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
Allahabad HC notice to Greater Noida authority over Abadi land
The court order came while hearing a plea from a group of petitioners seeking the allotment of 6% abadi plots under the authority’s policy
Updated on Dec 09, 2024 05:46 AM IST
Noida: Realtors asked to execute registry to homebuyers by Dec 31
In case the realtors fail to comply, the Greater Noida Authority will not offer them the applicable waivers on interest imposed on financial dues
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 06:28 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Greater Noida
Noida cancels allotment of prime group housing plot in Sector 143
The move came after the realty firm, Docile Buildtech Private Limited, a subsidiary of Logix Group, failed to clear land cost dues of ₹130 crore
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 05:10 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
Noida authority files two complaints against farmers accusing them of violence
The first complaint against a farmer running an illegal restaurant in Sector 45, for allegedly attacking a team of Noida authority officials who went to seal the illegal facility. Noida officials said the second complaint was filed after a group of farmers allegedly misbehaved with senior officials at the authority’s office in Sector 6
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 05:06 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
Greater Noida: UP govt forms new committee to look into farmer demands
UP government's new committee to look into farmer demands is headed by principal secretary Anil Sagar
Updated on Dec 05, 2024 05:50 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
Greater Noida authority to build 5 sewage treatment plants
In principle, the CEO okayed the estimate of ₹40 crore for 12 MLD STP project (for Sector IT City) on Monday after the IIT Delhi gave a go ahead for the detailed project report
Updated on Dec 04, 2024 05:18 AM IST
IIT-Roorkee reduces budget of two underpasses by ₹22 crore
The underpass at 16.9km chainage (horizontal distance as measured along a combination of curves and straight lines between two points) in sector 146 is planned to have a length of 800m
Updated on Dec 03, 2024 06:28 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
Avoid buying farmhouses, plots on Yamuna flood plain: Noida authority
The move followed complaints to the authority that illegal farmhouses and plots are being sold in the city’s notified areas meant for planned development
Updated on Dec 03, 2024 06:10 AM IST
Noida: Puzzle parking to be built in Sector 124
The puzzle parking has been found to be an option to address the parking shortage issue as it can accommodate more cars and the authority can build it at small spaces
Updated on Dec 02, 2024 07:22 AM IST
UP govt approves ₹8,500 cr for two semiconductor projects
The projects proposed by Tarq Semiconductors Pvt Ltd and Vama Sundari Investments (Delhi) Pvt Ltd are expected to attract a combined investment of ₹32,146 crore
Updated on Dec 02, 2024 07:12 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Greater Noida
Greater Noida authority earmarks ₹100 crore for theme parks, arterial roads
The redevelopment project aims to elevate the quality of public spaces in Greater Noida, offering diverse and engaging outdoor experiences for residents
Updated on Nov 30, 2024 05:58 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Greater Noida
Noida authority junior engineer sacked, managers suspended over corruption charges
The action came a week after the CEO, during a site inspection, came across the inflated estimates, excessive fund releases and lapses in project execution on the ground
Updated on Nov 29, 2024 05:12 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
Noida authority nod for Safe City project to install CCTV cameras across city
Now that the DPR has been approved, the authority will send the project to the IIT-Delhi for the finalisation of the budget
Updated on Nov 29, 2024 05:10 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
Noida authority plans industrial sectors, eyes 25ha land
While Noida authority already has some of the land in its possession, the remaining will be bought from farmers, officials said
Published on Nov 28, 2024 06:28 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
Greater Noida to get new e-waste management plant
As part of its revenue model, Greater Noida authority plans to partially cover operational costs through the sale of recycled materials
Published on Nov 28, 2024 06:19 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Greater Noida
Noida authority seeks EOW probe against reality project
The move comes after the authority realised that the realtor Logix Group has allegedly misused funds collected from the homebuyers
Updated on Nov 27, 2024 08:04 AM IST
Yeida finalises blueprint of development for New Agra
Yeida had prepared the draft master plan along with a consultant that conducted surveys of the socio-economic and structural framework of the region
Updated on Nov 26, 2024 07:14 AM IST
Noida spent only ₹3.4 cr on curbing air pollution, finds RTI
The revelation came following an RTI application seeking details about the penalty fund spent on taking steps to reduce the air pollution in the city
Updated on Nov 26, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Noida seeks agency for best use of terminal building in Sector 82
The authority built the terminal without consulting transporters, resulting in the terminal lying unused since 2021 due to lack of need
Updated on Nov 22, 2024 05:20 AM IST
Noida moves SC over ₹193cr dues for Lotus 300 project
In a September 27 order, the Supreme Court directed the Noida Authority to issue registry permissions to protect homebuyers’ interests
Updated on Nov 22, 2024 05:18 AM IST
Noida authority issues EOI to finalise operator for e-bus service
Once proposals are submitted, the successful bidder is expected to be finalised within two months, provided the process adheres to schedule
Published on Nov 21, 2024 09:16 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
Noida begins land survey in Bulandshahr
The Noida authority has decided to use the 2013 land Act provisions to begin land acquisition if the farmers refuse to sell the land directly, said officials
Updated on Nov 20, 2024 05:56 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
Noida authority plans to set up plant to recycle waste into ‘green charcoal’
Lokesh M, CEO of Noida authority, said that they are in the early stages of evaluating presentations from various agencies for the green charcoal project
Updated on Nov 18, 2024 06:34 AM IST
Noida authority releases its share of Jewar airport funds
The ₹486 crore released by Noida authority will be allocated toward rehabilitating farmers displaced during the second phase of land acquisition for the airport
Updated on Nov 18, 2024 06:38 AM IST
Greater Noida to hire agency to address waterlogging woes using censors and AI
In view of the perennial waterlogging complaints, the authority carried out a survey and identified at least 21 spots, where waterlogging is a grave issue for residents, and also regular commuters
Updated on Nov 16, 2024 05:42 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Greater Noida
Noida Metro changes commercial space allotment policy to raise more funds
NMRC will be subleasing kiosk space on a “first come, first served” basis unlike the earlier system of allotting kiosks through the tendering process
Updated on Nov 14, 2024 06:12 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
Greater Noida issues recovery notices against three realtors; one pays dues
The authority last week issued recovery certificates against Elegant Ville Infracon having a project in Techzone-IV, Antriksh Valley with a project in Sector 1, and MSX Alpha Homes in Sector Alpha I
Updated on Nov 13, 2024 07:14 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Greater Noida
Noida to spend ₹30L to catch monkeys, invites tender
The move came after multiple complaints were received from residential and other areas about monkey menace
Updated on Nov 13, 2024 07:10 AM IST
Greater Noida authority to use new tech to clean city drains
The ambitious project has a target to transform contaminated drains into cleaner waterways while supporting aquatic ecosystems
Updated on Nov 11, 2024 06:20 AM IST
NCR real estate news: Greater Noida issues tender for work on Master Plan 2041
A consultant will be hired and a detailed project report will be developed focusing on water, sewage and storm water drainage systems for the next 15-20 years
Updated on Nov 11, 2024 06:10 AM IST