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 to launch crackdown against illegal construction on Noida airport land
Yeida and district officials will crack down on illegal constructions near Noida International Airport, issuing warnings and demolition orders to violators.
Published on Mar 21, 2025 05:50 AM IST
Yeida decides to allot 100 acres land for ESIC medical college
Yeida will allot 100 acres for an ESIC medical college and hospital near Noida Airport, enhancing healthcare for 5.65 million insured in NCR.
Published on Mar 21, 2025 05:48 AM IST
Noida resumes construction of 5.6km Chilla elevated road
Noida authority has begun construction on a 5.6km elevated road to ease traffic congestion, with completion expected in three years at ₹893 crore.
Published on Mar 21, 2025 05:36 AM IST
Build on plot, else lose allotments, Noida warns allottees
The Noida authority has directed its staff to cancel the allotment of plots where the allottees have failed to comply with the terms and have left the plots vacant, potentially allowing misuse by miscreants
Published on Mar 20, 2025 05:20 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
Noida authority to strictly enforce rainwater harvesting, EV infra norms
Buildings without rainwater harvesting systems will not receive the necessary approvals or occupancy certificates. However, the authority has realised that many property owners cease to maintain these systems after receiving the required approvals, undermining conservation efforts
Published on Mar 20, 2025 05:16 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
Govt fines Noida airport operator ₹10 lakh a day over delays
With the airport set to miss a revised deadline of April, CM Adityanath enforced the penalty — which will come into effect as of January 1 this year — under the concession agreement
Published on Mar 19, 2025 07:34 AM IST
Noida: World Tower One buyers demand refund from project’s promoters
The buyers alleged that these promoters made fake documents related to occupancy certificates issued by the Noida authority to cheat buyers
Published on Mar 18, 2025 07:34 AM IST
BJP appoints city, district chiefs in Uttar Pradesh
In Ghaziabad, Mayank Goel was declared president of the city unit, and Chainpal Singh Basoya as the district president
Published on Mar 17, 2025 08:00 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida/ghaziabad
Gautam Budh Nagar: Likely circle rate hike to hit homebuyers’ interest
Uttar Pradesh stamp and registration department is contemplating a hike in all segments particularly residential and agricultural land in the district, said officials
Published on Mar 17, 2025 07:46 AM IST
Noida, Gr Noida authorities ensure 24-hr water supply on Holi
The Noida authority has also commissioned five new Ranney wells and 37 cusecs of Ganga water to boost supply.
Published on Mar 13, 2025 06:08 AM IST
2,700 CCTV cameras to boost safety, traffic management in Greater Noida
The authority intends to improve urban security, streamline traffic management, and ensure faster emergency response through an advanced ICCC
Published on Mar 12, 2025 06:28 AM IST
UP transport depart to hire pvt firm to boost bus service
The directorate has issued a request for proposal (RFP) -- a procedure to invite proposals before finalising an agency based on their technical and financial credentials
Published on Mar 11, 2025 06:38 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh emerging as key manufacturing hub: Chief secy
The chief secretary was speaking during the foundation stone laying event of an air conditioner plant and inauguration of an injection molding unit of Haier India in Greater Noida
Published on Mar 10, 2025 05:58 AM IST
SC stays coercive action against Lotus Greens over Noida Sports City Project
The Allahabad high court had last month ordered a CBI probe into an alleged nexus between builders and Noida authority officials
Published on Mar 10, 2025 05:38 AM IST
Noida has become a city of opportunities for youth: Yogi Adityanath
Yogi said as he laid foundation stone for a number of projects in Gautam Budh Nagar, including that for Microsoft’s new research and development facility in Noida
Published on Mar 09, 2025 05:56 AM IST
Yeida relocates site of semiconductor facility in Noida
Yeida shifts Vama Sundari's semiconductor facility from Noida Sector 10 to Sector 28 for better infrastructure, with a ₹3,706 crore investment expected.
Published on Mar 09, 2025 05:26 AM IST
All farmers to get hiked 64.7% land compensation: Yeida
The decision is likely to benefit hundreds of farmers, whose land was acquired before 2017 in districts including Aligarh, Mathura, Hathras and Agra
Published on Mar 08, 2025 06:48 AM IST
Maiden flight from Noida airport to be delayed, new date to be picked on March 10
Noida International Airport's commercial flight launch may be delayed to after April 30, with a new date set for March 10 review by CM Yogi Adityanath.
Published on Mar 07, 2025 05:20 AM IST
Yogi to lay foundation stone of Microsoft campus in Noida Sector 145 on March 8
Adityanath is expected to inaugurate IT firm MAQ’s building in Sector 132, and IT firm Sify’s campus in Sector 132
Published on Mar 07, 2025 05:12 AM IST
Noida authority forms committee to deal with Sports City cases
The high court orders pertain to Sports City projects in sectors 78, 79, and 101, and two Sports City projects in Sector 150
Published on Mar 06, 2025 05:44 AM IST
UP government forms committee for fruit processing unit near Noida Airport
The hub is meant to facilitate the export of tinned fruits and juices, particularly benefiting farmers from Jewar and surrounding districts
Published on Mar 05, 2025 05:36 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Greater Noida
Yeida gives relief to 8k property buyers with instalment option
The allottees will have until March 31 to apply, after which they will have to pay the first instalment of 25% within two months
Published on Mar 04, 2025 07:42 AM IST
Yeida likely to approve key proposals in board meeting
Once a proposal is approved by the board, the authority seeks the state government’s final approval on the same, and then takes measures to implement it
Published on Mar 03, 2025 06:36 AM IST
U.P. govt approves ₹23 Cr for state guest house land in Noida
The guest house in Noida is expected to include suites, living rooms, conference halls, parking, servant quarters, and green spaces
Published on Mar 03, 2025 06:30 AM IST
UP govt releases ₹197cr for cargo road at Noida airport
Yeida, and NHAI had signed the agreement to build these two roads near the airport to boost connectivity in future when the traffic volume would increase
Published on Mar 01, 2025 05:34 AM IST
YEIDA hands over possession of 230 acres for phase one of Film City project
Yeida has handed over the possession 230 acres land to filmmaker Boney Kapoor-led Bayview Bhutani Film City Private Limited for developing the Film City project
Published on Feb 28, 2025 06:54 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Greater Noida
Noida Sports City: HC slams civic body, developers; delays likely
An audit by the CAG audit exposed major financial irregularities in the Sports City allotments, leading to a ₹9,000 crore loss to Noida authority and the state government
Published on Feb 26, 2025 06:38 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
NMRC to rope in agency for geotechnical survey of Garden-Sec 142 stretch
The study will help engineers evaluate soil, rock, and groundwater conditions to ensure the safe and efficient construction of the elevated corridor
Published on Feb 26, 2025 06:26 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
HC asks Noida Authority for registry in Sports City housing project
Many apartment owners in Noida and other realtors have also filed separate petitions before the high court in the matter, seeking remedies
Published on Feb 25, 2025 06:34 AM IST
Ex army personnel to help curb illegal construction in Greater Noida
Senior officials have decided to deploy these personnel in different areas including work circle 1, 2 and 3, where the illegal construction or encroachment is rampant
Published on Feb 24, 2025 06:20 AM IST