Kerala medico found dead in hostel room at Gorakhpurs BRD medical college
Online applications for admission in BTech courses at Deen Dayal Upadhayay University, Gorakhpur, through JEE Main quota will remain open till July 18. Applications have been invited for 122 seats.
Indias national highway authority to bid out 124 road projects worth 3.4 lakh crore in FY26
India's National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) plans to auction 124 highway and expressway projects worth Rs 3.4 lakh crore in 2025-26, covering 6,376 km. Projects like Gorakhpur-Siliguri will use the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM), while Tharad-Ahmedabad will use the Build Operate and Transfer (BOT) model.
Lucknow diary | Shuklas eagerly wait for Shubhanshus return
As Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla inches closer to his return from the International Space Station (ISS), the sense of anticipation is palpable back home in lucknow. The Shuklas, grappling with anxiety during Shubhanshus historic lift-off a fortnight ago, are a bit relaxed now, thanks largely to hubhanshus calm composure and reassuring presence, even from space. The family is happy getting calls from him almost daily. They say he sounds confident. Thats reassuring to the family and makes the wait for his return bearable. The Axion-4 mission entered its 14th day on Wednesday, which means Shukla can now return any day next week. 2 claimants to the chair of Chief Medical Officer The post of Chief Medical Officer of Kanpur is at the centre of high drama played out by claimants. One is dr hari dutt Nemi, the previously suspended CMO. The other is dr Uday Nath, the incumbent CMO. The ruckus began when dr Nemi, who was suspended last month, returned to the office on Wednesday morning and occupied the CMO chair, claiming he got a high Court stay on his suspension. dr Nath hurried to the office, only to find Nemi already seated. A bristling Nath pulled a nearby chair and set up his office in the same room. They even dueled verbally. eventually, Nath shifted to the additional CMOs room. Over 37.21 crore saplings planted in 12-hour drive Uttar Pradesh witnessed another record-breaking feat when 37.21 crore saplings were planted during a 12-hour plantation drive, breaking last years record of 36.5 crore saplings. CM Yogi Adityanath kicked off the campaign -- ek Ped Maa Ke Naam by planting harishankari (peepal, pakar, and banyan) saplings in Ayodhya, Azamgarh and Gorakhpur. A plantation was carried out along the expressways, national and state highways, service lanes, and along rivers and tributaries under the Pavitra dhara Vriksharopan initiative to restore the ecological flow of the rivers. Teak and Sheesham saplings were mainly used on the day. Namita Bajpai Our correspondent in Uttar Pradesh namita.bajpai@ newindianexpress.com
Shaurya Yatra marks ABVP foundation day in Gorakhpur
Opposition parties promoted 'one district, one mafia' policy in Uttar Pradesh: CM Adityanath
Addressing an event Gorakhpur, Yogi Adityanath questioned the critics of his government's tree plantation drive
UP Board 10th and 12th scrutiny results 2025 released at upmsp.edu.in; download region-wise PDF here
UP Board Scrutiny Result 2025: The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has released the 2025 scrutiny results for Class 10 and 12 on its official website, upmsp.edu.in. Students who applied for re-evaluation can now download region-wise PDFs to check revised marks. Results have been declared for Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Meerut, Prayagraj, and Varanasi regions. Revised mark sheets will be issued through schools. No changes were made to the marks of remaining applicants who submitted scrutiny requests.
'A Celebrity Now': How Gorakhpur Teen's Plea To CM Yogi Helped Her Return To School
On July 1, Pankhuri, who had dropped out of school due to unpaid fees, approached CM Yogi Adityanath at the Gorakhnath Temple, pleading for assistance to continue her studies.
Class 7 girl from Gorakhpur resumes studies, thanks to CM
Ayushman Bharat wards to be set up at CHCs across Gorakhpur
Army doc successfully delivers baby at Jhansi railway station with pocket knife, hair clip
LUCKNOW: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Upendra Dwivedi on Monday commended Major Rohit Bachwala for going beyond the call of duty, to help a Lucknow woman in successful delivery of baby girl at footover bridge at Jhansi railway station. On July 5, Major Bachwala, a medical officer at Jhansi Military hospital, used his pocket knife, hair clip and a dhoti to conduct an immediate delivery as the pregnant woman had slumped from a wheelchair due to excruciating labour pain at the footover bridge. After the delivery, the newborn was unresponsive at birth; however, Major Bachwala successfully resuscitated the infant. The mother, later, developed complications related to the placental delivery, which he managed effectively using available protective measures and clinical judgment, stated Additional Directorate General of Public Information in a tweet. The army doctor helped the woman deliver the baby at the Virangana Laxmibai Jhansi railway station on Saturday afternoon. Major Bachwala, 31, was travelling to Hyderabad via Bengaluru on a month-long leave to reunite with his family. While waiting for his train at the railway station, he saw a pregnant woman in severe labour pain on the footover bridge. Acting quickly, Maj Bachwala used his pocket knife and improvised hair clips and a dhoti to help her deliver the baby. Railway women staff stepped in to secure the area, ensuring privacy and safety during the process. The staff also provided him with gloves. The mother and the newborn were stable post-delivery. An ambulance was arranged to transport them to a nearby hospital for further care, Major Bachwala later told the media persons. As per the sources, a woman TTE was taking the pregnant woman for medical assistance in a wheelchair. As she was brought out of lift on a footover bridge, the pregnant lady screamed in pain when the army doctor rushed towards her and with whatever resources he had helped her deliver the baby. The woman was travelling from Panvel to Barabanki with her husband and child in Panvel-Gorakhpur Express 15066. However, the womans husband sought medical assistance from Railway authorities through an SOS following which the family was deboarded at the Jhansi station. Major Rohit Bachwala, who hails from Hyderabad, is the son of a former Indian Air Force personnel. In a statement, the Jhansi division of North Central Railway said: Railways was informed about the pregnant woman passenger, who had sought medical assistance through the Rail Madad app. Promptly, the Jhansi control room was activated and a team was rushed for medical assistance. As soon as the train reached Veerangana Laxmibai Jhansi station, the female passenger was attended to by a railway medical team and railway ticket checking staff. Following the successful delivery, the women TTE staff expressed their gratitude to Major Rohit Bachwala, saying he came as an angel in the hour of need.
Gorakhpur girl returns to school after Yogi's help
A Class 7 student, forced to drop out due to financial constraints, returned to school after the Chief Minister's intervention, sparking a political debate between the ruling party and the opposition.
Gorakhpur girl goes back to school after CM Yogi Adityanath helps with fees
Pankhuri Tripathi, a student from Gorakhpur, faced difficulty continuing her studies. Her family had financial problems. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath intervened after Pankhuri appealed to him. The administration arranged a fee waiver at Saraswati Shishu Mandir. Pankhuri has now returned to school. She and her family expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for his help.
AIIMS Gorakhpur Non Faculty Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences Gorakhpur (AIIMS Gorakhpur) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 09 Non Faculty posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official AIIMS Gorakhpur website. The last date to submit the application form is 04-08-2025.
UP School Refuses Fee Waiver For Gorakhpur Girl Despite CM Yogis Promise
The family said the Chief Minister assured them her education would not be disrupted due to financial constraints and promised a fee waiver.
Air passenger traffic across India soars by 6.6% in opening months of fiscal 2025-26
NEW DELHI: The total passenger traffic across airports in India has grown by 6.6% in the first two months of this financial year, compared to the corresponding period last year, reveals the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Srinagar and Amritsar airports, which were closed for some weeks due to the India-Pakistan conflict following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 this year, have reported a steep decline on the patronage front. AAI data reveals that 71.14 million passengers travelled during April-May of 2025 as compared to 66.73 million in the period in 2024. International traffic soared by 8.8% in the period compared with 13.4 million travellers compared to 12.31 million earlier. Domestic traffic has recorded a 6.1% growth with 57.74 million against the previous 66.73 million. A total of 5.54 crore Air Traffic Movement Movements (Arrivals and Departures) have been recorded in April-May 2025, up by 6.5% over the same period last year, the data shows. The freight traffic too has boomed with an 8.1% increase in April and May of 2025 over the previous year by transporting 643.47 metric tonnes. Airports which have been severely impacted due to Indo-Pak tensions were on expected lines - Srinagar and Amritsar. Passenger traffic in Srinagar dipped by a whopping 67.1% in the two months. Srinagar International Airport had a patronage of just 1,61,214 flyers as compared to 4,89,561 earlier. The Sri Guru Ramdas Ji airport in Amritsar too followed suit with 1,56,288 passengers in the first two months of this fiscal as compared to 2,75,837 last year. The top three airports in passenger traffic in the country continue to be Delhi (93,89,191 flyers), Mumbai (65,68,271) and Bengaluru (64,43,050). The KIA airport in Bengaluru continues its non-stop growth trajectory by recording a 6.7% growth over its performance in April-May 2024. However, Delhi has dipped by 1.2% and Mumbai by 0.5% during the compared period. Airports which have done significantly well over their past performance in the two-month period compared in succeeding years are Bhubaneshwar (25.5% over previous period), Tirupati (49.2%), Varanasi (25.8%) Kannur (33.2%), Patna (32.1%), Agra (77.8) and Agati (42.5%), Durgapur (37%), Bhuj (48.6), Cudappah (58.8%), Dharbanga (52.2%), Dehradun (29.1%), Cooch Behar (38.4%), Dimapur (27.4%), Gorakhpur (995) and Hubballi (37.1%), Jabalpur (92.2%), Jaisalmer (86.4%), Kanpur (57%) and Kishangarh (38.9%), Rajahmundry (46.3%) Nanded (28.3%) Kurnool (34.3%) and Shivamogga (85.5%)
Army doctor performs emergency delivery at railway platform with hair clip, pocket knife
An army doctor, Major Rohit Bachwala, delivered a baby girl on a Jhansi railway platform using a hair clip and pocket knife. A pregnant woman on the Panvel-Gorakhpur Express went into labor and was deboarded. Major Bachwala, waiting for his train, stepped in to help, creating a makeshift delivery area.
SAD leader Majithia sent to 14 days judicial custody in disproportionate assets case
CHANDIGARH: Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, who is the brother-in-law of party president Sukhbir Singh Badal, was today sent to 14 days judicial custody in a disproportionate assets case by a court in Mohali. Amid tight security arrangements, Majithia was produced before the court. The police also detained several prominent SAD leaders and workers in different parts of the state in the morning to prevent them from coming towards Mohali. Speaking to the media after the court hearing, public prosecutors Ferry Sofat and Preet Inderpal Singh said Majithia has been sent to judicial custody for two weeks and will be lodged in the New Jail at Nabha. During investigations, many things have come to the fore during the remand period, Sofat said. Preet Inderpal said under the provisions of the law, if an investigating agency feels that remand is again required based on new facts emerging during the investigation, an application can be moved before the court to seek the remand. On the other hand, Arshdeep Singh Kler, counsel for Majithia, claimed the investigating agency does not have anything to back their case. The government only wants to suppress the voice of the Akali Dal. The police did not have proof in the drug case till today, and now in the disproportionate assets case, they did not find any asset. They only created media hype around the case, Kler alleged. Earlier, on July 2, a court here had extended the vigilance remand of Majithia by four more days. The next date of hearing is now set for July 19. Sources said Majithia was taken to Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday to gather evidence related to Saraya Industries. Majithia, on July 1, had moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court against the DA case, in which the next date of hearing has been fixed for July 8. He had termed it political witch-hunting and vendetta for being a vocal critic of the present government. In his petition, he sought appropriate relief against his illegal arrest and the subsequent remand granted in the FIR registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The said FIR is a result of political witch-hunting and vendetta, initiated by the present political dispensation with the sole object of maligning and harassing the petitioner, who has been a vocal critic and political opponent, the petition read. The petitioner submitted that the FIR registered against him is patently illegal, while his arrest was carried out in gross violation of settled legal procedures. The Punjab Vigilance Bureau had arrested Majithia on June 25 in a DA case allegedly involving the laundering of Rs 540 crore of drug money. In the fresh FIR registered against Majithia, the agency claimed that preliminary investigations revealed more than Rs 540 crore of drug money had been laundered through several means and that it was allegedly facilitated by Majithia. This FIR against Majithia stems from an ongoing investigation being conducted by a Punjab Police Special Investigation Team into a drug case. In 2021, Majithia was booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The action was taken on the basis of a 2018 report of the anti-drug Special Task Force. Majithia had spent more than five months in Patiala Central Jail and walked out of prison in August 2022 after the Punjab and Haryana High Court granted him bail.
President inaugurates AYUSH University in Gorakhpur; Yogi says dawn of new era in health
Gorakhpur (UP), Jul 1: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday inaugurated the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University in Gorakhpur, in the presence of Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The university has been built at a cost of Rs 268 crore in Pipri, Bhathat in the district. The event was attended by Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for AYUSH and Food Safety (Independent Charge) Dayashankar Mishra Dayalu, local MP Ravi Kishan Shukla, and other dignitaries. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath [] The post President inaugurates AYUSH University in Gorakhpur; Yogi says dawn of new era in health appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
President inaugurates AYUSH University in Gorakhpur
Yogi Adityanath says it is the beginning of a ew era in health and culture in Uttar Pradesh
The DDU Entrance Exam Admit Card 2025 for Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University will be released in the first week of July 2025. This is the official window for downloading admit cards for all UG and PG entrance exams. The entrance exams themselves are scheduled for the first week of July 2025.
Gorakhpur AIIMS serving as lifeline for 12 cr people: Yogi
DDUGU Result 2025 Released at erp.ddugu.ac.in Direct Link to Download 9th and 10th Semester Result
DDUGU Result 2025: Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University Result 2025 has been released on erp.ddugu.ac.in. Here is the direct Link to check your BALLB 9th and 10th Semester Results Online.
Bomb threat sparks panic at 15 airports
Gorakhpur airport drew special attention due to President Droupadi Murmus scheduled visit the following day. The post Bomb threat sparks panic at 15 airports appeared first on Fusion - WeRIndia .
Akhilesh Yadav targets Adityanath Govt on land acquisition for Gorakhpur corridor
LUCKNOW, June 28: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday alleged irregularities in the acquisition of land for the heritage corridor being built in Gorakhpur, the pocket borough of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. In a press conference held at the SP headquarters, Yadav demanded that the land compensation for the heritage corridor be determined based on market value rather than consent-based agreements. He alleged that the government is forcibly getting traders and residents to sign the consent [] The post Akhilesh Yadav targets Adityanath Govt on land acquisition for Gorakhpur corridor appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Madhya Pradesh farmer who sought bride from religious stage goes missing after trip to Gorakhpur
BHOPAL: A month after a viral video showed 45-year-old part-time teacher and farmer Indra Kumar Tiwari appealing for a bride from the stage of a religious event in Madhya Pradeshs Jabalpur district, he has mysteriously gone missing. Tiwari, a resident of Padwar (Khitola) village in Jabalpur, was last seen on June 2. Before leaving, he told neighbours he was travelling to Gorakhpur in eastern Uttar Pradesh and would return by June 6. When he failed to return, concerned villagers reported his disappearance, prompting the Majhouli Police Station to file a missing persons report on June 8. Police have since been trying to trace the middle-aged man, who has no close family members, complicating the investigation. Tiwaris public plea for marriage had gained attention after he spoke on stage during a religious gathering led by young preacher Swami Aniruddhacharya. According to locals, Tiwari had often expressed a desire to find a suitable match, possibly putting him on the radar of fraudsters running marriage scams. Before leaving for Gorakhpur, someone from there had met him. It is suspected he may have been lured with the promise of marriage, police sources involved in the probe said. Villagers claim that after his video went viral, unknown individuals contacted Tiwari, promising to arrange his marriage to a woman named Khushi. They reportedly asked him to bring jewellery and cash with him to Gorakhpur. Superintendent of Police Sampat Upadhyaya confirmed that Tiwari had indeed reached Gorakhpur, but disappeared shortly thereafter. Were actively investigating his disappearance. The lack of close relatives has made the case challenging, but were working on vital clues. The involvement of Looteri Dulhan (runaway bride) gangs is a possibility we are not ruling out, he said. The police continue to rely heavily on local villagers for leads, as they press on with efforts to solve the mystery of Tiwaris disappearance.
Yogi Adityanath met a young girl, Vashi, during a Janta Darshan event. He promised to help her get admission to a school. Adityanath also inaugurated the Gorakhpur Link Expressway. The expressway is a 91.35-kilometre project. It connects Gorakhpur to key districts. He said Uttar Pradesh is becoming the expressway state of India. He also mentioned previous administrations' incomplete projects.
Take strict action against land encroachers: Adityanath
GORAKHPUR, June 22: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday asked officials to take strict action against land mafia and encroachers, saying such people should not be spared. Adityanath met nearly 200 people at the Janata Darshan here, and assured them prompt and time-bound resolution of their grievances. Asking officials to take immediate action on all complaints, he warned that any delay in redressal would not be tolerated, the state government said in a statement. During the interaction, a [] The post Take strict action against land encroachers: Adityanath appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Yogi inaugurates Gorakhpur Link Expressway, says U.P. is no longer a BIMARU State
CM says the expressway will provide world-class connectivityto Azamgarh and the adjoining Sant Kabir Nagar, Ambedkar Nagar and Gorakhpur; accuses previous govt. of failing in development
From Gorakhpur to Patliputra before lunch? PM Modis new Vande Bharat makes it happen
Narendra Modi launched the Patliputra-Gorakhpur Vande Bharat Express. The train will run six days a week. It will connect eastern Uttar Pradesh and northern Bihar. The Prime Minister also flagged off an export locomotive for Guinea. This locomotive was made in Marhowra, Bihar. Additionally, he inaugurated the Vaishali-Deoria railway line.
ICMR RMRCGKP Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 06 Consultant, Young Professional II Posts
The Regional Medical Research Centre Gorakhpur (ICMR RMRCGKP) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 06 Consultant, Young Professional II posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official ICMR RMRCGKP website. The last date to submit the application form is 07-07-2025.
UP has become land of expressways from bimaru state: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Gorakhpur Link Expressway in Azamgarh, emphasizing the state's transformation from a 'bimaru' state to one with extensive expressways. He credited the BJP government for working towards a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047 and highlighted the improved connectivity and development in Azamgarh, contrasting it with the previous government's shortcomings.
Prime Minister Modi inaugurated development projects in Bihar, including flagging off a locomotive for export to Guinea under the 'Make in India' initiative and launching the Vande Bharat Express between Patliputra and Gorakhpur.
PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stones for projects worth over Rs 5,900 crore in Bihar's Siwan
SIWAN : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched 28 development projects worth more than Rs 5,900 crore in Bihar's Siwan district. Modi inaugurated the new Vaishali Deoria railway line project, built at a cost of over Rs 400 crore, and flagged off a new train service on this route. Additionally, in a major boost to connectivity in north Bihar, Modi also flagged off the Vande Bharat Express between Patliputra (Patna) and Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) via Muzaffarpur and Bettiah. Further promoting the 'Make in India, Make for the World' initiative, Modi flagged off a state-of-the-art locomotive built at Marhowra plant for export to the Republic of Guinea. The locomotive is equipped with high-horsepower engines, advanced AC propulsion systems, microprocessor-based controls, ergonomic cab designs, and regenerative braking. In line with his commitment to conservation and rejuvenation of the Ganga, the PM inaugurated six Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) under the Namami Gange project, worth over Rs 1,800 crore. He also laid the foundation stone for additional water supply, sanitation and STP projects across Bihar, totaling Rs 3,000 crore. In a major thrust to the energy sector, the PM laid the foundation stone for a 500 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) across 15 grid substations in the state, including those in Muzaffarpur, Motihari, Bettiah, and Siwan. With each substation to house 20-80 MWh capacity batteries, the system is expected to help discoms reduce peak-hour electricity costs and enhance supply reliability. These units will save the distribution companies from buying electricity at expensive rates by feeding the already-stored electricity back to the grid, benefiting the consumers, an official said. Modi also handed over the first instalment to more than 53,600 beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban (PMAY-U) and marked the Grih Pravesh ceremony for over 6,600 completed houses by handing over keys to select beneficiaries. Earlier in the day, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister, Samrat Choudhary, in a post on X wrote, Today the people of Bihar are eagerly waiting for Modi ji, from energy to railways, from housing to export.He (the PM) is bringing many gifts for the people of the state during his 51st visit to Bihar today. Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy CMs Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, Union ministers and several officials were present on the occasion.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Gorakhpur Link Expressway, enhancing connectivity in the state. The expressway spans from Jaitpur in Gorakhpur to Salarpur in Azamgarh, linking to the Purvanchal Expressway. This four-lane access-controlled expressway, costing Rs 7,283.28 crore, reduces travel time significantly, offering a faster route to Lucknow, Delhi and Agra.
PM Modi inaugurates Rs 5,735 crore worth development projects in Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth Rs 9,518 crore in Bihar, encompassing water, rail, and power sectors. During his visit to Siwan, he launched 32 projects, including urban development schemes and road projects. Modi also flagged off a new Vande Bharat train connecting Pataliputra and Gorakhpur, and laid the foundation for Amrit Bharat and Namami Gange projects.
Rs 7,283 Crore Gorakhpur Link Expressway Inaugurated By CM Yogi, To Connect Four UP Districts
PATNA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various infrastructure and development projects worth Rs 5,700 crore in Bihars Siwan district on Friday. This marks his second visit to the poll-bound state in under a month and his fifth since January this year. Modis visit is expected to further energise the political atmosphere in Bihar, where state assembly elections are scheduled for October-November. During his visit, he will also flag off a Vande Bharat Express train connecting Patliputra railway station in the state capital to Gorakhpur in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh. Siwan, once regarded as the stronghold of late RJD MP and strongman Mohammad Shahabuddin, will witness several key unveilings during the Prime Ministers visit. Notably, PM Modi will flag off the first locomotive manufactured for export to Guinea in West Africa, produced at the diesel locomotive factory in Marhowrah, Saran district. This marks a significant milestone, as it is the first time Indian Railways is exporting a locomotive, rather than sending aid under a line of credit as done previously with countries such as Bangladesh and Mozambique. In a major push for railway infrastructure, Modi will also inaugurate the VaishaliDeoria railway line project, constructed at a cost of Rs 400 crore. A new train service on this route will also be flagged off. Other major projects to be launched during the visit include: Bettiah power supply project worth Rs 69 crore Chhapra water supply project worth Rs19 crore Buxar water supply project worth Rs 156 crore Motihari sewerage management project worth Rs 400 crore Buxar sewerage management project worth Rs 256 crore Continuing the government's commitment to Housing for All, the Prime Minister will release the first instalment of financial assistance to over 53,500 beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban (PMAY-U). Additionally, he will hand over keys to selected beneficiaries of 6,600 newly completed homes, marking their Grih Pravesh (housewarming). Meanwhile, the Election Commission is expected to visit Bihar later this month to assess on-ground conditions, including the impact of recurrent flooding in several districts. The assembly elections are likely to be held in two to three phases.
Modi to announce bonanzas during poll-bound Bihar visit
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modis scheduled visit to Bihar on June 20 to attend a railway function followed by a public rally in Siwan holds political significance. Considered a stronghold of the RJD, Siwan is home to a sizeable Muslim and Yadav voter base demographics the BJP aims to influence ahead of assembly elections due in October-November. Siwan and adjoining districts of Gopalganj and Chhapra are politically critical for the NDA. Modis address is expected to target RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, especially after a controversy erupted over placement of Dr BR Ambedkars picture near his feet. Narendra Modi will not miss the chance to target RJD over the issue, in a bid to polarise Dalit votes in favour of the NDA across Siwan, which has a 45% Dalit population, said political observer RK Verma. He added that the PM will highlight the double engine governments commitment to development and accused the Opposition of playing politics over Dalit issues. There is also a strong chance of the PM speaking on the caste census, for which his government issued a notification a few days ago, an NDA leader said. PM may highlight how the new Waqf law is designed to benefit economically weaker Muslim women and families, particularly from the Pasmanda community, he said. The PM will flag off a Vande Bharat train from Patliputra to Gorakhpur. He is scheduled to inaugurate and lay foundation stone for projects worth `9,519 crore in Siwan. The PMs rally will highlight our developmental agenda, countering the Oppositions fake narrative, a senior NDA leader, wishing not to be named. As Siwan is the birthplace of Indias first President, Dr Rajendra Prasad, the PM is likely to use this historical connection to strike an emotional chord with the public.
Honeymoon murder case: Meghalaya cops back in Indore to speed up probe as new angle emerges
BHOPAL: A week after making a series of arrests in connection with the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case, the special investigation team (SIT) of the Meghalaya Police has returned to Indore again to further probe the May 23 honeymoon killing. A three-member team headed by a deputy SP and also including two sub-inspectors has been in Indore since Tuesday to gather more evidence and record statements of more people to strengthen its probe into the Indore transporter Raja Raghuvanshis May 23 murder. Prior to this, police teams from the north-eastern state had arrested four men, including the murders mastermind Raj Kushwaha and his three henchmen Akash, Anand and Vishal, and taken them on transit remand from Indore to Meghalaya on June 10. Those four accused, besides Rajas widow Sonam Raghuvanshi (identified as the principal conspirator in the case), are currently being grilled by police in Meghalaya. According to informed sources, the SIT team from Meghalaya visited multiple spots in Indore on Tuesday and Wednesday including a rented flat in Dewas Naka area, where Sonam was in hiding between May 30 and June 7, a restaurant in Super Corridor area where the murder plot was allegedly hatched and the houses of Raja Raghuvanshi and Sonam Raghuvanshis families. The cops from Meghalaya are also believed to have visited the offices and godown of Sonams family business in eastern Indore and gathered crucial evidence. The visiting Meghalaya police team has also questioned and recorded statements of key members of both Raja and Sonams families, including Rajas brothers and Sonams brother Govind. Meghalaya honeymoon murder case: Ghazipur girl claims she travelled with accused Sonam in a bus to Gorakhpur Sonam's telephone calls: New angle in the case The visit by the police team from the northeastern state assumes significance after the Meghalaya DGP Idashisha Nongrang said on Monday that the investigators probing the murder of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi in Sohra (Cherrapunjee) were not treating the love triangle as the only motive, but are also looking into various other angles. We are investigating whether there is anything more to this case, the DGP had said. Amid the ongoing investigations, a novel development related to Sonams telephonic conversations over the last few months has come to the fore. As per informed sources, Sonam had talked over 100 times with someone on a mobile phone number registered in the name of Sanjay Verma. The conversations took place 100-120 times in less than a month in March-April. Though that telephone number is registered in Sanjay Vermas name, the possibility of the number being used by Raj Kushwaha to connect with Sonam cannot be ruled out, a source added. One of the initial clues which guided the SIT to Sonam and Raj was the long telephonic conversations between the two of them, particularly between May 15 and May 17. This latest telephonic conversation between Sonam and someone talking through a phone number registered in Sanjay Vermas name may well throw a new angle in the case. With the Meghalaya DGP maintaining that the probe is covering all possible angles, it also remains to be seen whether the investigators zero down upon the suspected hawala transactions linked to Sonams family business and use of benami accounts, particularly bank accounts held in her cousin Jitendra Raghuvanshis name, for major money transactions. Sonam and Raj along with three henchmen were arrested from MP and UP on June 8 and 9 in connection with Raja Raghuvanshis killing near a waterfall in Sohra (Cherrapunjee) on May 23, just 12 days after Sonam and Rajas marriage in Indore. The 29-year-old Rajas body was found in a gorge on June 2. Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Was money from benami account used to fund Raja Raghuvanshi's killers?
UP govt to use Swiss-tech on expressways
Uttar Pradesh is set to enhance expressway ride quality using Swiss technology, following successful trials on the Gorakhpur Link Expressway. The state government will deploy AI-based systems developed by ETH Zurich on major expressways like Ganga, Bundelkhand, and Purvanchal. High-precision sensors in vehicles will assess and improve riding comfort across all lanes, ensuring safe and smooth road infrastructure.
BHOPAL/ LUCKNOW: Ujala Yadav, a young student in Holipur (Inamipur) village in Ghazipur districts Saidpur area, has claimed that she met Raja Raghuvanshis wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, outside the Varanasi railway station and later at the bus terminal in Varanasi on May 8 night. Raja's wife, Sonam, now in Meghalaya police custody, had surrendered in Uttar Pradeshs Ghazipur, after remaining in hiding for 17 days. Ujala recalled that Sonam was accompanied by two young men outside the Varanasi railway station, where she came across her and enquired about the next train to Gorakhpur. It was around 10 pm that she enquired about the train to Gorakhpur, I told her that it was at 3 am, so she could even take a bus to Gorakhpur from the nearby inter-state bus terminal (ISBT), claimed Ujala. She further said how Sonam came and enquired about the bus to Gorakhpur at platform no. 7 while she was waiting for a bus to travel to Ghazipur. One of my close relatives had died, owing to which I had come down from Lucknow to travel to Ghazipur. When I reached the interstate bus terminal (ISBT) close to the Varanasi railway station, she (Sonam) also came there, she said. Both of them boarded the same bus to Gorakhpur via Ghazipur. Ujala recalled that Sonam had covered her face with a scarf and was wearing a T-shirt. She was seated adjacent to my seat. During the journey, she asked a male passenger seated next to her to lend his phone to make a call to someone, but he refused to oblige, Ujala said. Meghalaya honeymoon murder case: Sonam Raghuvanshi confesses to involvement in husband's murder That male passenger subsequently changed the seat, after which she (Sonam) shifted to my side, she added. Ujala spoke about how Sonam borrowed her phone, typed a number and later deleted it from the call list, before returning the phone to her. Sonam also requested her not to surf social media and watch the reports on the honeymoon case after realising that Ujala was reading reports on the case on social media. Throughout that short journey of around an hour and a half, she kept on asking how soon she could reach Gorakhpur. I saw her face for a few seconds, when she took water from my bottle and sprinkled it on her face after removing the scarf, said Ujala. Ujala got down near her village in Ghazipurs Saidpur area and Sonam went ahead on the journey to Gorakhpur. In the morning when I saw the TV channels, I saw the news about Raja Raghuvanshis missing wife Sonam Raghuvanshi resurfacing after 17 days at a dhaba in Nandganj in my native Ghazipur district, she said. That dhaba is around 10-15 km from my village. I immediately recognized her and figured she might have stepped down near the dhaba in the Nandganj area, she added. Ujala contacted Raja Raghuvanshis family in Indore and informed his brother Sachin Raghuvanshi, about the incident. Sachin Raghuvanshi sent pictures of four suspects (all young men), but it didnt match with those two youths who were present with her outside the Varanasi railway station on the night of May 8, said Ujala. Meghalaya honeymoon case: Husband murdered, wife arrested, family calls her innocent Ujala subsequently reported the incident to the Nandganj police station in Ghazipur district. Now the Meghalaya police are also in touch with me and Ive assured them of full cooperation, Ujala said. Importantly, the TNIE had reported on June 11 about the possibility of Sonam having boarded a bus to Gorakhpur from ISBT in Varanasi on June8 night and then deboarded the bus in Nandganj in Ghazipur district (around 65 km from Varanasi). The TNIE report had also mentioned that one of the fellow passengers in the bus having seen and interacted with her. Three days later, the young college student in Saidpur (Ghazipur) Ujala Yadav has made claims which are on the same lines, as was mentioned in the June 11 TNIE report. Sonam was traced after 17 days at the roadside dhaba in Ankushpur village in Ghazipur district of eastern UP at around 1.15 am on June 9 and borrowed the dhaba owner Sahil Yadavs phone to make a call to her elder brother Govind, who was searching for her in Meghalaya. He had subsequently informed the incident to cops in Meghalaya and Indore after which the Nandganj police rushed to the concerned dhaba and took Sonam to a one-stop center in Ghazipur city. Sonam had resurfaced at Nandganj (Ghazipur) on the intervening night of June 8-9, just a few hours after her alleged lover and family businesss employee Raj Kushwah and three henchmen were arrested from MP and UP in a joint operation by Meghalaya and Madhya Pradesh police. Sources in Indore police have told TNIE that while Raja and henchmen were being questioned, they had told Sonam will resurface in the next few hours. The north-eastern states East Khasi Hills district police superintendent Vivek Syiel told journalists in Shillong on June 12 that after getting husband Raja killed on May 23 by the three henchmen, Sonam had returned to Indore via bus, taxi and train on May 26 after travelling through five states and stayed in hiding in her home city till June 8. On June 8, she left by road in a vehicle arranged by her alleged lover Raj Kushwah to go to Siliguri, where according to their plan, she wouldve re-surfaced and then narrated the story of having been kidnapped in Meghalaya, police said. When the first arrest in the case, Akash Rajput, was made by plain-clothed cops in UPs Lalitpur district on June 8 evening, Raj (who wasnt nabbed by then) came to know from a local contact in Lalitpur about Akash having been abducted by unidentified men. Sensing something wrong, he immediately rang Sonam who was on way to Siliguri and asked her to re-surface as soon as possible and narrate the concocted kidnapping story, the East Khasi Hills district SP said. Was Sonam planning to go to Nepal? Both Gorakhpur in eastern UP and Siliguri in West Bengal are common transit points to Nepal. The distance from Gorakhpur to Sunauli-Bhairawa Indo-Nepal border is around 95 km (around 2 hours drive), while the distance between Siliguri and Indo-Nepal border at Kakarbhitta is just around 36 km. Criminals from India have often used Nepal to go underground, taking into account this latest claim by the Ghazipur (UP) girl about Sonam being in a hurry to go to Gorakhpur on June 8 night, possibility of Sonam also trying to escape from Gorakhpur or even Siliguri to Nepal cannot be totally ruled out, a source in MP police who was part of the June 8-9 joint operation by MP and Meghalaya police told this newspaper. Importantly, after talking to Sonam over phone on June 8-9 intervening night, her brother Govind Raghuvanshi too had come down to Ghazipur via Gorakhpur only.
UP Police busts racket smuggling liquor into Bihar in milk tanker
Mau (UP): Two people were arrested for using a milk tanker with a concealed compartment to illegally transport alcohol from Uttar Pradesh to Bihar, a dry state, police said. Mau police intercepted the consignment, worth more than Rs 10 lakh, on Friday near the Gorakhpur-Varanasi highway during a special checking drive, they said. Inside what appeared to be an ordinary milk tanker, police found 173 cartons of country-made liquor and eight cartons of whisky pouches, officials said. Mau in eastern Uttar Pradesh is located close to Bihar, where assembly polls are due later this year. Speaking at a press conference, SP Elamaran G said, This is a major breakthrough for the Mau police. The liquor was hidden inside a modified compartment in a milk tanker. Our FSO team and Kotwali police acted swiftly on a tip-off and seized liquor worth more than Rs 10 lakh near Harua. She added that the liquor was picked up from Ghazipur and was being smuggled into Bihar, a state where alcohol is prohibited. When we scanned the barcodes on the pouches, we traced the origin to shops in Ghazipur, the SP said. From the outside, the tanker looked like it was carrying milk or other dairy items, but the internal structure had a hidden chamber designed to transport liquor. Two men from Bihar's Buxar district, who were accompanying the consignment, were arrested on the spot. The vehicle's driver managed to flee and is currently being traced, police said.
UP BJPs wait for a new state chief continues
LUCKNOW: Even after five months past the partys expected timeline, the wait for the new president of the Uttar Pradesh unit of the ruling BJP continues. The delay is a hot topic in the political corridors of the state. Experts feel that the BJP is taking time to pick a leader who can lead the party not only through the upcoming panchayat elections but also the significant 2027 battle. A section of leaders believes that the state will get a new chief only after the election of a new national BJP president. The term of the current UP BJP chief, Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary, a Jat leader from western UP ended in January 2023, concurrent with BJP national president JP Naddas term. Chaudhary was appointed UP BJP chief on August 29, 2022. At the time, he was the Panchayati Raj Minister in Yogi Adityanaths cabinet. The appointment was seen as an attempt to reach out to the influential Jat community, which had spearheaded the year-long farmers protest ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. While CM Yogi Adityanath hails from eastern UP, the party then sought regional balance by appointing Chaudhary. Incidentally, since Naddas term has been extended, Chaudharys term has also been extended. Notably, organisational elections at the lower levels have been completed in the state. On March 16, new district presidents were appointed in 70 of the 98 districts as per the partys configuration. Since then, however, no step has been taken to elect a new state chief. Although deliberations on appointing a new UP BJP chief began in January, and National General Secretary BL Santosh had said a new state president would be announced by January 15, party workers had expected a final decision by thenor at least by January 30. Five months have passed, yet theres still no development or indication from the party regarding the impending election. In the absence of concrete steps, speculation abounds over probable names for the post. OBC leaders like Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh, Animal Husbandry Minister Dharampal Singh, Rajya Sabha member Baburam Nishad, and MLC Ashok Kataria are in the race. From the Scheduled Castes category, former minister Ram Shankar Katheria and MLC Vidyasagar Sonkar are being discussed. A few Brahmin community names, former Basti MP Harish Dwivedi, Rajya Sabha member Dr. Dinesh Sharma, MLA Srikant Sharma, and Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay are also prominent in discussions. Political experts note that the BJP, known for its strategic planning, faces the crucial challenge of the upcoming panchayat elections. The appointment of the state president will be made with that in mind. The party is busy understanding the mathematics of the panchayat polls, says Prof. A.K. Mishra, a prominent political scientist. Party insiders say the delay in announcing a new state chief is also hindering changes in the regional presidencies, four out of the six regions (Awadh, Kashi, Braj, West Gorakhpur, and Kanpur). Complaints against one or two regional presidents have surfaced. These leaders are uncertain about their political futures and are conducting party programs and campaigns half-heartedly. Their entire focus is on either becoming regional president again or finding a spot in the new state team, says a senior BJP leader. Moreover, regional presidents have not been allowed to form their own teams, having to work with 2021s team. Insiders say central leadership received complaints about irregularities in forming regional and district teams, leading to an unofficial ban on announcing executive committees. At the same time, the state presidents of BJPs Mahila Morcha, Yuva Morcha, OBC Morcha, Kisan Morcha, SC Morcha, ST Morcha, and Minority Morcha have been working for about four years, no changes were made during Chaudharys tenure. Once a new BJP state president is appointed, the state presidents of all morchas will also be replaced.
Meghalaya honeymoon murder case: Where was Sonam for 17 days after Rajas killing?
With Meghalaya police linking the May23 honeymoon murder of Raja Raghuvanshi to his wife Sonam and four others, the milliondollar question remains, where was Sonam for the 17 days after her husband was killed? According to sources, investigators are pursuing information indicating that Sonam may have returned to her hometown of Indore on May25, two days after the killing, before possibly leaving by road for Varanasi in eastern UP. It is believed that upon returning to Indore, she met alleged accomplice Raj Kushwah (an accountant in her fathers furniture business), who then hid her in a rented room near Dewas Naka. Two days later, she was allegedly sent by Raj perhaps via Taxi to Varanasi. Afterward, she disappeared until resurfacing in eastern UPs Nandganj (Ghazipur) around 1:15am on June89. Another theory under investigation is that Sonam boarded a bus from Varanasi ISBT bound for Gorakhpur on June8, but deboarded after approximately 65km at a dhaba near Nandganj when she learned of Raj Kushwah and three others being arrested in Indore that night. Eyewitnesses say they saw her at Varanasi ISBT speaking with two young men before boarding the bus. If the second possibility is accurate, why was she heading to Gorakhpur? In the past, people in hiding used that route to escape into Nepal. Were verifying all these leads, including information gathered from the initial questioning of the four male suspects and Sonam, offical sources said. Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Sonam's alleged affair could be motive behind killing, says police; lover among four held Further investigation has revealed that Raj Kushwah provided Rs50,000 and two cell phones (one keypad, one Android) to his three henchmen, Vishal, Akash, and Anand before they traveled from Delhi to Meghalaya via the Rajdhani Express. According to a senior officer, the keypad phone updated Raj on their progress, while the Android phone received live location and photos from Sonam as they tailed the couple from Guwahati to Rajas death between May2023. Assistant Commissioner Poonam Chand Yadav, part of the joint IndoreMeghalaya investigation team, said, Vishal has confessed to attacking Raja from behind on the head on May23. Our searches in Vishals Indore home recovered key evidence, including the clothes worn during the assault. A nearby open ground in Kailash Nagar was also searched, recovering SIM cards and other possible evidence. Notably, Vishal, Akash, and Anand were allchildhood friends of Raj Kushwah. Digital payment records show that Sonam was making transactions on Raj Kushwahs account throughout their North-East trip. Meanwhile, the Meghalaya police team in Indore has transferred Raj Kushwah and his three accomplices by flight, along with the lone female suspect, to Meghalaya for further questioning.
UP man kills himself on Bakrid as an offering to God
LUCKNOW: In a tragic incident, a Muslim man from Udhopur village in Deoria district of eastern UP allegedly died by suicide claiming he was offering himself as a sacrifice to the Almighty. The victim identified as Ish Mohammad, 60, reportedly slit his throat with a knife on the occasion of Bakrid on Saturday. Hearing him groaning, the family members rushed to him, finding him lying in a pool of blood. He was immediately rushed to Gorakhpur Medical College, where he died during the treatment. According to the relatives, Mohammed is said to have written a note to the village Pradhanstating the goats he reared and nurtured like kids have been sacrificed on Bakrid. So I hereby sacrifice myself and offer to Allah Rasool, he wrote. I am offering myself to Allah Rasool. No one has killed me. Bury me with patience. He also mentioned the exact location where he wished to be buried. Ish Mohammad is survived by his wife and three sons. While two of his sons live with the family in Udhopur, the youngest is employed at a hotel in Mumbai. (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.)
'Give special attention to cleanliness': Yogi Adityanath instructs Gorakhpur corporators
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath assured Gorakhpur residents that the city would not be divided during the rainy season, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness. He urged everyone to plant trees to combat climate change and rejuvenate rivers. Adityanath also highlighted infrastructure developments, including four-lane roads and the upcoming AYUSH university, alongside improvements in waste management and recreational facilities.
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Uttar Pradesh Food Safety Team Busts 2,500 Kg Fake Paneer And 13,076 Litres Fake Bottled Water
The food safety inspections in Uttar Pradesh were carried out in Gorakhpur and Gautam Buddha Nagar and discovered adulterated milk, paneer and drinking water.
Yogi Adityanath instructs officials to adopt sensitivity while resolving public problems
Gorakhpur (UP), May 27: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed officials to resolve public problems sensitively and promptly, assuring that his governments priority remains to serve the people of the state in a transparent matter. Meeting around 250 people who came for the Janata Darshan at the Gorakhnath temple, Adityanath listened to their problems and assured everyone they would get justice, the government said in a statement. Referring the applications to the concerned officials, the Chief Minister [] The post Yogi Adityanath instructs officials to adopt sensitivity while resolving public problems appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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LUCKNOW: A woman filed an FIR against her husband after spotting someone resembling him, dressed as a woman and performing in an obscene video with another man, while browsing adult content online. The case came to the fore in Sant Kabir Nagar, adjacent to Gorakhpur district. The FIR lodged by the woman pertained to her husband working as a government doctor posted in Sant Kabir Nagar jail. In her complaint, the woman claimed that the videos, uploaded under a fake name, were hosted on paid adult platforms. She insisted that the man in the video, donning a wig and womens clothes and performing lewd acts, was her husband. The complainant stated she recognised the decor and furniture in the video as those from their official residence at the district jail complex in Khalilabad (Sant Kabir Nagar), where they previously lived. She said she had personally chosen the wallpaper, curtains, and furnishings seen in the footage, suggesting the house may have been used as a makeshift studio. The woman also alleged that when she confronted her husband on May 18, the situation turned violent. Currently residing in Gorakhpur, she informed her father and brother about his activities. They later confronted the doctor at his residence in Khalilabad, leading to a scuffle that was captured on CCTV. He produced and monetised adult content while faking as a transgender performer, she said, also accusing her husband of infidelity, abuse, and mental harassment over the years, with prior complaints lodged at a police station in Gorakhpur. Meanwhile, the district police sealed off the doctors government accommodation, and the health department constituted a three-member inquiry panel to look into the matter. According to Sant Kabir Nagar SP Sandeep Kumar Meena, the FIR was lodged against the doctor under sections 115(2) (attempt to commit offences punishable), and 294 (obscene acts and songs in public) of Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita (BNS) on the basis of the complaint of his wife. Meanwhile, the accused doctor denied his wife's allegations and filed a counter-complaint, claiming the videos were deepfakes created by her brother, a software engineer, as part of a conspiracy to sabotage his career and mental health. He alleged a longstanding domestic dispute with his wife and said her harassment had led to his fathers death. According to Sant Kabir Nagar Chief Medical Officer Dr Ram Anuj Kannaujia, a departmental inquiry was underway against the doctor, A forensic examination of the videos is expected to determine their authenticity. Police are also investigating the allegations of domestic violence, AI manipulation, and cybercrime, said the CMO.
The new Gorakhpur-Patna Vande Bharat express, with 8 coaches, will cover a distance of about 500 kilometers. From Gorakhpur to Patna, Muzaffarpur will be the only scheduled stoppage.
Construction work of Gorakhpur International Cricket Stadium begins
Uttar Pradesh government is accelerating the construction of Gorakhpur International Cricket Stadium. This stadium is Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's dream project. The stadium will be built on a 50-acre site with an investment of Rs 236.40 crore. It will have a seating capacity of 30,000 spectators. The stadium aims to meet international standards and host various large-scale events.
Gorakhpur fair in Ghazni aides name called off
The 900-year-old Bale Miyan fair in Gorakhpur, dedicated to Syed Salar Masud Ghazi, has been cancelled this year as organizers claim local authorities have not granted clearance. This break in tradition follows similar cancellations in Bahraich and Sambhal. These cancellations occurred after CM Yogi Adityanath's statement against glorifying invaders, suggesting a potential link to the government's stance.
UP Zoos Closed After Bird Flu Kills Two Big Cats, Tiger Reserves on Alert
Following the deaths of a tigress in Gorakhpur and a lion in Kanpur due to H5N1, the Central Zoo Authority has shut all zoos in UP till May 20 and issued alerts for tiger reserves.
NIHSAD test report confirms bird flu as cause of Asiatic lion Pataudi's death at Kanpur zoo
LUCKNOW: The pathology report of Asiatic lion Pataudi , who died at Kanpur Zoo on Thursday, confirmed H5N1 (Avian Influenza) commonly known as bird flu, to be the cause of the felines demise. Pataudi was at Ashfaq Ullah Khan Zoo in Gorakhpur and was shifted to Kanpur Zoo for treatment on May 11 after a tigress named Shakti died of bird flu on May 7, causing a state-wide alert. Meanwhile, after test reports from the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases(NIHSAD), Bhopal, confirmed bird flu as the cause of Pataudis death late Thursday night, Kanpur Zoo cremated the tiger in an electric furnace. Samples of the liver, intestines, and saliva were preserved for further tests, and the entire process was video-recorded by the authorities. Notably, the zoos in Lucknow, Kanpur, and Gorakhpur, along with the Etawah Lion Safari, were shut till May 20 amid bird flu concerns. After Pataudis death, fogging and sanitisation were intensified near the animal enclosure and the entire premises of Kanpur zoo, said Kanpur Zoo ranger Naved Ikram. Moreover, additional samples from animals have been collected and sent for testing. As per the informed sources, Pataudi, 15, was brought to Etawah Lion Safari from Junagarh in Gujarat in September, 2019. After spending two years in Etawah Lion Safari, Pataudi was relocated in Gorakhpur zoo in 2021. The wildlife authorities claimed that the lion was under treatment of pancreatic and hepatic infections. For the last two days, the feline had stopped consuming food and was surviving only on water. He was administered with intravenous medication, and an examination of the animal was conducted by the veterinary doctors on Wednesday. According to Dr Nasir, who had been supervising the team of four veterinary doctors of the state animal husbandry department attending Pataudi, the lion had consumed a kg of chicken upon his arrival in Kanpur Zoo on May 11. However, he stopped eating anything from Tuesday onwards.
Bird Flu Scare In UP: Gorakhpur Tigress's Death Due To H5N1 Triggers Statewide Zoo Shutdown
Asiatic lion Pataudi dies at Kanpur zoo amid bird flu scare; samples sent to NIHSAD for testing
LUCKNOW: Amid the growing threat of avian influenza, or bird flu, an Asiatic lion Pataudi died at the Kanpur zoo on Thursday morning, days after being brought in for treatment following the death of a tigress Shakti from the virus. Pataudi was brought to Kanpur zoo from Ashfaq Ullah Khan Zoological Park in Gorakhpur on May 11. Meanwhile, the Kanpur Zoo authorities sent the visceral samples of the feline to National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal for testing. The state wildlife authorities had already shut the three zoos, Lucknow, Kanpur, and Gorakhpur, along with the Etawah Lion Safari till May 20 as a precautionary measure amid the bird flu scare. Moreover, additional samples from animals have been collected and sent for testing. As per informed sources, Pataudi, aged 15, was brought to Etawah Lion Safari from Junagarh in Gujarat in September 2019. After spending two years at the safari, he was relocated to Gorakhpur Zoo in 2021. The wildlife authorities claimed that the lion was undergoing treatment for pancreatic and hepatic infections. For the last two days, the feline had stopped consuming food and was surviving only on water. He was administered intravenous medication, and a thorough examination was conducted by veterinary doctors on Wednesday. Pataudi was quarantined on suspicion of bird flu, and the Kanpur Zoo authorities have been ensuring continuous sanitisation of the entire premises. According to Dr. Nasir, who led a team of four veterinary doctors from the state animal husbandry department, Pataudi had consumed about a kilogram of chicken upon his arrival at Kanpur Zoo on May 11. However, he stopped eating anything from Tuesday onwards. While the Kanpur Zoo authorities are awaiting Pataudis test reports, veterinary experts from Bareillys Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) have expressed concerns that he might have contracted bird flu. His remains will be cremated following safety norms after final confirmation from the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal. Kanpur Zoo ranger Naved Ikram stated that all other animals were currently healthy and under strict veterinary observation. He added that everyone entering the wildlife enclosures had been instructed to wear PPE kits as a preventive measure
LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Police continue their relentless crackdown on individuals posting pro-Pakistan content on social media platforms during Operation Sindoor . As per the police sources, 30 persons across 18 districts have been arrested by the authorities so far for their anti-India and pro-Pakistan posts on social media during the military operation by India in retaliation to Pahalgam terror killings . The police sources claim that, abiding by the directives of UP DGP Prashant Kumar, special team of social media cell of police headquarters has been running a relentless campaign lodging cases against such pro-Pakistan elements in Gorakhpur, Bareilly, Lakhimpur Kheri, Baghpat and many more districts across the state for making objectionable posts and comments on social media. The police authorities are also tracing those who, fearing the police action, deleted their social media accounts after making incendiary comments against India during Operation Sindoor, says a senior police officer. Police have initiated legal action against an account spreading false rumors on social media claiming that 40 people had died in a bomb blast in Gorakhpur during Operation Sindoor. The post was traced to an account under the name of Shalu Tripathi. Similarly, Bareillys Fareedpur resident, Faqruddin, was held for making objectionable posts on Facebook. In Lakhimpur Kheri Sameer Ali and Abdul Ashiq were held for shouting slogan Pakistan Zindabad and writing pro-Pakistan posts on social media. In Baghpat, the district police authorities have booked Usman Zahid for putting anti-India content on social media and a team of cops is out to nab him. The police authorities claim that the action is being taken not only against those who posted objectionable content on social media but also those anti-social elements who commented on such objectionable posts and shared them as well. The police authorities are also suspecting the role of toolkit behind such posts and a thorough investigation is on. On the other hand, Uttar Pradesh Textile Industry Traders Association has given a call to boycott textiles imported from China and Turkiye as both the countries supported Pakistan openly during the recent military face-off between the two neighbours in the aftermath of Pahalgam terror killings. As per the Association sources, a delegation would soon meet Raskha Mantri Rajnath Singh seeking a ban on the textile trade with China and Turkiye. Associations president Ashok Motiyani said that Indian traders import textile from China and Turkiye substantially giving a respectable chunk of revenue to the two terror-supporting countries. As Turkiye and China are openly siding with the enemy country, there is no need to have trade relations with them, says Anil Bajaj, the general secretary of the Association. The scale of textile trade with the two countries could be assessed from the fact that in Lucknow only, the textile traders do a business worth Rs 200 crore per month by importing clothes from Turkiye and China.
'Food adulteration is a social crime,' says UP CM Yogi; calls for public shaming of offenders
LUCKNOW: Launching a renewed crackdown on those involved in food adulteration and the sale of counterfeit medicines, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday termed the menace a social crime, declaring that such acts would not be tolerated. In a strong deterrent measure, the CM called for the public identification of offenders by displaying their photos at major intersections to raise awareness and discourage others. Chairing a high-level review meeting of the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) department in Lucknow, Adityanath directed officials to take strict and decisive action against adulterators, fake medicine traders, and others under the states zero tolerance policy. He instructed that daily consumables such as oil, ghee, spices, milk, and cheese be tested rigorouslypreferably at production unitsto ensure quality. Special teams should be formed to carry out intensive checks of milk and dairy products with continuous monitoring, he said. Additionally, professional blood donors should be identified, and effective control should be established in this sector, he added. Public health is the state's top priority and it must be handled with full transparency and commitment. Officials informed the CM that the states network of food and drug laboratories had expanded significantly. Apart from six major divisions already in operation, new laboratories and offices have been established in Aligarh, Ayodhya, Azamgarh, Bareilly, Basti, Chitrakoot, Kanpur, Mirzapur, Moradabad, Prayagraj, Saharanpur, and Devi Patan divisions. Laboratory buildings in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, and Jhansi have also been upgraded, while three modern microbiology labs have been set up in Lucknow, Meerut, and Varanasi. These facilities are equipped for testing microorganisms, protozoa, viruses, bacteria, mycotoxins, and other pathogens. Testing is already underway in Lucknow and Meerut. The Chief Minister suggested the creation of a Corpus Fund to support the operation and maintenance of these laboratories. To tackle the fake drug trade effectively, Adityanath directed improved coordination between FSDA and police authorities to ensure better enforcement and drug quality checks. For transparency in the food safety process, FSDA has implemented a password-protected barcode system, allowing confidential and impartial sample analysis. Each sample is digitally tested by scientists and validated only after senior official approval. To boost public involvement, the department has introduced a mobile app called Food Safety Connect and a toll-free number (1800-180-5533). The CM instructed that a complaint be considered resolved only after the complainant expresses satisfaction. Significant progress has also been reported in the pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing sectors. Over the past three years, investment proposals worth 1,470 crore have been approved, generating direct employment for more than 3,340 people. There has also been a notable increase in pharmaceutical units, medical device production, blood banks, and retail medicine sellers across the state.
Bird flu scare: Death of a tigress lead to closure of zoos in Uttar Pradesh
LUCKNOW: The death of a tigress in Gorakhpur zoo led to the closure of Lucknow, Kanpur and Gorakhpur zoos along with Etawah Lion Safari for a week on Tuesday evening following the bird flu scare in the state zoos. The decision to shut the zoos came after the death of a tigress Shakti at the Gorakhpur zoo as bird flu was confirmed as the cause of the death of feline. Meanwhile, all the Tiger reserves, including Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in Lakhimpur Kheri, Amangarh Tiger Reserve in Bijnore, Ranipur Tiger Reserve in Chitrakoot and Suhelva Tiger Reserve in Balrampur, in the state have been directed to be on high alert. The wildlife authorities got alerted after the death of tigress Shakti at Gorakhpur zoo on May 7. Its viscera samples were sent to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal, which confirmed bird flu as the cause of death on Tuesday. The tigress, Shakti, was over two years old and was brought to Gorakhpur after her rescue from Lakhimpur Kheris Mailani in May, 2024. Also, the viscera examination of the tigress by NIHSAD confirmed the presence of a rare Vibrio bacterial infection. This bacterium, typically found in aquatic life including fish and seabirds, is a potential risk of spreading H5N1 (avian influenza) through direct contact. Infection in several big cat species, including tigers, leopards, and others is common as they feed on infected poultry carcasses. Cats are also prone to infection because of their risk of exposure to poultry or wild birds, say the wild life experts. Moreover, female wolf Bhairavi also succumbed at the Gorakhpur zoo and its viscera samples were sent to IVRI Bareilly. Bhairavi's results are awaited. Meanwhile, a sick tiger named Pataudi was recently transferred to the Kanpur zoo, raising concerns about the potential spread of the virus there. The monitoring of all animals in the zoo is being done. They are being checked for symptoms of bird flu or other illnesses. Keepers have been made aware of the symptoms, said the senior forest official. According to Anuradha Vemuri, the principal chief conservator of forest-Wildlife (PCCF-Wildlife), the highest protocol was already in place. The zoos in Lucknow, Kanpur and Gorakhpur districts and the lion safari in Etawah shall remain closed for a week, she said. In a late Tuesday evening message to the staff of tiger reserves, senior forest officials asked them to keep a watch on the behaviour of animals on their premises and report if any of them fell sick or died. Meanwhile, Chief minister Yogi Adityanath, taking cognizance of the scare, directed the wildlife authorities to enforce maximum vigilance in all zoos in Uttar Pradesh to check the spread of H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu). As per an official statement, the CM chaired a high-level meeting saying the safety of protected animals and birds in zoos, bird sanctuaries, national parks, wetland areas and cow shelters must be treated as the topmost priority. He instructed officials to take all necessary preventive measures promptly and strictly in accordance with the guidelines issued by both the central and state governments to curb the possible spread of the infection. As a preventive strategy, Yogi ordered regular sanitization of zoo premises and the use of blow torching where needed. He also emphasized mandatory health screenings of all wild animals and birds, along with strict inspection of their food to prevent any contamination. The CM directed that all zoo staff be fully aware about avian influenza and equipped with PPE kits and other essential safety gear. He further said that staff duties within enclosures be assigned according to the level of associated risk. He called for strict monitoring of all poultry farms in line with safety protocols and tight control over the movement of poultry products. He directed the health department to assess the potential impact of bird flu on humans to prevent any risk of transmission to the public. The CM said that zoo authorities should be in regular contact with institutions like the Central Zoo Authority, National Centre for Disease Control, ministry of health, department of fisheries and dairy, and the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, to seek advice and implement necessary action accordingly. At the same time, Gorakhpur health officials had collected blood samples from over 100 staff members of the Zoo, especially, those who were in touch with the Tigress Shakti. Their reports are expected by Wednesday, said Dr Yogesh Singh, the veterinary doctor at the Gorakhpur Zoo. He added that the entire zoo premises was sanitized. Dr Singh maintained that all animals, approximately 300 in number, present in Gorakhpur Zoo, were healthy and showed no signs of infection during their examination conducted on Tuesday.
UP: Govt closes Etawah lion safari, zoos in Lucknow, Kanpur, Gorakhpur following bird flu outbreak
The Uttar Pradesh government ordered the closure of Etawah Lion Safari and zoos in Lucknow, Kanpur, and Gorakhpur for seven days after bird flu was confirmed in a dead tigress at Gorakhpur's Shaheed Ashfaqulla Khan Zoological Park.
Ensure housing for underprivileged, medical care for those in need: UP CM to officials
GORAKHPUR (UP), May 12: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday directed officials to ensure housing for the underprivileged and medical care for those in need, according to a statement. Issuing the instruction during the Janata Darshan held in front of Mahant Digvijaynath Smriti Bhawan at Gorakhpurs Gorakhnath Temple, he said, Include all deprived eligible individuals under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana to ensure permanent housing for them, and also see that no needy person is denied treatment [] The post Ensure housing for underprivileged, medical care for those in need: UP CM to officials appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Adityanath holds 'Janta Darshan' at Gorakhnath temple
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed public grievances at a Janta Darshan in Gorakhpur and lauded the BrahMos missile unit in Lucknow, emphasizing its role in bolstering India's defense capabilities. He asserted that weapons manufactured in Lucknow would deter enemies, particularly Pakistan, amidst ongoing military operations.
Development possible only in a secure environment: UP CM Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated security enables prosperity. He laid the foundation for Shri Paramhansa Yogananda Janmasthali Smriti Bhavan in Gorakhpur. The memorial will cost Rs 27.68 crore. Adityanath criticized previous governments for corruption. He declared Pakistan a terror state. India will manufacture BrahMos missile in Lucknow. The memorial will honor Paramhansa Yogananda's legacy and global impact.
Man Shoots Two for Fat-Shaming at Community Feast in Gorakhpur,Arrested
Arjun Chauhan opens fire on two men after they mocked his weight by calling him 'Motu'; both victims are out of danger.
Fat-shamed and called 'motu,' man in Uttar Pradesh shoots at guests, then THIS happened
A man allegedly shot at two persons for fat-shaming him during a feast in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur district, local police said. The incident occurred on Thursday and a complaint was lodged at Khajni police station the following day. Read on to know more.
Civil defence volunteers rehearse emergency response in Lucknow ahead of nationwide mock drill
LUCKNOW: A day before the scheduled mock drill mandated by the Union government, civil defence volunteers conducted a rehearsal at the Lucknow police lines on Tuesday to strengthen emergency preparedness. Meanwhile, UP DGP Prashant Kumar, on Tuesday, said that comprehensive civil defence mock drills would be conducted across all districts on Wednesday in compliance of the instructions received from the Government of India. The exercise, which involved around 200 civil defence volunteers, was aimed at training volunteers in managing large-scale emergencies and responding effectively to potential missile or air attacks. According to Chief Warden, Civil Defence Lucknow, Amarnath Mishra, the participants demonstrated coordinated responses to sirens, evacuation procedures, and protective measures designed to minimise panic and chaos during emergencies. The drill focused on practical techniques to protect civilians during missile strikes and air attacks, along with educating the public on how to safeguard themselves in such situations, Mishra added. The development comes a day after the Union Home Ministry's directives to states to conduct mock drills on May 7 to enhance civil defence preparedness. The Union Home Ministry asked the states to operationalise air raid warning sirens and train civilians to protect themselves in the event of a hostile attack. The states have also been directed to update and rehearse evacuation plans, crash blackout measures, and early camouflaging of vital plants and installations. Interacting with media persons, the UP DGP Prashant Kumar said that the Centre had identified 19 districts-- one placed in Category 1, two in Category 2 and the remaining 16 in Category 3-- for the exercise. Bulandshahr in western UP has been kept in Category 1; Agra, Kanpur, Lucknow, Bakshi Ka Talab, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Meerut, Prayagraj, Moradabad, Bareilly, Mathura, Ghaziabad, Jhansi, Saharanpur, Sarsawan, and Chandauli are there in Category 2; Baghpat and Muzaffarnagar, both western UP districts, have been kept in Category 3. However, keeping the preparedness in mind and also considering the local sensitivities, the state government has decided to conduct the mock drill across all the state districts, said the DGP. He explained that the exercise would involve coordinated participation from multiple agencies, including the police administration, fire services, and disaster response agencies, to cope with disasters and other critical situations. The mock drill is imperative to ensure better coordination and readiness among all response agencies, said Prashant Kumar. Meanwhile, DG Civil Defence, Abhay Prasad also confirmed the instructions received from the Centre, explaining preparations were already underway to equip civilians with the knowledge and readiness needed in case of any future conflict. He said the mock drill would be conducted between 7 pm to 9 pm on Wednesday. At present, the state Civil Defence department has offices in 15 districts but covers 26 districts through its network. As part of the initiative, an assessment of emergency medical infrastructure, response time, and coordination between various agencies would be assessed in the event of mass casualties and large-scale evacuations. The drill would also foster greater public awareness and resilience in times of national crisis, said a senior state government official.
UP woman ends life after triple talaq over phone
A woman allegedly facing continuous harassment for dowry by her in-laws died by suicide in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur after getting a phone call from her husband who gave her 'triple talaq', police said on Thursday.
Woman dies by suicide after triple talaq over phone, cop suspended for inaction
Gorakhpur: A woman allegedly facing continuous harassment for dowry by her in-laws died by suicide in Uttar Pradeshs Gorakhpur after getting a phone call from her husband who gave her triple talaq, police said on Thursday. Police suspended a sub-inspector and ordered a departmental inquiry for failing to lodge a case on a complaint regarding 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 woman dies by suicide after husband gives triple talaq over phone; cop suspended for inaction
GORAKHPUR: A woman allegedly facing continuous harassment for dowry by her in-laws died by suicide in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur after getting a phone call from her husband who gave her 'triple talaq', police said on Thursday. Police suspended a sub-inspector and ordered a departmental inquiry for failing to lodge a case on a complaint regarding dowry harassment, they said. Saniya allegedly ended her life after a call from her husband -- who lives in Maharashtra -- on Monday evening. She returned to her maternal home in Gorakhpur on April 26. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Gaurav Grover suspended Sub-Inspector Jay Prakash Singh for failing to act on an earlier complaint lodged by the victims family. According to police officials, Saniyas mother, Asiya, had approached the Chauri Chaura police station alleging dowry harassment by her in-laws. SI Singh allegedly dismissed the complaint and refused to register a case. An internal inquiry led by Additional SP North Jitendra Kumar Srivastava later confirmed that Saniya had indeed visited the station, but no case was filed. Taking serious note of the lapse, the SSP ordered a departmental inquiry and placed the officer under suspension. An FIR has been lodged against eight persons, including Saniya's husband Salauddin, who is a resident of Maharashtras Rasayani area. The FIR states that Salauddin pronounced triple talaq over a phone call on Monday evening and allegedly abused Saniya during the call. Distressed by the incident, she took her own life later that night, it said. The complainant said her daughter married Salauddin on August 7, 2023, and a dowry was given as per the family's demands. However, Saniya was allegedly subjected to repeated harassment by her husband, his mother Saira, sisters-in-law Aasiya, Khushboo, and Rozi, and brothers-in-law Zia-ul-Auddin and Balauddin. Despite several attempts to resolve the matter, the harassment continued, she said. Salauddin had at one point arranged a separate accommodation for Saniya but later abandoned her. She returned to her maternal home in Gorakhpur on April 26, the complaint said. Asiya added that Saniya continued to messages through her younger sisters phone. Unable to cope with the mental trauma, Saniya took the extreme step, she said. Police said a detailed probe is underway in the matter.
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Six killed as car rams into tree in Uttar Pradesh
GORAKHPUR: Six people were killed and two injured when their car rammed into a tree in Kushinagar district of Uttar Pradesh, police said on Monday. They said the incident took place at Shukla Bhujauli crossing under the Nebua Naurangia police station area late on Sunday night when the occupants of the car were going to Devgaon village to attend a wedding. After receiving information about the incident, police reached the spot immediately and rushed the occupants of the car to hospital with the help of locals, officials said. Doctors declared six of them dead on arrival while the remaining two are undergoing treatment, they said. Senior police officials visited the accident spot and met the injured, whose identity is yet to be established, at the hospital.
Ensure timely admission, proper treatment for every patient: Yogi
GORAKHPUR, Apr 20: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday reaffirmed his commitment to compassionate governance at the Janata Darshan held at Gorakhnath Temple during his visit to Gorakhpur. On the second day of his public outreach, the CM patiently heard grievances of around 300 people at Mahant Digvijaynath Smriti Bhawan, assuring each of swift and transparent resolution. No one needs to worry. Every problem will be resolved with care and transparency, he said. During Janata Darshan, a woman approached the [] The post Ensure timely admission, proper treatment for every patient: Yogi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Two killed, 15 injured as bus hits stationary truck in UP's Basti
BASTI: Two people were killed and 15 others injured when a double-decker bus hit a stationary truck on the National Highway 28 in Basti district late last night, police said on Saturday. According to police, the incident occurred near the Vikramjot crossing in the Chhawani Police Station area around midnight. Police said the speeding double-decker bus (registration number RJ 27 AP 9558) travelling from Gorakhpur to Lucknow rammed into the rear side of the truck parked on the roadside at the Vikramjot crossing by its driver after its broke down. The bus hit the truck with such force that the bus' front portion was badly mangled, and two people died while several passengers received serious injuries, the police said. The truck, coming from the Gorakhpur side, developed some fault after which the driver parked it on the roadside near a shop, owned by Santosh Kumar. The Police said the impact of the crash was so intense that passengers were thrown about inside the bus, and some suffered multiple injuries. The local police, led by Vikramjot outpost in-charge Ritesh Singh, rushed to the spot and took the injured to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Vikramjot. Fourteen people, including children and elderly passengers from Bihar and Rajasthan, were reported injured in the crash. Among the injured were residents of Gopalganj, Siwan, Motihari, and other districts of Bihar, as well as a few from Rajasthan. Many had sustained severe injuries and were later referred to the Medical College in Darshan Nagar, Ayodhya, for further treatment. Seven of them are said to be in critical condition, the police said. Police confirmed that two people died on the spot due to the impact, though their identities have yet to be established. Authorities said they are continuing with further legal proceedings in the case.
NIA court sentences Maoist operative to nine years in jail for carrying out anti-national activities
LUCKNOW: A special NIA court sentenced Rajendra Munda, an active member of banned Communist Party of India (Maoist), to nine years of imprisonment for conspiring against the nation and attempting to disrupt India's unity, integrity, and sovereignty here on late Thursday. Moreover, Special NIA court Judge Hussain Ahmad Ansari also imposed a fine of Rs 43,000 on the convict. As per Government Counsel MK Singh, Rajendra Mundas conviction was done under Sections 121 A (conspiracy) of IPC and different sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). According to the government counsel, the case dates back to 2010 when multiple members of the banned Maoist outfit and its frontal organisations were arrested in Gorakhpur, Kanpur, and Prayagraj. Several others, however, managed to escape, prompting the authorities to keep a close watch on absconding accused. According to officials, Munda was attempting to meet his sister Hiramani Munda alias Asha, a fellow Maoist operative who was arrested and lodged in Gorakhpur jail. On receiving intelligence inputs, the UP Special Task Force (STF), apprehended Rajendra Munda near Shani Mandir on Station Road in Gorakhpur. Munda was arrested with Maoist literature and anti-national propaganda material. As per the sources, during the interrogation, Munda disclosed that Asha and her husband Balraj alias Baccha Prasad Singh both arrested from Kanpur were associated with the Maoist organisation. He admitted to aiding them in organisational activities and said he was planning to visit Asha in jail before fleeing to Bihar. Munda also revealed that he was inducted into the outfit about one-and-a-half years ago through his sister Asha.
Six dead as sudden rain, thunderstorm hit UP; CM calls for survey on crop losses
LUCKNOW: Six lives were lost due to a lightning strike as the weather took a turn resulting in a thunderstorm accompanied by heavy rains, strong winds with hail storm at certain places across UP on Thursday. Though people got some relief from sweltering heat wave like conditions, farmers suffered losses due to damage to standing and harvested crops in the fields. As per the IMD sources, such weather conditions are likely to continue for next three days in the state. The skies were shrouded with dark clouds since Thursday morning in state capital Lucknow, Kanpur, Gorakhpur, NCR along with 25 cities across the state. The districts of the Terai region, including Bahraich, Pilibhit and Lakhimpur Kheri had a hailstorm followed by heavy rains destroying the standing crop of wheat and mango. Officials at the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the weather took the turn after the Westerly winds from the Arabian Sea and easterly from the Bay of Bengal collided. While the actual assessment of the loss and damage to crops would take time, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered a quick survey of the damage to the crops and asked officials to conduct field visits for the same. The CM issued orders for all District Magistrates, SDMs, and Tehsildars to visit the affected areas immediately and carry out a detailed survey so that the compensation against the damages can be disbursed directly to the farmers' accounts within 24 hours. He warned the district administrations against negligence and laxity. Following the survey, compensation for crop losses will be provided by the Revenue Department in collaboration with insurance companies. Additionally, the Relief Commissioner Bhanu Chandra Goswami issued an alert due to the ongoing bad weather urging people to step out of their homes only when absolutely necessary. Moreover, the Relief Commissioner asked the DMs, SDMs and Tehsildars, to upload the field survey reports over damage to the crops on the department's portal as soon as possible. It is important to note that compensation will only be provided to farmers whose crops suffered more than 33 percent damage due to floods, hailstorms, and unseasonal rains. Meanwhile, the mango growers of Lucknows mango belt, Malihabad and adjoining Barabanki sounded concerned for the crop as thunderstorms caused the immature fruit to fall, leading to some losses. However, the rain, mango growers said, would certainly help the fruit increase its size and sweetness. Malihabad produces Dussehri, Langda, Lucknauva Safeda, and Chausa. Dussehri is the earliest ripening variety, followed by Langda, Lucknauva Safeda, and Chausa. At this stage, fruit has formed for every variety, but in different sizes. Since the thrust and speed of wind in Malihabad on Thursday were not very high, the windfall was not expected to be severe.
Adityanath inaugurates 13 development projects
GORAKHPUR (UP), Apr 7: India is emerging as a global leader because our growth trajectory is stronger than that of any other nation, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday. While inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of 13 development projects worth over Rs 91 crore at the Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology here, he said the country has witnessed resurgence as a global economic power under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is the [] The post Adityanath inaugurates 13 development projects appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Ethanol to empower farmers, drive nations progress: Yogi
GORAKHPUR, Apr 6: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday inaugurated the Keyaan Distillery Plant in Sahjanwa, and while extending greetings on the occasion of Ram Navami, he congratulated the people on launching a new industrial venture under the GIDA (Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority) framework. The CM emphasised that the 30-acre facility will produce ethanol from grains, an initiative poised to benefit the nation and its farmers. He said that the plant is not a liquor manufacturing unit but a dedicated [] The post Ethanol to empower farmers, drive nations progress: Yogi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CM Yogi performs 'Kanya Pujan' at Gorakhanth Temple in Gorakhpur, watch!
Rush at UP temples on Ram Navami; security beefed up
Temples across Uttar Pradesh were packed with devotees on Sunday for Ram Navami, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath leading prayers at the Gorakhnath Temple. Heavy crowds were witnessed at temples in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, and Varanasi, where security was heightened. In Gorakhpur, Adityanath performed the traditional kanya pujan ritual, while in Varanasi, a 51-foot statue of Lord Ram has become a major attraction. The festival was celebrated with enthusiastic fervor across the state.
UP temples warm with devotees on Ram Navami, security beefed across state
Lucknow/Varanasi/Gorakhpur: Temples were swarmed with people across the state on Sunday for Ram Navami amid tight security, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath leading prayers at the Gorakhnath Temple. In Lucknow, a heavy rush was witnessed at the famous Chandrika Devi, Mankameshwar, Kali Bari, and Sailani Mata temples. Police force is alert and elaborate security arrangements 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 .
The ministry, in the reply, explained that the Shahganj-Azamgarh stretch of Shahganj-Azamgarh-Mau is situated in the area falling under Lalganj parliamentary constituency and is already connected
UP government to develop database of industrial authorities in state
LUCKNOW: In a bid to expedite the process of industrial development by removing bottle necks, the state government is contemplating developing a comprehensive database of all major industrial authorities in Uttar Pradesh. Invest UP, the nodal agency for attracting and tracking investments, is set to create this extensive database to enhance transparency in the land allotment process. As per the official spokesperson, Invest UP would also provide real-time insights into the status of vacant and allotted plots, the establishment of industries, and the implementation progress of various projects across multiple industrial authorities in the state. This initiative would encompass key industrial authorities, including: Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA), Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA), Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA), Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority, New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA), Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority (GIDA), and Satharia Industrial Development Authority (SIDA), said the official spokesperson. A detailed land bank analysis would be conducted across these authorities. Skilled survey agencies would be appointed to map the occupancy status of allotted plots, track the progress of industrial units, and assess vacant plots, ensuring a data-driven approach to industrial planning and development. The spokespersons said that Invest UP would oversee the entire database creation process to ensure seamless and transparent land allocation. The appointed survey agencies would conduct onsite and offsite monitoring of industrial land, compile detailed reports on unit operations, construction, and development activities on industrial plots, ensure industrial land was used strictly for its intended purpose and report any violations, and facilitate comparative efficiency studies across different authorities, expediting the transparent allotment of vacant industrial plots. The intent to implement the database system is to reinforce Yogi governments commitment to industrial expansion, investment facilitation, and transparent governance, paving the way for UP becoming an industrial hub.
Bugbear for opposition leaders, ex-ED chief Sanjay Mishra now dons new hat as economic advisor
NEW DELHI: A bugbear for many opposition leaders, one of the longest serving Enforcement Directorate (ED) chiefs Sanjay Mishra has been summoned by the government again -- this time as a full-time member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. Mishra, a 1984-batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, excelled in matters relating to income tax. This drew the attention of former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley who brought him to the ministry as his private secretary soon after the NDA government came to power in 2014. His proximity to Jaitley earned him a position in the all-powerful Enforcement Directorate as its chief. Initially, he was given charge as an interim arrangement for three months in October 2018, but subsequently he was made full-time director. In bureaucratic circles, Mishra is credited with investigating several high-profile income tax cases, while being posted in the Delhi circle. He also held the position of chief commissioner of Income Tax in Delhi before moving to the ED. Mishra hogged the limelight as under him, the ED, which enforces the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), launched an aggressive probe against several high-profile politicians and dignitaries, including the Congress' Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadras husband Robert Vadra. It also initiated action against Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference leaders Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah. During his tenure as the ED chief, the agency got approval for the extradition of fugitives such as Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi and arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari. The agency had also arrested persons accused of money laundering such as former Yes Bank managing director and chief executive officer Rana Kapoor and ICICI Bank former MD-CEO Chanda Kochhars husband Deepak Kochhar under Mishras stewardship. Mishras tenure as the ED chief came to an end in September 2023 after the Supreme Court's intervention. Earlier, in an order issued on November 13, 2020, the government had modified his appointment letter retrospectively and replaced his term with three years. On November 17, 2021, the government again extended his tenure for a period of one year till November 18, 2022. The extension came days after the government introduced an ordinance that allowed the directors of ED and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to occupy the office for up to five years. On November 18, 2022, the Centre again extended Mishras tenure till November 18, 2023. Soon after the ordinance was brought in, a series of petitions were filed before the Supreme Court by Congress and TMC functionaries like Randeep Singh Surjewala and Saket Gokhale, challenging the amendments. However, the government had told the Supreme Court that it had extended Mishra's tenure in public interest as various cases were at a crucial juncture and required proper and expeditious disposal for which it was necessary to ensure the continuity of officers. It also defended its decision to extend Mishras tenure in the ED on the grounds that India's evaluation by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) was still pending. Under the FATF, a countrys systems and processes aimed at combating money laundering and terror financing are evaluated by peer countries for implementation and effectiveness. Born in a middle class family in Lucknow, Mishras first posting was in Gorakhpur as assistant director in the Income Tax department. Besides taxation, he has a keen interest in understanding the nexus between politics and business, as well as matters related to economics and foreign currency.
UP saw more development in last 8 years than in 70 years before that: CM Adityanath
GORAKHPUR (UP), Mar 25 : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday that his government has ensured more development of the state in the last eight years than achieved in 70 years before that. He said that his government replaced the previous administrations policy of one district, one mafia with one district, one medical college, transforming the lives of people across the state. Speaking at an event in Gorakhpur, marking eight years of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance [] The post UP saw more development in last 8 years than in 70 years before that: CM Adityanath appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
