Uttar Pradesh

Ghaziabad, UP: In a major move to ease traffic congestion, authorities in Ghaziabad are planning to make the busy Hapur Chungi–Dasna route completely signal-free. The initiative aims to reduce traffic snarls on one of the city’s most heavily used corridors, benefiting daily commuters and emergency services alike. The route, connecting the Delhi-Meerut Expressway and NH-9, often witnesses long delays due to multiple traffic signals. Vehicles can be stuck for 10–15 minutes at peak hours at key intersections, including Hapur Chungi, Govindpuram, and Kavi Nagar. To resolve this, the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) will conduct a survey next week to identify locations where traffic signals can be removed and “smart” U-turns constructed. How the Plan Will Work Under the proposal, ...

Unnao, UP: In the early hours of Monday, a massive fire broke out at the Swad Agro Industries factory in Mohan, Unnao district, causing widespread panic and destruction. The blaze, which consumed crores worth of goods, sent plumes of smoke high into the sky, visible from a distance. The factory, located in the Hasan Ganj police jurisdiction, produces mustard oil, pasta, macaroni, daliya, flour, besan, soy chunks, and other food products. Around 3 AM, a sudden fire erupted, quickly engulfing the entire facility in flames. Smoke and Flames Trigger Panic Thick smoke and towering flames prompted immediate action from the fire department. Firefighters reached the scene and, after strenuous efforts, managed to bring the blaze under control. Both finished products and raw materials store...

Ayodhya, UP: Ayodhya is set to become a major tourist attraction with the upcoming Ramayana Wax Museum, which vividly brings the epic to life through 40 intricately crafted wax statues. Built at a cost of ₹10 crore over 10,000 square feet, the museum is designed to depict 40 key episodes of the Ramayana in immersive detail. Speaking to the media, Sunil Kumar Kandalor, renowned wax sculptor and Managing Director of the construction company behind the project, said that the display setup is complete and preparations for the inauguration are underway. The Divisional Commissioner of Ayodhya, Rajesh Kumar, and municipal officials have already reviewed the site. According to Kandalor, the inauguration will be performed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, expected in the first week of February....

Sonbhadra, UP: A bizarre incident has emerged from Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, leaving the family and local community stunned. A man, who reportedly left home to find a groom for his daughter, returned a few days later with a young woman—his third wife. The shocking revelation has now reached the local Mahila Thana (Women’s Police Station). According to reports, the second wife approached the Family Counseling Center at the police station and alleged that her husband had abandoned his first wife 20 years ago, claiming she was mentally unwell. She stated that she and the husband had five grown-up children together. “Three months ago, he went to arrange a marriage for our daughter, and now he has married someone else. What am I supposed to do?” she questioned. Wife Initially Reluctant to...

Prayagraj: In a dramatic turn of events at the Magh Mela, Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati staged a sit-in protest after being prevented from taking the holy Sangam bath in his palanquin during the Muni Amavasya festival. Reports indicate that the revered saint has abstained from food and water since the incident and will reveal his next course of action at a press briefing scheduled for Monday at 12 PM. Palanquin Block Leads to ChaosOn Sunday morning, the Shankaracharya, seated in his palanquin, arrived at Sangam Noj accompanied by his followers. As the crowd swelled for Muni Amavasya, police erected barricades, and officials stopped the Shankaracharya from proceeding on the palanquin, requesting him to disembark and walk the remaining 50 meters. This led to a confront...

Kanpur: In a shocking case of fraud and intimidation, a young woman from Kalyanpur, Kanpur, was duped of ₹71 lakh and precious jewelry after being lured with promises of marriage and an IAS selection. The suspects allegedly posed as a bank officer and later claimed that the victim had been selected for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). How the Scam UnfoldedThe accused, Divakar Mishra (alias Satyam), a family acquaintance of the victim, introduced her to Nitesh Pandey from Chakeri, who claimed to be a field officer at a government bank. Nitesh gradually gained her trust by promising marriage and asserting that he would soon be appointed as an IAS officer. His claims were allegedly supported by his brother Jitesh, sister-in-law Akanksha, and Divakar Mishra. The victim was first ...

Noida: Widespread anger has gripped Noida following the tragic death of a young software engineer, Yuvraj Mehta, who drowned after his car plunged into a water-filled pit dug for a residential basement. The incident has sparked protests, candlelight marches, and sharp criticism of the police, administration, and Noida Authority for alleged negligence. The fatal accident occurred near the Le Grandiose turn in Sector-150, an area residents now describe as a “death zone.” According to locals, the tragedy could have been prevented had authorities acted promptly after an earlier truck accident at the same spot nearly 15 days ago. Candle March and Residents’ Protest On Sunday, residents of nearby housing societies, including Tata Eureka Park, gathered at the accident site and held a can...

Budaun: A case of interfaith marriage has come to light from Uttar Pradesh’s Budaun district, where a Muslim woman, Noorvi, has converted to Hinduism, changed her name to Mahi Kashyap, and married her Hindu partner Rajkumar in a temple. Following the marriage, the couple has released a video on social media, alleging a threat to their lives and seeking police protection. The marriage reportedly took place on January 16 at a local temple. A video of the couple has since gone viral, in which Mahi Kashyap states that she married Rajkumar of her own free will, without any pressure or coercion. She expressed apprehension about her safety, claiming that both she and her husband’s family are facing threats from their relatives angered by the marriage. Claims of Threat from Family Members ...

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is poised to witness a major surge in industrial activity, with investment proposals worth over ₹5 trillion set to be implemented on the ground in the near future. Making the announcement on Sunday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the state has entered a “golden phase” of investment, driven by policy stability, good governance and swift decision-making. The Chief Minister was addressing an event in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) region, where land allotment letters were handed over to five major units. He said that over the last eight-and-a-half years, Uttar Pradesh has undergone an unprecedented industrial transformation and has moved beyond promises to become a symbol of tangible results. “From the Global Investors Summit, ...