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Lucknow, January 6, 2026: After the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Uttar Pradesh, district-level draft voter lists have been released. The process for the final publication of the voter list is now underway. The Election Commission has advised voters to verify their names in the draft list. There are three easy ways to do this online: 1. Search by EPIC NumberVisit the National Voter Service Portal at https://electoralsearch.eci.gov.in. Select your preferred language and enter your EPIC (Electors Photo Identity Card) number. Choose the state as Uttar Pradesh, fill in the captcha, and click “Search.” The portal will show whether your name appears in the voter list. 2. Search by Personal DetailsIf you do not remember your EPIC number, you can search usi...

Panic briefly gripped the prestigious Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) in Lucknow after a rare Indian civet cat was spotted inside the pulmonary ward building late Sunday night. The incident occurred at the third-floor waiting hall, where patients, attendants, and hospital staff were startled upon noticing the nocturnal wild animal roaming the premises. The sight led to immediate chaos, following which hospital security alerted the control room around 1 am. Swift Rescue Operation Prevents Any Harm Upon receiving the alert, additional security personnel reached the spot and informed a wildlife rescue team. Wildlife expert Irshad, who led the rescue operation, safely captured the civet cat after sustained efforts. The animal was later released into th...

Darshan for devotees at 15 additional temples located within the Ram Temple complex in Ayodhya is likely to commence from the first week of February. Visitors will be required to obtain special passes to access these temples, as preparations are being finalized by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The decision was reviewed during a two-day meeting of the Ram Temple Construction Committee, chaired by senior official Nripendra Misra, where arrangements for managing the influx of millions of devotees were discussed. The meeting also focused on enhancing medical infrastructure in Ayodhya and reviewing progress on the International Ram Katha Museum. Mr. Misra stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the recent flag-hoisting ceremony, had expressed his intent to open t...

Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh: The police in Jhansi have cleared out decades-old weapons from the evidence storage of Raksa Police Station. A total of 44 guns and 83 daggers, seized in murder, robbery, and assault cases, had been lying idle in the police store for nearly 27 years. These items were linked to cases that had long been resolved. Due to space constraints in the police store, authorities sought court permission to dispose of the weapons. Once approval was granted, the police cut and destroyed the guns and daggers using industrial grinders, freeing up space in the storage facility. Storage Challenges Across the City This incident highlights a broader issue: several police stations in Jhansi, including Navabad, Sadar Bazar, Sipri Bazar, and Premnagar, are facing acute space short...