Author: Sharad Natani
The Allahabad High Court strongly criticised the local administration in Sambhal over restrictions imposed on offering namaz during Ramadan, stating that limiting the number of worshippers inside a mosque is not justified. During the hearing, the court made a sharp observation, saying that if district officials feel unable to maintain law and order, they should either resign from their posts or seek a transfer. The case was heard by a division bench comprising Justice Atul Sreedharan and Justice Siddharth Nandan. Court Questions Restrictions on Worship The controversy began after the local administration allegedly limited the number of worshippers allowed to…
Police in Noida have busted an international cyber fraud racket that allegedly cheated over 3,000 American citizens by offering fake subscriptions to popular OTT platforms at discounted prices. The gang reportedly collected millions of rupees by claiming to provide access to premium streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and Disney+ Hotstar through illegal rerouting technology. Police arrested six accused, including the alleged mastermind behind the operation. Illegal Call Centre Operating in Sector 2 According to Manisha Singh, the racket was uncovered when police received information about an illegal call centre running from a building in Sector 2, Noida.…
A major investigation has been launched after officials from the Income Tax Department conducted a surprise raid at the property registry office in Noida, uncovering Rs 3,035 crore worth of suspicious property transactions. The raid exposed serious irregularities in property registration records, including cases where PAN numbers were missing, incorrect, or invalid in documents involving high-value financial transactions. Authorities suspect that these discrepancies may point to large-scale tax evasion and financial irregularities in the region’s real estate transactions. Sudden Inspection Triggers Panic in Registry Office According to officials, a special investigation team from the Income Tax Department arrived at the…
Residents of Noida and Ghaziabad have received reassuring news as Indraprastha Gas Limited confirmed that the supply of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) for households and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for vehicles will remain uninterrupted despite ongoing global energy disruptions. The assurance comes at a time when geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have raised concerns about fuel supply chains and possible shortages in several countries.IGL clarified that domestic consumers and transport services in the Delhi-NCR region will not face disruptions in PNG and CNG availability. Government Declares PNG and CNG as “Mission-Critical” Services The assurance follows the Natural Gas (Supply…
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has strongly criticised the Noida Authority for repeated violations of environmental and dust pollution norms and for failing to pay environmental compensation imposed by regulators. During a hearing on Friday, the tribunal directed the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board to submit a detailed calculation of penalties within two weeks so that action can be initiated against those responsible for the violations. The case was filed by environmental activist Amit Gupta, who alleged that authorities continue to ignore environmental regulations despite repeated warnings. Tribunal Expresses Displeasure Over Delayed Response The tribunal’s principal bench noted that the…
Hundreds of children from economically weaker sections are still waiting to secure admission in private schools in Noida despite being allotted seats under the Right to Education Act. According to officials, 734 students in the district are yet to receive admission even after their names appeared in the official allotment lists under the 25% quota reserved for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) students. Seat Allotment Done, But Admissions Delayed The Basic Education Department conducted two phases of application and lottery for admissions under the RTE quota this year. During the process, 2,231 children were allotted seats in private schools across the…