Uttar Pradesh

Nandgram’s Ramleela Park in C-Block has become a hub for drug users, turning what was once a space for children’s play and community gatherings into a den of fear and illegal activity. Local residents report that youngsters openly consume alcohol and risky injections, leaving behind used syringes and empty drug vials throughout the park. Families now avoid the area due to safety concerns. Women and Children at Risk Residents claim that intoxicated youths frequently harass local women and girls, and anyone who objects faces threats or attacks. The situation has escalated to a point where law-abiding citizens fear entering the park, making it a no-go zone for families. Allegations Against Home Guard Locals allege that a home guard stationed in the area is complicit, allowing thes...

Bahraich:The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the long-awaited Bahraich–Jarwal Road new railway line has been finalized and submitted to the Ministry of Railways, giving fresh momentum to the project. Once completed, this 65–70 km rail corridor is expected to strengthen rail connectivity in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, providing the public with faster, safer, and more convenient travel options. Project Overview The new line will feature stations at Jarwal town, Kaiserganj, Fakharpur, and a halt at Parsendi Sugar Mill. The estimated project cost is ₹530 crore, slightly higher than the previous estimate of ₹529.96 crore. The location survey, which began in December 2023, is now in its final phase. The project aims to shorten travel time from Bahraich to Lucknow, offering passengers a cost-e...

The narcotic cough syrup syndicate in Uttar Pradesh continues to unravel layers of corruption, money laundering, and a deep network of operatives. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has now stepped in, tightening the noose around the syndicate headed by Shubham Jaiswal, who has fled to Dubai. On Wednesday, two teams from the ED’s Lucknow Zonal Office reached Varanasi and pasted summons at Jaiswal’s residence, directing him to appear on December 8 with complete details of his firms, assets, and financial transactions. Meanwhile, police produced Shubham’s father, Bhola Prasad, in court, where he was remanded to 14 days’ police custody. During interrogation, Bhola made explosive revelations—bringing to light the crucial role of CA Vishnu Agrawal, a key figure said to have maintained the fina...

Lucknow: A massive disruption in the global Microsoft Windows system on Wednesday morning caused check-in failures at several major airports across India — including Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Varanasi. The breakdown of airport IT systems forced staff to switch to manual check-in, resulting in widespread delays and cancellations. Lucknow Airport faced a significant impact, with seven flights cancelled and several others delayed by up to one hour and fifteen minutes. Which Flights Were Cancelled? Due to technical failures, the following flights operating to and from Lucknow were cancelled: Flights Coming to Lucknow (Cancelled): Indigo 6E 6614 — Delhi to Lucknow (Scheduled 6:40 PM) Indigo 6E 5088 — Mumbai to Lucknow (Scheduled 8:35 PM) Indigo 6E 856 — Kolkata to Luckn...

Lucknow: A major national debate has erupted after Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind President Maulana Mahmood Madani recently stated that “wherever there is oppression, there will be jihad,” and even suggested including the concept of jihad in school curricula. His remarks triggered widespread controversy, with the strongest criticism coming from Maulana Mufti Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, the national president of All India Muslim Jamaat. Razvi not only condemned Madani’s comments but also called him a “traitor”, accusing him of provoking Muslims and attempting to divide society. “India Is Darul Salam — Jihad Is Unlawful Here” Razvi stated that India is Darul Salam, meaning a land of peace and security, where jihad is not permissible under Islamic law. He warned that introducing jihad in schools...

Noida Crime & Civic Duty:A disturbing incident from Noida’s Chaurha village has gone viral on social media, showing a drunk man creating a nuisance during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive. The man, identified as Joginder, was seen misbehaving with a woman Booth Level Officer (BLO) and threatening staff members while repeatedly saying, “Don’t take me lightly, my name is Joginder.” The incident took place on December 1 at the Primary School, Chaurha, Sector-12, where several BLOs were engaged in voter list revision work. According to officials, the intoxicated man barged into the school premises and started pressuring the BLO team to make his voter ID on the spot. When the woman BLO informed him that his name was not listed in the voter register of this booth, the...

Amroha, Uttar Pradesh: A horrific road accident late Wednesday night on the Delhi–Lucknow National Highway claimed the lives of four MBBS students from Venkateshwara University. The high-speed car in which they were travelling crashed directly into a DCM truck near Atrasi village in the Rajabpur police station area. Car Crushed in Violent Impact The accident occurred around 10 p.m. in front of a restaurant near the flyover. According to police, a DCM heading toward Delhi had just crossed the flyover when a speeding car coming from behind rammed straight into it. The collision was so severe that the car was completely mangled, leaving all four occupants dead on the spot. Victims Identified as 2020 MBBS Batch Students Police identified the deceased as Arnav Chakraborty, Ayush Sha...

Lucknow: In a shocking incident in Gomtinagar, Lucknow, the police have unveiled the circumstances behind the death of a woman whose body was discovered earlier this week. Two suspects, Devendra Singh from Kanpur and Suraj Pal from Sairpur, have been arrested in connection with the case after police scrutinized nearly 400 CCTV footage clips. Incident DetailsAccording to DCP East Shashank Singh, the body of the victim, identified as Rekha Gupta from Aliganj, was found on 1st December in Vishalkhand-2. Following a complaint lodged by her family, the police registered a case under the category of unidentified murder and formed five investigative teams to probe the incident. With limited leads, officers combed through CCTV footage, spoke to local shopkeepers, pedestrians, and residents, and...

Amethi: In a disturbing incident from Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, a woman allegedly assaulted a madarsa teacher (Molvi) inside a room, beating him with a stick. The incident, reportedly from the Jamo area, has gone viral on social media, prompting local authorities to launch an investigation. Video Shows AssaultThe video circulating online shows the woman accusing the Molvi of misconduct with her daughter and repeatedly striking him with a stick. The Molvi can be seen pleading for mercy, raising his hands and crying out for forgiveness, while the woman continues the assault. Witnesses say she even threatened him, saying, “You silenced your wife and daughter with a cloth; your fate is in my hands.” Police Investigation UnderwayThe Amethi police have taken cognizance of the viral video and ...

Mathura: Following the developments of Kashi Vishwanath Corridor and Shri Ram Janmabhoomi, the spotlight is now on Shri Krishna Janmbhoomi in Mathura. The matter has gained momentum with renewed discussions about restoring the site to its ancient form. Shankaracharya’s Visit and Spiritual GuidanceJagadguru Shankaracharya Vidhushekar Bharati Maharaj, the successor of Shringeri Sharada Peeth, visited Shri Krishna Janmbhoomi on Tuesday. During his visit, he participated in various religious rituals and provided spiritual guidance to devotees. The Shankaracharya highlighted the divine leelas of Lord Krishna, recalling how Krishna’s birth in Kansa’s prison freed Devaki and Vasudev from bondage. He emphasized that just as Krishna destroyed the chains of ignorance and ego, divine grace can hel...