Greater Noida: A 14-year-old boy tragically died on Friday afternoon after he allegedly slipped and fell from the balcony of a 14th-floor apartment in a high-rise building in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

The incident took place at the 18-storey Paramount Emotions housing society in Sector 1, Greater Noida, around 3:00 p.m. The Class 7 student, who lived with his family, was home alone at the time of the incident.

The police are reportedly still attempting to speak with the parents to understand what happened, but they remain in a state of shock and have been unable to provide further details.

The post-mortem of the body was conducted and the police have launched a probe into the cause of the death.

So far, the police do not suspect any foul play or suicide.

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Mangalore, 12 August 2025: The NSS Unit of Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), Mangalore, organized an Anti-Drug and Anti-Ragging Awareness Programme on Tuesday, 12th August 2025, at Bearys Knowledge Campus (BKC), Mangalore. The programme was held under the theme “A Safe Mind. A Safe Campus. Say No to Ragging & Drugs,” aiming to spread awareness among students about the dangers of drug abuse and the importance of maintaining a ragging-free campus environment.

The event began at 10:00 A.M. with an invocation, followed by the Master of Ceremony conducted by Dr. Mohamed Kafeel Delvi, NSS Programme Officer, BIT, who extended a warm welcome to all the dignitaries and participants.

The programme was presided over by Dr. S.I. Manjur Basha, Principal of BIT. In his Presidential Address, Dr. Basha delivered a powerful and motivating speech, stressing the collective responsibility of students, faculty, and the institution in building a safe, inclusive, and drug-free campus. He highlighted the role of education in shaping responsible citizens and urged students to uphold values such as integrity, mutual respect, and cooperation.

Puneet Gaonkar, PSI, Konaje Police Station, delivered an informative and impactful session. He spoke about the harmful effects of drug abuse and the serious consequences of ragging. He also explained the legal aspects and shared real-life cases to help students understand the gravity of these issues. He encouraged students to be vigilant and proactive in creating a safe campus.

Mr. Ramesh, from the Police Department, also addressed the gathering. His brief yet meaningful talk focused on the importance of discipline, legal awareness, and mutual respect among students.

The programme was attended by several dignitaries, including:

  •  Arch. Khalil Razzak Shaik, Principal, Bearys Enviro Architecture Design School (BEADS)
  •  Prof. Prithviraj M, Director, BIT Polytechnic
  •  Mustafa Khaleel, Anti-Ragging & Anti-Drug Coordinator 
  •  Mr. Mohammed Gouse Asundi, Police Department

The programme concluded with a formal Vote of Thanks delivered by Dr. Mohamed Kafeel Delvi, followed by the National Anthem.