Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: In a significant move to support aspiring civil servants, the Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department has announced a free coaching program for PCS Main Examination preparation. This initiative aims to provide quality guidance and essential resources to meritorious students from economically weaker backgrounds, enabling them to compete effectively for higher services. Eligible candidates from SC, ST, and OBC categories can benefit from this program. The specialized training sessions will be conducted at the Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj Research and Training Institute, Bhagidari Bhawan, Gomtinagar, Lucknow. According to Anand Kumar Singh, Joint Director of Bhagidari Bhawan, the program is currently available only for male candidates who have cleared the UPPCS Preliminary Examina...

Ghaziabad: A shocking incident from Bamheta in Wave City police station area has stirred the entire locality. A married woman and her male friend were found lying in a pool of blood inside a locked bathroom, both with deep cuts on their throats inflicted with a blade. Police broke open the door and rushed the duo to the District Combined Hospital, where their condition remains critical. According to ACP Wave City Priya Shripal, the woman, originally from Bulandshahr, lives in the rented house with her husband and children. On Tuesday, after the husband left for work and the children went to school, a young man living on the upper floor came downstairs to meet her. Devar Reached Unexpectedly, Saw Them Together While the two were inside the house, the woman’s brother-in-law (devar) ...

Hathras: A heartbreaking incident from Hathras district has shocked the local community. In Madhav Vihar Colony, a young couple consumed poison following a domestic dispute, leading to the death of the wife and leaving the husband in critical condition. Their two-year-old daughter was found crying helplessly near them when neighbours rushed in. The tragedy unfolded on Tuesday evening when residents of the colony heard continuous crying coming from the house. On entering, they saw Gopal Yadav (25) and his wife Priya (22) lying unconscious on the floor. The couple had reportedly consumed poison after an argument turned violent. Neighbours immediately rushed them to the district hospital, but Priya was declared dead during treatment. Gopal’s condition was critical, and he was referred t...

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Police has arrested constable Alok Singh, a key operative in the banned cough syrup smuggling syndicate, whose criminal history dates back nearly two decades. Singh, once dismissed from service for his alleged role in a 4 kg gold robbery in 2006, was reinstated in 2022 on court orders—but his return to the force did little to change his ways. According to the STF, the kingpin of the syndicate, Shubham Jaiswal, remains absconding. However, several active members—including Alok Singh and Amit “Tata”—have been taken into custody. A History of Crime Behind the Uniform In 2006, a trader in Prayagraj was robbed of four kilograms of gold. The investigation exposed the involvement of then-SOG constable Alok Singh along with four other police personnel, leading t...

Mathura/Vrindavan:A deeply emotional and heart-wrenching case has emerged from the spiritual town of Vrindavan. Influenced by the sermons of Premanand Maharaj, a young man has abandoned his home and worldly responsibilities to pursue a life of devotion. His cancer-stricken parents, who are entirely dependent on him, have now released a video pleading with Maharaj to send their only son back home. According to the family, their son became so deeply influenced by Premanand Maharaj’s spiritual discourses that he left home and returned to Vrindavan to live under the saint’s shelter. On Monday evening, his parents — both battling cancer — released an emotional video that has since gone viral on social media. In the video, the pain and helplessness of the elderly couple is clearly visible....

Lucknow: A video circulating rapidly on social media shows Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav making an urgent phone call while traveling on the Purvanchal Expressway. The video, shared widely by SP supporters, claims that Yadav halted his convoy to extend immediate assistance to a farmer’s family affected by a road accident, providing ₹2 lakh in financial aid and coordinating further government support through the District Magistrate (DM). Akhilesh Yadav was en route from Lucknow to Mau to attend the thirteenth-day ceremony (terahvi) of former SP MLA Sudhakar Singh. On the way, near Ghosi, he came across a family sitting by the roadside in distress. The farmer had tragically lost his wife in a road accident and was demanding financial assistance. The SP leader immedia...

Uttar Pradesh’s latest petrol and diesel prices for December 3, 2025 have been released by oil companies at 6 AM, as per the daily price revision mechanism. If you're planning to refuel your vehicle today, here are the updated rates from three major cities in the state. Fuel Rates Today (03 December 2025) CityDiesel (₹/L)Petrol (₹/L)Noida88.0194.87Lucknow87.8194.69Ghaziabad87.8194.70 What Determines Fuel Prices? Petrol and diesel prices fluctuate daily due to several global and domestic economic factors. Key elements influencing the prices include: International crude oil rates Exchange rate between the Indian Rupee and US Dollar Taxes imposed by central and state governments Freight charges and dealer commissions A weaker rupee against the dollar typically res...

Residents of Uttar Pradesh will face an additional financial burden this December, as the Power Corporation has announced a 5.56% fuel surcharge on electricity bills. This surcharge has been imposed to adjust the fuel cost variation for September, according to the latest order issued by the department. As per the State Electricity Consumers’ Council, this additional surcharge means the Power Corporation will recover nearly ₹264 crore from consumers across the state during the month of December. Fuel Surcharge to Be Recovered from Consumers The Council has strongly questioned the demand-based tariff system, stating that it was initially introduced with the promise of reducing consumer expenses. However, the opposite appears to be happening, as consumers continue to face increased f...

In a major statewide crackdown, the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has intensified inspections in Lucknow’s leading malls after irregularities were recently detected in several well-known sweet shops. This time, the FSDA teams raided five prominent malls simultaneously and collected 58 food samples for laboratory testing. During the inspection, serious violations were found at Lulu Hypermarket, Gabru Di Chaap, and the KFC outlet at One Awadh Center Mall. All three establishments have been ordered to shut down immediately. They will remain closed for at least 15 days, and will only be allowed to reopen after rectifying the issues and clearing a fresh inspection. FSDA’s 14 state-level teams inspected food outlets at Phoenix Mall, Wave Mall, Emerald Mall, Fun Republic, One A...