Author: Sharad Natani
Across the National Capital Region, a silent health crisis has been unfolding. Lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and heart ailments have been reported with increasing frequency. Hospitals and clinics across Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, and Gurugram have been witnessing a steady rise in patients seeking long-term treatment for these conditions. Urban lifestyle habits are being blamed for the surge Medical experts have pointed out that sedentary lifestyles, irregular eating habits, and rising stress levels are major contributors to the problem. Long working hours, excessive screen time, and lack of physical activity have been commonly observed among…
In many parts of the National Capital Region, daily routines have been disturbed due to irregular water supply. Morning chores, cooking, and sanitation have been affected as taps often remain dry for hours. Residents have been seen adjusting their schedules, waking up early, or storing water whenever supply is restored. Dependence on water tankers continues to increase As regular supply remains unreliable, dependence on private water tankers has been rising. Long queues have been reported in several colonies, especially during peak summer-like conditions. Families have been forced to spend extra money on tanker water, adding to household expenses. Apartments and…
Delhi Metro is on track for a major transformation as the Magenta Line is poised to become the longest metro corridor in the national capital, overtaking the Pink Line. The milestone comes after the Union Cabinet approved a new 9.9-kilometre underground stretch between Ramakrishna Ashram Marg and Indraprastha, significantly expanding the corridor. Once completed, the Magenta Line’s total length will increase to 76.6 kilometres, making it not only the longest line in the Delhi Metro network but also one of the most critical corridors in terms of underground connectivity and interchange access. Magenta Line to Overtake Pink Line Currently, the…
In a major boost to air connectivity in Uttar Pradesh, direct flight services from Prayagraj to the upcoming Jewar International Airport in Noida are set to begin soon. The service will be operated by IndiGo Airlines, making travel between eastern Uttar Pradesh and the National Capital Region faster and far more convenient. According to official sources, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has included the Prayagraj–Jewar route in its summer schedule, which will come into effect from the last week of March. The final flight timings will be announced after the formal inauguration of Jewar Airport. Big Relief for…
The Noida district administration has released the draft electoral roll following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, revealing that 4.47 lakh voters have been removed from the voter list across the city’s three विधानसभा constituencies. After the revision, the total number of registered voters in Noida now stands at 14.18 lakh. The draft voter list was published on Tuesday after the completion of the SIR programme, which was conducted between November 4 and December 26. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) were present at all polling booths with the updated voter list as well as records of missing voters. Why Were 4.47…
In a major crackdown on cyber fraud, the Noida Police have busted a fake call centre operating in Sector-63, arresting 13 accused who were allegedly running an organised insurance scam and cheating people across the country. The operation was carried out jointly by the Cyber Crime Police Station, Gautam Budh Nagar, and Noida Sector-63 Police, following specific intelligence inputs. The accused were found impersonating representatives of reputed insurance companies and luring victims with false promises of policy bonuses, early maturity payouts, and low-premium new insurance plans. How the Scam Operated According to police officials, the fraudsters contacted unsuspecting policyholders and…