Uttar Pradesh

Varanasi: In a shocking case of police corruption, a station in-charge and his subordinate were caught red-handed accepting a bribe in Varanasi on Wednesday evening. The Anti-Corruption Unit apprehended both officers while they demanded money to remove a name from a dowry harassment case. A video of the incident has gone viral, showing the bribe being tossed away at lightning speed. Case Details About two years ago, Prahlad Gupta, a resident of Chandauli, was booked under the Dowry Prohibition Act by his wife at Sigra Police Station. The investigation of the case was assigned to Kashi Vidyapith Police Outpost In-Charge Shivakar Mishra. After spending a year in jail, Gupta was released, but Shivakar Mishra allegedly continued pressuring him for money under the pretext of adding more s...

Shahjahanpur: In a tragic incident, a 65-year-old man from Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, took his own life, reportedly due to mounting debts and a pending electricity bill of ₹32,000. Before ending his life, Kamendra Vikram Singh wrote a note addressed to the Chief Minister, appealing for relief from his electricity dues and urging that his children not be troubled. Kamendra lived with his wife and had two sons and a daughter, all of whom are married. On Wednesday morning, everything seemed normal, but shortly after leaving his home, he hanged himself from a tree outside the house. The family was left in shock upon discovering the body. During the search, police recovered a suicide note from his pocket, addressed to the Chief Minister. The note mentioned his electricity bill, existing...

Ghaziabad: Residents of Ghaziabad, located on the outskirts of Delhi, have a reason to cheer. The long-standing maintenance issues in several localities are set to be resolved, as the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has officially handed over more than five residential colonies to the Municipal Corporation. This major move also clears the path for funding new development works. Under this arrangement, GDA will transfer a total of ₹66 crore to the Municipal Corporation in two installments to cover maintenance and improvement of these colonies. Historically, GDA has primarily focused on construction and development, but lacked the large-scale workforce and expertise required for ongoing maintenance. This often resulted in broken roads, non-functional streetlights, and clogged sew...

Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh: In a tragic incident in Shahjahanpur, a 65-year-old man, Kamendra Vikram Singh, took his own life by hanging himself from a tree, allegedly due to stress over a mounting electricity bill and personal debts. Before his death, Singh wrote a note addressed to the Chief Minister, appealing for relief from the bill and requesting that his children not be harassed over his debts. Family and CircumstancesSingh lived with his wife and had three married children—two sons working in private jobs and a daughter. According to the family, Singh appeared normal on Wednesday morning. However, shortly after stepping outside, he hanged himself from a tree near his house. His death left the family devastated. The suicide note found in Singh’s pocket revealed his financial ...

Lucknow, Jan 29, 2026: Amid the rising tide of modern music and digital sounds, the traditional musical instruments of India’s tribal communities are gradually fading into obscurity. Recognizing this cultural loss, Uttar Pradesh’s Folk and Tribal Culture Institute has taken significant steps to preserve these endangered treasures. The institute is currently safeguarding over 200 traditional instruments, ensuring that future generations remain connected to their rich cultural roots. Once resonating across forests, hills, and riversides, instruments like the dholak, nagada, daf, dhafli, and been are now on the brink of extinction. Following directives from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the institute is not only preserving these instruments but also showcasing them through exhibitions an...

Ghaziabad, Jan 29, 2026: Electricity consumers in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, are facing growing difficulties as erroneous electricity bills continue to arrive. From incorrect meter readings to inflated load calculations, over 2,000 wrong bills are being issued every month, forcing residents to repeatedly visit power department offices for corrections. In the past four months alone, more than 9,000 incorrect bills have been reported. With around 2.5 lakh electricity consumers in the city, bills are generally issued between the 7th and 22nd of each month. Residents allege that meter readers frequently enter incorrect readings, sometimes higher than actual consumption, leading to inflated bills. Complaints lodged with the electricity department are often delayed or ignored, leaving frustrat...

Siddharthnagar, Jan 29, 2026: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated projects worth over ₹1,000 crore in Siddharthnagar on Wednesday, highlighting the district’s cultural and economic significance. While the region is renowned as the spiritual land of Lord Buddha, it is increasingly gaining attention for its historic and unique agricultural product—Black Salt Rice. Known locally for centuries, Black Salt Rice has now become a symbol of both tradition and modern economic growth, thanks to the state government’s One District-One Product (ODOP) initiative. The crop is helping local farmers increase income and strengthening the district’s economy. A 2600-Year-Old LegacyThe cultivation of Black Salt Rice in Piprahwa, Siddharthnagar, dates back over 2,600 years, around 60...

Ghaziabad, Jan 29, 2026: In Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, centers set up for responding to notices under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process were overwhelmed on Wednesday as large crowds gathered, leading to chaos and unrest. The situation escalated when citizens were asked to provide proof from the 2003 voter list, creating confusion and frustration among residents. The administration had established 14 centers across various assembly constituencies to facilitate verification of documents. However, many visitors faced difficulties as booth level officers (BLOs) were absent, leaving people unsure about where to submit or verify the required documents. Several residents expressed their anger over the sudden demand for documents that are over 20 years old. “We were asked to provid...

Sambhal, Jan 29, 2026: A heart-wrenching incident occurred in Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh, where a 9-year-old boy drowned in a deep, water-filled pit near a brick kiln. The pit, dug recently with a JCB machine, had collected rainwater, and the tragedy has sparked outrage among locals demanding strict action against the kiln owner. According to reports, the incident took place near Gauri Brick Kiln in Barbari Madhiya village, under Hayatnagar police jurisdiction. The child, Priyansh, son of laborer Rohtas from Saijna village, was playing near the kiln when he accidentally slipped into the pit, approximately 9 feet deep, filled with water. Upon realizing his son was missing, Rohtas rushed to search for him. Seeing Priyansh struggling in the water, he jumped into the pit to rescue h...

Saharanpur, Jan 29, 2026: In a disturbing incident in a village in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, a young couple was brutally beaten by a mob in front of the village council (panchayat) for engaging in a romantic relationship. The victims reportedly begged for mercy, folding their hands in prayer, but their pleas went unheard. Authorities say no formal complaint has yet been filed with the police. According to local reports, the incident occurred around ten days ago. A young man had gone to meet his girlfriend when villagers learned of their meeting and apprehended both. Without involving law enforcement, the couple was brought to the house of the village head, where a panchayat session was held. During the session, not only were their personal relations questioned, but the couple was also ...