Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, UP: The intense cold wave and dense fog sweeping through Uttar Pradesh have prompted the Lucknow district administration to revise school schedules to ensure the safety of students. According to the official order issued by District Magistrate Vishakh G., all pre-primary and nursery schools across boards will remain closed from December 24 to December 27. For students in classes 1 to 8, schools will now open at 10:00 AM and operate until 3:00 PM during this period. The extreme cold and thick morning fog have caused difficulties for school-going children and their parents, particularly during commute hours. On Monday, the city saw sunlight after several days, and similar weather conditions are expected in the coming days, prompting the administration to take precautionary mea...

Lakhimpur Kheri, UP: A shocking case of honor killing has emerged from Lakhimpur Kheri, where a young man was shot dead by his fiancée’s brother with the help of a friend. The incident reportedly stems from family opposition to the couple’s relationship and impending marriage. According to police, the victim, Ahmed Jahan, a resident of Palia, had been in a romantic relationship with a young woman from Lakhimpur city for the past three years. The couple was set to marry, but the bride-to-be’s brother, Khursheed, strongly opposed the union. The fatal incident occurred on December 18, when Khursheed reportedly saw his sister leaving a hotel with Ahmed Jahan. Enraged, he, along with his friend Ayaan, took Ahmed Jahan to a secluded area outside the city and shot him dead. The body was ...

Pilibhit, UP: A humorous yet politically charged moment went viral from the recent MP Sports Festival in Pilibhit, where several leaders, including Union Minister Jitin Prasad, participated in a 100-meter race. Former State Minister Hemraj Verma, in an attempt to overtake Jitin Prasad, stumbled and fell flat on his face. The incident was caught on camera and quickly spread across social media. The event took place at Gandhi Stadium in Pilibhit on Sunday. During the inauguration of the sports competition, Union Minister Jitin Prasad, along with other local representatives, joined the race. Eyewitnesses said that as Verma fell, spectators nearby couldn’t help but laugh at the unexpected mishap. Following the viral spread of the video, political debates have already begun. Hemraj Verma ...

Fatehpur, UP: In a tragic road accident in Fatehpur district, an elderly woman lost her life when the Bolero she was traveling in collided with a truck. The accident also left five others seriously injured. The vehicle was taking the ailing woman from Kaushambi to Kanpur for better medical treatment when the mishap occurred. Following the accident, the truck driver fled the scene. The deceased, 62-year-old Ikramun Nisha, was suffering from a serious illness and was under treatment in Prayagraj. On Monday morning, unable to get relief, her son Chand Babu, along with Kalim Ahmed, Ehsan Ullah, and daughter-in-law Raziya Begum, booked a Bolero with driver Dilip to take her to Kanpur for further treatment. The accident occurred around 7:00 AM near Mauhar village, on the Kanpur-Prayagraj h...

Greater Noida, UP: Thousands of farmers from six districts of Uttar Pradesh held a massive Mahapanchayat at Zero Point on the Yamuna Expressway on Monday, demanding action on issues arising from land acquisition. The gathering, organized under the banner of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), included farmers from Gautam Buddh Nagar, Bulandshahr, Aligarh, Hathras, Mathura, and Agra. BKU national spokesperson Rakesh Tikait led the protest. The farmers warned that if their demands are not addressed by 14 January, they will march to Lucknow to escalate their protest. Massive MobilizationFarmers began arriving at Zero Point from 10 AM, traveling in tractors, trolleys, and cars. Security was heightened with a large police presence to maintain order. The Mahapanchayat lasted approximately fiv...

Barabanki, UP: Pooja Pal, a young scientist from the small village of Agehara in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, is set to be honored with the prestigious Prime Minister’s Children’s Award for her remarkable contributions to science and innovation. The eighth-grade student has developed a dust-free thresher model aimed at protecting farmers’ health during crop harvesting. The award ceremony will be held on 26 December. District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi confirmed that, following approval from the central government, Pooja Pal from Agehara village in Sirauli Gauspur Tehsil will receive this honor. Her achievement has brought pride not only to Barabanki but to the entire state. Innovation for Farmers’ HealthPooja first gained attention when she designed the dust-free thresher to reduce ai...

Etawah, UP: A 22-year-old Dalit youth in Etawah set himself on fire after authorities arrived to evict him from his ancestral house following a court order, in a shocking incident that sparked chaos at the site. The youth, identified as Shivam Valmiki, was critically injured and later referred to Saifai Medical College for advanced treatment. Shivam lived with his family in a hereditary property located at Pakka Talab Chauraha in Etawah Sadar. A legal dispute over the house had been ongoing in the Civil Judge Junior Division Court, which recently ruled against him. Acting on the court’s decision, the Revenue Department, accompanied by Amin, Naib Tehsildar, other officials, and police personnel, arrived at the property to enforce eviction. As Shivam’s belongings were being removed, te...

Lucknow, UP: On the occasion of the 123rd birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Chaudhary Charan Singh, a grand Kisan Samman Diwas was organized in Lucknow on Tuesday. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the event as the chief guest and honored farmers, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), and agricultural scientists for their contributions to agriculture. The event also celebrated the enduring legacy of Chaudhary Charan Singh and his dedication to farmers’ welfare. Tractors Handed Over to FarmersDuring the ceremony, CM Yogi Adityanath handed over tractor keys to five farmers and flagged off 25 more tractors. The beneficiaries included Praveshika from Jalaun, Udham Singh from Shahjahanpur, Mukesh from Fatehpur, Shripal from Muzaffarnagar, and Jamaif Khan from ...

Kanpur, UP: In a disturbing case from Kanpur, a young woman has accused her step-brother of sexual assault, financial exploitation, and fraud. The victim approached the Chief Minister’s public grievance forum in Lucknow, seeking justice. The victim, who has been living with her 11-year-old brother following the death of their parents, alleged that her step-brother repeatedly harassed her. She claimed that when she initially approached the police station with her complaint, a police officer allegedly accepted money and failed to take action. Following her plea, the Chief Minister directed the Police Commissioner to submit a detailed report on the case. Family Tragedy and Living SituationThe victim resides in Kalyanpur Police Station area. Her father passed away on March 30, 2020, and ...

In a major boost to Uttar Pradesh’s infrastructure and industrial connectivity, the state government has approved the acquisition of 740 acres of land across 16 villages for the construction of a 74-kilometer-long Greenfield expressway linking Noida International Airport to the Ganga Expressway. The decision was announced as part of the state’s supplementary budget, which has allocated ₹1,246 crore for the project. The new expressway will begin from Siana in Bulandshahr and connect to the Yamuna Expressway near Film City in Yamuna City, providing a seamless corridor for freight, industrial supply chains, and passenger movement. About 21 kilometers of the expressway will pass through the Yamuna Authority area, including a 9-kilometer elevated section, with a 24-meter-wide service road pl...