A major fire swept through the Shahberi furniture market in Greater Noida late Friday, forcing the deployment of ten fire tenders to control the blaze. Officials said the fire broke out at around 10:20 pm at a furniture shop in the Shahberi area and quickly spread to nearby stores, with about eight shops damaged and several gutted. There were no reported injuries or fatalities. The cause is still under investigation after flames were extinguished.
A serious injury to Delhi University professor Sangeeta Sharma inside Jaypee Greens in Greater Noida has revived scrutiny of an Allahabad High Court ruling meant to regulate stray dog feeding. The 2024 order required six designated feeding points, fixed timing, and a ban on feeding near towers, parks, roads and pathways. Residents allege the directions are routinely ignored, with dog packs roaming across the 465-acre township, leaving senior citizens afraid to walk even as some violations reportedly face no real enforcement.
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Residents of Jaypee Greens in Greater Noida say fear has become routine after Delhi University professor Prof. Sangeeta Sharma was seriously injured in a fall while trying to escape a pack of aggressive stray dogs. Her family alleges four to five dogs chased her near her home, and a close approach caused her to lose balance. With a prior knee surgery and existing spinal issues, the impact worsened her condition. They blame inaction from society management despite repeated complaints and court directions, including issues around feeding rules.
A driver in Bisrakh, Greater Noida narrowly avoided a major accident after his car suddenly burst into flames in the middle of the road on Monday. Panic spread as passersby watched the fire flare up quickly while the vehicle was moving. The driver escaped by jumping out through the window, highlighting how fast events escalated before help could arrive.
Greater Noida’s property circle rates have risen 3.58%, tracking the Cost Inflation Index and aimed at nudging investment. The city is also proposing a 37 km road linking it to the Ganga Expressway, promising smoother access to western Uttar Pradesh and shorter travel times. Together, the changes could influence buyer costs and investor return calculations.
A CAG audit has raised alarms over multiple land allotment schemes linked to Greater Noida, citing irregularities in pricing, acquisition, and allotment. The report claims these lapses led to significant losses to the exchequer and also pushed end users into misery, beyond controversies around “sports city” projects.
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Nearly eight years after launch, Godrej Golf Links in Greater Noida—promoted as an upscale European-style getaway—has left buyers waiting. Only a small portion of the 2,000-plus homes have been handed over, while possessions remain stuck. Families now fear delays will worsen as a CAG report looms and paper prices rise without delivery.
ReaRCo Private Limited has acquired KV Developers via the insolvency process, offering relief to around 400 homebuyers in Greater Noida. The firm secured Rs 195 crore from the SWAMIH Fund to restart work on a stalled project. Construction is now underway on five towers, and dues to lenders and the development authority have been cleared, with possession expected by year-end.
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