Gautam Budh Nagar DM Suhas LY part of national anthem video
The GB Nagar district magistrate Suhas LY is a part of a 4.24-minute long video of the national anthem that was released on Monday featuring 18 athletes of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
Interstate gunrunner nabbed, procured firearms from Bihar
Ahead of the state assembly elections, the Noida police on Monday claimed to have arrested an interstate smuggler who allegedly procured guns from Bihar and sold them to criminals in Delhi-NCR.The accused has been identified as Raja Thakur, whos originally from Khagaria district of Bihar.
Two held for robbery at Gr Noida house
The police on Monday arrested two people for allegedly breaking into a house in Dadri and fleeing with valuables worth several lakhs of rupees. All the goods that were stolen have been recovered.
D-day nearing, nervousness and relief at Emerald Court
Itll be the culmination of a battle that began exactly 10 years ago when the twin towers on the Emerald Court compound Apex and Ceyane are brought down, likely in May.
City buses will run on 5 routes of Greater Noida from 6.30am
Ten buses rolled out on five routes connecting Kasna bus depot, Pari Chowk, Surajpur, Pi-3 roundabout to Knowledge Park 2 and GB University among several other villages and residential sectors across Greater Noida will ply from 6.30 am to 5.
Gzb cases below 1k 4th day in a row
Gautam Budh Nagar registered a drop in daily Covid cases on Monday with the number falling to 501 from 969 a day ago. The infections have dropped by nearly one-third since January 21 when 1,489 cases were recorded.
Uttar Pradesh election 2022: Nominations of 31 candidates cancelled, mostly independents
Nomination papers of as many as 18 candidates out of a total of 73 in Ghaziabad and 13 out of 52 in Gautam Budh Nagar were rejected on Monday, following a scrutiny. Most of them filed nominations as either Independents or from smaller parties.
Poll expenses? Candidates have to give details thrice
All candidates contesting the upcoming UP assembly elections will have to furnish details of their expenses thrice before the polling date. The administrations of Gautam Budh Nagar and Ghaziabad are also keeping an eye on the expenses of each candidate.
Denied entry at exam halls, TET candidates block road
A group of candidates for the UP Teacher Eligibility Test (UP-TET) staged protests on an elevated road in Sector 30 after being denied entry at exam centres over lack of documents on Sunday.
After poor response, Noida sets January 31 deadline for pet registry
Unhappy with the response to its mandatory pet registration drive, launched in September last year, the Noida Authority has now set a deadline of January 31 for all pet owners to complete the process. Failure to do so, officials said, would invite a fine of Rs 500.
Gzb sees nearly 50% dip in cases in 24 hrs
Infections saw a downward spiral in both Ghaziabad and Gautam Budh Nagar for the second day in a row on Sunday.
90% liquor vends renew licences, but model shop biz down in city
Licences of more than 90% of the over 500 liquor vends in Gautam Budh Nagar have been renewed till January 21, the deadline set by the excise department.
Jingles, play or film, theyll tell you how to keep Noida clean
Ek kadam, bas ek kadam (one step, only a step) a jingle composed by Music Factory, a band of 11 to 13 year olds, all students of Sector 126s Lotus International School, won accolades for their innovation as the Noida Authority announced winners of the Swachh Citizen Contest on
The Noida police commissionerate, among the first two set up by the Yogi Adityanath government alongside Lucknow's to restructure policing in some important districts, completed two years this month. TOI spoke to police commissioner Alok Singh, who has helmed this journey and overseen the rollout, about the changes that have taken shape and the task that remains ahead. Excerpts
Woman with Covid dies in Gzb, 4th fatality in 3 days
A 40-year-old woman from Loni, who was suffering from diabetes and Hepatitis B, died after testing positive for Covid. This is the fourth Covid-related death in the district over the past three days. In this current wave, five patients have died in total in Ghaziabad.
5k reward for those taking accident victims to hospital
Good Samaritans who rescue victims of road accidents and take them to a hospital within the golden hour will now be rewarded with Rs 5,000.
Lift-&-loot gang busted, 4 held after shootout
A gang that looted commuters after offering them lift in a car has been busted with the arrest of its four members. The accused were arrested following a shootout in Sector 62.
Monkey unbolts ambulance door, walks out with strays
A monkey being taken to a shelter home in an animal ambulance managed to unhinge the door and walk out free. But it wasnt alone. Along with it was a few stray dogs who, too, were being taken to a shelter home.
Two who broke into Noida flat, stole Rs 10L in cash, jewellery held
Two persons have been arrested for allegedly barging inside a flat in Sector 70 on Wednesday and fleeing with jewellery and cash worth Rs 10 lakh , cops said on Friday. Police have also managed to recover the stolen goods from the arrested duo.
Delhi, NCR wake up to light rain, minimum temperature drops to 10 degree Celsius
With light showers, Delhiites woke up to a rainy day on Saturday morning.
52 candidates in the fray for three seats in Gautam Budh Nagar
A total of 52 candidates have fled nominations for the three assembly seats of Noida, Dadri and Jewar, where polls are scheduled on February 10.
Noida: Duo cheated job-seekers with fake offers in private airline, arrested
The police have arrested two men for allegedly cheating several people on the pretext of getting them jobs with a private airline, officers said on Friday. The accused used to steal the data of customers from different job search portals and contacted people who were in need of a job.
Over 740 online applications cleared in 3 weeks: GNIDA
greater noida over 740 of 1937 applications received online by the greater noida authority from january 121 have been disposed of officials said on friday the majority of the applications were received for the builder and residentialrelated departments and most complaints were made through the mitra mobile appin view of the covid pandemic we have encouraged people to avail the online services of the authority sitting at home as we are moving more and more and more towards a digital system of resolving issues queries and other matters.
Women in poll fray: More as Independents than in a party
What binds a teacher, a doctor, a Delhi university professor and a social activist together? Its the assembly elections.In a few days from now, they will be contesting against each other from various seats of Gautam Budh Nagar and Ghaziabad.
Man returns home to find door latched from outside, sees his wife murdered
A 20-year-old woman was found murdered in her rented room in Noidas Sector 94 on Thursday.In his police complaint, her husband, a street food vendor, claimed that he left home for work around 10am on Thursday and returned at 6pm only to find the door latched from outside.
Restaurateurs seek excise fee waiver for all Covid curbs since March 2020
The Noida chapter of the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) has written to the excise commissioner of Uttar Pradesh, seeking relief for the industry that has been affected by a fresh round of restrictions because of the third wave of the pandemic.
Gzb sees 4th Covid death this wavea 27-yr-old jail inmate
A 27-year-old inmate of a Noida jail, who was admitted to LLRM Medical College in Meerut and tested positive for Covid during treatment, died on Friday. His death was added to Ghaziabads tally, which rose to four in the current wave.
Woman abandoned by family treated at hosp, set to go home
A 35-year-old woman, who was abandoned by her family near Knowledge Park in Gautam Budh Nagar, was taken to a city hospital by the police and has been treated by a team of doctors there. She has also been reunited with her family.
Republic Day: No entry for heavy vehicles to Delhi from Ghaziabad & Noida for 2 days
Entry of heavy vehicles to Delhi from Ghaziabad and Noida will be banned for two days in view of the Republic Day parade rehearsals, officials said on Thursday. According to the police, security has also been beefed up along the Delhi-UP borders after intel on a possible terror attack.
Intersections at 7x sectors in Noida set to get lights by next month
In a step that will be beneficial for residents living in the bustling 7x sectors in the city, five new high mast lights are expected to be installed at different junctions of these sectors by mid-February.
Accidents due to fog? Police to paste glow tapes on cars, trucks
To curb accidents during inclement weather conditions, Gautam Budh Nagar traffic police has rolled out a drive to paste reflective tapes on vehicles, barricades and pillars.
3 of auto lifters gang held with 20 bikes
A gang of vehicle lifters has been busted with the arrest of its three members from Surajpur area of the district. Police said a total of 20 motorcycles have also been seized from their possession.
Homemakers to farmers: Noida, Gzb to see a multi-cornered fight
From homemakers to pensioners, as many as 18 independent candidates have filed their nominations from eight assembly seats in Gautam Budh Nagar and Ghaziabad.While the youngest among them is a 25-year-old housewife, the oldest is a 71-year-old pensioner, a retired SBI manager.
Residents bodies for freehold property but no extra payment
RWA umbrella bodies in the twin cities have demanded a uniform policy that would give ownership rights to residents over their properties, but sans any extra payment, in response to the state government seeking suggestions on a proposal of converting leasehold land into freehold in Gautam
Gzb records two more Covid deaths
At least two patients with comorbid conditions succumbed to Covid in the past 24 hours in Ghaziabad. This is the third fatality to be reported due to the viral infection in the district over the last five days, health officials said on Thursday.
DU profs, homemakers, farmers: Independents throw hat in ring
From homemakers to pensioners, as many as 18 independent candidates have filed their nominations from eight assembly seats in Gautam Budh Nagar and Ghaziabad.While the youngest among them is a 25-year-old housewife, the oldest is a 71-year-old pensioner, a retired SBI manager.
RWAs want freehold status for property, but without extra fee
RWA umbrella bodies in the twin cities have demanded a uniform policy that would give ownership rights to residents over their properties, but without any extra payment, in response to the state government seeking suggestions on a proposal of converting leasehold land into freehold in Gautam
Will he, wont he? After daylong exit buzz, Bhadana says he will contest from Jewar
There was high drama in the SP-RLD camp on Thursday around the candidature of new entrant Avtar Singh Bhadana from Jewar.
16 candidates file nomination from 5 Gzb constituencies
Sixteen candidates in the fray from the five constituencies in Ghaziabad, including minister of state for health Atul Garg and incumbent Muradnagar MLA Ajeet Pal Tyagi, filed their nominations on Wednesday.
Swachh survey: Noida sets deadlines for work
Ahead of Swachh Survekshan 2022, the Noida Authority has boosted its efforts to clean up the city.
Drive to identify seniors left out of 1st dose
A special drive to identify children left out for routine immunization and senior citizens who have not received the first dose of Covid vaccine will be organized between January 24 and 29 following orders from additional chief secretary Amit Mohan Prasad on Wednesday.
Film City conditions eased up, firm to be finalised after assembly polls
The company that will set up Film City along the Yamuna Expressway is going to be selected only after the UP assembly polls, officials have said.
Noida: Robbers enter flat in Sec 70, steal cash and jewellery at knifepoint
In a brazen daytime robbery in Sector 70, a mother and her 25-year-old daughter were held at knife-point by three masked men, who barged into their flat and robbed gold jewellery worth Rs 8 lakh on Wednesday.
Yogi on Noida jinx: Previous CMs were scared, but Ive come here many times
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath was in NCR for the second time in three days, visiting GIMS in Greater Noida on Wednesday to review the facility for serious Covid patients as well as the Covid control room.
Residents stern message to all parties: No CAM, no vote
No CAM (common area maintenance), No Vote read banners put up by the residents of Gaur City 5th Avenue in their balconies and at the main gate of their housing society in Greater Noida.
16 candidates file nominations from 5 Gzb constituencies
Sixteen candidates in the fray from the five constituencies in Ghaziabad, including minister of state for health Atul Garg and incumbent Muradnagar MLA Ajeet Pal Tyagi, filed their nominations on Wednesday.
Swachh survey: Deadlines set for upkeep work
Ahead of Swachh Survekshan 2022, the Noida Authority has boosted its efforts to clean up the city.
Noida: Snatchers gang busted; guns, live cartridges and bike seized
Seven criminals, including groups of four and three persons, have been arrested in two separate cases in the city.
Security beefed up in Noida after terror attack intel
The district police has stepped up security after an intel about a possible terror attack in the Delhi- NCR ahead of Republic Day. They have also intensified inspections at each of the border points, guest houses, hotels and other places in the district.
Drive to track seniors who havent got 1st dose
A special drive to identify children left out for routine immunization and senior citizens who have not received the first dose of Covid vaccine will be organized between January 24 and 29 following orders from additional chief secretary Amit Mohan Prasad on Wednesday.
After a dip, Gzb logs over 2k cases in 24 hrs
A day after it saw fewer than 800 cases, Ghaziabad recorded a sharp spike in Covid infection adding 2,041 new patients in just the last 24 hours that pushed the test positivity rate to over 20%.On Wednesday, the districts positivity rate stood at 21%.
GNIDA to carry 18 works for tenders worth Rs 40 crores
The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) had issued tenders worth about Rs 40 crore for 18 development works before the model code of conduct was issued for the assembly elections. Some of the works include the development of parks, green belts of Sector 2 abadi plots and resurfacing of roads in sector 3.
Mask with BJP symbol, MLA told to change it
Nine candidates from Noida and four from Ghaziabad filed their nomination papers on the fifth day of the ongoing process on Tuesday.
Azad Samaj Party to go solo, releases first list
Bhim Army chief and Azad Samaj Partys national president Chandra Shekhar Azad on Tuesday said that his political outfit would fight the UP assembly elections alone instead of joining hands with the Samajwadi Party. He also released the first list of candidates for 33 seats.
GNIDA issues tenders for 18 infra projects worth 40 crore
The GNIDA has issued tenders worth about Rs 40 crore for 18 development projects before the model code of conduct was issued for the assembly elections. Some of the projects include the development of parks, green belts of sector 2 abadi plots and resurfacing of roads in sector 3.
Noida: After missing 2 deadlines, Sector 54 wetland & Shivalik park to be ready by next month?
After giving at least two deadlines a miss, the Sector 54 wetland and the Shivalik Childrens Adventure Park in Sector 33 are set to be ready by February. The two projects have been developed on waste and construction dumpsites.
Gzb cases below 1k for first time in a week
After nearly a week, Covid cases have slipped below the 1,000-mark in Ghaziabad as 793 people were found positive for the infection in the last 24 hours on Tuesday.
Coming soon: An app to track your daily water use
The Authority will start installing smart waters in households from next month. The private firm given the mandate to set up water meters will also create an mobile application through which users would be able to monitor their daily consumption, officials said.
Activist: Dont cover drains, but build walls around them
Authorities should build barricades around stormwater drains to avoid accidents in the future, an environmentalist suggested in the wake of the tragic deaths of a nine-year-old girl and her 10-month-old brother after falling into a drain in Sector 85.
Noida: IT firms crypto wallet emptied out by hackers
An IT company in the citys Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has gone to police alleging that its cryptocurrency wallet has been emptied out by hackers.The police complaint was filed on Friday by Hemendra Bharadwaj, the administrative head of Cyfuture, an information technology services company.
Two arrested for thrashing man over dog bite in Greater Noida
Two people were arrested on Monday for thrashing a man in Badalpur area of the city. The man had gone to speak to the two accused, whose dog had bitten his six-year-old nephew on Sunday afternoon, but was thrashed and manhandled by them.
No deaths but cases continue to rise in Noida, 2nd after Lko
With 2,158 new infections, the number of active Covid cases in Gautam Budh Nagar crossed the 12,000-mark on Monday. The districts active Covid tally currently stands at 12,347, the second-highest after Lucknow, which has 17,658 active cases.
On foot or tractor, 11 file nominations in Noida & Ghaziabad
Amid tight security, six candidates of various parties in Noida and five in Ghaziabad filed their nomination papers on Monday. For the Noida assembly seat, nominations were filed by Dhruv Agrawal of Liberal Party of India and Sunil Chaudhary of Samajwadi Party.
Covid care centres in Noida highrises are back as cases surge
With Covid cases on the rise in Noida, residents and RWAs of some highrises in the city have started reviving their Covid care centres on the society premises.
Over 460 held in city in 226 shootouts in 2 years
In the past two years, as many as 463 criminals were nabbed across the district following 226 shootouts, data shared by the GB Nagar Police revealed. A cache of 360 weapons was seized in these shootouts, it stated.
In lockdown years, rape cases more than halved in Noida
The number of rape cases registered in the city have more than halved in the two lockdown years of 2020 and 2021 compared to 2019. According to data sourced from police, while 96 rape cases were reported in 2019, there were 42 complaints 2020 and 41 the next year.
GNIDA to levy spot fines for illegal waste disposal
In a step that will significantly improve sanitation within the city, the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) has initiated an on-the-spot challan system through the point of sale (POS) machine for illegal waste disposal within the city limits.
Woman opposes harassment, beaten up outside home
Two persons have been arrested for allegedly harassing a 28-year-old woman in phase-2 area. She is a resident of Gejha village.
Spot fine for illegal waste dumping in Greater Noida
In a step that will significantly improve sanitation within the city, the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) has initiated an on-the-spot challan system through the point of sale (POS) machine for illegal waste disposal within the city limits.
Kids showing more symptoms this time
While hospitalisation among children testing positive for Covid has remained low, medical experts said that minors are exhibiting more symptoms, like high-grade fever, sore throat and body ache, in the current wave of the pandemic compared to last year when fewer kids were
SP finalises faces from Noida and Dadri, list likely today
While a formal announcement is likely only on Sunday, the Samajwadi Party-RLD alliance has finalised its candidates from the Noida and Dadri seats.
Snatcher held, used to target morn walkers
A criminal involved in cases of snatching and auto-rickshaw lifting was arrested following a brief exchange of fire near RTO office in Sector 32. Police said, the accused targeted people out on morning walks and has 18 cases registered against him.
60-yr-old with Covid dies as Noida sees 1.8k new cases
A 60-year-old man who was admitted to a private hospital with Covid, died on Saturday, the third fatality linked to the infection in Gautam Budh Nagar since December 1 last year.
YEIDA to hire ex-govt officials as consultants
On the lines of the development authorities in Noida and Greater Noida, the Yamuna Expressway Authority has decided to hire retired government servants as consultants.Chief executive officer of YEIDA, Arun Vir Singh that the first such requirement was floated recently.
Noida: Engineering student bleeding from head injury made to write 3-hr test, college booked
A case has been lodged against a private engineering college for allegedly threatening a student to write an exam after he suffered a head injury on the campus, police said.
34-yr-old on bike shot dead, brother injured
A 34-year-old man died while his brother was injured after two miscreants allegedly opened fire on them in Sector 63 on Saturday morning.
Balcony accidents in Noida bring railings height under safety lens
The death of a three-year-old boy after falling from a 10th-floor balcony of a flat in a Sector 75 housing society last November and similar fatal accidents that have happened elsewhere have brought the height of balcony railings in highrises under the microscope amid calls to review
Hospitalisations rise in Noida, Ghaziabad, many from other cities
The number of Covid patients admitted to hospitals in the twin cities of Noida and Ghaziabad are increasing by the day, but many of them are from other districts, officials have said.
Fever patients flocking to OPDs, most testing positive, say docs
Hospitals in Noida and Ghaziabad have been witnessing a surge in patients flocking to OPDs with mild symptoms such as fever, cough and cold and body ache. Most of them, said doctors, were testing positive for Covid.
Noida: Despite Covid curbs, FIRs in 2021 almost same as 2019
Police in Noida registered 12,609 cases in 2021 an average of 34 a day, data sourced from the cops showed on Friday. In the last five years, Noida had seen more cases only once, in 2019.
Milne bhi nahi aaya? Pulls & pitfalls of digital campaign
If followers were as intangible as blessings, this would be a breeze.Striding out with hands folded, knocking on doors, hugging wellwishers and touching the elderlys feet, soaking in the adulation of cronies shouting zindabad slogans, and feeling blessed by the voter.
Man accused of raping minor girl in Noida arrested
A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl in Noida, officials informed on Friday. According to the police, the incident took place on January 9 and the accused, who has been identified as Pramod, was on a run since then.
Noida: Water supply in Sector 82 hit for past two days, residents irked
Residents of Swarnim Vihar Sector 82 complained of no water supply in the area for the past two days.
Covid surge: Noida power department to provide online services
With rising Covid cases, the Noida power department has urged consumers to avail online services related to the correction of bills, load capacity, new connections and many more.
Noida's active Covid case count goes past 10,000, the highest in Uttar Pradesh
With 1,626 new infections, the number of active Covid cases in Gautam Budh Nagar crossed the 10,000-mark on Thursday. The district's active Covid tally currently stands at 10,718, the highest for any district in Uttar Pradesh.
Doctors Covid positive, how Noida hospitals are rushing to plug gaps
From preparing rosters for doctors while keeping some on the bench to training staff from non-critical specialities on the job to be deployed for the care of patients, major hospitals across Noida and Ghaziabad have started focussing on contingency plans to deal with a possible staff shortage
Ensure first dose jabs for 18-plus by January 20 in Noida
GNIDAs CEO, Narendra Bhooshan, the nodal officer for Covid care in Noida, made the rounds of the Covid command control room, held virtual meetings with the district administration and inspected the Badalpur community health centre (CHC) on Thursday.
Trafficking: Man who struck deals held
A man was arrested on Thursday from Chhapraula area of Greater Noida for his alleged involvement in trafficking of minor girls from rural areas of NCR and selling them to older men in Haryana.
4 booked for cheating man of 50L
Four persons, including a woman, have been booked for allegedly cheating a man for an amount of Rs 50 lakh. Police said the man was lured with double returns for his investment. According to police, the accused have been identified as Sudesh Kumar, Sunita, Dharampal and Ashok.
Avail online services: Discom to consumers
With rising Covid cases, the Noida power department has urged consumers to avail online services related to the correction of bills, load capacity, names along with new connections.