Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: A surprising incident has emerged from the State Disaster Relief Force (SDRF) headquarters in Lucknow, where a guard was issued a notice for plucking and eating a guava from a tree on the premises. The constable’s explanation for his action has left officials astounded and sparked widespread discussion at the departmental level. The Incident The case involves a guard stationed at the SDRF headquarters during his duty, who plucked a guava from a tree within the command house premises. When the matter came to the attention of senior officers, it was deemed a breach of discipline. A formal notice was issued asking the guard to provide a written explanation for taking the fruit without permission, as this is considered a violation of departmental rules. Officials ...

Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh: Speaking at a youth dialogue conference organized by the Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) in a local banquet hall, national spokesperson Rakesh Tikait delivered a clear and firm message to young farmer leaders. He expressed his displeasure over the recent trend of short, three-hour sit-in protests, emphasizing that these do not constitute a true “dharna.” Dharna Is About Commitment, Not Hours Tikait clarified the distinction between various forms of protest such as dharna, demonstrations, panchayats, mahapanchayats, and meetings, explaining that each has its own purpose and significance. He criticized young leaders for calling brief three-hour gatherings “dharna,” stating: “A real dharna is a last-resort action, where one leaves home with bedrolls and stay...

Mau, Uttar Pradesh: Abbas Ansari, the MLA from Mau, has received relief from the Supreme Court of India, which granted him regular bail in a case registered under the Gangster Act. The Supreme Court, while granting the bail, imposed certain conditions. Abbas Ansari is required to comply with all the terms that were in place when he was initially granted interim bail. Along with the regular bail, the court has allowed him to travel outside Uttar Pradesh, provided he informs both the trial court and the local police beforehand. To seek permission for travel, the MLA must share his contact details and the specifics of his intended itinerary with the authorities. Only after fulfilling these formalities will he be permitted to leave the state. This development comes as a significant re...

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: Residents of Uttar Pradesh will now find it significantly easier and cheaper to get a new electricity connection, thanks to the latest rate revisions by the Power Corporation. Effective from January 11, the cost of new 1 kW and 2 kW connections has been nearly halved, and security deposits for prepaid connections will no longer be collected. According to the new Cost Data Book issued by the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) on December 31, 2025, and implemented by electricity companies by January 12, the revised charges bring substantial relief to consumers. Previously, a 1 kW connection cost ₹6,400; under the new rates, the same connection will cost only ₹3,198. Single-phase smart meters are now priced at ₹2,800, while three-phase smart met...

Hathras, Uttar Pradesh: A heart-wrenching incident has shocked the residents of Hathras, as a four-month-old baby girl tragically died after milk accidentally entered her windpipe while she was sleeping in her mother’s lap. According to reports, the infant, named Aqsa, daughter of Shakeel from the village of Tafra in the Sadar Kotwali area, had been fed milk by her mother at night. After feeding, she fell asleep normally in her mother’s arms. However, within a few hours, her condition suddenly worsened, and she began struggling to breathe. Alarmed, her family rushed her to the district hospital, where doctors declared the baby dead. The family is devastated by the sudden loss. “We could not believe that our healthy baby would pass away so quickly,” said a relative. Medical Finding...

Kanpur, UP: Tensions erupted in Bilhaur town, Kanpur, after cattle carcasses were discovered in a tin-shed adjacent to a cemetery wall behind a guesthouse, sparking protests by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal activists. The incident, captured on video and circulated widely on social media, prompted a massive response from law enforcement. According to police officials, the carcasses were found on Monday evening in the field belonging to a local resident, Shakir, near the cemetery wall. Following the viral video, VHP and Bajrang Dal members accused the field owner and another local, Rehman Qureshi, of cow slaughter, raising slogans and creating a disturbance. Senior officials, including Joint Police Commissioner Ashutosh Kumar, SDM Sanjeev Kumar Dixit, ADC P Kapil Dev Singh, ...

Mirzapur, UP: A gruesome double murder in Mirzapur has sent shockwaves through the local community. In a property dispute, a young man allegedly killed his stepmother and half-brother, police said. The accused has been apprehended. The victims, identified as building materials businessman Ayush Gupta (32) and his mother Usha Gupta (62), were reportedly killed by Usha’s stepson, Rahul Gupta. According to police, Rahul slit their throats with a sharp-edged weapon. After the murders, he attempted to dispose of the bodies. Usha Gupta’s body was loaded onto a tractor-trailer and dumped into a canal about two kilometers from their home. While transporting Ayush’s body, it fell from the vehicle at a crossroads, exposing the crime. Locals who witnessed the incident alerted authorities, and Rahu...

Badaun, UP: A shocking incident unfolded at a mentha factory in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh, as three security guards were found dead, sparking panic and unrest in the area. The tragedy reportedly occurred when the guards slept in a closed room while burning a fire stove, leading to suspected suffocation. The victims have been identified as Jugendra Yadav (30) son of Rambahadur of Basabanpur, Bhanu Yadav (26) son of Shripal of Mudsaina, and Vivek Yadav. Factory employees discovered the guards in an unconscious state in the morning and immediately rushed them to a nearby hospital, where they were declared dead. Locals and villagers gathered in large numbers upon hearing the news, creating a tense atmosphere around the factory premises. Police and forensic teams arrived promptly to investiga...

Gorakhpur, UP: The second day of the Gorakhpur Mahotsav on 12 January turned chaotic during a performance by Bhojpuri singer and actor Pawan Singh. The event, which also featured MP Ravi Kishan, saw unruly crowds creating panic, breaking chairs, and attempting to rush the stage, prompting the police to resort to a lathi-charge to regain control. The festival, held at Champa Devi Park since 11 January, drew large numbers of enthusiastic fans eager to see Pawan Singh perform. Strict security arrangements had been put in place, but the situation escalated after 10 PM when the program was underway. The chaos intensified around midnight when the singer’s birthday was announced. A cake was brought on stage, and Ravi Kishan led a celebratory song, which prompted a large crowd to surge towar...

Ghaziabad, UP: A shocking case of murder unfolded in Ghaziabad after a man was arrested for killing his girlfriend in a hotel room and spending the night next to her body. The accused, Praveen Kumar, confessed that an argument escalated into a deadly assault, leading to the death of 35-year-old Aarti. According to the police, Praveen, a sanitation worker from Sevanagar, Nandgram, had been in a relationship with Aarti for the past three years. Aarti’s husband, Rohit, had passed away nearly two years ago, after which her interactions with Praveen reportedly increased. On the night of 10 January, the couple checked into Hotel New Royal King in Patel Nagar, where they consumed alcohol. During the stay, a heated argument broke out. Aarti allegedly slapped Praveen and scratched his face, a...