Author: Sharad Natani
A sanitation worker employed by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) was allegedly attacked with a knife while performing his duty in the Govindpuri area of South Delhi. The incident has triggered concern over the safety of civic workers who serve on the frontlines of urban sanitation and public health. According to police officials, the injured worker was immediately taken to a nearby hospital after the attack, where he received treatment. His condition is reported to be stable. Authorities have detained the accused and started an investigation into the circumstances that led to the assault. Attack occurred during routine duty…
The excise department in Gautam Budh Nagar has issued a strong warning to bars and restaurants against advertising or permitting the “Bring Your Own Booze” (BYOB) concept, clarifying that such a practice is not recognised under existing excise rules in the district. The directions were issued by District Excise Officer Subodh Kumar during a meeting with holders of Foreign Liquor-11 (FL-11) occasional bar licences. The department took note of a growing number of establishments displaying BYOB signage as a marketing tool to attract customers, particularly in high-footfall areas and commercial hubs. BYOB Not Recognised Under Excise Policy Officials clarified that…
In a significant step towards sustainable rural development, the Greater Noida Authority has launched a zero-waste initiative in Badalpur village, the native village of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati. The initiative aims to transform Badalpur into a clean, self-reliant and environmentally responsible village by introducing systematic waste management practices. As part of the programme, door-to-door garbage collection has officially begun in the village. Specially deployed vehicles, provided by the Authority, will now collect household waste on a regular basis, ensuring that garbage is no longer dumped in open areas or along roadsides. The initiative is being implemented in collaboration…
In a major push to improve pedestrian safety and ease traffic congestion, the Noida Authority has laid the foundation stone for a 530-metre-long circular skywalk at the busy Sector 62 roundabout, one of the city’s most crowded office and transit hubs. The ₹26-crore project is designed to provide a grade-separated pedestrian corridor, allowing people to cross the junction without disrupting vehicular movement. Officials said the skywalk is expected to be completed within 18 months and will significantly reduce accident risks at the intersection, which witnesses heavy footfall throughout the day. Circular Design Chosen Over Conventional Footbridge Unlike a traditional straight…
The Haryana government has stepped up enforcement against single-use plastic as part of a renewed statewide drive aimed at reducing plastic pollution and promoting sustainable alternatives. On the first day of the crackdown, enforcement teams of the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) issued penalties worth ₹85,000 after detecting widespread violations in Gurugram’s Sector 57. Officials said the action marked the beginning of a sustained enforcement campaign that will extend to other parts of the city and across Haryana in the coming weeks. Markets Found Using Banned Plastic Items During inspections, HSPCB teams found several shopkeepers and street vendors using…
Gurgaon Police have registered multiple FIRs against the owner and officials of 32nd Avenue, a well-known commercial and lifestyle complex in Sector 15, Gurugram, following complaints by investors who allege default in promised rental payments. For the past several months, groups of investors have been repeatedly gathering at the complex, staging protests and demanding the release of dues which they claim have not been paid since September last year. The protests intensified over the past week, drawing public attention to the financial dispute unfolding at one of Gurugram’s most popular retail destinations. Investors Claim Promised Returns Were Not Honoured According…