Massive jam at Delhi-Noida border after farmers' protest

Commuters had to face a harrowing time today when protesting farmers blocked an entry point to Noida near Delhi, throwing traffic out of gear.

  • Commuters had to face a harrowing time today when protesting farmers blocked an entry point to Noida near Delhi, throwing traffic out of gear.
    Commuters had to face a harrowing time today when protesting farmers blocked an entry point to Noida near Delhi, throwing traffic out of gear.
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  • The road connecting Noida to Delhi near Mayur Vihar became chock-a-block with vehicles standing bumper to bumper. The 15-km traffic jam stretched from Akshardham Temple to Noida Expressway.
    The road connecting Noida to Delhi near Mayur Vihar became chock-a-block with vehicles standing bumper to bumper. The 15-km traffic jam stretched from Akshardham Temple to Noida Expressway.
  • The farmers were demanding an increased compensation from the Noida administration as ordered by the Allahabad High Court for the land they have taken for various projects. The farmers say the authorities have not complied.
    The farmers were demanding an increased compensation from the Noida administration as ordered by the Allahabad High Court for the land they have taken for various projects. The farmers say the authorities have not complied.
  • The High Court had ordered that the farmers be given 10 per cent of the value for developed land and 64 per cent interest.
    The High Court had ordered that the farmers be given 10 per cent of the value for developed land and 64 per cent interest.
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  • The traffic jams lasted for hours and the effect spilled over to the Delhi-Noida Direct or DND flyway connecting Noida to Delhi.
    The traffic jams lasted for hours and the effect spilled over to the Delhi-Noida Direct or DND flyway connecting Noida to Delhi.
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