Author: Sharad Natani
Residents of Sector 99 in Noida have raised serious concerns over deteriorating civic infrastructure, alleging that broken footpaths, clogged drains and neglected green spaces have turned daily life into a struggle. Home to over 5,000 residents across plots and apartment complexes, the centrally located sector enjoys connectivity to the Noida Expressway. However, locals say basic amenities remain in poor condition despite repeated complaints to the Authority. Cracked Footpaths & Accident Risks Residents claim that loose interlocking tiles and damaged pavements pose safety hazards, especially for children and elderly citizens. Several stretches of internal roads are uneven, increasing the risk of…
In a major crackdown on consumer fraud, Delhi Police’s Crime Branch has arrested a 40-year-old man for allegedly tampering with expired food and cosmetic products and selling them in the market as fresh stock. The accused, identified as Omprakash Sharma, was apprehended following a raid at a godown in Jagatpur’s Pushta Road area. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, police uncovered what they described as a systematic operation involving alteration of expiry dates and repackaging of daily-use products. Popular Brands Seized During the raid, officers seized a large quantity of expired items from well-known brands, including Nestlé Sugar Free, Glucon-D, Dabur…
In a major step to tackle classroom hunger, Delhi has rolled out a morning nutrition programme that will provide ready-to-eat snacks to over 90,000 government school students across the city. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the initiative in collaboration with the Akshaya Patra Foundation, emphasising that no child should attend school on an empty stomach. Boosting Health & Learning The programme will supplement the existing mid-day meals provided under the Centre’s PM Poshan scheme. Officials said early-morning nutrition is crucial for improving children’s concentration, energy levels and learning outcomes. Under the scheme, millet-based snacks such as chikki, peanuts and protein…
Once a jewel of Lutyens’ Delhi, Talkatora Garden is now battling visible neglect, with non-functional fountains, damaged lighting and crumbling heritage structures raising concerns among visitors. During a recent visit, the garden’s once-iconic central fountains were found dry and inoperative. Locals claimed fountain nozzles had been missing for months, allegedly due to theft and poor monitoring. Dried fountain beds, exposed wiring and broken panels added to the deteriorating appearance. Heritage Structures in Disrepair Talkatora Garden, a Mughal-era site dating back to the reign of Emperor Muhammad Shah (1719–1748), holds historical significance. The name originates from Persian words — ‘tal’ (tank)…
The Delhi government is set to promote khadi products in city schools while unveiling a new skill development scheme aimed at benefiting over 16,000 artisans across the capital. The initiative seeks to familiarise students with khadi’s cultural legacy, economic value and environmental relevance, while simultaneously strengthening livelihoods in the khadi and village industries sector. Khadi Awareness Drive in Schools Under the proposed plan, schools will not host permanent khadi outlets but will organise exhibitions, workshops and awareness sessions to introduce students to the fabric’s historic role in India’s freedom movement and its importance in sustainable fashion. Officials said the move…
Delhi’s Arogya Mandir Clinics are steadily expanding across the capital, offering free medicines and primary healthcare services to thousands of residents. With 81 new centres inaugurated recently, the total number of operational clinics has reached 319 — part of the government’s larger plan to establish 1,139 such facilities citywide. At a clinic in Kalkaji, 20-year-old Anjali from Govindpuri waits for her monthly tuberculosis check-up. Within minutes, she steps out with her prescription. “The doctors are cooperative, and medicines are free. It’s convenient for regular follow-ups,” she said. Strengthening Urban Primary Healthcare Previously known as Urban Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (UAAMs), these…