After Techie's Death, Noida Identifies 65 Risk Spots, Sets Deadlines
Around 65 vulnerable points, both major and minor, have been identified across Noida, with 52 of them falling under the Noida Authority's jurisdiction and slated for urgent corrective action, officials said.
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Ghaziabad flags 150 open drains, broken culverts, construction pits without barricades
Showers clear air in Noida, but brace for cold nights for next 3 days
Delhi, Noida, Gurugram weather today: The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Delhi on Thursday and the temperature in the national capital is likely to plunge. Delhi may see partly cloudy sky and moderate fog during the morning hours today. Noida and Gurugram are also likely to see similar weather conditions. From February 1, the Delhi-NCR region may see light rainfall.
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Noida Authority identifies 65 vulnerable spots, sets deadlines for fixes after techie's death
Noida is addressing 65 hazardous spots after a recent tragedy. The Noida Authority will fix 52 locations within a week. Other departments have until February 20 to resolve issues. Plans include scientific waste disposal and new water sumps in villages. Road repairs and public toilet upgrades are also scheduled. Sanitary inspectors will be hired to improve city safety.
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Days after techies death, Noida Authority identifies 65 spots lacking safety
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33kV substation to boost power supply to Greater Noida villages
Uttar Pradesh weather update: Uttar Pradesh is bracing for more rainfall and thunderstorms this week due to an approaching Western Disturbance, according to the IMD. Lucknow and Ayodhya received rain overnight and the IMD has warned of rain and thunderstorms in many UP districts. Noida and Ghaziabad are likely to see mist and shallow fog today.
No relief from pollution as AQI slips back to very poor in Noida
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NCRs worst: 40% pollution complaint not resolved in Noida last year
Office leasing in Delhi NCR rises to a new record in 2025
Delhi-NCR office space leasing reached an all-time high in 2025. Leasing grew by 24% from the previous year. The opening of Noida airport significantly boosted growth. IT-BPM sector led demand. Demand spread to new areas like Noida and Gurugram corridors. Supply was a concern, reducing vacancy levels. Noida is now competing with Gurugram.
Delhi Weather Today: Delhi received moderate rainfall along with thunderstorms and lightning on Tuesday. The weather office IMD has issued a green alert for today, which means no warning for bad weather. The IMD has forecast light rainfall for Delhi and Gurugram on February 1. Noida will witness a generally cloudy sky with light rain on February 2, the IMD said.
Noida techie drowning: No bail, Wiztown directors judicial remand extended
A Noida court denied bail to Abhay Kumar, director of Wiztown Planners, extending his remand in connection with a software engineer's death in a construction pit. Two Lotus Greens employees also had their remand extended. All are booked under sections related to culpable homicide, negligence, and endangering life.
Burglars drill through Surajpur school wall to steal records and registers
'1st Concern Is Investors': Top Court Warns Greater Noida Builder On Refunds
Days after a Supreme Court-appointed panel found that the Grand Venice project in Greater Noida is unfit for occupancy, the top court came down hard on the builder, giving him a day to specify whether he could process refunds.
SIR: 2.4L unmapped voters in Ghaziabad, Noida issued notices
A late-night delivery mix-up in Greater Noida's Nimbus Society sparked a violent clash between security guards and delivery agent on Saturday. The chaotic clash, triggered by a wrong delivery, saw dozens exchanging blows with sticks and rods near the main gate. Police have arrested four people in the matter and a further investigation is underway.
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Two wardens held for abetment after student jumps off balcony
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Thieves fold hands, then flee with bells, lamps from temple in Greater Noida
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We are also covering: Noida Techie Yuvraj Mehta's Death Not Accident, But 'Institutional Failure': SIT Findings Explained and other news.
Noida techie death: Father seeks justice for negligence
Meanwhile, on Thursday, two persons have been arrested by the Noida Police following the case of 27-year-old techie Yuvraj Mehta, who lost his life after his car broke through a waterlogged pit near a public road in Sector-150, officials said on Thursday
Left My Son To Gods Mercy: Father Calls Out Negligence, Demands Action After Noida Techies Death
Noida techie's father, Rajkumar Mehta, blamed authorities for negligence. CM Yogi Adityanath ordered an SIT probe.
80 rescuers, no saviour: Who let Noida techie Yuvraj drown?
80 rescuers, no saviour: Who let Noida techie Yuvraj Mehta drown?
A young software engineer drowned in a Noida trench despite a massive rescue operation involving multiple agencies. Officials and the victim's father decried the institutional failure, citing a lack of training, equipment, and coordination among first responders and specialized units. The tragedy exposed critical gaps in India's emergency response mechanism.
A BTech student died after jumping from his hostel's fourth floor in Greater Noida following a reprimand for drinking. Friends allege hostel staff assaulted him, causing humiliation. Police are investigating the abetment to suicide claim, with the warden and a staffer detained. The incident triggered student protests and vandalism.
Hostel calls father after BTech student drinks with friends in Noida, he jumps to death
16 Indian sailors held in Iran get consular access, speak with kin
Citys air quality moderate after 85 days, thanks to rain
Liquor salesman from Ghaziabad held captive for 5 hours and assaulted, 1 held
90 flats up for auction in Greater Noidas sector Omicron
After spat over wedding ritual, baraat attacked in Greater Noida
Delhi Police have issued a comprehensive traffic advisory for Republic Day 2026, announcing extensive road closures and diversions in central Delhi. Commuters are urged to plan travel in advance, utilize public transport, and adhere to traffic signage to ensure the smooth conduct of the parade and public safety.
IAS Krishna Karunesh Appointed Noida Authority CEO After Techie's Death
Senior IAS officer Krishna Karunesh has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Noida Authority, replacing Lokesh M, officials said on Saturday.
B.Tech student dies after jumping from hostel building in Greater Noida
Two persons have been taken into custody in connection with the matter, and further investigation is underway, police said
Noida Authority has a new CEO, Krishna Karunesh, appointed after the tragic death of a techie in a construction pit. Yuvraj Mehta's demise in an unmarked pit, amidst dense fog, has ignited resident protests and calls for accountability. This incident highlights critical issues in urban planning and road safety, prompting a national discussion on construction zone hazards.
Krishna Karunesh takes charge as Noida Authority CEO after techie death
Senior IAS officer Krishna Karunesh is the new Chief Executive Officer of Noida Authority. He replaces Lokesh M. This appointment follows a recent controversy and protests in Sector 150. Karunesh previously served as District Magistrate of Gorakhpur. He has held significant administrative roles in Ghaziabad, Hapur, and Balrampur. The change aims to address recent issues.
Krishna Karunesh appointed Noida Authority CEO amid techie death case probe
Following the techie death and protests, Lokesh M. was removed as Noida Authority CEO and placed on the waiting list on January 19
Your safety depends on luck: How Delhi road digs are turning daily commutes into death traps
Delhi's commuters face grave danger from unsecured construction sites, with uncovered pits and broken barricades posing a constant threat. A recent fatality in Noida underscores the alarming reality of poor safety compliance. Heaps of soil, waterlogged ditches, and inadequate signage are common, turning roads into hazards, especially at night and during rain.
Open Pits, Dark Roads: NDTV Surveys Noida's Hazardous Traps After Techie Death
Across Noida's towering housing societies and localities, residents are increasingly anxious and nervous, caught in an urban planning mess where promises of modern living have given way to daily fears about safety, health and neglect.
Scolded For Being Drunk, Greater Noida Student Jumps From Hostel Building
A second-year BTech student allegedly jumped to his death from the fourth floor of his hostel in Greater Noida's Knowledge Park area early on Saturday after being reprimanded for consuming alcohol, police said.
'Scolded For Coming Drunk': BTech Student Jumps To Death From Noida Hostel
As per the officials, the hostel management reprimanded the student for his behaviour and sent a video of the incident to his father.
Man dies after being pushed out of auto in Ghaziabad, his friends arrested
Dadri lynching: Transfer plea rejected, daily hearings in fast-track court from Feb 5
Rain, tree branch fall, cable faults trigger power cuts
Dadri MLA wants Noida to have its own NDRF, SDRF units
Noida AQI poor after 11 days, relief marginal despite rainy day
Techie drowning: SIT questions Noida, SDRF officials for 8 hours
A 20-year-old BTech student, Udit Soni, died after jumping from the fourth floor of EZ Stays hostel in Greater Noida. Police reported the incident occurred after the hostel manager scolded him for returning drunk. Authorities have taken custody of the body and are investigating the circumstances.
Security sweep as 20 city schools get hoax bomb threats
UP Divas: Ghaziabad, Noida set for cultural fests
Days after Noida techies death, open drain claims 11-year-old boys life in Ghaziabad
Siblings fall into drain after scooter hits bridge wall in Ghaziabads Modinagar
Noida techie death: NBW against Lotus founder Nirmal Singh, cops say raids on to arrest him
A non-bailable warrant has been issued for Lotus Greens founder Nirmal Singh in connection with the drowning death of engineer Yuvraj Mehta. Singh is absconding, with police warning of property attachment if he doesn't surrender. He faces charges under environmental acts and BNS sections for negligence and public nuisance.
Hoax bomb threat e-mails sent to Noida schoolstrigger panic
Hoax bomb threat emails sent to private schools in Noida, security checks underway
Senior officers, personnel from various police stations, bomb disposal squads, fire services, dog squads and Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) teams were rushed to the affected schools
Bomb Threat in Noida School: Shiv Nadar School in Noida was evacuated and closed Friday following a bomb threat email, prompting a security alert ahead of Republic Day. Similar threats were received by schools in Ahmedabad, leading to heightened security citywide. Authorities are investigating the origin of the emails while assuring parents.
Bomb threat triggers evacuation in several Noida schools; police rush in
Shiv Nadar School in Noida was evacuated and closed on Friday following a bomb threat email. Police and bomb disposal teams conducted a thorough search of the premises. Authorities are actively investigating the origin of the email, with no explosives discovered thus far.
Bomb threat to schools in Noida, Ahmedabad; classes suspended, Bomb disposal team deployed
Bomb threat targets Shiv Nadar School in Noida, and several schools in Ahmedabad ahead of Republic day. The schools received via email.
Noida, Ahmedabad Schools Receive Bomb Threat Ahead Of Republic Day, Authorities On Alert
Several Ahmedabad schools and Shiv Nadar School in Noida received bomb threat emails ahead of Republic Day, prompting evacuations and heightened security measures.
A special investigation team is probing the drowning death of a software engineer in Noida, questioning the Noida Authority about its response to a previous incident at the same waterlogged site and the lack of safety measures. The SIT is also examining the Sports City project's development and compliance with safety norms.
Ghaziabad businessman attacked with sticks, robbed of Rs 2.5L, 6 of gang arrested, 3 on run
Amid outcry over techies death, dangers galore in public places in Ghaziabad
Shiv Nadar School in Noida was evacuated and closed following a bomb threat via email, with similar threats also received by schools in western Ahmedabad. Bomb disposal squads and police conducted searches, suspending classes as a precaution. Authorities are investigating the email's origin, and no explosives have been found.

