Author: Sharad Natani
Residents of Noida and Greater Noida have raised serious concerns over alleged prolonged delays in revenue courts at Dadri tehsil, claiming repeated adjournments and irregular hearings have left land-related cases pending for months. Several litigants say hearings are frequently postponed, often citing the unavailability of officials, resulting in repeated visits to the tehsil without resolution. ‘20 Dates, No Hearing’ One complainant alleged that in a land registry dispute case, he received nearly 20 hearing dates over six months, but each time the matter was adjourned. According to him, the repeated postponements caused financial strain and uncertainty. Local advocates claim cases…
In a decisive step against the rising misuse of artificial intelligence, Gurugram Police have formed a special women-led rapid response team to ensure that obscene AI-generated content, including deepfake images and non-consensual AI pornography, is taken down within five hours of receiving a complaint. The initiative aims to provide immediate relief to victims of online abuse and protect their dignity in the digital space. Women-Led Team for Sensitive Handling The newly formed unit will handle complaints related to: ●AI-generated obscene images ●Deepfake videos ●Morphed or manipulated intimate content ●Non-consensual AI porn circulation To make reporting easier and safer, police have…
Gurgaon’s worsening air quality has once again come under judicial scrutiny, with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) issuing notices to the Haryana government and civic authorities over allegations that road dust and construction activity are major contributors to the city’s PM10 pollution spike. The tribunal acted on a plea claiming that despite repeated warnings and public complaints, authorities failed to implement effective on-ground measures to control dust emissions. The matter is now scheduled for further hearing on March 18. Road Dust Biggest Culprit? The applicant told the tribunal that dust from poorly maintained roads and large-scale construction activity continues to…
In a remarkable example of youth-driven sustainability, a student’s innovative greywater recycling project has significantly reduced fresh water consumption in a residential society while gaining international attention as a model for urban water management. The initiative focused on reusing greywater — wastewater generated from bathrooms, sinks and washing machines — which is typically discarded despite being relatively clean. Working closely with engineers and management teams at Central Park Resorts, the student mapped existing plumbing systems to identify points where greywater could be safely separated, treated and reused. Pilot Began with 26 Bathrooms The project started with a pilot involving the…
In a major push to strengthen sanitation across the city, the Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) has initiated the process to hire tractor-trolleys and earthmoving machinery for waste management operations over the next year. The move comes just weeks before the expiry of current sanitation contracts on March 15, with officials aiming to prevent any disruption in garbage collection and road cleaning services. Heavy Machinery to Support Waste Lifting According to civic officials, the hired machines will be deployed along with sanitation workers directly employed by the corporation. These vehicles will primarily handle: Lifting garbage from public places Cleaning roads…
In a major push to restore ecological balance in the Aravalli region, authorities have launched a large-scale afforestation drive along the Kundli–Manesar–Palwal (KMP) Expressway, planting thousands of native, climate-resilient trees to create a long-term green corridor. Senior officials from Gurgaon Metro Rail Limited (GMRL), the project contractor and the forest department jointly inaugurated the plantation initiative. The drive focuses on indigenous species known for their durability and environmental benefits, including banyan, peepal, neem, pilkhan, jamun, bael, amaltas, tamarind, white siris and desi kadam. Native Trees Chosen for Survival and Impact Officials said the selection of species was based on scientific…