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NEW DELHI (Bernama): At least 13 people were reported killed and 70 injured in a vehicle pileup on an expressway in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday. Many victims were charred to death in the accident involving seven buses and three cars on the Yamuna Expressway between Delhi and Agra. The collision occurred in the Mathura district due to low visibility caused by dense fog around 4.30 am, a police official said. Videos of the accident posted on social media showed several vehicles engulfed in flames. Dozens of injured people were being treated for burns at various hospitals. -- Bernama
LUCKNOW: Following the Yamuna Expressway accident, which claimed 13 lives in the Mathura stretch, UP CM Yogi Adityanath reviewed expressway safety with NHAI and state highway officials on Wednesday. He ordered stricter measures to avert any such incident in future under foggy conditions. CM directed the authorities concerned to increase patrolling, field inspections, deployment of teams at all black spots, installation of reflectors, and 24×7 availability of cranes and ambulances on expressways. The highway authorities in the state intensified safety measures on expressways and national hig ...Read More >
Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 16 (ANI): At least four people lost their lives and 25 others sustained injuries after several buses caught fire following a massive collision on the Delhi-Agra Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district during the early hours of Tuesday, officials said. According to the police, the accident occurred at Yamuna Expressway's Milestone 127 amid low visibility caused by dense fog. Soon after the incident, police teams and fire department personnel rushed to the scene to carry out rescue and relief operations. As many as 11 fire tenders were deployed t ...Read More >
"We have decided to set up a Centre of Excellence in GBU, and this will be discussed and finalised in the board meeting next week. The aim of this facility will be to impart quality education," said Krishna Karunesh, chief executive officer of the Noida authority,told HT. According to officials, the project will further encourage the research ecosystem at the university and help position Noida as a hub for high-end scientific development. Notably, semiconductors are used to manufacture componen ...Read More >
Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 16 (ANI): At least four people lost their lives and 25 others sustained injuries after several buses caught fire following a massive collision on the Delhi-Agra Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district during the early hours of Tuesday, officials said. According to the police, the accident occurred at Yamuna Expressway's Milestone 127 amid low visibility caused by dense fog. Soon after the incident, police teams and fire department personnel rushed to the scene to carry out rescue and relief operations. As many as 11 fire tenders were deployed t ...Read More >
In a big win for the Uttar Pradesh government, the Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the validity of land acquisition initiated by Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) for the integrated development of the Yamuna Expressway and its adjoining areas in Gautam Budh Nagar. Rejecting a batch of appeals and the cross-appeals filed by the landowners and YEIDA, a Bench comprising Justices B.R. Gavai and Sandeep Mehta said that the objective of the acquisition was to integrate land development with the Yamuna Expressway's construction, thereby promoting overall growth and serving t ...Read More >
Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 16 (ANI): Bodies of those killed in a major accident on the Delhi-Agra Expressway were brought in body bags to the postmortem facitility in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura on Tuesday, as authorities continued efforts to ascertain the exact death toll and identify the deceased. At least four people lost their lives, and 25 others sustained injuries after several buses caught fire following a massive collision on the Delhi-Agra Expressway in Mathura district during the early hours today. Also Read | Uttar Pradesh Shocker: Man Kills Live-In Partner, Returns Hom ...Read More >
The Noida Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for commuters in view of the ongoing Bauma Conexpo India 2024 at the Expomart in Greater Noida. To ensure smooth traffic flow, diversions are in place from December 10 to December 14. Commuters are advised to plan their travel accordingly. Chilla Red Light to Greater Noida: Traffic via the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway will be diverted from Sector 14A Flyover to Gol Chakkar Chowk, Sector 15. Commuters can use the DSC Marg to reach their des ...Read More >
Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 16 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a road accident on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura district. At least four people lost their lives and 25 others sustained injuries after several buses caught fire following a massive collision on the Delhi-Agra Expressway during the early hours of Tuesday. Describing the incident as "extremely tragic and heart-rending," the Chief Minister extended his condolences to the families of the deceased. In a post X, CM Yogi wrote, "The loss of ...Read More >
Dense fog across Delhi NCR caused a massive multi vehicle pile up on the Delhi Mumbai Expressway near Nuh on Monday, killing at least four people and injuring several others. According to Times of India reports, extremely low visibility triggered chain collisions, once again highlighting winter road safety risks. NEW DELHI: Thick fog enveloped Delhi NCR early Monday, leading to a devastating multi vehicle crash on the Delhi Mumbai Expressway near Nuh that claimed at least four lives and left sev ...Read More >
Noida: Property values along the Yamuna Expressway have reportedly witnessed a remarkable transformation over the past five years, propelled by large-scale infrastructure projects and the impending launch of the Noida International Airport at Jewar. Once considered a peripheral stretch of the National Capital Region (NCR), the corridor has rapidly evolved into one of its most sought-after real estate destinations. A recent study by property consultancy InvestoXpert, as reported by Hindustan Times, shows that apartment prices in the region have increased by 158 per cent between 2020 and 2025. ...Read More >
Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 16 (ANI): Bodies of those killed in a major accident on the Delhi-Agra Expressway were brought in body bags to the postmortem facitility in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura on Tuesday, as authorities continued efforts to ascertain the exact death toll and identify the deceased. At least four people lost their lives, and 25 others sustained injuries after several buses caught fire following a massive collision on the Delhi-Agra Expressway in Mathura district during the early hours today. According to officials, unspecified number of body bags reached the postm ...Read More >
Delhi- Noida travel may get faster with the 10-lane Yamuna Pushta Road project linking Mahamaya Flyover to Noida International Airport in Jewar. Noida: In a major push to prepare for rising traffic in the region, the Noida Authority has unveiled a new plan which will bring happiness to the people of the Delhi National capital region (NCR). In the recent development, the authority has launched an ambitious plan to transform the Yamuna Pushta Road into a 10-lane corridor. Here are all the details you need to know about the new 8-10 lane corridor project launched by the Noida authority and how i ...Read More >
Synopsis- The Jewar International Airport is set to for domestic flights and cargo operations in September 2025, as it has seen an upsurge in real estate value in western Uttar Pradesh. With land prices doubling, there is an increase in demand for both residential and industrial spaces. Along with government initiatives in improving the infrastructure with upcoming expressways, RRTS corridors, and urban development plans, Jewar is all set to become an upcoming economic hub. The geography of western Uttar Pradesh is set to undergo a historic change as Noida International Airport in Jewar gets ...Read More >
Agra: Thirteen people were charred to death and more than 100 suffered injuries in a deadly pile-up involving 18-19 vehicles - including eight passenger buses, cars and SUVs - on the Yamuna Expressway in UP's Mathura district early Tuesday.The accident was reported around 3.40am near milestone 127 under Baldeo police station. Sources said a car and a bus first collided, and as these two vehicles stopped on the road, others coming from the Agra side and heading towards Noida started piling up one ...Read More >
New Delhi: Following the inauguration of the Noida International Airport (NIA), UPEDA has now accelerated the construction of a 'Link Expressway'. This will serve as a connecting link between the Yamuna Expressway and the Ganga Expressway. The move will ensure easy and fast connectivity to the newly inaugurated Noida Airport which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 28. The flights from the airport are scheduled to begin from mid-April. UPEDA will prepare a detailed project report (DPR) for the Link Expressway by May and will submit it to the government for approval. The ...Read More >
The incident took place on Sunday evening. Thousands of vehicles passed the Fatehabad toll plaza on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway without paying a toll on Sunday after employees went on a strike and opened the gates for free movement, over the denial of a Diwali bonus. Visuals from the spot showed the vehicles cross the toll both without any tax payment in an unprecedented incident that is believed to have caused losses worth several lakhs of rupees to the Union Government. The Expressway serves ...Read More >
Air pollution in Noida deteriorated severely after the weekend. Noida's air continues to remain in the 'severe' category on Monday morning as well, as readings hit the ceiling of 499 at the city's Sector 116 station, as of 8 am, according to Central Pollution Control Board's data. At Noida's Sector 125 station, the AQI was recorded at 456; it was 432 at the Sector 62 station; and 488 at Sector 1, as of 8 am on Sunday morning. Similar air pollution conditions persisted in neighbouring Greater No ...Read More >
Mumbai: A tragic accident occurred in Borivali on December 15, 2025, where two 19-year-old students died after their bike lost control while returning from college. This incident occurred on the Sudhir Phadke Bridge when the duo were on their way home from their college in Mira Road. Deceased identified as Jenil Thumar and Mehak Nirman bike lost control while their bike was on full speed. According to FPJ their bike reportedly skidded at a curve on the bridge. The two-wheeler crashed into the boundary wall, throwing them both on the other side of the road. Tragically, they came under a privat ...Read More >
With Noida International Airport set to begin domestic and cargo operations in two months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's inauguration on Saturday, commuters who are hoping to use the airport in the future expressed concern Monday about the lack of affordable public transport options to reach the new facility from Delhi-NCR towns. "If I take a private cab from Noida or Delhi, it will cost around ₹1,500- ₹2,000 to Noida airport. Traveling back from the airport to nearby towns will also b ...Read More >
Singapore/Lucknow, Feb 24 (PTI) On the second day of his Singapore visit, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath presented a comprehensive roadmap, outlining initiatives aimed at transforming the state into a USD 1 trillion economy during the Invest UP Mega Road Show. He described the state's 'Triple S' model (Safety, Stability, and Speed) as the biggest guarantee for investment. Adityanath said that today, Uttar Pradesh has not only become the land of possibilities but also the land of performance. "In the past 9 years, we have not only created an atmosphere of security in Uttar Prad ...Read More >