Author: Sharad Natani
The long-awaited Greater Noida West metro corridor is set for a major redesign, with the Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) announcing that Phase 1 of the project will now include only four stations instead of the 11 proposed earlier. The move comes days after the Union Cabinet approved the Botanical Garden–Sector 142 extension of the Aqua Line. Following this approval, NMRC confirmed that it will prepare a revised Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Greater Noida West corridor, limiting the initial phase to stations at Sector 61, Sector 70, Sector 123, and Greater Noida Sector 4 (Gaur Chowk) Original 18…
Flight operations at the Hindon civil terminal in Ghaziabad have witnessed a significant reduction, with daily departures dropping from 20 to just 12 after major airlines IndiGo and Air India Express curtailed services to multiple cities. Officials attributed the initial scale-down to winter scheduling and frequent weather-related disruptions in January. However, several routes that were temporarily suspended during the cold wave have not yet resumed, raising concerns over connectivity from the regional terminal. “Due to winter scheduling and flight cancellations, the two major carriers scaled back operations. Both Air India Express and IndiGo have indicated that services are expected to…
A 24-year-old man from Agra has regained his eyesight and eyelid movement after undergoing a highly complex and delicate surgery for a rare facial venous malformation at a hospital in Greater Noida. The case, considered medically challenging due to the risk of severe bleeding and potential loss of vision, has been described as a significant success by doctors. The young man had been battling a congenital vascular disorder that affected the right side of his face, including his forehead, eyebrow and upper eyelid. Though the condition was present since birth, doctors explained that venous malformations tend to worsen gradually with…
Greater Noida West is gearing up for a large-scale peaceful demonstration as thousands of residents prepare to gather at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on March 15, 2026, demanding immediate approval of long-pending metro connectivity to the region. The protest is being led by NEFOWA (Noida Extension Flat Owners Welfare Association), which has called upon residents from housing societies, villages, and sectors to unite for the cause. With an estimated population exceeding five lakh, Greater Noida West has transformed into one of the fastest-growing residential hubs in NCR. However, despite rapid urban expansion and increasing density, the region continues to remain without…
In the rugged folds of the Aravalli hills that fringe Gurugram, ecological decline has long posed a serious challenge. Shallow soil, limited rainfall, and years of ecological neglect have left large stretches of this ancient mountain range degraded and stripped of biodiversity. Once thriving grasslands and native ecosystems gradually gave way to invasive growth, shrinking wildlife habitats and disturbing natural balance. Now, under the leadership of Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Subhash Yadav, a determined restoration effort is underway to reverse decades of damage and restore ecological integrity to the region. As the Divisional Forest Officer of Gurugram, Yadav has…
The Noida International Airport (NIA), coming up along the Yamuna Expressway, is set for a major expansion as authorities prepare for the next phase of development following the near completion of Phase 1 works. The expansion plan is expected to significantly enhance passenger handling capacity and strengthen the airport’s position as a key aviation hub in North India. Phase 1 of the airport project has laid the foundational infrastructure, including a runway, terminal building, air traffic control facilities, and essential support services. With operational readiness approaching, planning for subsequent phases has accelerated to meet projected passenger and cargo demand. Capacity…