Uttar Pradesh

Ghaziabad | 30 Jan 2026 After heavy rains caused severe waterlogging in Loni, Ghaziabad, a video of a schoolgirl holding local MLA Nand Kishore Gurjar responsible for the condition went viral on social media. Speaking to the media, Gurjar denied the allegations, calling them baseless and a deliberate attempt to defame him. The MLA claimed that the controversy is orchestrated by his political rivals, municipal chairperson Ranjit Dhama and her husband, former chairperson Manoj Dhama. Gurjar said, “The girl is too young to understand who is actually responsible for the waterlogging. The municipality, not the MLA, is accountable for road conditions and drainage maintenance. My opponents are using minor children and small-time YouTubers to tarnish my image.” Allegations of Municipal Mi...

Banda (UP) | 30 Jan 2026 A 35-year-old man was brutally stabbed to death in broad daylight in Lalitpur district on Friday, police said. According to Lalitpur Superintendent of Police Mohammad Mustaq, the incident occurred around 11:30 am at Najai market. The victim, identified as Kripa Sagar Patwa, was repeatedly attacked with a knife and left injured on the road. Patwa was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition, but doctors declared him dead, the SP confirmed. Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack.

Kanpur (UP), January 30: A 23-year-old man allegedly took his own life after facing pressure to change his religion in Kanpur’s Panki area, prompting protests by his family and local residents, officials said on Friday. The deceased, Rohit Singh, also known as Deepak, a resident of Ratanpur, was found hanging in his home on Wednesday. According to police, prior to his death, Rohit uploaded a video on social media claiming he had been forced to undergo religious conversion. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the matter. Local residents and family members have staged demonstrations, demanding justice and a thorough probe into the circumstances leading to the tragic incident.

Lucknow: In a shocking discovery, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation unearthed an illegal dairy operation in the Royal City Colony, Gadoura area of Biznour, when buffaloes and other cattle were found confined inside a residential home—from the drawing room to the bedrooms. The raid, part of an ongoing crackdown on unauthorized dairy activities, sent shockwaves across the neighborhood. The action was conducted by Zone-8 of the Municipal Corporation as part of its drive against illegal dairy operations. Upon the team’s arrival, panic ensued among the operators, with one of them locking the buffaloes, cows, and other animals inside the house to avoid seizure. Animals Found Locked IndoorsDuring the inspection, municipal authorities discovered a total of 11 buffaloes, 3 cows, 4 calves, and...

Lucknow, Jan 30: Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandi Ben Patel on Friday paid floral tributes to a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his death anniversary, officials said. An official statement said a tribute programme was organised at the Gandhi Auditorium in Jan Bhavan (formerly Raj Bhavan) to mark both the death anniversary of the Father of the Nation and Martyrs' Day. The programme was attended by the governor, along with officers and staff of the Raj Bhavan, who also offered floral tributes to Gandhi’s portrait.

Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh: A distressed woman in Jhansi, troubled by betrayal, staged a protest outside the home of her live-in partner with her two young daughters amid biting cold. She alleged that after a dispute with her husband, she was taken in by her lover along with her daughter, and was kept in a rented home as his live-in partner. During this period, the woman gave birth to another daughter. She claims that the man is now preparing to marry another woman. The incident took place in Raniganj Mohalla under the Kotwali Mauranipur area. The woman claimed that her partner secretly got engaged to another woman and that she had informed the police about the matter. Ongoing Legal Dispute With HusbandThe woman married in 2021 and had a daughter. Later, disputes arose with her husband, l...

Mahoba News: In an extraordinary display of humanity, the jail administration in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh, made the birth of a baby girl inside the prison a memorable occasion. Upendra Dwivedi, Mahoba: Sometimes, even a small gesture can bring immense joy to someone’s life. This was exemplified by PK Mishra, the jailer of the Upkaragar Mahoba, who turned a routine event into a heartwarming celebration. When a woman imprisoned on murder charges gave birth to a daughter, the jail authorities welcomed the newborn with music, flowers, and balloons, leaving not only the father but other inmates in tears of joy. The incident took place at the district headquarters prison, where Seema and her husband Lokesh, residents of Hamirpur, have been incarcerated in connection with a murder case. Seema,...

Meerut: Commuters from Meerut and Ghaziabad traveling to Haridwar and other hill states of Uttarakhand frequently use the Chaudhary Charan Singh Kanwar Patthri Road via Sardhana. While this route saves both time and distance, it has also been the site of numerous serious accidents due to overspeeding. To curb these incidents, authorities have now imposed a strict speed limit of 50 kilometers per hour on this road. During a recent enforcement drive, over 25 vehicles were automatically fined for exceeding the speed limit. The new system relies on sensors and cameras installed along the road, which detect overspeeding vehicles and immediately transmit the data to a digital challan system. Technology to Ensure ComplianceThe sensors and cameras measure vehicle speed continuously. If a veh...

A disturbing case of sexual assault involving a minor has surfaced in Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur district, revealing how social media influence and emotional vulnerability can push young adolescents into dangerous situations. According to police investigations, a 13-year-old girl, who was fond of making Instagram reels, developed a relationship with a 15-year-old boy she met online. The girl had even posted Instagram status messages describing him as “BF, my jaan.” On the day of the incident, the minor was recording a reel outside her house when the boy arrived in a van along with one of his friends. She willingly accompanied him, and the group reportedly spent the day roaming across different areas of the city. Later, the boy took the girl to a hotel. However, when he failed to ar...

Panic gripped parts of Gorakhpur district on Friday morning after the naked body of an unidentified woman was discovered near the Bayer Ghatta bridge under the Pipiganj police station area. According to police sources, the deceased woman is believed to be around 35 years old. Her body was found without clothes, and her head had been brutally crushed with bricks, indicating a violent murder. Local residents who had gone out for their morning walk first noticed the body lying near the bridge and immediately informed the police. Upon receiving the information, a police team rushed to the spot and cordoned off the area. Preliminary investigation suggests that the attacker may have deliberately inflicted severe injuries on the head to conceal the woman’s identity. Villagers stated that...