IRB Infrastructure Trust bags TOT project from NHAI in UP for upfront Rs 9,270 cr

IRB Infrastructure Trust has announced a milestone agreement with NHAI, securing a toll operate and transfer project worth Rs 9,270 crore in Uttar Pradesh. This extensive project, covering 366 km of essential routes such as Lucknow-Ayodhya-Gorakhpur, is set to be managed over a 20-year concession period.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath Meets DSP-cum-cricketer Deepti Sharma

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Friday, met the state's World Cup winning Women's Cricket Team player Deepti Sharma and also led a Cabinet meeting which took 20 key decisions, including one on easing the registration process for old age pension, an official said. Sharma, who is serving as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in the state, was praised by Chief Minister Adityanath for her good performance in the World Cricket final and winning the Player of the Tournament award. Deepti has done the Uttar Pradesh Police proud at the world stage, CM Adityanath had tweeted soon after the women's cricket team lifted the World Cup on November 2. Cricketer Deepti Sharma was earlier appointed as DSP in January this year under the sports quota as part of Chief Minister Adityanath's Skilled Athlete Scheme. During the Cabinet meeting held at the CM residence on Friday, CM Adityanath led his Ministers in congratulating the women's cricket team for winning the World Cup. The Cabinet also condemned the fatal Delhi blast on November 10. A key decision taken at the meeting relates to saving the elderly the trouble of running around for pension. The Cabinet decided that the social welfare department will deploy call-centre executives to contact and seek consent of the beneficiary and fill their forms online through common service centres. The forms will be verified using family IDs before the release of their pension, saving the elderly to run around to complete formalities. As a pilot project, the scheme will be tried in five districts, including Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Hardoi, Kannauj and Lalitpur, an official said. In the existing system, an online application by an elderly person seeking pension needs the verification by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate and village Block Development Officer before an approval from the District Magistrate-led Committee. An official said the proposed new system will speed up the entire process. The scheme will benefit all elderly over the age of 60 with an annual income of Rs 56,460 or less in urban areas and Rs 46,080 or less in rural areas. An official said the proposed new system will speed up the entire process. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Other Cabinet decisions included approval for a private university in Shahjahanpur and beneficial rate revision for cane procurement. Article Source: IANS

MNREGS: Gorakhpur leads in rural employment

Diabetes surges among young Indians; need for early screening: Experts

NEW DELHI: Indias battle against diabetes is entering a new phase as diagnostic data warn of a marked rise in the disease among younger adults, experts said on Thursday on the occasion of World Diabetes Day. Type 2 diabetes, which was reported among older adults, is now increasingly being detected in people in their twenties and early thirties, a shift experts describe as both alarming and preventable. Dr. Ambrish Mithal, Chair and Head, Endocrinology and Diabetes at Max Healthcare and former Honorary President of AIIMS Gorakhpur, said, India finds itself at a critical juncture in its diabetes response, where the sheer scale of young-adult onset is now meeting the tools to intervene early. It is crucial that everyone, especially those aged 25 and above, undergo at least an annual screening to catch early metabolic changes and act before complications develop, he said. Alongside regular testing, adopting a balanced diet rich in fibre, whole grains, and traditional foods such as millets can significantly improve insulin sensitivity and help maintain long-term metabolic health. For individuals struggling with obesity, lifestyle interventions remain the cornerstone, and in select cases, medically supervised weight-management therapies may complement these efforts to reduce diabetes risk, he added. The challenge now is to transition from identifying disease to intercepting it, to make metabolic screening, risk-profiling, and follow-up a routine part of health checks for young adults, not just middle-aged adults. If this generational shift takes root, the pipeline of complications, organ damage, and lifelong medication dependence can be dramatically altered, said the Padma Bhushan awardee. According to the 2023 Indian Council of Medical Research-India Diabetes (ICMR-INDIAB) study India has an estimated 101 million people with diabetes, 136 million pre diabetics and 315 million people with hypertension in 2021. The study, which ICMR coordinated with Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF), found the prevalence of type 2 diabetes and prediabetes of 11.4% and 15.3%, respectively, in India. According to the latest findings from Mahajan Imaging and Labs, one of Delhi NCRs leading integrated diagnostic chains, there has been a significant surge in metabolic and glucose screenings among adults under 40 in 2025. Of those tested, nearly 38% of fasting glucose results, 20% of HbA1c readings, and 35% of post-prandial glucose outcomes were abnormal, with a notable proportion of critical cases identified early. The high percentage of abnormal findings among young adults underscores both a growing metabolic risk and the impact of expanded preventive screening. This trend reinforces urgent calls for early intervention and proactive care, said experts. Dr. Harsh Mahajan, Founder and Chairman, Mahajan Imaging and Labs said, We are witnessing a clear metabolic shift in Indias younger population. People in their twenties and thirties, who appear to be fit, appear to show early signs of insulin resistance. More of them are getting tested early, an encouraging sign that prevention is finally being taken seriously. Diabetes is not just a blood glucose value; it reflects a broader metabolic imbalance. Left unchecked, it can lead to complications such as heart attack, stroke, blindness, amputations, and fatty liver. Blood glucose, like blood pressure, can serve as an early warning sign, he added. Modern diagnostic tools, including fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, fructosamine, C-peptide, adiponectin and leptin, MODY genetic tests, autoantibody screening, and continuous glucose monitoring with HbA1c, allow early detection of insulin resistance and pre-diabetes. Integrating these tests with routine screening enables timely intervention, helping young adults prevent long-term complications, said the Padma Shri. The real progress in diabetes prevention will come from integrating routine lab diagnostics with emerging molecular tools. Traditional metrics like HbA1c or fasting glucose are essential, but when combined with markers that map inflammation and metabolic stress, we start identifying risk years before diabetes sets in. This convergence of preventive pathology, genomics, and data analytics is transforming how we understand and predict metabolic disease in Indias young population, said Dr Shelly Mahajan, Lab Director and Clinical Lead, Mahajan Imaging and Labs. Experts say the rise in screening volumes across diagnostic centres aligns with Indias growing focus on preventive and genomic testing, both in private healthcare and through national programmes. The government initiative, which integrates community-level screening for diabetes and hypertension, has been expanding across districts to improve early detection and disease tracking. While traditional tests like fasting glucose and HbA1c remain central to diabetes monitoring, experts caution against an over-reliance on single markers. The emerging consensus is on a more holistic, data-driven approach that includes body composition tracking, genomic risk mapping, and metabolic profiling, not as a luxury, but as a frontline preventive strategy. Experts said the countrys response must now focus on early risk identification, continuous monitoring, and lifestyle modification, especially among the working-age population. The consensus is clear that Indias youth are both the most vulnerable and the most capable of reversing the countrys diabetes trajectory through awareness, timely screening, and proactive care, they said.

Vande Mataram rendition to be mandatory in all UP schools: Yogi

LUCKNOW: Singing Vande Mataram will be made compulsory in educational institutions across Uttar Pradesh, CM Yogi Adityanath said on Monday. Addressing an Ekta Yatra (Unity March) event in Gorakhpur to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the national song, he said this step would inspire feelings of reverence and pride among citizens towards the motherland. There should be a sense of respect for Vande Mataram, he stressed, noting that anybody opposing the national song is insulting the countrys unity and integrity. Every citizen of India must stand united for this cause, the Chief Minister emphasised, adding, There is no point in opposing the Vande Mataram. No religion or caste can be greater than the country. We must set aside beliefs that hinder national unity. Notably, the move comes days after a political row erupted over the national song when Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed that dropping key stanzas of the song in 1937 had sown the seeds of Partition and that such a divisive mindset remained a challenge for the country. The remarks were widely interpreted as an attack on the Congress. The BJP also accused the Congress of pandering to a communal agenda under Jawaharlal Nehrus leadership by adopting a truncated version of the song that year. The Congress hit back sharply, alleging that Modi had insulted the 1937 Congress Working Committee and Rabindranath Tagore, who had suggested adopting only the first two stanzas. National pride CM says move meant to inspire feelings of reverence and pride among citizens Accuses those against the move of hurting countrys unity and integrity Yogi stresses that no religion or caste can be greater than the country

Road quality non-negotiable, officers and contractors to be held accountable: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari discussed Indias recent infrastructure developments with TNIE , citing a 60% expansion of the national highway network to over 1.46 lakh km. He outlined ongoing projects worth Rs 12.20 lakh crore, major highway corridors, city ring roads, reforms in land acquisition and environmental clearances, measures to ensure road maintenance accountability, the rollout of GPS-based toll collection, and Bihars progress relative to other states. Excerpts Q) The country has seen a massive expansion of its national highway network in recent years. What is the current status of this growth? Indias national highway network has surged from 91,287 km in 2014 to over 1.46 lakh km today, a 60% increase. Currently, 48,536 km of projects worth Rs 12.20 lakh crore are underway, with completed schemes totaling Rs 16 lakh crore and upcoming projects at Rs 15 lakh crore. Sixteen major highway corridors, including the Arunachal Frontier Highway (Rs 30,000 crore) and ShillongSilchar Greenfield Highway (Rs 23,000 crore), have been sanctioned to boost regional connectivity. Ring roads in cities like Ayodhya, Kanpur, and Guwahati aim to ease congestion. In 11 years, 1.06 lakh km of highways have been constructed, with the ministrys budget rising ninefold to Rs 2.87 lakh crore. Q) Some projects still face delays in projects caused by land acquisition and environmental clearance issues? Land acquisition falls under state governments, while environmental clearances involve multiple departments, making coordination key. Reducing delays is a test of effective leadership. We prioritise sustainable planning, ensuring timely land acquisition and fast-track approvals for forest, wildlife, and environmental clearances. At least 90% of land and clearance requirements must now be completed before project awards.Regular meetings with state officials and the PM Gati Shakti initiative have streamlined inter-ministerial coordination. Digital portals, Bhoomi Amount Digital Portal for land and Parivesh for environmental approvals simplify processes, accelerating project delivery and enhancing efficiency nationwide. Q) India has seen record construction of highways in recent years but their maintenance still seems to be a challenge. For each fault, we (the Central Government) are held responsible. About 80 percent of complaints on social media are not under our jurisdiction or do not pertain to national highways (NHs). Our roads are of good quality; however, there have been some problems. We are continuously improving the technology and will definitely address these issues. Regarding accountability, we are serious about ensuring that officers and contractors are responsible if roads are not maintained properly. There should be no compromise with quality, and we are committed to fixing lapses wherever they occur to maintain high standards. Q) How long will it take to implement the GPS based Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system? It has already started at some locations and will be introduced at 4 to 6 places from November 15. We will move further gradually, expanding the initiative step by step while monitoring progress and ensuring smooth implementation at each stage. Q) With Bihar heading into elections, how does the state compare to others in development across key sectors like water, power, transport, and roads? Bihar needs accelerated development compared to other states. Water, power, transport and roads are the basic requirements for progress. The developmental work undertaken by our government, in the last 10-11 years, has transformed the face of Bihar. Business and industries are growing steadily in Bihar. The young people of Bihar see their future in development and employment. They do not bother about Jaat (Caste), Pant (Community), Dharma (Religion) and Bhasha (Language). They aspire to excel in education, seek better job opportunities, and want to actively contribute to the nations growth. I think that the state has sufficient electricity supply. Irrigation has significantly improved. The road infrastructure has also got better. Earlier, the Ganga had just two bridges, now we have 13. In the highway sector; projects worth Rs five lakh crores are going on. Projects having a cost of Rs 2.5 lakh crores either have been completed or on the verge of completion. Some will start soon. We are building big highways; Varanasi-Kolkata highways cost of Rs 40,000 crores and Gorakhpur-Siliguri Expressway is worth Rs 50,000 crores. All these highways will change the landscape of Bihar. With a strong and vast network of highways and robust power sector, the industry will reach the state naturally and will ensure Bihar's comprehensive development. Q) Staying on with politics, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi recently held a press conference in which he alleged Vote Chori In Haryana elections. He along with other opposition parties has been questioning Special Intensive Revision (SIR), which started in Bihar. How do you see this issue? Rahul Gandhi speaks for himself. Even his party people don't take him seriously. There is no need to respond to his baseless comments.

India must ensure no new Jinnah rises again: Yogi Adityanath

Gorakhpur: Invoking All-India Muslim League leaders Mohammad Ali Jinnah and Mohammad Ali Jauhar, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said those who oppose the national song Vande Mataram are insulting Indias unity and integrity. Even today, we would expect that everyone living in India would be loyal to the nation and work for 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 CM Adityanath slams SP MP for opposing 'Vande Mataram; says such 'divisive voices create new Jinnahs'

GORAKHPUR: Invoking All-India Muslim League leaders Mohammad Ali Jinah and Mohammad Ali Jauhar, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that those who oppose the national song Vande Mataram are insulting India's unity and integrity. Even today, we expect everyone living in India to be loyal to the nation and work for its unity, he said while participating in Ekta Yatra (Unity March) and collective singing of Vande Mataram in Gorakhpur. He said when events were organised to mark the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, the same voices of opposition resurfaced. A Samajwadi Party MP again protested against the national song. These are the same people who skip the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the architect of India's integrity, but shamelessly attend events honouring Jinnah, Adityanath said. He asked if the country fails to honour its national heroes, where will it go? The extremism, Naxalism, and terrorism that constantly challenge India's unity and integrity are fuelled by those who insult national icons and revolutionaries, the chief minister said. Such actions embolden separatist forces that threaten the country's national identity, he added. It is now our duty to identify and oppose all elements that divide society, whether in the name of caste, region, or language. These divisions are part of a conspiracy to create new Jinnahs, he said. Jinnah served as the leader of the All-India Muslim League from 1913 until the inception of Pakistan on 14 August 1947. He then became Pakistan's first governor-general until his death a year later in 1948. Jauhar was the co-founder of the All-India Muslim League. He urged people to ensure that no new Jinnah ever arises in India again, and if anyone dares to challenge the nation's integrity, we must bury such divisive intent before it can take root. The chief minister said every citizen of India must stand united for this cause. Adityanath said there is no justification for opposing Vande Mataram. The venom started spreading against the national song after Jauhar refused to stand up for it in the 1923 Congress session. Under the same Congress, Rabindranath Tagore had sung the full song at a party session in 1896, the chief minister added. From 1896 to 1922, Vande Mataram was sung at every Congress session, but in 1923, when Jauhar became the Congress president, he walked out as soon as the song began and refused to participate. Brothers and sisters, that opposition to Vande Mataram became one of the unfortunate causes of India's Partition, he said. If only the Congress had expelled Jauhar at the time and honoured national unity through Vande Mataram, the Partition of India would never have happened, Adityanath said.

Must ensure no new Jinnah ever rises again in India: Adityanath

GORAKHPUR (UP), Nov 10: Invoking All-India Muslim League leaders Mohammad Ali Jinah and Mohammad Ali Jauhar, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said those who oppose the national song Vande Mataram are insulting Indias unity and integrity. Even today, we would expect that everyone living in India would be loyal to the nation and work for its unity, Adityanath said while participating in Ekta Yatra (Unity March) and collective singing of Vande Mataram in Gorakhpur. He said, [] The post Must ensure no new Jinnah ever rises again in India: Adityanath appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Must ensure no new Jinnah ever rises again in India: UP CM Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that opposing the national song Vande Mataram amounts to insulting India's unity and integrity. Speaking at an 'Ekta Yatra' in Gorakhpur, he warned against forces trying to divide society on caste, regional, or linguistic lines, calling such attempts a conspiracy to create new Jinnahs.

Parag dairy ops to begin in Gorakhpur by Feb: Minister

Patels 150th anniversary: CM to lead Ekta Yatra in Gorakhpur

Yogi Adityanaths Gorakhpur: A century-old city transformed into a modern urban hub

Gorakhpur, once a city defined by spiritual heritage and developmental challenges, has undergone a dramatic transformation since 2017. Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the city is being reshaped into a modern hub, blending spiritual authority with political power. This evolution showcases a new model of governance focused on development and public welfare.

CM Yogi inspects road project in Gorakhpur

SIR campaign commences in Uttar Pradesh, State's final voter list to be out on February 7 2026

LUCKNOW: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign to revamp the voter list in Uttar Pradesh commenced with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) visiting door-to-door on Tuesday. The voter list updated through SIR will serve as a crucial foundation for the 2027 Assembly elections. Both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the main opposition Samajwadi Party (SP) have deployed strong teams at each booth for the campaign. Meanwhile, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has assigned responsibilities to booth presidents, sector presidents, and Booth Level Agents (BLAs), who have undergone training. Congress and other parties are working to strengthen booths according to their capacities. Uttar Pradesh has over 15.44 crore voters with over 1.62 lakh booths across the state. As per the Chief Electoral Office sources, BLOs of more than 1.62 lakh booths commenced the door-to-door campaign from Tuesday. The final voter list of SIR would be published on February 7, 2026. Before it, based on BLO reports, Electoral Registration Officers (EROS) of each assembly constituency will release draft voter lists on December 9, 2025. The sources added that voters and political parties would submit claims and objections from December 9 to January 8, 2026, and the EROs would resolve them from December 9 to January 31, 2026. West Bengal SIR: What voters need to know before BLOs visit their homes Under the Election Commission's new system, a maximum of 1200 voters will now be at one booth, making it easier to contact them and conduct voting on election day. Officials at the CEO's office said that this would increase the number of polling booths in the state from 1.62 lakh to over 1.82 lakh. In the wake of the commencement of the campaign, the BJP, sticking to its strategy of winning the booth means winning the election. With this mantra, the party has made plans to prepare voter lists based on this same mantra. The ruling party has already appointed coordinators for SIR in Awadh, Kashi, West, Braj, Gorakhpur and Kanpur regions, along with setting up war rooms. All regional coordinators have been instructed to sit in the war room daily. They have to talk to district and assembly coordinators connected to their region daily and take reports. BJP's war room will also be set up in each district along with the region. A team of at least 10 workers will be deployed in it. The team will be present in the war room from morning to evening. The BJP has also assigned responsibility to MPs and MLAs in SIR. All MPs of the state and 2024 candidates, MLAs and defeated candidates of 2022 have been given the responsibility of getting voter lists printed. They have to set up a war room in the assembly constituency and review SIR work at their booths every five days. They need to stay in contact with Mandal and Booth daily. Weekly review would be done by the team of MLAs and defeated candidates. Similarly, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has deputed teams of six persons at each booth regarding SIR. Booth President, Booth General Secretary, and three Booth Secretaries will assist the Booth Level Agent (BLA). They will also help the BLA in gathering information about each voter by going door-to-door. The BSP has assigned responsibility to sector presidents for monitoring booth-level teams. Each sector has 10 to 12 booths. In each sector, a team of 11 people, including the president, is working. They have also been given booth-wise monitoring responsibility. DMK asks Supreme Court to stop SIR in Tamil Nadu Meanwhile, the Samajwadi Party (SP) has also geared up for SIR. As per the party's national spokesperson and former MLC Udayvir Singh, SP is deploying agents at the booth level who will coordinate between the Election Commission and the general voters. Booth-level agents have been asked to ensure that no voter's name is left out of being included in the voter list. Booth-level agents are being deployed as PDA guards. Moreover, party MPs and MLAs have also been given responsibilities in their respective areas of monitoring the campaign. A helpline centre is also being set up at the Samajwadi Party headquarters, where help will be provided by the party if anyone faces any difficulty. As per the party sources, special instructions have been given to help those who do not have houses or land. Similarly, Congress is lagging behind a bit as far as the preparations for SIR are concerned. The party is engaged in the process of deploying BLA-1 at all 1.62 lakh booths in the state. November 6 has been set as the deadline for this process. From November 7, they will start their work at the booth level. Congress has created a connecting centre for monitoring the entire process.

Death threat to BJP MP: Man who threatened Ravi Kishan arrested from Punjab; sent to jail

In a shocking turn of events, Ajay Kumar Yadav, a resident of Punjab, has been taken into custody after allegedly issuing death threats to Gorakhpur MP Ravi Kishan. The arrest occurred in Ludhiana, where Yadav purportedly warned that he would shoot the BJP leader should he set foot in Bihar.

Robbers posing as cricket buffs arrested in Gorakhpur

Yogi Adityanath Honors Youth at Samsung Innovation Campus in Gorakhpur

A key focus this year is on UP with 5,000 students from the state set to receive training in future technologies.

Aviation growth story piggybacking on foreign travel: AAI report

NEW DELHI: The growing desire for international travel continues to fuel Indias aviation growth story. According to the latest data released by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for the first half of the current financial year, foreign travel has surged by nearly 7% compared to the same period last year. The Air Traffic Report, made public on Wednesday, shows that 3.95 crore passengers travelled abroad from India between April and September 2025, up from 3.69 crore during the same period in 2024. Overall passenger traffic grew by 2.6%, with 20.21 crore people flying in the six-month period this year compared to 19.69 crore last year. Domestic air travel recorded a modest 1.6% increase, with 16.25 crore passengers this year versus 15.99 crore in the previous fiscal period. The total Air Traffic Movements (ATMs) arrivals plus departures rose by 2.8%, reaching 15.77 lakh in AprilSeptember 2025 compared to 15.35 lakh last year. Thanks to airlines regularly announcing new international routes, several relatively smaller airports such as Surat, Coimbatore, Guwahati, Jaipur, Varanasi, Mangaluru, Kannur, Bagdogra, Pune, Indore, and Udaipur have registered strong double-digit growth in international passenger traffic. Among them, Bagdogra and Coimbatore posted remarkable increases of 51% (13,492 flyers) and 50.5% (1,60,597 flyers), respectively, in AprilSeptember 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Among major airports, Bengaluru recorded an impressive 28.9% surge in international traffic, handling 34,58,308 passengers in the first half of the current financial year. Hyderabad showed substantial growth of 19%, while Mumbai registered a 5.6% increase. Delhi, however, saw a slight 0.5% decline. Domestic Travel Trends Sindhudurg Airport reported the highest growth in domestic passenger traffic, with an 84.1% increase and 21,936 flyers over the previous financial year. Other airports that recorded notable growth include Kishangarh (65.7%, 59,421 flyers), Darbhanga (64.3%, 3,86,174), Gorakhpur (57.5%, 5,62,596), Cuddapah (53.9%, 33,973), and Pithoragarh (56.5%, 8,215). Airports such as Tiruchirappalli (55.6%), Tirupati (42.9%), Jeypore (42.1%), Bilaspur (38.1%), Rajahmundry (33.7%), and Kurnool (22.9%) also posted impressive domestic growth figures. Among major airports, both Delhi and Mumbai reported negative growth in domestic travel. The closure of Terminal 2 at IGIA and changes in flight schedules significantly impacted Delhis numbers, which dropped by 5.8% to 2,64,91,445 passengers, compared to 2,81,07,645 last year. Mumbai saw a 0.8% dip, handling 1,91,02,987 passengers. Meanwhile, Hyderabad registered strong domestic growth of 11.3% with 1,26,64,800 flyers, while Chennai saw a 5.1% increase with 83,79,339 passengers.

BJP MP Ravi Kishan files complaint after receiving death threats, abusive phone calls, caller gives BIG warning

BJP MP and actor Ravi Kishan has filed a police complaint in Gorakhpur after receiving death threats and abusive phone calls. These threats were given after finding his speeches during the Bihar election campaign inappropriate.

UP Man Kills Sister, Dumps Body 70 Km Away Over Money Dispute

In a shocking incident in Gorakhpur city, a man killed his sister, broke her limbs and disposed of her body nearly 70 km away in Kushinagar district over a money dispute, police said on Thursday.

Close shave for passengers on Tapaswini Express as goods train derails in Jharkhand

RANCHI: Rail traffic on the HatiaRourkela section was disrupted on Wednesday after a goods train carrying iron ore from Rourkela to Bokaro derailed near Kanarowan railway station in Jharkhand's Simdega. At least 10 wagons went off the tracks. Of the 10 derailed wagons, five to seven bogies were reported to be completely damaged. The accident also damaged approximately 100 metres of both up and down lines. The Puri-Hatia Tapaswini Express was traveling directly behind the freight train at the time of the accident. Due to the alertness of railway personnel, the train was stopped at Tati station, averting a major loss of life. Although no casualties have been reported, the railways has suffered losses estimated in crores of rupees. The track, sleepers, overhead power lines, and signal systems were severely damaged. The exact cause of the derailment is yet to be ascertained. According to officials, the incident took place at around 10:13 am on Wednesday near the northern cabin of Kanaroan railway station under Bano police station area. A freight train carrying iron ore from Rourkela to Bokaro suddenly derailed between poles 524/29 and 524/36. After receiving information about the accident, RPF and GRP teams rushed to the spot and cordoned off the area, establishing security. No one is allowed to approach the accident site. Senior officials, including the DRM, at Hatia Railway Division also reached the spot and assessed the situation. Work to remove debris and repair the track was subsequently initiated on a war footing. Senior Divisional Commercial Manager at Ranchi Rail Division Shuchi Singh said that the operation of approximately 11 trains has been affected due to the incident. However, alternative arrangements have been made to ensure that passengers do not face any inconvenience. Every effort is being made to ensure the safe arrival of passengers to their destinations, she said. According to railway officials, technical teams are working continuously, and if everything goes as planned, the track repairs will be completed within 10 to 12 hours. Partial train operations are expected to resume by late evening. Meanwhile, all train services on the Bano-Rourkela section have been suspended, diverted or short-terminated after the incident. Many passenger trains have been stranded at various stations. The Tapaswini Express was terminated at Tati station and sent back to Rourkela in Odisha. According to officials, about 1,300 passengers were travelling on that train. Buses were arranged for passengers at Rourkela station to bring them to Hatia, they said. The Hatia-Rourkela passenger and Hatia-Sanki-Hatia passenger have been cancelled for Wednesday, while the Hatia-Jharsuguda MEMU train has been short-terminated. At least nine trains, including the Sambalpur-Gorakhpur Maurya Express (15027), Visakhapatnam-Banaras Express (18523), Sir M Visvesvaraya Bengaluru Terminal-Hatia Express (12836) and Dhanbad-Alappuzha Express (13351), were diverted.

Good news for passengers: IRCTC to run 22 special trains from Gorakhpur today ahead of Chhath Puja; Check full list, route, timings and more

To ease festive travel for Chhath Puja, 22 special trains and 210 extra buses are running from Gorakhpur and nearby stations. North Eastern Railway announced additional services, including an unreserved Howrah-Gorakhpur special, with several trains still offering confirmed berth availability.

CM Yogi links Halal-certified products to terror funding, claims Rs 25K crore raised

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath claimed that Rs 25,000 crore was raised in the country using Halal certification products without the permission of the government. Speaking at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sanghs (RSS) centenary event in Gorakhpur, he warned the crowd against using such products, saying, When you buy something, make sure to check if 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 .

'Political Islam' undermined Hindu faith, largely overlooked in history: CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that while history often highlights British and French colonialism, the role of political Islam, which he claimed dealt the greatest blow to Sanatan Dharma, is largely overlooked. He highlighted that great warriors like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Guru Gobind Singh, Maharana Pratap, and Maharana Sanga waged battles against political Islam. Our ancestors waged major struggles against political Islam, yet this aspect of history remains largely overlooked, Adityanath said at the 'Vichar-Parivar Kutumb Sneh Milan' and 'Deepotsav Se Rashtrotsav' programmes organised by the Gorakhpur division to mark the centenary year of the RSS. The chief minister lauded the RSS for its pivotal role in the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. He claimed that while the nation discusses colonial resistance, it often overlooks the ideological challenge of political Islam. Our ancestors fought not only against the British and French but also against political Islam; heroes like Veer Shivaji and Maharana Pratap stand testimony to this. There is talk of British colonialism, there is talk of French colonialism, but nowhere is there talk of political Islam, which undermined the faith, Adityanath said. He said that during the RSS's 100-year journey, the impossible has been made possible. While members of the Samajwadi Party, the Congress, and the INDIA bloc questioned the Ram temple, RSS volunteers remained steadfast in their resolve that the temple would be built. The Sangh endured restrictions, and its volunteers faced lathi-charge and bullets. Today, the magnificent Ram Temple stands as a testament to their unwavering commitment, he said. Adityanath alleged that activities promoting political Islam continue under various guises. The chief minister said that Uttar Pradesh has banned the sale of Halal-certified products, claiming that profits from such sales were being used for conversion, love jihad, and terrorism. Speaking about the RSS centenary initiatives, Adityanath outlined five key transformations: social harmony, family values, environmental protection, self-reliance through indigenous goods, and civic responsibility, terming them the foundation of a 'Viksit Bharat'. For a developed society and a developed nation, society must lead, and the government must follow, he added.

Political Islam Undermined Hindu Faith, Largely Overlooked In History: Adityanath

Gorakhpur (UP), Oct 22: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that while British and French colonialism are often discussed in history, there is little mention of political Islam, which, he claimed, has inflicted the greatest blow on the Sanatan Dharma. Great warriors like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Guru Gobind Singh, Maharana Pratap and Maharana Sanga waged battles against political Islam, he said at an event in Gorakhpur on Tuesday. Our ancestors waged major struggles against political Islam, yet this [] The post Political Islam Undermined Hindu Faith, Largely Overlooked In History: Adityanath appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Video: UP Villagers Throw Stones At Police Van, Shatter Windows, Injure Cops

Upset at a case not being registered against an alleged murderer, villagers surrounded a police van in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur, threw stones at it and attacked it with sticks.

UP Man Drowns Sister Over Affair, Sits Next To Body, Then Calls Cops

The accused has been identified as Aditya Yadav from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, who has confessed to killing his 19-year-old sister, Nitya Yadav, over a romantic relationship on Monday.

Raipur Diary | Centre rules out peace talks with Maoists

In the absence of clarity in the demands put forth by Maoists to facilitate peace talks with temporary ceasefire, the Centre has ruled out possibility of any peace talk for the time being. According to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, nothing remains to talk about (with Maoists) when the Centre and state government are seen committed to ensuring development and peace in the disturbed areas. So far, the banned outfit has released six letters, laying down conditional peace talk proposals. The ongoing decisive offensive against the Red ultras indicates there are no strong reasons to hold conditional dialogues with CPI (Maoist). 1st National Highway tunnel in the state Chhattisgarh gets its first National Highway2.79 km long completed in just 12 months by National Highways Authority of India. The tunnel is a part of the Raipur-Visakhapatnam Economic corridor. The twin-tube tunnel will substantially reduce the travel time between Raipur and Visakhapatnam. The accomplishment is expected to augment the regional trade and industry, opening up new scope for tourism and socio-economic integration. Vishnu Deo Sai government citing the tunnel as a historic step is optimistic that it will build a prosperous and empowered Chhattisgarh. Raipur tops in water conservation efforts The Raipur Municipal Corporation (RMC) has secured the No.1 spot across India under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) 1.0 programme, completing 33,082 structures. RMC cited the award as a recognition of peoples power through the collective efforts intended to conserve water. Hyderabad (14,363) and Gorakhpur (14,331) followed in second and third place. At the state level, Chhattisgarh finished second with 4,05,563 structures, behind Telangana (5,20,362). RMC will receive `2 crore for surpassing the 10,000-structure milestone. A total of 67 districts nationwide have been recognised under three categories `2 crore, `1 crore and `25 lakh. Ejaz Kaiser Our correspondent in Chhattisgarh ejaz@newindianexpress.com

LIVE: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath leads Dussehra procession in Gorakhpur

UP has set a strong example in empowering women: Adityanath

GORAKHPUR (UP), Oct 1: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that Uttar Pradesh has set a strong example by running several programmes to ensure womens safety, dignity and self-reliance. Extending greetings on the occasion of Mahanavami and Vijayadashami to the people of Uttar Pradesh, he stressed that the world would be unimaginable without the power of women. Inspired by the timeless tradition of worshipping Goddess Durga, the state government has taken it upon itself to safeguard womens rights [] The post UP has set a strong example in empowering women: Adityanath appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

11th-grade student lynched in UP's Gorakhpur following bike collision; family alleges foul play

LUCKNOW: An 11th-grade student, Akash Nishad, was beaten to death by a mob following a bike collision while he was returning home with his friends after watching Durga Puja celebrations in Gorakhpur on Monday night. Akashs bike collided with another motorcycle in Sahjanwa tehsil around 10 pm on Monday. As the accident drew attention, locals rushed to the spot. In a fit of rage, they surrounded Akash and brutally assaulted him. The victim was rushed to BRD Medical College where doctors declared him brought dead upon arrival. According to local sources, Akash Nishad, 19, a resident of Pali Bankatwa village, had gone with friends to witness the Durga Puja festivities in Sahjanwa. While returning around 10:30 pm, their bike collided with another motorcycle near Cinema Road in Sahjanwa. Following the crash, a crowd gathered at the spot and began assaulting the youths. Akash was beaten so brutally that he was left unconscious. His friends, Nikki, 12, Vishal, 15, and Ranjit, 15, were also thrashed. Acting on a tip-off from passers-by, police arrived at the scene and informed the family concerned. The injured were taken to BRD Medical College, where doctors declared Akash dead. In the early hours of Tuesday, around 3 am, Akashs family and relatives kept the body outside the medical college and staged a protest near a petrol pump on Nausad Road, blocking the road and demanding justice. Akashs father, Dilip Kumar Nishad, alleged foul play, stating that it was not an accident. People deliberately murdered my son, said the distraught father. The situation was eventually brought under control after police assured the family of strict action. They created a commotion, demanding justice. Police officials intervened and tried to pacify them. The demonstration lasted for nearly an hour before the family relented, following assurances of strict action. According to Sahjanwa Station In-charge Mahesh Chaubey, a case was being registered based on the familys complaint. He said an investigation would be carried out, and action would follow against the culprits.

Accused In Gorakhpur NEET Aspirant Murder Killed In Police Encounter

Accused in NEET aspirant Deepak Gupta's murder in Gorakhpur, was shot dead in a police encounter in Rampur after firing at police. He faced 18 criminal cases.

Key Accused In NEET Aspirant's Murder In UP Killed In Encounter

The accused in the murder of NEET candidate Deepak Gupta from Gorakhpur was killed in a police encounter here, police said on Saturday.

Fleeing Abuse At Home, UP Teen Gang-Raped In Jaipur, Delivers Stillborn

A 15-year-old Gorakhpur girl, fleeing abuse, was raped in Jaipur, police said.

Gorakhpur Boy Thought Missing, Found Asleep At Home After 4-Hour Police Search

The boy, missing in Gorakhpur, was found asleep at home by police and sniffer dog after a four-hour search.

Ayodhya Mosque trust to come up with new blueprint for approval of authorities

LUCKNOW: The Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation the trust overseeing the construction of the proposed mosque in Ayodhya is considering submitting a new design inspired by the local architectural style. Instead of a glass faade and other modern decorative elements, the mosque will now be designed in alignment with local sentiments and traditional aesthetics. As the decision to revise the design was made last year, the trust did not follow up with the local development authority to get the original building plans approved. The day-to-day functioning of the Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation, the trust pursuing the construction of the mosque, is managed by a group of eight life trustees with Zufar Ahmad Faruqi as its Chairman and Athar Husain as Secretary. Faruqi is also the Chairman of the UP Sunni Central Waqf Board. The trust has six more members, including vice-president Adnan Farrukh Shah, a prominent cleric from Gorakhpur, treasurer Faiz Aftab, a Meerut-based businessman, and Mohd Rasheed, Imran Ahmed, Zunaid Siddiqui, and Saud Uz Zaman as members. Rasheed, Ahmed, and Siddiqui are businessmen from Lucknow, while Zaman is from Banda. In addition to the life trustees, several other individuals are associated with the trust in various capacities, contributing insights and participating in different committees. According to Secretary Athar Husain, suggestions for modifying the mosques design came from people in touch with the trust's chairman who had expressed interest in supporting the project. Hence, we are preparing a new blueprint with the help of industry experts and will resubmit our application. There's no need to dwell on the previously rejected proposal, he said. He further added, On behalf of the trust, we would also request the state government to provide a wider access road to the mosque site at Dhannipur in Sohawal. While the previous design took inspiration from Gulf-style mosques, trust officials stated that the revised version will adhere to architectural principles rooted in the Awadh region. The new structure will be built using brick, mortar, and other locally relevant materials. The trust was allotted five acres for the construction of the mosque. Husain reiterated that a significant portion of this land will be used to establish a museum dedicated to Ahmadullah Shah, a maulvi from Faizabad who fought against the British during the 1857 uprising.

19-year-old NEET qualifier in top percentile dies by suicide, cites wish to pursue business in note

A 20-year-old medical student, who had secured admission at AIIMS Gorakhpur after clearing the NEET exam, died by suicide in Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, on Tuesday morning. In a suicide note, the student stated that he did not want to pursue medicine, adding, A businessman earns as much as a doctor. The deceased, identified as Anurag Anil Borkar, a resident of Nawargaon in Sindewahi taluka, was found hanging in his room by his mother around 4 am. The family was reportedly preparing to leave for Gorakhpur later that day to help him join the MBBS course. Anurag had secured an All India Rank of 1,475 in NEET under the OBC category this year and had earned admission to AIIMS Gorakhpur. He had appeared for NEET twice; although he had qualified on his first attempt, he chose to try again to secure a seat at his preferred college. According to an India Today report , a suicide note recovered from his room revealed his unwillingness to pursue MBBS. I dont want to do MBBS. A businessman earns as much as a doctor. I dont want to go through five years of study and then an MD, he wrote. The report added that Sindewahi police station in-charge Kanchan Pandey confirmed the recovery of the note, stating, We received information around 4 am that Anurag, son of Anil Borkar from Nawargaon, had hanged himself in his room. A team rushed to the spot and initiated proceedings. A suicide note has been seized, which indicates that he was unable to handle the pressure of continuing medical studies. The repor further added that neighbours described Anurag as a bright student from an accomplished family. His sister was the district topper in Class 12 exams last year, and the family was reportedly supportive of his academic pursuits The police said further investigation into the incident is underway. (If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation - 04424640050, Tele Manas - 14416 (available 24x7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences' helpline - 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.)

Sex racket busted in Ayodhya guest house, 14 held

AYODHYA: Police in Ayodhya have busted a sex racket with the arrest of 14 people, including 11 women, operating in a guest house for the past 12 months, officials said on Saturday. On the intervening night of Friday and Saturday, police raided the premises and caught 11 women. Guest house owner Ganesh Agarwal and his two associates were also arrested. Circle Officer (City) Shailendra Singh said that as soon as the police reached the guest house at midnight, there was chaos. The women present in the rooms tried to run away, but women police personnel posted outside caught them, he said. The arrested women were later taken to the police station. Singh added that preliminary investigation revealed the guest house owner had brought the women from Bihar and Gorakhpur. To avoid suspicion, he did not allow them to leave the premises and provided food and other requirements inside the guest house, he said. He further stated that several such rackets are operating in Ayodhya and investigations are underway. Soon we will free this holy city from such rackets, Singh said.

Gorakhpur NEET aspirant's murder: Police arrest one of the accused after encounter

In a joint operation, police teams from Pipraich and Kushinagar nabbed a smuggler identified as Rahim in Kushinagar after an exchange of fire, officials said

Key Accused Behind NEET Aspirant's Murder In UP Arrested After Encounter

The Uttar Police has arrested one of the accused, in Gorakhpur NEET student murder case and taken two others in custody. Accused Rahim was arrested following an encounter in Kushinagar.

Cattle Smuggler Linked To Gorakhpur NEET Aspirant Killing Injured In Police Action, Arrested

UP ADG (law and order) inspected the crime scene, met the victims family and assured them of strict action.

Protests over NEET aspirants death rock Gorakhpur

Such an incident in the home district of the Chief Minister shows that criminals have no fear of the police, and law enforcement mechanisms, Congress leader Shahnawaz Alam said

Youth killed in clash between smuggler group, villagers in UP; one arrested

GORAKHPUR: A confrontation between villagers and suspected smugglers here spiralled into violence on Tuesday, leaving a 20-year-old man dead, a smuggler critically injured, and senior police officers hurt in stone-pelting. In the early hours of Tuesday, tension flared in Mauachapi village under Pipraich police station limits as news of the youth's death spread. Angry villagers blocked the Gorakhpur-Pipraich road, hurled stones at police, and forced traffic to a standstill. The blockade was lifted only after five hours, following assurances from senior officials. The chain of events began late on Monday night, when 10-12 smugglers arrived in two pickup vans and allegedly tried to break open a furniture shop belonging to one Durgesh Gupta. The shop's upper floor housed a travel agency where a relative was sleeping. On hearing the shutters being forced, he alerted Durgesh's son, Deepak. Deepak rushed to the spot on a scooter, raising an alarm. Nearly 10-15 villagers followed him. Startled, the smugglers opened fire and tried to flee. In the chaos, they dragged Deepak into one of their vehicles and sped away. Meanwhile, villagers caught hold of one smuggler, torched his vehicle, and thrashed him severely. When police reached the scene and attempted to rescue the injured man, locals clashed with them, pelting stones. SP (North) Jitendra Srivastava and Pipraich SHO suffered serious injuries in the melee. Later, police traced Deepak's blood-soaked body around 4 km away, triggering outrage in the area. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognisance of the incident and directed senior officials to rush to the spot, assuring that he culprits will not be spared. DIG Shiv S Channappa and SSP Raj Karan Nayyar met the victim's family and promised swift action. District Magistrate Deepak Meena described the incident as extremely tragic and said continuous action was being taken. One accused has been caught. We have spoken to the family, and their demands have been discussed. Whatever assistance can be provided at both local and higher levels will be ensured. First, the post-mortem will be conducted and cremation performed, after which we will again hold talks with the family, he said. Deepak's grieving mother broke down, demanding that her son's killers be given the death penalty. SSP Raj Karan Nayyar, who camped at the site along with senior officials, said the situation was later brought under control, with PAC and additional forces deployed. Meanwhile, Deepak's father, Durgesh Gupta, alleged police negligence, claiming that his son could have been saved if authorities had acted promptly. The family has demanded Rs 1 crore compensation, a government job, and strict action against both the smugglers and erring policemen. SSP Nayyar said the report about the incident was received around 3. 30 am. The smugglers had arrived in two pickup vans, one of which was able to flee the spot while the other got stuck, and the young man (Deepak) had gone after it. One of the people from the stuck pickup van was caught by the villagers, and he was hospitalised. The police immediately reached the spot. The youth (Deepak) received injuries to his head, apparently because of which he unfortunately died. The autopsy report will confirm it. A complaint has been received from the family, and further legal actions have been initiated, Nayyar told reporters. He said some of the accused have been identified, and five police teams are working on the case to quickly apprehend them.

Unrest In UP Town After 19-Year-Old Killed During Cattle Smugglers' Raid

A village in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur is on edge after a 19-year-old student was killed during a cattle smugglers' raid to steal animals

19-Year-Old NEET Aspirant Shot Dead By Cattle Smugglers, Tension Erupts In Gorakhpur

The incident took place on Monday noon when a group of cattle smugglers arrived in three separate vehicles to steal livestock from a village.

Amid Nepal protests, security heightened in seven border districts in Uttar Pradesh

LUCKNOW: With Nepal being in the grip of violent protests, the Uttar Pradesh government issued directives to the state police administration to remain on high alert across all seven border districts with the Himalayan nation. The move came after the resignation of Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli following days of anti-government protests led by young demonstrators against corruption and a controversial social media ban order. After the state governments directives, UP Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Krishna ordered round-the-clock surveillance, intensified patrolling, and deployment of additional police personnel in Shravasti, Balrampur, Bahraich, Pilibhit, Lakhimpur Kheri, Siddharthnagar and Maharajganj -- the seven districts which share a 600-km long border with Nepal. Moreover, a special control room has also been set up at the Police Headquarters in Lucknow to assist Indian nationals stranded in Nepal. Three helpline numbers, including one WhatsApp number, will remain operational 247 0522-2390257, 0522-2724010, and 9454401674 (WhatsApp also on 9454401674). According to ADG (Law & Order) Amitabh Yash, the UP Police is fully committed to maintaining law and order in the state and providing all possible assistance to Indian citizens stranded in Nepal. While the India-Nepal border has not been sealed, vigil has been stepped up. The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), which guards the open porous border with the neighbouring Himalayan state, has intensified patrolling to prevent infiltration of anti-social elements. Commissioner of Devipatan division, Shashi Lal Bhushan Sushil, instructed district magistrates of Balrampur, Shravasti and Bahraich to coordinate closely with police and SSB authorities. Nepal's youth vs the 'nepo kids': A generation rises against a broken system The heightened alert follows violent protests in Kathmandu, and several other cities, where protesters stormed and torched the Parliament house, the Presidents office at Shital Niwas, and residences of top leaders. At least 19 people were killed and more than 500 injured in police firing and clashes. The unrest in Nepal was fuelled by the governments decision to ban 26 major social media platforms, including Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and YouTube, citing revenue and cybersecurity concerns. Although the ban was later revoked, the crackdown fuelled public anger, with demonstrators demanding an end to corruption and greater accountability in governance. The protests have spread to border towns like Nepalgunj bordering Bahraich district of UP. Here schools and businesses remained closed for a second straight day. Protesters indulged in violence near Sonouli town, near Maharajganj district in Uttar Pradesh in Gorakhpur division. It is located on the Indo-Nepal border and is a well-known transit point between India and Nepal in eastern UP. The protestors set government offices afire and indulged in vandalism on the other side of the border. SSB sleuths nabbed nine prisoners from Nepal who had escaped from jail taking advantage of the unrest and had entered India. The SSP rounded up four Nepali prisoners at Sonouli border in Maharajganj and five at Khunwa border in Siddharthnagar. The security agencies are grilling them. With the borders with Nepal in Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri and Maharjganj sealed, over 200 Indian truckers were stranded on the Nepal side fearing damage to their vehicles by troublemakers. There is a long 8-km queue of Indian trucks at Sonouli border. Nepals Gen Z has done their part. What's next?

Border dispute with China, Pakistans proxy war against India biggest challenges: CDS Chauhan

LUCKNOW: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan Friday said geopolitics and war could not be seen in isolation, as war is a medium to achieve political ambitions. He claimed that India's border dispute with China remained one of the biggest challenges for the country with Pakistan's proxy war against India being the next major issue. While speaking at two different events in Gorakhpur on Friday, the CDS said that while China's border dispute remained the biggest challenge, Islamabad's strategy had always been to 'bleed India by a thousand cuts.' He felt that the challenges before countries were not momentary and that they existed in different forms. I think the boundary dispute with China is India's biggest challenge and will continue to remain so. The second major challenge is Pakistans proxy war against India, with a strategy of 'bleed India by a thousand cuts', Anil Chauhan told the gathering. The CDS also said that the changed domains of war were another challenge for the nations. It now includes cyber and space. Both of our opponents are nuclear powers and it will always remain a challenge to decide what kind of operations we want to undertake against them, he added. Delving deep into Operation Sindoor , where India had targeted terrorist infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, in retaliation against the April 22 Pahalgam attack, CDS Chauhan said that the armed forces had full operational freedom during the operation and the aim was to draw a red line to our patience. We had full operational freedom, including planning and selection of targets, during Operation Sindoor. The aim was not to avenge the terrorist attack, but to draw a red line of our patience, he added. He went on to say that Operation Sindoor was a multi-domain operation, which included cyber warfare and coordination among military wings. While addressing a session on 'National Security Challenges in front of India,' General Chauhan felt that war and geopolitics could not be treated in isolation, as war was a medium to fulfil the political ambitions. In Prussia, now Germany, a famous political scientist said that war is an extension of politics. War and geopolitics cannot be seen in isolation. War is a medium to achieve political ambitions, he said. He laid stress on the government and the military working in tandem for securing countrys national interest. He said that in a democracy, the military works under political leadership. In a democracy, the military works under political leadership. When a government believes that force is needed to protect national interests, a military officer like me has two duties: to provide more options to the government for using forces, and to build the governments confidence in the military so it can take bigger decisions, added the CDS. Chauhan said that after the army's clash with Chinese forces in Galwan and the Balakot airstrikes, the government allowed all three wings of the military to have emergency procurement. The CDS said that after Balakot airstrikes, which were done by India in response to the brutal Pulwama terror attack in February 2019, both India and Pakistan learned lessons, leading to enhancement of military capabilities. India focused on long-range precision strikes, and Pakistan likely focused on air defence, he said. Talking about the tactics India used over the years to target Pakistan's military infrastructure, Chauhan said that for the surgical strike after the Uri terror attack in 2016, Indian forces entered Pakistan by land and destroyed terrorist camps, and after the Pulwama attack, they opted for airstrikes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The CDS said that by the time the brutal terror attack happened in Pahalgam, this year on April 22, in which 26 people were killed the Indian forces had already enhanced our precision strike capabilities. He added, We tried to use lower airspace to maintain surprise and control escalation. But when we discussed with political leadership, we concluded that using drones and loitering munitions alone would not achieve our objectives. Chauhan added that to destroy Bahawalpur and Muridke, two of the nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir that India targeted during Operation Sindoor, airstrikes were necessary. He said that political backing and discretion were essential to carry out the operation. During Operation Sindoor, we had both, with a clear message: destroy the terrorist camps, but only retaliate if our forces were attacked. General Chauhan arrived in Gorakhpur on Thursday. He joined UP CM Yogi Adityanath for the foundation stone-laying of the Gorkha War Memorial's renovation and the Gorkha Museum. He also offered prayers at the Gorakhnath temple.

Gorkha War Memorial renovation marks legacy of bravery, says CDS Chauhan

Gorakhpur, Sep 5: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Friday visited the Gorakhnath temple in Uttar Pradeshs Gorakhpur to attend the annual Vyakhyanmala held on the death anniversary of Mahant Digvijaynath Maharaj and Mahant Avedyanath Maharaj. He addressed a session on National Security Challenges in front of India in the presence of [] The post Gorkha War Memorial renovation marks legacy of bravery, says CDS Chauhan appeared first on Northlines .

She Was Eating Away My Money: UP Mans Cold-Blooded Confession After Killing Wife

The man shot dead his wife in Gorakhpur over money issues. She collapsed on the spot and was declared dead on arrival at a nearby hospital.

CDS Anil Chauhan Visits Gorakhnath Temple, Pays Tribute To Gorkha Legacy

Gorakhpur, Sep 5: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Friday visited the Gorakhnath temple in Uttar Pradeshs Gorakhpur to attend the annual Vyakhyanmala held on the death anniversary of Mahant Digvijaynath Maharaj and Mahant Avedyanath Maharaj. He addressed a session on National Security Challenges in front of India in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Highlighting the complex nature of Indias security environment, General Chauhan said the country shares borders with seven nations, making its strategic [] The post CDS Anil Chauhan Visits Gorakhnath Temple, Pays Tribute To Gorkha Legacy appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

No regret: Man confesses after shooting wife dead in busy Gorakhpur market amid costly divorce dispute

In a shocking incident in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, Vishwakarma Chauhan was arrested for fatally shooting his wife, Mamta Chauhan, in a crowded market. The tragic event stemmed from a heated dispute over their pending divorce, child support demands, and farmland transfer.

'Investment in UP was a dream before 2017, double engine government working with full dedication and commitment': CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath says investment in the state is increasing. He highlights the government's dedication to development through roads, bridges, and institutions. The government invested Rs 2251 crore in GIDA to boost employment. Yogi Adityanath laid the foundation stone for development projects in the Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority area.

LIVE | CM Yogi Adityanath lays foundation stone for Gorkha War Memorial beautification in Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur emerges as investor hotspot under CM Yogi: UP Government

Gorakhpur, under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is emerging as a significant industrial hub due to incentive-driven policies and improved connectivity. GIDA has allocated 182 acres for 54 new units, attracting major investments from companies like PepsiCo, Adani Group's Ambuja Cement and Coca-Cola's Amrit Bottlers. Further investments are expected from Reliance Consumer Products and Shree Cements, boosting the region's industrial growth.

BJP MLA flags expansion of mazar, UP govt orders probe

Deoria: Authorities in this Uttar Pradesh district have launched an inquiry into the alleged illegal expansion of a mazar adjacent to an overbridge on the Deoria-Gorakhpur road following a complaint from local BJP MLA Shalabh Mani Tripathi. Acting on the MLAs June 25 complaint to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Principal Secretary Sanjay Prasad has directed 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: Action taken against officers absent from CM Yogi's review meeting in Gorakhpur

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took strict action against five officers absent from a Gorakhpur review meeting. Divisional Commissioner Anil Dhingra stopped their one-day salary and recommended departmental action. The CM also addressed public grievances at a Janata Darshan, assuring prompt and transparent resolution.

Retired DySP tied up and assaulted by wife and sons over post-retirement benefits in MP

BHOPAL: In a shocking incident, a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) was allegedly tied up and assaulted by his wife and two sons in a bid to obtain his post-retirement financial benefits, in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh. The incident is believed to have taken place on 20 August at the residence of 62-year-old retired DySP Pratipal Singh Yadav in Chandavani village, under the jurisdiction of Bhonti police station. However, it only came to light after a video of the assault went viral on social media on Saturday. In the video, Yadav is seen wearing only underwear, with his legs tied with a rope while one of his sons restrains him to prevent escape. His wife, two sons, and another unidentified youth are also seen in the video, ensuring he remains confined. Confirming the incident, Sub-Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP, Pichhore) Prashant Sharma said that preliminary investigations revealed Yadav had retired a few months ago, with his last posting in neighbouring Sheopur district. Our probe has confirmed that the retired DySP, Pratipal Singh Yadav, was tied up by his wife Maya Yadav and sons Akash and Abhas Yadav. They assaulted him while he was held captive and later fled with his bank ATM card. A case of robbery and wrongful confinement has been registered against the accused, and a search is underway to locate them, Sharma said on Sunday. Yadav had reportedly been estranged from his wife and sons for the past 15 years. While he has been living in Madhya Pradesh, his wife and two sons reside in Jhansi district of neighbouring Uttar Pradesh. Their daughter is currently pursuing an MBBS degree in Gorakhpur. Following his retirement, Yadav received 20 lakh from his provident fund, while a further 33 lakh in post-retirement benefits is still pending. His wife and sons allegedly attempted to forcibly take him to Jhansi to access the funds. Failing to do so despite assaulting him on 20 August, they fled the village in Shivpuri district with his ATM card.

Nagpur University vice-chancellor, wife killed as car rams into parked trailer in UP's Mau

LUCKNOW: In a major road tragedy, the vice-chancellor of a government university in Maharashtras Nagpur and his wife were killed, and another person was injured, after their car collided with a trailer parked near Basharathpur in Mau district of eastern Uttar Pradesh, police said. According to Raj Kumar Singh, inspector-in-charge of Doharighat police station in Mau, the deceased included Hareram Tripathi, 58, vice-chancellor of Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University in Ramtek, and his wife Badami Devi, 56. Both were residents of Mirganj in Gopalganj district of Bihar and were returning home from Nagpur when they met with the fatal accident. However, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Anoop Kumar confirmed that the mishap allegedly happened in Kusma village on the GorakhpurVaranasi highway in the Doharighat police station area of Mau district, when their car collided with a parked trailer truck. Vaibhav Mishra, 35, the driver of the ill-fated car, who was injured in the accident, told the police that Professor Tripathi started driving the car after the driver felt sleepy. As the car reached near Basharathpur in the Doharighat area of Mau, the tyre got punctured and the car rammed into the trailer, he said. Police said that both bodies were sent for post-mortem and the driver was admitted to hospital for medical intervention. Sampurnanand Sanskrit University vice-chancellor Bihari Lal Sharma expressed condolences on the sudden demise of the former vice-chancellor. I am deeply saddened to hear the news of the sudden demise of Prof. Hareram Tripathi Ji, former vice-chancellor of Sampurnanand Sanskrit University and current vice-chancellor of Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, Ramtek, and his wife Badami Devi in a road accident. I pray to Baba Vishwanath Ji for the peace of their souls. Om Shanti: Shanti: Shanti:

THIS city in UP becomes India's first city to get portable solar panels between railway tracks, not Lucknow, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, it is...

The Ministry of Railways announced a milestone in green energy innovation. It has commissioned India's first removable solar panel system installed between railway tracks in THIS UP city.

Court orders airline to pay Rs 50,000 compensation to passengers for flight delay and not providing refreshments

Alliance Air Aviation has been held liable by the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in southwest Delhi for a significant six-hour flight delay. The commission found the airline deficient in service, causing mental distress to passengers Mainawati Devi and Shakuntala Devi, who were traveling from New Delhi to Gorakhpur.

UP man beaten to death over theft suspicion; Body found on road

A Muslim man died after being brutally assaulted by a group on suspicion of theft. His lifeless body was found on Sunday, August 17, lying by the roadside in Thathauli village in Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh. The deceased has been identified as 48-year-old Mushtaq Ali, a resident of Badgo village. A disturbing video 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 CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurates Regency Hospital in Gorakhpur

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday inaugurated Regency Hospital at Medical College Road in Gulharia, Gorakhpur.

8-Year-Old Girl Dies After Falling Into Uncovered Drain, Swept For 50 Meters In UPs Gorakhpur

An 8-year-old girl, Afreen, fell into a drain in Gorakhpur, UP, amid heavy rains. Locals found her body 50 meters downstream. She was taken to the hospital but declared dead.

Kanwariyas Found Bone in Their Food in UP Restaurant? No, Video Is Unrelated!

The incident took place on 31 July in Gorakhpur, whereas the Kanwar Yatra ended on 23 July.

Stormy start to UP govt's monsoon session as Opposition protest over DISCOM privatization, other issues

LUCKNOW: The Monsoon Session of Uttar Pradesh legislature took off to a fiery start with the issues of the merger of government basic schools and the proposed privatization of DISCOMs ruling the proceedings while UP CM Yogi Adityanath launched a blistering attack on opposition, especially, the Samajwadi Party for its alleged negative politics. Calling SP and democracy tow opposite banks of a river which can never meet, the CM accused the SP of hiding behind a faade of democracy, here, on Monday. The proceedings were conducted amid oppositions slogan shouting and uproar witnessing multiple adjournments. Ultimately, Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana adjourned the proceedings till 11 am on Tuesday. While speaking on the floor of the house, CM Yogi accused the Samajwadi Party (SP) of subjecting traders to atrocities and a goonda tax during its rule. He targeted SPs negative politics in Sambhal, Bahraich, and Gorakhpur, while cautioning Leader of Opposition Mata Prasad Pandeywhom he acknowledged as a senior leaderagainst being used as a pawn for others vested interests. CM Yogi intensified his criticism of the Samajwadi Party for opposing the Gorakhpur Heritage Corridor, calling its stance anti-development. Outlining the project, he said the corridor will link iconic landmarks, including Ghantagharthe citys oldest marketand Gitapress. Meanwhile, ahead of Monsoon Session, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath outlined the governments agenda for Uttar Pradeshs journey towards a Viksit state. The CM informed the media persons during an interaction at state assembly that on August 13 and 14, the House would hold a continuous 24-hour discussion on this vision, a consensus for which was reached in the all-party meeting. CM Yogi said the sessionheld in the third year of the Amrit Kaalwould chart a decisive course for development, with the government set to present a 25-year action plan in the Assembly. The CM said the state government was advancing with the vision of Viksit UP to contribute to the national resolve of a self-reliant and developed India. This vision, prepared in collaboration with NITI Aayog and experts, would ensure participation from all sections of society. Significantly, the state government intends to incorporate the opinion of the general public in the vision document for Viksit Uttar Pradesh. By 2047, when India becomes a developed nation, Uttar Pradesh too will stand proudly as a Developed Uttar Pradesh, claimed CM Yogi. Later, on the floor of house, Yogi said that traders opposed leader of oppositions recent visit to Gorakhpur because of bitter memories of SP-era fear and Goonda Tax. The traders have not forgotten the exploitation they suffered under SP rule. You went there uninvited, trying to obstruct development, and they respectfully opposed you, he said, stressing that people cannot expect either security or development from SP. Recalling the infamous Sambhal incident under the SP regime, CM Yogi said the present dispensation was carrying out a purification drive in the area to undo the negativity spread by the Samajwadis. SP is still clinging to its old habits, opposing development at every step, he remarked. The BJP and NDA governments are committed to developmentbut SP simply cannot tolerate it, he asserted.

CBI books AIIMS-Bhubaneswar officer, five others for jobs scam using forged documents

NEW DELHI: The CBI has booked an officer of AIIMS-Bhubaneswar and five others for alleged corruption in the recruitment to Group-B and Group-C posts using forged documents, officials said on Saturday. The agency acted on the findings of its preliminary enquiry registered by it in March that prima facie showed a case of criminal conspiracy, cheating, forgery, and bribery. Assistant Administrative Officer of AIIMS-Bhubaneswar's recruitment cell Sudhir Kumar Pradhan, along with five others -- Rajashree Panda, Sangram Mishra, Sai Sagar Kar, Shri Sambit Mishra, and Sruti Sagar Kar -- have been booked by the CBI in connection with the case, officials said. The CBI has alleged that Sruti Sagar Kar, an employee of Bombay Intelligence Security (India) Limited (BIS), had conspired to secure permanent employment for his relatives and family members at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar. The recruitment process was compromised using forged educational and work experience certificates for posts advertised on July 1, 2023. It is alleged that Panda (Sruti Sagar Kar's wife), Sangram Mishra, Sai Sagar Kar and Sambit Mishra had secured the jobs on the basis of forged educational documents issued by Shree College of Paramedical Sciences, Ghaziabad. Further, no such college or university infrastructure i.e the college and Allied Healthcare Council of India to which the college is affiliated, was found to exist at the addresses mentioned on their website, the FIR has alleged. The CBI also detected irregularities regarding work experience. Certificates showing their service at B R D Medical College in Gorakhpur, in roles like sanitary inspector and medical record technician, were found to be fake. The certificates were fabricated and allegedly arranged by Sruti Sagar Kar in conspiracy with the applicants and others, officials said. The preliminary enquiry showed that Pradhan played a pivotal role in the conspiracy as he did not bring to the notice of higher authorities that the verification letter sent to the Ghaziabad institute had returned undelivered, allowing the four candidates to continue with their jobs.

Two youths shot in Gorakhpur after calling a man 'motu'

In Gorakhpur, a body-shaming incident escalated into violence. Arjun Chauhan and Asif Khan were arrested for shooting and injuring two men. The victims, Anil Chauhan and Shubham Chauhan, had allegedly mocked Arjun's weight. The incident occurred after a community feast near Tarkulha Devi Temple. Police have registered a case and recovered a countrymade pistol.

Dr Jitendra Informs LS About North Indias First Nuclear Plant In Haryana

NEW DELHI, Aug 6: North Indias first Nuclear Power Plant, located in Gorakhpur, Haryana, is expected to become operational by 2031-32. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh informed the Lok Sabha today. Once completed, the Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana (GHAVP) will significantly bolster the regions clean energy capacity, marking a strategic shift [] The post Dr Jitendra Informs LS About North Indias First Nuclear Plant In Haryana appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

BJP government in UP fundamentally against education, democratic rights: Akhilesh Yadav

LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday launched a fierce attack on the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh, accusing it of being fundamentally against education and democratic rights. Addressing the media at the Janeshwar Mishra Park here, Yadav criticised the state government's recent actions targeting the SP's 'PDA Pathshala' campaign, where volunteers have been conducting informal classes in areas where primary schools were recently shut or merged. Calling the BJP he biggest mafia for being against education, Yadav said even the British never filed FIRs for running educational initiatives. The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister also condemned the filing of police cases against PDA Pathshala volunteers and asserted that such classes would continue until the government reopens the shut schools and appoints teachers and principals. This is not going to stop because of police threats, Yadav said. He demanded the complete rollback of the school merger plan and the immediate reopening of closed primary schools. Yadav pointed out that when the Samajwadi Party was in power, it set up new schools and launched innovative education models, including cultural schools in the state capital. He accused the BJP of failing to support or sustain the initiative. Citing the recent roof collapse incident at a school in the chief minister's home district that left students injured, Yadav said the poor condition of schools highlights the government's neglect. The SP leader also targeted the state's Panchayati Raj Department for allegedly issuing a controversial letter that selectively focused on specific castes and communities. He called it unconstitutional and said the party would take the matter to court. If any illegality is committed, action must be taken, but targeting people based on caste or religion is against the Constitution, he added, urging the judiciary to take suo motu notice. The directive referred to by Yadav has already been withdrawn, and the joint director concerned of the department who issued it has been suspended with immediate effect from Monday. Meanwhile, Yadav claimed the BJP has no real achievements to show the public, and it instead resorts to false cases and arrests. He alleged that the BJP was attempting to appropriate the SP's legacy by putting up its own signboards at the entrance of the Janeshwar Mishra Park -- a public space developed under the previous SP government -- and said the current administration had allowed the park to fall into neglect. On the recent political developments, Yadav reiterated his support for the PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) alliance, stating that attempts to suppress it would only strengthen its resolve. He also accused the BJP of trying to divert attention from real issues such as inflation, unemployment, corruption, and flood devastation. Yadav alleged that instead of providing relief, the government was distributing stale food to flood victims in Prayagraj, while many areas lacked clean water, toilets, and medical facilities. Rs 20,000 crore has been spent, but homes remain submerged, he said, pointing to similar situations in Varanasi and Gorakhpur, both cities that received heavy Smart City funding. He accused the BJP leaders of illegally grabbing land in cities like Lucknow, Ayodhya, and Varanasi, including wetlands and ponds, and challenged the media to examine land registry records to expose the extent of the encroachments. Yadav also raised concerns about the alleged tampering with voter rolls under the pretext of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign in poll-bound Bihar. He said the Samajwadi Party had submitted affidavits to the Election Commission about 18,000 missing voters who had voted in 2019 but found their names deleted in 2022. Despite this, he said, no explanation or action had been taken by the commission. Calling the BJP's claims about foreign investments and economic growth hollow, Yadav said the ruling party only pays lip service to swadeshi values while embracing foreign interests in practice. They don't even understand what the economy is, he said, criticising the state and central governments for failing to address the growing economic distress in the country.

Video: UP men plant chicken bones in veg plate to defame Biryani restaurant

A group of men created a scene at an Uttar Pradesh biryani restaurant, alleging to have found chicken bones in one of their vegetarian plates. However, CCTV footage revealed one of them purposely planted the bones. The incident occurred on July 31 at Shastri Chowk in Gorakhpur district at a restaurant called Biryani Bay. A 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 .

DDU 2025 seat allotment result out for UG and PG courses: Check details, direct link here

DDU Seat Allotment Result 2025 Declared at ddugu.ac.in: Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University (DDU) has announced the 2025 seat allotment results for various UG and PG courses, available on ddugu.ac.in. Students can check their results using their DDURN or Form Number. Seat allotment results for BA (Hons), B.Sc. (Maths/Bio) Hons, B.Tech, and other courses will be declared later.

Close to 3500 of over 60,000 new recruits in UP police drop out of training

LUCKNOW: After going through the rigours of the recruitment during the biggest ever recruitment drive to appoint 60,244 constables in UP Police, over 3568 candidates selected have left the job at the onset. After the selection process for 60,244 posts, comprising 48195 for men and 12049 for women, under -- Recruitment 2023 -- was completed, 3568 candidates did not even join the job. Over 100 candidates joined the department but resigned after participating in the initial sessions of training. The recruitment process commenced in December 2023 with a plan to induct 20 per cent women, leading to 12049 female candidates in the police force. Initially, the examination for the recruitment was held in February 2024, but had to be cancelled due to the paper leak. The process restarted in August 2024, and the exam was conducted. Approximately 50 lakh candidates applied for this exam. However, at the time of examination in August 2024, about 30 per cent of the aspirants did not appear in the exam. The final result of the exam was declared on March 13, 2025. On June 15, in the presence of Amit Shah, appointment letters were distributed to the selected candidates at a grand event in state capital, Lucknow. From June 21, a month-long JTC (joining Training Course) of the selected candidates started and it culminated in their main training beginning at the Recruitment Training Centres (RTC) from July 21. Finally, at the time of joining, instead of 48,195, only 45,055 men joined, and instead of 12,049 women, only 11,621 female candidates joined the training. Out of 60,244, only 56,676 candidates joined. The remaining 3568 candidates distanced themselves from the police job. Former DGP and DG Training Sukhkan Singh feels that when the youngsters are jobless, not joining even after being selected is beyond understanding. There could be several reasons for this. When such candidates do not join, the positions that remain vacant are re-advertised. The recruitment process for those positions is started afresh. According to an officer associated with the training claimed that a few candidates had resigned after joining the training. The number of such candidates is reported to be more than 100. A few of them were selected for the post of Village Development Officer. Meanwhile, there were a few people who could not bear the rigors of the training. A candidate from Deoria district in eastern UP quit simply because he could not wake up at 5 am in the morning. He was appointed in the Ghazipur district. Initially, his father tried to convince him, but when it didn't work, the candidate went to the SP office and submitted his resignation. Similarly, trainee constable Tarun Kumar committed suicide by jumping from a three-storey barrack in Firozabad Police Line on July 23, 2025. In Bulandshahr Police Line on July 26, 2025, trainee constable Bhupendra attempted suicide by consuming a poisonous substance. He was referred to a higher centre in critical condition. A resident of Hathras, Bhupendra had returned from home just a day before. Meanwhile, over 9,000 constables, comprising 5,914 men and 3,533 women are receiving training across 10 training institutes (ATC, PTC, and PTS). Additionally, 4,302 candidates, comprising 2,800 men and 1,502 women are receiving training across all commissionerates. Meanwhile, in the Agra zone, there are 3,250 men, in Bareilly zone, there are 2,800 men and 1,900 women, in Gorakhpur, there are 3,348 men and 1,005 women, and in Kanpur zone there are 1,986 men and 1,104 women. Similarly, in Lucknow zone, there are 3,380 men and 600 women, in Meerut zone, there are 3,048 men, in Prayagraj 3,051 men, and in Varanasi, 3,355 men and 605 women are undergoing training. Meanwhile, in the PAC battalion, 12,407 men and 1,533 women are undergoing training. This includes training for 284 men and 161 women who are dependents of deceased personnel.

Yogi Adityanath becomes UPs longest-serving CM, surpasses Govind Ballabh Pant's record

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath marks his way into the annals of history by becoming the longest-serving Chief Minister of the State. Surpassing the previous record of eight years and 127 days, held by Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant, the first Chief Minister of the State in independent India, Yogi Adityanath has completed an uninterrupted tenure of eight years, 4 months, and 10 days, reflecting the longevity and a transformative era for the State. Having provided political stability, CM Yogi's tenure reflects a governance marked by reforms, and determination. Above all, his leadership succeeded in putting a leash on criminal syndicates and organised crime in the State. A crime-ridden and chaotic Uttar Pradesh has been transformed into a New Uttar Pradesh -- where rule of law prevails but he has got to go a long way, says Prof AK Mishra, a political scientist. CM Yogi ensures admission of five-year-old within four hours of request Over the past eight years, the Yogi government guided the State towards an improved infrastructure, investment, and employment. From the establishment of AIIMS in Gorakhpur to landmark projects such as the Purvanchal Expressway, Bundelkhand Expressway, and Film City, Uttar Pradesh has witnessed a surge in development. Welfare schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, free ration distribution, Ujjwala Yojana, Kanya Sumangala, and Mission Shakti have impacted the lives for good, says a senior BJP leader. Tenure of other Chief Ministers Govind Vallabh Pant- 8 years 127 days Mayawati- 7 years 127 days (four tenures) Mulayam Singh Yadav- 6 years 274 days Sampurnanand- 5 years 345 days Akhilesh Yadav- 5 years 4 days Narayan Dutt Tiwari- 3 years 314 days Yogi orders grant of land ownership to families displaced from East Pak

Uttar Pradesh CM reviews assembly-wise action plan, road proposals in detail in Gorakhpur

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a comprehensive review meeting on Thursday with MPs, MLAs, and senior officials to discuss upcoming road infrastructure projects across all assembly constituencies in the Gorakhpur and Basti divisions, as per the official statement.

Ravi Kishan Built House On Drain: Yogi Adityanath's Swipe At BJP MP

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath pulled the leg of actor and BJP MP Ravi Kishan over building a house on top of a drain in Gorakhpur. The comment made at an event where Mr Kishan was also present drew laughter from the audience.

Female trainee constables protest at U.P.s Gorakhpur centre over basic amenities, abusive language, cameras

While administrative officers dispersed the protestors who were blocking the road and directed them back inside the centre, the recruits protested outside the administrative building, demanding addressing of their basic demands

International air travel sees 5 per cent surge in May 2025; Domestic traffic also grow

NEW DELHI: Air passenger traffic in the country continues its growth trajectory month-on-month, with a 3 per cent increase in overall passengers in May 2025 compared to May 2024. Data released by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) reveals a higher demand for international travel, with a 5% increase recorded during the same period. The Air Traffic Report for May, made public by AAI, reveals that 6.76 million passengers flew abroad compared to 6.44 million last year. They form part of the 35.38 million who travelled in May 2025, compared to 34.34 million in May 2024. Air Traffic Movements (flight arrivals and departures) recorded a 5.9 per cent increase, with 2.78 crore movements in May this year compared to 2.63 crore in May last year. A total of 67,62,343 people opted to fly abroad in May 2025, versus 64,41,392 during the same month last year. Relatively smaller airports, compared to the top five, are showing a significant surge in demand for international travel. Goa recorded a nearly 300 per cent surge in international flyers, with 26,211 passengers in May 2025 compared to May 2024. In terms of percentage, Pune followed with a high growth of 85 per cent (34,388 flyers) during the same period. Coimbatore Airport, with 28,809 flyers, registered a 48.4 per cent increase in patronage over the previous year. Mangaluru and Surat saw a 35.1 per cent increase, with 62,159 and 18,790 flyers respectively in May this year. Similarly, Kannur Airport, with 1,00,993 international flyers, and Nagpur, with 10,471 flyers, each recorded a 20.7 per cent increase over their previous figures. The boom in international travel from Bengalurus Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) continued, with 6,05,742 flyers in May this year, up by a significant 25 per cent over the same month last year. In comparison, other major airports like Mumbai (13,42,584 flyers) and Delhi (17,04,549 flyers) recorded single-digit growths of 2.6 per cent and 1.2 per cent, respectively, over their May 2024 figures. Hyderabad recorded a healthy 11.2 per cent increase with 4,52,243 flyers. Domestic front data On the domestic front as well, relatively smaller airports showed strong growth in May 2025 over May 2024. Jharsuguda recorded 40,808 flyers (a 92.2% increase), Jabalpur 46,924 flyers (90.3%), Gorakhpur 1,00,404 flyers (87.5%), Shivamogga 14,104 flyers (80.6%), Agra 22,521 flyers (77.2%), Kanpur 35,720 flyers (58%), Tirupati 1,06,200 flyers (a 53.7% increase), Rajahmundry 54,963 flyers (50.5%), Tiruchirappalli 74,343 flyers (46.5%), Kannur 46,923 flyers (49.6%), Patna 4,07,993 flyers (34.6%), and Bhuj 18,861 flyers (30.8%).

DDU University Entrance Exam Result 2025: Check counselling date, steps to download scorecard, more

Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University announced UG and PG entrance exam results, revealing girls' dominance across most courses. Online admissions are set to commence on July 24. Entrance exams were conducted from July 4 to 20 for 44 courses, while direct admissions started on July 18 for 27 courses with fewer applicants.