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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...

In a shocking incident from Varanasi, a 46-year-old auto-rickshaw driver brutally murdered his 26-year-old wife and dumped her body nearly 25 kilometers away in an attempt to destroy evidence. The case was cracked after police identified the victim through a tattoo on her hand. The accused, identified as Pradeep Mishra, took his wife Laxmi out on the pretext of a casual outing on the night of December 19. According to police investigations, he strangled her with a muffler at a deserted location and then repeatedly struck her face with a stone, disfiguring it beyond recognition. He later transported the body and disposed of it in a remote area. Police officials said the murder was the result of prolonged domestic discord triggered by Laxmi’s alleged relationship with another man. Duri...

Lucknow: In a major step to strengthen healthcare and medical education in Uttar Pradesh, the state cabinet has approved the formation of the UP Specialist Doctor & Medical Teacher Recruitment Board. The new board aims to streamline and expedite the recruitment process for doctors in hospitals and faculty members in medical colleges. Faster Recruitment ProcessPreviously, appointments of specialist doctors and medical teachers were conducted through the UP Public Service Commission, a process that could take 8–10 months for exams and additional six months or more for final appointments. Often, selected specialists would join other institutions before completing the formalities, leaving critical vacancies unfilled. With the new board in place, the recruitment process will be significa...

Agra: A serious controversy has erupted in Agra’s Kirawali police station after allegations surfaced that a young man was subjected to third-degree torture during a murder investigation, leaving him with fractures in both legs. The incident has triggered immediate administrative action against the officers involved. Alleged Third-Degree TortureThe victim, Raju, from Karhara village, was reportedly pressured to confess to a murder committed on August 5, in which ex-army man Balbir Singh was killed. Four months after the crime, the case remained unsolved. According to his family, Raju was summoned for questioning after his elder brother Satyaprakash was called to the station on December 20. During interrogation, he was allegedly beaten and forced to admit to the crime, resulting in him lo...