Author: Sharad Natani

After more than a decade and a half, the nationwide population count is set to resume, with preparations for Census 2027 officially underway in Noida and Ghaziabad. Authorities have announced that the first phase — house listing and housing enumeration — will take place from May 22 to June 20, marking the start of one of India’s largest administrative exercises. First Fully Digital Census For the first time in history, the census will be conducted entirely in digital mode. Officials confirmed that residents will also have the option of self-enumeration, allowing households to submit details online instead of relying solely…

In a significant boost for the real estate sector and anxious homebuyers, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has dismissed insolvency proceedings against Mahagun after the developer reached a settlement with IDBI Trusteeship Services Ltd. The decision effectively lifts a major legal hurdle that had cast uncertainty over one of Noida’s premium housing projects. The insolvency plea, originally admitted last year, had raised concerns about the future of Mahagun’s luxury residential development, Manorialle, located in Jaypee Wish Town along the Noida Expressway. However, following negotiations, both parties signed a settlement agreement earlier this month, prompting the financial creditor to seek…

A major administrative reshuffle in Noida has triggered confusion among sanitation workers, leading to a brief strike and visible disruptions in waste collection across several sectors. The changes come after the Noida Authority merged its health department with zonal work circles in an attempt to improve accountability and streamline civic services. New System, Multiple Bosses Under the new structure, sanitation, drainage, sewer maintenance, and traffic responsibilities are now handled directly by work circle officials instead of a dedicated health department chain of command. Workers say the transition has created operational confusion. Earlier, sanitation staff reported to specific health department officials.…

As Holi approaches, food safety authorities in Greater Noida have stepped up inspections to prevent the sale of adulterated or substandard food items during the festive season. Acting on routine surveillance measures, officials conducted raids at manufacturing units in the UPSIDC industrial area in Kasna and collected multiple food samples for laboratory testing. Wide Range of Food Items Tested According to officials, a total of 10 samples were taken, covering commonly consumed festive and daily food products. These include: Paneer Khoya (mawa) Sweets Pizza sauce Mustard oil Coconut oil Other edible oils The samples have been sent to an accredited…

Gurgaon’s air quality has slipped back into the “poor” category, raising fresh health concerns for residents. The city recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 289, largely driven by local emission sources such as road dust, construction activity and open waste burning. The pollution spike comes even outside the winter season, highlighting how quickly air quality can deteriorate when local controls weaken. Dust and Construction Add to Toxic Mix Damaged roads, exposed soil and ongoing infrastructure projects have significantly increased dust levels across the city. During peak traffic hours, heavy vehicular movement lifts fine particles into the air, worsening particulate…

In a major boost to regional connectivity, the Haryana government has approved the alignment of a 64-km Gurgaon–Faridabad–Noida Namo Bharat corridor, a high-speed transit project designed to transform daily travel across the National Capital Region (NCR). The corridor will feature six metro stations and two integrated RRTS-cum-metro hubs, enabling both rapid intercity travel and convenient intra-city commuting on a single route. Dual-Service Corridor: High Speed + Local Travel The project, proposed by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), will run both: ◆Namo Bharat (RRTS) high-speed trains for intercity travel ◆Metro services for shorter city trips This hybrid model mirrors…