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UP: Over 880 Illegal Colonies Dump Sewage into Hindon, NGT Informed

NOIDA: The Uttar Pradesh government has informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that 888 unauthorized colonies across six districts are discharging approximately 40 million liters of sewage into the Hindon River daily. Additionally, 51 unregulated storm drains in the area are estimated to carry around 1,067 MLD of water, sludge, industrial waste, and sewage into the river and its tributaries. This information was included in an affidavit submitted by state chief secretary Shashi Prakash Goyal on April 28, complying with an NGT order issued on December 9 of the previous year. The next hearing is scheduled for August 17. The…

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441 Hectares from 18 Villages Officially Join YEIDA

Representative Image NOIDA: YEIDA has successfully completed the transfer of ownership for approximately 441 hectares across 18 villages in Jewar, previously held by 3,695 farmers. Although compensation and residential plot allocations were made, the land had not been officially registered under YEIDA’s name, resulting in illegal sales and cultivation activities. This initiative is part of YEIDA’s overarching strategy to safeguard its assets and ensure that land acquired for public projects is secured against misuse. Officials noted that the failure to update land records created opportunities for irregularities, including illegal sales, land mortgaging, and unauthorized cultivation on plots already acquired by…