Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: In a significant administrative change, the official residence of the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, previously known as Raj Bhavan, has been renamed ‘Jan Bhavan’. The decision aligns with the central government’s directive to standardize the nomenclature of Governors’ residences across India. The renaming has been implemented with immediate effect and will be reflected in all official, administrative, and statutory communications. The necessary procedural formalities at the state level have already been completed. Government’s RationaleAccording to the Ministry of Home Affairs, this initiative aims to create uniformity in the naming of Governors’ residences nationwide. The Uttar Pradesh government has adopted the change to comply with this directive. The name ‘Jan Bhavan’—li...

Kaushambi, UP: The Uttar Pradesh Police’s UPCOP app, designed to enhance citizen safety, has been misused by criminals for large-scale fraud. In a shocking case from Kaushambi, police have arrested three members of a gang who exploited the app to extort money by targeting families of missing girls. According to police, the gang downloaded FIR copies of missing or runaway children from the UPCOP app and then impersonated police officers to contact the victims’ families. Claiming to have located the missing girls, the fraudsters demanded hefty sums of money in exchange for their “safe return.” The Saini Police launched an investigation after a complaint was lodged about an extortion of ₹50,000, allegedly by a person claiming to be an SHO. Incident DetailsKaushambi Superintendent of Pol...

In a major crackdown on the illegal drug trade, Pilibhit police have unearthed a fake cough syrup manufacturing unit operating from a residential house in the Ghungchai police station area. A former hospital compounder has been arrested for running the illicit operation after allegedly learning the manufacturing process through YouTube videos. The arrested accused has been identified as Suresh Kumar (41), a resident of Village Lah in the Puranpur area. He was previously employed as a compounder at a private hospital in Pilibhit. Learnt Fake Drug Manufacturing Online During police interrogation, Suresh Kumar revealed that around two years ago he learned the method of making fake cough syrup by watching videos on YouTube. He then set up a small factory inside his house and began pro...

Lucknow:The capital city of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, has achieved a major milestone in urban waste management by becoming the state’s first ‘Zero Fresh Waste Dump’ city. With the commissioning of a new solid waste processing plant at Shivri, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has ensured that all fresh waste generated daily in the city is scientifically processed, leaving no untreated waste to be dumped in the open. Municipal officials said this waste management model stands as a strong example of the circular economy, and is fast emerging as a source of inspiration for cities across India and abroad. Scientific Processing of 100% Urban Waste Lucknow, with a population of nearly 40 lakh and over 7.5 lakh commercial establishments, generates close to 2,000 metric tonnes of soli...

Mau, Uttar Pradesh:Mau Sadar MLA Abbas Ansari, representing the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP), was produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Court in Mau on Wednesday in connection with a case related to the violation of the Model Code of Conduct during the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. The court framed charges against him under the Representation of the People Act, marking a significant development in the case. The case pertains to Crime No. 27/2022, registered at Dakshin Tola police station during the 2022 Assembly elections. Abbas Ansari was accused of violating election norms by allegedly taking out a roadshow without prior permission and using hired vehicles during election campaigning, in contravention of prescribed rules. Originally, charges were fil...

Noida: On the night of January 16, a tragic accident claimed the life of 27-year-old engineer Yuvraj Mehta when his car fell into a water-filled pit in Sector 150, Noida. Yuvraj struggled for nearly two hours, calling for help, but could not be rescued in time. Recalling the heartbreaking incident, Yuvraj’s father, Rajkumar Mehta, said he had been waiting to have dinner with his son that night. Yuvraj had called his father around 10:30 PM while returning home with friends from Gurgaon and assured him, “Dad, I’ll be home in half an hour; get ready, and we’ll have dinner together.” Tragically, Yuvraj never made it home. His friend, Pankaj, recounted that they had left Gurgaon at 9 PM, unaware that the night would end in such a tragedy. The car was recovered four days later by the NDRF ...

Bhadohi/Prayagraj: Dr. Praveen Togadia, senior leader of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), expressed deep concern over the recent controversy surrounding the Sangam Snan in Prayagraj. Calling for Hindu unity, he emphasized that the slogan, “Hindus divided will suffer”, is not merely a chant but a timeless truth. The recent developments related to the Sangam Snan have sent ripples not only across Uttar Pradesh but throughout the country, unsettling the Hindu community. Speaking on the issue, Dr. Togadia described the controversy as deeply distressing and called upon Hindus to remain united and free from internal conflicts. “People across Uttar Pradesh, including journalists, have been asking me about the Prayag Sangam Snan incident. I am personally very saddened,” he said. “This is not...

Mathura: Panic has gripped the Sarafa market in Mathura after a trader allegedly absconded with silver worth several crores. The trader, identified as Dinesh Agrawal, reportedly borrowed large quantities of silver from multiple businessmen and also cheated ordinary citizens by collecting lakhs of rupees under the pretext of selling plots. Jyoti Sharma reports: The incident has left both prominent silver traders and local residents shaken. Dinesh Agrawal is accused of taking silver from various traders without making any payments before fleeing the city. Pradeep Khandelwal, a resident of Bairagpura, filed a police complaint stating that Agrawal took 14 kg of silver from him, valued at approximately ₹14.79 lakh. Similarly, Mahesh Garg of Saraswati Kund was allegedly cheated of ₹10 lakh un...

Prayagraj: The controversy over preventing Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati from taking part in ritual bathing at the Magh Mela has escalated. The Prayagraj Mela Administration had issued a notice to the Shankaracharya demanding a response within 24 hours. In a strong rebuttal, Swami Avimukteshwaranand has sent a legal notice to the administration, demanding the withdrawal of its earlier communication. The notice was sent through his advocate, Anjani Kumar Mishra, to the Vice-Chairperson of the Prayagraj Mela Authority. The notice describes the administration’s action as not only insulting but also an affront to the authority of the Supreme Court. It asserts that the entire matter regarding the Shankaracharya’s position is currently sub judice in the Supreme Court. “Int...