Author: Sharad Natani
A new air quality report has revealed that Ghaziabad was the most polluted city in India during the winter of 2025–26, followed by Noida and Delhi. The findings come from an analysis conducted by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air using official air quality monitoring data. Report Based on Government Monitoring Data The analysis used readings from Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS) maintained by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Data was collected between October 1, 2025 and February 28, 2026, a period when air pollution traditionally peaks across North India. The report highlights alarming…
Residents of Manesar will soon see improved street lighting as the Municipal Corporation of Manesar (MCM) plans to install 5,000 streetlights across 20 wards in the city. The project is estimated to cost around ₹7.5 crore and aims to improve safety and visibility in several dark stretches. Tender Process Underway Officials from the Municipal Corporation of Manesar said the civic body has started the process of hiring an agency to install the streetlights and provide supporting infrastructure, including cables, control panels and poles. According to officials, the streetlights have already been procured, and the contractor will now be responsible for:…
In a major administrative reshuffle, former Indian ambassador to the United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu has been appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Delhi. The decision was announced as part of a broader gubernatorial reshuffle by the President of India. The appointment brings a seasoned diplomat with decades of experience in foreign policy and strategic affairs to one of the most important administrative roles in the national capital. Experienced Diplomat with Global Exposure Taranjit Singh Sandhu is a senior Indian diplomat who previously served as India’s Ambassador to the United States, one of the country’s most significant diplomatic…
A major boost to healthcare infrastructure in the National Capital Region came as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the KDSG Super-Speciality Hospital in Sector 10 of Greater Noida on Thursday. The 300-bed tertiary-care facility has been established by legendary cricketer Kapil Dev in partnership with businessman Sunil Kumar Gupta, aiming to provide advanced and affordable healthcare services to residents of Greater Noida and nearby regions. Healthcare Infrastructure Expanding in Uttar Pradesh Speaking at the inauguration, CM Yogi Adityanath said that Uttar Pradesh has made significant progress in strengthening healthcare infrastructure over the past few years. He highlighted the…
The Noida International Airport in Jewar, located in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Buddha Nagar district, has moved a step closer to becoming operational after receiving a crucial security clearance from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). BCAS has issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), paving the way for the airport to obtain its aerodrome license, the final regulatory approval required before commercial flight operations can begin. BCAS Security Clearance Removes Final Major Obstacle BCAS, the authority responsible for aviation security standards in India, granted the NOC after completing a comprehensive security audit…
Travel between Faridabad and the upcoming Noida International Airport in Jewar is set to become significantly faster with the construction of a 31-kilometre six-lane greenfield expressway. The project aims to directly connect Faridabad’s industrial zones with the new airport, reducing travel time to just 15–20 minutes once completed. Direct Connectivity to Noida International Airport The expressway will begin from the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway link road near Sector-65 in Faridabad and end near Dayanatpur village close to the Jewar (Noida International) Airport in Uttar Pradesh. Officials say the project will dramatically improve connectivity between Haryana’s industrial hub Faridabad and the major upcoming…