Author: Sharad Natani
In a major step to improve safety at recreational facilities, the administration in Greater Noida has introduced strict rules for swimming pools and gyms operating across the city. Authorities have announced that swimming pools must appoint both male and female lifeguards, while gyms will not receive a No Objection Certificate (NOC) unless they appoint at least one female trainer. The decision was taken by the district administration under the direction of Medha Roopam. New Rules Introduced for Women’s Safety Officials said the new safety guidelines were introduced after several incidents of harassment and safety concerns were reported in residential societies,…
Authorities in Noida are facing increasing challenges due to the construction of unauthorized religious structures inside residential societies and public parks. Officials say such constructions are often carried out by residents without obtaining the required permissions from the local administration. According to officials, disputes over these structures have become frequent as residents sometimes build temples or other religious structures on common land without official approval. Residents Construct Structures Despite Objections In one such case linked to the Vrindavan Park picnic spot, residents allegedly proceeded with the construction of a temple even after objections were raised. Officials said attempts were made…
The new headquarters of the Noida Authority in Noida is expected to be inaugurated next month, with construction work nearly complete. Located in Sector 96, the ₹390-crore administrative complex is in its final stage of development. Officials said that the building structure has already been completed, while air-conditioning systems are currently being tested and finishing work is underway around the premises. Workers are also developing the greenbelt area outside the building, preparing the complex for its official opening. All Departments to Function Under One Roof Once operational, the new building will bring together all departments of the Noida Authority under…
A key infrastructure project aimed at reducing traffic congestion in Greater Noida is progressing steadily, with the Gaur Chowk underpass now 65% complete, officials said. The 700-metre-long underpass, being constructed parallel to the Taj Highway, is expected to open by June, potentially easing one of the busiest traffic bottlenecks in Greater Noida West. According to officials from the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA), the project is progressing on schedule and is likely to be operational before the onset of the monsoon. Rs 92 Crore Six-Lane Underpass GNIDA CEO Sumit Yadav said the underpass project, estimated to cost ₹92 crore,…
A worrying trend of cybercrime has emerged in Noida, where at least three people—mostly senior citizens—lost nearly Rs 2 crore in a series of “digital arrest” scams reported between February and March. Police said fraudsters impersonating officials from government agencies such as the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India and the Central Bureau of Investigation intimidated victims and forced them to transfer large sums of money under the pretext of investigation. 72-Year-Old Man Cheated of Rs 1.2 Crore In the first case, a 72-year-old resident of Surajpur, Dilip Kumar Das, was allegedly cheated of Rs 1.2 crore after being placed under…
Residents of Noida’s Sector 105 have been facing persistent electricity supply problems for nearly two weeks, causing inconvenience for several households. According to residents, many homes have been receiving only two phases of electricity instead of the standard three-phase supply, leading to malfunctioning electrical systems and non-operational lifts in residential buildings. Residents Complain of Two-Week Power Problem Around a dozen households in the sector reported that one phase of the power supply has been missing for nearly 15 days. Rohit Goel, a resident of B-168 in the sector, said the disruption has significantly affected daily life. “The ongoing power disruption…