Author: Sharad Natani

In a major push to restore ecological balance in the Aravalli region, authorities have launched a large-scale afforestation drive along the Kundli–Manesar–Palwal (KMP) Expressway, planting thousands of native, climate-resilient trees to create a long-term green corridor. Senior officials from Gurgaon Metro Rail Limited (GMRL), the project contractor and the forest department jointly inaugurated the plantation initiative. The drive focuses on indigenous species known for their durability and environmental benefits, including banyan, peepal, neem, pilkhan, jamun, bael, amaltas, tamarind, white siris and desi kadam. Native Trees Chosen for Survival and Impact Officials said the selection of species was based on scientific…

Tensions have escalated at a residential complex in Gurgaon’s Sector 35 after homeowners approached the police alleging arbitrary electricity charges, unreliable power supply and serious security concerns. The dispute centres on The Melia, a housing project developed by Silverglades, where residents claim repeated attempts to resolve issues through dialogue have failed. Power Cut Triggers Protest The situation intensified when electricity supply to several homes was reportedly disconnected on February 23, prompting residents to gather within the premises seeking answers from management. According to homeowners, the presence of external security personnel during the incident heightened anxiety, especially as families and children…

Noida is set to strengthen its position as a major healthcare manufacturing hub as world-class medical device testing laboratories are planned at the upcoming Medical Device Park in Sector 28. The move is expected to significantly enhance India’s ability to produce and certify medical equipment to global standards without relying on overseas facilities. The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has partnered with Ahmedabad-based Accuprec Research Labs to establish advanced testing centres aligned with internationally recognised norms. These laboratories will follow standards under the US Food and Drug Administration’s ASCA (Accreditation Scheme for Conformity Assessment) programme, enabling devices manufactured in…

In a major step toward tackling chronic traffic congestion on the Noida Expressway, the Noida Authority has announced a Rs 30-crore revamp of the Yamuna Pushta Road — a crucial alternative route connecting Kalindi Kunj to Sector 135. The long-neglected 11.5-km stretch, currently riddled with potholes and uneven surfaces, is set to be resurfaced in the coming weeks. Key Backup Route to Get Major Upgrade Running parallel to the expressway along the Yamuna embankment, the four-lane Pushta Road serves as a vital backup corridor, especially during peak office hours when the main expressway witnesses heavy congestion. Officials said improving this…

In a heart-stopping medical emergency, an 18-month-old child from Meerut narrowly survived after a peanut remained stuck in the airway for two days, triggering respiratory failure and cardiac arrest. Doctors at a Noida hospital managed to save the toddler following a high-risk operation that lasted nearly six hours. Initially, the family believed the choking incident was minor and sought local treatment. However, the child’s condition worsened rapidly, with repeated choking episodes and severe breathing difficulty, forcing an emergency transfer to a Noida hospital late at night. Oxygen Levels Plunge, Heart Stops Upon arrival, doctors found the child in critical respiratory…

In a dramatic show of frustration, residents living along the Hindon river floodplains in Noida staged a protest demanding electricity connections — a basic necessity they say has been denied for years. Demonstrators gathered outside the chief engineer’s office in Sector 16, voicing anger over prolonged neglect despite repeated appeals to authorities. Officials estimate that close to one lakh people live across villages such as Garhi Chaukhandi, Sorkha, Haldoni, Kulesra, Devla and Patwari on the floodplains. Many families claim they purchased land legally and built homes years ago, yet remain without official power supply. Life in Darkness: Candlelight Nights and…