Uttar Pradesh

Ambedkarnagar/Abha (Saudi Arabia):As many as 161 Indian migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan are stranded in Abha city of Saudi Arabia, facing severe humanitarian distress after their work visas expired and their employer allegedly confiscated their passports, preventing them from returning home. Among those affected are several workers from Ambedkarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh, including Santosh Kumar and Hridesh Kumar, residents of Amiya Wamanpur village in Baskhari block. For the past three months, the workers claim they have received no wages and inadequate food, pushing them to the brink of starvation. Allegations of Forced Labour According to family members, the workers’ visas expired nearly six months ago, yet the company has neither regularised their ...

Mathura, UP: Renowned storyteller and Gauri-Gopal Ashram head Swami Aniruddhacharya shared details of his first earnings during a recent Katha. He revealed that his initial income came from a nine-day Katha in Prayagraj, where he earned ₹3,000. During the discourse, Swami Aniruddhacharya emphasized the importance of using earnings wisely to meet genuine needs rather than personal luxuries. While his peers spent their first earnings on mobile phones, he chose to invest in a harmonium to pursue his passion for music. “At that time, what I truly needed was a harmonium to learn music. I thought, why buy a mobile?” he said. The harmonium he purchased with his first earnings still remains with him. Message on Responsible EarningsThe Katha highlighted the importance of channeling one’s inco...

Ghaziabad, UP: To prevent fraudulent property registrations, the Ghaziabad registration department has implemented Aadhaar-based e-verification. From February 2, every property registration in the district will require verification of the owner’s Aadhaar UID number along with biometric authentication, ensuring that no one can fraudulently register or sell property in someone else’s name. How the System WorksAll eight sub-registrar offices in Ghaziabad have been updated with the e-verification system. The process will confirm the property owner’s identity and address using their Aadhaar number, along with thumb impression verification in the presence of registration officials. Electronic KYC (e-KYC), biometric authentication, and e-signatures will be used to verify the identity of the pe...

Mau, UP: A video of SDM Rajesh Agarwal singing on stage has gone viral on social media. The video shows the officer reportedly performing the song “Mere Ghar Sarkar Aayi Hai” to welcome Energy Minister AK Sharma during a large-scale employment fair in Mau. While the video has sparked widespread discussion online, NBT Online has not independently verified its authenticity. Employment Fair Draws CrowdsMinister AK Sharma inaugurated the grand employment fair at Gandhi Stadium in the Mau Nagar Panchayat. The event featured company stalls where candidates interacted with representatives and explored job opportunities. Sharma emphasized that such fairs would empower youth to become self-reliant and support their families. BJP leaders, including Rashtra Kunwar Singh, Block Representative Prave...

Etawah, UP: Authorities in Etawah are preparing to take bulldozer action against a centuries-old mazar (shrine) in the Fisher Forest area, known as the Behrad Wale Syed Baba Mazaar, after the caretaker failed to provide required documents. The illegal shrine, constructed on forest department land, has been served a notice following a complaint to the Chief Minister’s office. Caretaker Fazle Ilahi was asked to submit documentation by 22 January but failed to do so. Once the deadline lapsed, the administration affixed a notice on the shrine. Every Thursday, large crowds gather at the mazar, and Urs celebrations have reportedly been held without official permission. Faithful Express ConcernsLocals and devotees have expressed distress, saying that blocking access to the shrine is an affr...

Ghaziabad: The Health Department in Ghaziabad has launched an investigation into disability certificates issued over the past two decades, following reports of fraudulent certifications being used to secure government jobs and benefits. Nearly 28,000 certificates issued in the last 20 years will be reviewed. Individuals found with fake certificates will not only lose their government employment but also face legal action, including recovery of benefits obtained through the false document. Focus on Specific DisabilitiesAccording to officials, certificates claiming vision, hearing, or ENT-related disabilities will be examined closely. A medical review team has been formed under the supervision of Nodal Officer Anwar Ansari. “The department issues disability certificates only after thor...

Lucknow: Residents of Jaunpur and Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh have a reason to cheer as the central government has approved new bypass projects for both cities, aimed at reducing congestion and improving regional connectivity. Jaunpur Western BypassThe 12.2 km, 4-lane Western Bypass in Jaunpur has been approved at an estimated cost of ₹944.19 crore. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari shared the update on his X handle, highlighting that the project will complete a missing link in Jaunpur’s regional road network. The bypass will connect National Highway 731 on the west and National Highway 135A on the north, creating uninterrupted connectivity. It will also integrate with the existing NH-31 bypass and other national highways (NH-31, NH-135A, NH-128A, NH-731), si...

Ghaziabad: In a dramatic accident on Thursday night, a car carrying five young men plunged into a drain near the Modinagar railway crossing in Ghaziabad district, Uttar Pradesh. The passengers broke the car windows to escape, narrowly saving their lives. Fortunately, they sustained only minor injuries. The vehicle was later recovered from the drain with the help of a crane. The youths—Rohit Kumar and Vikas Kumar from Khanjarpur Colony, and their friends Saurabh, Gaurav, and Sujit from Chudiyala village—had gone to Meerut for work-related purposes and were returning home via the Hanumanpuri route instead of the Delhi-Meerut main road. According to reports, near Dr. K.N. Modi Global School, a motorcycle suddenly appeared in front of them. In an attempt to avoid collision, the car went out...

Ayodhya: The remuneration for artists performing in the Anvarat Ramleela program in Ayodhya has been increased, with payments for participating troupes now doubled. The program, organized by the International Ramayana and Vedic Research Institute, aims to enhance the quality of the Ramleela performances by selecting higher-standard troupes. Under the new structure, troupes are categorized into two classes, with corresponding payments of Rs 17,500 and Rs 25,000 per troupe for a 15-day performance. CEO Ashutosh Dwivedi explained that artists in standard troupes will receive Rs 700 per artist, while artists in national-level troupes will be paid Rs 1,000 each. Previously, remuneration was set at Rs 8,500 per troupe, which was considered insufficient. Improved Facilities and BudgetPerfor...

Mahoba: Amid rising controversy over alleged irregularities in Jal Jeevan Mission projects in Mahoba district, District Magistrate (DM) Ghazal Bharadwaj has clarified the administration’s position and provided detailed updates on the mission’s progress. The issue escalated after BJP MLA Brijbhushan Rajput raised concerns over the state of the Har Ghar Nal (tap water) scheme. The MLA reportedly stopped the convoy of Water Resources Minister Swatantradev Singh to highlight the alleged shortcomings. Following the incident, the minister and MLA met with officials at the district collectorate, where the matter was addressed. DM Provides Mission DetailsDM Ghazal Bharadwaj outlined that under the Jal Jeevan Mission, the administration had planned to lay pipelines in 344 villages, covering a...