Uttar Pradesh

Siwan: A revenue department employee in Siwan was arrested while accepting a bribe, highlighting the vigilance crackdown against corruption. The official, identified as Dilip Kumar Sinha, was caught taking ₹15,000 in exchange for facilitating land record modifications. Caught in Vigilance OperationThe Vigilance Investigation Bureau (VIB) team conducted the operation on Friday at an unauthorized office in Gopalpur Chak Market under the Hussainpur police jurisdiction. The raid was led by Vigilance DSP Shyam Babu Prasad. The complaint against Sinha was lodged on November 10 by Shrey Raj, a resident of Hasanpura village, who alleged that Sinha demanded ₹65,000 for altering land records. Shocked by the exorbitant demand, the complainant initially refused to pay, leading Sinha to cancel hi...

Lucknow: In a major development for the Lucknow Metro expansion project, authorities have finalized the location for the East–West Corridor’s depot, which will now be constructed in the Basantkunj Housing Scheme. The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has identified around 40 acres of land in Sector-A of the scheme for the proposed facility. LDA will soon submit full land details to the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC). LDA Vice-Chairman Prathamesh Kumar confirmed that UPMRC had earlier sent a letter on 13 August, requesting land on Hardoi Road for the depot. Survey Identifies 40 Acres for Metro Depot Following UPMRC’s request, LDA conducted detailed measurement and surveys within the Basantkunj scheme. The south side of Sector-A was found suitable, and approximately ...

Badaun: Tension briefly escalated in Uttar Pradesh’s Badaun district after a local resident allegedly posted objectionable and derogatory comments about Hindu deities on social media. The incident triggered protests from several Hindu organisations, prompting police action. The accused, identified as Mohammad Ishaq alias Nanhe, a resident of Sheikhupur under the Civil Lines police station area, had uploaded the controversial remarks on his Facebook account. As the post began circulating widely, community members expressed anger and approached the police demanding strict legal action. Complaint Filed; Police Respond Swiftly According to reports, representatives of Hindu organisations reached the Civil Lines police station and submitted a written complaint. Considering the sensitivi...

Amitesh Singh, Ghazipur: In a remarkable display of dedication and duty, a Booth Level Officer (BLO) in Uttar Pradesh returned to his official responsibilities immediately after performing the last rites of his mother. His decision to prioritize the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process over personal grief has drawn widespread appreciation in the region. Laldhar Sahay, a teacher posted at Rafeeqpur Primary School under Baheriabad police station limits and BLO of Booth No. 222 in Saidpur Assembly constituency, lost his elderly mother on 22 November after a prolonged illness. She lived in their native village with his elder brother, Lalchand. Upon receiving the news, Sahay rushed to the village, and on 23 November, he and his brother performed the cremation rituals. However,...

In a major breakthrough against terrorism, the Special NIA Court in Lucknow has sentenced Mohammad Mustakeem and Mohammad Shakeel to two years’ imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹5,000 each for supplying illegal weapons to an Al-Qaeda-linked module. Their role formed a crucial logistical link in a conspiracy to carry out major terror attacks in Uttar Pradesh. Weapons Supply Network of Al-Qaeda Module Exposed Special Judge Hussain Ahmad Ansari delivered the verdict, terming it a significant step in dismantling the terror network associated with Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind. Investigators revealed that the duo had provided illegal pistols and live cartridges to key accused Minhaj Ahmad and Maseeruddin, who were planning a series of blasts across sensitive locations, including Ram Janmabhoomi...

A major case of fraud has come to light in Ghaziabad, where 11 individuals allegedly rented electric scooters and later vanished without returning them. Despite repeated attempts by the rental company to retrieve the vehicles, the accused neither responded to calls nor to messages. The company has now filed an FIR against all 11 people. Fraud at Scooter Rental Company in Indirapuram According to the complaint filed at Indirapuram Police Station, Wicked Ride Adventure Services Pvt. Ltd., an electric two-wheeler rental company based in Makanpur, Indirapuram, has been facing repeated violations of their rental agreements. Akhil Vijayan, the authorised representative of the company, stated that e-scooters are handed over to customers only after completing proper documentation and agre...

Lucknow: Winter is gradually setting in across Uttar Pradesh, but the state has yet to witness the kind of biting cold usually associated with this time of year. Days remain pleasant with sunshine, while nights are becoming noticeably colder. According to the Meteorological Department, the first week of December is likely to begin with clear and dry weather, though shallow to moderate fog may appear during early mornings and late nights. Dry Weather Forecast Across UP On 29 November, both western and eastern parts of the state are expected to experience dry weather. Light to moderate fog may appear at isolated places during the morning hours. Similarly, 30 November is likely to bring clear skies with patches of morning fog. The forecast indicates that from 1 to 4 December, the wea...

Mathura: A shocking incident has been reported from Mathura where Dheeraj Kaushik, a member of a cow protection group, was brutally attacked by a mob after raising objections to alleged meat sale in the Radhakund area of Govardhan. According to reports, the attackers gathered a group of 30–40 men from outside the locality and launched a violent assault on him at his own plot. Argument Over Meat Sale Escalates Dheeraj Kaushik had reached the Harijan Basti in Radhakund after receiving information about meat being sold in the area. An argument broke out between him and a few local residents, but the situation initially calmed down. However, about half an hour later, several residents reportedly called 30–40 youths from outside the locality. The group then marched to Kaushik’s plot, w...

Lucknow: The Bakkas Gram Panchayat in the Gosainganj development block of Lucknow has emerged as a remarkable example of rural transformation under the Swachh Bharat Mission. By converting waste into valuable resources, the village has achieved the ODF Plus status and generated ₹1,16,850 through scientific waste management—a model now inspiring the entire state. Door-to-Door Collection Boosts Revenue The panchayat introduced a structured system for door-to-door waste collection using e-rickshaws and bicycles. Each household contributes a nominal ₹30 per month as a user charge, through which the village has collected ₹84,600 so far. The collected waste is segregated at the Resource Recovery Centre, where vermi-compost is prepared. The sale of this organic compost in the market has ...