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.
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.
Celebratory firing: Man gets jail till rising of court for giving gun to son
For now, March 31 age cutoff for nursery admissions in Noida
Sewage pipe broke a month ago in Noidas Sector 55, roads here still filled with muck
NGT cites TOI report on lapses, seeks response from UP government and pollution board
Noida Techie Death: Witness Alleges Police Pressure, Says Forced To Record Scripted Video
Eyewitness alleged that he was told the case would fade from the media in wo to three days, while being reminded that he lived in the same area.
AQI still very poor but CAQM revokes GRAP-III in NCR
Karnataka-based company to set up 30-acre food park near Noida airport
Gzb couple loses Rs 56 lakh in online gambling racket
Karnataka-based Innova Food Park to set up 30-acre agriculture export hub near Noida airport
Karnataka's Innova Food Park is establishing a 30-acre agri-export hub in Yamuna City, near the Noida International Airport. This integrated facility will process, grade, and package produce for domestic and international markets, boosting western UP's agri-processing and export capabilities. Backed by the World Bank and UP government, the project offers significant state incentives.
Uttar Pradesh rainfall: A western disturbance has triggered rainfall and thunderstorms in Uttar Pradesh and there has been a sudden drop in temperatures. Noida, Ghaziabad are likely to see light spell of rain today. Eastern and western Uttar Pradesh are likely to see rainfall today, the IMD said in its latest weather bulletin.
Two directors of Lotus Green, Ravi Bansal and Sachin Karnwal, were arrested in connection with the death of a software engineer in a waterlogged trench. They are accused of negligence at a stalled Sports City project site. This brings the total arrests to three, with another director, Abhay Kumar, already in custody. Investigations revealed significant safety lapses.
Delhi Weather Forecast: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms in Delhi today. Noida and Gurugram will also see one or two spells of rain and thunderstorms today. The temperatures in Delhi are likely to plunge, the IMD official said. Delhi will also see very light to light rain towards the afternoon or evening on Friday, according to IMD.
Two men who fatally assaulted their friend held in Greater Noida
Two more builders arrested in Noida techie death case
Yuvraj Mehta Tragedy Exposes Widespread Open Drains In 'Smart City' Noida
The drowning death of 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehta in a fog-shrouded, water-filled pit in Sector 150 continues to fuel public outrage, with residents calling it as a case of institutional systematic murder rooted in chronic neglect.
CBI lens on Wiztown aftertechies death in Noida
Video Shows Noida Techies Final SOS From Water-Filled Pit, Failed Rescue Attempt
The footage shows Yuvraj Mehta sitting atop his partially submerged car inside a storm-water drain.
Basant Panchami 2026: Are Delhi, Noida schools closed on January 23 for Saraswati Puja? Know here
However, schools in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Uttarakhand will remain open, with school administration holding special morning prayers and cultural programs on the occasion..
Noida techie death: Two more builders arrested
The police also lodged a separate FIR in connection with the case and booked five named officials of the two real estate firms, charging them with violating environmental and pollution norms
Yuvraj Mehtas Death Reveals the Cost of Noidas Negligence
The waterlogged pit where Yuvraj Mehta drowned was not an isolated hazard. The city failed to prevent his death.
'Lapses By Authorities Led To Death': NGT Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Of Noida Techie's Death
NGT took suo motu action after Yuvraj Mehta drowned in a waterlogged trench, issuing notices to Noida Authority and others over lapses in storm water management.
Noida techie death: 2 more builders arrested
Noida police have arrested two more builders. This is in connection with the death of a software engineer. The engineer drowned after his car fell into a waterlogged trench. The incident occurred in Sector 150. The FIR was lodged following a complaint by the techie's father. Police had earlier arrested another director in the case.
Noida techie death case: Police arrest 2 more builders
Two more builders were arrested in Noida following the tragic death of software engineer Yuvraj Mehta, whose car fell into an unbarricaded, water-filled construction pit. A harrowing video shows Mehta desperately signaling for help with his phone's torch for nearly 90 minutes as a crowd watched helplessly.
The Real Question Is...: Akhilesh Yadav On Noida Engineer's 'Party' Video
Amid the online chatter over a purported video of Noida techie Yuvraj Mehta hours before he drowned in a ditch, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has said the question is not whether he was returning from a party, but why he could not be saved
Second FIR filed against builders in Noida techie death case
The FIR has been lodged even as a Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday continued its probe into the matter on the third day
Noida: Heart-wrenching fresh video shows rescuers nearly reaching techie, but failing to save him
A chilling video captures software engineer Yuvraj Mehta's final moments, trapped in a deep, unbarricaded excavation pit after his car plunged in. For nearly 90 minutes, his phone's torch and cries for help pierced the dense fog, but rescue efforts were tragically hampered by the depth and conditions, ultimately failing to reach him in time.
Outrage after Indian man drowns in open pit after begging for help for hours
Yuvraj Mehta drowned after his car fell into an unmarked construction pit in Noida last week.
FIR Filed Against 5 Builders After Noida Techie's Death In Waterlogged Pit
Another FIR has been lodged against five builder for alleged violations of environmental and pollution laws in connection with a large waterlogged pit in Sector 150, which led to the death of a software engineer
Noida techie death: Fresh FIR against builders for flouting environment pollution laws
The FIR has been lodged even as a Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday (January 22, 2026) continued its probe into the matter on the third day
Mutilated body with three bullet wounds found along DME
16% commission: Noida Authority says mum on video, engineer says its fake
Ghaziabad sees two blazes in 24 hours, no casualties
Fireman found dead in Greater Noida barracks
MRI didnt catch it: 29-year-old with rare brain infection survives after critical care in Noida
Telangana co to draft master plan for Hathras Urban City
NGT gives UPPCB 2 months to share data on violations by hotels and restaurants in Ghaziabad
AQI very poor for second day on trot in Noida, rain likely tomorrow
Women voters come down by 30% in Ghaziabad draft rolls
Noida Sector 150 plot owner named in second FIR
Noida techie died in one, but several construction site pits are death traps in city
UP Weather Update: Uttar Pradesh is likely to see a sudden change in weather as many districts, especially in the western UP, are likely to see rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning from January 22 to January 24. Noida is likely to see light rain on Thursday and Friday, the IMD said. A fresh Western Disturbance may trigger more rain from January 26.
Driver held after canter rams Jaguar in Noida, kills student
RTO to GMC, crack down on touts in govt offices: DM
Dhaba owner thrashed, dragged 1km on bonnet in Noida
Starting from Siddharth Vihar in Ghaziabad, this corridor will reach Noida International Airport, with a total length of 72.44 kilometers.
Greater Noida tragedy rings alarm over open manholes
Patna faces a grave threat from unsecured manholes, with thousands of complaints lodged annually. Heavy traffic shortens cover lifespan, and a lengthy manufacturing process delays replacements. Theft of steel-laden covers is rampant, forcing residents to improvise warnings. Despite safety measures, a recent car sinking incident underscores the persistent dangers.
Techie death case: SIT questions Noida Authority officials; builder sent to judicial custody
A builder faces judicial custody following the death of a software engineer in Greater Noida. A Special Investigation Team is investigating the Noida Authority for alleged negligence. The engineer's car fell into a water-filled pit near a construction site.
A developer warned Noida Authority about a dangerous water-filled pit in Sector 150. Software engineer Yuvraj Mehta drowned there after his car plunged in. Despite prior alerts from the developer, irrigation department, and locals, the site remained unsecured. Authorities have now installed barricades and taken administrative action. The incident underscores a critical failure in ensuring public safety.
Noida Drowning Death: What Are Your Legal Rights When A Car Falls To An Open Pit? Explained
If the investigation establishes that safety norms were ignored or that the hazard existed for a prolonged period, criminal liability can follow
A 10-year-old girl from West Bengal fights for life in a Greater Noida hospital. Police allege a CRPF constable and his wife brutally beat and starved her. Doctors found severe injuries and malnutrition. The couple has been arrested. The constable is suspended pending investigation. The child welfare committee is overseeing her care.
Noida techie death: what we know so far
The uncovered pit, fed by rainwater and drains and lying just off a well-developed road with no barricades and an almost 90-degree turn, had become a serious hazard long before the crash that claimed Yuvraj Mehtas life.
Water-Filled Pit Left Unsecured For Over Three Years Before Noida Techies Death: Report
A review of Google Earth images from April 2009 to March 2025, as seen by PTI, shows the land was under agriculture until at least 2015
Owner installs cameras in bnb rooms in Ghaziabad, faces FIR
Two get 10-yr RI for murder attempt in 12
Traffic curbs on vehicles headed to Delhi ahead of R-Day
Father, son among 7 to get life term for shooting teen
Part of Sports City, realtors planned entertainment complex on Noida plot
6 NMRC metro stations to offer space for kiosks
Admissions under RTE set to start from Feb 2 in Noida
Noida techie death opens can of worms: Water-filled pit visible in satellite images since 2021
A software engineer's tragic drowning in an unsecured, water-filled excavation pit in Noida highlights a dangerous oversight. Satellite images reveal the pit, a hazard for years, filled with stagnant water since late 2021. Despite prior incidents, the site remained unbarricaded, leading to the fatal accident and subsequent developer arrest.
Viral stunt in Noida: Mans year-old stunt clip with kid on sports car roof leads to arrest
A 25-year-old man was arrested in Greater Noida West for performing a dangerous stunt with a child on the roof of a sports car. The video, likely a year old, resurfaced on social media, prompting police action. The man was apprehended and warned against future reckless behavior.
At turns, corners & roadsides in Noida, open threats lurk
100m from police stn, thieves escape with 2.5L from Gzb shop
Speeding Jaguar crashes into truck on Noida flyover; 19-year-old dies, 3 college students injured
A 19-year-old student died and three friends were injured when their speeding Jaguar crashed into a truck while attempting to overtake on the Bhangel elevated road. The group was returning from a library when the accident occurred early Tuesday. Police are searching for the truck driver and investigating the cause.
Noida techie death: Developer arrested, official sacked, CM orders probe
The 27-year-old engineer was killed after his car fell into a waterlogged pit of an under-construction commercial complex in Greater Noidas Sector 150
In a shocking turn of events, the director of Wiztown Planners is now in custody following the tragic death of a software engineer in a flooded trench on company property. Authorities have swiftly established an investigation team to delve into the circumstances surrounding this incident, leading to the removal of the CEO of the Noida Authority.
Panama firm in SC over duty-free outlets in Noida International Airport
Swim or sink: From NDRF to crack team of divers, inside Delhis aquatic rescue system
A recent drowning incident in Noida has highlighted Delhi's urban emergency preparedness for aquatic rescues. The capital's multi-tiered system, from specialized NDRF units to local divers, faces daily challenges. A 15-member boat club team, operating with basic gear, handles a significant number of drowning incidents across the city.
CEO of real estate firm arrested amid outrage over Noida techies drowning
SIT team to submit report within five days; eyewitnesses claim that despite repeated pleas, police and rescue teamsarrived late and failed to act; culture of greed and disrespect towards other living beings being propagated in India: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday reacted strongly to the death of a Noida-based techie, calling it a grim reflection of a growing culture of greed and disregard for human life in India. He linked environmental degradation, failing infrastructure and social apathy to the tragedy.
'No Accountability': Rahul Gandhi Blames Techie's Death On Culture Of Greed
Days after the death of a software engineer in Noida, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday flagged the lack of accountability and said the incident was a direct consequence of the culture of greed and disrespect to other living beings.
WEF 2026: UP Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna hails MoU with AM Group to build AI hub in Greater Noida
Detailing the significance of the deal on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum 2026, UP minister Khanna said that the state aims to achieve six GW of energy capacity by 2030. AM Green will invest Rs 2.7 lakh crore to establish the data centre.
Supreme Court to Close Most Hate Speech Petitions, Cites Substantial Compliance by States
However, the top court posted one matter related to a 2021 alleged hate crime committed against a Muslim cleric in Noida for hearing in February to ascertain the progress of the trial in the case.
`TINA- There Is No Accountability`: Rahul Gandhi on UP techie`s death
Yuvraj Mehta (27), who worked in Gurugram, was returning to his home in Noida Sector 150 when his car fell into a deep, water-filled pit near an under-construction site on the night of January 16. He died after frantically pleading for help for around two hours
Teen killed, three injured as luxury car crashes on Noida elevated road
The incident occurred in Sector 49 police station area when the four friends were travelling in a Jaguar
Man Drives Luxury Car With Child On Roof In Greater Noida, Arrested
A video of a man driving a luxury car with a child on its roof in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida has surfaced on social media.
VIDEO: Noida techie's car pulled out 3 days after he drowned in water-filled ditch
Visuals from the site on Tuesday showed that the bonnet of the car was open and crumpled. This could be the result of the car hitting the boundary wall of a drain, which separates the road from the pit. The sunroof of the SUV was also open and the windshield shattered.
Noida Techie's Car Pulled Out Of Ditch 4 Days After His Death, Family Seeks Meeting With CM Yogi
Yuvraj Mehta's death in Greater Noida sparks calls for accountability. Noida Authority CEO removed, builder arrested, SIT probing negligence, Kiran Bedi demands strict punishment.
After Noida Techie's Death, Delhi To Map High-Risk Zones On Google Maps
Following the fatal Noida incident, a Delhi Police chief has directed district-level officers to work with government agencies to identify and secure accident-prone and high-risk locations across the national capital.
Noida Techie's Car Pulled Out 3 Days After It Fell In Pit, May Offer Vital Clues
Noida Techie's Car Pulled Out 3 Days After It Fell In Pit, May Offer Vital Clues
According to the police, the driver has been identified as Ankit Pal, a resident of 12th Avenue, Gaur City-2 area. Police have arrested Pal and seized the vehicle involved in the stunt. Authorities said the act was a serious criminal offence that endangered the life of a minor.
