Author: Sharad Natani
In a major push to strengthen urban infrastructure, the Haryana government has approved three major projects worth Rs 123 crore aimed at improving water supply and stormwater drainage in Gurugram. The projects were cleared during a meeting of the high-powered purchase committee chaired by Nayab Singh Saini. Officials said the initiatives are expected to address water shortages in several tail-end areas of the city while also strengthening the drainage network ahead of the monsoon season. 22-Km Water Pipeline to Improve Supply The first project involves laying a 22-kilometre master water supply pipeline with an estimated cost of ₹55 crore. The…
In a significant ruling, a consumer court has directed Bajaj Allianz to pay ₹1.05 lakh to a drugged and robbed e-rickshaw driver from Noida, after finding the insurer guilty of deficiency in service. The order came after the company rejected the driver’s insurance claim, citing a delay in the filing of the police complaint. Driver Drugged by Passengers, E-Rickshaw Stolen The complainant, Mohammad Israr, had purchased the e-rickshaw for Rs 1.05 lakh in February 2020 and insured it with Bajaj Allianz for one year by paying a premium of Rs 7,000. According to the complaint, the incident took place on…
Residents in Noida are facing growing frustration as cooking gas shortages force many households to stand in long queues outside LPG distribution agencies with empty cylinders. Outside a gas agency in Sector 54, dozens of residents gathered under the harsh sun, hoping to receive their booked LPG cylinders. However, the agency remained shut due to low stock, leaving customers stranded and anxious. The shortage comes amid disruptions in global LPG supply chains caused by the ongoing tensions in West Asia, particularly the conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. Residents Waiting for Days for LPG Delivery Several residents said…
In a strict move to improve civic maintenance, the Noida Authority has removed six sanitation workers and taken disciplinary action against several officials after a surprise inspection revealed poor sanitation conditions in multiple sectors of Noida. The inspection was conducted by Krishna Karunesh, who reviewed sanitation, drainage, road conditions, encroachments and door-to-door waste collection systems across several sectors. Sanitation Workers Removed Over Poor Cleanliness During the inspection, large heaps of garbage were found in several locations, prompting immediate action. In Sector 8, a pile of rubbish was discovered near E-9. Sanitation workers Rahul and Soni, along with health supervisor Shriprakash…
In a significant move to improve safety and accessibility of public spaces, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has partnered with the Safetipin India Foundation to conduct a comprehensive safety assessment across Gurugram. The collaboration aims to gather detailed data on public infrastructure, mobility, and safety conditions across various parts of the city. Officials believe the initiative will help improve urban planning and make public spaces safer and more accessible for residents. Administrative Support for Surveys and Data Collection Under the agreement, the Municipal Corporation will provide administrative assistance to the organisation carrying out the survey. This includes facilitating permissions…
In a major step to promote grassroots sports development, the Haryana government has released Rs 12.72 crore as a nutrition allowance for 74,884 young athletes training in sports nurseries across the state for the 2025–26 session. The funds have been allocated to all 22 districts to support the nutritional needs of players for the months of July, August, and September, officials from the state sports department said. Financial Support for Young Athletes The sports nursery programme is designed to nurture young sporting talent by providing structured training and financial assistance at government-approved training centres. Under the scheme: ●Players aged 8–14…