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Noida mall evacuates people sparking bomb threats; mall says security drill

Several people were evacuated from DLF Mall of India in Sector 18 here on Saturday triggering fear of a bomb threat even as the mall authorities said it was a security drill. The police have not yet issued any statement on the matter. A man, who identified himself as Avinash, said in a post on X that he was watching a movie when the audiences were asked to leave. "Whole Noida DLF mall is being evacuated, called as a mock drill," he posted on X. In another post on the social media platform, he shared the image of a vehicle of the bomb disposal squad at the mall and wondered if it was "still a mock drill". In a statement issued around 1.35 pm, the DLF Mall of India said the "activity" was a security drill conducted in collaboration with Noida authorities. "We are pleased to confirm that the mall is now open and fully operational," it said. "The safety of our patrons is our utmost priority, and DLF is consistently dedicated to maintaining the highest security standards to ensure a s

WATCH: Split AC explodes in Noida apartment causing fire, no injuries

The fire broke out in the Tower 28 of the Lotus Boulevard Society in Noida after a split AC exploded on the 10th floor of the building

Decks clear for house registry, stuck projects in Noida, Greater Noida

The boards of Noida Authority and Greater Noida Authority on Tuesday adopted the Uttar Pradesh government's order to implement recommendations of the Amitabh Kant Committee on real estate projects, in a move aimed at helping buyers get homes soon and builders complete stuck projects. The decision will impact around 190 group housing projects across Noida and Greater Noida where developers are yet to clear dues amounting to around Rs 32,000 crore while over one lakh flats are yet to be delivered to buyers, according to official estimates. With this, builders will be able to avail the benefit of 'zero period' for completion of projects, time period extension for deposit of dues, mortgage permission, purchase of prevailing FAR, and extension of time for completion of project, while flat buyers will get the benefit of registration in three months, additional and many other benefits, according to a statement. The decision was taken during the 231st board meeting of the Noida Authority an

GNIDA registers over 3,000 flats in 3 months, eyes 6,000 by Diwali

Over 3,000 homebuyers have got their flats registered in the past three months, the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority has said, adding that the number of registration is expected to reach 6,000 by Diwali. "From July 26 till now, flats have been registered in the names of 3,016 buyers," Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) said in a statement on Wednesday. The registration department has earned Rs 86.81 crore, it said. The authority also said it aims to register 6,000 flats and give possession their owners by Diwali in November. NG Ravi Kumar, cheif executive authority of GNIDA, said the authority has organised a special registration camp for the convenience of flat buyers during Navratri, which is considers an auspicious period. A special camp is being organised in the authority premises and a large number of flat buyers are taking advantage, Kumar said, adding that more than 150 flats were registered on Wednesday alone. He said the authority will k

Noida's demolished twin towers' debris to be used to make bricks, tiles

Supertech's Emerald Court twin towers were demolished on August 28 and generated 80,000 tonnes of debris which will be recycled for further use

Cleaning work continues in full swing after Noida twin tower demolition

Cleaning work continued in full swing in the residential societies and roads around the now-demolished Supertech twin towers on Monday, Noida Authority CEO Ritu Maheshwari said. While scores of residents of Emerald Court and ATS Village societies in Sector 93A returned Sunday night, many others continued their journey back home Monday. Around 5,000 residents of the two societies closest to the twin towers were evacuated for the day ahead of the 2.30 pm explosion that brought down the towers in just 12 seconds along with thousands of tonnes of debris and clouds of dust that spread in the nearby areas. They were allowed to return 7 pm onwards Sunday after safety clearance from an inspection team that included officials of Edifice Engineering, Jet Demolitions, CBRI and Noida Authority. Maheshwari said cleaning activities like washing and sweeping, which had started Sunday evening itself, were continuing in full swing and a large number of workers and officials were on the job. Wate

It is a 'simple process' to raze Supertech Twin Towers, says Chetan Dutta

The demolition will take place at 2:30 PM on August 28

Shrikant, not family, should be punished: Balyan on Tyagis' mahapachayat

Union Minister Sanjiv Balyan has said that Shrikant Tyagi should get punishment for whatever he has done, but his family should not face any sort of injustice

Noida's Supertech twin towers to be demolished on August 28; here's a recap

As the twin tower's demolition date nears, here is a recap of what transpired and the latest developments in the case

Noida twin tower case: 5,000 residents to be moved out on demolition day

More than 5,000 residents will vacate Emerald Court and ATS Village societies and over 2,500 vehicles will be removed from there on August 28 - the day of demolition for Supertech's illegal twin towers in Noida, officials said. While the twin towers had come up on premises of Emerald Court only, ATS Village is adjoining the illegal structures on the other side in Sector 93A of the city. The impact of the demolition of the nearly 100 metre tall twin towers would be maximum on these two societies and its residents, the officials said. In pursuance of a Supreme Court order that found the twin towers illegal, they are scheduled to be demolished at 2.30 pm on August 28 by controlled implosion technique. Over 3,500 kg of explosives will be used to raze them, according to officials of the demolition firm Edifice Engineering. According to the evacuation plan, finalised on Thursday, the residents of Emerald Court and ATS Village will have to vacate the premises by 7.30 am on August 28 and

Two dead, many feared trapped after two buildings collapse in Greater Noida

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognisance of the incident and asked the District Magistrate to follow up with the NDRF team and Police for relief measures