Author: Sharad Natani
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…
In a major step toward improving Delhi’s drainage infrastructure and preventing monsoon flooding, Rekha Gupta flagged off advanced amphibious excavator machines for cleaning the Najafgarh Drain and the Pankha Road Drain. The initiative aims to remove accumulated silt, waste and water hyacinth from the drains to ensure smoother water flow during the monsoon season. Officials believe the deployment of these modern machines will significantly speed up cleaning operations and help reduce the risk of severe waterlogging across the capital. The machines were flagged off during a special event at Badusarai Bridge in New Delhi. Najafgarh Drain: A Critical Lifeline for…
In a major boost to India’s aviation sector, Noida International Airport has announced a strategic partnership with Akasa Air to establish the airline’s first Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility at the upcoming airport in Jewar. The agreement marks an important step toward developing the airport as a major aviation hub while strengthening India’s aircraft maintenance ecosystem. The facility is expected to play a key role in supporting the country’s rapidly expanding aviation industry. State-of-the-Art Aircraft Maintenance Facility Under the partnership, Akasa Air will operate a modern MRO facility within the airport premises, providing advanced aircraft maintenance services. The facility…