Uttar Pradesh

Meerut’s Sarafa Bazaar was thrown into turmoil after a gold craftsman fled overnight with nearly 770 grams of pure gold, valued at around ₹1 crore, leaving behind shocked and furious jewellery traders. The incident triggered major unrest at the Dehli Gate police station, where traders gathered in large numbers demanding immediate arrest of the accused. Goldsmith Disappears Overnight With Family The absconding craftsman, Shyam Sundar, a native of Vikrampur in West Bengal’s Devra police station area, had been living on rent in Meerut’s Brahmpuri. Several jewellers had given him gold to craft ornaments, trusting his assurance that the work would be completed within four days. However, on the night of 20 November, Shyam Sundar vacated his rented house, taking along his family, belongi...

With winter steadily tightening its grip over Uttar Pradesh, temperatures across the state have begun to slide sharply. Meteorologists have warned that the ongoing decline in minimum temperatures is likely to continue over the next 2–3 days, owing to the persistent flow of cold westerly winds. The drop is expected to be around 2–3°C, increasing the severity of the cold. Although the weather is expected to remain dry on 24 November, several districts—particularly in western UP—are likely to experience dense fog, with visibility ranging between 50 to 200 metres. Eastern UP may witness light to moderate fog during early morning hours. According to the forecast, 25, 26 and 27 November may also see clear skies statewide, but foggy mornings will continue on both eastern and western fronts....

A chilling incident from Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat district has surfaced, where an 18-year-old youth died after coming in contact with a high-voltage transformer wire. The horrifying act was captured on CCTV, and the footage has since gone viral on social media. The incident took place on Gandhi Road in Badaut town. According to police, the deceased has been identified as Tarun Saini (18), son of Ramgopal Saini. The circulating CCTV clip, approximately 1 minute and 16 seconds long, shows Tarun walking near the transformer while looking at his mobile phone. Moments later, he puts the phone into his pocket, climbs onto the transformer platform, and grabs a live wire. The instant he touches the wire, a loud burst of sparks erupts, engulfing both the cables and Tarun’s body in flames. With...

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party (SP) national president Akhilesh Yadav’s simplicity was on display once again on Friday when he was en route to a wrestling event in Lucknow. Near Sarojini Nagar, a vegetable vendor, Prema Sahu, stopped his convoy and offered him a basket of vegetables. In a gesture of gratitude and respect, Akhilesh accepted the gift and handed her ₹11,000. Prema Sahu took the opportunity to share her troubles with the SP chief, explaining that local police often harass her. Other SP supporters and vendors had also gathered to meet Akhilesh and expressed their gratitude to him. Event in Honour of Mulayam Singh Yadav The wrestling event was organized on the eve of SP patron Mulayam Singh Yadav’s birth anniversary. Akhilesh Yadav was the chief guest at the grand gathering h...

Ghazipur/ Varanasi: The North Eastern Railway is set to carry out major track work on the Chapra-Oudihar section, impacting train operations in the Ghazipur region. Between Ghazipur City and Ankushpur stations, girder installation at Sampar Level Crossing No. 19C will require multiple railway blocks in December. As a result, several important trains will be diverted, and some may experience delays. Train Diversions On 1, 2, 8, and 9 December, the 15054 Lucknow-Chapra Express will run via Oudihar-Mau-Indara-Phefna instead of its regular route. The 12562 Swatantrata Senani Express from New Delhi to Jaynagar will also be diverted via Oudihar-Indara-Phefna on the same dates. The 14015 Sadbhavna Express from Raxaul to Anand Vihar Terminal will travel via Phefna-Indara-Mau-Oudihar o...

Lucknow: In a major move to streamline land records and reduce disputes, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced that all village land and house maps will soon be available online. Using advanced satellite technology, the initiative will allow residents to access precise details of their plots and homes with a single click. High-Accuracy Digital MappingPreliminary tests have shown an accuracy of 15 to 30 centimeters, ensuring near-perfect identification of land parcels. Under the new system, each plot number, house, and farmland will be tagged on the digital map, making it easy for anyone to locate a specific property by simply entering its number. Mobile Access for CitizensThe state’s Revenue Council is developing a mobile application through which villagers will be able to view ...