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Ghaziabad: In view of the massive influx of devotees expected at the historic Dudheshwar Nath Temple on the occasion of Mahashivratri, the Ghaziabad Traffic Police has announced a comprehensive route diversion plan to ensure public safety and smooth traffic flow. According to the traffic advisory, the diversion will come into effect from 6 PM on Saturday and will remain operational until the completion of the religious programme on Sunday. DCP Traffic Trigun Bisen stated that the movement of all commercial vehicles between Lal Kuan and the New Bus Stand will be completely prohibited during this period. The decision has been taken to prevent congestion on the busy GT Road, which witnesses heavy crowding due to devotees arriving for Jalabhishek. Diversion Routes for Commercial Vehic...

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: The Uttar Pradesh government is exploring a plan to issue driving licenses to teenagers as young as 16, lowering the current minimum age of 18. A formal proposal has been submitted to the Central Government, and if approved, the initiative will allow adolescents to legally operate light two-wheeler vehicles after passing the mandatory driving tests. Background and Rationale In schools and colleges across Uttar Pradesh, many teenagers are already seen riding bikes on roads without a license. However, under the current regulations, those under 18 are not eligible for a driving license, which often leads to unsafe driving practices due to a lack of formal training. The proposed scheme aims to ensure that even younger riders undergo proper driving education and te...

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh: The UP Board Class 10 and 12 exams are scheduled to commence from February 18 and continue until March 12, 2026, with approximately 42,000 students expected to appear at various centers in Noida. The Board has issued strict guidelines to ensure a cheating-free and secure examination environment, emphasizing that any cash found in answer sheets will lead to action against both students and the invigilators present in the examination hall. Strict Guidelines for Exam Invigilators The Secretary of the Board of Secondary Education has instructed District Education Officers and exam invigilators to maintain heightened vigilance. Any student found keeping money inside their answer sheet will have the cash deposited in the treasury, and the incident must be repo...

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: The expansion of Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad has hit a standstill as the state cabinet has not yet approved the land acquisition required for the project. Despite repeated efforts by Members of Parliament and officials from the Airport Authority of India (AAI), no significant progress has been made so far. The Hindon Airport Authority has proposed the acquisition of 8 acres of land, which requires sanction at the Divisional Commissioner level. Surveys for the land acquisition have already been conducted twice jointly by the airport authority and local administration. However, further action is pending approval from the government. In view of the delay, the Airport Authority has sent another reminder letter to the concerned officials to expedite the process. ...