Uttar Pradesh

Residents of Uttar Pradesh will face an additional financial burden this December, as the Power Corporation has announced a 5.56% fuel surcharge on electricity bills. This surcharge has been imposed to adjust the fuel cost variation for September, according to the latest order issued by the department. As per the State Electricity Consumers’ Council, this additional surcharge means the Power Corporation will recover nearly ₹264 crore from consumers across the state during the month of December. Fuel Surcharge to Be Recovered from Consumers The Council has strongly questioned the demand-based tariff system, stating that it was initially introduced with the promise of reducing consumer expenses. However, the opposite appears to be happening, as consumers continue to face increased f...

In a major statewide crackdown, the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has intensified inspections in Lucknow’s leading malls after irregularities were recently detected in several well-known sweet shops. This time, the FSDA teams raided five prominent malls simultaneously and collected 58 food samples for laboratory testing. During the inspection, serious violations were found at Lulu Hypermarket, Gabru Di Chaap, and the KFC outlet at One Awadh Center Mall. All three establishments have been ordered to shut down immediately. They will remain closed for at least 15 days, and will only be allowed to reopen after rectifying the issues and clearing a fresh inspection. FSDA’s 14 state-level teams inspected food outlets at Phoenix Mall, Wave Mall, Emerald Mall, Fun Republic, One A...

A major disturbance erupted late Monday night on the campus of Banaras Hindu University (BHU), where a confrontation between students and security personnel escalated into heavy stone-pelting and vandalism. The clash, which lasted for nearly two hours, left more than 100 individuals injured, including both students and security staff. Police teams from multiple stations were deployed to control the situation and finally managed to push students back to their hostels. According to initial reports, the incident began near Rajaram Hostel after a vehicle allegedly hit a student. Angered by the incident, several students marched to the Proctor’s Office to lodge their protest. There, a heated argument broke out between the students and staff, which soon turned into a physical confrontation. ...

Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a noticeable shift in weather patterns as December begins. While the winter season has officially started, the state is yet to experience severe cold during the daytime. Bright sunshine continues across most districts, even as temperatures drop significantly after sunset. Clear Skies in Day, Sudden Chill After Dark According to meteorologists, the weather in both western and eastern UP is expected to remain clear on December 3, with shallow to moderate fog forming in the early morning hours. Despite the sunny days, nights are gradually becoming colder. From December 4 to 5, dry weather is likely to continue across the state, accompanied by morning fog. A similar pattern is expected between December 6 and 8, with no major change in conditions. Althoug...

In a serious incident from Uttar Pradesh’s Amethi district, students of the Kasturba Gandhi Residential School have levelled grave allegations of harassment against two teachers, prompting a protest and road blockade by parents. Students Allege Caste-Based Abuse and Mental Harassment According to the students, teacher Neetu Srivastava routinely subjected them to caste-based slurs and threatened to have their names removed from the school roster. They alleged that mental harassment had become a frequent ordeal inside the residential school. Rahil Baudh, a guardian of one of the students, submitted a written complaint at the local police station. Parents gathered in large numbers at the station and later blocked the road, demanding immediate action against the accused teachers. A...

In a landmark medical achievement for Fatehpur district, a heart attack patient received the costly ‘Tenecteplase’ injection—worth ₹40,000 to ₹50,000—completely free of charge at the District Hospital on Tuesday. This is the first time the life-saving drug has been administered without cost to any patient in the district. 52-Year-Old Man Saved After Sudden Heart Attack The patient, 52-year-old Jai Krishna from the New Tehsil locality under Sadar Kotwali area, experienced severe chest pain and suddenly collapsed on Tuesday morning. His worried family members rushed him to the District Hospital’s emergency department. Dr. Lavish, who was on duty, immediately examined his heartbeat and identified a critical heart attack condition. Realising the severity, he promptly informed Chief Me...

In a shocking incident from Hamirpur district of Uttar Pradesh, a police team was violently attacked on Tuesday evening while attempting to arrest accused individuals involved in an assault on a woman. The incident took place in Umarahat village under Kurara police station limits, leaving one constable critically injured. According to reports, Constable Ashish Maurya (28), resident of Kalyanpur, Mirzapur, and village watchman Jaipal Nishad had been dispatched by the Harolipur police outpost to investigate a complaint filed by a woman alleging assault by accused Mukesh and Yogesh, sons of deceased lakhna Nishad. Police Team Surrounded and Attacked As soon as the police team reached Kevtan Ka Dera in Umarahat village, the accused and their family members launched a sudden stone-pelt...

Banda, UP: Devotees in Banda and neighboring districts will soon get a rare opportunity to witness the divine discourse of Bageshwar Dham’s head priest, Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri. Known for his spiritual guidance and blessings, Shastri Ji has previously visited Chitrakoot to seek blessings from his guru, Ram Bhadracharya, but this will be his first visit to Banda for narrating the sacred Hanuman Katha. The grand event, scheduled from 16th to 20th January 2026, is being organized by the Bundelkhand Youth Foundation. Foundation founder Praveen Singh confirmed that following Shastri Ji’s recent discourse in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, he has formally agreed to conduct the Hanuman Katha in Banda. Preparations are already underway at full pace. A vast pandal is being constructed, along ...