Author: Sharad Natani
In a major pre-Holi crackdown, food safety authorities in Gautam Buddh Nagar uncovered shocking violations at sweet shops and edible oil units, destroying contaminated food items and seizing thousands of oil packs suspected of breaching safety norms. Contaminated Sweets Found in Shop Officials destroyed nearly 100 kilograms of rasgullas at a sweet shop in Sector 62 after inspectors found them stored in filthy conditions and allegedly infested with mosquitoes. The sweets were deemed unsafe for consumption, and samples have been sent for laboratory testing to determine contamination levels. Authorities warned that strict action would follow if the samples fail safety…
Delhi residents in several southwest localities are preparing for a significant disruption in daily life as the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) announces a two-day suspension of water supply for critical infrastructure work. The shutdown will last 48 hours — from 11 AM on February 25 to 11 AM on February 27 — affecting residential colonies, villages, and key public zones. Why Water Supply Is Being Stopped According to officials, the interruption is necessary to connect a newly installed 1,500-mm diameter twin raw water pipeline with the existing main supply line at the Dwarka Water Treatment Plant (WTP) in Bhagya Vihar.…
In a move aimed at strengthening cultural representation and improving local connect, the Delhi government has approved the renaming of nine metro stations across the national capital. The decision, finalised by the State Names Authority led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, seeks to align station names more closely with the history, geography, and identity of surrounding neighbourhoods. The renaming exercise followed a detailed review of proposals concerning 21 metro stations. After deliberation, authorities retained several suggested names, modified others to include prominent nearby localities, and fully renamed two stations to better reflect their locations. Two Stations Fully Renamed Among the…
Uttar Pradesh is on the brink of a transformative moment in aviation history as the much-anticipated Noida International Airport in Jewar prepares for its grand inauguration next month. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will formally inaugurate what is poised to become India’s largest airport, marking a major milestone in the country’s infrastructure expansion. Speaking during his official visit to Singapore, the Chief Minister described the project as a game-changer not just for Uttar Pradesh but for the entire National Capital Region (NCR). Once operational, the airport is expected to significantly ease pressure on Delhi’s Indira…
In a significant relief for thousands of homebuyers across the National Capital Region (NCR), the Supreme Court has assigned the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) the responsibility of completing 16 stalled residential projects of the Supertech Group. The apex court has directed that all pending construction work be finished within three years, bringing renewed hope to families who have been waiting for possession of their homes for over a decade. Rs 2,000 Crore Funding Support Secured One of the biggest hurdles in reviving the projects was funding. This issue has now been resolved, as a consortium led by Punjab National…
Commuters between Noida and Delhi are set to face late-night travel disruptions as key lanes of the DND Flyway undergo urgent resurfacing work. Authorities have announced that the Delhi-bound carriageway will remain closed nightly from 11 PM to 6 AM until March 18, potentially affecting thousands of daily travellers. Major Route to IGI Airport Affected The DND Flyway is one of the busiest connectors between Noida and South Delhi, used heavily by office commuters and airport travellers. Officials warned that the restrictions could delay passengers heading for early-morning flights from IGI Airport, urging people to start earlier than usual. During…