Author: Sharad Natani
Residents across multiple parts of Delhi are likely to face temporary water supply disruption as the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has announced planned pipeline interconnection work. According to officials, water supply will remain intermittent from Friday evening till Saturday morning in over 17 localities, potentially affecting daily household routines. The announcement has prompted residents to store water in advance and adjust usage for essential needs. Pipeline interconnection work behind disruption The disruption is part of scheduled maintenance and pipeline interconnection work being carried out to improve the city’s water distribution network. DJB officials said the work is necessary to strengthen…
A serious pollution incident was reported at the Sanjay Nagar Joint Hospital on Thursday after a heap of garbage caught fire inside the hospital campus, filling the area with thick smoke and foul smell. The incident caused breathing discomfort to patients and their attendants, triggering panic in the emergency and nearby wards. The fire reportedly broke out in the afternoon and raised concerns over poor waste management and safety standards at one of the city’s key public healthcare facilities. Smoke reaches emergency and wards According to eyewitnesses, a large pile of garbage had been lying for a long time near…
India’s fight against cyber crime received a significant boost with the launch of the Certified Cyber Crime Investigator Course by the Centre for Police Technology (CPT). The national-level training programme aims to equip police and security agencies with advanced skills required to investigate modern cyber crimes and present legally sustainable, court-ready digital evidence. With cyber offences expanding beyond online fraud into complex areas such as encrypted communications, cryptocurrency misuse, ransomware attacks, deepfake content, and dark web activities, law enforcement agencies have been under growing pressure to upgrade their investigative capabilities. The newly launched CPT course has been designed specifically to…
In a major infrastructure boost for Ghaziabad, the long-standing demand for a four-lane bridge over the Hindon River has finally received official approval. The proposed bridge, aimed at directly connecting Vasundhara and Siddharth Vihar, was cleared during a high-level meeting chaired by Housing Commissioner Dr Balkaar Singh. The proposal is now set to receive final clearance in the upcoming December board meeting. Single-lane bridge causes daily traffic chaos At present, traffic between Vasundhara and Siddharth Vihar depends on a single-lane bridge at the Hindon Barrage. This narrow stretch handles traffic from both directions, resulting in heavy congestion during morning and…
In a major boost to local infrastructure, the Greater Noida Authority has issued tenders for multiple development works covering both urban sectors and nearby villages. The move follows long-standing demands raised by residents and local representatives. Officials have confirmed that development work will begin soon once the tender process is completed. 22 locations selected for new works and maintenance According to authority officials, a total of 22 locations have been identified where either new development work or annual maintenance will be carried out. While fresh construction will be taken up at several places, routine upkeep and resurfacing will also be…
In a significant development for urban residential safety, three prominent high-rise housing societies in Noida have declared themselves free from stray dog problems. The societies — Eldeco Aamantran in Sector-119, Exotica Fresco in Sector-137, and Purvanchal Royal Park — claim that systematic management, awareness campaigns, and coordinated security measures have helped eliminate stray dog movement within their premises. Improved sense of safety for children and elderly Residents say the initiative has greatly increased the sense of safety, especially for children and senior citizens. Morning walks, playtime, and daily movement within the society premises have become more comfortable, reducing anxiety among…