Senior Citizens Collegium is Slowly Dying Both the institutions of the sector Club 26 and RWCS are financially doing well. They organise big entertainment programs for young women and men….
Before the arrival of Sai Palki, HC Dua performed Kanya Pujan to start bhandara. The procession of Sai Palki started from the residence of Kuldeep Gupta, Sector 20, with chanting…
Holi by RWCS The festival of colours was kicked off with a wonderful Holika Dahan program organised by RWCS on 13th March 2025 on the lawns. A beautiful stage was…
Holi is a festival of colour, joy, and togetherness. The fes-tival is also about making tra-ditional sweet gujia, drinking thandai, and making kanji dahi bhallas at home. Kids start their…
On March 13, during the Holika Dahan celebrations at the RWCS premises, a small child nearly got bitten by a pet dog, raising questions about pet safety in public places….
Gets Brickbats for Inaction & Apathy On 4th March, officials of the Noida Authority visited the sector for a meeting. Information about this meeting was posted in advance on the…
Shweta Jha (A- 109) shares her experience of Sec 26 Besides so many senior citizens and facilities for them, the sector has many young mothers too. Their needs are equally…
The festival of Mahashivratri is celebrated by Hindus everywhere in India and abroad to honour the deity, Shiva. Mahashivratri was celebrated at Shivalaya at the Kalibari Ma temple complex. Kalibari…
Good news for swimming lovers as the club’s all-weather pool reopened after a break of three months. A puja was done by calling a priest, and Prez Khosla, along with…
The redone badminton court is ready after the relaying of the old normal surface of the court with the real international standard sur- face comprising 80 mm thick teak wood…
The RW&CS has revised the rates for scrap (kabad) as of 1st February 2025. The new rates for selling scrap are: Newspaper – Rs 14.5 per kg, Cartons – Rs…
The Collegium of Senior Citizens Welfare Association cel- ebrated their members anniversary of Ravi Malhotra on 3rd Feb., Prem Parkash on 21st Feb., Sudhir Puri on 21st February, and the…
HDFC Bank which is presently located in the D-Block has put up a notice saying it is getting relocated. From 15th April 2025, the branch will be operational at A-47,…
It seems that the brazenness of thieves has increased. As per a news report, a silencer of a Kailash Hospital ambulance that was parked across the hospital was stolen. As…
It’s an appeal to RWCS and the managing committee of Club 26 to remain strict and ensure residents that no function at their premises is allowed to use the DG…
The new electrical panels arrived recently. Rewiring the main electrical connections and replac- ing the old panels etc., will be done with a view to completely safeguarding and perfecting the…
He covered 1202 km in 86 hours. The chal- lenging route spanned Ghaziabad, Haldwani, Nainital (via Kaladhungi), Haridwar, Dehradun, Mussoorie, Rishikesh, Tapovan, and Devprayag be- fore looping back through Meerut,…
माननीय उप मुख्यमंत्री जी उत्तरप्रदेश के साथ मदन चौहान, अशोक चौहान तथा चौहान परिवार मदन जी के चिरंजीवी बेटे उज्जवल चौहान के पाणिग्रहण के शुभ अवसर पर उनके निवास सेक्टर…
Heartfelt congratulations to Smt Ajit Kaur ji, resident of B-37, on the birth of her granddaughter. May your home be filled with laughter, joy, and countless cherished moments. Here’s to…
Instructions have come from Noida Police that food or other delivery boys will not be permitted in the sector without proper uniforms and IDs. RWCS has alerted the guards ac-…
Kashish Singh (D 115), daughter of Sardar Inderpal Singh and Kiran Jyoti granddaugh- ter of Sardar Balbir Singh, tied the knot with Sandeep Singh, son of Sardar Balraj, on January…
Usha Gupta, (W/o Late Shri Ram Avtar Gupta) resident of B-174, left for her heavenly abode on February 18. May her soul rest in peace. Kaushal Sharma, (W/o Mukesh Sharma)…
Residents Oppose Off-Leash Dogs Last month, some residents of B-Block had a war of words with some people who walk their dogs in the neighbouring park. A person has been…
The RWCS celebrated the 76th Republic Day on January 26 with a spirit of deep patriotism. The lawn was decorated with balloons and flowers in the tricolour. A diya was lit…
On 28th January 2025, the Cyber Crime Unit of NOIDA Police visited the RWCS office at 3 PM to share presentation on cyber crimes. Information on this was posted on…
The Fourth Kusum Khosla Memorial T-10 Cricket Tournament was a much-awaited event, filled with excitement and memorable moments. This year, the tournament took place in two parts, providing entertainment for…
Here’s a Copy of His Letter Sent to Samvada Editors and RWCS Officials “There was an elderly man with black goggles who came out of the ICARE gate where I…
Club 26 has recently done the renovation of the much-needed washrooms. Members and guests have applauded the impeccable design, high-end fittings, and attention to detail, reflecting the club’s dedication to…
It’s high time our club introduces pickleball and padel courts as it’s a fun way to get active, easier for young and seniors to play. This has already been introduced…
The Republic Day celebration at Kalibari Mandir was a vibrant display of patriotism and cultural unity. The event commenced with the hoisting of the national flag, followed by the singing…
Members of the Collegium of Sr. Citizens Welfare Association Sector 26, Noida, celebrated birthdays and anniversaries that fall in the month of January 2025 at Club 26. There was a…
The Samvada family wishes all the students appearing in the board exams to have more confidence and focus. We wish students cool and calm study without any stress so that…
RW&CS organised a meeting of Praveen Kumar Singh ACP, SHO Sector 20, and Chauki Incharge Nithari with the office bearers of RW&CS Sector-26, officials of RWA Sector-31, and many residents…
An unauthorized individual claiming to be from Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) was found attempting to inspect gas connections in houses without any specific complaint and was subsequently asked to leave…
A striking red vintage Toyota Corona parked outside Shiv Shakti Mandir has become an unexpected attraction for passersby. The classic car, with its gleaming curves and old-world charm, stands out…
Brahmakumaris Ashram organised a collective meditation for world peace at Mayur International School: The function was organized from 6-8 am and some 2000 people attended. Prasad was distributed to all,…
A C-Block resident and his friends were caught consuming liquor in the C-Block park at 2 am by patrolling guards. When confronted, he allegedly abused the guards, prompting security to…
The Noida Bengali Cultural Association marked Saraswati Puja with great devotion at the Kalibari temple complex on February 3. Devotees, dressed in yellow, gathered to seek blessings from Maa Saraswati,…
Club-26 has announced revised operating hours for its Restaurant & Bar. Effective immediately, the establishment will remain open from 12 noon to 11 pm without any break, offering an extended…
A theft attempt was thwarted at C-114 in the early hours of the morning at around 3:30 am. Three individuals—two stationed outside Gate No. 4 and a woman who jumped…
The Noida Kalibari Cultural Association (NBCA) hosted the vibrant Poush Mela at Kalibari Mandir grounds, celebrating Bengal’s rich traditions. The festival, marking the harvest season, recreated a Bengali village with…
The flag hoisting ceremony at Adarsh Prathmik Pathshala, Atta-1, Noida, has been adopted by Hansta Jeewan, an NGO established by one of their members, Sushma Lata Mahajan (D 67). Students…
The Residents Welfare and Cultural Society (RWCS) and the Horticulture Department convened to address pressing concerns regarding tree maintenance, insect infestations, and park infrastructure. The meeting was attended by Director…
A scuffle between a stray dog and a pet dog in D Block led to intervention by the Noida Authority after the pet owner lodged a complaint with video proof….
One Security Guard Attacked & Another Suffers Head Injury in the Guard Room Security of the sector has suddenly become a great concern. Not only the residents even the guards…
On the occasion of Sahib-E-Kamal Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Nagar Kirtan was organised. It started from Gurudwara, Sector 12, passed through Gurudwara Sector 25 and passed through Sectors 26…
Residents celebrated Lohri traditionally, lighting the bonfire and feeding each other corn, puffed rice, peanuts, jaggery, rewari, and sweets. While there were no lane-wali-Lohri fires seen this year in the…
Christmas Vibes in the Sector The winter season sends Christmassy vibes all over the sector. Keeping the spirit of Christmas celebrations, many residents decorated Christmas trees, and some even dressed…
My father-in-law’s attendant (Vikrant), with no driving experience, took our (i20 UP 16CL 1018) car without our permission and drove it to Nithari while we were away. His reckless driving…
Sardarni Satwant Kaur Virdi, W/o Late Mr Virdi (A-106), left for her heavenly abode on 12 Jan’25. Dr. Ramesh Ghildiyal (B 225), one of the senior residents of the sector…
A few days ago, Khosla suffered a sudden allergic reaction at midnight. Needing immediate medical attention, he decided to visit the Apollo Hospital. On his way to the hospital, Khosla…
To celebrate the Kumbh Mela of Prayagraj, the Dainik Jagran newspaper organised a yatra with Amrit Kalash. The Yatra reached Sector 26 Noida on the second day, on 8th Jan,…
On 2nd January 2025, the Collegium of the Senior Citizens Welfare Association celebrated New Year and a get-together program to celebrate the birthdays and anniversaries of its members born in December 2024. President H C…
The Brahmakumaris Ashram in the sector marked Christmas and the 37th Foundation Day of Sadhbhawna Bhavan with grandeur and devotion. The celebration was led by Sheel Didi, along with BK…
RWCS Team organized the PM-JAY Ayushman Card camp, where the sector residents above the age of 70 years were invited to get themselves enrolled in the government program. The camp…
RW&CS has advertised a tender for a scrap dealer (kabadiwallah) for the sector. The contract period will be from February 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. The tender form costing…
The Committee of the Bengali Cultural Association, Ma Kali Bari temple has been distributing blankets amongst homeless people for the last few years. This year they started their night journey…
Rising Incidents of Harassment by Transgender Groups Raise Concerns in B Block Residents of B Block are raising alarm over the increasing number of harassment cases involving transgender groups. While…
Club 26 recently celebrated its annual day. The evening was graced by the Nizami Brothers. The novel idea of attaching wristbands to the members impressed everyone, as it helped in…
RW&CS Can Introduce A Handbook for Thoughtful Living: Events, Parking, and Construction Etiquette It starts innocently enough—a honk here, a rumble there. But for residents of Sector 26, noise has…
Lakhs Spent By Noida Authority Rust Away Many years back, the Noida Authority built a foot overbridge connecting Sector 26 to the Govt Hospital across the road at Sector 30. The prime…
Hari Krishan Garg, resident of C-66, left for his heavenly abode on November 30. Sharing his sentiments, S C Mittal said, “He was my ex-colleague at Bokaro. I am presently...
Saathi haath badhana Last month, a contributing editor of Samvada got a call from a Good Samaritan requesting help for an elderly citizen. Mrs. Mazumdar, who stays at B-183, was…
Leaving a pet at home while traveling requires thoughtful planning to ensure their well-being. A recent incident in the sector, where a dog cried incessantly while its owners were away,…
Anil Aeron (B-10), RWCS Security Incharge, has conveyed that the barbed wire fencing on all 15 gates will be completed by month end. As of now, only finishing touches are…
The pride of our sector, Asha Sharma (B-31), the Women Bridge Champion, recently participated in the prestigious Ashok Ruia Memorial National Winter Bridge Tournament. This event is organised by the…
We are pleased to announce that Deepak Singh (C-118) will be participating in the 67th National Shooting Championship Competition (NSCC). This event is being held at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting…
B Block resident Rajesh Saxena shared that once again his gamla and the stone covering it were broken by either the tractor or the other maintenance vehicle during the maintenance…
Renu & Suryakant Singhania (D-95) celebrated their50th marriage anniversary on 10th December 2024. Rachna & Deepanshu Aggarwal (C-37) celebrated their marriage anniversary on December 3rd.Double celebrations were in order for Duggals…
A resident has once again shared a picture of Gate 1, which is near Jaipuria Plaza and closed. This gate has for years been a garbage collection point for road…
Wrong parking has become a persistent issue, causing significant inconvenience to residents and commuters. Recently, a car was parked improperly (watch video) near B 92, blocking driveways and creating congestion….
MP Gupta of C Block recently complained that the road near Vivekananda Ashram gate no. 4 is in shambles. He said that it was repaired by the sewer department without…
Residents of the sector raised serious concerns over a foul smell emanating from the garbage processing plant within the club premises. The stench, described as “unbearable,” disrupted daily life in…
Manish Dhawan (B-1) has conveyed that despite several reminders, garbage has not been removed from the backside of the guard room of Gate 11. In fact, more items like bamboo…
Rakesh Narang recently reported that during a recent visit to the park in front of Gangotri Hall with his son, they were informed by the guard that playing is not…
The Election Commission of India organised voter camps at N.S. Public School on Nov 9th, Nov 10th, Nov 23rd, and Nov 24th. These were to facilitate changes in voter cards…
Noida-Kullu-Noida in 60+ hours: Our Super Randonneur, Meet Sagar Singh Rajpal (D-132A) recently completed his longest solo ride in the hills. He cycled from Noida to Kullu and back, covering…
After the much-appreciated demo class of Kavach Self-Defense Techniques, the classes have begun at Club26. Members are offered classes on weekdays or weekends as per one’s schedule. Weekday classes are…
On 1st December, a health camp was organised on the Kalibari Mandir grounds by the Golden Lioness Surabhi Club in association with Max Hospital Vaishali & Kalibari Mandir. Medical tests…
A guard at Apollo Hospital has a unique solution for parking woes outside the hospital. He suggested that houses in the sector where parking is available inside the driveway, self-driven…
A special class was held on December 7 at Brahmakumaries Ishwariya Vidyalaya Noida Sector-26 Centre regarding techniques of self-management and self-contentment in two sessions wherein BK Chottelal Bhayi, who had…
Ayushman Card Camp was held at Gangotri Hall on 15th December 2024, a camp was organised at Gangotri Hall where Ayushman Cards were made for senior citizens. Some 75 residents…
On 30th November 2024, 30 senior citizens attended a get-together program to celebrate the birthdays and anniversaries of their members. Delicious food was served at lunch in the Club 26…
Team Samvada extends heartfelt congratulations to Shivkumar Chauhan, resident of B-125, on his son Shivansh Singh Chauhan’s remarkable achievement of becoming a lieutenant in the army. This is not only…
PNG supply remained disrupted in some houses in the sector on 1st December. When residents started posting messages about it on WhatsApp groups, one resident shared that this was due…
Noida Bengali Cultural Association (NBCA), which manages activities at Kalibari Mandir, is planning to organise Poush Mela on Jan 11 & Jan 12 as well as Basant Panchami celebrations on…
Vandana Gupta (C-203) has shared on WhatsApp groups that she caught her domestic helpers red-handed while stealing from her house. She says that the mother-daughter duo, named Nandini and Renu,…
Acultural program was organized on Oct 26 & 27 as part of the RWCS Diwali Mela. The program on 26th Oct was presented by the ladies of the RWCS Committee…
Residents Share Pictures Creating a rangoli for Diwali is as important as hanging up lights and putting a bandhanwar on the door. A rangoli is not only a piece of art;…