Jhansi witnessed a historic Republic Day parade led entirely by women police personnel for the first time. This powerful display of 253 officers marching in unison marked a significant milestone for women's leadership and courage within the Uttar Pradesh Police, echoing the spirit of Rani Lakshmibai and redefining tradition.
Wife Kills Husband With Brothers Help, Hires Killers
Sreenu was attacked after chilli powder was thrown into his eyes. Jhansi and her brother allegedly stabbed him with a knife brought in their car, killing him on the spot.
1st South Asian Agroforestry & Trees Outside Forests Congress to be hosted from (5th-7th) February 2026 Crucial Three-Day Congress For Collective Deliberation on agroforestry for enhanced climate resiliency and agricultural livelihoods In a bid to amplify agroforestrys contribution in India, the Centre for International Forestry Research - International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is all set to host TREESCAPES, the first South Asian Agroforestry & Trees Outside Forests Congress from (5th - 7th) February 2026 at the National Agricultural Science Complex (NASC), Pusa Campus in New Delhi. With a vision to establish Agroforestry and Trees Outside Forests (TOF) as mainstream and scalable solution s supporting climate-resilient landscapes, sustainable livelihoods, and economic growth across South Asia ,the three-day regional congress will bring together policymakers, researchers, industry leaders, civil society, farmers, and youth from across South Asia to exchange knowledge, showcase best practices, and deliberate on innovative solutions to mainstream and scale AF-TOF systems in the South Asian region in the esteemed presence ofShivraj Singh Chouhan, Honble Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, Madan Prasad Pariyar, Honble Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Government of Nepal, Ahmed Hassan Did i , Honble Minister of State for Agriculture and Animal Welfare, Republic of Maldives, Rao Narbir Singh, Honble Minister, Environment, Forest and Wildlife, Government of Haryana and other dignitaries. Speaking on the need for such a Congress, Mr. Manoj Dabas, India Country Director, CIFOR-ICRAF stated, Tree-based systems account for 19.3% of the countrys carbon stocks and could help abate over 2 billion tonnes of CO equivalent by 2030. This is just a fraction of the potential. With 86.1% of Indian farmers classified as marginal, unlocking this potential will depend on aligning carbon finance frameworks and policy instruments with Indias fragmented landholdings and locally adapted agroforestry practices. India is already importing more than 7 billion USD worth of wood and wood-based products from other countries, with a CAGR of 15%. This needs to change. With TREESCAPES 2026, we at CIFOR-ICRAF aim to spearhead dialogue on more effective implementation of agro-forestry in India and chart a collective pathway for mainstreaming AF-TOF systems across the region in line with Indias climate and net-zero goals. TREESCAPES 2026 aims to highlight the policy, regulatory, and institutional gaps related to agroforestry and Trees Outside Forests. Through various panel discussions and thematic sessions, the Congress will facilitate various dialogues on scaling agroforestry and Trees Outside Forests using digital tools, water-secure landscape approaches, and farmer-led innovation while simultaneously deliberating on crucial aspects of financing, certification, and value chains, in addition to climate and ecosystem services, seed and genetic systems, bioeconomy opportunities, and carbon finance mechanisms to make tree-based systems viable at scale across South Asia. According to The State of Food and Agriculture 2025 (FAO), nearly 1.7 billion people globally live in regions where crop yields are declining due to human-induced land degradation, posing a direct concern to agricultural productivity and food security. In India, agroforestry is emerging as a critical response to this challenge, offering measurable gains for climate mitigation, rural resilience, and farmer incomes. From a South Asian lens, agroforestry has helped reduce deforestation across Southeast Asia by an estimated 250,319 hectares (618,552 acres) per year between 2015 and 2023, preventing between 43.3 million and 74.4 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually, as per a study published in Nature Sustainability. The benefits of agroforestry far outweigh its cons, especially where a country like India is concerned. A 9-year study by ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) in Eastern India found in 2025, that one-acre farms under agroforestry sequestered up to 154.5 megagrams (Mg) of carbon dioxide equivalent over nine years, while maintaining food production and generating substantial income for farming families. TREESCAPES 2026 is being organised jointly by CIFOR-ICRAF and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), with the ICAR-Central Agroforestry Research Institute (CAFRI), Jhansi, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), and the Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal, as Organising Partners. The Thematic Partners for TREESCAPES 2026 include GIZ, Haryana Forest Development Corporation, ITC Limited, The Nature Conservancy, Intellecap, International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Indian Society of Agroforestry, and IORA Ecological Solutions. The National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) and the Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS) are the Knowledge Partners in the Congress. With Indias push towards a green economy in sync with its 2070 net-zero goals buoyed by the countrys reforestation drive (recently driven by Gujarat), TREESCAPES 2026 positions itself as a pivotal platform in encouraging further effective implementation of agroforestry as a means of increasing tree cover and improving farmers incomes and livelihoods as we move towards a more climate-resilient future. www.cifor-icraf.org/event/treescapes-2026/speakers AboutCIFOR-ICRAF www.cifor-icraf.org ), harnesses the power of trees, forests and agroforestry landscapes to address the most pressing global challenges of our time - biodiversity loss, climate change, food security, livelihoods and inequality. CIFOR and ICRAF are CGIAR Research Centers. CIFOR-ICRAF delivers demand-driven evidence of the ways trees can revitalize both landscapes and livelihoods. Born of the merger of the most trusted research organizations on forests, trees and agroforestry - the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) - CIFOR-ICRAF harnesses a combined 70 years of expertise and extensive partnership networks across Africa, Asia and Latin America. www.cifor-icraf.org/event/treescapes-2026 .
Jhansi: Retired Man Kills, Burns Live-in Partner, Keeps Remains In Blue Box
The brutal murder came to light on Sunday following the alertness of a loader driver while the accused were attempting to dispose of the remains in the blue box.
Married UP Man Kills Live-In Partner, Puts Body In Box, Burns It
A retired railway employee allegedly killed his 35-year-old live-in partner, stuffed her body into a metal trunk and set it on fire in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi earlier this month.
Food Authority Seizes 7,210 Kg Of Adulterated Ghee In Uttar Pradesh
The food safety authority shared updates on recent raids and inspections carried out in Kasganj and Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh, as well as in Ponda, Goa.
Passion, Betrayal And Murder: What Led To Jhansi's Woman Auto Driver Killing
Mukesh told police that he had been in a relationship with Anita seven years ago and had married her in a temple, but she later ended relationship after falling for another man.
Affair, Betrayal, Revenge Behind Jhansi's 1st Woman Auto Driver's Killing
A love affair, a betrayal, and a plan for revenge have emerged as the motive behind the sensational murder of the first woman auto driver in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi.
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released the admit card for the ANM main examination 2026, scheduled for January 11, 2026. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website for the recruitment of 5,272 Health Worker (Female) posts. The exam will be held in Bareilly, Lucknow, and Jhansi.
Jhansis First Woman Auto Driver Shot Dead; Police Probe Fallout With Ex-Lover
Anita Chaudhary, Jhansis first woman auto-rickshaw driver, was shot dead after she ended her relationship with Mukesh Jha. Police named Mukesh as the main accused.
Who Is GST Officer Prabha Bhandari Allegedly Caught Accepting Rs 70 Lakh Bribe?
On December 18, a CGST team led by Bhandari conducted a raid at Jai Durga Hardware in Jhansi's Jhokan Bagh locality on allegations of tax evasion involving nearly Rs 13 crore
No Entry With Mask, CCTVs: Jhansi Jewellers Tighten Security Amid Rising Gold, Silver Prices
Jewellers in Jhansi's Sipri Bazaar now ban entry to people with covered faces to prevent thefts as gold and silver prices rise.
Faridabad gang rape: Woman was assaulted inside ambulance, say police
The two accused, one from Mathura in Uttar Pradesh and the other from Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh, have been arrested and sent to judicial custody
CBI crackdown: Jhansi CGST officials caught taking Rs 70 lakh bribe; Rs 1.60 crore seized
The CBI has busted a bribery ring within the Jhansi CGST office, arresting five individuals, including a deputy commissioner, two superintendents, an advocate, and a company owner. Officials were allegedly demanding Rs 1.5 crore for favourable treatment in GST evasion cases. A trap operation led to the recovery of Rs 1.60 crore in cash, jewellery, and valuables.
ISRO completes qualification tests of drogue parachutes critical for Gaganyaan crew module
BENGALURU: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday announced the successful completion of a series of qualification tests for the drogue parachutes, a critical component of the deceleration system for the Gaganyaan Crew Module. The tests were conducted on December 18 and 19, 2025, at the Rail Track Rocket Sled facility of the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory in Chandigarh. According to ISRO researchers, the test series involved a total of ten parachutes of four different types. The descent sequence began with two apex separation parachutes, which remove the protective cover of the parachute compartments. This was followed by the deployment of two drogue parachutes that stabilise and slow down the Crew Module. Upon the release of the drogue parachutes, three pilot parachutes were deployed to extract the three main parachutes, which further reduce the modules speed to ensure a safe touchdown. They explained that the deployment of the drogue parachutes is a crucial part of the system, as these parachutes play a vital role in stabilising the Crew Module and reducing its velocity to a safe level during re-entry into Earths orbit and during splashdown. The objective of this specific test series was to rigorously evaluate the performance and reliability of the drogue parachutes under extreme conditions. We have achieved all the test objectives and have confirmed their robustness even under the situation of significant variation in flight conditions, the researchers said. Earlier in August, ISRO conducted the first Integrated Air Drop Test to ensure the safety of crew recovery as part of the Gaganyaan mission. Another test on the main parachutes for the Gaganyaan Crew Module was conducted in November at the Babina Field Firing Range in Jhansi. This test was part of the Integrated Main Parachute Drop Test to ascertain the qualification of the parachute system for the mission. In July, the ISRO team also carried out service module propulsion system hot tests to verify and ascertain the performance of engines and thrusters in space, particularly during boosting and de-boosting phases.
Dalit youth assaulted, forced to strip at gunpoint in UP
Jhansi: Police arrested three in Uttar Pradeshs Jhansi for brutally assaulting a Dalit youth with slippers, sticks, and even forced him to strip on gunpoint, all while they recorded the assault on camera. The incident took place on November 22, while the video surfaced on December 5, which shows four men assaulting the youth repeatedly 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: Train seat dispute turns into terror alert as man claims passengers are terrorists
Jhansi: A terror alert on the AmritsarVisakhapatnam Hirakund Express triggered intensive checking at the Jhansi railway station on Sunday. However, the alert allegedly stemmed from a dispute over seating rather than any real threat, officials said. Superintendent of Police (SP), Railway Vipul Kumar Srivastava, said the Railway Protection Force (RPF) control room received information that 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 .
Bowenpally Murder Case: Cops Arrest 9 From Hyderabad
According to the police, Satyanarayana had threatened to kill Jhansi Ranis relatives, who were witnesses in the murder case, if they testified against him in court.
India's First, Largest 3D Concrete Printed Military Insignia Entrance Arch Unveiled in Jhansi
This first-of-its-kind architectural marvel is not just a gateway, it is a statement. Measuring 5.7m x 3.2m x 5.4m, the entrance is built using Simpliforges cutting-edge robotic armbased 3D concrete printing technology, marking a significant leap forward in defence-focused construction innovation.
5 killed after speeding SUV collides with tractor on Gwalior-Jhansi highway
The bodies of the victims have been sent for post-mortem examination at the district hospital. Preliminary reports indicate that some of the deceased belong to the Rajawat family from Adityapuram, while verification of the others is ongoing.
Passersby immediately rushed the two to the hospital, where the man was declared dead on arrival and the woman received immediate treatment.
30-Year-Old Was Bowling, Stopped To Have Water. Then Collapsed And Died
A 30-year-old Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) development officer collapsed and died while playing cricket in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi Wednesday morning.
Three killed, five injured as SUV collides with UP roadways bus in Chitrakoot
CHITRAKOOT: Two minor brothers and their cousin were killed when their SUV collided with an Uttar Pradesh roadways bus on the Jhansi-Mirzapur National Highway here, police said on Monday. Five people were injured in the incident which occurred on Sunday night. Superintendent of Police (SP) Arun Kumar Singh said the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation bus collided with the SUV near Khokh village. Mohit (14), his brother Subhash (6) and their cousin Rohit (24), all residents of Garhiwa Majra Camp Ka Purwa village who were travelling in the SUV, were killed in the accident, he said. Shobha Devi (35), Abhilasha (15), Sandhya (8), Omkar (10) and Raja Bhaiya (36) were injured. They were rushed to the district hospital and later referred to Swaroop Rani Hospital in Prayagraj for treatment, the SP said. According to police, Raja Bhaiya and his family were returning home after attending a birthday celebration at his in-laws' house in Ainchwara village when the accident occurred. Both vehicles have been seized and the bodies have been sent for post-mortem, Singh said.
Reach out to distressed farmers, Congress urges Uttar Pradesh CM
Opposition parties call for State-wide survey, financial assistance after reports of suicide by a farmer in Jhansi due to stress over unseasonal rain destroying crop
Government encouraging only destructive development in Srikakulam, says Simhadri Jhansi
LUCKNOW: Issuing directives to the authorities of the Uttar Pradesh Industrial Expressway Development Authority (UPEIDA) to expedite work on the Ganga Expressway and complete the project by December this year, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asked officials to cancel land allotments in the UP Defence Industrial Corridor if investors fail to begin work within three years. He also ordered a transparent monitoring system to track land use and investor progress. Chairing a high-level review meeting of UPEIDA late Wednesday evening, CM Yogi said land allocations should not remain idle and that new facilities should be provided only where there is genuine development. If an investor fails to utilise the allotted land within three years, the allocation should automatically be cancelled, he said, cautioning officials against land hoarding and instructing them to ensure timely execution of projects. Officials were asked to set up a clear, accountable system to monitor progress and to grant further concessions only on demonstrable milestones. As per UPEIDA authorities, investment proposals worth about Rs 30,819 crore have been received for the defence corridor, and 5,039 acres of land have already been acquired. Several companies have begun operations at corridor sites, officials said. The CM also emphasised the establishment of skill development centres at every node Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Agra, Aligarh and Chitrakoot to train local youth for technical roles in defence production. Turning to road infrastructure, Yogi described expressways as the backbone of Uttar Pradeshs economy and urged officials to expedite work on the Ganga Expressway, directing that construction be completed by December. The review also covered proposed extensions, including the MeerutHaridwar, NoidaJewar and ChitrakootRewa link expressways, as well as new projects such as the Vindhya Expressway and the VindhyaPurvanchal link to improve connectivity between Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Varanasi, Chandauli and Sonbhadra. The meeting reviewed UPEIDAs time-bound plan to attract investment into industrial clusters and logistics parks along the expressways, including provision for reliable power and water, truck terminals, waystations, and health and emergency facilities. Officials said implementation would be closely monitored and linked to land-use milestones so that infrastructure and investment translate into jobs and regional development.
Jhansi Woman Thrown Off Terrace By Husband After Refusing Sex, Suffers Spinal Fracture
Teeja and her husband Mukesh, both residents of Siyavari village, married in 2022 after being caught meeting secretly by family members.
UP Man Tries To Force Wife To Have Sex, Throws Her Off Roof When She Resists
A 26-year-old woman has been thrown off the roof of a two-storey building in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi for refusing to have sex with her husband, who was trying to force himself on her.
Ex-Madhya Pradesh CM Uma Bharti eyes 2029 return via cow campaign
Uma Bharti, the former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, is gearing up for a dynamic return to the political arena with the launch of her 18-month cow protection initiative. This bold move not only hints at her ambitions for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections in Jhansi but also ignites conversations within the local BJP chapter.
UP Woman Sets Herself Ablaze After Husband Refuses to Let Her Visit Parental Home
30-year-old Aarti suffered severe burns following a domestic dispute; critical condition, under treatment at Jhansi Medical College
Goods train derails in Mathura; Delhi to Agra, Jhansi routes suspended; rescue teams on way
Uma Bharti says she is willing to contest 2029 Lok Sabha polls if Uttar Pradeshs Jhansi seat given
BHOPAL:Perhaps the lone politician from Madhya Pradesh who has won Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha polls from two states former Chief Minister Uma Bharti is willing to contest the 2029 LS polls, if the BJP fields her from Uttar Pradeshs Jhansi seat. I have told journalists in UPs Lalitpur district that Im ready to contest the 2029 Lok Sabha polls, if fielded by the party (BJP) from Jhansi, the 66-year-old saffron-clad politician posted on the social media platform X (formerly twitter) on Sunday. Importantly, the former Madhya Pradesh CM, who has been a cabinet minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government as well as the Narendra Modi 1.0 regime at the centre, has won six LS polls between 1989 and 2014 from three seats of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, including four times from Khajuraho, once from Bhopal (MP) and the last time in 2014 from UPs Jhansi seat. Not only has she won the Lok Sabha polls from both MP and UP, but also emerged victorious for the BJP in assembly polls from the two neighbouring states, including the Malhara seat of Chhatarpur district of MP in 2003 and the Charkhari seat in Mahoba district of UP in 2012. Earlier on Saturday, while interacting with journalists in Lalitpur (UP), Bharti had reportedly said, Bundelkhand, of which Jhansi is a part, is my emotional home. I share a deep bond with its people. If the party asks, I will definitely contest. Bharti has kept herself away from electoral politics after winning the 2014 LS polls from Jhansi. She had cited health grounds and commitment to the cause of River Ganga to keep herself away from contesting the 2019 and 2024 national elections. In August this year, she had maintained that she wasnt away from politics and would return to the electoral field at an appropriate time. Back in March 2024, just a month before the Lok Sabha polls, Bharti (one of the frontal leaders of the Ram Temple Movement) had said, Till January 21, 2024, I was keen at contesting the LS polls and a prominent individual (who isnt part of BJP, but the party acts on his advice) asked me to finalize out of 2-3seats of UP (which didnt include Jhansi). I assured him that on my return from Ayodhya on January 22, 2024, Iwouldmake my choice of the seat in UP known. She added, But once at the Ram Temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, I remembered former VHP president Late Ashok Singhal, whose perseverance led to the realisation of the dream of Ram Temple construction. Suddenly, I was blessed with garlands of Ram Lala, which I offered in river Ganga in Unnao later and took a vow to work for the sacred rivers cause for the next two years. In the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, when the BJP swept Samajwadi Party-ruled UP, winning 73 seats out of the total 80 seats with its ally Apna Dal (Sonelal), Bharti had wrested the Jhansi Lok Sabha seat for the BJP from the Congress, by defeating the 2004 winner Chandra Pal Singh Yadav (SP) by over 1.90 lakh votes. The seat was retained by the BJP in 2019 and 2024 also, with the ruling partys nominee Anurag Sharma, winning it by 3.65 lakh and 1.02 lakh votes respectively.
Will contest 2029 Lok Sabha polls if BJP asks, but only from Jhansi: Uma Bharti
Senior BJP leader Uma Bharti stated she will contest the 2029 Lok Sabha elections if the party directs her, exclusively from the Jhansi constituency in Uttar Pradesh. Bharti, who previously won from Jhansi in 2014, expressed her deep emotional connection to the Bundelkhand region, of which Jhansi is a part.
Private Firm Employee Flees Jhansi With Railways' Rs 70 Lakh
A case has been registered against an employee of a private cash collection company after he allegedly absconded with nearly Rs 70 lakh belonging to the Railways from the divisional headquarters here, officials said.
Those who insult Indian culture were once called secular: Adityanath
JHANSI (UP), Oct 9: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that after Independence, some people in India distorted the meaning of secularism, and championed those who mocked Indian traditions as the true seculars. Adityanath was addressing the closing ceremony of the 36th regional sports meet of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidya Bharati Shikshan Sansthan group here. After Independence, there was a race to appear secular. Institutions like Vidya Bharati recognised the danger of this thinking and [] The post Those who insult Indian culture were once called secular: Adityanath appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
18-year- old gang-raped in moving car in Uttar Pradesh
JHANSI: An 18-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped in a moving car in in neighbouring Lalitpur district, police said on Tuesday. The girl, in a compliant to police, alleged she had stepped out of her house for some work when Nitin Thakur (22) and his unknown companion forced her into their vehicle and raped her, Station House Officer (SHO), Jakhaura police station, Lalitpur, Surendra Singh said. A case has been registered against Thakur and an unknown youth under relevant sections of the BNS and attempts are on to nab them. According to the police, preliminary investigation revealed that the girl was in contact with Thakur for the past two to three months. The entire matter will come to the fore after the arrest and investigation of the accused, police said.
Dilwale Daadi Le Gaye: UP Grandmother Runs Off With Lover, Rs 40,000 And Family Jewels
Sukhwati, a 45-year-old from Syawari village, Jhansi, eloped with Amar Singh, taking jewellery and Rs 40000.
