Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday reiterated his government’s tough stance on law and order, assuring investors of strong security and a stable business environment in the state. Speaking at the inauguration of the Uttar Pradesh Pharma Conclave 1.0, the chief minister said the state guarantees “Safety, Stability and Speed (SSS)” to every investor. Referring to criticism over police encounters, Adityanath said that if criminals open fire, the police will respond in kind. “Police personnel are trained to use weapons for this purpose,” he said, underlining the government’s zero-tolerance policy toward crime. He also promised industry leaders from across the country a streamlined single-window clearance system and full administrative support for investments i...

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: Weather conditions across Uttar Pradesh shifted sharply after rainfall and strong winds brought back winter chill and dense fog in several districts. The state has been under the influence of multiple western disturbances since late January, triggering intermittent rain and fluctuating temperatures. On Tuesday, thick morning fog was followed by dark clouds that turned daytime skies unusually gloomy. Rain showers swept parts of the state, while winds gusting up to 50 kmph intensified the cold. In Lucknow, 7 mm of rainfall was recorded, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre. Senior scientist Atul Kumar Singh from the Lucknow Meteorological Centre said that with the western disturbance moving away, conditions are expected to turn dry from Wednesday. How...

Mathura, Uttar Pradesh: A Mathura court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the 2023 murder of a Delhi woman he had befriended on Facebook. The Additional District Judge (ADJ-04) on Tuesday convicted Saddam Hussain and imposed a fine of ₹31,000, citing strong evidence presented during the trial. The case dates back to July 2023, when the victim, Joura Khatun, a resident of Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi, travelled to Mathura after being called by the accused on the pretext of meeting her and helping her obtain medicines. According to the prosecution, soon after she arrived, Hussain attacked her repeatedly with a knife near the Cantt Kali temple area. She later succumbed to her injuries in hospital. Before her death, the victim gave a statement to police identifying Saddam Hussain ...

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Narendra Modi-led central government, calling the reported trade deal with the United States a “black day for India” and alleging that it would harm farmers and fuel inflation. Addressing reporters in Lucknow, Singh accused the BJP government of bowing to American pressure and compromising national interests. He claimed the agreement would lay the foundation for rising prices and the “ruin of Indian farmers.” Singh said the most surprising aspect of the deal was that its details surfaced through a statement by the US President rather than an official announcement by the Indian government. “This shows that India’s economic and policy decisions are now being dictated from Washi...

Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: President Droupadi Murmu will visit Ayodhya on March 19 to ceremonially install the Ram Yantra in the sanctum on the second floor of the Ram Temple and hoist a flag in the temple’s outer complex (parikrama/parikota), officials associated with the temple trust confirmed. Preparations are underway for the presidential visit, with finishing work and cleaning of murals in the temple complex being expedited. Temple trust trustee Dr. Anil Mishra said the guest list for invitations will be finalized within the next two days. The event will include participation from representatives of companies involved in temple construction, along with distinguished guests from various sections of society. Dr. Mishra noted that while the ceremony will not be a large public gatherin...

Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: A religious procession carrying a 60-foot-long steel trident has begun its journey from Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh to Ayodhya, organizers said. The yatra is scheduled to reach Chaure Bazaar in Ayodhya district on February 10 after passing through major stops including Jabalpur, Kashi, and Prayagraj. According to organizers Digvijay Singh and Amit Yogi, the procession aims to promote Sanatan traditions and religious unity. The trident, claimed to be the largest in the country, is being transported continuously with a 50-member group accompanying it around the clock. The massive trident will be installed at a 500-year-old Shiva temple located in Rampurwa in Bikapur tehsil. The temple is known for its unique traditions, including a rotating priesthood that chan...

Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking incident from Moradabad district, a woman allegedly conspired with her lover and two accomplices to murder her husband by drowning him in a canal. Police have arrested all four accused and claimed to have solved the case. The victim, Akhtar Ali (43), a resident of Godhi village under Bhojpur police station limits, had been married to Shabina for 19 years. He ran a tea stall in the village and is survived by one daughter and five sons. According to the victim’s brother, Afser Ali, Shabina was allegedly involved in an extramarital relationship with Altaf (35), a man from the same village, which frequently led to disputes between the couple. Akhtar Ali left home on January 27 and did not return. A missing person report was filed the next day. On J...

Ghaziabad | February 3: A major tragedy was averted in Ghaziabad’s Khoda area on Tuesday morning when a 16-year-old girl climbed to the roof of a four-storey building and threatened to jump. Quick action by fire personnel prevented the incident from turning fatal. According to Chief Fire Officer Rahul Pal, the emergency call came around 4 a.m. to the Vaishali Fire Station control room, reporting that a girl had climbed atop a water tank near Lal Mandir in Khoda and was threatening to end her life. The fire service immediately dispatched a disaster response team and van to the scene. On arrival, firefighters found the girl perched on the tank, refusing to come down despite attempts by neighbors to persuade her. She even made multiple attempts to jump. Assessing the situation, firef...

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh): In a shocking lapse of security, a man convicted in a nine-year-old rape case fled from the court premises moments after being declared guilty, triggering outrage and raising serious questions over police accountability. The incident occurred on Monday inside the Special POCSO Court No. 2, where Judge Pradeep Kumar Ram convicted Jitendra Prasad for the rape of a 10-year-old girl under Sections 3/4 of the POCSO Act. The court immediately ordered that the accused be taken into judicial custody pending sentencing. However, before police personnel could secure him, the convict managed to escape from the courtroom. The dramatic escape caused panic within the court complex, while on-duty police personnel reportedly failed to act in time, allowing the convicted offe...

Meerut:A trader faced financial trouble after a routine security check at the South Rapid Train Station in Meerut led to the recovery of a 2-kilogram silver bar from his bag, for which he failed to produce a valid purchase invoice. The State Tax Department imposed a penalty of ₹42,000, citing violation of GST transportation norms. The incident occurred on Monday evening, when security personnel noticed a silver bar during baggage screening and stopped the trader for verification. As the trader could not produce a proper bill or tax documents related to the silver, the matter was immediately reported to the State Tax Department. Silver Worth Around ₹6 Lakh Officials said the recovered silver bar weighed approximately two kilograms and was valued at nearly ₹6 lakh, amid soaring silv...