Snehil Sinha

Lesser vector density behind no dengue cases in Noida, say officials

No case of dengue has been reported from Noida this year, officials said. Attributing this phenomenon to lesser vector- or mosquito-density, doctors said normally the first few cases are reported in July every year

Three mistakes that led to Shahberi building collapse in Greater Noida

An exodus of sorts is happening in Shahberi with residents preferring to move out rather than take a chance with their lives. Experts attribute these primarily to three cost-cutting measures.

Heavy rain in Delhi-NCR causes traffic jams, waterlogging; more predicted

Commuters had a harrowing time as incessant rains triggered waterlogging on many roads. Traffic moved at a snail’s pace, prompting the Delhi Traffic Police to issue advisories on roads best avoided.

Noida, Ghaziabad have ‘good’ air for the first time in years

The air quality index of Noida was 44 and that of Ghaziabad was 47 on Saturday — the lowest it has ever been since ambient air quality monitoring systems were set up in the two districts.

Birders flock to Noida wetland to catch glimpse of bristled grassbird

The bristled grassbird is a small bird seen during the breeding season in the monsoon, between May-June and September.

Hundreds of fish die in Greater Noida canal raising health concerns

Residents say they saw dead fish floating in the irrigation canal near Dadha village in Greater Noida about three days ago and the number has continued to increase.

Noida pollution level goes from ‘severe+’ to ‘satisfactory’ in 15 days, courtesy monsoon

From June 12 to 16, the air quality had plummeted and the index value had reached over 900 in parts of Delhi-NCR, including Noida and Ghaziabad.

In two months, 50,000 caught speeding on Yamuna Expressway

Cameras installed on the expressway used to record speeding vehicles earlier as well. But traffic police physically stopped vehicles only during special drives and not more than 700-800 challans were issued in a month.

Noida-Greater Noida Metro aqua line may begin by September

A total of 11 trains are required to start commercial operations immediately.

Noida: Multilevel parking in Sector 18 fails to attract vehicles

Just 200 takers a day for the 3,000-vehicle capacity multilevel parking. Similarity in charges between surface parking and the 8-storey facility, flawed footpath design and lacking road infrastructure have left this facility deserted

Noida to observe road safety week from April 23 to 29

This is the second time this year that the road safety week will be observed. It was organised earlier in January as well.

Noida police starts using mobile phones for traffic penalties

101 e-challans issued since Monday, 15 have been disposed of and 86 are still pending

Noida traffic police will seek 300 marshals to tackle congestion

With the Metro and underpass construction work underway on various roads, and the ongoing NH-24 widening work, several traffic diversions will be required soon, leading to bottlenecks across the city.

New diversion plan on DND soon to ease traffic from Delhi to Noida

The Noida authority has proposed to segregate the vehicles 200 metres before both exits, according to a plan that is likely to be implemented by July.

Garbage rots on road for 5th day on Noida roads, meeting with residents ends in stalemate

The highly charged discussion saw loud protests from about 300 residents when the authority once again mooted the proposal to set up a centralised landfill and waste-to-energy plant in Sector 123

Noida: Speeding is highest traffic violation so far this year

Noida: Gautam Budh Nagar health dept team visits school,collects water sample

The department is issuing an advisory to all schools in the district regarding safety measures to be taken and regular sampling of meals prepared on the school premises

Food poisoning at Step by Step School in Noida: Students told to carry food until further notice

The services of the private canteen operator, Sodexo, had been suspended, school officials said.

Noida food poisoning: Step by Step School states 190 fell sick

This is much higher than the initial estimate of 25-30 affected individuals, officials said.

Ghaziabad, Noida most polluted in NCR, no good air day in last 5 months

Dust from ongoing construction sites and polluting industries and largely to blame for the worsening air quality in the two cities, say experts

UP health official seeks report after Noida school students fall ill due to food poisoning

Several students continue to be sick after consuming allegedly contaminated food at the Step By Step school in Sector 132.

Every fourth autorickshaw in Noida is unsafe

Over 5,500 auto and commercial vehicle owners are yet to renew their fitness certificates

Snarls in Sector 18 slowdown weekends for Noida residents

Use of personal vehicles by visitors to malls, multiplexes and markets adds to issue

Air quality at ‘very poor’ level in Noida, Ghaziabad

The AQI at Sector 125 monitoring station was 371 and 332 at the Sector 62 in Noida at 6pm. The AQI in Ghaziabad, meanwhile, was 364 around the same time.

Centre’s upcoming vehicle scrapping policy will have little effect on Noida’s air quality

Officials say the new policy would not be of much use in reducing pollution in the district as the category in question is already a small fleet. According to traffic police estimates, about 4-5 lakh vehicles run on Noida roads every day

Ensure Noida does not turn into a shanty town, says MP Sharma

He instructed officials to review encroachments and suggested that they be divided into two categories — those that had received compensation and those that had not.

Noida residents’ bodies, corporate groups to observe Earth Hour today

Earth Hour is observed on March 24, from 8.30pm to 9.30pm, every year when people voluntarily switch off lights and all electrical appliances to raise awareness about the environment and reduce energy consumption

Noida: Ola, Uber cabbies to shut services today

Commuters from Noida and Ghaziabad found it difficult to book cabs towards Delhi. Commuters also said that within Uttar Pradesh, drivers from Noida did not accept duties for Ghaziabad and vice versa.

Noida: Drivers abandon overloaded trucks, retrieve these later to avoid penalty

Using GPS technology, owners of overloaded dumpers who are plying illegally on Noida roads turn off their vehicles remotely when drivers are confronted by officials of the enforcement wing of the transport department.

RWAs not keen on Noida authority’s composting machines

In 2017, the authority had introduced measures to implement the Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2016, in the city. As part of this, hi-tech composting machines that could be installed within housing societies were introduced.