Author: Sharad Natani
Greater Noida is taking significant steps toward environmental sustainability by expanding Miyawaki-style urban forests, a plantation technique known for creating dense native forests in a short time. The initiative aims to increase green cover across the city while improving air quality and restoring natural biodiversity. Officials from the Greater Noida Authority said the plantation drive focuses on developing dense clusters of native tree species that grow faster and stronger compared to traditional plantation methods. Ajit Patel, Senior Manager (Horticulture) of the Greater Noida Authority, said the initiative is designed to promote dense native forests in urban landscapes and strengthen the…
India’s cyber policing ecosystem received a major boost as 33 outstanding women cyber officers from across the country were honoured for their remarkable contributions to cybercrime investigation, digital forensics, and cyber awareness initiatives. The recognition celebrates women officers who have played a critical role in tackling online fraud, dismantling cybercrime networks, promoting digital safety, and strengthening India’s cyber policing capabilities. The honour recognises the growing leadership of women in cybersecurity and law enforcement, particularly at a time when cyber fraud, online scams, sextortion, and digital financial crimes are rising rapidly across the country. These officers have been involved in investigating…
In a remarkable medical recovery, a 24-year-old electrician who was paralysed after a 20-foot fall has regained significant mobility following a complex spinal surgery at the Government Institute of Medical Sciences in Greater Noida. Doctors said the patient had lost sensation and movement in both arms and legs after falling from a ladder during work in September. Severe Cervical Spine Injury Diagnosed When the patient was brought to the hospital, he complained of intense neck pain and complete paralysis. Medical examinations revealed a serious cervical spine injury, where a fractured vertebra was compressing the spinal cord. According to Rakesh Kumar…
In a move to encourage responsible waste management, the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation has announced a 10% rebate on property tax for residents and institutions that segregate waste at source. The decision was approved during a civic board meeting and aligns with the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, which will come into effect from April 1, 2026. Incentive for Responsible Waste Management Officials said the rebate will be available to: ●Housing societies ●Educational institutions ●Individual property owners who separate biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste at home before it is collected by municipal workers. According to Vikramaditya Malik Singh, the…
The Government of India has launched a major redevelopment initiative to rebuild seven ageing government housing colonies in Delhi under a self-sustaining financial model that will not use taxpayer money. The redevelopment is being carried out under the General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) redevelopment plan, covering around 537 acres across the national capital. Seven Government Colonies to Be Redeveloped The project includes the redevelopment of the following colonies in New Delhi: Sarojini Nagar Netaji Nagar Nauroji Nagar Kasturba Nagar Thyagraj Nagar Sriniwaspuri Mohammadpur Many of the existing government quarters in these colonies were built between the 1950s and 1970s and…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate two new metro corridors in Delhi and lay the foundation stone for three additional corridors, marking a major expansion of the city’s public transport network. The announcement was made by Rekha Gupta, who said the projects are valued at over ₹18,300 crore and are expected to significantly strengthen connectivity across the national capital. Two Metro Corridors to Be Inaugurated The Prime Minister will inaugurate two key sections of the Delhi Metro network: Majlis Park to Maujpur-Babarpur section of the Pink Line Deepali Chowk to Majlis Park section of the Magenta Line The…