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Rampur, Uttar Pradesh – In an unusual and chaotic incident in Shahabad locality, Rampur, a group of monkeys caused financial loss to a local resident while sparking a frenzy among neighborhood children. Hamid, a resident of Bedan Mohalla, had spread nearly ₹1 lakh on his rooftop to dry after the notes were soaked. At that moment, a troop of monkeys arrived, picked up the notes, and began tossing them from the roof. Seeing the notes rain down, several local children rushed to grab them, and in the commotion, approximately ₹21,500 went missing. The incident quickly became the talk of the neighborhood, with locals expressing both astonishment at the monkeys’ antics and frustration at the children’s opportunistic behavior. Some even urged the children’s guardians to return the notes, but a ...

Ghaziabad, UP – The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) is leaving no stone unturned in its ambitious plan to develop the new Harnandipuram Township, with an estimated investment of ₹1,200 crore. The project involves acquiring 336 hectares of land from farmers, and the authority is offering compensation four times higher than the prevailing circle rates to ensure smooth acquisition. Notably, the land is being purchased directly through mutual consent with farmers, rather than through coercion. The township development will require land from eight villages, with Nagla Firoz Mohanpur commanding the highest rates. Farmers in this village are being compensated at ₹7,200 per square meter. So far, around 55 hectares of land have been officially transferred to the GDA, while the acquisition ...

Ghaziabad, UP – Residents of Rajnagar Extension in Ghaziabad have taken a bold stand against years of neglect, highlighting the deteriorating condition of roads in the area. Thousands of families, frustrated with inaction by authorities, have put up large banners across society gates declaring: “No facilities, no tax; no road, no vote.” Societies including Nilaya Green, Sanchar Residency, and Meadow Vista, among others along Hum Tum Road, have joined the protest. Local resident Murarilal Sharma said, “The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) developed Rajnagar Extension but then turned a blind eye to providing basic amenities. Builders sold flats by showing only a bright picture, forcing us to live a dramatic and challenging life.” Residents claim they have been demanding road const...