Uttar Pradesh

Hathras, Uttar Pradesh: The development of New Hathras Urban Center near the Yamuna Expressway is moving forward, with initial steps taken to prepare the city’s master plan. The proposed city will be spread over 4,000 hectares, encompassing residential and industrial zones. Three companies have been shortlisted to design the master plan, and the final selection is expected soon. Strategic Location and PlanningThe Yamuna Authority, under Phase-2 development, is spearheading the project. The area’s proximity to the Yamuna Expressway makes it strategically important for commercial and residential growth. A technical bid was issued for the New Hathras Master Plan 2041, and three companies successfully qualified. The selected firm, after the financial bid evaluation, will prepare the detaile...

A spiritually charged moment unfolded recently in Vrindavan, the land of devotion and divine love, when renowned Ram Katha and Sundarkand exponent Rasraj Maharaj visited Shrihit Radha Keli Kunj Ashram to meet revered saint Premanand Ji Maharaj. The meeting turned into a deeply emotional and inspiring exchange, leaving devotees present at the ashram spellbound. During the interaction, Premanand Maharaj blessed Rasraj Maharaj and offered him a profound guru mantra, guiding him further on the path of devotion and self-realisation. “Hope Must Be Placed Only in the Lord” Premanand Maharaj shared a powerful spiritual teaching, emphasising that human hope should be anchored solely in Lord Ram, not in the material world.“Many people chant the name of God, yet place their hopes in worldly ...

Residents of Dankaur town in Greater Noida have adopted an unusual yet striking form of protest to draw attention to the persistent problem of waterlogging on their streets. Frustrated by months of inaction, locals have put up sarcastic posters across key roads, mocking the civic authorities for failing to address the issue. The banners, now widely discussed, read: “Please drive slowly. Dankaur Nagar Panchayat is doing fish farming here.” The message, laden with irony, reflects the depth of public anger over knee-deep water that has turned major roads into virtual ponds. Waterlogged Roads Disrupt Daily Life For a long time, the main routes of Dankaur—particularly Dhanauri Road and the bypass—have remained submerged under several feet of stagnant water. The waterlogging has severel...

In a major breakthrough for law enforcement agencies, the Ghaziabad Police late Tuesday night arrested Deepak Gairathi, a notorious criminal from Gurugram who had spread fear across Haryana, Delhi and western Uttar Pradesh through a series of murders, extortion rackets and firing incidents. The arrest followed a brief but intense police encounter in the Tronica City area, during which the accused was injured. According to police officials, Gairathi had been on the radar of multiple state police forces for a long time due to his extensive criminal history. He is known to be involved in serious offences including murder, attempt to murder and extortion, and had previously served jail terms in several cases. Encounter During Late-Night Checking ACP Loni Siddharth Gautam said that dur...

An unusual case of deception has surfaced in Agra, where a young woman was allegedly cheated by a man she met on a matrimonial website. Posing as a doctor, the accused befriended her, went on a date at a shopping mall, and later escaped with her scooter, leaving her stunned in the parking area. The victim, a resident of the Dauretha area under Shahganj police station, told the police that she had created a profile on Shaadi.com. She soon connected with a man identifying himself as Dr. Shivkumar Sharma. After regular conversations, he invited her to meet at Burger King inside SRK Mall. According to the woman, the meeting began normally with casual conversation. After some time, the accused said he needed to meet his friend and sister-in-law and persuaded her to accompany him on her sc...

A tragic incident highlighting the menace of overspeeding occurred in Noida late Monday night, when a high-speed BMW car rammed into a cyclist, killing him on the spot. The impact was so severe that the victim’s body was flung nearly five metres away, sending shockwaves through the area. The accident took place near Saraswati School on Nithari Road. The victim, Ashok Sharma (49), a resident of Sector-49, Barola, was returning home on his bicycle after completing his duty at an institute in Sector-10. Around 11 pm, a speeding BMW struck his bicycle with tremendous force. Locals rushed the critically injured Ashok Sharma to the district hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. Following a complaint from the victim’s family, police registered a case and arrested the car dri...

Noida is fully prepared to welcome the New Year 2026 with grand celebrations, backed by tight security arrangements to ensure public safety. Residents and partygoers will be allowed to celebrate till 2:00 am, while liquor shops will remain open for an additional hour, up to 11:00 pm, authorities confirmed. To maintain law and order during the festivities, nearly 3,000 police personnel will be deployed across the city. Surveillance will be strengthened through drones and over 6,000 CCTV cameras monitoring key locations. As a precautionary measure, Section 163 has been imposed across the district for December 31 and January 1. Vehicular movement in Sector-18, the city’s busiest commercial hub, will be restricted, and commuters using private vehicles may face inconvenience due to traffi...

A shocking case linked to a failed love relationship has emerged from Hathras district, where a young woman allegedly ended her life after her lover refused to marry her. Before consuming poison, the woman recorded an emotional video message and sent it to her aunt’s mobile phone, holding her lover responsible for her decision. The deceased has been identified as Kamini Sharma, a resident of the Awas Vikas area under the jurisdiction of Sadar Kotwali police station. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon, when Kamini allegedly consumed poison at her home. Family members rushed her to a hospital, where doctors declared her dead. Emotional Video Sent Before Death According to family members, the video came to light after Kamini’s last rites were performed. In the video, Kamini is...

With preparations underway for the upcoming Magh Mela at the Sangam banks, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya expressed strong displeasure over delays in administrative work and publicly reprimanded Prayagraj District Magistrate Manish Kumar Verma during an inspection visit. The Magh Mela is scheduled to begin on January 3 and will conclude on February 15, spanning 44 days. During his visit to review the arrangements, the Deputy CM found that the bathing ghat at Sangam Nose, one of the most crucial locations of the fair, was still not ready. Visibly upset, Maurya admonished the DM, remarking, “Don’t get caught up in Satua Baba’s roti.” The comment triggered laughter among journalists present at the site and quickly drew public attention. Viral Video Behind th...

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: The administration at King George’s Medical University (KGMU) has taken a strict stance following allegations of illegal religious conversion involving a doctor at the university. The investigation committee probing the case has been reconstituted to include a woman doctor and a retired IPS officer, in a decision made after a meeting with the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP). New Committee MembersDr. Manju Agrawal, Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and retired IPS officer Bhavesh Kumar Singh have been added to the fact-finding committee. The accused doctor has been suspended and barred from entering the KGMU campus. An FIR has also been lodged in connection with the matter. Committee ProceedingsThe committee held its first meeting on Monday eveni...