Uttar Pradesh

Mathura: A deeply spiritual and heartfelt congregation took place at Shri Radha Keli Kunj Ashram when the revered ascetic Mahamandaleshwar Shri Shri 1008 Baba Kalidas Krishnanand Paramhans Maharaj paid a visit to Saint Premanand Maharaj. The meeting gained attention not only for the spiritual significance but also for Kalidas Maharaj’s appearance, adorned with several kilograms of Rudraksha malas. Upon arrival, Kalidas Maharaj lay directly on the ground to offer Dandavat pranam to Premanand Maharaj, who reciprocated the gesture warmly and embraced him with affection. Choosing simplicity over grandeur, Kalidas Maharaj sat on the ground rather than a chair and engaged in a long, profound discussion on spiritual matters. Presentation of Sacred Gifts Kalidas Maharaj presented Premanan...

Kanpur: A sudden fire broke out on the first floor of a hotel in Kanpur late last night, sending thick smoke billowing throughout the building. Several guests were trapped on the third and fourth floors, prompting a dramatic rescue operation by the fire department. Rescue Amid Chaos The incident occurred at Sarika Hotel in the Kahukothi area under the Kalkutganj police station. The fire reportedly started due to a short circuit in a storeroom on the first floor. Flames quickly spread to the second floor, while smoke engulfed the entire building. Two families, totaling 10 people, were trapped on the third and fourth floors. Four fire brigade vehicles and police teams rushed to the scene. Firefighters first brought the people on the fourth floor to safety and then managed to control...

Muradabad: Haji Mohammed Faheem Irfan, Samajwadi Party MLA from Bilari, Muradabad, is on a unique campaign to raise awareness about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Uttar Pradesh. Cycling through villages, he has been reaching out door-to-door to educate residents about SIR and guide them on submitting their forms before the December 9 deadline. Village Outreach on SIR During his campaign, MLA Faheem Irfan visited Shahpur village, starting from polling booths where he reviewed the progress of SIR forms with BLOs and BLAs. BLO KP Singh confirmed that all forms had been distributed and retrieval from voters was underway. The MLA personally cycled through homes, explaining the importance of the SIR process and urging residents to submit completed forms to BLOs. He also...

Kanpur: In a significant turn of events in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, the court has ordered the release of the woman allegedly involved in a high-profile “loot bride” case, Divyanshi Rathore, citing lack of credible evidence from the police. The police had claimed that Rs 8 crore were deposited in her accounts, but the court found the submissions insufficient and granted her bail on a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh. Court Highlights Gaps in Police Investigation The presiding court rejected the police request for a 14-day judicial remand, emphasizing that no solid or legally admissible evidence was presented against Divyanshi. The bench expressed displeasure over the investigation, underlining the need for impartiality and proper verification during the probe. Background of the Case Adi...

Noida/Greater Noida: Getting a passport in Noida and Greater Noida is set to become faster and more convenient as the Passport Seva Kendra at Sector-19 Head Post Office has been expanded. The upgraded facility aims to reduce waiting times and handle a significantly higher volume of applications. Expansion to Increase Application Capacity Fivefold Senior Post Master Manoj Kumar said that the expansion includes new machines, additional counters, and other necessary infrastructure upgrades. Currently, the center processes 45 applications per day with verification appointments. After the expansion, verification appointments will increase to 90 per day. Once all five counters are operational, the center is expected to process over 250 applications daily—five times the current capacity. ...

Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh: A wave of panic swept through Gaura village in Suhawal police jurisdiction on Tuesday afternoon when a male and female King Cobra, each nearly 10 feet long, emerged from a residential home. The hissing pair slithered into the courtyard, terrifying the residents. Promptly, villagers alerted the Forest Department, which rushed to the site. Rescue Operation by Forest Team Under the leadership of Regional Forest Officer JSP Verma, a team including Forest Inspector Ashok Kumar Yadav, Forest Assistants Ajit Kumar Rai, Dara Rai, and Forest Guard Samuddin, along with half a dozen staff members, reached the village. Curious onlookers gathered in hundreds, but the fearsome hissing of the cobras kept everyone at a safe distance. After nearly two hours of careful effo...

Lucknow: In a decisive move under its zero-tolerance policy against corruption, the Uttar Pradesh government has suspended four officials of the Cooperative Department. The action was taken after allegations of irregularities, negligence and misconduct surfaced from multiple districts. According to officials, several complaints had been received from farmers and public representatives regarding malpractice in cooperative operations. Acting on the instructions of Cooperative Minister JPS Rathore, the state government initiated strict disciplinary action to ensure transparency within the cooperative system. Officials Suspended for Irregularities Following inquiries into the complaints, the Cooperative Department and the UP Cooperative Federation Ltd. (PCF) suspended four officials w...