Author: Sharad Natani
The Greater Noida Authority on Friday demolished illegal constructions in the notified floodplain area of Bisrakh village, freeing nearly 30,000 square metres of land from unauthorised occupation. The action was taken on Khasra number 135, where colonisers had allegedly attempted to develop a residential colony by constructing boundary walls and marking plots without approval. Strict Drive Against Unauthorised Construction Greater Noida Authority CEO N.G. Ravi Kumar has directed the project department to continue the anti-encroachment drive across notified areas. Officials said the crackdown has created panic among illegal builders operating in the region. Additional CEO Sumit Yadav, who is overseeing…
Noida Toll Bridge Company Limited (NTBCL) has announced that repair and upgradation work on the DND Flyway will resume from mid-February, with completion targeted by March. The project had originally begun in October last year but was delayed due to GRAP-IV restrictions and adverse winter conditions affecting bituminous roadwork. The DND Flyway, a critical arterial link between Delhi and Noida, caters to over 2.5 lakh commuters daily. Why the Project Was Delayed Officials said the delays were primarily due to: ●Restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-IV) ●Low winter temperatures affecting bitumen quality ●Transportation and material availability challenges ●Limited…
In a key administrative move, the Uttar Pradesh government has approved the relocation of the deputy registrar’s office from Ghaziabad to Noida. The decision is expected to streamline operations for Gautam Budh Nagar (GB Nagar), though the exact location of the new office in Noida is yet to be finalised. The current office operates near Guldhar Metro Station in Ghaziabad. What Does the Deputy Registrar’s Office Handle? The deputy registrar’s office plays a crucial role in: ●Registration and regulation of societies ●Administration of partnership firms ●Oversight of chit funds under state laws ●Management and compliance monitoring of Resident Welfare Associations…
In a major breakthrough, the Noida unit of the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has arrested six individuals allegedly linked to hoax bomb threat emails sent to 20 schools in the district last month. Investigators traced the emails—initially routed through US servers—to a house in Bisrakh, where an illegal online betting operation was being run. The arrests come weeks after schools received alarming emails on January 23, just days ahead of Republic Day, triggering large-scale security sweeps across campuses. Threat Emails Sparked Panic Before Republic Day According to STF officials, nearly 20 schools received bomb threats via email, prompting…
New Delhi is set to host one of the most significant global technology gatherings as the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 takes place from February 16 to 20. The five-day event will mark the first global Artificial Intelligence summit hosted in the Global South, positioning India at the centre of worldwide AI governance discussions. The summit underscores India’s growing role in shaping a responsible, inclusive and people-centric AI future. Global Leaders Confirmed for the Summit World leaders from 20 countries are scheduled to attend the summit. Among the prominent attendees are: ●Emmanuel Macron, President of France ●Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva,…
In a notable administrative move, the Union Government has renamed the Udyog Bhawan metro station in Delhi as Seva Teerth Bhawan metro station. The announcement was made by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, who said the renaming aligns with the evolving administrative and symbolic identity of central Delhi’s governance hub. What the Renaming Signifies The decision reflects a broader shift in institutional representation within the national capital’s core administrative zone. The new name, “Seva Teerth Bhawan,” is intended to resonate with governance-focused values and administrative transformation in the area. Udyog Bhawan station, located on the Yellow Line of the Delhi…