Uttar Pradesh

Hapur (Uttar Pradesh): In view of the Mahashivratri festival and the Kanwar Yatra, the Hapur police have announced a four-day traffic diversion plan on National Highway-9 (NH-9) to ensure smooth movement of devotees and maintain public safety. As per the advisory, traffic diversion will remain in force from 12:00 noon on February 13 till 4:00 pm on February 16. During this period, heavy vehicles such as trucks, canters, tractors and other goods and passenger carriers will not be allowed to enter NH-9 in the Hapur region. Superintendent of Police Kunwar Gyananjay Singh said that during Mahashivratri, a large number of devotees from various states arrive in the Garh area for holy bathing in the Ganga and to collect Gangajal for the Kanwar pilgrimage. Considering the huge crowd and to a...

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh): What was meant to be the most memorable day in the lives of two sisters turned into a heartbreaking nightmare after one of the grooms allegedly fled the wedding venue moments after the jaimala ceremony. The incident took place in the Govardhan police station area of Mathura, where the marriage of two real sisters had been arranged with two real brothers from Rajasthan. The wedding celebrations were underway in full swing, with both families following rituals and customs according to the auspicious timings (muhurat). The bride’s family had welcomed the groom’s side with traditional hospitality. The grooms were given a warm reception, and all rituals, including the tilak ceremony, were completed smoothly. The grooms were then escorted to the stage, where relati...

Kanpur/Lucknow: A shocking case of fraud has come to light in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, involving a lawyer who impersonated a judge to swindle women under the pretext of marriage. Vishnu Shankar Gupta, a practicing lawyer, is now set to face gangster charges in connection with the scam. Gupta, posing as Judge Anshuman Vikram Singh, lured a nursing officer from Lucknow via a matrimonial website. Claiming to be a civil judge from Sitapur residing in Varanasi, he gained the trust of the woman and her family. On 4 August 2025, he tricked her into withdrawing ₹14 lakh from her bank account. Loans Taken Through VictimGupta escalated his scheme by involving an associate, Seemant Agrawal, to procure loans from four banks in the victim’s name. The total fraud amounted to ₹44.54 lakh, with amount...

Meerut: The Yogi Adityanath government presented the Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026-27 in the Assembly on Wednesday, unveiling a record ₹9.12 lakh crore budget with special emphasis on Western Uttar Pradesh. The budget highlights several initiatives for key cities including Meerut, Moradabad, Mathura-Vrindavan, and Bareilly, with a focus on infrastructure, education, and women’s empowerment. Development in Mathura-Vrindavan, Meerut, and Kanpur The budget allocates ₹700 crore for new projects in the Mathura-Vrindavan, Meerut, and Kanpur Development Authority areas, aimed at improving basic infrastructure and urban amenities. Religious and culturally significant cities like Mathura-Vrindavan have received special attention. The budget also strengthens higher education funding, increasing al...

Deoria: In an unusual twist at the Mahuwari Premier League held in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, the “Man of the Match” award turned heads — not for a trophy or cash prize, but for a live desi chicken. The unconventional reward brought laughter and joy to players and spectators alike, making the occasion truly memorable. The week-long cricket series took place at Janata Higher Secondary School Ground in Pathardeva town, featuring 16 prominent teams from across the region. Crowds gathered enthusiastically to witness the competition. At the closing ceremony, instead of the traditional shield, trophy, or cash prize, the organizers handed over a live desi chicken to the player declared Man of the Match. Initially, both the audience and players were surprised, but soon laughter and cheer filled ...

Mau (UP): A heated confrontation between a parcel superintendent and an RPF personnel at Mau Railway Station has caught public attention after a video of the incident went viral on social media. In the clip, the parcel superintendent, speaking in Bhojpuri, threatens the RPF personnel, saying: “My name is Rajesh Singh, Parcel Superintendent, Mau. I’ll pluck your eyes out. I’ll pluck your eyes. You don’t know how to talk properly.” The RPF personnel, Amit Kumar Yadav, a resident of Ghosi, Mau, and posted in Usalapur, Chhattisgarh, had visited the station on February 7 along with colleagues to get refrigerators, washing machines, and other items packed for transport. A dispute arose between Amit and the parcel superintendent over the packing of the items. Amit’s colleagues recorded part of...

Kanpur (Rahul Parashar): The high-profile Lamborghini accident case in Kanpur involving the son of a prominent tobacco businessman has taken a dramatic turn. On Wednesday, the driver, Mohan, was presented before the ACJM court, claiming he was behind the wheel during the accident. Mohan, through his lawyer, submitted a surrender application in court stating that an FIR has been registered in the matter, and he is ready to surrender. He asserted that he was driving the Lamborghini when the incident occurred, and that Shivam, the businessman's son, was on the passenger seat. However, the police refuted Mohan’s claims, stating that their investigation shows Shivam was driving the car at the time of the accident. Driver’s Account Speaking to the media after the court appearance, Mo...

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking incident that has left local families stunned, a 35-year-old woman reportedly eloped with her 15-year-old nephew in Gorakhpur. The minor is a ninth-grade student, while his parents reside in the village and his uncle works outside the town. The aunt, who lives locally, allegedly developed a romantic relationship with her nephew, leading to the alarming elopement. The pair went missing on January 26, prompting family members to file a missing person complaint at the PPganj police station. Authorities soon located both individuals within the city and took them into custody. During questioning, the aunt and nephew claimed that they intended to marry. After extensive discussions and persuasion from both family members and police, they eventually agree...

Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking incident on Monday evening, a pregnant woman was found hanging in a room at her home in Sultanpur. A post-mortem conducted on Tuesday confirmed that the death was a suicide. The woman, identified as Jyoti, had married her brother-in-law Gyan Prakash Kori about a year ago, following the death of her elder sister Poonam. Family BackgroundGyan Prakash’s first marriage was with Poonam from Satnapur village. The couple had a five-year-old daughter, but Poonam tragically passed away during childbirth around three years ago. With family consent, Jyoti, Poonam’s younger sister, married Gyan Prakash to care for the child. Jyoti was also pregnant at the time of her death. Dispute Before Tragic IncidentReports suggest that Jyoti had visited her maternal h...

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: The Yogi Adityanath government has unveiled significant provisions for farmers in its 10th state budget for the financial year 2026-27. Presenting the budget in the Assembly, Finance Minister Suresh Khanna highlighted the state’s commitment to increasing farmers’ income and boosting agricultural productivity. The budget allocates ₹10,888 crore specifically for agricultural schemes, signaling the government’s focus on enhancing crop production and irrigation facilities across the state. Record Payments to Sugarcane FarmersA major highlight of the budget is the announcement of record payments to sugarcane farmers. The Finance Minister stated that over the past nine years, the government has paid ₹3,04,321 crore to sugarcane farmers—₹90,888 crore more than previo...