Uttar Pradesh

Ghaziabad: A shocking double murder late Friday night has sent shockwaves through Ghaziabad’s Khoda police station area, where two young men were stabbed to death and another critically injured following an argument at a roadside dhaba. The incident occurred around 10:30 pm near Ambedkar Gate at Vaishnav Dhaba, where Shripal (25) had come for dinner along with his friends Satyam (26) and Anurag. According to police, a dispute broke out between two groups over delay in food service and payment issues. Both sides were reportedly under the influence of alcohol. The argument soon escalated into violence, during which the accused attacked the three friends with sharp-edged weapons. All three sustained serious stab injuries and collapsed at the spot. After carrying out the attack, the assa...

Lucknow: In a significant step toward rural empowerment and land reforms, the Uttar Pradesh government under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has achieved a major milestone by distributing more than one crore ‘Gharoni’ (Land Ownership Certificates) to rural families across the state. Implemented under the Centre’s SVAMITVA Scheme, the initiative has transformed the lives of millions of villagers by granting them legal ownership of residential properties located in village inhabited areas. The move has not only strengthened property rights for the rural poor but has also emerged as a game changer in reducing land disputes and promoting economic self-reliance. Legal Empowerment of Rural Property Owners Under the SVAMITVA scheme, households residing on village abadi land are being prov...

Lucknow: In a major administrative reform aimed at accelerating project approvals and strengthening financial governance, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has approved a fivefold increase in the financial sanctioning powers of state ministers. Under the revised framework, departmental ministers can now approve development projects costing up to ₹50 crore, compared to the earlier limit of ₹10 crore. Projects valued between ₹50 crore and ₹150 crore will require approval at the Finance Minister’s level, while projects exceeding ₹150 crore will be sanctioned directly by the Chief Minister. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting with the Finance Department on Friday. CM Yogi emphasized that the move is intended to speed up decision-making, reduce bureaucratic delay...

Ayodhya:Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Moid Khan, who was recently acquitted by a court in the high-profile Bhadarsa gangrape case, will not be released from jail immediately, as he continues to face charges under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters Act. His legal counsel has moved a bail application in connection with the gangster case, which is currently pending before the court. Advocate Mohammad Saeed, representing Khan, confirmed that while the court has cleared him of the gangrape charges, his continued detention is solely due to the separate case registered under the Gangsters Act. Family Claims Irreparable Social and Economic Damage Moid Khan has spent nearly 19 months in judicial custody, a period his family says has caused irreversible social, emotional, and financial damage. Speak...

Aligarh:A high-profile ‘Love Jihad’ case from Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, has taken a dramatic turn after the accused, Firoz, released a video publicly denying all allegations and accusing the complainant of attempting to extort ₹5 lakh from him. The case, which has drawn comparisons with the film The Kerala Story, involves serious allegations of identity fraud, forced religious conversion, sexual exploitation, blackmail, and abandonment. Following the registration of an FIR, Firoz has now come forward with his version of events, claiming that the accusations against him are false and motivated by monetary demands. Firoz’s Version: “Consensual Relationship, No Deception” In the video, Firoz identifies himself as a resident of Tarasur Khurd and states that he works in a factory where h...

Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh):In a tragic incident highlighting the growing risks associated with social media trends, a 22-year-old man lost his life while attempting to shoot a reel on an under-construction flyover in Bareilly district on Friday evening. The deceased has been identified as Mohammad Faizan, a local barber by profession. According to police and eyewitness accounts, Faizan was out with his friends when the incident occurred on the road leading to Bijauria Railway Station, where construction work on a flyover is currently underway. Eyewitnesses said several heavy concrete slabs were lying along the roadside. Faizan reportedly climbed onto one of the slabs and began recording a reel to a film song. During the act, he lost his balance and slipped, falling from the slab. A con...

Mirzapur (Uttar Pradesh):The Mirzapur police have arrested Shyam Bahadur Patel, the district president of Apna Dal (Kamerawadi), along with two others, on charges of cattle smuggling. Patel, who is also the village head (Pradhan) of his native village, is accused of running the illegal operation for several years. According to police officials, Patel allegedly carried out cattle smuggling in collaboration with Rajesh Kol, the caretaker of a cow shelter (Gaushala). The case pertains to the cow shelter located in Sonvarsha village under Lalganj police station limits. The arrests followed the detention of Anil Prajapati earlier this week. Five cattle were rescued from his vehicle. During interrogation, Prajapati revealed the names of other individuals involved in the racket, leading to ...

Ghaziabad, UP: The menace of stray dogs continues in GH-7 Society, Crossing Republic, Ghaziabad. Recently, a girl was attacked by a pack of stray dogs, during which the most aggressive dog, a black canine named ‘Kalu’, managed to escape the municipal team by jumping over the society’s boundary wall. Since the incident, residents of the society are living in fear. The Apartment Owners Association (AOA) has urged everyone to immediately report if they spot Kalu in the area. Attack on School-going GirlOn Wednesday, a girl heading to school was attacked by a pack of stray dogs roaming inside the society. According to locals, the attack was initiated by Kalu. Fortunately, nearby residents managed to rescue the girl, and the incident was reported to the municipal authorities. The next day,...

The Uttar Pradesh government is taking steps to bring Bundelkhand’s rich folk arts to the global stage, aiming to include traditional forms such as Alha, Bundeli Swang, and Rai dance in UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. In coordination with the state’s Tourism and Culture departments, officials in Jhansi are collecting comprehensive data on local artists, folk art forms, and historical records associated with these traditions. The initiative also involves documenting organizations supporting Bundeli arts, rare folk practices, and prominent performers to strengthen the nomination process. For UNESCO consideration, detailed information is being gathered on performers of Alha, Bundeli Swang, and Rai, including awards, notable achievements, and contributions. Additionally, d...