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India's 35% stalled housing projects in Noida: White paper on homebuyers

Thirty-five per cent of India's stalled residential projects having 1.65 lakh flats worth a total of Rs 1.18 lakh crore are in Uttar Pradesh's Noida and Greater Noida, according to a white paper released on Sunday. Besides, there are at least one lakh individuals who are still waiting to register their flats while nearly 60,000 others are yet to be handed flats long after their possession date, stated the white paper, issued by citizens' platform Noida Dialogue and private body Namo Seva Kendra. BJP national vice president Gopal Krishna Agarwal on Sunday unveiled the 'White Paper on Homebuyers Issues in Gautam Buddh Nagar (Uttar Pradesh)' during a programme in Greater Noida West in presence of scores of aggrieved investors. He called for resolution of the long-pending issues of homebuyers, emphasizing the action as suggested in the white paper would come from both the Centre as well as the Uttar Pradesh government. More than 850 residential projects have been inaugurated in the Gau

Saya Group to infuse Rs 4,000 cr in next 3 yrs in Noida, Ghaziabad projects

Real estate company Saya Group on Sunday said it will infuse Rs 4,000 crore over the next three years in its projects in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad. The development includes 2.33 million square feet commercial area where it will invest Rs 2,500 crore besides Rs 1,500 crore in luxury high-end residential project in Ghaziabad's Indirapuram. The group said at the forefront of its works stands the ongoing project, Saya Status, adjacent to the Noida-Greater Expressway, which is set to be India's tallest mall and encompasses a vast expanse of 1.4 million square feet, according to a statement. The anticipated possession of Saya Status is slated for 2025, it added. Saya Group's Chairman and Managing Director Vikas Bhasin claimed an "impeccable track record of delivering projects ahead of their designated deadlines." "This remarkable feat is a testament to the company's robust financial foundation and unwavering commitment to timely project delivery," Bhasin said. The group's land

Two dead after fire breaks out in car in Noida's Amrapali Platinum Society

As soon as the police station at Sector-113, Noida, was alerted, fire officials reached the spot to extinguish the fire

F&B firm Montana Group forays into lifestyle retail sector with Noida store

Food and beverages company The Montana Group on Monday announced its foray into the lifestyle retail space with the opening of its flagship store Brands Unlimited in Noida. Brands Unlimited is set to redefine the retail experience, offering an unparalleled selection of luxury brands and products, with a wide array of premium brands in sportswear, fashion and accessories under one roof, according to the company. "We are dedicated to providing our customers with a one-of-a-kind shopping experience, offering a diverse range of premium brands and products that cater to their evolving tastes and needs...we have a pipeline of 15 stores over the next 3 years with a capital investment outlay of Rs 100 crore plus," said Monty Singh, Founder and Chairman of The Montana Group, as per the statement. The flagship store will be situated in the heart of Noida at Gulshan One29 complex, it said. Manoj Madhukar, Founder & CEO of The Montana Group, said, "Brands Unlimited is more than just a store, .

Noida Police books 18 in Mahadev app case under provisions of Gangster Act

The Noida Police has booked 18 accused in the Mahadev App case under the provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act.Noida Commissioner of Police Lakshmi Singh has acted against 18 people after registering a case at the Sector 39 police station. Noida Police had also written to the government to ban the app.The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) is investigating Mahadev Book Online Betting APP syndicate in which the promoters of this betting syndicate are allegedly sitting abroad and remotely running thousands of panel across India with the help of their friends and associates.According to the ED it has already arrested 4 accused persons and seized proceeds of crime worth more than Rs 450 Crore and has filed a prosecution complaint against 14 accused persons.On November 2 ED received intelligence input that large amount of Cash is being moved in Chhattisgarh by the promoters of Mahadev APP in relation to Assembly Elections scheduled on 7th &

Noida enforcing Grap compliance, penalties worth Rs 48 lakh issued: CEO

Noida Authority CEO Lokesh M on Saturday said his department is enforcing compliance of GRAP III guidelines and non-essential construction has been banned, stressing that penal action is being taken against those violating the anti-pollution norms. So far, the Noida Authority has issued penalties worth Rs 48 lakh on offenders in line with the guidelines of the GRAP, implemented by the Centre's anti-pollution body Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the NCR. Accompanied by District Magistrate Manish Kumar Verma, Lokesh said the local authority is taking various measures to control dust in Noida. The two were participating in the launch of the first-of-its-kind workshop of the traditional South Indian medical system "Varmam" here organised by the Vision Mission Foundation. We have already started a campaign to clean main roads, arterial and sub-arterial roads. A schedule has been fixed for it and senior managers have been told to complete the cleaning work as per the ...

Noida markets expecting biz of Rs 100 cr on Karwa Chauth: Trade body

Local markets are expecting a business of around Rs 100 crore on account of sales of jewellery, clothes and cosmetics, among other items, for Karwa Chauth observed on Wednesday, according to the NCR unit of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). The festival is a symbol of good luck and married Hindu women observe fast from sunrise to moonrise to pray for the long life of their husbands. Besides the traditional rituals, the festival also marks a boom in business, CAIT's NCR unit convenor Sushil Kumar Jain said. There is a lot of excitement in the markets across the country, including Noida, regarding shopping on Karva Chauth. There is a possibility that this time the business of Karva Chauth across the country will be more than Rs 15, 000 crore. The expected business in Noida markets this time is expected around Rs 100 crore, Jain, also the president of Noida's biggest Sector 18 market, said. For the past several days, there has been a huge rush of women in the markets of .

Delhi's AQI plunges to 322 in 'very poor' category, Kaithal's worst at 380

On Sunday, the national capital's AQI fell to 'very poor' category from 'poor' category at 309

Delhi's air quality plunges to 'very poor' category with the AQI at 309

According to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB's) daily bulletin, Delhi's AQI as of 4 PM on October 28 was 304. It was more than the 256 recorded on October 26

Noida Airport projects 6.5 million footfall in its first year of operations

Given the improvement in air traffic and large aircraft order, the upcoming international airport has increased its predictions for footfall to 6.5 million from 4.1 million

Shakuntalam Lancraft to invest Rs 1,500 cr to set up industrial park in UP

Realty firm Shakuntalam Landcraft plans to invest Rs 1,500 crore to develop an industrial park on a plot which once housed South Korean automobile maker Daewoo Motors's manufacturing plant at Surajpur in Greater Noida near here. The industrial park would house more than 600 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), a top company official said, adding that these MSMEs would generate an estimated 25,000 direct and indirect jobs in the area. Talking with PTI, Shakuntalam Landcraft Director Pallavi Gupta told PTI, "We have bought 204 acres of industrial land in Surajpur, Greater Noida in an auction for about Rs 359 crores. We have planned to develop it as a gold-rated industrial park to house around 600 MSMEs at a total investment of about Rs 1,500 crore. She said that it will take two years to develop the industrial park which would have facilities like cemented roads, under-ground electricity distribution, gated campus, CCTV surveillance, round-the-clock security and other ...

MotoGP event saw 100,000 visitors, business worth Rs 933 crore: UP govt

The Uttar Pradesh government Tuesday said the first ever MotoGP event held in Greater Noida saw a footfall of more than one lakh people from India and around the world whilst registering business of over Rs 930 crore. The high-pulsating event was held from September 22 to 24. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath along with several central and state ministers, and celebrities, including film stars and cricketers, witnessed the main race on Sunday. "The high-end preparations including hospitality, security arrangements, connectivity at MotoGP Bharat resulted in gathering of more than one lakh people from India and around the world at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida for the much-anticipated event hosted by India for the first time," the Uttar Pradesh government said. "The event also did a record business of Rs 933,76,46,000 (Euro 106 million)," it said in a statement. During the MotoGP, Moto 2, and Moto 3 races held at the Buddh International Circuit, 82 riders from 41 team

Godrej Properties sells around 670 flats worth over Rs 2K cr in Noida

Realty firm Godrej Properties Ltd on Monday said it has sold about 670 flats worth more than Rs 2000 crore in its new housing project at Noida on strong demands. Godrej Properties purchased the land through an e-auction conducted by the Noida Authority in November last year. In a regulatory filing, Godrej Properties informed that it has "sold 670 homes worth over Rs 2,000 crore in its project, Godrej Tropical Isle, located in Sector 146, Noida." This is Godrej Properties' most successful ever launch in terms of the value and volume of sales achieved, the company said. The project was launched in August. Gaurav Pandey, the MD and CEO of Godrej Properties said, "Noida is an extremely important market for Godrej Properties and we will look to further strengthen our presence in the years ahead." Godrej Properties, an arm of business conglomerate Godrej Industries, is one of the leading real estate developers in the country. It mainly focuses on the Delhi-NCR, Mumbai Metropolitan Regi

Want to give my heart to the fans": Bezzecchi on winning MotoGP Bharat

Bezzecchi, however, regained his top spot. First, he overtook Bagnaia to claim second place and then raced into the lead when an error at Turn 4 sent Martin wide, as per the MotoGP release

Cabs allowed at BIC only if passenger has MotoGP pass: Noida traffic cops

With a huge crowd expected during the weekend to witness MotoGP race, Gautam Buddh Nagar traffic officials on Saturday said only those private cabs will be allowed inside Buddh International Circuit in which the customers have a pass for the event. Cabs like Uber, Ola, InDrive would drop the customers having race passes inside the BIC and leave. However, taxis hired for longer durations could stay in the parking areas at the venue and pick up the customer after the race, a senior official said. The race will take place at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) along the Yamuna Expressway in the Dankaur area, over 50 km off New Delhi. The police have already enforced diversions for commercial vehicles entering Noida via DND or Greater Noida via Yamuna Expressway in order to reduce congestion on key roads for Saturday and Sunday. Vehicles carrying essential goods will face no restriction between 12 am and 6 am, 12 pm and 3 pm while there are no restrictions on movement of ambulances.

MotoGP Bharat: India's distorted map broadcast live, J-K, Ladakh missing

A purportedly distorted map of India with Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh missing from it was broadcast during a live stream of the MotoGP, the biggest motorcycle race event at the Buddh International Circuit in Great Noida on Friday. Within hours of the matter being flagged by some social media users, MotoGP on its official account on X, formerly Twitter, posted an apology for the gaffe. "We'd like to apologise to our fans in India for the map shown earlier a part of the MotoGP broadcast. It is never our intent to make any statement other than that of support and appreciation for our host country," MotoGP stated. "We're excited to be able to enjoy the IndianOil Grand Prix of India with you and we're with you and we're loving our first taste of Buddh International Circuit, it added. India are hosting an event of this magnitude for the first time since the Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix, which was dropped from the calendar following the 2013 season due to financial, taxation and ...

Riders including 6-time winner Marquez awaiting visa to race MotoGP Bharat

Some of the riders and team officials bound for the inaugural MotoGP round in India, including six-time champion Marc Marquez, are awaiting their visas ahead of the race this weekend. Sources in Repsol Honda Team confirmed to PTI that the arrival of its riders Marquez and Joan Mir in India has been delayed due to visa issues. Both the Spanish drivers were scheduled to visit the Honda India factory in Manesar on Wednesday but now that visit stands cancelled. "The riders are yet to reach India due to visa issues. So there was no option but to cancel tomorrow's event," a source told PTI. Dorna Sports are the organisers and rights holders of the event. Fairstreet Sports are the local promoters of the event. Both parties were not reachable to shed light on the extend of visa hurdles faced by the MotoGP paddock. Race.com also reported that only small number of staff from factory teams were able to enter India due to visa delays. India is hosting an event of this magnitude for the firs

Schools, colleges to stay shut in Noida on Sept 22 due to MotoGP, UP ITS

All schools in Gautam Buddh Nagar will remain open only till 2 pm on September 21 and stay closed on September 22 on account of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show and the MotoGP race in Greater Noida, officials said on Monday. All colleges and universities have also been directed to stay closed for offline classes but if required, they can have online classes, according to an official order passed by the district administration. In two separate orders -- one for schools and the other for universities, colleges and other educational institutions -- Dharmveer Singh, the district inspector of schools, said the UP ITS 2023 is being organised at the India Expo Centre and Mart from September 21 to 25 while the MotoGP is being held at the Buddha International Circuit, Greater Noida from September 22 to 24. "A huge turnout of visitors and spectators is expected during these events. In compliance with the instructions given by District Magistrate Manish Verma, the orders have been ..

Apollo Hospitals ties up with MotoGP Bharat to provide medical support

Apollo Hospitals on Monday said it has tied up with MotoGP Bharat Grand Prix to provide medical support for the event. The capital-based Indraprastha Apollo Hospital would provide support for the first-ever MotoGP event in India to be held between September 22-24 at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. "This partnership is a testament to the diverse strengths that Apollo has to offer to the world," Apollo Hospitals Group Chairman Prathap C Reddy said in a statement. While the hospital's expertise in hospital-based care is well recognised, expertise in handling complex and critical medical conditions that can arise in the world of motorsports is equal if not better, he added. Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals is a joint venture between the Government of Delhi and Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd.

Noida lift crash: 2nd manager of construction company held for negligence

The Noida Police on Sunday said it has arrested a general manager of a private construction company in connection with the lift crash that killed eight labourers, adding that the machine was operated "negligently" despite rain that morning. The responsibility of maintaining safety standards at the tower where the incident took place on Friday was with this accused general manager, who has been arrested, the police said. This is the second arrest in the case. The police have booked nine named people and some others over negligence with respect to the machinery and culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Eight workers died after the lift crashed from the 14th floor of an under-construction tower at the Amrapali Dream Valley project in Noida Extension, also known as Greater Noida (West). State-run NBCC is completing the long-delayed project started in 2011 by the now-beleaguered Amrapali Group. The NBCC had hired Giridhari Lal Construction Private Limited for the project. "Lovejee