Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, UP: In a major step to boost tourism, Uttar Pradesh Tourism will run an awareness campaign on the Home Stay and Bed & Breakfast (B&B) schemes across the state from January 14 to 30, 2026. The initiative aims to educate people about the schemes, review pending applications, and issue registration certificates immediately to eligible participants. This move aligns with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision of enhancing tourism facilities and creating new employment opportunities for local residents. Door-to-Door Awareness Drive During the campaign, tourism department teams in each district will visit households to explain the benefits of the Home Stay and B&B schemes. Pending applications will be reviewed, and eligible applicants will receive their registratio...

Gorakhpur Cyber Crime News: In a shocking cybercrime incident, the WhatsApp account of Dr. Vibhag Datta, Executive Director of Gorakhpur AIIMS, was hacked. The hacker impersonated the director and began demanding money from multiple people via WhatsApp and social media, including an MBBS student, who was asked to send ₹50,000. How the Hack Occurred According to police sources, Dr. Datta had placed an online order for delivery scheduled on Friday. On the morning of delivery, the delivery person called her, citing difficulty in completing the delivery, and requested her mobile number. It is alleged that during this interaction, cybercriminals managed to hack her WhatsApp account, possibly exploiting vulnerabilities during the online transaction. The hacker then misused Dr. Datta’s i...

In a chilling incident that has shocked the residents of Banda, Uttar Pradesh, a father allegedly strangled his 18-month-old son and disposed of the body in the Yamuna River. The accused, identified as Rajendra from Dhanuhan Dera village in Fatehpur district, was taken into custody by the police and is currently under interrogation, while efforts continue to recover the child’s body. According to reports, the crime occurred on the night of January 5 in Pachkauri village. Rajendra had come to his in-laws’ home to meet his wife, Sharda. While she slept, he reportedly took their toddler, Kartik, in his arms and quietly left the house. Around 150 meters from the village, near the banks of the Yamuna River, he allegedly strangled the child. The body was then placed in a boat and dumped into ...

Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: Addressing the 726th birth anniversary (Prakatotsav) of Jagadguru Ramānandācharya in Prayagraj, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a sharp critique of opposition parties over their silence on violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. He warned that attempts to divide the Hindu community on the basis of caste, sect, or denomination could lead to widespread destruction, drawing parallels with the situation in Bangladesh. Opposition’s Silence on Bangladesh IssueCM Yogi remarked that those who claim to uphold secularism remain completely silent on the atrocities being committed against Hindus in Bangladesh. He quipped, “It seems as if someone has glued their mouths shut.” According to the CM, no candle marches or public protests have been organized to raise aware...

Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: As the Magh Mela began in Prayagraj, the activities of social media influencers at the event have also increased. While many content creators are sharing positive and informative material, some, driven by the desire for more views and earnings, have posted misleading and objectionable videos. In a recent action, the Cyber Police arrested two influencers for posting such content on Instagram, which aimed to defame the sadhus and saints attending the Mela. Both were presented in court and sent to jail. Pre-planned Video Aimed at Defaming SadhusCyber Police Station in-charge Om Narayan Gautam said that Pradeep Sahu, a resident of Sikandra Bahriya, posted a deliberately scripted video from his Instagram profile @mrpraadeep. The video was intended to tarnish the ima...

Former IPS officer Amitabh Thakur was shifted from King George’s Medical University (PGI), Lucknow, to Deoria District Jail on Friday night under tight security. Thakur is currently in jail in connection with a plot allocation fraud case. Thakur, who has been lodged in Deoria Jail since December 10, was admitted to Lucknow PGI after experiencing a sudden health scare on the night of January 6. He complained of chest pain, which prompted the jail authorities to admit him first to Deoria Medical College. Due to the seriousness of his condition, he was referred to Gorakhpur Medical College and later to Lucknow PGI. Following treatment and stabilization, he was returned to Deoria Jail under strict security protocols. Background of the Case Amitabh Thakur, who served as Superintendent ...

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party (SP) president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has raised serious concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) draft voter list in the state, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Election Commission of attempting to manipulate the electoral process by removing genuine voters. Addressing the issue, Akhilesh Yadav said his apprehensions appeared to be coming true ever since the draft voter list was released. He claimed that initially there were fears that nearly three crore voters could be deleted from the rolls. Without naming anyone directly, he pointed out that even the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh had publicly mentioned, much earlier, that around four crore votes would be cut. Questions Raised Over CM’s Statement...

Jhansi: The Jhansi police have cracked the sensational murder case of woman auto driver Anita Chaudhary, revealing that she was shot dead by her lover following a fallout over their relationship. The prime accused, Mukesh Jha, has been arrested, police officials confirmed on Friday night. Mukesh Jha, who was carrying a reward of ₹25,000 on his arrest, confessed during preliminary interrogation that he killed Anita after feeling betrayed in love. Anita Chaudhary was widely known as Jhansi’s first woman auto driver, and her murder had drawn nationwide attention. The National Commission for Women had also taken cognizance of the case and sought a report from the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police. Murder Initially Passed Off as Accident The incident came to light on the morning...

Barabanki: A wave of grief swept through a village in Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki district after a 24-year-old man collapsed and died suddenly while playing cricket. The tragic incident occurred on Friday in Kaitha village under the Mohammadpur Khala police station area. The deceased has been identified as Anuj alias Virat Yadav, who was fielding during a local cricket match when he suddenly fell unconscious while picking up the ball. Fellow players and villagers rushed to his aid and immediately took him to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. Wedding Preparations Turn Into Mourning Anuj’s sudden death has left his family and the entire village in shock. He was scheduled to get married on February 24, and preparations for the wedding were underway. What was m...