Greater Noida Authority Holds Meeting with Builders to Finalize Homebuyer Registry
Greater Noida Authority Holds Meeting with Builders to Finalize Homebuyer Registry The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) on Wednesday held a meeting with real estate developers from industry body CREDAI, directing them to pay dues soon and ensure registry of flats in scores of projects in the area. Pending registries and delayed possession of flats is a pressing issue in Noida and Greater Noida for a long time, with the Uttar Pradesh government also pushing for the resolution of homebuyer's woes. At the Centre, too, a panel headed by Amitabh Kant has made recommendations to end the distress involving homebuyers, builders and the local authorities. ''On Wednesday, GNIDA CEO N G Ravi Kumar instructed the builders to get the registration done in the names of the flat buyers immediately. He asked the builders who have not deposited 25 per cent of the total outstanding amount on their projects to make the payment within a week and start the registration of the flats in the names of the buyers, failing which action would be initiated against them,'' according to an official statement. Many officials from the Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI), including Manoj Gaur, Geetamber Anand, Dinesh Gupta, were present in the meeting. The GNIDA said it is making efforts to get the flats registered on the basis of the recommendations of the committee led by Amitabh Kant which was formed with the aim of providing houses to flat buyers. In total, there are 96 such projects in Greater Noida in which registries are to be done. ''Out of these 96, there are 15 projects on which there is no dues, the flats of these projects are being registered. So far, 2,322 flats have been registered in these 15 projects. Apart from this, there are 40 such projects whose builders have deposited 25 per cent of the total outstanding amount of about Rs 276 crore to the authority,'' it said. ''About Rs 1,200 crore more is to be received from these 40 projects. After depositing 25 per cent amount, registration has started in these projects also. Of these, 315 flats have been registered so far. In the remaining 41 projects, the registration process will start as soon as 25 per cent of the amount is deposited,'' it added. The CEO directed that the 40 builders who have started the registry by depositing 25 per cent of the amount should complete the registration process quickly and the 41 builders associated with the projects who have not yet deposited 25 per cent of the amount should complete the payment within a week. ''Otherwise after this period the authority will take strict action against these builders. Action will be taken up to cancel their sublease and the property would be attached,'' Kumar was quoted as saying. CREDAI western UP secretary Dinesh Gupta told PTI that during the meeting with the top GNIDA officials, the developers requested for time extension till end of July to complete the payments. ''Currently Lok Sabha elections are underway and the model code of conduct is in force due to which the developers are facing difficulties with financial transactions. We have requested time till July 31 so that once the elections are over, we can approach banks and other avenues for funds and it could be processed,'' Gupta said. ''The officials said they would consider our request for time extension,'' he added.
Terrifying roadside attack: Noida woman's phone stolen in traffic
Noida Woman's 5 Min Of Terror: Car Surrounded On Busy Road, Phone Stolen
The incident happened at 10am on May 2, when the woman was on her way to office and her car was stuck in a traffic jam.
Pet dog attacks teenager in Noida apartment lift.
Elderly woman weighing 102 kgs undergoes bilateral knee replacement in Noida
UP Hindi Latest News: NCR Planning Board meeting was held on Tuesday to prepare feasibility report. In the meeting, there was discussion on connecting the orbital rail network with the rail and airport networks. The 4.8 km orbital rail network will pass through the proposed New Noida. People will benefit greatly from the orbital rail [] The post New Railway Rout: This state will get Orbital Rail connectivity, there will be a network of 90 km, know what is the route first appeared on informalnewz .
1 month with my Jimny: Would I buy it after knowing what I know so far
BHPian blueberry recently shared this with other enthusiasts.Living with the Jimny - 1st month updateI've covered 2000 km in the first month. Some of my opinions on the Jimny have now changed, and some have solidified. Got the first service done. Changed the engine oil. I opted to continue with the OEM mineral engine oil- 0W16 spec. Nexa Vipul Motors at Sector 57 Noida has a very nice service facility. Clean AC waiting room, with a coffee machine and snacks. The washrooms were clean too. Service bay & the technicians working on the cars as seen from the waiting room. Owners are welcome to be in the service bay while the vehicles are getting serviced. This white Jimny had come all the way from KL. The drive shaft on this didn't have the infamous ring (scratch).Fun bits:The Jimny is a cool car. I've got friendly waves and thumbs-ups from kids to senior citizens.Black Jimny with BH plates gets mistaken for a govt vehicle and I've been saluted & waved through in many central Delhi checkpoints.On the highways I get 16-17kmpl and in the city 13-14kmpl. In very heavy traffic (4km in 1 hr) - I get around 9.The low-end torque is a boon. 3rd gear is sufficient for puttering around town.Neutral bits:Though the AC is a chiller, under the harsh Delhi sun - it is not as powerful as other Marutis (Swift / WagonR). Could it be because of the larger greenhouse area?Gearing is very short - A 6th gear would help with relaxed cruising.Annoying bits:There is a mild buzz in the IRVM at low RPMs - between 1000-1250 rpm, under acceleration. It strains the eye.Lack of interior storage space is a royal pain. Especially when I get into the Jimny after using other cars. Never before have I appreciated door pockets & bottle holders.In 4WD mode, at full steering lock - the engine stalls if the engine speed is less than 1250 RPM. Not sure why this would be.Handsfree microphone doesn't pick up sound easily on calls- I'm having to speak 2 notches higher than I normally would.GPS is inaccurate by 30 meters. At roundabouts, it causes much confusion and missed exits. This inaccuracy exists for all the phones I've tried with. The same phones on other cars work perfectly fine. I figure the 7 infotainment unit also needs a software update.Would I buy the Jimny after knowing what I know so far?A strong YES! None of the compromises I came in prepared to make were as bad as I imagined. The fun and happy bits are just as strong as I imagined. The Jimny is a small, city-friendly interesting car - which can take a fair bit of abuse. It has got its share of compromises - but the glee I get while driving this outweighs them all. Check out BHPian comments for more insights and information.
Soaring rents! 16% on-year surge in rents across major cities; Greater Noida, Gurugram lead
Increasing rents: Rents in Ahmedabad increased the least among the 13 major cities at 8.3 per cent, while in Chennai it increased 18.9 per cent.
The report provides a comprehensive breakdown of rental dynamics across major cities
Off-leash dog bites minor inside Noida society lift
NOIDA: A minor girl was bitten by a dog inside a lift of a posh group housing society in Noida, with city residents seeking penalties on owners for allowing off-leash canines in common areas of societies. The incident took place at the Lotus 300 society in Sector 107 on May 3 and a purported video of the episode surfaced on social media on Wednesday. In the video, the around 10-year-old girl is seen inside a lift alone. When the doors open, an off-leash pet dog enters and bites her on her right arm. Soon, the dog's owner follows and takes the canine away. The petrified girl, visibly in pain, is seen shaking her hand vigorously as she frantically presses the lift button to close its doors. Moments later, the dog returns but fails to enter as the elevator doors shut just in time. There were sharp reactions to the video, with people expressing anguish over the incident. Responding to the PTI Video on X, Rajiva Singh, president of the Noida Federation of Apartment Owners Association (NOFAA), said, Strict enforcement needed. Heavy penalties on dog owners if they can't keep the pet on a leash in common areas of the society. Some social media users even called for jailing the dog's owner. One of them objected to the use of the word attack and suggested that humans need classroom lectures on Animal Welfare Laws! Especially Noida's unaware and reckless citizens. The police had taken suo motu cognisance of the matter after a purported video of the incident surfaced on social media.
VIDEO: Dog bit girl after entering lift of Noida Apartment
Noida Dog Bite News: A pet dog bit a girl after entering the lift in Noida. Under the Noida Dog Policy, it has been mentioned that the pet dog should be taken out only with muzzle in its mouth. People go out with their dogs like this. This is becoming dangerous. Now the incident has [] The post VIDEO: Dog bit girl after entering lift of Noida Apartment first appeared on informalnewz .
On cam, dog attacks girl inside lift in Noida society
In Noida's Lotus 300, a video captures a girl being attacked by a dog in a lift. Despite the owner's efforts, the dog reenters, causing the girl to retreat in terror before stepping out.
AAP MLA, son booked for allegedly assaulting Noida petrol pump workers
He allegedly insisted that the salesman should first fill the fuel in his vehicle and assaulted the salesperson
Noida dog attack: Girl attacked by pet dog in Lotus 300 housing society lift. Watch video
CCTV footage from inside the lift captured the harrowing moment. The video shows the girl alone in the lift when the doors open, and suddenly, a pet dog rushes in and launches an attack. The child had no chance to defend herself against the unexpected assault.
AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan's Son Threatens Noida Petrol Pump Staff | Video
The Noida Police lodged an FIR against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan and his son on charges of assault and criminal intimidation
Video: Dog attacks girl in Noida housing society lift, bites her
Video Dog attacks girl in Noida housing society lift bites her
Video: CCTV captures dog mauling teenager inside Noida housing society lift
In Sector 107 of Noida, a girl faced a terrifying encounter with a dog inside a lift at the Lotus 300 Society, which was captured on viral CCTV footage showing her visibly trembling with fear. This incident echoes a recent alarming event in Ghaziabad, where a German Shepherd aggressively approached a six-year-old child within an apartment complex, sparking significant apprehension among residents.
AAP MLA and his son booked by Noida police over fuel pump brawl
AAP's Amanatullah Khan and son booked for assaulting Noida pump staff. CCTV footage shared. Accusations include queue skipping and damage. Allegations against BJP govt. FIR filed under multiple sections.
Body of woman found in GBU campus water tank; cops look for husband & mother-in-law
A woman's body found in a water tank on the roof of residential quarters at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida. Police suspect woman's husband and his mother. Neighbours reported frequent fights. Kapil (33) is the woman's husband. Autopsy report pending.
Bars in Noida, Ghaziabad to Open Till 4am? Report Suggests UP Govt Planning to Boost Excise Revenue
Noida, Ghaziabad Bar Timings: The committee has reportedly been tasked with submitting a report within 15 days to explore additional revenue streams for the excise department.
Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On May 8
Check latest petrol, and diesel prices in Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Noida, and Gurugram on May 8, 2023
Spike in stubble fires leaves air hazardous
No zero-period benefit for realtors after 60-day deadline to deposit 25% dues ends
Surprise checks at pharmacies: Noida collects meds for tests
Mercury breaches 40C, power demand touches new May high
Wrong-side driving: Cops step up heat on violators
AAP MLA Amanatullah, son booked for assaulting employees at Noida petrol pump
On Cam | Teenage Girl Attacked By Dog In A Noida Housing Society Lift
The video shows a girl in a lift being attacked by what appears to be a pet dog as the lift opens for s few seconds on one of the floors. As soon as the lift opened, the dog jumped on the girl and bit her
Video: Girl Bitten By Dog In Lift At Noida Apartment
The lift opens and a dog jumps at her. The shocked girl is pushed back, clutching her hand in pain, showed a disturbing video from a Noida housing society. This is the latest in the growing list of dog attacks.
Reportedly, Khan's son wanted to jump the queue, which led to a heated altercation, following which he assaulted the employee. Later, Amanatullah Khan arrived at the scene and allegedly threatened the Petrol pump staff.
Delhi AAP MLA Amanatullah`s Son Physically Assaults Petrol Pump Staff In Noida; Case Registered
The case hasbeen filedagainst AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan's sonafterphysicallyassaultedthe petrol pump staff in Noida.
NCW takes suo motu cognisance of finding of womans body, asks Noida Police to arrest accused
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On Camera: AAP MLA Amanatullah Khans Son Beats Up Staff At Noida Petrol Pump; Probe On
AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan's son allegedly assaulted the staff of a petrol pump in Noida, while the politician allegedly threatened them later.
Video: AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan's son assaults people at Noida petrol pump
Video AAP MLA Amanatullah Khans son assaults people at Noida petrol pump
Water bowls for strays are out again
In Noida, volunteer organizations ensure birds and dogs have water in Sector 100. Sector 105's former president constructs a concrete tank for stray animals. Pawan Yadav and Omveer Singh Bansal emphasize collective action for animal welfare.
County Group to deliver 4 million sq ft in 2024
Noida based real estate developer County Group plans to deliver over 4 million sq ft across three housing projects in 2024, overcoming the challenges faced during Covid. The region where majority of the projects are stuck and buyers are waiting for delivery for over a decade, has seen very few delivered projects since Covid.
Video: Fire in shops triggers cylinder blasts in Noida
Video Fire in shops triggers cylinder blasts in Noida
Woman's body found in water tank inside university in Greater Noida
NOIDA: A 32-year-old woman's body was found in a water tank on the roof her residence at a university in Greater Noida, with police suspecting the role of her 33-year-old absconding husband, officials said on Tuesday. Kaushal's body was found on Monday in the cemented water tank on the roof of the servants' quarters at the Gautam Buddh University, where her husband Kapil works as a class-four employee, police said. According to police, who cited accounts by neighbours, the couple had a heated argument the night before her death. Kapil's mother also lived with them. The PRV control room was informed about the incident on Tuesday, a police spokesperson said. Officials of the Ecotech-I police station went to the spot for investigation and found the body of the woman, whose husband is a class-four employee, the spokesperson said. According to the neighbours and people who live nearby, there was a fight between the husband and the wife over some issue till 3 am. They used to fight often, the official said. Additional Police Commissioner (law and order) Shivhari Meena said the husband and his mother are absconding. Police teams have been formed and a hunt has been launched to arrest the duo, Meena said. An in-depth investigation is underway. Further legal proceedings are being carried out, he added
Jaiprakash Associates Declares Default on Rs 4,616 Crore Loans
Jaiprakash Associates Declares Default on Rs 4,616 Crore Loans Crisis-hit Jaypee Group's flagship firm Jaiprakash Associates has defaulted on loans worth Rs 4,616 crore, including principal and interest amount. In a regulatory filing late on Monday, Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL) has informed that the company on April 30, defaulted on repayments of a principal amount of Rs 1,751 crore and interest of Rs 2,865 crore. ''Total borrowing (including interest) of the company is Rs 29,805 crore, repayable by 2037, against which only Rs 4,616 crore is overdue as on April 30, 2024,'' JAL said. The loans pertained to various banks, and the nature of the obligation is fund-based working capital, non-fund-based working capital, term loans and FCCBs (foreign currency convertible bonds). Out of the total borrowing of Rs 29,805 crore, the company said Rs 18,955 crore will be transferred to the proposed Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV). For this, a Scheme of Arrangement duly approved by all the stakeholders, is pending for sanction of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). The entire loan in any case is under restructuring, the company said. ''As a responsible borrower, the company has been taking tangible steps to reduce the borrowings. Post the proposed divestment of cement business and the restructuring under consideration, the borrowing will get almost to Nil, upon the implementation of revised restructuring plan,'' JAL said. Further, the company said that ICICI Bank had approached the NCLT Allahabad on the direction of the RBI under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) 2016 against the company. It has contested the move. ''The matter is pending to be decided simultaneously with the Scheme of Arrangement for transfer of real estate to the SPV to be sanctioned by the NCLT,'' the filing said. JAL said that the State Bank of India has also filed a petition under section 7 of Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code 2016, against the company, before NCLT Allahabad. In September 2018, ICICI Bank filed an insolvency petition against JAL. SBI had also moved NCLT against JAL, claiming a total default of Rs 6,893.15 crore as of September 15, 2022. Jaiprakash Associates has been selling its cement plants to reduce debt. In a case related to its erstwhile subsidiary Jaypee Infratech Ltd (JIL), Mumbai-based realty firm Suraksha Group had in March 2023 got the approval from NCLT for its bid to acquire JIL and complete around 20,000 apartments in Noida. However, many parties have approached the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) against the NCLT order.
Woman's body found in Greater Noida university water tank, husband flees
Womans body found in Greater Noida university water tank husband flees
Woman's Body Found In Water Tank At Noida University, Husband On The Run
Panic struck the campus of Greater Noida's Gautam Buddha University yesterday when a woman's body was recovered from a water tank in the staff quarters building
Family in car chased by 4 men in BMW in Greater Noida, 3 held
Four men in a BMW chased and attacked a family in Greater Noida, leading to three arrests. The incident, captured on video, occurred around 1.15am on May 2. The family's reluctance to press charges prompted police to take action.
Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On May 7
Check latest petrol, and diesel prices in Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Noida, and Gurugram on May 7, 2023
Driver threatens entrepreneur using Bishnois name; arrested
Kana takes 50 names before cops, says liked being a bully
A day after missing teens body found in canal, SHO shunted for negligence
Dhankhar in Noida, traffic diversion on DND, e-way
Over 30 ICSE students score more than 95% in city schools
Work on Gr Noida metro link to pick up pace after poll code lifted
BJP MLA Raises Concerns over Murder of Trader's Son, Calls for UP Government Inquiry
BJP MLA Raises Concerns over Murder of Trader's Son, Calls for UP Government Inquiry BJP leader and Jewar MLA Dhirendra Singh on Monday raised concerns over police laxity in the murder case of a local businessman's son and urged the Uttar Pradesh government for a high-level probe into the matter. In a letter to the principal secretary of the UP Home Department, which functions directly under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Singh highlighted that the boy died due to the failure in taking appropriate action in the matter. Kunal Sharma (14) was found dead along the Gang Canal in adjoining Bulandshahr district on Sunday, five days after he went missing from outside the restaurant run by his father Krishna Kumar Sharma in Greater Noida. ''The role of the local police has been under question since the beginning. The family members kept contacting the police station, but they could not get any satisfactory answer,'' the MLA wrote. ''It is to be informed that due to failure in taking appropriate action in the matter, the body of Kunal Sharma was found in the Gang Canal in Bulandshahr after five days,'' he said. The BJP leader, in the letter, said that the public in the area is angry because of the incident and very serious allegations have been made against the police. ''Therefore, I would like that along with the arrest of the culprits, a high-level investigation into the entire incident, and strict action against the guilty policemen, would be necessary to restore confidence in the public,'' Singh added. Meanwhile, as the matter escalated, the in-charge of the Beta 2 police station in Greater Noida was on Monday shunted and a departmental inquiry also initiated in the case. Also, an explanation has been sought from the assistant commissioner of police of the area, officials said. Sharma, who runs 'Shiva Da Dhaba', had lodged a missing person's complaint at the local Beta 2 police station on May 1 after a woman came to the eatery and called his son. The police lodged an FIR under IPC section 363 (missing person) against unidentified person the same night and launched an investigation. A CCTV footage also surfaced on social media that purportedly showed the boy walking to a car and sitting inside it without any person physically forcing him to do so.
Traffic diversion on DND Flyway, Noida Expressway due to VIP movement
Foster Domestic Economic Development: Vice President Dhankhar Urges Youth
Foster Domestic Economic Development: Vice President Dhankhar Urges Youth Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday urged the youth to promote economic nationalism, wondering if a country with the size and potential of India should import items like kites, diyas, candles and furniture, etc. Addressing the 36th annual convocation of the Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) in Greater Noida, Vice President Dhankhar also stressed that no fiscal gain, howsoever great, can justify compromise of economic nationalism. ''Promote economic nationalism. Just imagine and reflect. Billions of dollars in foreign exchange are being drained out annually for unavoidable imports,'' Dhankhar said. ''Should a country of our size, potential, genius, craftsmanship, entrepreneurship be importing kites, diyas, candles, furniture, curtains and the like? And the only premise for those who do so is some fiscal gain. This fiscal gain is at the cost of our economic nationalism, at the cost of our economy,'' he added. The vice president said it has three evil effects. ''One, we are draining out our precious foreign exchange by engaging avoidable imports. I have seen as the Member of Parliament in 1990, our foreign exchange dwindling around 1 billion dollars. Our gold had to be pledged in physical form to two Swiss Banks,'' he explained. ''Two, import of items that are available in the country is at the cost of employment of our people and blossoming of entrepreneurship,'' he said. Dhankhar said no fiscal gain, howsoever great, can justify compromise of economic nationalism. This spirit has to be imbibed. This has to be nurtured and cultivated and deeply embedded in our work in day in and day out, he added. The vice president highlighted that raw materials export is another concerning aspect which has severe adverse economic impact. ''When you export raw materials without value addition, there is declaration in a sense that we are not capable of adding value, which is wrong. We are capable but we are not doing it because those who have tight fist control over raw materials, they think it easy, cozy to export and make quick effortless fiscal gain, generating windfall for them and a whirlpool economic negativity for the nation,'' Dhankhar said. ''Same thing, if value added items have to go out, employment will be generated, entrepreneurship will blossom, economy will get a fillip,'' he added. Dhankhar said that India has demonstrated to the world our knowledge, might, our positive thought process when we gave to the G20 presidency the motto, ''One Earth, One Family, One Future'' that was encapsulating 'Vasudhaiv Kutumbkam'. ''Friends, this is your time. This is the right time. This is the time to grab opportunities. This is the time for you all to be part of marathon march for a developed Bharat@2047,'' he exhorted the students. The vice president said the youth today are indeed fortunate as they are living in ''Bharat'' that is on ''unprecedented exponential rise'' and this rise is unstoppable. ''Take for instance, economy. In 1990, when I had the good fortune of being a Lok Sabha Member Parliament as also Union Minister. Then in 1990 cities of London and Paris had bigger economies than that of our Bharat. You all will find it unbelievable,'' Dhankhar said. ''Just a decade ago 'Bharat' was part of 'Fragile Five Global Economies'. What an upsurge in a decade. Facing headwinds, traversing tough terrain, in over a decade, our march has been to be the fifth largest global economy ahead of Canada, Brazil, UK and France. We are heading towards North and will be the third largest global economy ahead that of Japan and Germany in next two to three years,'' he added.
Man Arrested For Making Death Threat Calls To Businessman In Noida: Cops
A man was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill a renowned businessman and president of an entrepreneurs association here, police said on Monday.
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Caught on camera: Men in BMW chase family's car, hurl bottles in Greater Noida
Caught on camera Men in BMW chase familys car hurl bottles in Greater Noida
NCLT appoints IRP for ATS project on finance co's plea
NCLT appoints IRP for Knightbridge project after ATS alleged Rs 285 crore debenture default. Sunil Gaur and Fiza as monitors. ASK petitions NCLT against ATS default. ATS defaults Rs 500 crore to Piramal.
Agritech startup Superplum raises $15 Mn in Series A round
Agritech startup Superplum has raised $15 million in its Series A financing round led by Erik Ragatz, former partner and current senior advisor of private equity firm Hellman & Friedman. Ragatz joins a group of Superplums current investors including Mark Siegel, Dan Rose, Steve Jurvetson, Rick Kimball, Binny Bansal, and Kabir Misra. The Noida-based startup Continue reading Agritech startup Superplum raises $15 Mn in Series A round The post Agritech startup Superplum raises $15 Mn in Series A round appeared first on Entrackr .
Captured on dashcam: Men in BMW assault family in another car in Greater Noida
A family in Greater Noida had a terrifying ordeal with a BMW, captured on video. The attackers repeatedly collided, overtook, threw bottles, and chased their car, leading to distress and a high-speed escape with a woman calling for help.
Congress leaders come to Rahul Gandhi's defence after VCs' open letter
Congress leaders come to Rahul Gandhi's defence after VCs' open letter Congress leaders including Manickam Tagore, Ajai Rai and Avinash Pande came to Rahul Gandhi's defence after a collective of 181 Vice Chancellors issued an open letter against Gandhi's alleged remarks on their appointment. Speaking on the matter, Manickam Tagore questioned the intention of the first two signatories - Vinayak Pathak, VC, CSJM University, Kanpur and Bhagwati Prakash Sharma, VC, Gautam Buddha University, Noida. A few professors have written a letter this morning. Rahul Gandhi had raised a very serious issue - how people of one ideology and unqualified people are being included in the system. If you look at the signatories - a CBI probe is underway against Mr Pathak in connection with an extortion case, Tagore said in a self-made video on Monday. Another is one Bhagawati who is the national co-convener of RSS' Swadeshi Jagran Manch. People of RSS ideology have written the letter. Many of them are unqualified. They have just one qualification - all of them are associated with RSS. After the formation of the INDI Alliance government, the first work would be to clean this system and weed out unqualified people from the system, he added. Earlier in the day, in a post on X, Tagore pointed out the RSS affiliation of the VCs, Regarding the first signatory, Vinay Pathak, under CBI probe for extortion, and the second signatory, Bhagwati Prakash Sharma, with strong RSS ties, raise serious questions. Their qualifications is their RSS affiliations. Rahul Gandhi's statement is 100% true. #RSSVCs UP Congress president Ajay Rai alleged that the VCs are appointed based on the number of days they worked for the Sangh. The Vice Chancellors are not being appointed on their calibre and experience but on the number of days they have worked for the 'Sangh'. Such BJP workers will never have transparency. He will never be loyal, true to education, Rai said while speaking to ANI. UP Congress in-charge Avinash Pande called it a criminal act. People who are associated with RSS, are being made VCs and those who are concerned about the future of this country, are worried. I think that in a way this is a criminal act and playing with the people of the country and the future of the country, Avinash Pande told ANI. Earlier in the day, a collective including Vice Chancellors and academicians across the country wrote an open letter against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in connection with his alleged remarks on the appointment of VCs. In the letter, it was stated, It has come to our notice from tweet and open sources of Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader that appointment of Vice Chancellors is made solely based on affiliation with some organisation rather than based on merit and qualification thereby questioning the merit of the process through which the Vice Chancellors are appointed. The letter dismissed the alleged claims by Rahul Gandhi saying, We categorically and unequivocally discard such claims. It also accused Rahul Gandhi of defaming the office of the VCs at large with an intent to derive political mileage. With utmost conviction, the Vice Chancellors of prestigious Universities nationwide and academic leaders, address and refute the baseless allegations that have recently been circulated concerning the selection process, the letter stated. In view of the fact that Rahul Gandhi has resorted to falsehood and has defamed the Office of the Vice Chancellors at large with the intent to derive the political mileage out of it. It is, therefore, earnestly prayed that appropriate action be taken against him forthwith in accordance with law, it added. Speaking on the open letter and Rahul Gandhi's alleged remarks, Bhagwati Prakash Sharma, Vice Chancellor of Gautam Buddha University, Noida called it stupidity on the Congress leader's part. Vice Chancellors of the universities are all highly qualified and will have a professorship of at least 10 years. Most of the VCs in the country are PhD holders, various degree holders and will have various patents to their credit. Despite all this, his claims that Narendra Modi has made all RSS people VCs, then there are many places where there are Congress governments. Did Narendra Modi appoint VCs there too? he said. Bhagwati Prakash Sharma is also among the 181 signatories. VCs are never appointed through the Prime Minister, it is done through UGC's selection process. There are multiple private universities where the government doesn't have any say. So making such allegations on the appointments is stupid, the VC added. Among the signatories are VCs from institutions across the country including Central Universities, Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi, former chairperson of UGC, NCERT director among others. (ANI)
Nithari killings: Supreme Court issues notice to UP government
The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government on a petition challenging the Allahabad High Court order, which acquitted Moninder Singh Pandher and Surendra Koli in connection with the gruesome murder of several girls that took place at Nithari in Noida between 2005-06. The order was passed by the Bench of Justice []
Spices In Your Kitchen May Not Be What You Think; Delhi Police Busts Massive `Masala Racket`
The factory was supplying adulterated spices to not only Delhi but also the local markets of National capital region including Noida, Ghaziabad and Gururam.
The National Capital Region, after its creation nearly 40 years ago to facilitate administration in the Capital, has become almost synonymous with Delhi. With the capital city lying at its heart, the NCR, comprises several other districts in the states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. The prominent cities of the greater NCR include Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, and Noida, surrounding Delhi, and vital to the stability of the Capital. Situated so close to Delhi, the governance, administration, but most-importantly, the politics proliferating in these cities particularly interests city residents; while people across the country, too, keep a keen eye on the developments and dynamics here. With the general elections underway, political heat is sweeping across the entirety of NCR with politicians rigorously campaigning in an effort to garner peoples support; promising them further development of their respective constituencies. While we have extensively discussed the political currents and under-currents in the Capital city, Delhi, and the elections in Ghaziabad and Noida during the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls, in this weeks edition, we look into the three important districts of the NCR, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Sonipat, all of them in Haryana, and set to go for polls along with Delhi on May 25. Whether Gurugram, Faridabad, or Sonipat, every district has its issues that warrant a deeper look. So do the candidates in the fray vying for peoples sanction as they seek a seat in the Lower House of the Parliament. And how can we ignore the voters, their affections and aversions, their concerns and polling patterns over past years! Now, as we hit the expressways that lead us outside the city, we also remember that these are the roads that will also bring us back. Just like the millions who move between these places on a regular basis, so do their politics; and their choice. Skyscrapers of contrast Situated approximately 25 km from the national capital, Gurugram, the bustling economic powerhouse across the Haryana border is poised for a significant electoral showdown in the month of May. The city stands as a cornerstone of Indias financial and technological prowess, attracting a staggering 70% of total investments into Haryana. The millennium city boasts the presence of over 250 Fortune 500 companies, including corporate giants like PepsiCo and Nestle, alongside hosting the headquarters of the International Solar Alliance. Renowned as a prime manufacturing hub for automobiles, electronic components, chemicals, and FMCG goods, the city symbolises economic dynamism. Yet, beneath the veneer of prosperity lies a persistent challenge of inadequate civic infrastructure, becoming starkly evident during the monsoon season. The city in 2016 witnessed the infamous Gurujam with commuters stuck in a mammoth gridlock on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway for nearly two days after over 52mm of rainfall descended upon the city during the course of a single day. It flooded all arterial roads, inundated houses. While the episode hasnt occured again in the last seven years, residents say nothing much has improved. Persistent waterlogging, substandard drainage systems and crippling traffic congestion remain the pressing concerns for residents. Many of the sectors have huge drainage issues. The infrastructure prepared to pass rainwater through storm drains or other means are not well equipped to handle torrential rainfall. The whole area flood during the period of monsoon months forcing us to lock ourselves in our homes, without the slightest possibily to continue our regular livelihood, said Monu Bhati, resident of Sector 57. A Triangular turmoil The millenium seat is entwined in a high-voltage triangular contest. The BJP has once again fielded Union Minister and five-time MP Rao Inderjit Singh, who will be pitted against Congresss Raj Babbar and Jannayak Janta Partys Rahul Yadav Fazilpuria. This will be the first time when the Congress has fielded a non-Yadav candidate on the seat sidelining the veteran leader of the Ahirwal area and former minister Captain (Retd) Ajay Singh Yadav. While the move to field Babbar from Gurgaon may be an attempt to eat into the BJPs urban vote bank, the move has sparked discontent within the partys Haryana unit. Ajay Singh Yadav, who unsuccessfully contested the 2019 polls from the Gurugram seat was once again hoping for a ticket this year. He voiced his displeasure over the partys decision to choose Babbar over him. Meanwhile the JJP has declared popular Haryanvi singer Rahul Yadav alias Fazilpuria as its candidate in an attempt to consolidate the Yadav vote in Gurugram. Rapper-singer Fazilpuria joined JJP in 2022. Some stats According to Haryana Chief Electoral Office (CEO), Gurugram Lok Sabha constituency has the highest voter count for a parliamentary constituency in the state with more than 25 lakh voters. Among the 25,46,916 registered voters, 13,47,521 are male, 11,99,317 are female, and 78 are transgenders. The total number of eligible voters in Gurgaon, which includes assembly segments Gurgaon, Badshapur, Sohna, Pataudi, Bawal, Rewari, Nuh, Ferozepur Jhirka and Punhana, has gone up from 21.5 lakh in 2019 Lok Sabha to 25.3 lakh this time, an increase of around 18%. Haryanas largest constituency by voter count, Gurugram will have 2,407 polling booths, 74 auxiliary booths and 86 others for voters from vulnerable sections, the electoral officer has said. The deadline for filing nominations for contesting the Lok Sabha polls is May 6. The scrutiny of nominations will be done on May 7, with candidates eligible to withdraw nominations until May 9. In the 2019 LS polls, the voting percentage in the city was 64%. This time the target is to increase it to at least 75%, the Haryana CEO said. To achieve this, several unique initiatives have been undertaken by the election department, including launching the Voter in Queue app, sending polling invitations to voters akin to wedding invitations, and setting up 31 polling booths in the multi-storey societies of Gurugram. Battle of SONIPAT Sonipat, Sonepat for some, is one among the ten Lok Sabha constituencies in Haryana and is considered as one of the high profile seats in the state. Sonipat, under the NCR, is situated nearly 50 km from Delhi and around 250 km from the state capital Chandigarh. Sonipat Lok Sabha seat comprises nine Assembly segments. The general elections for Sonipat are scheduled for May 25 in phase 6 and counting of votes will be done on June 4. The nine assembly constituencies are Ganaur, Rai, Kharkhauda (SC), Sonipat, Gohana, Baroda, Julana, Safidon, Jind. Sonipat parliamentary seats. While a host of aspirants have filed their nominations in this edition of the general elections, the main contenders remain the BJP and the Congress. Key candidates include BJPs Mohal Lal Badoli and the Congress Satpal Brahmachari. The INLD has fielded Anup Dahiya and the JJP has given ticket to Bhupinder Malik.In 2019, total voter turnout was 13,01,474 while the male voter turnout was 7,06,599 while the female voter turnout was 5,91,424. Similarly, in 2014, total votes polled were 9,83,234 out of which male voter turnout was 5,51,168 and the female voter turnout was 4,34,469. In the 2019 Sonipat Lok Sabha elections, Ramesh Chander Kaushik of the BJP won with 5,87,664 votes, securing a lead of 1,64,864 votes and a vote share of 52.03%. Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda from the Congress was the runner-up with 4,22,800 votes and a vote share of 37.43%. In the 2014 Sonipat Lok Sabha elections, Ramesh Chander of the BJP emerged victorious with 3,47,203 votes, leading by 77,414 votes and obtaining a notable vote share of 30.74%. Jagbir Singh Malik from the Congress was the runner-up with 2,69,789 votes and a vote share of 23.89%. In the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, the voter turnout for the constituency reached 75.8%, a notable increase from the 69.6% recorded in 2014. Female voters in 2019 numbered 6,83,042, while male voters were 8,10,843. In comparison, in 2014, male voters were 7,77,824, and female voters were 6,39,364. Both 2019 and 2014 saw intense political battles in Sonipat, involving parties like the BJP, Congress, and others. In 2009, however, the seat was with the Congress party as its candidate Jitender Singh Malik defeated BJP candidate Kishan Singh Sangwan with over 1.5 lakh votes. The Congress party candidate had got 3,38,795 or 47.56% votes while the saffron party candidate had got 1,77,511 or 24.92% votes only. BSPs Devraj Diwan had secured the third position by getting 1,12,837 or 15.84 percent votes. Haryana Janhit Partys Umesh Sharma got 42,400 or 5.95% votes in 2009 Lok Sabha elections. Surender Panwar of the Congress clinched victory in the 2019 Sonipat Assembly election with 79,438 votes, leading by 32,878 votes and capturing a substantial vote share of 59.51%. Kavita Jain from the saffron party came in second with 46,560 votes and a vote share of 34.88%. Faridabad Faridabad - one of the Lok Sabha constituencies in Haryana comprises of nine assembly segments including Hathin, Hodal, Palwal, Prithla, Faridabad NIT, Badkhal, Ballabgarh, Faridabad and Tigaon. It is a general category seat and not reserved for SC or ST. In the Faridabad assembly, BJP and the Indian National Congress are the key contenders. The key candidates are- BJPs Krishan Pal Gurjar while that of INC is Mahendra Pratap Singh. In the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections scheduled for May 25, the Faridabad constituency anticipates an intriguing contest as BJPs Krishan Pal is aiming for a third consecutive victory and has emerged as a strong contender. However, he also faces stiff competition from Congress Mahendra Pratap and JJPs Nalin Hooda. Talking about the voters in this assembly- there were as many as 1328127 total votes in the 2029 Lok Sabha Polls out of which male voters were 741280 while 583185 were female voters. In 2019 polls, BJP had secured a significant lead with 68.8% votes. However the Congress candidate Avtar Singh had only got 20.72% votes. Similarly in the assembly polls held in 2019, BJP had emerged as the winner securing 54.41% votes as compared the Congress candidate who had got 36.48% votes. Considering the fact that in last Lok Sabha polls, Faridabad had witnessed only 62% voter turnout, more than eight lakh people gathered in various establishments, including schools, colleges, industries, offices, anganwadi centres, Panchayat ghars, and public spaces, on April 8 and took pledge to ensure maximum voter turnout during the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. According to many residents of Faridabad, the worst things about the constituency include issues with waste management, air pollution, and traffic congestion. Additionally, there have been concerns about the development of illegal colonies and inadequate infrastructure in certain areas. One of the residents Chaitanya Jonker said, The waterlogging in the area is common after a downpour, the residents are at risk of falling into pits as they are left with no option but to wade through slush and dirty water that remains stagnant for days. Alleging that the authorities have failed miserably in providing the basic facilities of water supply, sanitation, roads, drains, streetlights, garbage, and solid waste disposal in certain parts of Faridabad, another resident, Kapil Ahuja said, This is apparently a blot on the face of the Smart City project, on which `3000 crore had been spent in the past few years. We expect a lot from the new government. (Contributed by Ashish Srivastava, Anup Verma, Ifrah Mufti and Ujwal Jalali)
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Greater Noida, Patna most polluted cities in India on Sunday
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Businessmans missing son found dead after 4 days
NOIDA, May 5: A Greater Noida-based businessmans minor son, who went missing on May 1, was found dead in the adjoining Bulandshahr district on Sunday, police officials said. The body of the class eight student was found along a canal in Bulandshahr, they said. Krishna Kumar Sharma, who runs Shiva da Dhaba in Greater Noida, []
Patna becomes second most polluted city in India
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Noida, Ghaziabad may extend bar hours in catch-up with Delhi, Gurugram
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Patna Suffers from Alarming Air Pollution Levels
Patna Suffers from Alarming Air Pollution Levels Patna was the second most polluted city in India on Sunday, recording an air quality index (AQI) of 316, which is classified as 'very poor'. Other cities in the state that recorded 'poor' AQI are Siwan (282), Muzaffarpur (233), Hajipur (232) and Bettiah (221). Greater Noida in UP was the most polluted city in the country with an AQI of 346, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) bulletin at 4 pm. 'Very poor' air quality causes respiratory illness on prolonged exposure, according to the CPCB. AQI is an assessment of air quality that takes into account pollutants, including PM 2.5 -- particulate matter less than 2.5 microns, and PM 10. Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB) chairman Devendra Kumar Shukla told PTI, ''It is true that the air quality has deteriorated in certain cities of the state. It is because of low wind speed, ongoing construction activities without following pollution control measures and recent fire incidents in Patna and surrounding areas.'' He said civic bodies will have to start sprinkling water to check the deteriorating AQI in the state capital. ''Rain will certainly bring some immediate relief. The BSPCB will soon intensify its drive to check deteriorating AQI levels in certain cities of the state,'' he added.
Noida Gets Its First Ultra-Luxury Residential Project, with Flats Valued Up to Rs 20 Crore
Noida Gets Its First Ultra-Luxury Residential Project, with Flats Valued Up to Rs 20 Crore Real estate developer County Group on Sunday announced the delivery of its project 'County 107' -- the first ultra-luxury project of Noida, with the price of the apartments ranging from Rs 7 crore to Rs 20 crore. With this, the group has also become the first developer to deliver three projects -- County 107, Ivy County and Coco County -- within 12 months in Noida and the Greater Noida area, a region known for real estate litigation and homebuyers distress. Coco County (12.21 lakh sq ft) is located in Sector-10, Greater Noida (West), Ivy County (14.74 lakh sq ft) is located in Sector 75, Noida, and County 107 (14.78 lakh sq ft) is located in the posh Sector 107, Noida, the group said in a statement. The three projects together have delivered an area of over 41 lakh sq ft with 1,600 inventories, it said. ''This achievement underscores our unwavering dedication to delivering high-quality results before time. Delivering more than 1,600 units across three projects, that too one year before its committed RERA timelines reflects our commitment to County home-owners,'' Amit Modi, Director of County Group, said. The developer has previously delivered projects like Orange County, Olive County, Cherry County, Coco County, besides Noida's first luxury project Cleo County, it said. Also, the group had recently announced a Rs 5,000-crore investment in Sector 115 Noida to develop a 28-acre luxury project 'Ivory County'.
Missing From Greater Noida For 4 Days, 14-Year-Old Boy Found Dead In UP
A Greater Noida-based businessman's minor son, who went missing on May 1, was found dead in the adjoining Bulandshahr district on Sunday, police officials said.
Tragic Discovery: Businessman's Missing Son Found Deceased After Four-Day Search
Tragic Discovery: Businessman's Missing Son Found Deceased After Four-Day Search A Greater Noida-based businessman's minor son, who went missing on May 1, was found dead in the adjoining Bulandshahr district on Sunday, police officials said. The body of the class eight student was found along a canal in Bulandshahr, they said. Krishna Kumar Sharma, who runs 'Shiva da Dhaba' in Greater Noida, said a woman had come to call his 14-year-old son Kunal at his eatery on May 1, and he went along with her but never returned. ''Around 2.15 pm the woman came and took my son with her. When he did not return for a long time, we called up on his mobile phone but it was switched off,'' Sharma said in his complaint to the police. The police lodged an FIR under IPC Section 363 (kidnapping) against unidentified persons the same night and launched an investigation. A CCTV footage also surfaced on social media that purportedly showed the boy walking to a car and sitting inside it without any person physically forcing him to do so. Additional Police Commissioner (law and order) Shivhari Meena said multiple police teams have been put on the case, and CCTV footages are also being analysed. ''A fact emerged in the case that the boy had left (in a car) with a girl. The people who are under suspicion in the case are being called and questioned by the police. Along with this, other angles in the case are being examined,'' he said. ''Today, the boy's body was found along a canal in adjoining Bulandshahr district. Further legal proceedings are being carried. Some more important facts have come to light and the case would be unveiled soon,'' Meena added. In February, a 16-year-old son of a trader in Greater Noida was allegedly killed by his friends and his body was dumped in a canal. The body was recovered after 11 days of search operations. Vaibhav Singhal, the son of a trader in Bilaspur town, was strangled by two of his friends on January 30 allegedly over a personal dispute involving the girlfriend of one of the accused. The incident had sparked a major protest by local residents and closure of markets in the area for a couple of days, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also taking stock of the law and order situation.
Uttar Pradesh: Body of kidnapped teenager found in canal in Bulandshahr
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Godrej Prop's 30K cr housing push in FY25
Realty firm Godrej Properties plans to launch residential projects worth Rs 30,000 crore this fiscal across major cities to achieve 20 per cent growth in sales bookings amid strong demand, its executive chairperson Pirojsha Godrej said. In an interview with PTI, Pirojsha said, We have given a sales bookings guidance of Rs 27,000 crore for the current fiscal, a 20 per cent growth from high base in 2023-24. In the last fiscal, the company's sales bookings jumped 84 per cent to a record Rs 22,527 crore, from Rs 12,232 crore in the preceding year. This is the highest sales reported so far by any listed entity for FY'24. Pirojsha said the housing demand continues to be strong, especially for reputed brands. It (2023-24 fiscal) was a great year overall, whether you look at launches, sales, collection from customers, business development, deliveries of projects, cash flow and profit. We are really excited to see the kind of momentum in the business. He expected housing demand to sustain in the coming years. To tap this demand, Pirojsha said the company has lined up launches of multiple projects across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai-Metropolitan Region (MMR), Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad markets. We are planning to launch six projects in Delhi, Gurugram and Noida this fiscal, he said. According to an investors presentation, Godrej Properties plans to launch 21.9 million (219 lakh) square feet area this fiscal with an estimated sales booking value of Rs 30,000 crore. Not only launches and sales, Pirojsha said the company would continue acquiring land parcels for future development and also step up deliveries of projects. The significant levels of business development (land acquisition) we have executed in previous years at favourable terms allowed us to scale our bookings by 84 per cent to Rs 22,527 crore in 2023-24 and become the largest publicly listed real estate developer in India by sales, Pirojsha said. He noted that the housing sector has been strong over the past three years and exuded confidence that the sectoral tailwinds would continue over the next few years. On Friday, Godrej Properties reported its highest-ever quarterly profit as earnings jumped 14 per cent annually to Rs 471.26 crore in the March quarter. Its net profit stood at Rs 412.14 crore in the year-ago period. Total income rose to Rs 1,914.82 crore in the fourth quarter of FY24, from Rs 1,838.82 crore in the year-ago period. During the 2023-24 fiscal, the company's net profit increased to Rs 725.27 crore, from Rs 571.39 crore in the preceding year. Total income rose to Rs 4,334.22 crore in FY24, from Rs 3,039 crore in 2022-23. The company delivered 12.5 million square feet area in the last fiscal and is targeting to scale it up to 15 million square feet in 2024-25. Godrej Properties, part of Godrej Industries Group, is one of the leading real estate developers in the country.
JD(S) Leader HD Revanna Detained by SIT in Connection with Kidnapping Case
Bangalore: H D Revanna, the son of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and a JD(S) MLA, was detained by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with a kidnapping case filed at the KR Nagar police station in Bengaluru.Facing new challenges, HD Revanna and his son Prajwal Revanna are implicated in a case following a complaint by a youth alleging the abduction of his mother. This complaint emerged after a video purportedly showing the youths mother being tied and assaulted by Prajwal surfaced. Prajwal, the incumbent JD(S) MP from Hassan, is accused of sexual misconduct.To investigate the matter, the state government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) following the circulation of numerous explicit videos allegedly involving the 33-year-old MP in recent days.Prajwal contested the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency as the NDA candidate in the April 26 elections. The JD(S) aligned with the NDA in September of the previous year. Already facing a molestation case filed against them at the Holenarasipura police station, the father-son duo now faces another complaint, as revealed by State Home Minister G Parameshwara.In the latest case filed on Thursday night, a 20-year-old complainant from Krishnaraja Nagar town in Mysuru district claimed that his mother was kidnapped by Revanna. According to the complainant, his mother used to work at Revannas residence in Holenarasipura six years ago but returned to her hometown three years ago. The complainant alleged that Revannas confidant, Sathish Babanna, visited their house and warned them not to divulge any information to the police. The complainant further stated that on April 29, Sathish Babanna took his mother away on a motorcycle, and since then, her whereabouts remain unknown. The complainant received information on May 1 that a video surfaced showing his mother being tied with a rope while Prajwal allegedly assaulted her. He expressed concern for his mothers safety and sought police intervention to locate her.Following the complaint, the KR Nagar police under the Mysuru Rural sub-division registered a case against H D Revanna and Sathish Babanna for kidnapping, wrongful confinement, and collusion. In response to the accusations and the case, Revanna asserted his readiness to confront the situation, stating, I have the strength to face these conspiracies. I will cooperate with the investigation. I have nothing to hide. I am prepared for any inquiry and will address it through legal means. Supreme Court Raises Concerns Over Indian Judicial Code Provisions Amid New Criminal Laws Two Laborers Die While Cleaning Septic Tank in Noida, Uttar Pradesh Archaeological Investigation to Uncover Truth about Bhojashala
Uttarakhand Forest Fires: Video Surfaces, Culprits Boast About Setting Fires
Dehradun: The Northern state of Uttarakhand has been grappling with forest fires for the past two weeks, destroying over 1000 acres of forest area. Amid this, a video of a man surfaced on social media wherein he was seen boasting about setting fire to forests.See guys, we are finally setting the forests on fire. Our job is to set things on fire and play with it. We keep playing with fire. And today we are here to do this yet again. We will turn these mountains and leaves into ashes, a man was heard saying. We keep on doing this. This is my uncle Sukhlal who keeps setting forests on fire. Never mess with people who know how to burn down things. Never challenge Biharis, he continued. Later in the video, another man was spotted welding a stick.The date of the recording of the video remains unknown at this point. On Sunday (28th April), the Uttarakhand Forest Department arrested five labourers from Bihar for setting fire to reserved forest areas of Khirsu.They were identified as Mosar Alam, Nazifar Alam, Nurul, Salim, and Feroz Alam. Migrants from Bihar burn forest in Uttarakhand and say We will burn down entire forest, dont challenge Biharis `` , #Uttrakhand #Bihar pic.twitter.com/5LuOY6q5jR Arvind Chandra (@ArvindChandra8) May 3, 2024 The Uttarakhand police have arrested 52 people so far for setting fire to forests and destroying several acres of pristine land. As per reports, a total of 804 incidents of forest fires have been recorded, and 315 cases have been registered under the Forest Conservation Act.The forest fires have impacted human settlements, wild animals, and even water sources.The Northern state of Uttarakhand has been grappling with forest fires for the past two weeks, destroying over 1000 acres of forest area. Amid this, a video of a man surfaced on social media wherein he was seen boasting about setting fire to forests. In the video, a man is heard saying, See guys, we are finally setting the forests on fire. Our job is to set things on fire and play with it. We keep playing with fire. And today we are here to do this yet again. We will turn these mountains and leaves into ashes.Identified as Mosar Alam, Nazifar Alam, Nurul, Salim, and Feroz Alam, the five labourers from Bihar were arrested by the Uttarakhand Forest Department for setting fire to reserved forest areas of Khirsu. The Uttarakhand police have already arrested 52 people for setting fire to forests, resulting in the destruction of over 1000 acres of forest area. A total of 804 incidents of forest fires have been recorded, with 315 cases registered under the Forest Conservation Act.The forest fires have not only impacted human settlements but also posed a threat to wildlife and water sources in the region. Supreme Court Raises Concerns Over Indian Judicial Code Provisions Amid New Criminal Laws Two Laborers Die While Cleaning Septic Tank in Noida, Uttar Pradesh Archaeological Investigation to Uncover Truth about Bhojashala
CEO & Co-chairman of Patyms parent company has resigned
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Money laundering case filed against Elvish Yadav
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Exec on way home stabbed in Ghaziabad, dies during treatment
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Noida College Gets Notice Over Poor Food Quality, Unhygienic Conditions
The administration of a private college in Greater Noida and its canteen operator were served notice by the Food Safety Department for alleged poor food quality and unhygienic conditions on Saturday, officials said.
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Noida Private College Faces Notice for Substandard Food Quality
Noida Private College Faces Notice for Substandard Food Quality The administration of a private college in Greater Noida and its canteen operator were served notice by the Food Safety Department for alleged poor food quality and unhygienic conditions on Saturday, officials said. Purported pictures also surfaced on social media, showing mosquitoes and insects in certain food items. The inspection was carried out over complaints by some students who expressed dissatisfaction about cleanliness and standards of the food quality served to them by the canteen, a senior official said. Assistant Food Commissioner (II) Archana Dheeran said the inspection was carried out at the canteen of Aryan Residency of Lloyd College in the Knowledge Park area of Greater Noida. ''The inspection was carried out under the leadership of Chief Food Safety Officer Akshay Goyal and items were inspected by Food Safety Officer RP Gupta. During the inspection, cleanliness arrangements and other standard compliances were not found satisfactory for which notice was given to the college administration and the canteen operator,'' Dheeran said. During the visit, the officials also had a discussion with the students living in the hostel about their concerns, in which most of the students expressed dissatisfaction regarding the cleanliness and quality of food, she said. ''In this regard, a suggestion was made by the college administration after talking to the warden and canteen operator, that a committee of students would be formed for weekly feedback on the food quality,'' Dheeran said. The college administration also assured that very soon they will take necessary steps given this complaint, the assistant commissioner said. ''Samples of the biryani being served to the students (on Saturday) have been collected and sent to the government laboratory for testing of quality,'' Dheeran said. Further action will be taken upon receiving the investigation report, she added. On March 9, around 80 students living in the same hostel were hospitalised with food poisoning after they consumed 'puris' made of 'kuttu ka atta' (buckwheat flour) on account of Mahashivratri, according to police. After lab tests, the quality of buckwheat flour was found not to be of standard quality, a food safety official said.
Supreme Court to Review Acquittal of Surendra Koli in Nithari Killings Case
Supreme Court to Review Acquittal of Surendra Koli in Nithari Killings Case The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea challenging Allahabad High Court's order acquitting Surendra Koli in the 2006 Nithari serial killings case. A bench of Justice BR Gavai, Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sandeep Mehta issued a notice on an appeal filed by one Pappu Lal, the father of one of the victims. Senior advocate Geeta Luthra and advocates Rupesh Kumar Sinha and Sataroop Das, appearing for Lal, submitted that the high court erred in its finding. The bench issued the notice and sought the response of Koli on Lal's plea and directed the registry to call for records from the trial court and the high court. In his plea, Lal challenged the high court's October 16 order and has arrayed only Koli as the party. Koli was the domestic help of Moninder Singh Pandher. In the case of Lal, Pandher was acquitted by the sessions court while Koli was awarded the death penalty on September 28, 2010. The case was investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). On October 16, the high court pronounced verdicts on several appeals filed by Koli and Pandher, who were awarded the death penalty by the trial court. It acquitted the pair while holding that the prosecution failed to prove the guilt ''beyond reasonable doubt'' and that the investigation was ''botched up''. The verdict brought back memories of the chilling crime targeting children that came to light after skeletal remains were found behind a bungalow in Noida. Reversing the death sentence given to Koli in 12 cases and Pandher in two, the high court noted the prosecution had failed to prove the guilt of both the accused ''beyond reasonable doubt, on the settled parameters of a case based on circumstantial evidence'' and that the probe was ''nothing short of a betrayal of public trust by responsible agencies''. Pandher and Koli were charged with rape and murder and sentenced to death in the killings that horrified the nation with its details of sexual assault, brutal murder and hints of possible cannibalism. The high court had observed that prosecution was based on the confessional statement given by Koli to the Uttar Pradesh Police on December 29, 2006, but the procedure required to be followed for recording his disclosure, leading to the recovery of biological remains ie skulls, bones and skeleton etc, were given a ''complete go by''. It allowed multiple appeals filed by Koli and Pandher, who had challenged the death sentence awarded by a CBI court in Ghaziabad. The high court noted that the prosecution's stand kept changing from time to time as it initially attributed recoveries jointly on Pandher and Koli but, over time, the ''guilt was fastened exclusively'' upon Koli. In all, 19 cases had been lodged against Pandher and Koli in 2007. The CBI filed closure reports in three cases due to lack of evidence. In the remaining 16 cases, Koli was earlier acquitted in three and his death sentence in one was commuted to life. The sensational killings came to light with the discovery of the skeletal remains of eight children from a drain behind Pandher's house at Nithari in Noida, bordering the national capital, on December 29, 2006. Further digging and searches of drains in the area around Pandher's house led to more skeletal remains being found. Most of these remains were that of poor children and young women who had gone missing from the area. Within 10 days, the CBI took over the case and its search resulted in the recovery of more remains.
Two Laborers Die While Cleaning Septic Tank in Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Noida: I n a tragic incident in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, two laborers lost their lives while cleaning a septic tank of a house on Saturday morning. The incident occurred in Sector 26 of Police Station Sector 20 area. Upon receiving information, the police team reached the spot to investigate. The bodies were sent for post-mortem, and further actions are being taken by the police. The deceased, identified as Nooni Mandal and Tapan Mandal, originally from West Bengal, were residents of Sector 6 in Noida and worked as laborers. They were relatives, akin to brothers-in-law. Both had gone to work at a house identified as A-94 in Sector 26. While cleaning the septic tank, they suddenly stopped moving. They were found unconscious and immediately rushed to Kailash Hospital. Unfortunately, both laborers succumbed during treatment at the hospital. The local police were informed about the incident, and the police from Sector 20 station reached the spot. The family members were informed, and the bodies were sent for post-mortem. Noida's Deputy Commissioner of Police, Vidya Sagar Mishra, stated that the two laborers were called to clean the safety tank of a house in Sector 26. However, they became unconscious during the cleaning process. Despite being rushed to the hospital for treatment, they could not be saved. Legal action is being taken by the police in this matter. Archaeological Investigation to Uncover Truth about Bhojashala Loco Pilot Killed After Being Hit by Rajdhani Express in Bihar's Gaya District Relief from Scorching Heat Expected as Rainfall Forecasted for UP and Bihar
Updated Headline: Tragic Shooting Incident in Phagwara, Leaving Three Individuals Injured
Updated Headline: Tragic Shooting Incident in Phagwara, Leaving Three Individuals Injured A youth was rushed to a hospital after he suffered a bullet injury on Saturday following a fight between groups in a village here, police said. According to police, a fight broke out in Green Valley, Law Gate Maheru village, injuring three people. Satyam, hailing from Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh, suffered a gunshot wound and is undergoing treatment. He is studying law in a private university, Phagwara Superintendent of Police(SP) Rupinder Kaur Bhatti said. While two others, identified as Yash Rathi and Adarsh Tripathi, suffered injuries and were discharged from the hospital after treatment, the SP said. Upon receiving information about the fight, the police reached the spot and recovered two empty shells from the site and rounded up six to seven people for questioning, she said. We are verifying facts and will formally arrest those involved in the attack under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, including Section 307(attempt to murder) and of Arms Act,'' she added.
