Author: Sharad Natani
In a significant move to protect teachers’ rights and student welfare, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has withdrawn the affiliation of a private school in Sector-56, Noida after serious allegations of workplace harassment, salary irregularities and administrative misconduct were confirmed. The decision follows months of investigation triggered by complaints from former teachers and directions from the Allahabad High Court. Authorities found evidence of an unhealthy work environment, coercion and financial wrongdoing within the school administration. Teachers Alleged Harassment and Forced Resignations The case surfaced in early 2025 when several teachers — most of them women — reported mental…
Strong opposition has emerged against the state government’s proposal to shift the office of the deputy registrar (firms, societies and chits) from Ghaziabad to Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida). Resident groups warn that the move could create serious inconvenience for thousands of societies, NGOs and welfare bodies that depend on the office for routine administrative work. Currently, the Ghaziabad office handles registrations, renewals, audits and compliance matters for both districts. With nearly 15,500 registered organisations across Ghaziabad and GB Nagar, residents say relocating the office to another district will impose unnecessary travel, delays and additional costs. Majority of Societies Located in…
With the launch of the Noida International Airport in Jewar just weeks away, authorities have finalized a key mobility partnership to ensure smooth transportation for passengers from day one. Mann Fleet Partners Limited has been appointed as the official ground mobility services provider. The company will handle premium pick-up and drop services, rental cars, and shuttle connectivity — a crucial step as metro and rapid rail links to the airport are still years from completion. Shuttle Services to Key NCR Hubs Dedicated shuttle buses will connect the airport to major transit and residential hubs, including: ●Pari Chowk ●Botanical Garden Metro…
Just days before Holi, residents across Alpha, Beta and Delta sectors are grappling with serious civic issues, including mounting garbage, leaking pipelines and waterlogged roads. Locals say the poor sanitation situation is dampening the festive mood and posing health risks. Uncollected household waste as well as construction debris has been lying on roads for days, creating foul smells and unsanitary conditions. RWAs allege that garbage collection has become irregular, forcing residents to navigate through trash-strewn streets. Garbage Left Unattended for Days Pramod Bhati, president of Delta-1 RWA, said sanitation services have deteriorated significantly. “Waste is left unattended for days. With…
In a major boost to government healthcare services, an AI-enabled e-ICU command centre has been launched at MMG District Hospital, bringing advanced critical care technology to patients who previously had limited access to specialist treatment. The facility, inaugurated by Union Health Minister JP Nadda, will allow critically ill patients to be monitored round-the-clock by expert doctors located at Yashoda Medicity, one of the region’s leading private hospitals. How the AI e-ICU Will Save Lives The new system uses artificial intelligence to continuously track patients’ vital signs and clinical data in real time. It can detect early warning signs of deterioration…
Gurgaon is set to witness a major improvement in pedestrian safety as work on a second foot overbridge (FOB) along the busy Golf Course Road is expected to begin within the next month. The new structure will come up near La Lagune, a stretch identified as a high-risk accident zone due to heavy traffic and frequent road crossings by residents and office-goers. Officials said the design has already been finalised and the contractor appointed, marking the transition from planning to execution. The project will be carried out by the DLF Foundation under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative and is…