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Lucknow: Following the passage of a Western Disturbance, Uttar Pradesh is experiencing a sharp drop in temperatures, intensifying the cold wave. Strong winds have further increased the feeling of chill across the state. According to the Meteorological Department, the weather in Uttar Pradesh has been fluctuating over the past few days. Clear skies, returning fog, and gusty winds have caused temperatures to vary, and such changes are expected to continue throughout February. This has resulted in cold mornings and evenings accompanied by a humid, uncomfortable sensation. After the Western Disturbance moved past Gujarat, the plains of Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow, witnessed a change in wind direction. Cold air flowing from the hills has lowered minimum temperatures and led to dense ...

Badaun, Uttar Pradesh: A deeply disturbing incident has emerged from the Dataganj area of Badaun district, where a six-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by two minors. The accused, aged eight and fourteen, have been taken into police custody, and an investigation is underway. Incident Details According to the FIR filed by the girl’s father, the incident occurred on February 4 around 2:00 PM. The child had gone to a nearby field when the two boys, residents of the same locality, allegedly committed the assault. The girl returned home covered in blood and narrated the horrific ordeal to her family. Police Response Upon receiving the report, local police immediately reached the scene and took both minors into custody. Circle Officer K.K. Tiwari also visited the statio...

Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh: In a major crackdown on fraudulent teachers, Bhadohi police have arrested Shailendra Kumar, a teacher accused of securing his position using fake documents, and sent him to jail. Authorities have also terminated his employment and initiated recovery of the salary he received during his tenure. The action comes amid a stringent directive from the Allahabad High Court, which ordered verification of appointments of all assistant teachers across the state within six months, following several cases of employment through fraudulent credentials. Shailendra Kumar, who served as an assistant teacher at Composite School, Kalik Mavai, had been under police surveillance for some time. Police Operation and Arrest On Wednesday, the Koirauna police received precise inform...

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: Uttar Pradesh continues to witness fluctuating weather patterns, with minimum temperatures dropping once again across the state. The Meteorological Department has advised residents to stay cautious amid changing conditions. Fog and Temperature Trends: Following clear skies after recent rainfall, several districts recorded a decline in minimum temperatures. The western disturbances influencing the region had earlier raised night temperatures to 14–15°C, but Wednesday saw a noticeable dip. Dense fog is now affecting 13 districts, disrupting rail and air travel. Areas experiencing moderate to dense fog include Lucknow, Noida, Ghaziabad, Bulandshahr, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Bareilly, Agra, Kanpur, and Prayagraj. Meteorologists expect the fog to lift as the day p...