Author: Sharad Natani
In a move aimed at simplifying access to municipal services, the Municipal Corporation Gurugram has launched a Citizen Facilitation Centre to provide multiple civic services under one roof in Gurugram. The new centre has been established at the community centre in Ward-25, Sector-14, allowing residents to complete several government-related tasks without visiting multiple offices. Officials said the initiative is designed to save time for citizens and make the delivery of municipal services more transparent and efficient. One-Stop Centre for Multiple Civic Services Through the Citizen Facilitation Centre, residents will be able to access a wide range of services related to…
In a major step toward improving emergency response after road accidents, Blinkit has partnered with the Gurugram Traffic Police to expand its free ambulance service across Gurugram. The initiative aims to ensure that accident victims receive medical assistance within 15 minutes, particularly in areas identified as accident-prone hotspots. Traffic Police Trained to Use Blinkit App for Emergency Calls As part of the programme, a special training session was organised for traffic police personnel at the city’s traffic tower. The session was led by Rajesh Mohan, who explained how officers can use the Blinkit app to quickly request ambulances during road…
Sanitation workers employed by the Noida Authority have raised concerns over increased workload and lack of salary hikes, even as officials announced a new health insurance initiative for thousands of workers in Noida. Many sanitation workers say their responsibilities have expanded significantly in recent weeks, while their wages have remained unchanged. Workers Claim Additional Civil Work Assigned One sanitation worker living in Sector 101 said he has been working with the authority for nearly 10 years, covering areas including Sector 128 and Asgharpur from 7 am to 3 pm daily. He explained that earlier their duties mainly involved cleaning roads…
Restaurants and food outlets in Noida and Ghaziabad are rapidly changing their cooking methods and menus after the sudden disruption in commercial LPG supply this week. With restaurants unable to obtain new commercial cylinders, many owners have been forced to shift from gas-based kitchens to electric appliances, while others are simplifying their menus to keep their businesses running. The shortage comes amid disruptions in LPG supply linked to global energy tensions affecting imports and distribution. Restaurants Invest in Electric Equipment At Baby Dragon, owner Vicky Saluja spent nearly ₹1 lakh within two days to convert most of his kitchen from…
In a significant development in the ongoing probe into delayed housing projects in the National Capital Region, the Supreme Court of India has directed an investigation into IAS officers associated with all three Noida authorities over alleged irregularities in real estate projects. The order comes as part of the court’s ongoing efforts to address large-scale delays and financial irregularities affecting thousands of homebuyers in Noida, Greater Noida, and Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Area. Probe to Examine Role of Officials in Housing Delays The court has asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to examine the role of senior officials in…
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…