Author: Sharad Natani
Uttar Pradesh has taken a major step toward transforming the National Capital Region’s economic landscape, signing investment agreements worth Rs 6,650 crore for large-scale infrastructure and development projects near the upcoming Noida International Airport in Jewar. The agreements, finalised during Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s visit to Singapore, include plans for a world-class township, a hyperscale data centre park, and a logistics hub. Officials say these projects will accelerate urbanisation, strengthen digital infrastructure, and generate more than 20,000 jobs across the region. Mega Township to Create New Urban Hub The largest component of the investment is a ₹3,500-crore international theme-based township…
In a major move to prevent power shortages during peak summer, the Noida power department has proposed building two new substations in Dadri and Jewar as part of a ₹70-crore infrastructure upgrade plan for Gautam Buddh Nagar district. Two New Substations Planned Authorities plan to set up 33/11 kV substations in Dadri and Jewar to meet rising electricity demand, particularly in rural and rapidly developing areas. Officials expect peak demand to cross 3,000 MW this summer, making urgent upgrades necessary. The proposal has been submitted to the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) for approval under the FY 2026–27 business…
In a major pre-Holi crackdown, food safety authorities in Gautam Buddh Nagar uncovered shocking violations at sweet shops and edible oil units, destroying contaminated food items and seizing thousands of oil packs suspected of breaching safety norms. Contaminated Sweets Found in Shop Officials destroyed nearly 100 kilograms of rasgullas at a sweet shop in Sector 62 after inspectors found them stored in filthy conditions and allegedly infested with mosquitoes. The sweets were deemed unsafe for consumption, and samples have been sent for laboratory testing to determine contamination levels. Authorities warned that strict action would follow if the samples fail safety…
Delhi residents in several southwest localities are preparing for a significant disruption in daily life as the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) announces a two-day suspension of water supply for critical infrastructure work. The shutdown will last 48 hours — from 11 AM on February 25 to 11 AM on February 27 — affecting residential colonies, villages, and key public zones. Why Water Supply Is Being Stopped According to officials, the interruption is necessary to connect a newly installed 1,500-mm diameter twin raw water pipeline with the existing main supply line at the Dwarka Water Treatment Plant (WTP) in Bhagya Vihar.…
In a move aimed at strengthening cultural representation and improving local connect, the Delhi government has approved the renaming of nine metro stations across the national capital. The decision, finalised by the State Names Authority led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, seeks to align station names more closely with the history, geography, and identity of surrounding neighbourhoods. The renaming exercise followed a detailed review of proposals concerning 21 metro stations. After deliberation, authorities retained several suggested names, modified others to include prominent nearby localities, and fully renamed two stations to better reflect their locations. Two Stations Fully Renamed Among the…
Uttar Pradesh is on the brink of a transformative moment in aviation history as the much-anticipated Noida International Airport in Jewar prepares for its grand inauguration next month. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will formally inaugurate what is poised to become India’s largest airport, marking a major milestone in the country’s infrastructure expansion. Speaking during his official visit to Singapore, the Chief Minister described the project as a game-changer not just for Uttar Pradesh but for the entire National Capital Region (NCR). Once operational, the airport is expected to significantly ease pressure on Delhi’s Indira…