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Everything you need to know about Sec-16 Noida: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Sec-16 Noida: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Amity physiotherapy OPD to provide free services to all strata of society

May 22, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Noida, May 22 (ANI): Amity University added yet another feather to its cap by launching free "Physiotherapy OPD" at the Amity campus in Noida on Wednesday.

Green Tribunal issues notices for damage to Dadri wetlands

May 22, 2013 at 4:22 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Concerned over destruction of Dadri wetlands in the National Capital Region (NCR), the National Green Tribunal Wednesday issued notices to the union environment ministry and others for failing to take steps to protect the area.

Voltage fluctuations slow down Metro blue line

May 22, 2013 at 11:02 AM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Thousands of Delhi Metro commuters were hit Wednesday morning with voltage fluctuations forcing trains on the blue line to run at a restricted speed.

Talwar denies charge, evidence given by witnesses

May 20, 2013 at 9:18 PM

Ghaziabad, May 20 (IANS) Murdered teenager Aarushi's father and accused Rajesh Talwar Monday answered 231 questions in a court here and denied the allegations of his involvement in the crime while claiming that the CBI was influencing witnesses.

Conservationists hail decision to ban dolphineriums

May 18, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Panaji, May 18 (IANS) Animal conservationists have hailed the central government's decision to ban dolphineriums in India, even as several states had been gearing up for parks and zoos with captive dolphins as the star attraction.

Aarushi case: Rajesh Talwar records statement

May 17, 2013 at 11:26 PM

Ghaziabad, May 17 (IANS) Recording his statement in the Aarushi-Hemraj murder case, accused and Aarushi's father Rajesh Talwar Friday answered questions raised by the court from the evidence of the witnesses.

Aarushi, Hemraj murders: a timeline of the case (To go with: Will Aarushi, Hemraj murders be myste

May 15, 2013 at 6:38 PM

- May 16, 2008: Aarushi Talwar, the daughter of dentist couple Rajesh and Nupur Talwar, found dead with her throat slit in the bedroom of her Noida home.

Will Aarushi, Hemraj murders be mysteries forever?

May 15, 2013 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Who killed Aarushi Talwar and Hemraj? Five years after the 14-year-old was found with her throat slit in her Noida home along with the family's domestic help, there is still no answer to who committed the murders most foul.

Woman falls from second floor of Greater Noida mall, critical

May 15, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Noida, May 15 (IANS) A woman was injured critically Wednesday when she fell from the second floor of a mall in Greater Noida, police said here.

Volkswagen Polo R Cup drivers test at BIC

May 14, 2013 at 8:14 PM

Greater Noida, May 14 (IANS) Volkswagen Motorsport India organised a pre-season test for the Polo R Cup drivers at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC).

Mercedes planning to launch entry-level SUV in India

May 14, 2013 at 4:06 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Taking note of India's rising obsession with SUVs (Sports Utility Vehicles), Mercedes-Benz Tuesday hinted at launching a new entry-level SUV to compete with the likes of BMW X1, Audi Q3 and the soon-to-be-launched Volvo V40 Cross Country.

Aarushi murder case: Special CBI court to record Talwars' statements

May 14, 2013 at 10:38 AM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): A special CBI court in Ghaziabad will today record the statements of dentist couple Rajesh and Nupur Talwar in connection with the murder case of their daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj.

SC pulls up Talwar's for calling 14 witnesses

May 13, 2013 at 12:22 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday has come down hard on Drs. Rajesh and Nupur Talwar for asking14 witnesses to record their statements before a trial court in connection with the murder of their daughter Aarushi.

CBI court rejects Talwars' plea for adjournment

May 8, 2013 at 6:40 PM

Ghaziabad, May 8 (IANS) A CBI court here Wednesday rejected the Talwars' application for adjournment of recording the statement of accused dentist couple Rajesh and Nupur Talwar in the Aarushi-Hemraj double-murder case.

Akhilesh seeks Delhi Metro extension to Noida, Ghaziabad

May 8, 2013 at 5:28 PM

Lucknow, May 8 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Wednesday wrote to the central urban development minister to expedite the extension of the Delhi Metro Rail service in the state's National Capital Region (NCR).

Dolphinarium plans disallowed, PETA claims credit

May 8, 2013 at 4:00 PM

Panaji, May 8 (IANS) Active lobbying by animal rights groups has forced the central government to disallow dolphinariums in coastal states across the country, a leading NGO said Wednesday.

More couples going for pre-marital thalassemia test (May 8 is World Thalassemia Day)

May 8, 2013 at 2:24 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Anshu Gupta, a school teacher, ensured her fiance got himself tested for thalassemia before tying the knot so that their children don't suffer from the hereditary blood disorder. Doctors say many couples are now coming forward to undergo pre-marital thalassemia test.

Aarushi killing: Talwars want brakes on their deposition

May 7, 2013 at 8:16 PM

Ghaziabad, May 7 (IANS) Murdered teenager Aarushi Talwar's parents and accused - dentists Rajesh and Nupur - Tuesday filed an application in a court here seeking adjournment of the process of recording of their statements.

Aarushi killing: Talwars want brakes on their deposition

May 7, 2013 at 6:41 PM

Ghaziabad, May 7 (IANS) Murdered teenager Aarushi Talwar's parents and accused - dentists Rajesh and Nupur - Tuesday filed an application in a court here seeking adjournment of the process of recording of their statements.

Aarushi murder case: CBI court to record Talwars' statement today

May 7, 2013 at 10:40 AM

Ghaziabad, May 7 (ANI): The special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court hearing the Aarushi-Hemraj double murder case will record statements of the dentist couple Rajesh and Nupur Talwar here today.

Want to keep stress at bay? Join a laughter club (May 5 is World Laughter Day)

May 5, 2013 at 9:24 AM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) As dawn breaks, a group of men and women standing in a circle in a neighbouring park twirl their arms in the air, waddle like penguins and start laughing. They are part of an increasing number of people who are choosing laughter therapy to cure distress.

Aarushi case: Court rejects defence request to summon 13 witnesses

May 4, 2013 at 9:16 PM

Ghaziabad, May 4 (IANS) A court trying the Aarushi-Hemraj double murder case Saturday rejected the defence counsel's request to summon the then CBI joint director Arun Kumar and 12 other witnesses included in the original list but not brought to depose, the lawyer said.

Government taking measures to spur investment: PM

May 4, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Greater Noida, May 4 (IANS) The government is taking measures to spur investment and accelerate economic growth to 8 percent from the sluggish nearly 5 percent recorded in 2012-13, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Saturday.

Constrained by funds, ADB may cut lending to India

May 2, 2013 at 7:08 PM

Greater Noida, May 2 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is finding it difficult to maintain the current level of lending due to poor capital base and might cut financial support to countries like India, ADB President Takehiko Nakao said Thursday.

Proposed BRICS bank not a threat, says ADB

May 2, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Greater Noida, May 2 (IANS) The proposed BRICS development bank is not a threat to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and will instead complement the multilateral lending agencies, ADB president Takehiko Nakao said Thursday.

India to set up $1 bn innovation fund

May 2, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Greater Noida, May 2 (IANS) The Indian government has outlined a plan to set up Rs.5,000 crore (nearly $1 billion) fund to facilitate innovation and entrepreneurship, top official said Thursday.

India to host ADB board meet

May 1, 2013 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) board of governors, the highest decision-making body of the lending agency, will meet here May 4-5.

Mexico offers good opportunities for Indian auto firms: Ambassador

April 27, 2013 at 10:52 PM

Puebla (Mexico), April 27 (IANS) Mexico, the world's eighth-largest producer of automobiles and its fourth largest exporter, provides many opportunities for investment to Indian automotive companies, said Indian Ambassador Sujan R.Chinoy here.

Violence in Noida as security guard shoots two labourers

April 27, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Noida, April 27 (ANI): Angry labourers turned violent and set several vehicles on fire after a security guard at a builder's office opened fired and in the process injured two labourers in Noida on Saturday.

Labour unrest in Noida: One shot at by security guard

April 27, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Lucknow, April 27 (IANS) A security guard at a builder's office in Noida, abutting the national capital, Saturday opened fire at agitating labourers, who erupted in anger and pelted stones and set two vehicles on fire, police said. One labourer was injured in the firing.

Senior did not let me arrest Nupur Talwar: CBI officer

April 24, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Ghaziabad, April 24 (IANS) A CBI officer investigating the murders of Aarushi Talwar and Hemraj admitted during his cross-examination Wednesday that he was not allowed to arrest Nupur Talwar, Aarushi's mother and co-accused with her husband Rajesh Talwar.

Golf club used in Aarushi murder missing, sleuth tells court

April 23, 2013 at 9:48 PM

Ghaziabad, April 23 (IANS) A CBI investigator told a court here Tuesday that they could not recover the blood-stained clothes of teenager Aarushi's father and suspect Rajesh Talwar and a golf club which he allegedly used for killing her and their help Hemraj.

Jwala has no plans of partnering Ashwini

April 23, 2013 at 9:00 PM

Noida, April 23 (IANS) Ace Indian shuttler Jwala Gutta Tuesday said she has no plans of going back to her old-time doubles partner Ashwini Ponnappa for now and will stick with Mumbai's Prajakta Sawant.

Amity School students contribute to societal issues during "Youth Power 2012-13"

April 23, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Noida (UP), April 23 (ANI): It was impressive to witness the youth of the country talking so passionately and vociferously about the issues afflicting our society -"Supporting senior citizens", "Banning plastics", "Sanitation and hygiene issues", "Respecting Heritage" and "Food Adulteration" during Grand Finale of "Youth Power 2012-13" at Amity University Campus, Noida.

Chiranjeevi to inaugurate new campus of Tourism Management Institute at Noida

April 22, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 22 (ANI): Union Tourism Minister K. Chiranjeevi will inaugurate the new campus of Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITM) at Noida tomorrow.

Woman robbed of gold chain at gun point

April 20, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Noida, April 20 (IANS) A 51-year-old woman was robbed of her gold chain at gun point by two men on a motorcycle near her home here Saturday, the family said.

'Science and technology can strengthen India-China ties'

April 19, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Noida, April 19 (IANS) Synergies between India and China in the field of science and technology can strengthen ties between the two Asian giants, China's Science and Technology Minister Wan Gang said Friday.

Wooden wall may have muffled noise in Aarushi's room, court told

April 18, 2013 at 8:20 PM

Ghaziabad, April 18 (IANS) A CBI investigating officer in the Aarushi-Hemraj double murder indicated in a Ghaziabad court Thursday that plywood on walls and wooden floors in Aarushi's room could have prevented any noise from going out at the time of her killing, a lawyer said.

Aarushi murder: Sleuth unaware of surgical instrument's use

April 17, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Ghaziabad, April 17 (IANS) In the Aarushi-Hemraj double murder, a CBI investigation officer (IO) Wednesday admitted in a Ghaziabad court that he was not aware of any surgical instrument that could have been used to slit the throats of the victims.

Talwars killed daughter Aarushi, CBI witness tells court

April 16, 2013 at 6:12 PM

Ghaziabad, April 16 (IANS) A CBI investigator Tuesday told a Ghaziabad court, hearing the Aarushi-Hemraj double murder, that there were indications that the teenaged girl may have been killed in 2008 by her dentist parents Nupur and Rajesh Talwar.

Harness rain water, tribunal tells Delhi Metro

April 12, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Ghaziabad, April 12 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notice to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and six other government agencies for non-compliance of water harvesting on its railway stations in Delhi and NCR towns.

Honda launches entry-level Amaze, its first diesel car

April 11, 2013 at 5:08 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Japanese automobile major Honda's Indian subsidiary Thursday entered the diesel segment, launching its sedan Amaze, priced between Rs.5.99 lakh and Rs.7.60 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Eveready looking for joint venture partners

April 11, 2013 at 12:28 AM

Kolkata, April 11 (IANS) Eveready Industries India is looking for a willing joint venture partner to develop its properties in Hyderabad and Noida.

Trees cut for PM's Greater Noida visit

April 9, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Greater Noida, April 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Greater Noida next month would prove expensive for the city's green cover, environmentalists said here Tuesday.

Errant builder told to pay over Rs.50 lakh to flat applicant

April 9, 2013 at 10:30 AM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) A builder who failed to start a Greater Noida residential project on time has landed in trouble as a consumer court here has directed him to pay compensation of Rs.3 lakh and refund the over Rs.49 lakh cost of a flat to a complainant.

Five suffer serious burn injuries in Noida village fire

April 5, 2013 at 2:30 PM

Lucknow, April 5 (IANS) Five people, including a woman, sustained injuries when a fire broke out in a Noida village late Thursday night, police said. The incident took place after a gas cylinder leak in the Naya Bans village in Sector 20 of Noida.

Iron rods sticking out of truck pierce through car in Noida; one killed

April 5, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Noida, Apr 5 (ANI): One person was killed and two injured after iron rods protruding from a truck in Noida pierced through a car when it rear-ended the truck.

Fire damages Greater Noida chemical factory

April 3, 2013 at 12:13 PM

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 3 (ANI): A raging fire has damaged a chemical factory in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida area.

Undertrial shot dead in UP court, lawyer injured

April 2, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Lucknow, April 2 (IANS) An undertrial was shot dead and a lawyer was injured when unidentified assailants opened fire at them in the Hapur court complex Tuesday, police said.

UP to set up infrastructure development fund

April 2, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Lucknow, April 2 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh will soon set up an infrastructure development fund (IDF), Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav announced here Tuesday.

Dj Tiesto wows at Sunburn Noida

April 1, 2013 at 4:58 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (ANI): World's largest electronic dance music festival Sunburn made it large with DJ Tiesto playing for his fans at Noida.

Dhoni shares tips with his racing team

March 30, 2013 at 7:46 PM

Greater Noida, March 30 (IANS) India cricket skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's passion for bikes is quite well known. Thus, the two riders of his Mahi Racing Team India were in for a pleasant surprise when the he easily shifted gears while talking to them about the nuances of bike racing and its technical aspects.

Noida to get Rs.3,300 crore development bonanza

March 30, 2013 at 5:30 PM

Lucknow, March 30 (IANS) After a year, Noida is back on the development radar of the Uttar Pradesh government which is set to unveil projects next month worth Rs.3,300 crore for the development of the corporate hub, a senior official said. These will include steps to alleviate its chronic power shortage.

Delhi businessman shot in Rs.3 lakh heist

March 19, 2013 at 6:25 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) A 55-year-old businessman was shot and wounded here while resisting four assailants who robbed Rs.3 lakh from his shop, police said Tuesday. Three of the attackers have been arrested.

Hoax bomb call at Noida school

March 18, 2013 at 6:57 PM

Noida, March 18 (IANS) A hoax call of a bomb in a private school in Noida sent police in a tizzy Monday.

World Superbike organisers worried about Indian customs

March 18, 2013 at 6:50 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Superbike World Championship (WSBK) organisers Dorna are hoping the Indian customs would clear their equipment before November's inaugural WSBK round at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in Greater Noida.

Asian Cycling: Uzbek rider tops elite race

March 17, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Greater Noida, March 17 (IANS) Uzbekistan's Muradian Khalmuratov shot to fame by winning gold in the 156.2 km men's elite race on the concluding day of the Hero Asian Cycling Championships here Sunday.

Avantha Masters: Aiken takes three-shot lead

March 16, 2013 at 8:06 PM

Greater Noida, March 16 (IANS) Thomas Aiken, who chose golf ahead of cricket and tennis because it offered better scenery, could enjoy it even more Sunday as he grabbed a three-shot lead Saturday in the Avantha Masters at the Jaypee Greens Resort.

Asian Cycling: South Korea offers to train Deborah, Manorama

March 16, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Greater Noida, March 16 (IANS) India's best showing in the Hero Asian Cycling Championship is sending all the right signals as the Korean Cycling Federation for the Indian riders practice alongside their cyclists in the run-up to the 2014 Junior Track World Championship to be held in Seoul, followed by the Asian Games at Incheon in the same year.

Three die on Yamuna Expressway

March 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Lucknow, March 16 (IANS) Three people were killed Saturday on the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh when two trucks collided, police said.

Thai Chinnarat on fire at Avantha Masters

March 14, 2013 at 7:42 PM

Greater Noida, March 14 (IANS) Thailand's Chinnarat Phadungsil set the stage alight when he opened his campaign at the 1.8 million euro Avantha Masters with a sensational 11-under-par 61 here Thursday.

Dhoni's popularity reaches Afghanistan

March 14, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Greater Noida, March 14 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's popularity has spread to war-torn Afghanistan where cricket is slowly catching on with the masses.

Asian Cycling: Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan share honours on day two

March 14, 2013 at 6:06 PM

Greater Noida, March 14 (IANS) Uzbekistan's Muradian Halmuratov and Kazakh Daniil Fominykh won a gold each in the road races of the Hero Asian Cycling Championship being held here at the Buddh International Circuit Thursday.

Lahiri confident of defending Avantha Masters title

March 13, 2013 at 6:06 PM

Greater Noida, March 13 (IANS) Three-time Asian Tour winner Anirban Lahiri of India is confident his mental strength will make the difference as he goes in search of a back-to-back victory at the 1.8 million euro Avantha Masters which tees off here Thursday.

Delhi engineer found dead in Noida stadium toilet

March 13, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Noida, March 13 (IANS) An engineer was Wednesday found hanging in a toilet at a Noida stadium in Sector 21-A, the police said.

Pakistani cyclists find a way to cross Delhi limits

March 13, 2013 at 5:02 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The Pakistani cyclists taking part in the Asian Championships here have visas for only Delhi and were not sure whether they could go to Greater Noida in the neighbouring Uttar Pradesh state for the road races at the Buddh International Circuit.

Liang back on hunting ground at Avantha Masters

March 12, 2013 at 11:26 PM

Greater Noida, March 12 (IANS) China's Liang Wen-chong returns to the country of his record-breaking triumph ready to put up another winning performance at the Avantha Masters which tees off at the Jaypee Greens Golf Course here Thursday.

Ex-ITBP trooper kills self at Metro station

March 12, 2013 at 7:34 PM

Noida, March 12 (IANS) A retired commandant of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Tuesday committed suicide by jumping before a Delhi Metro train in this Uttar Pradesh town, police said.

Mithun eyes history at Avantha Masters

March 12, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Greater Noida, March 12 (IANS) Sri Lanka's Mithun Perera hopes his wish of winning his first Asian Tour title will come true when the 1.8 million euro Avantha Masters gets underway at the Jaypee Greens Golf Course here Thursday.

Thai Chawalit takes aim at Avantha Masters

March 11, 2013 at 3:15 PM

Greater Noida, March 11 (IANS) Thailand's Chawalit Plaphol is eager to build on his early success in Myanmar with a second Asian Tour victory at the Avantha Masters which starts Thursday.

Asian Tour stars set for Avantha Masters

March 10, 2013 at 1:31 PM

Greater Noida, March 10 (IANS) Asian Tour's leading players are set to reignite their battle with their rivals from the European Tour when the Avantha Masters tees off at the Jaypee Greens Golf Course next week.

Thai golfers keen on Avantha Masters

March 8, 2013 at 1:55 PM

Greater Noida, March 8 (IANS) A host of leading players from Thailand will attempt to create history by becoming the first from the country to win the Avantha Masters when the 1.8 million euro showpiece tees off at the Jaypee Greens Golf Course here next week.

Minor gang-raped in moving car in Greater Noida

March 6, 2013 at 5:31 PM

Noida, March 6 (IANS) A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and gang-raped in a moving car by four people in Greater Noida, police said Wednesday. Two of the accused have been arrested.

Shilpa Shetty named Wellness Icon, elated

March 2, 2013 at 6:59 PM

Greater Noida, Mar 2 (IANS) Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty was happy to be named the Wellness Icon at the NDTV Good Times Lifestyle Awards 2013 here Saturday.

Three arrested with rare snakes in Noida

March 2, 2013 at 6:51 PM

Lucknow, Mar 2 (IANS) Three people were arrested with two rare species of snakes worth around Rs.2 crore in the international market in Uttar Pradesh's Noida town late Friday, police said.

Another open track day at Buddh Circuit March 10

March 1, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Greater Noida, Mar 1 (IANS) The general public will get another chance to satisfy its need for speed when the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) hosts an open track day March 10.

Montgomerie to make Avantha Masters debut

February 26, 2013 at 2:19 PM

Greater Noida, Feb 26 (IANS) Colin Montgomerie, the most prolific British winner in European Tour history, will make his first appearance in the 1.8 million euro Avantha Masters golf event being held here March 14-17.

Goods worth Rs.50 lakh looted from Noida unit

February 25, 2013 at 11:07 PM

Noida, Feb 25 (IANS) About a dozen armed robbers looted goods and other articles worth over Rs.50 lakh from a factory in Noida, police said Monday.

Man held for trying to molest woman

February 24, 2013 at 2:03 PM

Noida, Feb 24 (IANS) The son of a retired IAS officer has been arrested on charges of attempting to sexually assault a young woman who had come to a hotel to learn yoga, police said Sunday.

Nationwide strike affects banks, transport; unions warn of more protests (Intro Roundup)

February 21, 2013 at 9:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) India's financial sector, including public-sector banks, were shut and transport affected in large parts of the country during the last day of a two-day nationwide strike called by trade unions Thursday to protest government's economic policies they say has led to inflation and job cuts.

Nationwide strike affects banks, transport; unions warn of more protests (Roundup)

February 21, 2013 at 7:46 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) India's financial sector, including public-sector banks, were shut and transport affected in large parts of the country during the concluding day of a two-day nationwide strike called by trade unions Thursday to protest government's economic policies they say has led to inflation and job cuts.

Violence mars trade unions strike, police baton charge protesting workers

February 21, 2013 at 7:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 21 (ANI): Violence marred the two-day nationwide strike called by the major trade unions, as police baton charged the protesting workers at various places who vandalized factories and took to streets on Thursday against government economic policies.

30 percent Noida industrial units resume work

February 21, 2013 at 5:46 PM

Noida, Feb 21 (IANS) A day after violence rocked this suburb of the national capital, 400 of the 1,200 industrial units resumed work Thursday on the second day of a nationwide strike called by major trade unions to check inflation, ensure jobs and enforce labour laws, an official said.

Assocham seeks security for factories

February 21, 2013 at 5:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Condemning the violence in Noida, Assocham secretary general D.S. Rawat Thursday pressed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav to immediately tighten security in the city.

Nationwide trade union strike enters 2nd day; govt orders to probe Noida violence

February 21, 2013 at 11:50 AM

The nationwide trade union strike of eleven major trade unions enter in 2nd day as it has hampered the daily life in some parts of the country while in other parts it got mixed response......................

Panel to probe Noida violence

February 21, 2013 at 9:52 AM

Lucknow, Feb 21 (IANS) A two-member panel has been formed to probe the violence in Noida that broke out on the first day of the two-day countrywide shutdown, leaving many people injured and property worth crores gutted, said authorities.

Noida, Ghaziabad partially hit by strike

February 20, 2013 at 8:16 PM

Noida/Ghaziabad, Feb 20 (IANS) The two-day nationwide strike called by major trade unions partially affected life in the National Capital Region towns of Noida and Ghaziabad Wednesday.

Response to strike overwhelming, say trade unions

February 20, 2013 at 7:21 PM

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Central trade unions Wednesday said that the first day of their nationwide strike in support of demands to contain inflation and employment generation had drawn "overwhelming response".

All-India strike hits financial sector, transport (Evening Lead)

February 20, 2013 at 5:53 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) India's financial sector was crippled and transport hit as large parts of the country ground to a halt Wednesday in response to trade unions calling for a two-day strike to demand concrete measures to check inflation, ensure jobs and enforce labour laws.

Trade union strike turns violent in Noida

February 20, 2013 at 2:49 PM

Noida, Feb. 20 (ANI): The two-day nationwide strike called by eleven major trade unions today, turned violent in some parts of Noida, adjoining national capital.

Workers turn violent in Noida

February 20, 2013 at 2:18 PM

Noida, Feb 20 (IANS) A two-day all-India industrial shutdown turned violent Wednesday as mobs of workers attacked factories that were open and set fire to vehicles of their owners as well as fire tenders.

Buddh Circuit to organise public track tour

February 18, 2013 at 6:01 PM

Greater Noida, Feb 18 (IANS) Most motorsport fans, who were confined to watching the action from the general stands at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC), now have the opportunity to take a sneak peek into the state-of-the-art Formula 1 facility.

Silverglades Delhi win Louis Philippe Golf Trophy

February 17, 2013 at 4:26 PM

Greater Noida, Feb 17 (IANS) Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) Order of Merit winner Shamim Khan and second placed Rashid Khan came up with a solid back nine performance to help Silverglades Delhi defeat DLF Gurgaon 3-0 to lift the second edition Louis Philippe at the Jaypee Greens Golf Resort here Sunday.

Coca Cola, Salman Khan launch career forum for youth

February 15, 2013 at 9:05 PM

Noida, Feb 15 (IANS) Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd. (HCCBPL) has partnered with actor Salman Khan's Being Human foundation to empower rural, educated and underserved youth, a statement said Friday.

Lawyer shot dead in court

February 15, 2013 at 4:10 PM

Greater Noida, Feb 15 (IANS) A lawyer was Friday found shot dead in the premises of a court in Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh.

Lawyer shot dead at Greater Noida court

February 15, 2013 at 1:21 PM

Greater Noida, Feb 15 (IANS) A lawyer was shot dead within the premises of a court in Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh, adjoining the national capital, Thursday night. The shooting came to light Friday morning when a sweeper found the body with bullet marks on it.

Buddh Circuit offers balloon ride, drive around

February 14, 2013 at 9:13 PM

Greater Noida, Feb 14 (IANS) Speed enthusiasts will now have the option of enjoying a bird's eye view at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) here when the Formula 1 track hosts an open track day Sunday, allowing general motorists to drive on the track.

Raymond chief Singhania aims to participate in Ferrari Challenge

February 12, 2013 at 6:03 PM

Greater Noida, Feb 12 (IANS) Raymond Limited chairman Gautam Singhania is aiming to race in Europe's Ferrari Challenge.

Jeev to lead Indian field at Avantha Masters

February 7, 2013 at 2:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Jeev Milkha Singh will again spearhead the home challenge at the fourth edition of the Avantha Masters, which will be played March 14-17 at a new venue, Jaypee Greens Golf Course in Greater Noida near here.

Abhinav Bindra motivated for more success

February 6, 2013 at 5:07 PM

Noida, Feb 6 (IANS) Venturing into the pizza business has not distracted Abhinav Bindra from achieving more in the world of shooting. India's only gold medallist at the Olympics plans to use 2013 as preparation for the major events lined up next year.