Uttar Pradesh

Travel to and from the holy city of Ayodhya is set to become smoother, safer, and more convenient with the introduction of advanced digital facilities on two major national highways. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has rolled out QR code–based information systems and UPI-enabled toll payments on NH-27 and NH-330A, marking a significant step toward modernizing road travel in the region. The initiative covers the stretch of NH-27 from Ramsanehi Ghat to Gorakhpur and NH-330A from Jagdishpur to Ayodhya. These highways witness heavy traffic throughout the year, especially due to the large influx of pilgrims and tourists visiting Ayodhya. According to Avneet Siddharth, Project Director, PIU Ayodhya, the new digital measures aim to enhance transparency, safety, and convenien...

Noida, January 5, 2026: Padma Shri Rajaram Jain, the renowned Indian scientist, linguist, and author, passed away on Sunday afternoon at the age of 96. He had been unwell for the past few days, and his family was by his side during his final moments. Residing in Sector-34, Noida, Rajaram Jain is survived by his four children — Ratna Jain, Rajeev Goel, Rashmi Jain, and Rajesh Pankaj — all of whom live outside the city. Born in 1929 in Malthoun, Madhya Pradesh, Rajaram Jain was not only a distinguished scientist but also an expert in linguistics, known for his profound knowledge of ancient languages such as Prakrit and Apabhramsa. His death has sent waves of grief through the literary and academic communities. According to his daughter, Ratna Jain, he was adept at studying and trans...

Lucknow/Delhi: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a crucial meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Monday, drawing political attention across the state. The discussion, which lasted around 45 minutes, reportedly covered topics including the upcoming cabinet expansion in Uttar Pradesh, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign, and other key governance issues. Sources indicate that after meeting the Prime Minister, CM Yogi is also scheduled to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss additional administrative and political matters. Later in the day, the Chief Minister will hold discussions with senior BJP leaders, including National Executive President Nitin Nabin and JP Nadda. CM Yogi was accompanied by Deputy Chief Ministers Brajesh Pathak and ...

Fatehpur: A shocking case of online fraud has emerged in Fatehpur district, Uttar Pradesh, where a woman was tricked into paying ₹1.85 lakh under the pretext of getting her son promoted as a model. The police have registered a case and launched an investigation. The Fraud Scheme According to reports, Soumya Chauhan, wife of Pratham Rathore from the Civil Lines area, approached the police after being scammed. On 9 December, while browsing Facebook, she came across a group called ‘Tiny Wonder’, which claimed to offer children’s modeling and promotion opportunities along with profits. Trusting the group, Soumya initially transferred ₹50,000 online to the account details provided by the fraudsters and also shared her child’s photograph for modeling purposes. Soon, the fraudsters sent ...

Meerut: Following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, 6,65,647 voters have been removed from the voter list across seven assembly constituencies in Meerut district. These individuals were identified as deceased, relocated, long-term absent, or duplicate entries (ASD category). The district administration has made the final booth-wise list of these ASD voters publicly available on the official website. Citizens can now check the details of their constituency and polling booth online at https://meerut.nic.in/asdfinal/. Draft Voter List to Be Published on 6 January District Magistrate and District Election Officer Dr. V.K. Singh stated that after verifying the data collected during the SIR process, the final list of ASD voters has been issued. He added that the d...

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: The Election Commission of India (ECI) will publish the draft voter list for Uttar Pradesh on 6 January 2026, following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. During the SIR process, nearly 2.89 crore voters in the state remained unmapped. The draft list provides citizens an opportunity to verify their names and apply for inclusion if missing. Timeline and Process The SIR process began in Uttar Pradesh on 4 November 2025, with the initial deadline for submission of forms set as 4 December, later extended to 12 December and then 26 December due to logistical challenges. The draft voter list, originally scheduled for 31 December 2025, has been postponed to 6 January 2026. From 6 January to 27 February 2026, the process of issuing not...

Agra: A shocking case of ragging has surfaced at SN Medical College, Agra, where an MBBS student alleged that senior students assaulted him and later attacked his brother when he intervened. The police have registered a case and are investigating the matter. Details of the Incident The victim, Ramkumar, a 2023 batch MBBS student from Khajuria village, Hathras, stated that on 1 January 2026, while parking his car in the hostel premises, four senior students – Suraj Chaudhary, Rituraj Jatav, Gautam Baderia, and Vivek – approached him and began ragging him. They allegedly pressured him to get into a vehicle. When he refused, they physically assaulted him. In response, Ramkumar called his brother, Lakhan Kumar, who resides in Agra. According to reports, the senior students then attack...

Noida: In a disturbing case of emergency service misuse, a resident of Greater Noida has caused a significant waste of police time and resources by making repeated false calls to the 112 helpline. According to police, Pradeep, a resident of Chachula village in the Dankaur area, made 143 unnecessary calls to the 112 emergency number in March 2025. Each time, police teams rushed to the location, only to find no real emergency. Investigations revealed that Pradeep, often intoxicated, made calls reporting fabricated emergencies, including disputes with his wife, his mother going missing, or a neighbor’s cart blocking his house. This reckless behavior not only disrupted genuine emergency responses but also put a strain on police resources. Following a complaint by District In-Charge of...

:The sacred Panchkoshi Parikrama of the Prayagraj Magh Mela commenced on Monday under the joint aegis of the Prayagraj Mela Authority, Shri Panchdashnam Juna Akhara and the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad. A large number of saints and seers are participating in the five-day spiritual journey, during which they will offer prayers at prominent ancient temples and pilgrimage sites across the city. Preparations for the parikrama were reviewed on Sunday in a meeting chaired by Juna Akhara General Secretary Hari Giri Maharaj, attended by several senior saints. The parikrama began from the Sangam area, where devotees performed the holy bath before proceeding for temple visits. On the first day, saints visited Akshayavat, Lete Hanuman Temple, Dattatreya Temple (Juna Akhara), Saraswati Koop, ...