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Barabanki, UP: A major financial fraud has come to light at a women’s degree college in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, with allegations that members of the college’s management committee embezzled ₹2.70 crore. Following a complaint filed by the college founder and trustee Krishna Chaudhary, the court has ordered a formal case to be registered. According to reports by Jitendra Kumar Maurya, the case involves ten individuals, including former BJP assembly candidate Uma Shankar Verma (also known as Munnu Bhaiya), former chairman of the Cooperative Bank Dhirendra Verma, and several college staff members. They have been booked under serious sections of the law by the Nagar Kotwali police. Details of the Alleged EmbezzlementKrishna Chaudhary stated that the management committee members allegedl...

Mathura, UP: In a shocking display of lawlessness, a group of armed goons in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, brutally beat a young man in broad daylight on a busy national highway—right in front of the police. The attackers even targeted a car during the assault, while police reportedly only sounded their sirens and failed to intervene. The entire incident has been captured on video and is now going viral on social media. Jyoti Sharma reports from Mathura: Criminals in Mathura are growing increasingly audacious, showing no fear of law enforcement. The latest incident took place near the Mandi Chowraha, in front of the “Punjabi Rasoi” restaurant, where a gang of strongmen and rowdies unleashed a violent attack in full view of law enforcement. Eyewitnesses said the attackers arrived on luxury ...

Sonbhadra, UP: In a shocking and gruesome incident in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, the police have revealed that a young girl, Aarti, was killed by her own father, Ramlakhan, with the full complicity of her mother, Krishnavati. The couple had allegedly strangled their daughter and attempted to mislead the authorities by concocting a false story. Both have now been arrested and sent to judicial custody. The incident occurred on the night of January 4, sending shockwaves across the local community. Initially, Ramlakhan, also known as Ravi or Bathe, had filed a complaint at the Ghorawal police station claiming that unidentified intruders had entered their home and strangled his daughter. He even accused two young men in a fabricated narrative, presenting himself as a grieving father. Howev...

Ghaziabad: In a bid to strengthen road safety awareness, the Ghaziabad Education Department has announced a strict traffic safety campaign in government schools. Starting 15 January, teachers and staff arriving on two-wheelers without helmets will be denied entry to school premises. The campaign, running until 31 January, will also educate students on traffic rules through their curriculum. Zero Tolerance for Violations:With schools reopening after winter vacation on 15 January, the Education Department has issued directives making school principals responsible for enforcing discipline. Teachers and staff violating the helmet rule will be required to submit a written explanation to the department. Training for Teachers:Basic Education Officer (BSA) O.P. Yadav stated that teachers wil...

Mathura: A joyous purchase turned into a nightmare for Amit Singh of Mathura when the Innova car he bought for ₹29 lakh turned out to be stolen. The scam, orchestrated by a cunning fraudster, almost landed Amit in legal trouble before the Delhi Police uncovered the truth. The Scam Unfolds In October 2024, Amit Singh from Jamunadham Colony, Govardhan Chauraha, Mathura, booked a brand-new Innova. Due to long waiting lists at the showroom, he did not receive the car immediately. A fraudster exploited this delay. Kanika Swami, a resident of Kirti Palace, Meerut, posed as a reputed car dealer and contacted Amit. To gain Amit’s trust, Swami manipulated the showroom into refunding ₹7.5 lakh from Amit’s initial booking. Once Amit received the refund, he believed Swami was a genuine dealer...

In a sudden and alarming incident late Friday night, a massive fire broke out at the Gorakhpur Sales Tax Office, causing extensive damage to crucial files and documents. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. Authorities suspect a short circuit may have triggered the blaze. The fire erupted around 1:30 AM on the upper floor of the office located near Taramandal, Ramgarh Tal area. Local residents, noticing thick smoke, alerted the police and fire brigade immediately. A team of firefighters battled the flames for over an hour before bringing the situation under control. By then, the fire had destroyed important records, computers, office furniture, and filing cabinets. Sales Tax Department officials rushed to the scene to assess the damage. “The exact cause of the fire is still unde...