Uttar Pradesh

Basti, UP: In a bizarre and shocking turn of events, the police in Basti were left astounded when a woman, declared dead, walked into the police station alive. Priyanka Prajapati, whose murder had been under investigation for the past two years, was found living happily with her second husband Mangal Chandra in Rajasthan. The mystery was uncovered when an OTP (One-Time Password) alert on her first husband’s phone revealed her identity. The Strange Story of Priyanka PrajapatiPriyanka hails from Pilkhayen village in the Captain Ganj police jurisdiction. She married Sandeep, a Basti resident, on 14 May 2017, and the couple had a son. After eight years of marriage, differences arose, prompting Priyanka to leave her in-laws’ house, taking jewelry worth lakhs with her. Soon after, she attempt...

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has announced a significant hike in the financial grant provided for girls’ marriages. Seen as a strategic move ahead of the 2027 state elections, this step aims to provide substantial relief to economically weaker families. Increase in Grant AmountUnder the Chief Minister’s Mass Marriage Scheme, previously, families received a grant of ₹51,000 for their daughters’ weddings. The 2026-27 state budget, presented in the UP Assembly by Finance Minister Suresh Khanna, has raised this amount to ₹1 lakh. A total allocation of ₹750 crore has been made to support this scheme. Focus on Economically Weaker FamiliesThe scheme primarily targets underprivileged families, for whom arranging a daughter’s marriage can be a ...

Ghaziabad: The Ghaziabad administration has urged citizens to register for a Family ID as soon as possible. This ID, part of the “One Family, One Identity” initiative, could soon become mandatory for accessing several government schemes and services. Register Your Family ID from HomeThe local administration has appealed to residents to obtain a Family ID under the state government’s unified digital identity scheme. The Family ID aims to ensure transparent delivery of various government benefits directly to eligible beneficiaries. Citizens can apply for their Family ID online through the familyid.up.gov.in portal or visit the nearest Jan Suvidha Kendra (Public Service Center) for assistance. Why Family ID is ImportantThe Family ID creates a consolidated digital identity for each famil...

Ghaziabad: The Transport Department of Ghaziabad has identified more than 11,000 commercial vehicle owners who have not paid road tax for the past five years or more. This prolonged negligence has caused the government a revenue loss of over ₹10 crore. ARTO Ashok Kumar Srivastava issued a clear warning to defaulters, stating that strict legal action will be taken if the outstanding tax is not cleared within 15 days. 15-Day Deadline for DefaultersThe department has given all defaulting vehicle owners a final 15-day window to pay their dues. Failure to comply within this timeframe will result in the issuance of a Recovery Certificate (RC), which will be sent directly to the District Administration. Once this happens, the recovery process will begin, which may include seizure of vehicle...

Lucknow: The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh presented its tenth budget on Wednesday in the state assembly, marking the largest budget in the state’s history. Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna unveiled the budget at 11 a.m., with the total outlay for the financial year set at ₹9,12,696 crore. This is the final budget of the government’s second term ahead of the next year’s assembly elections. The budget reflects the government’s commitment to infrastructure development, healthcare, and public welfare, while also addressing the aspirations of the people. Finance Minister Khanna stated that the budget has been prepared keeping in mind the development needs of the state, public expectations, and good governance. Key Highlights of UP Budget 2026 Strong focus on employm...

Ghaziabad: The investigation into the shocking triple suicide of three sisters in Ghaziabad has taken a new turn. Police sources reveal that the father’s negligence, combined with the limited education and memory-related health issues of his first and second wives, significantly contributed to the lack of proper care for the children, ultimately leading to this tragic outcome. Authorities are questioning family members, relatives, and neighbors, but concrete leads have yet to emerge. However, preliminary findings indicate that the mothers’ health problems and educational limitations affected their ability to manage household responsibilities. This lack of supervision reportedly pushed the girls toward excessive use of mobile phones, eventually culminating in their suicides. Parental ...

Hapur (Uttar Pradesh): A shocking case of betrayal and violence has emerged from Hapur district, where a young woman alleged that she was sexually exploited for nearly a year by her lover on the false promise of marriage. The accused reportedly assaulted her brutally after she became pregnant and resisted his attempts to destroy evidence. According to the victim, the आरोपी (accused) called her to his shop under the pretext of showing her certain proof. Once she reached there, he forcefully tried to snatch her mobile phone in order to delete photos and videos that could expose him. When she objected, he allegedly attacked her mercilessly, leaving her seriously injured. The woman’s family immediately rushed her to the Dhaulana Community Health Centre, but due to her critical condition,...

Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh: The Uttar Pradesh Police department has been rocked by controversy after five obscene videos allegedly involving a head constable and a woman constable went viral on social media in Bijnor district. Both personnel were posted at Rehda police station. The matter became even more sensitive after it emerged that the woman constable was seen wearing a police uniform in the viral clips. The incident has sparked widespread discussion among the public as well as senior police officials, bringing embarrassment to the department. Following the videos’ circulation, Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Jha took immediate cognizance of the matter and suspended both policemen. A departmental inquiry has also been ordered. Departmental Probe Underway Police officials...

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: A major financial irregularity has been uncovered in the Lucknow Municipal Corporation, involving the embezzlement of ₹1.14 crore from the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) contributions of over 5,000 municipal employees. The irregularity, dating between 2013 and 2015, came to light following a report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) formed after last year’s Assembly presentation of the CAG report. NSA Files FIRMunicipal Health Officer (NSA) Dr. P.K. Srivastava has submitted a written complaint at Hazratganj police station to initiate an FIR. The complaint lists the names of five companies allegedly involved in the embezzlement, along with the specific amounts misappropriated. Companies and Alleged Amounts Embezzled ...

Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking incident from Mahoba, a young man was allegedly killed by his girlfriend’s father and uncle just four days before her wedding. The victim, Ravi Prajapati, was strangled to death and his body was later dumped in a nearby pond. The accused have been arrested by the police. Incident DetailsThe case comes from the Khanna police station area. According to local resident Harishchandra, his cousin Ravi, along with his younger brother Rahul, went to sleep on the night of February 1. Around midnight, Rahul woke up to find Ravi missing and the main door open. Rahul had no mobile phone with him, and there was no clue about Ravi’s whereabouts. Ravi, a Class 12 student at Brahmachari Inter College, was reported missing, prompting a search by the police. His pa...