Man stabs his wife to death in Uttar Pradesh`s Hathras

The deceased woman has been identified as Gauri, 23, originally from Aligarh. She had been married for approximately three years to Aditya

Man beats pregnant wife to death after argument over salty food in UP's Kasganj

ETAH: A man allegedly killed his five-month pregnant wife by beating her, which led to her falling from the roof of their house in the Kasganj district, officials said on Thursday. Brajbala (25) succumbed to her injuries after the assault, which allegedly stemmed from a domestic dispute over excess salt in the food she cooked on Wednesday evening, the police said. The incident occurred in Nagda Dhak village and escalated from a minor disagreement about the meal between Brajbala and her husband, Ramu. The dispute turned violent when Ramu allegedly attacked Brajbala, resulting in her falling from the roof and sustaining severe injuries. Family members rushed Brajbala to the district hospital, however, due to her critical condition, she was referred to the Aligarh Medical College, where she succumbed to her injuries during treatment on Thursday. Following Brajbala's death, her brother alleged that Ramu had an illicit affair with his sister-in-law, which Brajbala opposed. This alleged affair was a frequent cause of altercations between the couple. Ramu allegedly fled the scene after the incident, but was later apprehended by villagers from a house outside the village the same night and handed over to the police, Additional Superintendent of Police, Rajesh Bharti said. A case has been registered against Ramu, and investigations are underway, the ASP added. The police took Brajbala's body into custody for a post-mortem examination and initiated an investigation into the matter.

Over 2 mn annual burn injuries in India, 25k deaths, says study: Study

NEW DELHI: India faces a high burn burden with an estimated 2.1 million people suffering from injuries, 25,000 deaths, and 1.4 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) annually. What is worrying is that the burn survivors not only face increased societal stigma in the form of bullying, staring, teasing, mocking, degradation, and labelling, but also witness daily discrimination at Indian healthcare institutions and from healthcare providers (HCPs), a latest study has said. This lack of empathy - and sometimes physical abuse - from healthcare professionals leave them in emotional, physical, and psychological damage, particularly for patients with visible disfigurements or disability and those from underprivileged backgrounds, said the study, which is the first of its kind globally which aims explicitly to assess stigma faced by burn patients in hospitals and healthcare settings. Published in the Science Direct Burns journal, the study suggests that institutional neglect, under-resourced facilities, overburdened staff, and systemic failures in Indias healthcare facilities are some of the reasons for burn patients receiving discriminatory and low-quality care. The study was conducted by The George Institute for Global Health, India. Medical advancements have led to increased survival rates, but there is a need to focus on improving the long-term physical, psychological, and social impacts of burn injuries. The researchers, which included Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh; Department of Plastic Surgery, King Georges Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and School of Population Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia, said patients also reported being blamed and criticized by healthcare providers, especially in the case of acid attack survivors. Such attitudes led to feelings of shame among the patients, complicating their psychological well-being, the study conducted in Uttar Pradesh burn facilities said. In fact, the study said even healthcare providers confessed to experiencing discomfort when treating burns, particularly if the patient had severe disfiguring burns or was new to the burn ward. Patients mentioned distressing experiences of physical abuse while getting treatment in the hospital, where they felt mistreated or subjected to rough handling by HCPs. This physical abuse not only exacerbated their physical pain but also deepened their feelings of vulnerability, the study said. Survivors also mentioned experiencing medical gaslighting, where their symptoms or concerns were dismissed or trivialised by HCPs, leading to feelings of distrust in the healthcare system. According to Pratishtha Singh, The George Institute for Global Health, said, Burn survivors, particularly women and poor people, receive blame and isolation and face neglect in hospitals. At the same time, overworked and under-supported healthcare staff struggle with burnout, which can lead to unintentional but harmful behaviour towards patients. Addressing patient experiences and system challenges is key to building compassionate and fair burn care. The study said dehumanising experience made burn survivors fearful of returning to the hospital, where they may encounter judgment or stigma, deterring them from seeking essential follow-up care. This negatively impacted recovery outcomes. Reluctance in follow-up visits and poor compliance with physiotherapy result in the development of contractures - a major complication among burn survivors. This further contributes to disfigurement and stigma, it added. Patients also shared that their socioeconomic status often overshadows their medical needs, resulting in dismissive and patronising attitudes from healthcare providers. Experiences of hospital staff in India suggest that burn survivors are often considered as untouchables- both from HCPs (healthcare providers) and other hospitalised non-burn patients, resulting in the provision of differential care. Such negative experiences in facilities may cause further social isolation, reduce quality of life, and increase mental health burden, it added. The study suggested an urgent need for reform within the health systems by developing policies and guidelines around discrimination-free healthcare, strengthening public-sector burn care, enhancing rehabilitation services, raising awareness of burns, and improving the social reintegration of survivors. The study said the HCPs also mentioned healthcare facilities' financial challenges, which often operate within constrained budgets. Limited funding for essential services, including burn care, was identified as another key issue, leading to a compromise in patient care quality. Participants emphasised that deficiencies in public health infrastructure, like poor sanitation and hygiene, pose significant barriers to effective burn care, it added. Due to this, HCPs often implemented rigorous infection control practices, such as maintaining distance from patients, isolating them, and wearing protective gear. However, HCPs also noted that while necessary for infection control, these measures may sometimes be perceived as stigmatising behaviour by patients, it added. Globally, there are about 180,000 deaths each year, with the most significant burden in low- and middle-income countries.

Paneer seized in Noida from Aligarh found unsafe, case filed in court

CM reviews Bio-Ethanol Project at NRL, inaugurates Dhansiri Nagar Township

HT Bureau GUWAHATI, June 30: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday visited the Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) in Golaghat district to review the ongoing construction of Indias first bamboo-based bio-refinery and assess the overall progress of the refinerys expansion projects. The Chief Ministers visit comes in the lead-up to Prime Minister Narendra Modis scheduled []

Repeated cases: Noida asks Aligarh officials to check fake paneer source

Scholarship delay hits 3,500 Dalit students in UP; Mayawati seeks CM Yogis intervention

Mayawati has voiced concerns over scholarship problems affecting 3,500 Dalit students at Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh University in Aligarh, urging CM Adityanath's intervention due to alleged negligence by the Social Welfare Department. Chandra Shekhar Azad condemned the humiliation and discrimination faced by students, demanding a probe into rejected scholarship forms and mistreatment, vowing to raise the issue in Parliament.

Three killed, six missing after cloudburst hits Uttarakhand

DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand is grappling with the aftermath of a devastating cloudburst that struck the Baligarh area on the Barkot-Yamunotri road early Sunday, sweeping away at least 20 labourers from an under-construction hotel site, killing at least three of them. The rescue teams have so far managed to save 11 of the labourers, and the other six are still missing . The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) recovered one body from the debris, and the police retrieved two bodies at a distance of 18 kilometres. The natural calamity has not only caused significant human loss but also severely impacted critical infrastructure. A crucial 10-meter stretch of the Yamunotri Highway has been completely washed away, effectively cutting off connectivity to the site of pilgrimage here. In response to the escalating crisis, the state government has taken the unprecedented step of suspending the Char Dham Yatra for the next 24 hours. Garhwal Division Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey confirmed the decision, adding, As a precautionary measure, I have given instructions to the police and administration officials to stop the pilgrims in Haridwar, Rishikesh, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Sonprayag, and Vikasnagar. The mountainous districts of Uttarakhand have been experiencing relentless, heavy rainfall since Saturday night, leading to an alarming rise in the water levels of major rivers. The Mandakini and Alaknanda rivers, which pass through the Badrinath and Kedarnath regions, are now flowing above the danger mark. SDRF Commandant Arpan Yaduvanshi stated, Police in both districts are appealing to people living on riverbanks to move to safer locations. SDRF units are continuously monitoring potential high-risk areas and have urged pilgrims and others to refrain from approaching the riverbanks. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has taken immediate cognisance of the incident, expressing concern via a tweet about the missing labourers. Vinod Kumar Suman, Secretary of Disaster Management, shed light on the arduous rescue efforts, explaining, Police and Army personnel from nearby areas have initiated rescue operations. State and national disaster response teams have been deployed. Currently, 15 personnel are actively engaged, with approximately 45 more on the way. Due to the challenging terrain, heavy machinery cannot reach the site, and teams are conducting rescues manually. The labourers are either trapped in debris, stuck on rocks, or have been swept away into the river. Efforts to locate them are ongoing, he said.

BSP chief seeks UP CMs help for SC/ST students scholarships

LUCKNOW, June 29: The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) national president urged Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday to resolve the alleged scholarship issue faced by Dalit and tribal students studying in Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh University-affiliated colleges across various districts. The BSP chief, in a post on X, said, The scholarships of thousands of SC/ST students of dozens of colleges in various districts affiliated to Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh University, Aligarh, have not been settled on time [] The post BSP chief seeks UP CMs help for SC/ST students scholarships appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Uttarakhand cloudburst: 89 workers missing at hotel construction site in Baligarh

Cloudburst in Baligarh: A cloudburst near BarkotYamunotri road in Uttarkashi has caused significant damage to a hotel construction site, leaving several workers missing as rescue operations are underway. Separately, heavy rainfall has blocked the BadrinathRishikesh highway, disrupting pilgrimage travel. Chief Minister Dhami has advised caution and urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel due to the adverse weather forecast.

Telangana: 2 Arrested for Online Investment Scam

Superintendent of police Mahesh B. Gite identified the accused as Kapil Sharma (21) and Pankaj Kaushik (24), both residents of Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh

AMU Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 03 Assistant Professor, Senior Resident Posts

The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 03 Assistant Professor, Senior Resident posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official AMU website. The last date to submit the application form is 28-06-2025.

Life term for rapist after girl, 8, testifies

In Aligarh, a Pocso court sentenced Shailesh Manjhi to life imprisonment for the 2020 rape and assault of an eight-year-old girl. Manjhi, who worked near the brick kiln where the girl's family lived, lured her with a false story before committing the crime.

Navigating complexities of Aligarh Muslim University

K B Jandial AMU: Institution of Learning or Identity by Anil Maheshwari and Arjun Maheshwari; ink/OCCAM, New Delhi; 2025, Cost- Rs. 899 The book is a work of history and indictment, meticulously researched. Authored by a veteran Journalist, Anil Maheshwari and his son Arun Maheshwari, it questions how institutions shape identity and, in turn, how identity shapes institutions. The book does not offer easy answers, nor does it seek to. Instead, it presents Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) as a mirror, [] The post Navigating complexities of Aligarh Muslim University appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Police arrest serial killers associate from Aligarh in U.P.

Aligarh SHOCKER! Man arrested after fight over using wifes soap turns ugly; alleges police beating

What began as a petty domestic spat over a bar of soap between a couple, turned into a police case, arrest, and allegations of custodial violence in Uttar Pradeshs Aligarh.

UP Man Arrested For Using Wifes Soap, Then Came The Slippery Slope Of Allegations

Aligarh soap opera: When the woman asked her husband why he had used her soap, he replied saying that she often used his things and he never complained

UP Woman Thrashed By Husband And In-Laws, Hot Iron Pressed On Genitals, Dies

A woman, married for 10 years and a mother of two young children, has died after allegedly being brutally thrashed and tortured by pressing a hot iron all over her body, including her genitals, in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh.

Air India crash in Ahmedabad could be the worst involving a single aircraft in India

The crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad on Thursday could be the worst ever accident involving a single aircraft in India. There were 242 people on board the flight, while more casualties are likely on the ground as the plane crashed into a hostel for medical students. The only plane accident in India with more casualties was the mid-air collision of two aircraft over Charkhi Dadri in Haryana, around 100 km from Delhi, in 1996 in which 349 people died. That crash involved the collision of a Saudia flight from Delhi to Dhahran in Saudi Arabia and a Kazakhstan Airlines flight from Chimkent in Kazakhstan to Delhi. LIVE | Air India flight to London crashes near Ahmedabad airport during takeoff; all 242 passengers presumed dead The previous worst crash involving a single aircraft in India took place on New Year's Day in 1978 when an Air India flight crashed into the Arabian Sea just off the coast of Bombay less than two minutes after take-off. All 213 people on board that flight, which was headed to Dubai, died. The aircraft was a Boeing-747 named Emperor Ashoka. The worst ever crash involving an Air India plane was in 1985 when a flight from Canada to India was blown up over the Atlantic Ocean after a bomb was planted on board by Khalistani terrorists. All 329 people on board were killed. Here is a timeline of the major air accidents in India since 1990: August 7, 2020 Air India Express Flight IX-1344 Kozhikode In Keralas biggest plane accident, an Air India Express aircraft carrying 190 people on board, including crew, from Dubai to Calicut airport skidded off the table-top runway while landing in bad weather, fell 35 feet onto a road below and split into two. Operating under the Vande Bharat Mission to repatriate Indians stranded abroad due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Boeing 737-800 aircraft was flying from Dubai to Kozhikode (Calicut). Such runways, which are located on hilltops, create the optical illusion of being at the same level as the plains below when a pilot comes in for a landing. The crash claimed 21 lives, including both pilots, and left more than 100 injured, some critically. May 22, 2010 Air India Express Flight IX-81 - Mangalore Air India Express Flight IX-812 crashed on May 22, 2010, at Mangalore International Airport, marking one of the deadliest aviation disasters in India. The flight, a Boeing 737-800, was operating from Dubai to Mangalore with 166 people onboard, including many Indian expatriates returning home. The 2-year-old aircraft had crashed outside Mangalore airport in Karnataka on May 22, killing 158 people when it burst into flames after overshooting a table-top runway and plunged into a nearby forest.The crash resulted in 158 fatalities, with only 8 survivors, most of whom were seated in the front section of the aircraft. The investigation found that the pilot overshot the table-top runway at Mangalore and tried to pull up the plane but it was too late. November 10, 2009 An ATR-72 passenger plane, operated by Kingfisher Airlines, was damaged when it skidded off the runway on landing at Mumbai-Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM), India. Flight IT4124 operated on a scheduled domestic flight from Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) to Mumbai. Maintenance on main runway 27 at Mumbai effected operations at the airport between certain times. October 29, 2008 King Air C-90 aircraft owned and operated by Govt of Punjab was operating Positioning flight from Chandigarh to Ludhiana on 29.10.08 with two cockpit crew on board. The flight en-route up to overhead Ludhiana was uneventful. The crew located the runway late due prevailing Low visibility. They were not comfortable with the approach and made a go around; a non-standard go-around due to low visibility. In the anxiety to not to loose the sight of the field they descended in three orbits in the vicinity of the airfield on the west side of R/w 12, perhaps to land after making the short circuit from the right. However they lost the control and impacted with the ground in the steep left bank. Aircraft got destroyed in the crash due to the impact and post impact fire. Both the occupant on board died due to fire and collapsing aircraft structure. Air India crash near Ahmedabad airport: What we know so far March 19, 2008 The Premier 1 corporate jet aircraft took off normally from Jodhpur (JDH), India. The flight en-route up to approach to land at Udaipur (UDR) was uneventful. After clearance to land at Udaipur the pilot selected the flaps-10; the flap didnt respond and Flaps-Fail message flashed. The pilot decided to go for a flap-less landing and carried out the check list for Flaps Up approach & landing. The approach speed of the aircraft was probably high and it could not be brought to the assigned limit for flap less landing. The pilot continued approach at high speed. From about 25 feet height, the aircraft had a sort of free fall and impacted the runway. It rolled for about 150 feet with heavy breaking on both the wheels; which caused heavy rubber deposits on the runway and subsequent tyre burst. The aircraft veered to right and hit the boundary wall before it stopped. September 8, 2007 Vulcanair P68C aircraft VT-JOY operated by M/s Joy Alukkas Traders (I)pvt Ltd, Cochin operating flight from Bangalore Airport to Cochin on 08.9.2007 after refueling at Bangalore. Its took-off from Bangalore airport runway 27 at approx 1514 Hrs normally. At about1520 Hrs IST the aircraft wanted to return back due technical. However it could not make it as it was losing the engine power very fast. Subsequently Radar contact with the aircraft was lost and the aircraft crashed onto the lakebed of Gawdanapalya Lake, about 5NM Southwest of Bangalore airport. All the persons onboard received fatal injuries. There was no evidence of fire. Aircraft was completely destroyed. July 1, 2007 ATR 72-212A aircraft VT -JCE operated by M/s Jet Airways was operating schedule flight sectors DelhiBhopalIndoreDelhi on 1.7.2007. The flight up-till approach to land at Indore was normal. On coming to the runway the aircraft touched down moderately hard and bounced high. The Pilots were perhaps determined to salvage the abnormal situation and added Power to the Engines with intention to cushion the sink-rate and settle the runway. On the contrary, aircraft came hard on the RWY and bounced once again. This got followed with a series of bounces in succession. While bouncing the aircraft migrated from the runway and finally came to full halt on right side close to airport boundary wall. There was no fire in the accident. March 11, 2006 Low-cost carrier Air Deccan's flight from Coimbatore was involved in a mishap when it skidded off the runway after landing at the Bangalore airport.The brand new ATR-72 plane with a compliment of 40 passengers and four crew members damaged its landing gear -- nose wheel and undercarriage-- and slipped out of the runway. April 17, 2004 The aircraft owned and operated by M/s Agni Aerosports Adventure Academy,Bangalore was scheduled for a flight from Jakkur airport to Nadirgul on 7.4.2004. The aircraft took off at about 1115 Hrs with four persons on board including pilot in command. Film actress Ms. Soundarya was also on board the aircraft. After attaining a height of about 150 ft after takes off, the aircraft took a steep left turn, stalled and hit the ground. A few minutes later, the aircraft caught fire and all the occupants received fatal injuries. The aircraft got destroyed due impact and post impact fire. Ahmedabad Air India plane crash: Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani feared to be among passengers September 30, 2001 (Charter Flight) King Air C 90 aircraft VT-EFF owned by Birla Global Finance Ltd. and operated by M/s Jindal Strips Ltd., New Dehli took off from Delhi on 30.09.2001 at 1241 hrs with six passengers and two crewmembers on board. The aircraft was bound to Kanpur. En route it reported Aligarh as estimated. Short of next reporting point KADAS the aircraft was about 10 miles right of track for which the permission was obtained and the pilot requested for direct routing to Kanpur. Captain was advised by ATC Lucknow, to co-ordinate with Gwalior and Agra for traffic information. Thereafter, the aircraft lost the contact with the ATC and crashed. All the persons on board received fatal injuries. The aircraft got destroyed due fire. July 17, 2000 Boeing 737 aircraft VT-EGD, owned by Indian Airlines Ltd. and operated by Airlines Allied Services Ltd. took off from NSCBI Airport Kolkata at 0615 hrs on 17.07.2000 for Patna Lucknow - Delhi. The aircraft was under the command of Capt. Sohan Pal and there were 58 persons, including six crewmembers, on board. At approx 0713 hrs, the aircraft informed Patna ATC, estimated arrival time at Patna at 0736 hrs. The aircraft informed Patna ATC at 0732 hrs that it would like to do a 360-degree due to being high on approach. The ATC informed the aircraft to report final for R/W 25 after carrying out a 360-degree turn and the pilot acknowledged the same. This was the last communication recorded between the aircraft and the ATC. During the approach, for R/W 25 at Patna, the aircraft turned steeply to the left, losing height, and collided with the tree in the approach funnel and crashed in the GardaniBagh area near Patna Airport. The aircraft was totally destroyed due impact with the ground and post impact fire. July 30, 1998 Indian Airlines DO-228 aircraft VT-EJW was involved in an accident at KochiAerodrome on 30-7-98. The aircraft was scheduled to operate from Kochi toThiruvananthapuram. Aircraft took off from runway 17 of Kochi Aerodrome. After attaining a height of about 400 ft. it was seen pitching up steeply to a near vertical attitude and thereafter appeared to perform a manoeuvre similar to a stall turn to the right and crashed on the roof top of the Component Repair Shop (CRS) building of the Naval Aircraft Yard, Kochi. After the impact the aircraft caught fire and was completely destroyed. All persons on board received fatal injuries. Three persons working in CRS also received fatal and six other persons received minor injuries. November 12, 1996 A Saudi Arabian Boeing 747 aircraft and Kazakhastna IL-76 aircraft collided in mid-air about 40 miles west of Delhi on 12th November, 1996. All the 312 occupants of Saudi Boeing 747 and 37 occupants of Kazakhstan IL-76 aircraft lost their lives. The Saudi Boeing 747 aircraft was on a scheduled passenger flight from Delhi to Dahran and the Kazakhastan aircraft was operating a non-scheduled flight from Chimkent, Kazakhastan to Delhi. After takeoff from Delhi, Delhi Approach had instructed the Saudi Boeing 747 aircraft to climb and maintain FL-140 (14,000 feet). The Kazakhastan aircraft had been instructed by Delhi Approach to descend and maintain FL-150 (15,000 feet). Suddenly at 1840 hours the blips of the two aircraft disappeared from the radar screen, as the two aircraft had collided. There was no casualty on the ground. The wreckage of Saudi Boeing 747 aircraft fell near village Dhani in Bhiwani District of Haryana and that of Kazakhastan IL-76 aircraft was lying near village Birohar in Rohtak District. Standing crops at the site of accident were damaged due to fire, impact and rescue operations. Ahmedabad airport resumes operations after brief shutdown following Air India flight crash July 11, 1996 Archana Airways L-410 aircraft VT-ETC was operating flight on Delhi-Shimla-Bhunter- Delhi sector on 11.07.96. The flight upto Shimla was unenventful. The aircraft took-off from Shimla with 9 persons including three flight crew members. At 0855 hrs. aircraft hit and crashed into a hill and caught fire near Kanda village. The Aircraft was totally destroyed and all the persons on board received fatal injuries and three persons on ground have also suffered injuries. May 18, 1996 Archana Airways L-410 aircraft VT-ETB was operating a scheduled flight from Delhi to Kanpur civil aerodrome on 18.05.96. The flight from Delhi to Kanpur was uneventful. The aircraft took-off from Delhi with 19 persons including three light crew. During landing, the aircraft touched down late and could not be stopped within the available runway length and went beyond the runway. The aircraft hit the boundary wall of the airport and came to halt. The aircraft sustained major damages. There was no fire and no injury to persons on board the aircraft. December 2, 1995 Indian Airlines B-737 aircraft VT-ECS was operating flight IC-492 of 2.12.95 under the command of Capt. Adil Mistry with co-pilot Sandeep Marwah and four cabin crew. The flight upto Jaipur was uneventful. Aircraft took-off from Jaipur with 98+4 passengers. Aircraft landed at Delhi at 1253 hrs. After landing the aircraft could not be stopped within the available runway length and went beyond the runway into kutcha. The aircraft was substantially damaged. There was minor fire. Six passengers received minor injuries. July 1, 1995 East West F-27 aircraft was engaged in a training flight at Baroda airport on 1.7.1995. The aircraft was under the command of an Examiner pilot with the trainee pilot on right hand seat. The first touch and go exercise was uneventful. During the second exercise, immediately on touchdown the left main landing gear failed at its shock strut outer cylinder and the inner cylinder with the main wheel assembly attached to it got liberated. The aircraft continued moving forward with the remaining portion of left shock strut contacting the runway followed by the left engine propellers and fuselage bottom and finally came to rest on the runway left side strip. There was no fire and no injury to persons on board the aircraft. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. December 17, 1994 Indian Airlines A-320 aircraft VT-EPM was operating a scheduled flight from Madras to Hyderabad on 17.12.1994. The aircraft was under the command of Capt. C.J. Bhoopal with Capt. Sree Nair as First Officer. In all there were 144 persons on board the aircraft. After reaching over Hyderabad airfield, the aircraft did normal descent and was cleared for VOR DME approach for Runway 09. Aftertouchdown when the aircraft was rolling, it was hit by an unauthorised outsider on moped, who was attempting to cross the runway. The aircraft continued rolling with normal braking. The moped rider died on the spot and his body was ragmented into pieces and scattered all over the runway. Aircraft sustained slight damage. November 15, 1993 Indian Airlines Airbus A-300 aircraft VT-EDV was operating scheduled flight IC-440 (Madras- Hyderabad sector) on 15.11.1993. There were a total of 262 persons were on board the aircraft including 247+3 passengers and 12 crew members. The aircraft could not land at Hyderabad due to low visibility and carried out a missed approach. After the missed approach, the aircraft reported Flap Problem and was holding overhead at Hyderabad during which the flight crew enquired visibility at nearby Air Force airfields which was also low. The aircraft then diverted to Madras. Due to flaps problem, the crew had to maintain low speed and low altitude as a result of which it experienced fuel shortage and sought permission from Madras control for landing at Tirupati. However, the aircraft could not reach even Tirupati airport and executed forced landing in an open paddy field about 14 nautical miles from Tirupati airport. The aircraft dragged on the soft paddy field before coming to final stop. There was no fire. Passenger evacuation was carried out by means of escape slides. All the persons on board escaped unhurt except four who received minor injuries. April 26, 1993 Indian Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft VT-ECQ was operating scheduled flight IC-491 from Delhi- Jaipur-Udaipur-Aurangabad-Bombay on 26.4.1993. The flight from Delhi to Aurangabad was uneventful. The aircraft took-off from Aurangabad with 118 persons on board. Aircraft lifted up almost at the end of runway and impacted heavily with a lorry carrying pressed cotton bales running from North to South on a highway at a distance of about 410 feet from the end of runway. The aircraft left main landing gear, left engine bottom cowling and thrust reverser impacted the left side of the truck at a height of nearly seven feet from the level of the road. Thereafter the aircraft hit the high tension electric wires nearly 3 kms North-East of the runway and hit the ground. In all 55 persons received fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed due to post impact fire. January 9, 1993 On 9th January, 1993 TU-154 aircraft No. 85533 wet leased by Indian Airlines from Uzbekistan Airways was operating flight IC-840 from Hyderabad to Delhi. The aircraft was being flown by Uzbeki operating crew and there were 165 persons on board including the crew. The aircraft touched down slightly outside the right edge of the runway, collided with some fixed installations on the ground, got airborne once again and finally touched down on kutcha ground on the right side of the runway. At this stage the right wing and the tail of the aircraft broke away and it came to rest in an inverted position. During the process, the aircraft caught fire and was destroyed. Most occupants of the aircraft escaped unhurt. Six persons suffered either limb fracture or other serious injuries while 45 persons suffered injuries of a minor nature. Boeing stock tumbles over 7% in pre-market following Air India crash September 4, 1992 Indian Airlines B-737 aircraft VT-EGJ was operating scheduled flight IC-493 (Udaipur-Bombay sector) on 4.9.92. During take-off roll, the aircraft hit an Aerodrome Attendant (Chowkidar) on the runway centerline, who received fatal injuries. The aircraft continued with the take-off roll, got airborne and subsequently landed uneventfully at its destination Bombay. January 10, 1992 Air Lanka B-737 aircraft was engaged in a Scheduled International Passenger flight from Colombo to Madras on 10.1.1992. During landing on Runway 07 at Madras airport, the right landing gear attachment failed and right engine bottom contacting runway surface immediately on touchdown. The aircraft started swerving towards the right of runway center line as it moved forward on its wheels with right engine cowling and bottom rubbing the runway surface. The aircraft finally came to stop with its nose wheel and failed right main landing gear entering the grassy side strip soon after crossing the Delta taxiway. The fire emanating from the right engine was extinguished by the Safety Services and the crew and passengers evacuated the aircraft through the left side exit doors by means of the slide chutes. August 16, 1991 Indian Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft VT-EFL while operating flight IC-257 (Calcutta-Imphal) on 16.8.91 crashed about 20 nautical miles from the Imphal airport. The aircraft had earlier taken off from Calcutta at 0615 hrs UTC and it lost contact with Imphal airport at 0716 hrs UTC at approximately 5000 feet on ILS. The aircraft was under the command of Capt. Shekhar Haldar with Capt. D.B. Roychoudhary as First Officer. There were a total of 68+1 persons on board the aircraft including crewmembers. All the 69 persons died in the accident. The aircraft was completely destroyed. May 7, 1990 Air India Boeing 747 aircraft VT-EBO was operating flight AI-132 (London-Delhi-Bombay). During landing at Delhi Airport, on 7.5.1990, its left outboard engine (No. 1 Engine) partially separated from its wing attachment and consequently left wing caught fire which was quickly extinguished by the Airport Safety Services. The passengers were safely evacuated through slide chutes. The left wing of the aircraft was substantially damaged. February 14, 1990 Indian Airlines Airbus A-320 aircraft VT-EPN was operating Bombay-Bangalore sector on 14.2.1990. The aircraft took off from Bombay at 11:58 hours. There were 146 persons on board which included the two cockpit crew, five cabin crew, and four infants. The flight from Bombay to Bangalore was uneventful. During the final approach to Runway 09 at Bangalore the aircraft first contacted ground within the boundary of the Karnataka Golf Association approximately 2300 ft. prior to the beginning of Runway 09. The aircraft went up into the air for a very short duration after which it again contacted the ground on all three gears and then hit an embankment at the boundary of the golf course. The aircraft finally came to rest outside the boundary wall of the airport. The aircraft was destroyed due to impact and fire. In all 92 persons on board including two pilots and two cabin crew died in the accident.

Rapid Development In J&K Can Thwart Ill Designs Of Neighbouring Country: Omar Abdullah

Aligarh, Jun 11 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday emphasised the importance of rapid development in Jammu and Kashmir, citing the ill designs of the neighbouring country. Speaking to reporters here, Abdullah hailed the recent opening of the Railway Bridge over the Chenab River as a landmark event. Such developmental initiatives would play a vital role in thwarting the designs of those who do not wish for peace and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir like the neighbouring country, he [] The post Rapid Development In J&K Can Thwart Ill Designs Of Neighbouring Country: Omar Abdullah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Named After Most-Wanted Criminal: BJP MP Urges Railway Minister To Rename Station In Aligarh

He also pointed out that the station was established in 1894 and questioned the rationale for its current name, emphasising that no nearby Muslim settlement supports it

Ranchi Diary | Pause on Deoghar-Delhi night flight service

If you are looking to travel from Deoghar to the national capital, plan carefully. Come June 15, and the IndiGo Airlines night flight service from Deoghar to Delhi, which was launched in mid-April, will be suspended for three months. The airline has taken the decision in view of the ongoing repair work in Terminal 2 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport. The airline has halted all bookings for night flights which depart from Deoghar at 7.40 pm and touch down in the Capital at 9.30 pm after June 14. However, the regular daytime flight service will remain unaffected so that flyers are not inconvenienced. Over 5,800 unrecognised schools in Jharkhand Jharkhand has the highest number of unrecognised schools (5,879) private, unaided institutions operating without formal government recognition and regulatory frameworks in the country, with an enrolment of 837,897 students and 46,421 teachers. The Ministry of Education (MoE) flagged the issue during a recent meeting of the Project Approval Board. The MoE noted that such unrecognised schools are operating in violation of Section 19 of the Right to Education Act, 2009, which stipulates that the schools established before the law came into effect had to meet the prescribed norms within three years. I was a juvenile: Youth held for ISIS links in 2023 A student of Aligarh Muslim University, Faizan Ansari, who was arrested from Lohardaga in July 2023 for alleged links to the terrorist organisation ISIS, has now pulled out the juvenile card! Claiming that he was a minor at the time of his arrest, Ansari has asserted that he must not be tried as an adult. He has filed a petition in Ranchis NIA court under the Juvenile Act in this regard, prompting a probe to ascertain the veracity of his claim. If it is found that the accused was indeed underage at the time, the ongoing trial will be postponed and the case will be transferred to the Juvenile Court, delivering a huge relief to him. Mukesh Ranjan Our correspondent in Jharkhand mukesh.r@newindianexpress.com

Ahead of Bakrid, UP police on high alert, security tightened

Ahead of Bakrid celebrations on Saturday, June 7, the Uttar Pradesh police are on high alert, taking proactive steps to maintain communal harmony and ensure peaceful festivities across the state. Security arrangements have been tightened in districts like Meerut, Aligarh, Etawah, and Ghazipur with the deployment of the Rapid Action Force (RAF), Provincial Armed Constabulary Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

AMU Senior Resident Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 02 Posts

The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has released an official notification for the recruitment of two Senior Resident posts, and interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official AMU website by 17 June 2025.

Assam flood situation remains critical; Met Department predicts more rain

GUWAHATI : The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Monday with the water levels rising in many parts of the state, officials said. The India Meteorological Department's Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Guwahati has said that moderate rainfall is very likely to occur at most places of Assam, while heavy to very heavy rainfall has been predicted at a few places and extremely heavy rainfall in isolated places. A report by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on Sunday night said that two more people lost their lives in Cachar and Sribhumi districts, and around four lakh people are reeling under the deluge across 15 districts. The total number of people losing their lives in this year's flood and landslides has increased to 10. Cachar is the worst hit with over one lakh people affected, followed by 85,000 people in Sribhumi and 62,000 in Nagaon, it added. The administration has been operating 155 relief camps and relief distribution centres in 12 districts, taking care of 10,272 displaced people at present. The authorities have distributed 1,090.08 quintals of rice, 284.63 quintals of dal, 952.76 quintals of salt and 4,726.26 litres of mustard oil among the flood victims of the state during the last 24 hours. At present, 764 villages are under water and 3,524.38 hectares of crop areas have been damaged across Assam, the ASDMA said. More than 19,000 people affected by Manipur floods, 3,365 houses damaged Embankments, roads, bridges and other infrastructure have been damaged by flood waters in many districts across the state. At present, the mighty Brahmaputra is flowing above the danger mark at Dibrugarh and Nimatighat. Its tributaries Dhansiri at Numaligarh and Kopili at Kampur are flowing above the danger level. The Barak is flowing above the danger mark at Badarpur Ghat, while its tributary Kushiyara at Sribhumi and Katakhal in Matizuri are also flowing above the danger mark, ASDMA said. The situation is likely to worsen for the people living in low-lying and river bank areas due to continued heavy rainfall in the state and neighbouring areas, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma cautioned on Sunday evening. Union Home Minister Amit Shah dialled Sarma to take stock of the situation and assured of all possible assistance, as multiple agencies remained engaged in rescue and relief operations. Fourteen stranded people were evacuated by an IAF helicopter from the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border. Road, railway and ferry services have been hit in different parts as most parts of the state continued receiving rain over the past few days. 31 killed in flash floods, landslides over two days as heavy rains pound Northeast

ABVP attack Aligarh professor, shout slogans against love jihad

Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) members attacked an assistant professor in Uttar Pradeshs Aligarh, accusing him of love jihad and sending objectionable content to a students phone. The assistant professor teaches English at the Shri Varshney College. He was attacked on the college campus on May 30. ABVP members, including female students, surrounded the professor Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Cricketer Rinku Singh to be engaged to Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj on June 8

LUCKNOW: Cricketer Rinku Singh and Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj from Machhlishahr are set to get engaged in Lucknow on June 8. The couple will tie the knot in Varanasi on November 18, this year. Priya Sarojs father and SP MP Tufani Saroj confirmed the dates on June 1. Priya is among the youngest Parliamentarians hailing from Karkhiyaon village in Varanasi. She is continuing her father's legacy with her career in politics. Priyas father Tufani Saroj, who has been a three-time MP, is currently representing Kerakat assembly segment in UP Vidhan Sabha. Priya began her political career by defeating BJP veteran BP Saroj by over 35,000 votes in 2024 Lok Sabha polls from Machhlishahr. She is a lawyer and graduated from Amity University, Noida. With her law degree, Priya Saroj went on to practice at the Supreme Court of India. She completed her early education at the Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute in New Delhi. On the other hand, coming from a humble background, Rinku Singh is an Indian cricketer. Hailing from Aligarh, in western UP, Singh is a key player for the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders. Rinku Singh rose to fame after hitting five sixes in the last over of an IPL match in 2023. He has also been a part of the National T-20 and One-day teams. Once he assisted his father in LPG cylinder distribution, now he owns property worth crores. In 2025 IPL mega auction, Kolkata Knight Riders had retained him at a cost of Rs 13 crore. Initially, Rinku Singh was bought by King Eleven Punjab at Rs 10 lakh in 2017, however, he did not get a chance to play in that tournament. In 2018, he was bought by KKR for Rs 80 lakh. As per reports, Priya Saroj and Rinku Singh met through a mutual connection. As per Priyas father, Rinku and Priya have known each other for more than a year now. They both liked each other and wanted families' consent to fortify their relationship. Both families have agreed to their marriage, Tufani Saroj said. As per sources, cricketing stars including Virat Kohli, Rahul Dravid, Abhishek Nayar and Gautam Gambhir have been invited to the upcoming engagement ceremony in Lucknow on June 8.

Rinku Singh to get engaged to Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj on June 8

Indian cricketer Rinku Singh is set to get engaged to Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj on June 8 in Lucknow, confirmed by Priya's father, Toofani Saroj. Their wedding is planned for November 18 at the Hotel Taj in Varanasi, with invitations expected for figures from cricket, Bollywood, business, and politics. The families arranged the marriage after they met in Aligarh.

Aligarh college faculty member booked for sending 'obscene' messages to student

ALIGARH : A member of the faculty at an Aligarh college was booked for allegedly sending obscene messages to a female student, police said on Sunday. The matter had been simmering for the past two days, with students led by members of BJP Yuva Morcha and Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) calling for the arrest of Shajruddin who has been suspended from Varshney Degree College for two months pending an internal inquiry. According to officials, the victim submitted a complaint to the police. Students who staged a protest at the college campus alleged official negligence and delay by the police in acting on the complaint. BJP Yuva Morcha leader Amit Goswami warned that if the faculty member was not arrested within 24 hours, his organisation would launch an agitation. Following the protest, the college administration announced that Shajruddin had been suspended for two months pending an internal inquiry. Police confirmed that a case has been registered at the Gandhi Park police station. Additional Superintendent of Police (City) MS Pathak said the accused's mobile phone has been seized. Further action will be taken after examining the evidence, including mobile phone records, he said.

Heavy rain continues to batter Assam, disrupting train services and road transport

GUWAHATI: Relentless rainfall continued to lash Assam on Sunday, severely disrupting road and rail transport across the northeastern state. According to officials, at least eight people have died so far due to floods and landslides. More than 78,000 residents across over 15 districts have been affected, prompting widespread concern. The Central Water Commission (CWC) has issued an 'orange bulletin' for Assam, warning of a severe flood situation as ten major rivers including the Brahmaputra and Barak are currently flowing above the danger level. A spokesperson for Northeast Frontier Railway stated that, following incessant rainfall in the past 24 hours and water overflowing onto the tracks in the BaraigramDullabcherra section, the DullabcherraSilchar passenger train has been cancelled for the day. Additionally, the DullabcherraGuwahati Express will now originate from Baraigram instead of Dullabcherra. Heavy rain causes floods in parts of Assam, five killed in landslides In Kamrup district, large portions of National Highway-17 have been inundated near Shingra Shalnibari in the Chaygaon area since Saturday. Officials noted that the situation has been worsened by heavy runoff from neighbouring Meghalaya. Authorities are taking measures to redirect traffic via alternative routes to maintain connectivity. According to the CWC bulletin, the Brahmaputra is flowing above the danger mark in Dibrugarh and Nematighat (Jorhat). Other rivers breaching danger levels include: Dhaleswari at Gharmura (Hailakandi), Rukni at Dholai (Cachar), Katakhal at Matijuri (Hailakandi), Barak at Badarpur Ghat (Sribhumi), Buridehing at Margherita (Tinsukia), Kushiyara in Sribhumi, Dhansiri at Numaligarh (Golaghat) and Kopili at Kampur (Nagaon) An Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) bulletin reported that, as of Saturday evening, five people had died in landslides and three in floods. Three western districts were placed on 'red alert' on Saturday, while eight others were under an 'orange alert', according to the Regional Meteorological Centre. Rainwater from upstream regions of Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya has further exacerbated the flooding. Multiple agencies, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), police, and fire and emergency services, have been deployed for rescue and relief efforts. Evacuation operations are underway in the worst-affected areas. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday that the state is facing an abnormal situation due to persistent downpours triggered by a massive cloud cover across several parts of the Northeast.

No right to teach: HC slams Jamia Urdu Aligarh over degree irregularities

Prayagraj: Holding that Jamia Urdu Aligarh, a minority institution imparting education to deprived sections, is distributing degrees without proper classes, the Allahabad High Court has denied such degree holders any right to appointment as Urdu language assistant teachers in primary schools run by Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Board. Dismissing a writ petition filed by Azahar Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Eminent Muslim personalities write to UP CM over assault on four youths for transporting meat

NEW DELHI: A group of eminent Muslim personalities has expressed their deep anguish and concern over a mob attack on meat traders from the minority community in Aligarh recently. In a letter written to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the group under the name of Citizens for Fraternity, sought legal and judicial remedial measures for the victims. Terming the attack a deeply disturbing incident, they said that such occurrences are a blot on all efforts towards peace and harmony. At this critical hour, when India is projecting a unified commitment towards communal harmony, countering Terrorismnot only being perpetuated by its neighbour but also within the countrysuch incidents are a blot on all efforts towards peace and harmony. These have occurred too many times, often encouraged by inadequate police action. The enemies of the nation do take advantage of such communal hatred and social division to create divisive mayhem within the country which can be extremely alarming, read the letter jointly signed by former Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi, former Lieutenant Governor of Delhi and Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia Najeeb Jung, former Deputy Chief of Army Staff and Former Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Lt Gen (Retd) Zameeruddin Shah, and noted industrialist Saeed Mustafa Sherwani. The editor of Urdu newspaper Nai Duniya, Shahid Siddiqui and former Customs Commissioner Syed Mahmood Akhtar are also the signatories. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon in Alahdadpur village in Aligarh distict when the traders Nadeem, Aqeel, Arbaz, and Qadeem were intercepted while transporting meat from a licensed factory. They were reportedly stripped and brutally assaulted with rods, bricks, and sharp weapons. The victims sustained grievous injuries, and three of them are said to be in a critical condition in the hospital. The vehicle they were travelling in, which belonged to Al-Ammar Frozen Foods Exports Pvt. Ltd. a licensed buffalo meat exporter was vandalised and set on fire. The victims were allegedly extorted by self-styled cow protection groups, and upon refusal, they were beaten black and blue. This act is a blatant, vicious act of cow terrorism, which is condemnable in the strongest terms possible, the group also wrote. The signatories requested Yogi to take the tenets of law and justice to their logical conclusion without yielding to pressures of any kind in the matter. You are requested to kindly direct the concerned authorities and issue directions to conclusively provide legal, judicial, affirmative redressal to the victims who are currently in critical conditions in the hospital, while simultaneously ensuring that such incidents are never repeated in future, they stated.

Four Brutally Beaten in Aligarh Over Suspected Beef Smuggling; Vehicle Set Ablaze

SP Rural Amrit Jain stated that villagers stopped and beat four people suspected of slaughtering and transporting animals.

Three arrested for attacking Muslim men on suspicion of transporting beef in Aligarh

A group of people beat up four Muslim men supplying meat in a vehicle, suspecting it to be beef in Aligarh in U.P. on Saturday. Meat sample has been sent for lab test and the police have formed special teams to arrest other attackers. It is alleged that the accused involve people affiliated to a fringe right-wing group

Hindutva gang attacks 4 men with iron rods over beef allegations in UP

Four Muslim men were brutally beaten with iron rods by a Hindutva gang in Uttar Pradeshs Aligarh district on Saturday, May 24, who accused them of transporting beef. The incident reportedly took place in the Harduaganj area. A police officer was present at that time. The four men have been identified as Arbaz, Aqeel, Kadim, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

UP: Mob attacks 4 on suspicion of transporting cattle meat, vehicle set ablaze

Aligarh: Four people were attacked and their vehicle set ablaze by a mob here on Saturday over suspicion that they were transporting cattle meat, police said. Local leaders of the Bajrang Dal claimed that this was the same vehicle villagers had intercepted a fortnight ago with similar illegal meat. However, police had released saying it Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

AMU to initiate criminal proceedings against a web portal for publishing misleading article

Aligarh: The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has taken strong cognizance of a defamatory and misleading article published on May 19 on the web portal of a Hindi daily. The article, authored by Shariq Adeeb Ansari, National Executive President of the All India Pasmanda Muslim Mahaz, was titled Aligarh Muslim University: Bhai Bhateejawad Se Khokhli Hoti Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

'Empty' Bag Spills Rs 10.10 Lakh Worth Of Stolen Jewellery At Aligarh Station, 5 Arrested

Allahabad HC dismisses petition challenging appointment of Naima Khatoon as Aligarh Muslim University VC

The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a petition challenging Naima Khatoon's appointment as Vice-Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). The court acknowledged concerns about her husband's role in the selection process but emphasized that Khatoon's qualifications were not in question. The court further highlighted the historic significance of appointing the first woman Vice-Chancellor to the university.

Allahabad HC rejects petition challenging appointment of Naima Khatoon as AMU VC

Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Saturday, May 17, dismissed a petition challenging the appointment of Naima Khatoon as Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). In his petition, Prof Mujahid Beg alleged there were irregularities in the appointment process in order to favour a particular candidate. Also ReadFirst woman in 100 years, Naima Khatoon Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

'Food adulteration is a social crime,' says UP CM Yogi; calls for public shaming of offenders

LUCKNOW: Launching a renewed crackdown on those involved in food adulteration and the sale of counterfeit medicines, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday termed the menace a social crime, declaring that such acts would not be tolerated. In a strong deterrent measure, the CM called for the public identification of offenders by displaying their photos at major intersections to raise awareness and discourage others. Chairing a high-level review meeting of the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) department in Lucknow, Adityanath directed officials to take strict and decisive action against adulterators, fake medicine traders, and others under the states zero tolerance policy. He instructed that daily consumables such as oil, ghee, spices, milk, and cheese be tested rigorouslypreferably at production unitsto ensure quality. Special teams should be formed to carry out intensive checks of milk and dairy products with continuous monitoring, he said. Additionally, professional blood donors should be identified, and effective control should be established in this sector, he added. Public health is the state's top priority and it must be handled with full transparency and commitment. Officials informed the CM that the states network of food and drug laboratories had expanded significantly. Apart from six major divisions already in operation, new laboratories and offices have been established in Aligarh, Ayodhya, Azamgarh, Bareilly, Basti, Chitrakoot, Kanpur, Mirzapur, Moradabad, Prayagraj, Saharanpur, and Devi Patan divisions. Laboratory buildings in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, and Jhansi have also been upgraded, while three modern microbiology labs have been set up in Lucknow, Meerut, and Varanasi. These facilities are equipped for testing microorganisms, protozoa, viruses, bacteria, mycotoxins, and other pathogens. Testing is already underway in Lucknow and Meerut. The Chief Minister suggested the creation of a Corpus Fund to support the operation and maintenance of these laboratories. To tackle the fake drug trade effectively, Adityanath directed improved coordination between FSDA and police authorities to ensure better enforcement and drug quality checks. For transparency in the food safety process, FSDA has implemented a password-protected barcode system, allowing confidential and impartial sample analysis. Each sample is digitally tested by scientists and validated only after senior official approval. To boost public involvement, the department has introduced a mobile app called Food Safety Connect and a toll-free number (1800-180-5533). The CM instructed that a complaint be considered resolved only after the complainant expresses satisfaction. Significant progress has also been reported in the pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing sectors. Over the past three years, investment proposals worth 1,470 crore have been approved, generating direct employment for more than 3,340 people. There has also been a notable increase in pharmaceutical units, medical device production, blood banks, and retail medicine sellers across the state.

Missiles in Lucknow, drones in Aligarh: How UP is powering India's defence future

Uttar Pradesh is advancing towards defence self-reliance with the launch of a BrahMos missile unit in Lucknow, attracting significant investments across its Defence Industrial Corridor. This corridor, spanning six cities, focuses on manufacturing missiles, ammunition, drones, and electronic warfare systems.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates BrahMos production unit in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday virtually inaugurated the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility at the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor here. The Rs 300 crore facility is a key part of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor and represents India's commitment to self-reliant defence manufacturing, the Ministry of Defence said. It includes not only missile production but also testing, integration, and a materials complex for aerospace-grade components. A major leap toward #AtmanirbharBharat and a strategic boost to regional industrial growth, the Ministry of Defence said on X. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of #BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow. https://t.co/4WLFMzlpEJ Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) May 11, 2025 The Uttar Pradesh government had said the facility will manufacture one of the world's fastest supersonic cruise missiles, with a range of 290 to 400 km and a top speed of Mach 2.8. The missile, a product of BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between India and Russia, can be launched from land, sea, or air and uses a fire and forget system. Completed in three-and-a-half years, the BrahMos production unit in Lucknow is spread over 80 hectares of land provided free of cost by the Uttar Pradesh government, the state government had said in the statement. The UP Defence Industrial Corridor, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2018, has six nodes --- Lucknow, Kanpur, Aligarh, Agra, Jhansi, and Chitrakoot -- where major investments are being made to boost defence manufacturing. Uttar Pradesh is the second state after Tamil Nadu to establish a Defence Industrial Corridor, it added.

A Legacy of Healing: The Hamied Family and Ciplas 90-Year Journey of Caring for Life

From humble beginnings in Aligarh, Dr. Khwaja Abdul Hamied (18981972), grand-nephew of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, pursued higher education with an indomitable spirit. Traveling to Germany as a deck passenger, he earned a doctorate in chemistry from Berlin University. A brilliant scientist and staunch Indian nationalist, Dr. Khwaja returned to Bombay in 1932 and, in [] The post A Legacy of Healing: The Hamied Family and Ciplas 90-Year Journey of Caring for Life first appeared on .

Three RCA Students Qualify UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024

ALIGARH: In a proud moment for Aligarh Muslim University, three students from the Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) have successfully qualified the Civil Services Examination 2024 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The results were officially announced on April 22, 2025. The successful candidates are: Shakeel Ahmad Rank 506 Yassar Ahmad [] The post Three RCA Students Qualify UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 first appeared on .

Trainer Aircraft Hits Boundary Wall Of UP's Aligarh Airport, Pilot Safe

A trainer aircraft from Pioneer Flying Academy was damaged on Sunday after it hit the boundary wall of Dhanipur Airport in Aligarh, officials said.

Police register FIR after schoolboy abused in Aligarh, forced to urinate on Pakistani flag

It comes against the backdrop of a purported video circulating on social media showing a mob abusing the boy and coercing him into urinating on the flag lying on a road

Aligarh boy forced to urinate on Pak flag, 3 booked

A video showing a mob surrounding a schoolboy and forcing him to urinate on a Pakistani flag in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, has prompted police to launch a probe and book three people. The incident has been condemned by the Samajwadi Party, which sees it as an attempt to incite communal discord. Police are investigating both this incident and a separate report of a fruit juice vendor's shop being ransacked.

Schoolboy, 15, In UP's Aligarh Forced To Urinate On Pakistani Flag: Cops; Pahalgam Terror Attack

A video circulating on social media purportedly showing a mob surrounding a schoolboy and coercing him into urinating on a Pakistani flag lying on a road in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh has prompted police to launch a probe and book three people.

Aligarh Teen Forced to Urinate on Pakistani Flag, 3 Booked

Viral video triggers police action; Samajwadi Party alleges attempt to stoke discord after Pahalgam terror attack

UP Man Elopes With Fiance's Mother

After an Aligarh man eloped with his fiance's mother earlier this month, a similar incident has been reported from the state's Gonda district.

Same speech, multiple FIRs: SC questions need for trials in different states against Sharjeel Imam

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked if former JNU student Sharjeel Imam can be prosecuted in different states for offences including sedition over a single speech. The top court was hearing the 2020 plea of Imam seeking the clubbing of multiple FIRs registered against him across four states, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, for the alleged inflammatory speech delivered during protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar was urged by senior advocate Sidharth Dave, who said Sharjeel couldn't be subjected to multiple trials across the country for one speech. Additional solicitor general S V Raju, appearing for Delhi Police which has also registered a criminal case against Imam, opposed the submissions and said, He instigated a mob in Bihar, a mob in Uttar Pradesh and in Delhi. The offences are different. But the speech is one and the same. If the speech is on YouTube, etc., and then it can be heard across India and the impact will be the same, the CJI said, indicating a case of double jeopardy. The CJI said the cases should be transferred to Delhi. Raju said he was not representing other states and, therefore, did not have the instruction over clubbing or transfer of the cases. Offence against the state is one issue and the offence against society is different, he said. The CJI said, If there were different speeches then you may be right. Here, the speech is same. If you agree, then can stay trial in other states. Raju reiterated his position following which the bench posted the hearing after two weeks. The top court previously sought to know from Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh about any objection if the trials against Imam in multiple FIRs were transferred to Delhi. On May 26, 2020, the apex court sought their responses and the Delhi government to file its reply in the matter. Delhi Police booked Imam under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). On January 28, 2020, Imam was arrested by the Delhi Police's crime branch from Bihar's Jehanabad in a sedition case for allegedly making inflammatory speeches in the Jamia Millia Islamia University and Aligarh Muslim University. The former student at the Jawaharlal Nehru University's Centre for Historical Studies was booked on sedition and other charges after purported videos of his alleged inflammatory speeches made during protests against the CAA were circulated on social media. An FIR was lodged against him by Delhi Police on January 25, 2020 under IPC Sections 124A (sedition) and 153A (promoting or attempting to promote disharmony or feelings of enmity on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, caste or community or any other ground whatsoever) among other provisions.

Right-wing supporters force teenager to urinate on Pakistani flag in Aligarh

In Uttar Pradeshs Aligarh city, a teenager was forced to urinate on a Pakistani flag by right-wing supporters after one of his friends allegedly tore down an anti-Pakistani poster. Although the friend escaped, the teenager, Burhan, was caught by the collar, abused and forced to chant religious slogans. In Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh city, a teenager Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Aircraft Landing To Inaugurate Numaligarh-Dibrugarh Four-Lane Stretch By December 2025: Assam CM Sarma

Tyres Thrown, Vehicles Collide: SP MP Ramjilal Suman's Convoy Attacked By Karni Sena In Aligarh | Video

Videos of the incident shared online depict several men attacking police vans in the convoy with tyres. They hurled tyres at the vehicles.

On 11-yr-old's testimony, man gets life term for killing father-in-law

In Aligarh, a 27-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2023 murder of his 55-year-old father-in-law, stemming from a property dispute. The victim's 11-year-old son's testimony, placing the accused with his father before his death, proved crucial in the conviction. While the son-in-law was convicted, his associates were acquitted due to insufficient evidence.

Aligarh jail inmates clear UP Board exams with 100% success

Aligarh jail celebrated a remarkable 100% success rate as five inmates cleared their UPMSP board exams. Yogesh Pandey and Dharmendra Kumar passed the high school exams, while Netrapal Singh, Vishal Kumar, and Rajesh Kumar cleared the intermediate examinations. Prison officials expressed joy, highlighting the positive impact of education within the jail walls, offering a glimmer of hope for the inmates.

Mohan Bhagwat asks Sangh workers to uphold and propagate principles critical for social harmony and national resurgence

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, during his Aligarh visit, urged Sangh workers to promote social harmony and national resurgence by upholding traditional Indian family values. He emphasized 'Samrasta' to eliminate caste discrimination and praised Dr. Ambedkar's contributions. Bhagwat advocated for 'Swadeshi' to boost the economy and culture, stressed environmental protection, and highlighted civic responsibility in nation-building.

Uphold principles critical for national resurgence: RSS Chief to Sangh workers

Aligarh, Apr 22: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat concluded his five-day visit to Aligarh with a call to Sangh workers to uphold and propagate principles critical for social harmony and national resurgence. In his interaction with RSS functionaries from the Brij region of central Uttar Pradesh on the last day of his visit on Monday, [] The post Uphold principles critical for national resurgence: RSS Chief to Sangh workers appeared first on Northlines .

Uphold Principles Critical For National Resurgence: RSS Chief Bhagwat To Sangh Workers

Aligarh, Apr 22: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat concluded his five-day visit to Aligarh with a call to Sangh workers to uphold and propagate principles critical for social harmony and national resurgence. In his interaction with RSS functionaries from the Brij region of central Uttar Pradesh on the last day of his visit on Monday, Bhagwat stressed the urgent need to revive and reconstruct traditional Indian family values, which he described as the bedrock of Indian society. He said familial practices [] The post Uphold Principles Critical For National Resurgence: RSS Chief Bhagwat To Sangh Workers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Is Vibhor Sharma UPs Youngest RSS Swayamsevak? Meet The Six-Year-Old Who Caught Bhagwats Eye

After Mohan Bhagwat's surprise visit to his Aligarh house, Vibhor Sharma said: I go to the RSS shakha every day. I want to become a soldier and serve the nation.

'One Temple, One Well, One Cremation Ground': RSS Chief Calls For Ending Caste Differences Among Hindus

Mohan Bhagwat, on a five-day visit to Aligarh, called on members of the Hindu community to strive for social harmony and collective celebration of festivals.

RSS Chief calls for One Temple, One Well and One Cremation Ground in Hindu Community

Aligarh (UP), Apr 20: Seeking an end to caste differences, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has called upon members of the Hindu community to strive for social harmony by embracing the principle of one temple, one well, and one cremation ground for all. Bhagwat, on a five-day visit to Aligarh, spoke to swayamsevaks [] The post RSS Chief calls for One Temple, One Well and One Cremation Ground in Hindu Community appeared first on Northlines .

RSS Chief Calls For One Temple, One Well, And One Cremation Ground In Hindu Community

Aligarh (UP), Apr 20: Seeking an end to caste differences, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has called upon members of the Hindu community to strive for social harmony by embracing the principle of one temple, one well, and one cremation ground for all. Bhagwat, on a five-day visit to Aligarh, spoke to swayamsevaks at two shakhas at HB Inter College and Panchan Nagri Park and emphasised that achieving true social unity was paramount for India to fulfil its [] The post RSS Chief Calls For One Temple, One Well, And One Cremation Ground In Hindu Community appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Woman who eloped with daughter's fiance released

A 39-year-old woman and her daughter's fiance, who had eloped recently, were released by Aligarh police after being detained for two days. The couple, who had been on the run for 10 days, surrendered to authorities. They maintain their relationship is committed and that they intend to marry, despite the protests of the woman's family, who demand her return and the restitution of jewelry and money.

Karni Sena activist arrested in Aligarh for objectionable remarks against Akhilesh Yadav

Mohan Chauhans remarks were circulating on social media, on Friday (April 18, 2025) night from his residence under the Jawan police station limits in view of the threat to peace posed by his inflammatory comments

'Will Break Your Phone': Aligarh Woman, Who Eloped With Would-Be Son-In-Law, Fumes At Media | Watch

Aligarh Woman Elopes With Daughter's Fiance: Anita Devi's husband claimed that Rahul Singh had earlier too eloped with two young women by luring them, but his family members somehow managed to get the matter suppressed.

UP Woman Who Eloped With Would-Be Son-In-Law Returns, To Live Together

Upon returning, the Aligarh police counselled the couple for 12 hours straight where they made Devi talk to her husband and family, officials said.

UP woman who eloped with would-be son-in-law surrenders

A 39-year-old woman in Aligarh, India, eloped with her would-be son-in-law just days before her daughter's wedding, sparking a 10-day saga that gripped social media. The woman, Sapna Devi, and the groom-to-be, Rahul, surrendered to police after claiming their relationship is a committed one and they intend to marry. The couple's disappearance sparked widespread outrage and speculation, with police investigating their communication leading to the elopement.

RSS chief Bhagwat to visit Aligarh after 14 years; tight security arrangements in place

Aligarh, Apr 17: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will hold meetings with senior Sangh functionaries from the Braj region and review efforts to strengthen grassroot presence during his five-day visit to Aligarh beginning Thursday. Security has been stepped up for Bhagwats visit, his first to the city in 14 years. According to RSS sources, Bhagwats visit is part of the Sanghs outreach programme in the lead-up to its centenary celebrations, which will begin this year on the occasion of Vijayadashami. During [] The post RSS chief Bhagwat to visit Aligarh after 14 years; tight security arrangements in place appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

I'll Marry Him: UP Woman Who Eloped With Daughter's Fiance

A mother from Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh grabbed the spotlight last week for all the wrong reasons. She eloped with her daughter's fiance ten days before the wedding.

UP Father Disowns Son Who Eloped With Mother-In-Law, Says 'He Lived With Her For 5 Days'

In Aligarh, Rahul absconded with his prospective mother-in-law, leading his father to disown him and deny him any family property. The family filed a police report

Bomb threat emails received by multiple district collectorates in UP, turn out to be hoax

A security alert was triggered in Uttar Pradesh after emails claiming bomb threats were sent to four district collectorate offices in Firozabad, Aligarh, Barabanki, and Chandauli. Authorities swiftly evacuated and searched the buildings, but no explosives or suspicious items were discovered.

FormerHimachal Pradesh Minister Virendra Kanwar gets ransom call, death threat; case registered

According to the complaint, the caller had introduced himself as Dharmendra from Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh even though the True Caller app showed his name as Irfan Khan

AMU faculty to receive Bhartiya Bhasha Parishad Yuva Puraskar Samman 2025

Aligarh: Renowned Urdu poet and AMU staff Dr. Moid Rasheedi has been selected for the prestigious Bhartiya Bhasha Parishad Yuva Puraskar Samman 2025, a national award conferred annually on four promising young writers across different Indian languages. Dr. Rashidi has been chosen for his contribution to Urdu literature. According to a press release from Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

'Forget Her': Groom Who Eloped With Mother-In-Law Warns Father-In-Law

In Aligarh, groom Rahul eloped with his mother-in-law, causing family turmoil. Bride Shivani disowned her mother, and her father reported stolen jewellery and cash

Groom Who Eloped With Bride's Mother Traced In Uttarakhand After Duo's Reels Surfaced Online

A woman from Aligarh and her future son-in-law who absconded just days before the wedding were traced in Uttarakhand.

Woman elopes with daughter's fianc days before wedding: 'Don't find me...'

In a bizarre incident in the Mandrak area of Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh, a 40-year-old woman allegedly eloped with her daughter's 20-year-old fianc, just nine days before their scheduled wedding, Times of India reported.

Brides mom elopes with groom-to-be, along with 2.5 lakh cash & jewellery days before wedding

In a shocking turn of events, a 40-year-old woman from Aligarh allegedly eloped with her 20-year-old daughter's fianc just days before the wedding, fleeing with 2.5 lakh in cash and jewellery, prompting a police investigation.

Prof Ikram Hussain appointed dean of faculty of social sciences at AMU

Aligarh: Prof Ikram Hussain from the Department of Physical Education, Aligarh Muslim University, has been appointed as the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences for a period of two years, effective from Tuesday (April 8). Prof Ikram Hussain According to a press release from the AMU, with a distinguished teaching career spanning over 29 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Quranic Insights on Therapeutic Drugs and Animal Life

AMU Hosts Thought-Provoking Lectures on Science in the Quran Aligarh: As part of its ongoing Quran Extension Lecture Series, Aligarh Muslim Universitys (AMU) K.A. Nizami Centre for Quranic Studies hosted two insightful talks exploring scientific perspectives in the Quran. Quran and Pharmacology Professor Syed Ziaur Rahman from the Department of Pharmacology discussed The Quran and [] The post Quranic Insights on Therapeutic Drugs and Animal Life first appeared on .

AMU Hosts National Seminar on Sufism and Communal Harmony

Aligarh: The Department of History, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), organized a two-day National Seminar on Sufis of India and Their Contribution to the Promotion of Learning and Communal Harmony (12th to 19th Century) on February 27, 2025. Prof. Hassan Imam, Chairperson of the Department of History, welcomed the gathering, highlighting Sufisms role in fostering unity [] The post AMU Hosts National Seminar on Sufism and Communal Harmony first appeared on .

BJP leader, others booked for altering Shobha Yatra route in Aligarh

Shakuntala Bharti leads procession through sensitive areas, sparking scuffle; accused booked for violating police guidelines on route change

Bride's Mother Elopes With Groom In Aligarh With Jewelry Ahead Of Wedding Day

In Aligarh, a woman fled with her daughter's fianc, taking jewelry and money just nine days before the wedding. The groom had fallen for his future mother-in-law

Aligarh Shocker: Bride's mother elopes with her would-be son-in-law, 9 days before the wedding

In a bizarre turn of events from Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, a woman eloped with her daughter's fiance just nine days before the wedding. The incident, which occurred in the Madrak police station area, has left the entire community stunned.

Six AMU Students get placement in major firms

Aligarh:Six students from the Faculty of Commerce and Management, Aligarh Muslim University, have secured placements in reputed companies during the campus recruitment drives organized by the Training and Placement Office (General). The students have been selected for roles at Field Assist, a leading SaaS-based technology company, and Wipro HR India Services Pvt Ltd (Wipro Group), Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

Uttar Pradesh police remain vigil across state in wake of Waqf Amendment Bill

LUCKNOW: Amid the prevailing tension following the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament on late Thursday night, security was tightened in all the 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh amid fierce criticism of the Bill from various quarters of Muslim community. However, there was no incident of public protest reported from anywhere in the state. UP police in all the 75 districts held Flag March in the wake of the passage of the Bill with a strict monitoring of potential troublemakers. Moreover, the state police are keeping an eye on the situation through drones as well. Notably, UP DGP Prashant Kumar had cancelled the leave of all the police personnel calling them back to join duty with immediate effect on Wednesday when the Bill was tabled in Lok Sabha. While cautioning the officers to exercise utmost caution in their respective districts, the state police chief has directed the officers in the sensitive areas to remain mobile in the field and intensify the police patrolling in public places. The police chiefs of respective districts, including state capital Luckow, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Sambhal, Aligarh, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Agra, Bulandshahr, Rampur, Jalaun, Moradabad and Mathura, remained on high alert and conducted flag march coupled with the monitoring of sensitive areas, shrines and dargahs through drone. Moreover, the vigilance was increased in Muslim dominated localities of the cities across the state. Congress to challenge Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Supreme Court In Lucknow, police surveillance was amplified especially in over a dozen localities across the old city area. Special security measures were taken to protect Vidhan Bhawan, Satkhanda, Roomi Gate and Chowk areas. Rapid Action Force, Sashastra Seema Bal and 10 companies of Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) conducted flag march. All the preventive measures have been put in place. Cops are aware of SOPs. People are urged not to have any misconception, said DCP (Central) Lucknow Ashish Srivastava. In the Taj city of Agra, police and PAC units were deployed around the Jama Masjid with barriers erected at various points to control the movement. Flag marches are being conducted since Wednesday morning, especially, in areas with diverse population. Additionally, the authorities are also monitoring social media platforms to prevent any attempt to spread misinformation. Uttar Pradesh: Waqf Board to be reconstituted and new guidelines implemented shortly However, numerous Muslim organisations denounced the Waqf Amendment Bill calling it an infringement of their religious freedom. The AIMPLB and other Muslim organisation have conveyed their concerns over the Bill to the JPC but they were not considered, said Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali, a senior executive member of AIMPLB and chairman Islamic Centre of India. Maulana Fazlul Manna, cleric of famous Tilewali Masjid in Lucknow, said the waqf was owned by Allah. No one else can own the Waqf properties. Now the future course of action would be decided by All India Muslim Personal Law Board. Similarly, in Bareilly, while Ittehad-e-Millat Council chief Maulana Tauqeer Raza claimed that the Bill would not be accepted by the Muslims at any cost, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, chairman, All India Muslim Jamat came out in support of the Bill saying it would be in the favour of Muslims if passed by the Parliament. In Saharanpur, Maulana Mahmood Madni, chairman, Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind dubbed the Bill as anti-constitutional. He said it was brought by Modi government following its majoritarian approach against the democratic values. On the other, in Varanasi, Supreme Court advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain welcomed the bill saying it would curtail several 'unchecked' powers previously held by Waqf Boards. Former chief of UP Minority Commission, Ashfaq Saifi said that he was getting life threats for supporting the Bill. I am being intimidated through social media and Whatsapp calls. My brother-in-law Zahid Saifi, who lives in Gunnaur in Sambhal, was attacked by unidentified persons, said Saifi. At the same time, Sumaiyya Rana, daughter of late poet Munnawar Rana, was house arrested as a preventive measure in Lucknow. Waqf amendment bill 'Brazen assault' on Constitution, says Sonia Gandhi

Vigilance inquiry launched against suspended Invest UP CEO as ED, I-T investigations continue

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh vigilance department has initiated a confidential probe against suspended IAS officer Abhishek Prakash, who previously served as the CEO of Invest UP, following allegations of corruption. The inquiry, launched on Wednesday on the orders of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, will scrutinise his entire tenure, examining his movable and immovable assets. Prakash, a 2006-batch IAS officer, was suspended on 20 March after accusations of irregularities in the evaluation process for a proposed solar manufacturing project. His suspension followed a complaint by an employee of a solar and renewable energy firm, who alleged that Prakash demanded a five per cent commission for project approval. The complainant claimed that the officer directed him to contact Nikant Jain, who allegedly facilitated deals between the IAS officer and investors. The complaint, addressed to Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh, triggered immediate action, leading to Jain's arrest and Prakash's suspension. Following this, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched a probe into the alleged corruption, and now the income tax department is also preparing to investigate his financial dealings. Senior officials from the home department stated that the vigilance inquiry would cover Prakashs tenure in various districts, including Lakhimpur Kheri, Bareilly, Hamirpur, Lucknow, and Aligarh, where he served as district magistrate. In the past, investigations were conducted into land acquisitions during his postings in Lakhimpur and Bareilly, but he was given a clean chit as the properties were registered under his relatives' names. However, this new probe will reassess all financial transactions related to properties acquired by Prakash and his family, comparing his legitimate income with his expenditures. Following the confidential probe, Prakash will be asked for clarification, and a report will be submitted to the government, a senior home department official said. The ED continues its parallel investigation following Jains arrest, while the income tax department is also gearing up for a financial probe.

Assam environmentalist flags refinery effluent discharge into Dhansiri river

GUWAHATI: An Assam-based environmentalist has raised concerns with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) over alleged hazardous effluent discharge from Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) into the Dhansiri river in Golaghat district, warning of severe ecological damage. In a letter to the CPCB Member Secretary, Apurba Ballav Goswami cited findings from a report by AGT Biosciences (OPC) Private Limited, which analysed a water sample reportedly collected from the NRLs effluent plant on 11 March this year. The results reveal exceedances of CPCB effluent discharge standards for petroleum oil refineries under the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, and subsequent guidelines, with severe implications for aquatic life and the long-term health of the Dhansiri river, the letter stated. According to Goswami, the analysis showed biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) at 18.0 mg/L, chemical oxygen demand (COD) at 142.0 mg/L, and oil and grease content at 11.5 mg/L, surpassing the CPCB limits of 15 mg/L, 125.0 mg/L, and 10 mg/L, respectively. These exceedances are not isolated incidents but signal a potential pattern of pollution that threatens the Dhansiri rivers biodiversity and the communities that depend on it. The elevated BOD indicates excessive organic matter, depleting dissolved oxygen levels critical for aquatic organisms, Goswami wrote. Fish species such as mahseer and catfish, abundant in Dhansiri, require oxygen levels above 4-6 mg/L to survive. A BOD of 18.0 mg/L risks creating hypoxic zones, leading to fish kills, suffocation of benthic invertebrates, and disruption of the rivers food web, he added. He added that the high COD level reflected a toxic mix of oxidisable pollutants from refinery processes, which could impair reproduction, stunt growth, and bioaccumulate in aquatic species, ultimately affecting predators such as birds and mammals. The oil and grease content of 11.5 mg/L, though seemingly modest, forms a surface sheen that blocks oxygen exchange, coats fish gills, and smothers aquatic plants, further compounding the ecological stress, he noted. Goswami urged the CPCB to conduct a detailed investigation into NRLs effluent treatment practices and compliance with pollution control standards as of March 2025. He also called for a cumulative assessment of the discharges impact on Dhansiris aquatic life and water quality, long-term monitoring of oxygen levels and biodiversity, and stringent corrective measures to ensure BOD, COD, and oil and grease levels remain within permissible limits. In response, NRL denied discharging effluents into Dhansiri. Generated effluents are treated in a modern effluent plant within the refinery and processed water is recycled for utilisation in the refinery itself. However, stormwater is occasionally discharged through a stormwater drain. Discharged stormwater quality is closely monitored for compliance with statutory norms. The discharged stormwater flows to several villages and finally into the Kalioni river, 6 km away, not Dhansiri. Dhansiri is 12 km away, an NRL spokesperson said. Following Goswamis letter, the refinery collected stormwater samples, and the results are expected in a few days. NRL is committed to ensuring continued compliance with pollution control and environmental protection norms, and it will actively cooperate with any agency, including CPCB, the spokesperson added.

Assam refinery discharging effluents in Brahmaputra tributary: Green activist

Refuting the allegation, the Numaligarh Refinery Limited said it will cooperate with the CPCB and other agencies for continued compliance with pollution norms