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Ghaziabad: Fares for long-distance buses operating from Ghaziabad may soon increase, with the proposed development of the Kaushambi Bus Depot emerging as the primary factor behind the projected hike. As part of a major upgrade plan, operations at Kaushambi will shift temporarily, leading to added costs that transport operators are expected to pass on to passengers. PPP Model Work to Begin; Operations Shift to Anand Vihar Under the new Public–Private Partnership (PPP) model, redevelopment work at the Kaushambi depot is scheduled to begin early next year. During this period, all long-distance buses will be shifted to Delhi’s Anand Vihar Bus Terminal.To operate from Anand Vihar, Uttar Pradesh Roadways buses must pay parking fees to the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC). Operators are ex...

Ayodhya: A tragic road accident on the Ayodhya–Prayagraj Highway claimed the lives of three devotees and left 11 others seriously injured early Thursday morning. The incident occurred around 5 a.m. near Kalyan Bhadarsa village in the Purakalandar police station area, when a Bolero carrying pilgrims to Ayodhya rammed into a tractor-trolley. Police rushed to the spot upon receiving information and, with the help of local villagers, rescued the injured passengers. All 11 injured individuals were immediately transported to the district hospital for treatment. Doctors stated that the condition of several victims remains critical. CM Yogi Takes Cognizance Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and directed officials to accelerate relief effo...

Ghazipur: In a significant development, the MP-MLA Court in Ghazipur has dismissed the petition filed by Afsha Ansari, wife of deceased gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari, seeking the release of her seized property worth ₹9.44 crore. The property had been attached by the district administration under the Gangsters Act. Court Rejects Challenge to DM’s Attachment Order Afsha, through her counsel, had challenged the District Magistrate’s order issued under Section 14(1) of the UP Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, which allowed the authorities to confiscate the property. The court, after examining all records and evidence, ruled that the DM’s order was entirely legal and valid. According to the administration, investigations revealed that Mukhtar Ansari had purcha...