In a shocking incident, a government school in Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur turned into a dance bar which has triggered an inquiry by the state government. The issue came into limelight after a video footage showing rows of students, two women dance to Bhojpuri music, surrounded by men showering cash on[Read More…]
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Bomb found on Akal Takht Express train in Amethi
In a shocking incident, the passengers of Akal Takht Express train were in a panic on Thursday after the recovery of ‘suspicious object’ from the AC-B3 coach of train number 12317. This caused the train to halt at Akbarganj Railway Station near Amethi in Uttar Pradesh. The Bomb Disposal Squad[Read More…]
Video: Principal brutally thrashes students for complaining about heat
Video of a principal thrashing a student has flooded the internet. The footage is of a school in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. In the video, the students are seen lined up against a wall and beaten by the teacher with a wooden cane. The first student in the video is seen[Read More…]
Lucknow ensnared by swine flu, 135 cases reported
Various parts of Lucknow have been hit by the deadly swine flu and with six fresh cases this week, making it a total of 135 cases. Lucknow accounts for over 40 percent of the 313 cases in the state. “Twenty-six samples were submitted on Saturday to KGMU’s lab. The report[Read More…]
Those leaving SP must give no excuse: Akhilesh Yadav
While many MLC’s are recently resigning from their respective parties and joining the BJP party, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, on Monday said that those who wanted to go should go, without offering any excuse, so that he could ascertain who was with him in “bad times”. Talking about[Read More…]
Suspected Bangladeshi terrorist arrested from Muzaffarnagar
On Sunday, the Uttar Pradesh Anti Terrorist Squad arrested Abdullah, a suspected Bangladeshi terrorist associated with Islamic extremist group Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) from Muzaffarnagar. According to Indian Express reports, an ATS team arrested Abdullah from Kutesara locality in Charthawal area of Muzzafarnagar district. Abdullah was staying in Deoband area[Read More…]
SC gives green signal for the appointment of over 3500 Sub-Inspectors in UP Police
The Apex Cort has cleared decks for the selection of 3500 sub-inspectors and Platoon Commanders in Uttar Pradesh Police, which has been stalled for over six years. The Supreme Court stayed the directions passed by both benches of the High Court at Allahabad and Lucknow from time to time and[Read More…]
Toilet Ek Prem Katha declared tax free in Uttar Pradesh by CM
Toilet Ek Prem Katha stars Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar were in Lucknow today to promote their upcoming film and also to spread awareness about the importance of building toilets and putting an end to defecation in the open — a message he is giving out with his forthcoming film.[Read More…]
UP man posted a video says will beat those who hurt religious sentiments
A resident of Uttar Pradesh, who was accused of kidnapping and beating up a boy for allegedly making memes of gods and goddesses, gave a clarification over the viral video he made. He confirmed that he has also filmed the video to show what could happen if one hurts religious[Read More…]
Congress opens “State Bank of Tomato”, unique way to protest against rising prices
The tremendous increase in the price of tomato is not hidden from everyone. As per data released by consumer affairs ministry, tomato prices in metros were ruling at Rs95/kg in Kolkata, Rs92/kg in Delhi, Rs80/kg in Mumbai and Rs55/kg in Chennai on July 29. There has been no decrease in the[Read More…]
Uttar Pradesh: Muslim groups welcome decision to make marriage registration mandatory
After the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved the proposal to make registration of marriages mandatory including Nikaah, it has been widely appreciated by the Muslim organisation. However, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) said that there should be no provision that unregistered marriages are equivalent to no marriage. The[Read More…]
Muslim organisations welcome UP govt decision to make marriage registration mandatory
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet’s approval to a proposal making registration of all marriages, including the Nikaah, mandatory has been largely welcomed by Muslim organisations in the state. However, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) said there should be no provision that unregistered marriages are equivalent to no marriage. President of the[Read More…]
Uttar Pradesh: Shiksha Mitra’s withdraw protest
The ‘Shiksha Mitras’ who have been protesting in the streets against the state government in the last one week, withdrew their protests on Tuesday after a meeting with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. After a three hours meeting with Adityanath and Minister of State for Basic Education Anupama Jaiswal, the protest[Read More…]
BJP has no role to play in whatever had happened in Bihar: Amit Shah
BJP chief, Amit Shah on Monday has said that his party had no role in resignation of Nitish Kumar. “Nitish Kumar resigned because of his differences with Lalu Prasad Yadav and intolerance against corruption. BJP has no role to play in whatever had happened in Bihar,” he said. Shah was[Read More…]
SP MLCs resigns clearing path for Yogi Adityanath induction into UP legislature
Uttar Pradesh chief minister, Yogi Adityanath need not contest an election to become a member of the legislative assembly as the two members of the Samajwadi Party has already resigned. Legislative council members (MLCs) Bukkal Nawab and Yashwant Singh quit their memberships on Saturday. Sources say more resignations from the[Read More…]
Uttar Pradesh: Road safety drive launched to ensure safe driving across state
Expressing concern over the deaths and other mishaps due to road accidents, the state traffic directorate has decided to launch a two-week statewide road safety drive from Friday in Lucknow. The decision comes after chief minister, Yogi Adityanath expressed concern for increasing deaths in road accidents in Uttar Pradesh. Secretary,[Read More…]
CBI probe into Gomti riverfront project: Uttar Pradesh government
The Uttar Pradesh government has recommended a CBI probe into ‘irregularities’ in Rs 1503 crore Gomti River Front project. “Gomti River Front case has been referred to the CBI. We hope the CBI will soon take over the case and begin investigations,” said state home secretary Bhagwan Swaroop. A FIR[Read More…]
Babri Masjid dispute: SC to decide on early hearing
The Apex Court, on Friday, agreed to give an early hearing to the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute case on a plea by BJP parliamentarian Subramanian Swamy. Swamy had suggested the matter asking for an urgent hearing in the case. A bench consisting of Chief Justice of India JS Khehar and[Read More…]
Mayawati likely to be Mahagathbandhan candidate in UP: Sources
After resigning from the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday evening, political corridors are now abuzz with speculations over BSP supremo, Mayawati’s next move. Mayawati is likely to contest the by-poll to the Phulpur Lok Sabha seat, which will be vacated by sitting MP, Keshav Prasad Maurya, who is now deputy chief minister in[Read More…]
No non-veg food in Greater Noida for a week: Here’s how people reacted!
In a shocking incident, Uttar Pradesh police have asked local roadside vendors and restaurant owners in Greater Noida (Dadri) not to serve or prepare non-vegetarian dishes including eggs as Kanwariyas prefer only pure vegetarian food, on Wednesday. The officials have justified its decision saying that the number of pilgrims returning[Read More…]
Power demand-supply gap haunts Uttar Pradesh
Even after combating the power demand last year, the demand-supply gap seems to be increasing again in Uttar Pradesh. The union power ministry’s recent report on power supply positions in the country shows UP to have experienced a peak demand-supply gap of 4.1% during the first quarter of the current[Read More…]
UP govt to scrap “wasteful projects” of SP regime, says State Agriculture Minister
Agricultural minister Surya Pratap Sahi claimed that funds allocation to “wasteful projects” of previous Uttar Pradesh government has been “stopped” to create resources for farm loan waiver scheme. Further adding that the UP government is concerned and sensitive to the needs of the farmers and will take every possible step[Read More…]
Uttar Pradesh: New caste war arrives as 152 of the 312 new law officers are Brahmins
Nearly half of the 312 law officers appointed by Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh on 7 July belong to the Brahmin caste. The reason can be any, but it clearly displays a severe case of casteism. This move is seen as a bid by the ruling dispensation to appease the sentiments[Read More…]
Explosive in Uttar Pradesh Assembly a terror conspiracy: Yogi Adityanath
On Friday, an explosive was found by the security personnel with the help of dog squad on 12 July in the premises of Uttar Pradesh assembly. After this major security breach, chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath called for a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the matter calling[Read More…]
Will ensure that those affected by flood will get necessary relief: CM Adityanath
UP CM Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that his government is seriously initiating flood control measures and all departments have been directed to take necessary precautions. “The departments concerned should start necessary preventive works to protect villages from floods and funds will be provided to them. Our government is serious[Read More…]