Category: City News
DDA Premium Housing Scheme 2025 opens: Delhi flats from Rs 39 lakh via e-auction
The DDA has opened registrations for its Premium Housing Scheme 2025, offering around 250 ready-to-move flats across Delhi via e-auction. Prices start at Rs 39 lakh for LIG units and go up to Rs 2.54 crore for HIG options. Key areas include Vasant Kunj, Dwarka, Jasola, Rohini, and Pitampura. Auctions are slated for Oct 6–8, with registrations open till Oct 24. All properties are freehold.
Eco-friendly idols take shape in Ghaziabad as children craft Ganeshas ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi 2025
More than 50 children in Ghaziabad’s Sumrise Green Society spent August 25 making eco-friendly clay Ganesha idols under local artisans. The RWA-backed workshop used shadu mati and plant-based colors, with plans for immersion in on-site artificial ponds. Officials say such community steps cut pollution and transport emissions as Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 begins on August 27.
Varanasi to Lal Kuan Weekly Special Train Launches: No Stop at Lakhimpur-Gola Raises Eyebrows
A new weekly special train is starting between Varanasi City and Lal Kuan, but travelers are surprised as it skips Lakhimpur and Gola stations along its route. This decision is drawing attention from locals who often rely on trains for travel and raises questions about route planning and local passenger needs.
Delhi Train Derailment Near Shivaji Bridge Disrupts Nizamuddin-Ghaziabad Route, No Injuries Reported
A local passenger train coach derailed near Shivaji Bridge in Delhi, temporarily affecting the Nizamuddin-Ghaziabad route. Passengers remained safe, and quick action by authorities ensured minimal disruptions. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the derailment.
Female Conductors Set to Join Korba City Buses in Bold Move for Public Transport
Korba has kicked off an initiative to hire female conductors for its city bus fleet. With three applications in so far, the effort focuses on women's empowerment, better service, and addressing labor concerns, aiming to make public transport safer and more inclusive.