Author: Sharad Natani
Residents of Ghaziabad’s Vaishali Sector 5 have been struggling with an acute water shortage for the past three days after the roof of an overhead water tank collapsed late Friday night. The incident has disrupted water supply to several residential pockets, leaving more than 10,000 people dependent on tanker water for their daily needs. According to locals, the tank supplies water to Kamna Apartment, Kalpana Apartment, and parts of Sectors 4 and 5. Since the collapse, normal pipeline supply has remained completely shut. Tanker Supply Fails to Meet Demand The municipal corporation has deployed water tankers to manage the situation,…
In a major enforcement action, the Noida Authority has imposed an environmental compensation of ₹73.40 lakh on Amrapali Sapphire-II housing society located in Sector-45, Noida. The penalty follows a detailed site inspection that revealed serious violations of environmental laws and non-compliance with directions issued by the National Green Tribunal (NGT). Officials said the action reflects the authority’s zero-tolerance approach toward housing societies that fail to manage sewage and waste responsibly, causing long-term damage to the environment. STP Found Non-Compliant During Inspection During the inspection, officials found that the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) installed within the society premises was not operating…
Delhi took another significant step towards clean mobility as 100 new electric buses were added to the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) fleet. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta flagged off the buses on Thursday, reiterating the government’s commitment to making Delhi’s public transport system fully electric and emission-free in the coming years. Interstate Electric Bus Service Launched Along with the induction of new buses, the Chief Minister also inaugurated an interstate electric bus service from Kashmere Gate to Dhaula Kuan and further to Dharuhera in Haryana. The new route is expected to improve regional connectivity while offering a cleaner and cost-effective travel…
Delhi residents may soon get relief from daily traffic congestion as a traffic study has begun to make Pankha Road completely signal-free. The stretch from Uttam Nagar Bus Terminal to Delhi Cantonment (Kirby Place) will be redesigned to improve smooth traffic movement. Two Flyovers Planned Over 6-Km Stretch The Public Works Department (PWD) is planning to construct two new flyovers across a 6-kilometre stretch of Pankha Road. These flyovers aim to eliminate traffic signals and reduce bottlenecks on one of West Delhi’s busiest corridors. Encroachment Identified Near Sagarpur Red Light During the ground survey, PWD officials found heavy encroachment on…
In the Union Budget for 2026–27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has allocated Rs 12,846.15 crore for the Delhi Police. This marks an increase of 4.57 percent over the previous financial year, when ₹12,259.16 crore was earmarked for the force. Focus on Modernisation and Infrastructure Upgrade Delhi Police officials said the enhanced budget aims to strengthen infrastructure, technology, and operational efficiency. The funding will be used to modernise policing systems and improve preparedness for emerging law-and-order challenges in the national capital. Model Traffic System and Communication Network A significant portion of the budget will go towards developing a model traffic management…
The Delhi government has approved a development package worth around ₹235 crore for the Mehrauli Assembly constituency. The plan aims to improve traffic management, healthcare facilities, public safety and civic infrastructure in one of Delhi’s oldest and most culturally significant regions. CM Highlights Mehrauli’s Cultural and Historical Importance Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said Mehrauli is not just an vidhansabha area but a living symbol of Delhi’s ancient heritage. Landmarks such as the Yogmaya Temple, Iron Pillar, archaeological parks and historic monuments make the region a witness to thousands of years of history. The development plan, he said, balances…