Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow:The position of Gram Pradhan in Uttar Pradesh is considered one of the most influential roles at the village level, responsible for steering development activities and implementing government schemes. As the state prepares for the next round of Panchayat elections, many are curious about the qualifications required to contest for this post and the monthly remuneration offered to village chiefs. Eligibility to Become Gram Pradhan According to the Uttar Pradesh State Election Commission, the eligibility criteria are straightforward: Minimum age: 21 years Must be a registered voter of the same Gram Panchayat No mandatory educational qualification—both literate and illiterate individuals can contest as long as they fulfill basic conditions Candidate must be mentally ...

Lucknow:In a major breakthrough, Lucknow Police have busted a gang involved in a series of burglaries at locked houses across the city. Acting on a tip-off, police arrested three accused and recovered gold and silver jewellery worth nearly ₹30 lakh, along with cash and the car used in the crimes. Two members of the gang are still absconding. Police claim this is the same gang that carried out the high-profile burglary last month at the residence of SDM Anamika Srivastava in Madiyaon. Gang Targeted Locked Houses During Festivals During Diwali in October, several thefts were reported from different localities, with one pattern in common — all targeted houses were locked for several days. On the night of 23 October, the SDM’s house was also looted while she was posted in Fatehpur. Th...

Lucknow:The Uttar Pradesh State Election Commission has revised the timeline for the 2026 three-tier Panchayat elections, pushing the release date of the final voter list from 15 January 2026 to 6 February 2026. The change comes amid slow progress in the large-scale revision of the electoral rolls. Revised Schedule Released According to the new timetable issued by the Commission, the draft voter list will now be published on 23 December, while the disposal of claims and objections will be carried out between 31 December and 6 January. District election officials have been instructed to complete the computerised voter lists on time and ensure cross-verification at all levels. The Panchayat elections’ notification and subsequent electoral procedures will proceed on the basis of this...

Here is a strong, high-impact, newsroom-standard English version of your report. You can publish it directly in your newspaper: Meerut:Intelligence agencies have once again shifted their focus to Western Uttar Pradesh following the Delhi terror attack. The recent arrest of suspected terrorist Dr. Adil from Saharanpur has triggered a massive security review after explosive contacts were recovered from his mobile phone. Sources confirm that the Intelligence Bureau (IB), Special Task Force (STF), and local police have been camping for days across Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli, Hapur, and Roorkee, scanning every possible lead. Officials say the data extracted from Adil’s phone points toward a freshly activated sleeper cell network—one that had gone undetected until now. Region Lon...

Meerut: The wedding of international javelin thrower Annu Rani and Rohtak-based kickboxer Sahil Bhardwaj turned into a legal controversy after the couple engaged in celebratory gunfire on stage. The incident occurred on November 18 at The Gods Palace Resort and was caught on video, which quickly went viral on social media, prompting police action. Havoc on the Stage The video clearly shows the bride and groom firing a licensed rifle into the air immediately after the jai mala ceremony. Despite the rifle being licensed, celebratory gunfire is strictly prohibited under the law. Authorities confirmed that the rifle was recovered from Annu Rani’s in-laws’ house in Rohtak on November 20, and the process for license cancellation is underway. A formal report has been prepared for the Distri...

Greater Noida: A car lost control and struck three housekeeping employees at Supertech Ecovillage-2 in Greater Noida West, leaving all injured and hospitalized. The police have taken the driver into custody and launched an investigation into the incident. Residents are demanding stricter security measures. How the Accident Happened According to reports, Rahul, a resident of Supertech Ecovillage-2, was taking his car towards the parking ramp on Friday morning when it suddenly went out of control, hitting three housekeeping staff members. The injured were identified as: Maniram (40) from Buwara village, District Datia, Madhya Pradesh Raju (40) from Silra village, District Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh Monika Devi (30) from Gajpura village, District Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh The ...

Ayodhya: The grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya will host the flag-hoisting ceremony on November 25, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several distinguished guests in attendance. Due to heightened security measures, entry for the general public will be completely restricted on this day. Only invited dignitaries will be allowed inside the temple premises. Security and Restrictions The Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra secretary, Champat Rai, stated that strict security arrangements will be enforced, and no compromises will be made. Devotees will not be permitted on Shri Ram Path from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on November 25. Attendees are requested not to bring children along, and items such as mobile phones, licensed weapons, and personal security personnel will be barred from the venue. Approxi...

Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh: In a mysterious incident, a Class 6 student went missing from her private school gate in Mahoba, triggering panic among her family. Her father alleged that a young man in a car and a teenage girl were involved in her abduction. Fortunately, the girl was later located in Bageshwardham, Madhya Pradesh, where she contacted her family and explained the situation. Sequence of Events The 11-year-old girl, a resident of Muhal, left home for school on Wednesday morning around 8 AM. She vanished mysteriously from the school gate. According to her father, the alleged abductors first took her in a car, and then placed her in a bus bound for Chhatarpur, along with the teenage girl. The car followed the bus until it reached Chhatarpur bus stand. At Chhatarpur, the abduct...

Hathras, Uttar Pradesh: A shocking case of online fraud has come to light in Hathras, where a local policeman fell victim to a sophisticated scam, allegedly losing ₹4 lakh after being lured by a person claiming to be a Supreme Court judge. How the Scam Unfolded The incident dates back to February 2, 2025. The victim, a police constable posted in Hathras court, received a Facebook Messenger call from a woman claiming her name was Aarohi. She told him she was a judge at the Supreme Court and had previously served with Delhi Police. Over three months, she established contact, gaining the policeman’s trust. On February 20, the policeman was invited to Agra, where he met a man claiming to be Aarohi’s brother, Rupa. He was allegedly given a drugged cold drink and taken to a hotel in Bha...