Vinod Rajput writes on environment, infrastructure, real estate and government policies in Noida and Greater Noida. He has reported on environment and infrastructure in Delhi, Gurgaon and Panchkula in the past.
Articles by Vinod Rajput
Yeida asks firm not to build film city without layout nod
Yeida has stressed that construction must begin with the two core components of the film city project that includes film studios and the film training academy
Published on May 06, 2025 06:38 AM IST
Noida to have plot scheme for electronic parts manufacturing
The authority will take up a proposal about the plan in its board meeting before launching the plot scheme, a first of its kind in Noida
Published on May 06, 2025 06:32 AM IST
Noida to spend ₹8 crore to boost safety on expressway
The project that will include signages, solar-powered road markers, fresh road markings using thermoplastic paint, speed limit signs, rumble strips, and exit point markers, among others
Published on May 05, 2025 07:22 AM IST
Noida to build 20km master sewer line over civic woes
The sewer line will be built along both sides of the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway beginning from Advant Mall sector 137/168 towards sector 145/150
Published on May 05, 2025 06:42 AM IST
Yeida injects funds to finish 12 JAL projects
Yeida will also develop a dedicated portal as a database for homebuyers to help them interact with officials
Published on May 03, 2025 05:46 AM IST
Rain brings respite, but power cuts trouble Noida, Greater Noida residents
A fierce storm in Noida and Greater Noida caused power cuts, traffic jams, and infrastructure damage, highlighting the need for better disaster management.
Published on May 03, 2025 05:44 AM IST
Tata Projects told to finish airport work by June 30: NIAL CEO
NIAL has got the tender security money, if the work gets delayed then it will deduct the penalty amount of ₹10 lakh per day if the work completion timelines are defaulted, said officials
Published on May 02, 2025 06:42 AM IST
UP chief secy seeks catch-up plan to finish Noida airport
The Noida airport has already missed two deadlines—September 29, 2024, and the revised target of April 25, 2025
Published on May 01, 2025 05:02 AM IST
Supreme Court orders CBI probe into builder-bank nexus in Noida
The homebuyers expressed hope this will lead to justice and a time-bound solution to their years-long ordeal
Published on Apr 30, 2025 10:13 PM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
Noida to rope in consultants to develop Deer Park, night safari
NOIDA plans to develop a Deer Park and Sunset Safari in Sector 91, featuring 132 deer species, using spectrum lighting for visitors, costing ₹40 crore.
Published on Apr 30, 2025 09:26 AM IST
Yeida cancels 16 industrial plot allotments over irregularities in Sec 29, 33
The probe revealed that multiple members from the same families secured more than one plot by creating separate companies, violating scheme guidelines
Published on Apr 29, 2025 09:58 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Greater Noida
Greater Noida: Yeida allots plots to Mother Dairy in Sect 18, 20
Yeida has allotted 21 plots to Mother Dairy for milk booths in Greater Noida to enhance dairy access, with plans for 27 more plots soon.
Published on Apr 29, 2025 09:42 AM IST
UP chief secy hands over registries in Greater Noida society
The registry transferred in this project got delayed as UP state industrial development corporation refused to issue occupancy certificate, said officials
Published on Apr 28, 2025 07:08 AM IST
Noida: Farmers to get residential plots after a decade’s wait
To be sure, the step relates to allotting 5% residential plots to 2,200 farmers, whose land was acquired for the development of Noida city in the past
Published on Apr 28, 2025 07:06 AM IST
Activists cry foul over water diversion from Dhanauri wetland for airport
The GB Nagar forest department, however, has stepped in to mitigate the situation. It has created an artificial pond within the wetland to ensure the birds do not face a water scarcity
Published on Apr 28, 2025 07:02 AM IST
Yeida to expedite work for 200 acres EMC after Centre’s nod
Yeida has received an approval letter from the MeitY, giving its go ahead for the EMC project after completion of all formalities necessary for the approvals
Published on Apr 26, 2025 06:32 AM IST
Suraksha Group to infuse ₹5,500 cr in 3 years to deliver Jaypee projects in Noida
The buyers are also planning a protest against the company if they will not resume the work at the site alleging the work has not started at the site
Published on Apr 25, 2025 05:48 AM IST
Max Estates takes over stalled Delhi One project in Noida Sector 16
Max Estates has taken over the stalled Delhi One project in Noida, restarting construction after 7 years, promising luxury apartments and offices.
Published on Apr 25, 2025 05:10 AM IST
Yeida to acquire 13,300 acres for development near Noida airport
To ensure farmers’ support for the project, Yeida has focused on improving civic amenities in the villages.
Published on Apr 24, 2025 10:32 AM IST
Untreated waste of societies, garbage mounds invite action in Noida
The authority has written to the government body - Chit and Funds Society in Meerut, against the AOAs dumping untreated sewer into the city’s storm water drains violating NGT orders
Published on Apr 23, 2025 06:50 AM IST
Greater Noida to set up bio-CNG plant at Astoli
Greater Noida will build a bio-CNG plant in Astoli village to process 300 tonnes of waste daily, converting it into eco-friendly fuel.
Published on Apr 22, 2025 07:52 AM IST
Yeida launches residential plot scheme, more on cards
Under the scheme, Yeida has offered 276 plots of 200 square metres (sqms), and the allotment will be through lucky draw
Published on Apr 22, 2025 07:34 AM IST
Noida installs mist sprayers on DSC road to fight air pollution
The system runs daily from 8 am to 11am and 6pm to 9pm, spraying RO-treated water at 10-minute intervals
Published on Apr 21, 2025 06:44 AM IST
Plans to relocate ARTO office to Jewar spark public outcry
Like residents, transport department officials are also not in favour to shift the temporary office from Sector 33, Noida, to Jewar
Published on Apr 21, 2025 06:20 AM IST
Noida admin to install solar panels at 6 sewage treatment plants
The authority has given in-principle approval to the project and is in the process of preparing a detailed project report (DPR) to estimate the cost
Published on Apr 19, 2025 07:28 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
Noida clears stalled elevated road project
The project—first conceived in 2012 and with its foundation stone laid by then chief minister Akhilesh Yadav in 2015—had been lying in limbo
Published on Apr 19, 2025 07:14 AM IST
Noida freed 950,000 square metres land from encroachment in FY 2024-25
Noida authority reclaimed 950,000 sq m of encroached land worth ₹970 crore in 2024-25, enhancing development and addressing farmers' issues.
Published on Apr 18, 2025 06:56 AM IST
Yeida to expand scope of Medical Device Park
Yeida said that 40 new companies have registered to invest in the park, which will manufacture equipment for treatment of serious diseases
Published on Apr 18, 2025 06:38 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Greater Noida
French aerospace firm seeks to build facility near Noida airport
Yeida said that the firm also wants to open a skill development centre in UP in collaboration with the ministries of skill development and defence
Published on Apr 16, 2025 08:18 AM IST
Yeida to build animal rescue and rehabilitation centre near Noida airport
Yeida has issued a global tender for an animal rescue centre near Noida airport, with ₹3.42 crore funding to protect local biodiversity affected by development.
Published on Apr 15, 2025 06:40 AM IST