Author: Sharad Natani
In a strong disciplinary action aimed at enforcing accountability within the force, Gurugram Police have suspended three traffic police personnel with immediate effect for indiscipline and negligence of duty. The action was taken following a surprise inspection that revealed serious lapses in conduct while performing mandatory traffic enforcement duties. The officers suspended include assistant sub-inspector Suresh, who was deployed as a zonal officer at Daulatabad Chowk, assistant sub-inspector Ramreech Pal, posted at the Kapriwas Border, and assistant sub-inspector Satish, stationed at New Colony. All three suspensions will remain in effect pending the outcome of a departmental inquiry. Failure to Follow…
In a major relief for daily commuters, the Noida Authority has approved road repair and drainage works worth nearly Rs 16 crore across several busy roads, markets and residential sectors of the city. The initiative aims to improve traffic movement, restore damaged road surfaces and address long-standing issues of waterlogging and pedestrian safety, especially ahead of the upcoming monsoon season. Officials said the works will focus on repairing uneven road stretches, covering open drains and preventing roads from narrowing due to encroachments and informal parking. DSC Corridor to See Maximum Work One of the largest projects under the plan will…
Greater Noida is gearing up for the approaching summer season with an aggressive upgrade of its power infrastructure, aiming to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply despite a sharp rise in demand. With peak summer load projected to touch 950 MW, more than 100 MW higher than last year, authorities have accelerated work on substations, transformers and transmission lines to avoid outages and tripping issues that residents and industries often face during heatwaves. Officials said the focus is on strengthening the backbone of the power network before temperatures soar. One of the key projects underway is the integration of the 33 kV…
Land acquisition for the ambitious New Noida project is expected to begin soon, with authorities planning to acquire land from around 80 villages. Officials said farmers may be offered compensation on the lines of Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressway Authority rates, while alternative models are also being explored. One of the key options under consideration is an “Agreement to Sell” model, under which farmers would enter into an agreement with the authority for a period of 11 months. During this time, the land would be offered first to the authority. If the authority decides not to purchase the land, farmers…
Residents of Delta-1 Sector in Greater Noida have raised strong objections against the functioning of Green City Hospital, alleging that the hospital is operating without the mandatory parking facilities required under Greater Noida Authority norms. The issue has triggered daily traffic congestion and inconvenience for local residents, prompting the Residents’ Welfare Association (RWA) to formally approach the authority. According to the rules, hospitals are not permitted to operate without adequate parking arrangements. However, residents claim that Green City Hospital has been functioning despite having no designated parking space for patients, staff, or visitors. Roads and Residential Areas Choked by Parked…
A shocking incident of road harassment in Noida has once again raised serious concerns about women’s safety in public spaces. A man driving an SUV was arrested after a video showing him making lewd gestures and blowing flying kisses at women from his car went viral on social media. The incident reportedly took place near the Parthala Bridge area. The 17-second clip, recorded by one of the women, shows the accused repeatedly gesturing obscenely, waving exaggeratedly, and pointing towards the camera while following the women’s vehicle. Another man was seen sitting in the back seat of the SUV. Video Goes…