A Sector 51 resident has alleged that groundwater extracted at the under-construction IKEA mall in Noida is being discharged into stormwater drains. He has urged the Noida Authority to investigate the alleged water wastage and ensure compliance with groundwater conservation and wastewater management norms.
A 31-year-old man, Harshit Lavania, died after falling from the 21st floor of Centurion Park Tropical Garden Society in Greater Noida West on Monday evening. Police are examining CCTV footage and questioning people to establish the circumstances leading to the incident.
NHAI will introduce independent design checks for major bridges, viaducts and critical National Highway structures from December 1, 2026, to improve structural safety, quality and durability across highway projects.