Greater Noida: The District Consumer Commission of Greater Noida has directed the Media Village Co-operative Housing Society Limited to hand over a villa to applicant Raju Sharma within 60 days, resolving a dispute over delayed possession and extra charges. Case BackgroundRaju Sharma, a resident of Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, had applied for a villa in the society and paid ₹27.90 lakh out of the total agreed price of ₹28.53 lakh. Despite this, possession was not granted. Later, the society claimed that Sharma owed an additional amount—first ₹63,195, later increased to ₹2.30 lakh. Sharma filed a complaint with the Consumer Commission citing incomplete construction and the society’s demand for extra charges beyond the agreed price. During the hearing, the society argued that after adding s...

Ghaziabad: A tragic accident on National Highway-9 in Ghaziabad has claimed the lives of three minors. The incident occurred in the Vijaynagar police station area, where a high-speed bike collided with a truck, resulting in the instant death of all three youths. Authorities at the scene confirmed that the bike was reportedly moving at a very high speed at the time of the collision. Dial 112 emergency responders rushed to the site and transported the victims’ bodies for post-mortem examination. Police are actively investigating the incident and are currently searching for the truck driver involved. Further updates on the case are awaited.

Lucknow: Homebuyers and landowners in Uttar Pradesh have a new reason to take note—property circle rates will now be determined based on the location of the land. Plots closer to main roads will carry higher rates, while those farther away will be priced lower. The Stamp and Registration Department has implemented a uniform standard for calculating circle rates across the state, making the process more transparent and reflective of actual land utility. End of Old SystemEarlier, circle rates were divided into 14 categories, with interpretations varying from district to district. The new system simplifies this to 15 universal categories, which will be applicable across all districts. A software tool is also being developed so citizens can easily calculate their property value online by en...

Lucknow: With temperatures expected to drop in the coming days, District Magistrate Visakh Iyer reviewed winter preparedness measures for the city, focusing on night shelters, hospitals, and gaushalas (cow shelters). He emphasized that no citizen, especially the poor or needy, should have to spend nights in the cold, and directed officials to ensure all shelters are fully operational with essential facilities such as beds, blankets, clean water, toilets, and adequate lighting. During a key meeting held at the Collectorate Auditorium on Tuesday, DM Iyer instructed that all permanent and temporary shelters be repaired and readied for public use. Separate arrangements for men and women were also ordered. According to P.O. Duda, currently eight shelters are operational under the Duda initia...