Author: Sharad Natani
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…
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…