Residents in Noida and Ghaziabad face frequent power cuts and voltage fluctuations, leading to protests and disruptions in water supply. Issues of disparity between urban and rural areas highlighted by residents. Power department officials working to address overload and overheating causing outages.
Ace photographer Vinay Poonekar was shot in his Raj Nagar residence on February 24 by a katta-wielding assailant, Hemant Shukla, who is still on the run. Speculated to be holed up in Nepal to evade police, Shukla remains elusive despite police efforts to track him down in north India. Shukla, a criminal well-versed in police techniques, has been evading authorities by changing SIM cards and minimizing cell phone usage. Seeking safe haven, criminals from north India often cross over to Nepal due to easier access and cheaper resources. Crossing into Nepal poses challenges for city police due to administrative and legal reasons.
The recent water crisis in Delhi has led to the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to start rationing water supplies, wherein some parts of Delhi which received water twice a day, will only receive water once a day, said AAP Minister Atishi Marlena Singh in a press conference.
A fire broke out at a garbage dump in Ludhiana's Model Town extension, causing concern among residents. Activist Kapil Arora highlighted the unscientific disposal of garbage, leading to environmental damage. The incident was reported to authorities for immediate action.
City cleanliness in disarray as waste collection faltered with vans making infrequent visits, leading to garbage build-up and health hazards. Residents resort to improper disposal methods, affecting overall cleanliness. RMC to address issues and prioritize waste collection.