Author: Sharad Natani
Gurugram’s Sultanpur National Park has once again transformed into a vibrant sanctuary as migratory birds from Europe, Siberia, and Central Asia arrive to escape the harsh winter conditions of their native regions. With winter at its peak, the park is echoing with cheerful bird calls, creating a captivating natural spectacle for visitors. Located just 50 kilometres from the national capital, the compact yet enchanting park has emerged as one of the most popular winter destinations for bird lovers, nature enthusiasts, and wildlife photographers. Thousands of birds find refuge Every year, as water bodies in colder regions freeze, thousands of birds…
The Public Works Department (PWD) is moving swiftly to complete the long-pending Tower of Justice project in Gurugram. One of the key features of the project is a three-level multi-storey parking facility, which will accommodate around 400 cars and help ease traffic congestion around Court Road. The parking complex will also be equipped with three lifts to ensure smooth access for visitors, lawyers, and court staff. Seven-storey judicial complex on Court Road The Haryana government is constructing the Tower of Justice on a seven-acre plot on Court Road. The seven-storey building will house a total of 56 courtrooms, significantly strengthening…
A serious public health concern has emerged in Gurugram’s Sector 70A, where over 100 residents of BPTP Astaire Garden Society reportedly fell ill after consuming contaminated drinking water. The incident has raised alarm among residents and prompted intervention by health authorities. Officials confirmed that water samples from around 50 households have been collected and sent to the Public Health Department’s laboratory for detailed testing. Meanwhile, the Civil Surgeon’s office has announced that a health camp will be organised on Saturday inside the society to assess the condition of affected residents. Residents report foul-smelling, discoloured water According to residents, water supplied…
The Central Government is set to introduce a new phase of education reform with the launch of Samagra Shiksha 3.0 from April 1. The reform aims to strengthen government schools by increasing community participation, improving learning outcomes, and aligning school education with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the Vision India 2047 roadmap. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced the initiative during a high-level meeting attended by Chief Secretaries and Education Secretaries from multiple states. Schools to reconnect with society Addressing the meeting, the Education Minister said that while the responsibility for infrastructure and salaries will remain with the…
Residents of Omicron-3 Sector in Greater Noida have accused the Greater Noida Authority of ignoring their repeated demands for cleaning a vacant plot that has turned into a major source of inconvenience and fear. According to local residents and the sector’s Residents Welfare Association (RWA), the plot has remained unattended for over two years, despite multiple complaints. The vacant plot belongs to a housing development society and is located in Block A of Omicron-3. Over time, the area has become overgrown with dense wild bushes, while people have also started dumping garbage there. Health and safety risks increase Residents say…
After continuous reports of people falling ill due to suspected contaminated drinking water in several sectors, the Greater Noida Authority has initiated a major inspection drive to check water supply, sewer lines, and drainage systems across the city. Acting on the directions of Greater Noida Authority CEO N.G. Ravi Kumar, the administration has formed eight inspection teams working work-circle wise. The inspection campaign will continue for four consecutive days, covering residential sectors, societies, and key infrastructure points. Special lab teams deployed for random testing To strengthen the monitoring process, the authority has also deployed two independent teams from Shriram Institute…