Ankita Sharma

The Noida Authority is developing a 450-metre-long and 30-metre-wide road in Sector 126 as a modern model road at an estimated cost of ₹2.83 crore. The project will include improved footpaths, drains, granite stone paving and tactile tiles aimed at making movement safer and more convenient for pedestrians and commuters.

Sugar prices have reportedly risen sharply in retail markets ahead of Raksha Bandhan, with rates increasing from around ₹50 to ₹65 per kg within three days. The sudden rise is putting additional pressure on household budgets and increasing production costs for sweet shops during the festive season.

The Gautam Buddh Nagar district administration has directed all construction sites employing 50 or more workers to establish crèche facilities within 15 days. The order, issued under Section 24 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 and Rule 58 of the Central Rules notified in May 2026, lays down detailed safety, hygiene, CCTV and child-protection requirements for children of construction workers.

Tenants in several high-rise societies across Noida are being asked to pay additional monthly charges to access facilities such as swimming pools, gyms and clubhouses, despite already paying maintenance charges. While RWAs argue that the fees help regulate access, improve security and cover maintenance costs, tenants say the additional charges amount to differential treatment and unfairly burden renters.

Residents of Noida’s Sector 51 have raised concerns over a sharp increase in mosquito activity and reported cases of fever and dengue in the area. In a letter dated August 19, the RWA has urged the Noida Authority to immediately conduct fogging and anti-larval spraying across parks, drains, waterlogging-prone areas and other potential mosquito breeding sites.