Author: Sharad Natani
Land acquisition for the ambitious New Noida project is expected to begin soon, with authorities planning to acquire land from around 80 villages. Officials said farmers may be offered compensation on the lines of Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressway Authority rates, while alternative models are also being explored. One of the key options under consideration is an “Agreement to Sell” model, under which farmers would enter into an agreement with the authority for a period of 11 months. During this time, the land would be offered first to the authority. If the authority decides not to purchase the land, farmers…
Residents of Delta-1 Sector in Greater Noida have raised strong objections against the functioning of Green City Hospital, alleging that the hospital is operating without the mandatory parking facilities required under Greater Noida Authority norms. The issue has triggered daily traffic congestion and inconvenience for local residents, prompting the Residents’ Welfare Association (RWA) to formally approach the authority. According to the rules, hospitals are not permitted to operate without adequate parking arrangements. However, residents claim that Green City Hospital has been functioning despite having no designated parking space for patients, staff, or visitors. Roads and Residential Areas Choked by Parked…
A shocking incident of road harassment in Noida has once again raised serious concerns about women’s safety in public spaces. A man driving an SUV was arrested after a video showing him making lewd gestures and blowing flying kisses at women from his car went viral on social media. The incident reportedly took place near the Parthala Bridge area. The 17-second clip, recorded by one of the women, shows the accused repeatedly gesturing obscenely, waving exaggeratedly, and pointing towards the camera while following the women’s vehicle. Another man was seen sitting in the back seat of the SUV. Video Goes…
Residents of Ghaziabad’s Vaishali Sector 5 have been struggling with an acute water shortage for the past three days after the roof of an overhead water tank collapsed late Friday night. The incident has disrupted water supply to several residential pockets, leaving more than 10,000 people dependent on tanker water for their daily needs. According to locals, the tank supplies water to Kamna Apartment, Kalpana Apartment, and parts of Sectors 4 and 5. Since the collapse, normal pipeline supply has remained completely shut. Tanker Supply Fails to Meet Demand The municipal corporation has deployed water tankers to manage the situation,…
In a major enforcement action, the Noida Authority has imposed an environmental compensation of ₹73.40 lakh on Amrapali Sapphire-II housing society located in Sector-45, Noida. The penalty follows a detailed site inspection that revealed serious violations of environmental laws and non-compliance with directions issued by the National Green Tribunal (NGT). Officials said the action reflects the authority’s zero-tolerance approach toward housing societies that fail to manage sewage and waste responsibly, causing long-term damage to the environment. STP Found Non-Compliant During Inspection During the inspection, officials found that the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) installed within the society premises was not operating…
Delhi took another significant step towards clean mobility as 100 new electric buses were added to the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) fleet. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta flagged off the buses on Thursday, reiterating the government’s commitment to making Delhi’s public transport system fully electric and emission-free in the coming years. Interstate Electric Bus Service Launched Along with the induction of new buses, the Chief Minister also inaugurated an interstate electric bus service from Kashmere Gate to Dhaula Kuan and further to Dharuhera in Haryana. The new route is expected to improve regional connectivity while offering a cleaner and cost-effective travel…