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Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow to Get New Traffic Plan: Minister Suresh Khanna Orders Measures to Ease Congestion
State, Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow to Get New Traffic Plan: Minister Suresh Khanna Orders Measures to Ease Congestion

Lucknow, Jan 14:Facing severe traffic congestion in the state capital, Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister and in-charge of Lucknow, Suresh Khanna, has issued strict instructions to officials to devise a comprehensive traffic plan and restrict the entry of heavy vehicles near the Assembly gates. Tackling Growing Traffic Challenges Lucknow’s increasing population and vehicle count, along with daily inflow from neighboring districts, have made traffic management a major challenge. Despite traffic diversions at several major intersections, jams frequently disrupt city life. Taking cognizance of the issue, Minister Suresh Khanna has directed officials to conduct on-site inspections at all key intersections and implement measures that minimize inconvenience to citizens. Key Directives Th...
Meerut’s Kapsad Village Turned Into a Police Cantonment: Entry Only After Aadhaar Check, 24×7 CCTV Surveillance
State, Uttar Pradesh

Meerut’s Kapsad Village Turned Into a Police Cantonment: Entry Only After Aadhaar Check, 24×7 CCTV Surveillance

Meerut, Jan 14:Kapsad village in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut district has been transformed into a high-security police cantonment for the sixth consecutive day following a sensational murder and kidnapping case. The security clampdown is so strict that not only outsiders but even media personnel are barred from entering the village. Access is being granted exclusively to local residents—and that too only after verification of their Aadhaar cards. From the village boundaries to its narrow lanes and footpaths, heavy police deployment is visible everywhere. Barricades have been erected on all main and alternative routes, CCTV cameras have been installed at key locations, and a dedicated control room is monitoring the situation round-the-clock. The entire operation resembles a high-risk security...
Do Not Give Smartphones to Children, Warns CM Yogi Adityanath; Says It Can Lead to Stubbornness and Depression
Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Do Not Give Smartphones to Children, Warns CM Yogi Adityanath; Says It Can Lead to Stubbornness and Depression

Gorakhpur, Jan 14:Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued a strong warning against the excessive use of smartphones, especially among young children, cautioning that it can have serious psychological and behavioral consequences. Addressing the audience during the Gorakhpur Mahotsav, the Chief Minister urged parents and society to rethink their growing dependence on mobile phones. CM Yogi expressed concern over the common sight of very young children being handed smartphones to keep them occupied. “This should not be done. Giving smartphones to small children is like committing an offence,” he said. He emphasized that instead of mobile phones, children should be encouraged to develop habits of reading, writing, learning new skills, and engaging in constructive activities....
UP Minister Dayashankar Mishra ‘Dayalu’ Responds to Devkinandan Thakur’s Controversial Statement on Clothing
Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

UP Minister Dayashankar Mishra ‘Dayalu’ Responds to Devkinandan Thakur’s Controversial Statement on Clothing

Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh: Dayashankar Mishra 'Dayalu', the Minister of AYUSH in Uttar Pradesh, has reacted to the controversial statement made by preacher Devkinandan Thakur. Thakur had recently suggested that women who wear sarees would become the prime ministers of Bangladesh and Pakistan. In response, Minister Mishra emphasized that a person's identity is defined by their character, not by their clothes. Speaking to the media, Mishra acknowledged that Devkinandan Thakur's comments might be his personal views, but he clearly rejected the notion that clothing defines someone's worth. He drew a parallel with the renowned philosopher and spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda, who faced criticism for his attire during his visit to America. Swami Vivekananda had famously responded that the tru...
Husband Slits Wife’s Throat in Firozabad Over Dispute About Son
State, Uttar Pradesh

Husband Slits Wife’s Throat in Firozabad Over Dispute About Son

Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking incident, a husband in Firozabad allegedly slit his wife’s throat, sparking horror across the village. The dispute reportedly arose over their 20-year-old son, who is currently lodged in a Delhi jail for a theft case. The couple, residents of Nagla Nande village under Nagla Khangar police station, had been living together for 22 years. Early in the morning, a disagreement over their son escalated, prompting Ashutosh to allegedly attack his wife Lata, fatally cutting her throat. Police arrived at the scene immediately after receiving the distress call. The body was taken into custody and sent for post-mortem examination to confirm the exact cause and time of death. Ashutosh has been taken into custody for questioning. Investigation UnderwaySi...
Bulldozer Action in Etah: 28 Illegal Shops Demolished, ₹20 Crore Land Freed from Mafia
State, Uttar Pradesh

Bulldozer Action in Etah: 28 Illegal Shops Demolished, ₹20 Crore Land Freed from Mafia

Etah, UP: In a decisive action following a court order, the Etah administration demolished 28 shops built on government land in front of the Jalesar Tehsil. The operation, aimed at reclaiming land from illegal occupants, freed property worth approximately ₹20 crore from mafia control. The demolition took place on Monday afternoon, when a large police contingent and the district administration team turned the area into a secured zone to carry out the bulldozer operation. District Magistrate Prem Ranjan Singh formed a special team led by SDM Bhavana Vimal, which executed the court-mandated action. The targeted land, measuring nearly 1,000 square meters, had been illegally occupied for several years. The encroachers had built shops using iron and tin sheets, and three of these structure...
Who is Swami Shri Ramkrishnacharya Maharaj from Nepal? Meets Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan
State, Uttar Pradesh

Who is Swami Shri Ramkrishnacharya Maharaj from Nepal? Meets Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan

Vrindavan (Mathura): Swami Shri Ramkrishnacharya Maharaj, the revered spiritual leader from Nepal, recently met Premanand Maharaj in Vrindavan. Representing all Sanatan Hindus of Nepal, Swamiji offered his respects and wished for the long life and wellbeing of Premanand Maharaj. Swami Shri Ramkrishnacharya is a prominent spiritual guru and one of the leading saints of the Ramanand Sampradaya. He serves as the Peethadhishwar of Shri Ramtarak Brahmpith in Varahakshetra, Chatradhham (Sunsari), Nepal, and is widely known as “Mahayogi Siddh Baba.” Swamiji has led monumental religious events in Nepal, including the Hanumad Mahayagya, where one billion mantras were chanted and millions of offerings were pledged. Through such initiatives, he has played a pivotal role in the preservation and ...
How Akhilesh Yadav Will Decide SP Candidates: Inside the Formula for UP Assembly Elections 2027
Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

How Akhilesh Yadav Will Decide SP Candidates: Inside the Formula for UP Assembly Elections 2027

Lucknow: With the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections 2027 on the horizon, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has already begun strategizing. Discussions around ticket distribution for SP candidates have intensified, and the party’s selection formula is now coming to light. The Samajwadi Party is expected to consider caste dynamics carefully while choosing candidates. Those with the strongest caste-based influence in their constituencies are likely to secure the party ticket, making the competition tougher than ever for hopefuls. Sources reveal that the SP will first evaluate each candidate’s real voter base through surveys. These surveys will assess a candidate’s grassroots connect, regional activity, party affiliation, and caste influence. Only those who perform well on all fronts w...
Noida: Thief Wearing Helmet Attempts Chain Snatching in Lift; ACP and SHO Suspended
State, Uttar Pradesh

Noida: Thief Wearing Helmet Attempts Chain Snatching in Lift; ACP and SHO Suspended

Greater Noida/Noida: In a shocking incident at a high-rise society in Noida, a thief wearing a helmet tried to snatch a chain from an elderly woman inside a lift. The woman raised an alarm, forcing the criminal to flee after pushing her. CCTV footage of the attempted robbery has gone viral on social media, sparking outrage and leading to strict action against police officials. Senior Police Officials RemovedNoida Police Commissioner Laxmi Singh has suspended ACP Diksha Singh of Central Noida and SHO Manoj Singh of Bisrakh Police Station. The decision came after a review of law-and-order lapses and failure to control crime in their jurisdictions. Details of the IncidentThe incident took place four days ago at La Residencia Society, Tower B-1, No. 15. Bharati Jani, accompanied by her d...
KGMU Nurse Dismissed After Child Dies Due to Alleged Injection Error
State, Uttar Pradesh

KGMU Nurse Dismissed After Child Dies Due to Alleged Injection Error

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: A nurse at King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, has been dismissed following the death of a child, after an investigation revealed negligence on her part. The action comes after the hospital administration’s inquiry confirmed serious lapses in the nurse’s conduct, prompting the termination of her services. The committee also recommended canceling her registration with the Nursing Council. The Incident The case involves 12-year-old Sejal Verma, who suffered from a severe bone-related disorder. Despite consulting multiple doctors at various hospitals, no effective treatment was found. Ultimately, Sejal was admitted to KGMU, where doctors diagnosed her with femoral deficiency, a congenital condition in which the upper portion of the thigh bone is und...