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 authority demolishes farmhouses on Yamuna floodplains
The authority officials said owners of farmhouses were found their properties for commercial purposes and have done permanent constructions using brick and mortar
Updated on Oct 17, 2023 07:18 AM IST
Noida airport: 70% work on runway complete, says NIAL
The NIAL officials said the runway work will be completed by March 2024 as the work is in full swing at the site
Updated on Oct 13, 2023 10:55 PM IST
Vinod Rajput, Greater Noida
SIT starts probe into ₹91 crore compensation scam in Noida
The case pertains to wrongful claims for compensation, to the tune of ₹91.81 crore, from village Gheja Tilaptabad located along Noida-Greater Noida Expressway
Updated on Oct 12, 2023 10:42 PM IST
Vinod Rajput, Noida
Banks support JAL’s demand that Yeida restore 1,000 hectare land allotment
Yeida objected to the plan on the grounds that the parent company of the group, JAL, has already mortgaged 80 of the 150 acres to banks
Published on Oct 11, 2023 10:38 PM IST
Yeida expedites land acquisition for Noida airport’s MRO hub
According to officials, Yeida has already acquired 814 hectares of land out of the total 1,365 hectares required for this project
Updated on Oct 09, 2023 06:24 AM IST
New industrial plot allotment policy in works for Gautam Budh Nagar
Previously, in April 2022, the three authorities had adopted e-bidding to allocate industrial plots, allowing applicants to secure plots by offering the highest price
Updated on Oct 09, 2023 06:22 AM IST
Two connecting roads to Noida airport in Jewar to be ready by March 2024
Once completed, phase one of the airport will cater to 12 million passengers annually and that will further increase to 70 million passengers by phase four
Updated on Oct 07, 2023 06:34 AM IST
Yeida ordered filing of FIR against corrupt staff
After an internal inquiry initiated by the authority, the staff members were found to be favouring contractors, in clear violation of established rules and regulations
Updated on Oct 05, 2023 05:48 AM IST
New Noida: Authority to buy land directly from farmers
The Noida authority plans to buy land directly from farmers to develop the "New Noida" town in five phases, projected to have a population of 600,000 by 2041. The master plan for the Dadri-Noida-Ghaziabad Investment region will include industries, residential areas, recreational green spaces, and institutional and mixed-land use. The town will have world-class connectivity and the first phase is set to begin by the end of 2024. The Noida authority plans to purchase approximately 21,000 hectares of agricultural land from neighbouring villages.
Updated on Oct 03, 2023 06:16 AM IST
Apprise Jaypee homebuyers of project completion details, Yeida tells Suraksha
The move comes after a group of homebuyers on Wednesday met Singh and demanded the delivery schedule of their delayed units
Updated on Sep 29, 2023 05:42 AM IST
IATA assigns Jewar airport location identifier — DXN
Once completed, phase one the airport will cater to 12 million passengers annually which will further increase to 70 million passengers by phase four
Updated on Sep 28, 2023 06:04 AM IST
Upcoming Noida airport ‘location identifier’ is DXN, a three-letter unique code
The Noida International Greenfield Airport is expected to become functional before its scheduled deadline of September 29, 2024
Published on Sep 27, 2023 04:55 PM IST
Master Plan 2041 for Greater Noida is to be ready shortly
As per the master plan notification process, the authority will now address the objections and suggestions raised by the general public against the draft master plan, and then in a month finalise the Master Plan 2041
Updated on Sep 27, 2023 05:56 AM IST
Jewar farmers thank Yogi for airport land acquisition relief
The CM was attending the Moto GP Bharat event at Budha International Circuit. He also met chief executive officers of top global companies and garment businessman
Updated on Sep 24, 2023 11:49 PM IST
Farmers thank CM for land compensation, clearing airport development hurdle
The farmers were elated and eager to convey their appreciation to the CM personally, as Yogi Adityanath allowed them to claim compensation and rehabilitation benefits for government land they had been using for the past 45 years.
Published on Sep 24, 2023 09:30 PM IST
Yeida agrees to leaseback residential plots to 3,000 farmers in first phase
The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida) has approved the leaseback of abadi land to around 3,000 farmers near the Noida international greenfield airport project in Jewar. The authority aims to complete the leaseback process in the next four to five months.
Updated on Sep 22, 2023 11:19 PM IST
Vinod Rajput, Greater Noida
275 world-class companies to converge for Investors’ Meet in U.P. on Sept 23
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath will be in attendance at the meeting with these chief executive officers to discuss investment proposals and projects related to their units.
Published on Sep 22, 2023 12:44 AM IST
Jaypee homebuyers demand flat delivery
22,000 homebuyers have yet to receive their flats because Jaypee Infratech Limited went through a corporate insolvency resolution process
Updated on Sep 25, 2023 03:18 PM IST
Noida’s Udyog Marg to be developed into a model road
According to officials, the decision to revamp Udyog Marg into a model road was prompted by an inspection conducted by the CEO of the Noida Authority, Lokesh M
Published on Sep 17, 2023 11:30 PM IST
Noida authority seeks citizens’ feedback for master plan 2041
The authority also plans to acquire agricultural land from 60 villages in the neighboring Bulandshahr district and 20 villages in Gautam Budh Nagar
Published on Sep 17, 2023 11:29 PM IST
Yamuna CEO inspects roads around formula One circuit
During the inspection, Singh focused on several critical areas, including the service road, the Yamuna Expressway underpass near the Formula One Circuit, and entry points to the Budha International Circuit
Published on Sep 17, 2023 11:29 PM IST
Yeida plans to develop Aerotropolis around Jewar airport
The Yeida in its 78th board meeting approved a proposal that earmarks 6,554 hectares of land for this ambitious project and now the authority will seek nod from the UP government
Published on Sep 16, 2023 05:16 PM IST
Apartment flooded in Jaypee Kalypso Court as fire system pipe malfunctions
Following the incident, senior fire department officers and a team of the realty firm conducted an inspection of the flat to figure out how the incident happened
Updated on Sep 16, 2023 05:32 PM IST
After lift tragedy, Noida issued instructions to realtors, resident bodies
In case any untoward incident happens because of a lack of lift maintenance, the builder or AoA concerned shall be held responsible for criminal negligence
Published on Sep 16, 2023 04:59 PM IST
Yeida nod for Suraksha Group’s plan to take over stuck realty project of Jaypee Infratech
On its part, the Yamuna authority had just one condition to make -- that Suraksha Group pay the enhanced 64.7% land compensation to farmers before it takes over assets of Jaypee Infratech Limited, said officials
Published on Sep 13, 2023 11:40 PM IST
GB Nagar administration to acquire 306 hectares of land near Noida airport
The administration expects to start acquiring the land from the farmers after four months, once all the remaining formalities are completed, officials said
Published on Sep 12, 2023 11:07 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh allocates ₹8 crore for MotoGP event
The ₹8 crore will be used to mainly modify the track and repair offices and buildings at the venue, said officials
Published on Sep 12, 2023 12:11 AM IST
Vinod Rajput, Greater Noida
Rashtriya Lokdal’s nine MLA to support Greater Noida farmers
In the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections 2024, the Lokdal’s national executive has decided to organise a meeting at Greater Noida’s Gurjar Bhavan located near Pari Chowk around 3pm
Published on Sep 10, 2023 11:02 PM IST
Yeida to change group housing land payment plan
Officials said that move comes after Yeida’s realized that realtors have been hesitant to purchase land for realty projects under the current scheme
Published on Sep 10, 2023 09:07 PM IST
Yeida plans to waive penal interest on financial dues for realtors
The introduction of this one-time settlement (OTS) policy would exempt realtors from penal interest and waive interest accrued during the legal battles between farmers and the authority, which disrupted construction work
Updated on Sep 06, 2023 11:43 PM IST
