more than 45 people…
Sector-20 Police in Noida have successfully solved a theft case involving a fake forex trading investment scam, arresting a young accused and recovering a large sum of stolen money. The police recovered Rs 4.60 lakh in cash and a mobile phone from the accused, while an additional Rs 2 lakh was frozen in his bank account. Accused identified The arrested accused has been identified as Shikhar Khurana (21), son of Ajay Khurana. He is a resident of Vasundhara Park Van, Bhura Rani Road, Rudrapur, Uttarakhand, and was currently staying at V-1, Eldigo, Sector-151, Noida. Police said he was arrested from…
Dehradun witnessed renewed focus on the Ankita Bhandari murder case after Padma Bhushan awardee and noted environmentalist Dr Anil Prakash Joshi submitted a formal application to the Uttarakhand Police and the state Home Department. In his request, Dr Joshi urged authorities to examine the possible involvement of unidentified individuals, often referred to in public discourse as “VIPs”, whose alleged role has remained unclear. Following the submission of the application, the police moved swiftly and initiated a preliminary investigation into the matter. Concerns raised over missing links In his representation, Dr Joshi stated that discussions circulating on news platforms, social media,…