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
Noida to rope in NGO to help city better its rank in Swachh survey
Noida was judged the 14th cleanest city in the country in Swachh Survekshan 2023, the annual cleanliness survey conducted by the Union ministry of housing and urban affairs (MoHUA), in coordination with the Quality Council of India, under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U)
Updated on Oct 17, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
UP govt plans e-bus service in Noida, Greater Noida and Yeida areas
The urban development department has asked the three bodies to deliberate and finalise multiple details, including the funding pattern, routes, number of buses needed and the operator, among others
Updated on Oct 17, 2024 06:32 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
Noida international airport completes calibration of landing systems
The completion of this process proves that the runway along with requisite equipment are ready for the operations
Updated on Oct 16, 2024 05:28 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Greater Noida
Noida to develop key city road into model route
The groundwork for the project is in place, with the road widening, construction of foot-over bridges, and traffic management solutions to end congestion on the Sector 62 to Mamura stretch
Published on Oct 14, 2024 11:26 AM IST
Noida authority fails to build stretches for sector road along Noida e-way
Noida's authority struggles to complete a key 1 km sector road due to land disputes with farmers, causing commuter delays and traffic issues.
Updated on Oct 14, 2024 11:16 AM IST
Yeida bans transfer of plots before operations start at sites
The move comes after Yeida chief executive officer Arun Vir Singh got complaints that such plots transfers were happening
Updated on Oct 12, 2024 06:02 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Greater Noida
187,000 applicants vie for 361 plots in Yeida scheme, lucky draw today
A committee of three retired high court judges will monitor the allotment lucky draw process to ensure transparency and accountability, said Yeida officials
Updated on Oct 10, 2024 07:46 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Greater Noida
Noida to spend ₹38 cr under NCAP to fight air pollution
We have already purchased five anti-smog guns and are in the process to buy 10 more such anti-smog guns, the authority will also issue tenders to buy 12 hybrid smog guns, said the CEO
Updated on Oct 08, 2024 06:48 AM IST
Noida to fast-track ongoing projects to refurbish city
The CEO has directed the horticulture, civil, land and water works departments to work in tandem so that the ongoing projects are completed within the fixed timelines
Updated on Oct 08, 2024 06:42 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
Integrated development needed in Noida, Greater Noida, Yeida areas: Minister
The direction came during a review meeting about the Masterplan-2041 held at PICUP building, Lucknow, of the three authorities
Updated on Oct 07, 2024 07:08 AM IST
Noida completes work on 80 MLD tertiary treatment plant
CEO Lokesh M on Thursday officially threw the plant open, built in the already existing sewage treatment plant located on the bank of Hindon River in the city’s Sector 123
Updated on Oct 05, 2024 06:10 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
Noida to develop two city ponds as tourist attractions
The authority has earmarked ₹13 crore budget for developing the pond in Sorkha village in Sector 115 and also the pond in Sultanpur village in Sector 128, along the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 06:10 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
Maiden flight from Noida international airport set to take off on April 17, 2025
The schedule was finalised by NIAL in consultation with concessionaire Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL) in a meeting held on Tuesday.
Updated on Oct 02, 2024 10:16 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
Yeida to develop 30-acre parking, elevated bridge in Vrindavan
The decision came after the UP Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad, a government body for the development of the Braj region, urged Yeida to develop an open parking lot for visitors
Updated on Oct 01, 2024 05:36 AM IST
Noida requests state govt to help recover land cost dues
There are multiple cases in which the plot allottees have got relief from principal secretary of the industries department who ”overturned” the decisions taken by the Noida authority
Updated on Oct 01, 2024 05:26 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
Supertech to object against NBCC’s takeover plan for 11 stalled projects
Supertech argues that with the help of interim funding or co-developers, they would be able to expedite the construction process
Updated on Sep 30, 2024 06:04 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
Allow property sale only via registered agreement: Yeida
In future, a realtor and property buyer will have to pay stamp duty on the 10 percent property cost at the time of agreement
Updated on Sep 30, 2024 05:56 AM IST
Noida seeks ED help to recover ₹193 crore dues from Lotus 300 promoter
The authority has sought the assistance of the ED in order to recover ₹191.93 crore land cost dues from the promoters of the Lotus 300 project in Sector 107
Updated on Sep 28, 2024 06:54 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
Yeida allocates funds for Rapid Rail cum Metro project to Noida airport
The 72.44km Rapid Rail cum Metro project, from Ghaziabad’s RRTS corridor to Noida airport, is a unique one as the same track will be used for three different modes of rail travel -- Rapid Rail, Metro and Light Rail Transit (LRT) -- at different times
Updated on Sep 27, 2024 05:24 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Greater Noida
Toll rates hiked on Yamuna Expressway from October 1
The new toll rates are ₹1.50 per kilometre for two-wheelers, three-wheelers and registered tractors against the earlier rates of 1.25/km, and ₹2.95/km for cars, jeeps and light motor vehicles against the earlier rate of ₹2.6/km
Updated on Sep 27, 2024 05:18 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Greater Noida
Noida floats tender to rope in expert agency to address traffic woes
The authority also wants the selected agency to prepare a comprehensive integrated mobility plan that ensures smooth flow of traffic in the city
Updated on Sep 26, 2024 06:08 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
Noida launches plot scheme for hotels to fetch over ₹1,000 cr
On offer are a total of six plots in different sectors -- three plots in Sector 93B, and one each in sector 105, 135, and 142, said officials
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 06:52 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
Key meet on Oct 1 to pick date for first commercial flight from Noida airport
NIAL said the final number of flights, along with specific international and domestic destinations, will be decided during the meeting on October 1, 2024
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 05:42 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Greater Noida
Greater Noida authority to rope in experts for different departments
The authority has given a month’s time for those who want to apply for the job and work with the authority
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 05:44 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Greater Noida
Greater Noida: 800 apartments get registry permission after 27 years
The authority has executed registry of 188 apartments of the buyers, who showed interest in getting ownership rights transferred to their names
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 05:42 AM IST
NCLAT allows homebuyers to object to NBCC takeover of Supertech projects
All lenders, homebuyers, landowners, and banks are permitted to e-file the objections with a copy to interim resolution professional
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 05:40 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
Yeida to introduce new policy to allot land to state, central agencies
YEIDA's decision came after it received requests from eight different agencies for land for setting up offices, training institutes and research centres
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 07:36 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
Noida: ₹100 cr earmarked for development of four city parks
The authority is likely to issue two tenders to finalise two agencies, one each for development of D-Park in Sector 62, and Japanese Park in Sector 94
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 07:14 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
Yeida housing scheme 2024: 1200 units for sale near Noida airport
Interested individuals should submit an online application through the Yamuna Expressway authority website and pay a non-refundable registration fee of ₹600
Published on Sep 20, 2024 09:23 AM IST
Yeida launches flat scheme, 1,200 units up for grabs near Noida airport
To apply for the scheme, interested individuals should submit an online application through the Yamuna Expressway authority website, pay a non-refundable registration fee of ₹600, and an earnest money deposit (EMD) of 10% of the total premium of the selected flat
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 07:06 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Greater Noida