Haryana recorded a significant rise in farm fires this April and May, with 3,134 incidents reported, the highestin three years, according to the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI). This marks a 42% increase fromlast year’s 1,900 fires, which were unusually low due to pre-monsoon showers. In contrast, 2022 saw 2,879farm fires, still lower than this…
Gurgaon’s air quality in April has deteriorated to its worst level in four years, raising serious concerns about thecity’s environmental health. The month recorded alarmingly high levels of pollutants, with the Air Quality Index(AQI) consistently in the “poor” to “very poor” categories. Factors contributing to this decline include increasedconstruction activities, vehicular emissions, and dust storms,…
Gurgaon is set to see a major infrastructure improvement with the anticipated opening of the city’s first footoverbridge on Golf Course Road. Scheduled to open in June, this new overbridge aims to significantly enhancepedestrian safety and ease congestion in one of the city’s busiest areas. The foot overbridge, designed tofacilitate safer crossings for pedestrians, comes…
Gurgaon’s rapid urbanisation has led to the felling of nearly 4,500 trees for the construction of the DwarkaExpressway, sparking a significant environmental controversy. Residents and activists are raising alarms aboutthe loss of green cover, which is crucial for maintaining the city’s ecological balance. The large-scaledeforestation threatens to exacerbate the urban heat island effect, reduce air…
Gurgaon’s urban landscape is set to witness a major upgrade with the near completion of the 3.4-kilometermaster road that connects Naurangpur Road to the Southern Peripheral Road (SPR). This project, which beganeight years ago, faced numerous delays, causing significant challenges for commuters and local businesses.However, with the construction now in its final stages, residents can…
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has set a strict six-month deadline for the clearing of approximately 25 lakhtonnes of legacy waste at the Bandhwari landfill in Gurgaon. This deadline aims to address the severeenvironmental and health hazards posed by the landfill, which has been operational since 1996. The NGT hasalso mandated the Haryana government to…
The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has mandated the installation of a biometric attendance systemat the Bandhwari landfill site to ensure the consistent presence of officers and staff for effective monitoring,particularly to prevent fires. This decision follows a major fire at the landfill on June 1, which highlighted thefailure of MCG’s previous plan to deploy…
Gurugram has initiated a major effort to improve waste management due to mounting concerns overdeteriorating sanitary conditions. In response to overflowing garbage bins and littered streets, Haryana’s chiefsecretary, TVSN Prasad, has appointed new officers under the Solid Waste Environment Exigency Program(SWEEP) to expedite cleaning operations, with a target of significant improvement by July 30. This…
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Rao Inderjit Singh has won the 2024 Lok Sabha election for theGurgaon constituency, securing 8,08,336 votes. He defeated Indian National Congress (INC) candidate RajBabbar by a margin of 75,079 votes. The election, held on May 25 during the sixth phase of the Lok Sabhapolls, saw a voter turnout of 62.03…
Gurugram is set for a major infrastructure upgrade with the announcement of 15.3 km long service roadsbeing built alongside the newly constructed Dwarka Expressway. This development, undertaken by theGurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), aims to address connectivity concerns and smoothentraffic flow. The National Highway Authority of India had previously raised safety issues regarding theexpressway. In…
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has announced a significant revision to theproposed Delhi-Gurgaon-Dharuhera Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) corridor. The plan now incorporates anunderground interchange station at Hero Honda Chowk, Gurgaon. This underground station is part of the largerplan to enhance connectivity in the region. The NCRTC has requested approximately 5,864 square metres…
Gurgaon is on the verge of establishing specialized land enforcement cells within the GurugramMetropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) to combat encroachments effectively. This initiative aims toimprove enforcement measures and prevent illegal occupation of land parcels. With the launch of these landenforcement cells, stakeholders anticipate enhanced governance and stricter enforcement of land-relatedregulations. The initiative is poised to…
The Gurugram Traffic Police have formally communicated with the National Highways Authority of India(NHAI), urging the installation of speed traps and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) camerasalong the Dwarka Expressway. This initiative is aimed at improving road safety and enforcing speed limits onone of Gurgaon’s busiest roads. The request follows growing concerns regarding speeding and…
A directive has been issued by the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) chief to ensure regular wastecollection in the city. He has urged officials to address complaints promptly and take necessary action to liftwaste regularly. He stressed the need for efficient waste management to prevent the spread of diseases andmaintain the city’s hygiene standards. Meanwhile,…
GMDA will henceforth impose a penalty of ₹50,000 per month on colonisers – those who have developed privatecolonies – if they discharge untreated sewage in residential areas or in storm water drains. The problem arisesmainly due to the lack of proper sewage treatment by sewage treatment plants installed by developers on theirMonthly Newsletter – March…
Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has drafted the city’s first set of sanitation byelaws for sustainablewaste management. The proposed regulations prepared under the ambit of Solid Waste Management Rules2016 aim to address various aspects of waste management, including segregation, collection, transportation,processing, and disposal. The draft establishes a framework for monitoring and enforcement byelaws andoutline penalties…
A unique initiative has been taken by Gurgaon district administration to make voters aware of the 2024 LokSabha general elections. A 9-minute video has been prepared by the ‘Digital Sign Language Lab’ of the‘Haryana Welfare Society for Persons with Speech and Hearing Impairment’, Gurgaon, to motivate votershaving hearing disability. Through this video, such voters are…
With the schedule of upcoming Lok Sabha elections announced by the Election Commission of India, votingwill be held in the Gurgaon Lok Sabha constituency on May 25 in the sixth and penultimate phase of the sevenphase elections. The counting of votes will be held on June 4. Deputy Commissioner, Gurgaon, Nishant KumarYadav, who is also…
Air pollution in March 2024 was much worse compared to March 2023. As per Central Pollution ControlBoard, Gurgaon’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) of March 2023 was 189, 24 per cent more than in March2023 which was 152. Both these levels fall in “poor” AQI level. This was mainly due to lower rainfall andworsening pollution….
