The Noida power department has instructed meter reading teams to check and enhance consumers' load capacity with their consent. This directive aims to address discrepancies in consumers' power load capacity and consumption, particularly in older sectors. The teams will conduct meter readings and inspect electrical appliances to identify increased consumption and encourage load capacity enhancement. Consumers can upgrade load capacity online through the Nivesh Mitra portal. This approach will help detect consumption patterns accurately and enable timely resolution of outages.
Industrial sectors in Noida are set to receive better electricity supply with the planning of an additional power line to ensure uninterrupted 24x7 power supply. The power department in Noida is working on a separate feeder line exclusively for industrial sectors to address frequent outages.
Dhanauri wetland, a major sarus crane habitat, has dried up due to 'water drought'. Activists and bird watchers express concern over the drying up of the wetland and the impact on bird species. Efforts are being made to restore water in the wetland for the conservation of the ecosystem.
Police arrested two men for scamming people with fake job offers in Gulf countries. More than 100 passports recovered from the accused. Mastermind and accomplice charged under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code and Passport Act.