Uttar Pradesh

Sonbhadra, UP: In a shocking and gruesome incident in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, the police have revealed that a young girl, Aarti, was killed by her own father, Ramlakhan, with the full complicity of her mother, Krishnavati. The couple had allegedly strangled their daughter and attempted to mislead the authorities by concocting a false story. Both have now been arrested and sent to judicial custody. The incident occurred on the night of January 4, sending shockwaves across the local community. Initially, Ramlakhan, also known as Ravi or Bathe, had filed a complaint at the Ghorawal police station claiming that unidentified intruders had entered their home and strangled his daughter. He even accused two young men in a fabricated narrative, presenting himself as a grieving father. Howev...

Ghaziabad: In a bid to strengthen road safety awareness, the Ghaziabad Education Department has announced a strict traffic safety campaign in government schools. Starting 15 January, teachers and staff arriving on two-wheelers without helmets will be denied entry to school premises. The campaign, running until 31 January, will also educate students on traffic rules through their curriculum. Zero Tolerance for Violations:With schools reopening after winter vacation on 15 January, the Education Department has issued directives making school principals responsible for enforcing discipline. Teachers and staff violating the helmet rule will be required to submit a written explanation to the department. Training for Teachers:Basic Education Officer (BSA) O.P. Yadav stated that teachers wil...

Mathura: A joyous purchase turned into a nightmare for Amit Singh of Mathura when the Innova car he bought for ₹29 lakh turned out to be stolen. The scam, orchestrated by a cunning fraudster, almost landed Amit in legal trouble before the Delhi Police uncovered the truth. The Scam Unfolds In October 2024, Amit Singh from Jamunadham Colony, Govardhan Chauraha, Mathura, booked a brand-new Innova. Due to long waiting lists at the showroom, he did not receive the car immediately. A fraudster exploited this delay. Kanika Swami, a resident of Kirti Palace, Meerut, posed as a reputed car dealer and contacted Amit. To gain Amit’s trust, Swami manipulated the showroom into refunding ₹7.5 lakh from Amit’s initial booking. Once Amit received the refund, he believed Swami was a genuine dealer...

In a sudden and alarming incident late Friday night, a massive fire broke out at the Gorakhpur Sales Tax Office, causing extensive damage to crucial files and documents. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. Authorities suspect a short circuit may have triggered the blaze. The fire erupted around 1:30 AM on the upper floor of the office located near Taramandal, Ramgarh Tal area. Local residents, noticing thick smoke, alerted the police and fire brigade immediately. A team of firefighters battled the flames for over an hour before bringing the situation under control. By then, the fire had destroyed important records, computers, office furniture, and filing cabinets. Sales Tax Department officials rushed to the scene to assess the damage. “The exact cause of the fire is still unde...

Bareilly: A unique love story from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, has captured social media attention. After two years of romance, Ahiya, a Muslim girl, embraced Hinduism, changed her name to Anshika, and tied the knot with her lover Monu. The couple took seven pheras (sacred rounds) in a traditional Hindu ceremony at Agastya Muni Ashram, marking the beginning of their married life. Breaking Religious Barriers for Love The couple hails from nearby villages—Ahiya from Churai Dalpatpur and Monu from Pipalsana Chaudhary. Their love story, which spanned over two years, faced strong opposition from Ahiya’s family due to religious differences. Despite the lack of family support, the couple remained determined to be together. A New Beginning Unable to convince their families, Ahiya and Monu...

Lucknow: Joy and excitement were visible on the faces of applicants as the lottery for the Atal Nagar Residential Scheme was held for 2 BHK flats. The scheme offers both 1 BHK and 2 BHK apartments to eligible applicants. On Friday, the lottery for 634 two-bedroom flats at Atal Nagar, Devpur Para, under the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA), was conducted at the Mercury Hall of the Indira Gandhi Institute. Applicants themselves drew the lottery slips, ensuring complete transparency. So far, a total of 2,299 beneficiaries have been allotted flats. On Thursday, 1,665 one-bedroom units were allotted. Affordable Housing with Modern Amenities According to LDA’s Additional Secretary C.P. Tripathi, the Atal Nagar scheme offers apartments ranging from 30 sq.m. to 54.95 sq.m., with prices...

Greater Noida:In an unusual incident that left police bemused, a 60-year-old man approached the local police station after feeling hurt for not being invited to his employer’s son’s wedding. The man, who has worked at his employer’s shop in Dankaur town for nearly 30 years, described his long-standing relationship with the family as almost familial. According to the complainant, his employer’s son recently held a wedding, followed by a grand reception. Despite his decades of service and close association with the family, he was neither invited to the wedding nor the reception. Feeling deeply neglected, he visited the Dankaur police station seeking justice for the perceived slight. Police Intervention Police officers at the station carefully listened to the elderly man’s concerns. ...

Gonda:The birthday celebrations of former Kaiserganj MP and senior BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh have drawn widespread attention in Uttar Pradesh, not only for the grand religious event and show of strength in Gonda, but also for a unique and high-value gift presented to him — a ₹2.5-crore thoroughbred racehorse imported from London. The horse, which has already won seven races, was gifted to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by a couple from Haryana, adding a distinctive highlight to the birthday festivities. The gift has since become a major talking point in political and social circles. Gift from Haryana Couple The horse was presented by Ravindra Pal Singh Chauhan and his wife Sangeeta Singh Chauhan, residents of Rewari district in Haryana. The couple personally travelled to Gon...

Lucknow:A potentially fatal incident was narrowly averted in Uttar Pradesh’s capital Lucknow when a man lost consciousness inside his moving car after keeping all windows shut and running the blower to escape the cold. The timely intervention of patrolling police personnel, who broke the car window and rescued him, saved his life. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon near the Nigohan police station, where a car was seen standing suspiciously in the middle of the road. Station In-charge Anup Tiwari, who was on routine patrol with his team, noticed that the vehicle’s windows were completely closed and the driver appeared unconscious, slumped over the steering wheel. Sensing the gravity of the situation, police personnel immediately broke the car window using a brick and pulled the...