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Noida Techie Death: NBW Issued for Lotus Founder Nirmal Singh

NOIDA: A non-bailable warrant has been issued for the absconding founder of Lotus Greens, Nirmal Singh, linked to the death of engineer Yuvraj Mehta, who drowned after his car fell into a waterlogged trench in Sector 150 on January 17. Singh has evaded capture since the case came to light, prompting multiple police raids to locate and arrest him. Authorities warned that failure to surrender could result in property attachment proceedings against him. Singh faces charges under various acts, including the Environment Protection Act of 1986 and the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974, along with multiple…

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Noida Techie Death: Two Builders Arrested

NOIDA: Two builders were arrested by Noida police on Thursday in relation to the death of a software engineer who drowned when his car fell into a waterlogged trench near a construction site in Sector 150. “The detained individuals have been identified as Ravi Bansal from Faridabad and Sachin Karnwal from Ghaziabad,” a police official informed PTI. According to the official, both are affiliated with real estate developer Lotus Greens, though their specific positions have yet to be verified. The police made the arrests under Sections 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 106 (causing death by negligence), and 125…

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Techie’s Death: NGT Urges Noida Authority on Waterlogging Issue

NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has requested a response from the Noida Authority regarding alleged failures in stormwater management that resulted in waterlogging and the drowning of software engineer Yuvraj Mehta in Noida. The tribunal acted after taking suo moto notice of a news article covering the incident where Mehta’s car fell into a flooded trench in Sector 150. A bench comprising NGT Chairperson Prakash Shrivastava and expert member A Senthil Vel observed a report indicating that “Mehta misjudged a sharp turn and, due to fog, ended up in the trench. The area was initially designated for a…

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SC: No tolerance for Unitech project order non-compliance

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court stated on Thursday that it will take a stringent stance against any state authorities that fail to comply with its orders regarding the real estate group Unitech Ltd. The court cautioned against any impediments to the completion of stalled housing projects. A bench comprising Justices J B Pardiwala and K V Viswanathan established a priority schedule for addressing issues related to Unitech and mandated that state development authorities—such as the Noida Authority, Greater Noida Authority, and Haryana’s Town and Country Planning Department—must grant all necessary approvals. The bench indicated, “We will seriously consider any non-compliance…

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Noida Techie’s Death Highlights Numerous Dangerous Pits

Representative AI image NOIDA: The land that became a death trap for a software engineer on a foggy Sector 150 road last week is just one of many such hazards across the city. Numerous deep trenches dug on housing and commercial sites have been left untouched for years, contributing to a dangerous environment. A survey by TOI identified several excavated areas along or near busy roads in Sectors 32, 85, 150, and 154. Many of these sites feature steep drops, thick vegetation, and exposed iron rods, yet lack essential safety measures like barricades, warning signs, or reflective markers. In Sector…

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Noida Techie Death: Developer Arrested, SIT Probe Launched

NOIDA: On Tuesday, authorities arrested the director of a real estate company regarding the tragic death of a 27-year-old software engineer. The victim’s vehicle had fallen into a water-filled pit at a construction site in Noida’s Sector 150. Officials confirmed that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has begun its inquiry into the incident. Police arrested Abhay Kumar, the director of MZ Wiztown Planners and one of the accused, in Sector 150. According to Additional Commissioner of Police (Greater Noida) Hemant Upadhyay, he is currently in custody. The police had previously filed a First Information Report (FIR) for culpable homicide not…

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Noida Rejects Wiztown Planners’ Layout for Sports City Violations

NOIDA: In 2022, the Noida Authority rejected a modified layout from Wiztown Planners for the Sector 150 plot, where a 27-year-old software engineer tragically drowned last Saturday night. The Authority deemed the layout inconsistent with the integrated Sports City scheme, perceiving it as more of a commercial complex rather than a sports-oriented development. The 27,185 sqm plot, SC-02/A3, is a part of the Sports City project in Sector 150, which was designed over a decade ago to create cohesive districts emphasizing sports infrastructure. The planning guidelines stipulate that sports and recreational areas should dominate 70% of the land use, with…

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Realty Investment Hits ₹69,000 Crore in UP, Up 53%: RERA Chief

NEW DELHI: The real estate sector in Uttar Pradesh has experienced a remarkable 53% increase in investments, soaring to ₹69,000 crore in 2025, as reported by UP RERA Chairman Sanjay R Bhoosreddy on Tuesday. Bhoosreddy attributed this growth to the state’s investor-friendly policies, which also led to a noticeable uptick in RERA applications for new projects during the ICC Real Estate Summit 2026 in the national capital. “Investment in the real estate sector was ₹29,000 crore in 2023, driven primarily by real estate promoters. This figure rose to ₹45,000 crore in 2024 and has further increased to ₹69,000 crore this…

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YEIDA to Offer Residential Plots Near Noida Airport

Representative Image NOIDA: The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has revealed plans for a new residential plot scheme near the upcoming Noida International Airport, slated for launch in January. As part of this scheme, YEIDA will offer 973 residential plots in various sizes: 162, 183, 184, 200, 223, and 290 sqm. These plots will be located in Sectors 15C, 18, and 24A, all conveniently close to the airport. Specifically, the scheme includes 476 plots of 162 sqm, 4 plots of both 183 sqm and 184 sqm, 481 plots of 200 sqm, 6 plots of 223 sqm, and 2 plots…

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HC Seeks Noida’s Response to SC Order on Land Payment

NOIDA: The Allahabad High Court has requested clarification from the Uttar Pradesh government and Noida Authority regarding compliance with the Supreme Court’s July 10, 2024, ruling mandating compensation to landowners under the 2013 Land Acquisition Act. A division bench consisting of Justices Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Kunal Ravi Singh has sought information about whether the compensation has been reassessed and issued according to the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, which generally offers higher payments including revised market value, solatium, and interest. The Noida Authority acquired land for industrial development under the…