Uttar Pradesh

Noida, Uttar Pradesh: Legendary Indian sculptor Ram Sutar, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, was awarded the Maharashtra Bhushan 2024 on Friday. The prestigious honor was personally presented by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at Sutar’s residence in Sector-19, Noida. A delegation from Maharashtra accompanied him, including Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, and Culture Minister Ashish Sailar. CM Fadnavis praised Sutar for his outstanding contribution to the world of art. The award carries a cash prize of ₹25 lakh along with a commemorative memento. Anil Sutar, Ram Sutar’s son and fellow sculptor, expressed gratitude to the Maharashtra government for honoring his father at home. Born on 19 February 1925 in a humble family from Gondur village, Mahara...

Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking incident from Patni village in Saharanpur, a newlywed bride reportedly fled with jewelry and ₹60,000 cash just 18 days after her marriage, leaving the groom’s family in despair. The groom’s family had paid ₹60,000 to arrange the marriage with the bride, a resident of Diwanpur, Kolkata. According to reports, Gaurav Saini, son of Pawan Saini, married Mugli Khatoon alias Pooja on October 26. The marriage was arranged by a local youth, Sittu, who allegedly collected the ₹60,000 from Gaurav’s family. After the wedding, Gaurav was taken to Kolkata, where the marriage was conducted in the presence of the bride’s parents. On November 12, while Gaurav was away in Chilkana and his parents were at work, Pooja reportedly vanished from the house, taking je...

Lucknow: Deepti Sharma, a key member of India’s victorious Women’s Cricket World Cup team and Player of the Tournament, visited Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow along with her entire family. Sharma, who serves as a DSP in the Uttar Pradesh Police, attended the meeting in her khaki uniform. The meeting was documented and shared on the CM’s official X handle. During the meeting, CM Yogi praised Deepti Sharma’s achievements, highlighting the government’s commitment to initiatives like “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” and the promotion of sports in Uttar Pradesh. “UP is proud of our daughter Deepti Sharma. Her passion, hard work, and dedication have turned the World Cup dream into reality,” the CM said. Deepti’s mother, Sushila Devi, expressed that the honor from the Chief Minister furth...

Pratapgarh/Mathura: Prominent political leader and Jansatta Dal Loktantrik President Raghuraj Pratap Singh, popularly known as Raja Bhaiya, was seen walking hand-in-hand with Peethadhishwar Dhirendra Krishna Shastri during the ongoing Sanatan Unity Yatra in Mathura on Friday. The leaders raised slogans together as part of the procession and even sat on the roadside to enjoy a simple meal of puri and sabzi. This year, Raja Bhaiya was accompanied by his sons, Kunwar Shivraj Pratap Singh and Kunwar Brijraj Pratap Singh. MLC Kunwar Akshay Pratap Singh and a large number of supporters were also present at the yatra site. Raja Bhaiya has actively participated in earlier Bageshwar Dham yatras as well. Speaking to the media, he emphasized that Sanatan Dharma unites people and preserves India’s ...

Agra: In a major fraud case, a hospital owner in Agra has been cheated of ₹1.17 crore by a group of fraudsters who allegedly threatened him using the name of the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The accused lured the victim with the promise of a hotel in Pune, Maharashtra, and secured a large sum via bank transfers. When the victim demanded the money back, he was allegedly threatened with life-threatening consequences. The victim, Ravindra Singh Baghel of Kalindi Vihar, had established a hospital named RB in Tedi Bagiya after completing his BHMS studies. His elder brother, Jarjodhan Singh, was engaged in the confectionery business in Pune when Ravindra met Ramesh Kokaramji from Kolhapur. The two began working together and developed a close relationship, with Ravindra considering Ramesh ...

Lucknow: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has intensified its crackdown on illegal constructions in the city, sealing 11 commercial establishments during a major enforcement drive on Friday. The action comes as part of the Uttar Pradesh government’s ongoing efforts to curb unauthorized building activities. Under the supervision of LDA Vice-Chairman Pratmesh Kumar, Enforcement Zone-2 teams conducted raids in the Mohanlalganj and Gosainganj areas. Zonal Officer Virag Karwariya reported that the drive targeted constructions ranging from warehouses and marriage lawns to commercial complexes, all built without approved layouts or permissions. Among the establishments sealed was the SAS Hyundai showroom, reportedly constructed on nearly 1,000 square meters of land by Sushil Kalra, N...

Lucknow: As winter gradually tightens its grip, Uttar Pradesh is set to experience a cold wave over the next two days. According to the Meteorological Department, nights are becoming noticeably colder, while daytime temperatures remain mild. A cold wave alert has been issued for 15 and 16 November, with patches of light to moderate fog expected in the early mornings. Weather forecasts indicate dry conditions across the western and eastern regions of the state on 15 November, with occasional thin fog in the mornings. Similar clear and dry conditions are expected on 16 November. While no formal alerts have been issued for 17–20 November, the weather is expected to remain generally clear. Minimum Temperatures Across Key Cities: Kanpur: 8°C Etawah: 8.4°C Bareilly: 9.2°C Ayod...

Varanasi: Mathura’s traditional zari garments and Meerut’s musical instrument, the bugle, have officially been granted the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag. GI experts, led by Dr. Rajnikant, confirmed on Friday that the GI Registry in Chennai has issued certificates for both products. Women’s organization Khajani Welfare Society applied for the GI tag for Mathura’s zari garments, while the Merchant Welfare Association of Meerut filed for the bugle. The paperwork was completed with assistance from the Human Welfare Association in Varanasi, according to Dr. Rajnikant. Currently, legal procedures for 32 additional products are underway to secure their GI status. Preserving Heritage and Boosting Local ArtisansThis recognition will protect the originality of these products, cu...