Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: Known as the heart of Lucknow, Hazratganj is more than just a bustling commercial hub—it is a living testament to the city’s rich cultural and Nawabi heritage. With a history spanning over 200 years, this iconic locality reflects the elegance, refinement, and architectural grandeur of Lucknow’s bygone era. The Origins of Hazratganj Hazratganj’s roots trace back to 1810 when Nawab Saadat Ali Khan, the sixth ruler of Awadh (reign: 1798–1814), developed the area to connect Dilkusha to the Residency. Initially, the area housed an grain market at Kotwali, flanked by tamarind trees, and featured a mile-long road with commercial and residential buildings on both sides. Later, in 1827, Nawab Nasir-ud-din Haider Shah established markets like the China Bazaar and Cap...

Noida:Noida woke up to a public health emergency on Monday as a deadly combination of extreme air pollution and dense fog brought daily life to a near standstill. The city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) surged to an alarming 693, placing it firmly in the “severe” category and making Noida the most polluted city in the country. According to official data, Noida’s AQI jumped sharply from 466 on Sunday to 693 on Monday morning, marking the harshest pollution episode of the season so far. In some monitoring locations, AQI levels were reported to be as high as 747, indicating an extremely hazardous situation for residents. Adding to the crisis, dense fog reduced visibility to barely 20 metres in several areas by 9 am, severely disrupting traffic and normal activities. Major roads, residential ...

Saharanpur: A horrifying murder case has come to light in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur district, where a man allegedly killed his girlfriend in a brutal manner after she insisted on marriage. The accused, identified as Bilal, strangled the woman with a car seat belt and later beheaded her to conceal her identity. The crime was uncovered on the very day Bilal’s wedding procession was scheduled to take place, sending shockwaves across the region. Relationship Turned Fatal The victim, 30-year-old Uma, was a resident of Gangotri Colony in Saharanpur. She had been in a relationship with Bilal, a taxi driver from Tidoli village in the Nakur police station area, for nearly two years. The two had also lived together for a period. Uma was already married and the mother of a 10-year-old son, who...

In a major relief for more than 6,500 homebuyers in Greater Noida, hopes of finally receiving their long-pending flats in Jaypee Associates Limited (JAL) projects have brightened. The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) is set to prepare a detailed residential area plan for the stalled project and present it before the Supreme Court for approval. According to officials, the move follows the first meeting of a high-level committee chaired by Additional Chief Secretary Alok Kumar, held in Lucknow two days ago. The committee was constituted on the directions of the High Court to address issues related to the Jaypee Sports City project. During the meeting, YEIDA presented a comprehensive study conducted by international consultancy firm Currie & Brown, which as...

In a powerful display of communal harmony and social unity, Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur district witnessed a unique and heartwarming scene under the Chief Minister’s Mass Marriage Scheme, where 284 couples—belonging to both Hindu and Muslim communities—tied the knot together in a single grand ceremony. The event sent out a strong message of brotherhood and coexistence as Hindu marriages and Muslim nikahs were solemnized simultaneously under one pandal. On one side, the air resonated with Vedic chants as couples took the seven sacred vows around the holy fire, while on the other, the solemn words of nikah qubool echoed, lending a spiritual and inclusive character to the occasion. Religious leaders from both communities conducted the ceremonies according to their respective traditions. ...

Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh: Serious questions have once again been raised over the security arrangements in jails across the Azamgarh division after a murder accused managed to escape from a hospital by deceiving police personnel. The incident has exposed glaring lapses in custodial security and sent shockwaves through the local administration. Within the past month, two major incidents have highlighted negligence in the division’s jail system. Earlier, a prisoner lodged in Mau district jail died by suicide after hanging himself with a towel. Now, a murder accused has fled from Azamgarh District Jail custody while undergoing treatment at the divisional hospital. Escaped During Medical Treatment According to official sources, the escaped inmate has been identified as Uday, son of Jasw...

Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh: Dense fog claimed two lives in Kaushambi district on Friday night when a motorcycle carrying a husband and wife skidded off the road and rammed into a tree, killing both on the spot. Poor visibility due to heavy fog is believed to be the primary cause of the tragic accident. The incident occurred near Samsapur village under the Chail police station limits. The victims, Ajay Kumar and his wife Radha Devi, residents of Puramuffti area in Prayagraj, were returning from a family function when the accident took place. According to police, the couple had attended a ceremony in Sirsi village of Chail earlier in the evening and were heading late at night towards Radha Devi’s parental home in Mitwapur. Around 9 pm, as they approached Samsapur village, the motorcycle ...