Uttar Pradesh

Fatehpur, UP: In a tragic road accident in Fatehpur district, an elderly woman lost her life when the Bolero she was traveling in collided with a truck. The accident also left five others seriously injured. The vehicle was taking the ailing woman from Kaushambi to Kanpur for better medical treatment when the mishap occurred. Following the accident, the truck driver fled the scene. The deceased, 62-year-old Ikramun Nisha, was suffering from a serious illness and was under treatment in Prayagraj. On Monday morning, unable to get relief, her son Chand Babu, along with Kalim Ahmed, Ehsan Ullah, and daughter-in-law Raziya Begum, booked a Bolero with driver Dilip to take her to Kanpur for further treatment. The accident occurred around 7:00 AM near Mauhar village, on the Kanpur-Prayagraj h...

Greater Noida, UP: Thousands of farmers from six districts of Uttar Pradesh held a massive Mahapanchayat at Zero Point on the Yamuna Expressway on Monday, demanding action on issues arising from land acquisition. The gathering, organized under the banner of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), included farmers from Gautam Buddh Nagar, Bulandshahr, Aligarh, Hathras, Mathura, and Agra. BKU national spokesperson Rakesh Tikait led the protest. The farmers warned that if their demands are not addressed by 14 January, they will march to Lucknow to escalate their protest. Massive MobilizationFarmers began arriving at Zero Point from 10 AM, traveling in tractors, trolleys, and cars. Security was heightened with a large police presence to maintain order. The Mahapanchayat lasted approximately fiv...

Barabanki, UP: Pooja Pal, a young scientist from the small village of Agehara in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, is set to be honored with the prestigious Prime Minister’s Children’s Award for her remarkable contributions to science and innovation. The eighth-grade student has developed a dust-free thresher model aimed at protecting farmers’ health during crop harvesting. The award ceremony will be held on 26 December. District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi confirmed that, following approval from the central government, Pooja Pal from Agehara village in Sirauli Gauspur Tehsil will receive this honor. Her achievement has brought pride not only to Barabanki but to the entire state. Innovation for Farmers’ HealthPooja first gained attention when she designed the dust-free thresher to reduce ai...

Etawah, UP: A 22-year-old Dalit youth in Etawah set himself on fire after authorities arrived to evict him from his ancestral house following a court order, in a shocking incident that sparked chaos at the site. The youth, identified as Shivam Valmiki, was critically injured and later referred to Saifai Medical College for advanced treatment. Shivam lived with his family in a hereditary property located at Pakka Talab Chauraha in Etawah Sadar. A legal dispute over the house had been ongoing in the Civil Judge Junior Division Court, which recently ruled against him. Acting on the court’s decision, the Revenue Department, accompanied by Amin, Naib Tehsildar, other officials, and police personnel, arrived at the property to enforce eviction. As Shivam’s belongings were being removed, te...

Lucknow, UP: On the occasion of the 123rd birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Chaudhary Charan Singh, a grand Kisan Samman Diwas was organized in Lucknow on Tuesday. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the event as the chief guest and honored farmers, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), and agricultural scientists for their contributions to agriculture. The event also celebrated the enduring legacy of Chaudhary Charan Singh and his dedication to farmers’ welfare. Tractors Handed Over to FarmersDuring the ceremony, CM Yogi Adityanath handed over tractor keys to five farmers and flagged off 25 more tractors. The beneficiaries included Praveshika from Jalaun, Udham Singh from Shahjahanpur, Mukesh from Fatehpur, Shripal from Muzaffarnagar, and Jamaif Khan from ...

Kanpur, UP: In a disturbing case from Kanpur, a young woman has accused her step-brother of sexual assault, financial exploitation, and fraud. The victim approached the Chief Minister’s public grievance forum in Lucknow, seeking justice. The victim, who has been living with her 11-year-old brother following the death of their parents, alleged that her step-brother repeatedly harassed her. She claimed that when she initially approached the police station with her complaint, a police officer allegedly accepted money and failed to take action. Following her plea, the Chief Minister directed the Police Commissioner to submit a detailed report on the case. Family Tragedy and Living SituationThe victim resides in Kalyanpur Police Station area. Her father passed away on March 30, 2020, and ...

In a major boost to Uttar Pradesh’s infrastructure and industrial connectivity, the state government has approved the acquisition of 740 acres of land across 16 villages for the construction of a 74-kilometer-long Greenfield expressway linking Noida International Airport to the Ganga Expressway. The decision was announced as part of the state’s supplementary budget, which has allocated ₹1,246 crore for the project. The new expressway will begin from Siana in Bulandshahr and connect to the Yamuna Expressway near Film City in Yamuna City, providing a seamless corridor for freight, industrial supply chains, and passenger movement. About 21 kilometers of the expressway will pass through the Yamuna Authority area, including a 9-kilometer elevated section, with a 24-meter-wide service road pl...

In a shocking incident from Varanasi, a 46-year-old auto-rickshaw driver brutally murdered his 26-year-old wife and dumped her body nearly 25 kilometers away in an attempt to destroy evidence. The case was cracked after police identified the victim through a tattoo on her hand. The accused, identified as Pradeep Mishra, took his wife Laxmi out on the pretext of a casual outing on the night of December 19. According to police investigations, he strangled her with a muffler at a deserted location and then repeatedly struck her face with a stone, disfiguring it beyond recognition. He later transported the body and disposed of it in a remote area. Police officials said the murder was the result of prolonged domestic discord triggered by Laxmi’s alleged relationship with another man. Duri...

Lucknow: In a major step to strengthen healthcare and medical education in Uttar Pradesh, the state cabinet has approved the formation of the UP Specialist Doctor & Medical Teacher Recruitment Board. The new board aims to streamline and expedite the recruitment process for doctors in hospitals and faculty members in medical colleges. Faster Recruitment ProcessPreviously, appointments of specialist doctors and medical teachers were conducted through the UP Public Service Commission, a process that could take 8–10 months for exams and additional six months or more for final appointments. Often, selected specialists would join other institutions before completing the formalities, leaving critical vacancies unfilled. With the new board in place, the recruitment process will be significa...

Agra: A serious controversy has erupted in Agra’s Kirawali police station after allegations surfaced that a young man was subjected to third-degree torture during a murder investigation, leaving him with fractures in both legs. The incident has triggered immediate administrative action against the officers involved. Alleged Third-Degree TortureThe victim, Raju, from Karhara village, was reportedly pressured to confess to a murder committed on August 5, in which ex-army man Balbir Singh was killed. Four months after the crime, the case remained unsolved. According to his family, Raju was summoned for questioning after his elder brother Satyaprakash was called to the station on December 20. During interrogation, he was allegedly beaten and forced to admit to the crime, resulting in him lo...