Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow:Weather conditions have changed across Uttar Pradesh, with rain, drizzle, and hailstorm activity affecting several districts and bringing a sharp increase in cold conditions. Light rain and hail were reported on Tuesday in Lucknow, Noida, Ghaziabad, and several parts of Purvanchal, leading to a noticeable drop in temperatures. Early Wednesday morning, Lucknow witnessed intermittent drizzle, while cloudy skies and rainfall continued in parts of the National Capital Region. According to the Meteorological Department, rain and hailstorms are likely in many districts of the state today (Wednesday), accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorm activity. The recent spell of rain and overcast skies has intensified the winter chill across the region. Rainfall Brings Temperature Drop ...

Lucknow:The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed between India and the European Union is set to unlock vast economic opportunities for Uttar Pradesh, significantly strengthening exports, investments, and employment generation across the state. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the agreement provides Indian exporters easier access to the European Union’s 27 countries and a consumer base of nearly 450 million people. Experts believe the agreement is particularly crucial for labour-intensive states like Uttar Pradesh, where millions of artisans, farmers, small manufacturers, and MSMEs form the backbone of the economy. Under the FTA, tariffs on several products will be reduced or eliminated, making UP-made goods more affordable and competitive in European markets. Big Ga...

Prayagraj:The Kinnar Akhada has expelled actress Mamta Kulkarni from its fold following her controversial remarks related to Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand. The decision was announced by Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, the head of the Kinnar Akhada, who stated that questioning or insulting any religious tradition is unacceptable. Clarifying the Akhada’s stand, Laxmi Narayan Tripathi said she does not wish to take sides in the Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand controversy. “I am neither calling anyone right nor wrong,” she said. “However, I felt deeply hurt by the incident in which the traditional hair tuft (choti) of young Brahmin students was pulled during the fair. No one has the right to insult or question another’s religious traditions.” She further stated tha...

Mathura: In a serious security lapse, five adolescent girls escaped under suspicious circumstances from the Government Girls Protection Home located in Chaitanya Vihar, Vrindavan, late Monday night, triggering alarm among district authorities and the police. The girls, aged between 14 and 17 years, reportedly covered themselves with blankets and walked out through the main gate, as captured in CCTV footage. Of the five, two girls have safely reached their homes, while a search operation is underway to trace the remaining three missing girls. According to shelter home in-charge Gayatri Mishra, the girls went missing between 10:30 pm and 11:00 pm. The escapees have been identified as Divya (resident of Chauthaiya, Mahavan), Priyanka (Bahad Garhi, Nauhjheel), Arayna (Multani Bada, Pahar...

Lucknow: King George’s Medical University (KGMU) has issued a clarification amid growing political and social controversy over notices served for the removal of certain shrines within its campus. The university administration has categorically stated that no notice has been issued to the Shahmina Shah Dargah or the Haji Harmain shrine, and has urged people not to spread misinformation. KGMU recently sent notices to four to five shrines located within its campus, seeking responses within 15 days. Following this, political reactions emerged, with the Samajwadi Party and several Muslim religious leaders expressing concern. Demands to change the name of KGMU were also raised, further intensifying the debate. Addressing the issue, KGMU spokesperson Dr. K.K. Singh clarified that reports cl...

Agra, Uttar Pradesh – A dilapidated water tank in Kalindi Vihar, Agra, collapsed, disrupting water supply in the area for the past three days and leaving residents facing a severe water shortage. The dramatic incident, which was captured on video, has gone viral on social media. The CollapseThe cemented water tank had become structurally unsound over time. On 24 January, the local water department demolished the tank. The viral footage shows the entire tank collapsing in just five seconds. The heavy debris struck the underground water tank beneath, damaging its walls and contaminating the stored water with rubble and debris. As a result, hundreds of households have been left without water. Impact on ResidentsLocal residents reported that no alternative water arrangements were provide...

Northern India is experiencing the impact of a Western Disturbance, bringing rain and strong winds across Uttar Pradesh. On 27 January, several districts in western UP, including Meerut, Aligarh, Agra, and Ghaziabad, recorded rainfall, while some areas of Baghpat experienced hail. Weather Forecast for 28 January 2026The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate rainfall over many districts in eastern Uttar Pradesh within the next 24 hours. Over 50 districts could experience rainfall accompanied by thunder and hail. Strong winds of 30–40 km/h are also expected across several districts of eastern and western UP. Light fog may occur in some areas in the morning and evening. Recent dry conditions have caused a noticeable drop in minimum temperatures. City-wise Forecast...

In a shocking incident in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, a young man was critically injured after allegedly having air forcibly pumped into his private part by three local men. The victim, whose health deteriorated rapidly, was rushed to Lucknow Medical College for treatment. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation. The incident occurred in a village under the Kudarwar police station. According to the victim’s father, his son was at a puncture repair shop when he got into a verbal dispute with three men identified as Satyaprakash, also known as Gandhi or Amrish Kori, Ghulam Arif, and Rizwan. Allegedly, the confrontation escalated, and the accused deliberately used a pressure machine to harm the young man. After the attack, the perpetrators threatened the victim and fle...

Meerut, January 27, 2026: A serious road accident occurred on National Highway 58 near Pallavpuram police station in Meerut on Tuesday, leaving six passengers critically injured. A passenger bus traveling from Delhi to Dehradun collided with a road roller that had been carelessly left in the wrong direction after construction work. Several other passengers sustained minor injuries. The accident reportedly took place around 3 a.m., while road repair work was underway on the highway. After completing the work, the heavy road roller used in construction was parked in the wrong direction without any warning signs, barricades, or reflectors, and the operator left the site. The passenger bus, moving at high speed toward Dehradun, failed to spot the unlit roller in the darkness and crashed dir...

Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: Prashant Singh, Deputy Commissioner of the State Tax Department posted in Ayodhya, has announced his resignation following comments made by Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand. Prashant Singh stated that he was deeply hurt by the remarks made by the Shankaracharya, which were directed against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He described the comments as irresponsible and insulting, and cited this as the reason for stepping down from his post. The resignation has drawn attention amid the ongoing debate over statements made by religious leaders and their impact on public officials in Uttar Pradesh.