Peeyush Khandelwal writes on a range of issues in western Uttar Pradesh – from crime, to development authorities and from infrastructure to transport. Based in Ghaziabad, he has been a journalist for almost a decade.
Articles by Peeyush Khandelwal
Security guard shoots dead armed thief in Ghaziabad after exchanging fire
Police said that the guard who opened fire with his 12 bore double-barreled shot gun was Bhoop Singh, a retired army soldier.
Updated on Aug 09, 2023 12:35 PM IST
2 electrocuted to death after truck touches electricity wires in Ghaziabad
Two truck drivers were electrocuted when their vehicle came into contact with an 11kV live wire in Ghaziabad, India. The truck caught fire and the drivers were pronounced dead at the hospital. The reason behind the incident is under investigation.
Updated on Aug 09, 2023 12:10 AM IST
Peeyush Khandelwal, Ghaziabad
Many private schools in Ghaziabad, Gautam Budh Nagar closed in protest
A parents’ association described the school closures as “pressure tactics” on the part of the private schools
Updated on Aug 09, 2023 12:08 AM IST
Many Ghaziabad private schools observe one-day closure over Azamgarh arrest
Ghaziabad Parents’ Association spokesperson Vivek Tyagi said they have asked the district education department officials to act against private schools that were closed
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 01:03 PM IST
Man mows down NHAI toll plaza employee to avoid paying in Noida
The toll staff worker, identified as Shekhar Yadav, has sustained multiple injuries, including a fractured leg, said officers
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 10:42 PM IST
Posters calling for boycott of Muslim traders up in Ghaziabad, 1 detained
The Bajrang Dal and Vishva Hindu Parishad held a protest outside the Nandgram police station after a man was detained for allegedly putting up the posters
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 10:38 PM IST
Ghaziabad: Man held for banners calling for boycott of Muslim traders
Police said that banners and posters were put up in Nandgram locality and near a farmhouse and that they were removed while two cases have been filed
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 04:11 PM IST
Car driver allegedly mows down toll plaza staff in UP’s Hapur
The incident was captured by the CCTVs installed at the toll plaza and police said a first information report has been registered for attempt to murder
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 01:56 PM IST
After man has affair with employee, his wife has her killed in Ghaziabad
On August 3, the body of the woman, Ragini, was discovered by the police below the over-bridge on the river Hindon in Muradnagar
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 12:10 AM IST
Peeyush Khandelwal, Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad police arrest two friends for fake kidnapping, demanding extortion from family
According to police, Shivam’s brother Shubham filed a missing complaint of his brother on July 31, saying that he had not returned home since July 30
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 11:43 PM IST
Family identifies woman found shot dead in Ghaziabad
Woman’s sister approached the police and alleged that three suspects Bunty Singh, his wife Rakhi, and her brother Amit Jatav for murdering her sister
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 11:41 PM IST
12-year-old injured after attacked by community dogs in Ghaziabad high-rise
Meanwhile, after taking note of the incident, the Ghaziabad municipal corporation said that they have sent a team to sterilize the community dogs in the high-rise
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 11:39 PM IST
Home guard posing as cop, arrested for extortion in Ghaziabad
The suspect was identified as Pinkal Singh, police said, adding that they have recovered ₹23,200 from his possession
Updated on Aug 05, 2023 12:00 AM IST
Ghaziabad: Residents protest as hundreds of houses on river Hindon floodplain face electricity disconnection
The police on the other hand said that they warned the protesters of legal action in case they continue blocking the roads in Ahimsa Khand and the CISF Road
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 02:16 AM IST
Car-borne gang targets about 18 cars in Indirapuram, flee with valuables and parts after breaking glasses
A gang of car thieves targeted at least 15-18 cars in Ghaziabad's Indirapuram locality, stealing engine control units, music systems, laptops, and other valuables. Two collective FIRs were registered and police are investigating with the help of CCTV footage.
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 02:12 AM IST
Peeyush Khandelwal, Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad: Woman booked for thrashing elderly man at Crossings Republik high-rise
The incident took place around 10.15pm on Tuesday and several residents of the high-rise have captured videos of the alleged attack
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 05:15 PM IST
Ghaziabad: 21-year-old man dies in first dengue-related death this season
The dengue tally in Delhi reached a five-year high this year after a total of 243 cases were reported till July 28– the highest for the period since 2018
Updated on Aug 02, 2023 01:26 PM IST
Flooding in Tronica City: Unit owners to bear huge indirect losses as industries department estimate only ₹30 crore
The district industries department received an assessment of approximately 250 units, estimating the losses at ₹30.02 crore. This estimation stands in stark contrast to the previous estimate of about ₹500 crore put forth by the industrial associations
Updated on Aug 01, 2023 11:37 PM IST
Ghaziabad: RRTS stations to have AI systems, police posts
The NCRTC has estimated a daily ridership of about 800,000 passengers once the entire 82km corridor gets operational. Officials said safety and security besides law and order becomes vital at stations and also for passengers
Updated on Aug 01, 2023 11:30 PM IST
Men, Gzb traffic police clash on road, viral videos prompt FIR after 12 days
The Ghaziabad police on Saturday booked eight to 10 men, including Ghaziabad municipal corporation’s sitting councillor, for the alleged assault on traffic police personnel at Chaudhary Morh on the intervening night of July 16/17
Updated on Jul 31, 2023 11:47 PM IST
After the flood, Ghaziabad families return to broken homes and few options
According to administration officials, 800-900 houses in Karhera were built on the Hindon floodplain, and the compensation amount may not be enough
Updated on Jul 31, 2023 11:43 PM IST
After 6-day shutdown, Ghaziabad substation up and running
Officials of UPPTCL said that they will now consider making arrangements to protect the 220kV Morti station, which is constructed adjacent to the river and on floodplains
Updated on Jul 29, 2023 11:38 PM IST
Local body polls: 35 petitions filed before district court alleging irregularities
The district’s nine local bodies, including the Ghaziabad municipal corporation, had gone to polls on May 11 to elect councillor/members of 294 wards and mayor/chairpersons of the nine local bodies. The results were declared on May 13
Updated on Jul 29, 2023 12:19 AM IST
Ghaziabad: Pending demarcation of river Hindon floodplain must expedite, say environmentalists
Officials from the UP irrigation department assert that this was not a case of “flooding,” but rather the river’s water entering the agricultural fields and newly constructed areas on the floodplain zones (FPZ).
Updated on Jul 29, 2023 12:15 AM IST
Ghaziabad: Infrastructure works, sludge obstructed free flow of river Hindon, say environmentalists
In 2010, the construction of a major overbridge began near Karhera. City-based environmentalist Vikrant Sharma approached the National Green Tribunal (NGT), raising concerns that mud and debris were being dumped on both sides of the bridge, narrowing the river’s natural flow and space
Updated on Jul 28, 2023 12:01 AM IST
Ghaziabad: Power crisis grips Karhera after Hindon flood submerges sub-station
The crisis escalated when the flooding of river Hindon, forced the officials of Uttar Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Limited (UPPTCL) to shut down a major 132kV electricity substation in Kanha Upvan in Ghaziabad’s Karhera, impacting supply to trans-Hindon areas
Updated on Jul 27, 2023 11:47 PM IST
Industrial units in Loni’s Tronica City face massive losses after flood submerges area
A survey was carried out by four teams, focusing on evaluating damage to stocks, machinery, equipment, and buildings, officials said, adding that a report detailing the losses will be submitted to the state government within the next few days
Updated on Jul 27, 2023 11:40 PM IST
Hindon flood crisis: Ghaziabad police keep vigil of locked houses in Karhera
The district administration officials said that the police are manning the four entry/exit points and allowing only those engaged in providing relief materials or essential services to enter
Updated on Jul 27, 2023 12:10 AM IST
Underground tunnelling for RRTS project to be completed in one month: NCRTC
The NCR transport corporation has completed tunnelling works in Meerut for the Regional Rapid Transit System project. The entire civil construction works for tunnelling are expected to be completed within a month. The project will connect Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut, with majority of the corridor being elevated. The project is estimated to cost ?30,274 crore and is set to open in March 2025.
Updated on Jul 26, 2023 05:47 PM IST
Hindon recedes, but homes still flooded in Ghaziabad
The discharge in the Hindon River was 27,000 cusecs on Tuesday afternoon at a level of 201.10 metres
Updated on Jul 26, 2023 05:41 PM IST
