Video: Move Over Helicopters, UP Family Uses Dozen Bulldozers For Bride's 'Bidaai'
A family in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi used nearly a dozen bulldozers for a bride's 'bidaai', or ceremonial send-off.
Video: Move Over Choppers, Family Uses Dozen Bulldozers For Bride's 'Bidaai'
A family in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi used nearly a dozen bulldozers for a bride's 'bidaai', or ceremonial send-off.
Baby by Her Side, Cuddalores Jhansi Rani Defied British
'Papa killed mummy': 4-year-old's drawing creates suspicion over woman'sallegedsuicide
A woman was found dead suspiciously in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi. There are claims that she did not attempt suicide but was murdered. The woman's four-year-old daughter's drawing suggests that her father had killed her mother.
Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawans photo from Border 2 goes viral
Mumbai: The work on the upcoming movie Border 2 is in full-swing. On Monday, the makers of the film took to Instagram, and shared a BTS picture from the sets of the film in Jhansi. The picture features Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, producers Bhushan Kumar, Nidhi Dutta, co-producer Shiv Chanana, Binoy Gandhi, and director Anurag 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 .
Sunny Deol begins shooting for Border 2 in Jhansi
NEW DELHI, Feb 18: Bollywood superstar Sunny Deol has started shooting for Border 2, the upcoming sequel to JP Duttas 1997 war epic Border, in Jhansi. Deol, one of the original stars of Border, was joined on the sets by his co-star Varun Dhawan. Production banner T-Series shared the update on its official X page on Tuesday. Action, legacy, and patriotism! #SunnyDeol on the sets of #Border2 in the rugged cantonment of Jhansi, alongside #VarunDhawan, Producer #BhushanKumar, #NidhiDutta, co-producer [] The post Sunny Deol begins shooting for Border 2 in Jhansi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sunny Deol joins Border 2 cast in Jhansi
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Sunny Deol Begins Border 2 Shoot With Varun Dhawan In Jhansi, Pictures Inside
In a picture, the 67-year-old actor was seen posing with his co-star Varun Dhawan on a military battle tank.
In Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, police were shocked to discover 19 people crammed into a four-seater auto-rickshaw during a routine check. This incident, which was shared widely on social media, highlighted the dangers of overcrowded vehicles. The auto was seized, and traffic violation charges were filed against the driver. Authorities are urging the public to avoid such unsafe travel practices.
BU Jhansi Result 2024 Released at bujhansi.ac.in
BU Jhansi Result 2024: Bundelkhand University has released the 2024 results for BSc, Bcom, MCom, MA and Other Exams semester. Students can check their BU Jhansi results on the official website @ bujhansi.ac.in by accessing the designated results link.
BSP's 'political strength remained intact' despite Mayawati's 'corruption and greed': Udit Raj
LUCKNOW: Former Lok Sabha MP Udit Raj hit out at Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati, saying her political strength remained intact for a long time despite her misbehaviour, corruption and greed. He also said that the Muslim community is going through the same phase today as the Dalits were in a bad condition once. Speaking to reporters in Lucknow on Monday, Raj said, After the 1980s, Kanshiram ji started Bahujan awakening in Uttar Pradesh, which reached its peak in the 2000s. Even though the movement culminated in politics, the thinking and basis has been social justice. Other political parties start with politics and end with it, but this was not the case with Bahujan Samaj Party. Attacking Mayawati, he said, Despite Ms. Mayawati's cruelty and incompetence, the workers and voters kept fighting. The houses of the workers were sold, their children could not get education and they were treated cruelly, yet they kept on struggling to bring Bahujan Raj. Lakhs of workers who believe in Phule, Shahu, Ambedkar are going through a phase of despair. Some have set up small organizations at their own level but their thinking is not dead. The former Lok Sabha MP from North West Delhi also said, The Muslim community is going through the same phase today as the Dalits were once. The Muslim community cannot fight the situation alone. Dalits are also not capable alone. Whenever the Muslim community raises its problem, its outcome is converted into communalism. He added that on December 1, 2024, the first rally of DOMA Parisangh was held at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan in which the demand to save the Waqf Board was raised. The former Lok Sabha MP currently heads the Dalit, OBC, Minorities and Adivasi (DOMA) Parisangh. Urging the Ambedkarites to come together, he said, The so-called Ambedkarites could not even break the caste system, at least stop casteism and caste organization. Till when will you keep gathering people by speaking against Brahmins, Kshatriyas and Vaishyas. Today's need is to change yourself. Hindus are united by speaking against Muslims and Dalit-backward classes by criticizing upper castes. Stop following this path. Lord Gautam Buddha had said - Atta Deepo Bhava. It means that change your own thinking. Dalits and backward classes want the upper castes to change themselves, but they should keep doing casteism among themselves, he added. Commenting on organisations of the Bahujans, he said, Till now the organisations of Bahujans formed have been based on individuals and castes. The population is 85 per cent, but do all classes have a share in the organisation from top to bottom? Those running the organisation appoint people of their own caste and their friends to important positions and say that they are doing the welfare of Bahujans. In the organizational structure of DOMA Parisangh, it will be mandatory to have four people - one Dalit, one OBC, one Muslim and one Adivasi at every level. Bahujan is not just in name, but will have to be shown by action, he added. The former Lok Sabha MP further said it has been decided to hold six conferences in Jhansi, Banda, Shravasti, Kanpur, Meerut and Azamgarh in the coming days. Udit Raj was a Lok Sabha MP between 2014 and 2019, representing North West Delhi as a member of the BJP, but left the party after its first term. He is the former deputy commissioner, joint commissioner and additional commissioner of Income Tax at New Delhi. On November 24, 2003, he resigned from the government service and formed the Indian Justice Party. He merged the Indian Justice Party with the BJP in February 2014. He later joined the Congress in 2019.
Jhansi MLA Renews Call For Separate Bundelkhand State In UP Assembly
Jhansi MLA Ravi Sharma demanded a separate Bundelkhand state in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, advocating for the Bundeli language. The demand, supported by past leaders, has regained momentum
The girls drawing points towards possible foul play and suggests that the woman was assaulted and murdered by her husband after years of alleged harassment
Papa Killed Mummy, Hung Body: Girl's Drawing Raises Doubt Over Suicide Claim
An illustration by a four-year-old girl, whose mother was found dead in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi on Monday, has raised suspicion that the woman was assaulted and murdered by her husband, after years of alleged harassment, the police said.
UP BEd JEE 2025 registration begins at bujhansi.ac.in: Direct link to apply
Bundelkhand University has opened registration for UP B.Ed JEE 2025 from February 15, 2025, through bujhansi.ac.in. The last date for registration without a late fee is March 8, with a late fee option available until March 15. The entrance exam is scheduled for April 20, 2025.
BHOPAL:A teenager was killed and two others were injured when a discarded shell reportedly exploded in the restricted area near the Army Firing Range in Jaitpur village of Datia district of Madhya Pradesh on Friday. While the local police have initiated investigations into the incident, the two injured persons have been admitted to the government medical college in the adjoining Jhansi district of Uttar Pradesh. According to local police sources in Datia district, the incident happened when the three persons were searching junk/scrap from the restricted area near the Hirapur Army Firing Range in Jaitpur village under Basai police station area. The trio came across an unexploded and discarded shell while looking for the metal scrap. As they were attempting to open it, the shell went off, killing 17-year-old Ganga Ram on the spot and critically injuring the two others identified as 23-year-old Ramu and 16-year-old Manoj. Local residents soon informed about the incident to the police, who rushed the two injured persons to the Medical College in the adjoining Jhansi district. According to Datia police sources, the firing range is exclusively used by the army personnel for training purposes and unexploded shells sometimes remain behind as discarded shells. The three individuals and teenagers managed to enter the same restricted area in search of metal scrap and started tampering with the shells, owing to which one of the discarded shells exploded, leading to the tragedy.
Meet Likitha Murthy, the Jhansi of Telugu television
Likitha plays Jhansi, a passionate lawyer in the new Telugu serial Jhansi, a Warrior
Four arrested for kidnapping and killing mason in Jhansi
Slabs stones misaligned at railway gates in Puducherry, commuters suffer
PUDUCHERRY: Improperly laid concrete slabs and stones at railway gates on major roads in Puducherry following the annual maintenance of the railway track between Villupuram and Puducherry have caused difficulties for commuters. Several people have slipped and sustained injuries, prompting residents to demand immediate action to prevent serious accidents. A few weeks ago, the railway department began its annual maintenance work, replacing tracks, sleepers, and support stones. However, due to a lack of proper supervision, workers placed slabs and stones improperly at railway gates on Cuddalore Road, Poincare Road, Reddiyarpalayam, and Vannarapet near Puducherry Railway Station. We wonder why the railway officials did not notice this. They should have been present during the work and guided the workers. The improper alignment of concrete slabs and stones has made it difficult for vehicles to pass, especially two-wheelers. People are slipping and getting injured. At the same time, tyres of three-wheelers and four-wheelers, including cars and light motor vehicles, are getting stuck between the stones and slabs, said A Nathan, a resident of Karamanikuppam. According to sources from rural Puducherry, similar issues exist at smaller railway gates up to Chinna Babu Samudram. The problem has also affected traffic flow, with vehicles getting stuck in long queues during peak hours. I slipped while riding my two-wheeler at Cuddalore Road railway gate on Thursday and narrowly escaped being hit by a bus. Despite informing the railway staff at the gate, no proper response was given. I have now started taking alternative routes like Oupalam Road or the overhead bridge on Hundred Feet Road, which adds two to three kilometers to my travel distance, said Sarala Mathew from Mudaliarpet. Residents expect railway officials to take immediate action to rectify the issue. When contacted, an official from the Southern Railway Tiruchy Division assured that necessary steps would be taken soon. Meanwhile, the public is also awaiting the opening of the railway subway on Hundred Feet Road. The subway, constructed by the Public Works Department, Government of Puducherry, was completed a few months ago but has not yet been opened for use. During the rainy season, water stagnated in the subway, and it was later drained. We thought it would be opened soon. The subway will be useful for people in Peter Nagar, John Paul Nagar, Jhansi Nagar, and Mariamman Nagar, saving travel distance and providing an alternative route when Poincare Road is blocked, said D Anand, a worker at a nearby workshop.
Digital arrest: Gang with China links busted, five arrested from Jhansi
Digital arrest: Gang with China links busted, 5 held from Jhansi
RPF assistant sub-inspector hangs self in Jhansi
Social welfare warden in ACB net
Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials, headed by its Eluru DSP V. Subba Raju, caught Social Welfare College warden red-handed while she was accepting Rs 30,000 as bribe from P. Jhansi, a hostel outsourcing staff, working as a housekeeper and sanitation worker, on Thursday night at Nuzvid in Eluru district.
No idea where to search for my mom
LUCKNOW: Mahendra Sahu is a hassled man, frantically searching for his 70-year-old mother Saroj Devi missing after the stampede which claimed at least 30 lives on Wednesday. I am having no idea where to search my mother. She has an identity card around her neck but her phone is not reachable. She knows how to call up from mobile but she has not contacted anyone, said Mahendra fearing the worst. He and her mother came with 20 others from UPs Unnao to take a holy dip at Sangam. Like him, lot of devotees are busy searching desperately for their dear ones while some fortunate ones managed to find their kin after hours wait. Most of those still missing are women. Lakshmi Kashyap from Jhansi has been missing since Mauni Amavasya. Her nephew Rakesh said, My aunt, uncle, my father and mother travelled to the Kumbh Mela for a holy dip at the Sangam. After taking a dip on Mauni Amavasya evening with all of us, my aunt got separated from the family and we are yet to get her whereabouts. Shyama Verma from Jaunpur had come with 15 of her relatives. We parked our vehicle before entering the Mela area. After the dip, we gathered at Sahso Chauraha to return home but Shayma got separated due to jostling by the huge crowd. All our efforts to find her have gone in vain so far, said her husband Ram Sharan Verma. While for many families the anxious wait continues, some have been fortunate to reunite with their loved ones. Among them is Renu Lata Nandi from Odishas Kendrapara who had been missing since Tuesday night after taking a dip in the Ganga. My mother got separated from our group after the bath. We were extremely worried, especially after hearing about the stampede. But today, a fellow villager from our group of 26 people found her in Sector 20. We are all relieved, her son Amar Kumar Nandi said. Some of those who lost touch with the group with whom they had travelled to Prayagraj were making efforts to return home alone. Among them were an elderly couple from Kushinagar Ram Sanehi and Bitta Devi. Now, we are just trying to find a way to reach the railway station and board a train to Gorakhpur. But we have no idea how to get there, said Sanehi. According to Umesh Chandra Tiwari, who runs the lost-and-found camp of the Bharat Seva Dal in Sector 4 on the Mela premises, the new digital lost-and-found centre is proving effective in reconnecting people. Most of the missing person reports are now being registered there, and they are coordinating with us to help track people, he said. After stampede, Stricter safety measures come up No-vehicle zone, complete ban on VVIP pass Ex-Divisional Commissioner Ashish Goyal and former Allahabad Development Authority Vice-Chairman Bhanu Goswami along with 5 special secys to coordinate 3rd Amrit Snan of Basant Panchami on February 3 Goyal and Goswami had their stint in Prayagaraj and supposed to have a fair idea of Kumbh management SP-level officers to be deployed for management and security; senior police and district administration officials from Prayagraj, Kaushambi, Varanasi, Ayodhya, Mirzapur, Basti, Jaunpur, Chitrakoot, Banda, Ambedkarnagar, Pratapgarh, Sant Kabir Nagar, Bhadohi, Rae Bareli, and Gorakhpur to be roped in Extra buses from the state transport corporation to be deployed to maintain smooth flow of traffic Holding areas set up at border points to manage crowd; Devotees would be allowed to proceed to the mela based on the prevailing situation; Arrangements for food and drinking water at all holding areas with uninterrupted electricity supply Chief secy and DG to conduct review of arrangements
Kumbh-bound passengers hurl stones after being unable to board crowded trains in MP
Chhatarpur: People heading for the Maha Kumbh threw stones on Prayagraj-bound trains at two railway stations in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur after passengers inside the packed coaches did not open the doors for them, officials said on Tuesday. Following the ruckus at the Chhatarpur and Harpalpur railway stations on Monday night, authorities said stricter security arrangements would be made to avoid such incidents and that special trains were being run for Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh according to the demand. Some videos have surfaced on social media showing some people shouting at the Chhatarpur and Harpalpur railway stations. The clips also showed some people throwing stones and hitting at the doors of a train, and trying to force open them. RK Singh, a passenger from Chhatarpur, told reporters that he was going to Prayagraj in UP to take a dip at the Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh there. But, he could not board a Prayagraj-bound train as all its doors and windows were closed, he claimed. After the people created ruckus, the Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel opened doors of a train at Chhatarpur. But due to the train already being crowded, several people could not board it, he said. Jhansi railway division's public relations officer Manoj Kumar Singh said the matter of a dispute about boarding trains at the Chhatarpur and Harpalpur railway stations has come to their notice. The Railways will make stricter security arrangements by coordinating with the administration so that such incidents do not recur, he said. Trains are being run continuously (for Prayagraj) and if needed, special trains are also being run as per the demand, Singh said. The administration expects cooperation from the passengers, he added.
Kumbh-bound passengers hurl stones after being unable to board crowded trains in Madhya Pradesh
CHHATARPUR: People heading for the Maha Kumbh threw stones on Prayagraj-bound trains at two railway stations in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur after passengers inside the packed coaches did not open the doors for them, officials said on Tuesday. Following the ruckus at the Chhatarpur and Harpalpur railway stations on Monday night, authorities said stricter security arrangements would be made to avoid such incidents and that special trains were being run for Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh according to the demand. Some videos have surfaced on social media showing some people shouting at the Chhatarpur and Harpalpur railway stations. The clips also showed some people throwing stones and hitting at the doors of a train, and trying to force open them. RK Singh, a passenger from Chhatarpur, told reporters that he was going to Prayagraj in UP to take a dip at the Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh there. But, he could not board a Prayagraj-bound train as all its doors and windows were closed, he claimed. After the people created ruckus, the Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel opened doors of a train at Chhatarpur. But due to the train already being crowded, several people could not board it, he said. Jhansi railway division's public relations officer Manoj Kumar Singh said the matter of a dispute about boarding trains at the Chhatarpur and Harpalpur railway stations has come to their notice. The Railways will make stricter security arrangements by coordinating with the administration so that such incidents do not recur, he said. Trains are being run continuously (for Prayagraj) and if needed, special trains are also being run as per the demand, Singh said. The administration expects cooperation from the passengers, he added.
Maha Kumbh-Bound Passengers Hurl Stones At Special Train From Jhansi After Finding Doors Locked
An enraged crowd reportedly hurl stones at a Maha Kumbh Special Train as they were unable to board it at Harpalpur as it was already crowded. Police have promised stricter security arrangements.
Passengers Throw Stones At Mahakumbh Special Train On Finding Doors Locked
A special train travelling from Jhansi to Prayaraj was pelted with stones at Harpalpur station after passengers waiting on the platform found the doors of the compartments locked
3 killed as car rams into truck parked on roadside in UP's Jhansi
Three men died in a car accident in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, when their vehicle collided with a parked truck on the Jhansi-Lalitpur highway. The driver lost control while trying to avoid hitting a puppy, resulting in the crash. The victims, aged between 20 and 25, were returning from an engagement ceremony.
Congress chief Kharge says Priyanka Gandhi is Stree Shakti, Rahul Gandhi Yuva Shakti
Belagavi (Karnataka), Jan 21 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said Lok Sabha MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra represented Stree Shakti and likened her with historic freedom fighters Kittur Rani Chennamma and Jhansi Ki Rani Lakshmi Bai. Kharge also hailed Rahul Gandhi as a symbol of Yuva Shakti. Addressing the Gandhi Bharat event here, Kharge said the Congress has organised the event to commemorate the centenary of the lone Congress session held in Belagavi, which Mahatma Gandhi had chaired as the grand old partys president way back in 1924. If there is Kittur Chennamma its Priyanka Gandhi. If there is
Fraudsters swap QR codes at MP's Khajuraho shops to redirect digital payments
BHOPAL: A woman running a medicine shop in Khajuraho, a popular tourist destination in Madhya Pradesh, has uncovered a cyber fraud affecting local traders. Omvati Gupta, who operates the medical shop, realised on Sunday morning that customers digital payments were not being credited to her bank account. Upon investigating, she discovered that the payments were being routed to a QR code linked to one Chotu Tiwari. I subsequently checked the CCTV footage outside the shop, which revealed that three men had replaced the QR code (digital payment code) of the shop with another QR code sticker, Gupta said. Gupta reported the incident to the local police and also alerted other traders in the area. Following her alert, several other shopkeepers reported similar incidents of fraud. Since the morning, 8-10 customers had come to the shop, but their payments never reached my bank account. After learning about the QR code issue from neighbouring shops, I found that the payments were instead being routed to another account, held by Chotu Tiwari. We also reported the matter to the police, said Abid Ali, who runs a popular biryani shop in the same area. The staff at a nearby petrol pump also reported a similar situation, prompting the local police to take immediate action. Khajuraho Police Station in-charge Atul Dixit confirmed the incident. Acting on the matter, we have detained the prime accused, Chotu Tiwari, who is also seen in the video footage retrieved from outside the shops. He hails from Jhansi in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh and had been working in Saharanpur, western UP, for some time. We are now searching for his two accomplices, who are currently on the run. On Monday, we will ascertain how much money Tiwari has siphoned off by changing the payment QR codes at various shops, Dixit said.
Woman exposes cyber fraud in MP's Khajuraho after discovering altered QR codes
BHOPAL: A woman running a medicine shop in Khajuraho, a popular tourist destination in Madhya Pradesh, has uncovered a cyber fraud affecting local traders. Omvati Gupta, who operates the medical shop, realised on Sunday morning that customers digital payments were not being credited to her bank account. Upon investigating, she discovered that the payments were being routed to a QR code linked to one Chotu Tiwari. I subsequently checked the CCTV footage outside the shop, which revealed that three men had replaced the QR code (digital payment code) of the shop with another QR code sticker, Gupta said. Gupta reported the incident to the local police and also alerted other traders in the area. Following her alert, several other shopkeepers reported similar incidents of fraud. Since the morning, 8-10 customers had come to the shop, but their payments never reached my bank account. After learning about the QR code issue from neighbouring shops, I found that the payments were instead being routed to another account, held by Chotu Tiwari. We also reported the matter to the police, said Abid Ali, who runs a popular biryani shop in the same area. The staff at a nearby petrol pump also reported a similar situation, prompting the local police to take immediate action. Khajuraho Police Station in-charge Atul Dixit confirmed the incident. Acting on the matter, we have detained the prime accused, Chotu Tiwari, who is also seen in the video footage retrieved from outside the shops. He hails from Jhansi in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh and had been working in Saharanpur, western UP, for some time. We are now searching for his two accomplices, who are currently on the run. On Monday, we will ascertain how much money Tiwari has siphoned off by changing the payment QR codes at various shops, Dixit said.
Viral Video: Chaos In UP Mall As Monkey Attacks Woman, Snatches Her Shoe
Chaos ensued in a mall in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi as monkey attacked a woman customer and snatched her shoe.
I thought Indira Gandhi was powerful, but my research found her to be weak: BJP MP Kangana Ranaut
MUMBAI: Kangana Ranaut, who plays the role Indira Gandhi in her new film Emergency, said she did extensive research and now believes the former prime minister was not powerful as she had thought but weak and unsure of herself. The first-time MP from Mandi, often in the headlines for her provocative comments, also said there is no director today who deserves her. I'm very proudly saying that today there is not a single director in the film industry that I want to work with because they don't have that kind of quality that I feel that they deserve me, Ranaut told PTI in a video interview ahead of the release of the much in the news 'Emergency'. Ranaut, who has directed and produced the film that documents the 21 months of Emergency imposed in 1975 by the then prime minister, said she has empathy for Indira Gandhi and viewed as very powerful until she started working on the project. But when I did my research, I understood it was quite the contrary. It also strengthened my belief that the weaker you are, the more control you would want. She was a very weak person and she was also very unsure of herself and really vulnerable, Kangana claimed She had many crutches around and she was constantly seeking a kind of validation. She was also hugely dependent on many people, one of them was Sanjay Gandhi... I didn't have that kind of empathy for her before 'Emergency', she added. The 'Queen' star said she took o liberties at all in the portrayal of Indira Gandhi and the Emergency months. Ranaut also said she ran into Indira Gandhi's granddaughter and fellow MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Parliament and brought up the issue of the film. I met Mrs Priyanka Gandhi in Parliament and she complimented me on my work and my hair. So I was like, 'You know, I made this film Emergency and maybe you should see it'. And she was like, 'Okay, maybe', Ranaut said as she recounted her brief interaction with the Congress MP from Wayanad. And I think if they have a little bit of acceptance for what has been, they will appreciate the film, she added. The film, Ranaut said, has not been made with the intention of hurting people or their sentiments so the cuts don't matter. As the film is not made with that intention, even if that was removed, it doesn't impact my story. 'Emergency' will release on January 17 after months of controversy over its censor certificate and allegations that it misrepresents the Sikh community. It missed out on its September 6, 2024 release date as it was unable to obtain the clearance certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Ranaut had then accused the CBFC of stalling the certification. The matter went to the Bombay High Court where production banner Zee Studios eventually agreed to comply with the changes suggested by CBFC's revising committee. She did not reveal the number of cuts the CBFC directed but said she would have liked the film to release the way she had made it. According to Ranaut, people tried hard to stop 'Emergency' from releasing. I was completely devastated. I thought maybe it will never see the light of the day. Because there was earlier a film on Mrs Gandhi called 'Kissa Kursi Ka'. I thought maybe it's jinxed or something that you can't make a film on her...And I had also put some investments into it. There were a lot of issues, obviously I was disheartened, she said. Describing 'Emergency' as an unusual and controversial film, Ranaut said audiences are used to watching traditional song-and-dance movies from Bollywood. But when you have something so unusual, people are a bit unsettled about it. 'How come she made a film like this?' This is controversial and talks about a very important chapter in history. The 38-year-old, known for films such as Gangster, the Tanu Weds Manu franchise, Fashion and Panga, said she believes in the power of authenticity. Since my film was deeply scrutinised, I had to present proof of the documentation, the source, everything. I had to face a lot of setbacks, challenges, scrutiny and all kinds of pressures. They say truth eventually trumps over everything. We presented all the proof. Different communities, (political) parties, historians, common man, anyone who has seen the film has said there is nothing objectionable in it, she said. She rebuffed the suggestion that she is difficult to work with. No, there is no such thing that I can't collaborate with anyone. But it's just that I find deep satisfaction in people who are quality people. Somebody like Shreyas (Talpade) sir or Anupam (Kher) ji... I'm a person like that and these are the kind of people I deserve, she said about her 'Emergency' co-stars. Whoever I want to work with and I deserve, they are with me, whether it is the director of photography (Tetsuo Nagata) or my action director (Nick Powell ), who is also the one who did 'Gladiator'. My prosthetic artist (David Malinowski) is the one who's done Gary Oldman's 'Darkest Hour'. Has acting taken a back seat after she became an MP last June? Not really a back seat but yes being a parliamentarian is also a very demanding job. I have been going to Parliament almost every month. There has been a little bit of a setback in terms of my shootings. I'm not able to, but I will resume, she said. Emergency stars Anupam Kher as Jayaprakash Narayan, Shreyas Talpade in the role of a young Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Milind Soman as Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, Mahima Choudhary as Pupul Jayakar and the late Satish Kaushik in the role of Jagjivan Ram. It is produced by Manikarnika Films. Ranaut is no stranger to playing real-life characters on screen: she portrayed freedom fighter Rani of Jhansi in 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi' and the late Tamil Nadu chief minister-film star J Jayalalithaa in 'Thalaivii'.
Hyderabad| Jhansi gears up for RangaYatra
Ahead of staging the plays Tit for Tat and Purusha Suktam, in Hyderabad, actor-playwright Jhansi Laxmi talks about looking at theatre as a forum for social debate
Man Found Alive 17 Years After Murder, 4 Convicts Served Jail Term
A man who was allegedly murdered 17 years ago in Bihar has been found alive in Jhansi.
Clog London: From resilience to profitability
Clog London's resilience was further bolstered by its expansion efforts, including the opening of its first exclusive brand store in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
Body Dragged By Its Legs Outside Autopsy Centre In UP, Cops Begin Probe
A case of appalling apathy has come to the fore in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi, where two men, in a viral video, are seen dragging a body by its legs inside a post mortem house.
Man killed by thieves in brawl on Dakshin Express train; 4 from Hyderabad held
Nagpur: A 25-year-old man was killed by some persons on the moving Hyderabad-Delhi Dakshin Express train when he confronted them after they allegedly stole his money on Thursday, police here said. The incident took place in Telangana early on Thursday and the Government Railway Police (GRP) later detained four persons after the train arrived at Nagpur in Maharashtra. The victim, identified as Shashank Ramsingh Raj, resident of Rajapur Kaimhara in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri, was travelling from Secunderabad to Jhansi, they said. Raj and his friends were sleeping near a toilet in the train's general compartment when four persons allegedly stole Rs 1,700 cash from his pocket at around 3.30 am, a Government Railway Police (GRP) official said. When the thieves stole the mobile phone of another passenger, the latter woke up and snatched it from them. Raj later realised that the money he was carrying was missing and confronted the thieves, demanding that they return it, the official said. A brawl then broke out during which the thieves kicked and punched Raj mercilessly and also assaulted other passengers, he said. Following the fight, Raj vomitted blood and fell unconscious, the official said. The train arrived at Nagpur station at 9.15 am following which the railway doctors examined him and pronounced him dead, he said. While two of the accused were caught by the passengers, two others hid in the train. The GRP at Nagpur later detained the four accused, identified as Mohd Fayyaz Mohd Hashimuddin (19), Sayyad Sameer Sayyad Jimal (18), M Shyam Koteshwar Rao (21) and Mohd Amam Mohd Akbar (19), all residents of Hyderabad, the official said. The railway police here registered the FIR on charges of murder against the accused and later transferred the case to the GRP at Mancherial in Telangana, he said.
Railways to run 3,000 special trains during Maha Kumbh
Prayagraj (UP): The Railways will run 3,000 special trains during the Maha Kumbh 2025, out of which 560 trains will operate on ring rail, a senior official said on Monday.General Manager of North Central Railway Upendra Chandra Joshi told reporters that a total of 560 ticketing points are being made available at nine railway stations -- Prayagraj Junction, Subedarganj, Naini, Prayagraj Chheoki, Prayag Junction, Phaphamau, Prayagraj Rambagh, Prayagraj Sangam and Jhunsi -- as well as in the fair area. He informed that about 10 lakh tickets can be distributed from these counters per day. In view of the Maha Kumbh Mela, the Railways has now started the facility of taking railway tickets 15 days in advance. Joshi said a plan has been prepared for ring rail on Prayagraj-Ayodhya-Varanasi-Prayagraj, Prayagraj-Sangam Prayag-Jaunpur-Prayag-Prayagraj, Govindpuri-Prayagraj-Chitrakoot-Govindpuri and Jhansi-Govindpuri-Prayagraj-Manikpur-Chitrakoot-Jhansi routes. The Railways will operate more than 10,000 regular and more than 3000 special trains. Out of these 3,000 special trains, 1800 trains will be run for short distance, 700 trains for long distance and 560 trains will be run on the ring rail. He informed that in view of the heavy crowd in Maha Kumbh 2025, more than 18,000 personnel of Railway Protection Force (RPF) and State Railway Police are being brought to Prayagraj on duty from all parts of Indian Railways. During this time, there will be a system of entry from the city side and exit from the Civil Line side at Prayagraj Junction. The general manager said a six-bed observation room has been set up at Prayagraj Junction where all types of equipment like oxygen cylinders, concentrators, ECG machines, glucometers, nebulizers and stretchers have been provided to provide medical assistance to the passengers. Joshi also said 1,186 CCTV cameras will be functional with live footage in CCTV control rooms for the safety of passengers. Out of these, about 116 cameras have AI based face recognition systems to identify anti-social elements.
UP Teacher Caught Watching Porn, Slams 8-Year-Old Boy's Head Against Wall
A school teacher allegedly beat up an eight-year-old boy who found him watching an obscene film in the classroom, in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi, police said on Saturday.
UP municipalbulldozes 40 vegetable shops, sparks protests
The Uttar Pradeshs Jhansi Municipal Corporation conducted a massive anti-encroachment drive and targeted about 40 vegetable shops. On December 26, the municipal authorities bulldozed approximately 40 shops near the Chitra intersection under the Nawabad police station, destroying vegetables worth lakhs of rupees. The drive sparked immediate public outrage and protest. In response to the demolition, 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 .
Two coaches of goods train en route Kanpur from Jhansi derail in UP
Jhansi: Two coaches of a goods train en route Kanpur from Jhansi derailed on Thursday, causing rail traffic disruption for about three hours, officials said.Superintendent of Government Railway Police (GRP) Vipul Kumar Srivastava said the train going from Maharani Laxmi Bai Railway Junction in Jhansi to Kanpur derailed near the outer signal line. He said rail traffic was disrupted for about three hours, although one rail line was operational. Railway officials have restored rail traffic, the officer said, and added that the reasons for the derailment is yet to be ascertained.
Markapuram Police Nab Hidden-Treasure Fraud Gang
Kurnool: A seven-member gang involved in a hidden treasure scam has been apprehended by Markapuram police. The gang, which claimed to search for hidden treasures in the Nallamala region, deceived a local court clerk, M. Subrahmanyam, by promising tenfold returns on an investment of Rs 6 lakh. Upon realising the scam, Subrahmanyam lodged a complaint with the police. The case (Cr. No. 325/2024) was registered on December 23, and within 13 hours, the police resolved it. Six members of the gangG. Nadipayya, A. Jhansi, A. Ravi, N. Brahmaiah, G. Kotireddy, and N. Srinuwere arrested, while one, Venkata Rao, remains absconding. Prakasam District SP A.R. Damodar commended Circle Inspector P. Subba Rao, Sub-Inspectors M. Saidu Babu, Dr. M. Raja Mohan Rao, and their team for their swift and efficient efforts in solving the case. Police hand over 301 recovered mobiles Kurnool: Sri Sathya Sai District SP V. Ratna has handed over 301 recovered mobile phones, worth Rs 40 lakh, to their rightful owners. The SP emphasised that the police are utilising advanced technology to trace and recover lost or stolen devices. Previously, 220 phones valued at Rs 33 lakh were similarly retrieved and returned. The SP urged the public to report lost or stolen phones promptly via the police helpline (6305800426) or the CEIR website. Officers and staff involved in the recovery efforts were recognised with certificates and cash rewards for their exemplary service. Two held in Nandyal for Matka gambling Kurnool: Nandyal Three Town Police have arrested two individuals during Matka gambling checks, seizing Rs 1,02,070. The accused, Shaik Jamal Basha from Nandyal and B. Nagendradu from Mahanandi were taken into custody. Inspector Suryamouli issued a stern warning against those exploiting the vulnerable by offering false hopes of quick wealth, reiterating that strict action will be taken against such activities.
PM Modi to Inaugurate Ken-Betwa River Linking Project at Khajuraho Tomorrow
Madhya Pradesh - Bhopal- Khajuraho : Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to lay the foundation stone for the Ken-Betwa river linking project on Wednesday, December 25, at Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. This marks the beginning of Indias ambitious national river interlinking initiative. The project, with an estimated cost of Rs 44,605 crore, is designed to benefit millions of people. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said, the project will provide drinking water to 44-lakh residents across ten districts in the state and 21-lakh people in Uttar Pradesh. In addition, approximately 7.18 lakh farmer families in 2,000 villages will gain access to water, which will also generate 103 MW of hydropower and 27 MW of solar energy. Mohan Yadav highlighted the unique partnership between the central government, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. He noted that the project fulfills the vision of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's river-linking campaign. Beyond providing drinking water, the project aims to enhance agriculture, industrial water supply, and foster overall economic and social growth in the water-scarce Bundelkhand region. One of the main features of the Ken-Betwa Link Project is the construction of the 77-meter-high Daudhan dam on the Ken River within the Panna Tiger Reserve. The dam will store 2,853 million cubic meters of water, which will be diverted through a 221-km-long link canal to the Betwa River. This water will be used for irrigation and drinking purposes across both states. In Madhya Pradesh, the project is expected to irrigate 8.11 lakh hectares in areas such as Panna, Damoh, Chhatarpur, and Tikamgarh, benefiting approximately seven lakh farmers. Uttar Pradesh will see irrigation of 59,000 hectares and stabilization of 1.92 lakh hectares, benefitting districts like Mahoba, Jhansi, and Banda. Beyond improving agricultural productivity, the project will also help preserve historical heritage ponds, protect forest ecosystems, provide drinking water to wildlife in the Panna Tiger Reserve, and reduce flood risks in Uttar Pradeshs Banda district. By addressing the long-standing water crisis, the initiative aims to improve local living conditions, curb migration for work, and bring sustainable development to Bundelkhand. The project received official approval after a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on March 22, 2021, by the Chief Ministers of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, along with the Union Jal Shakti Minister, in the presence of PM Modi.
Durga Vahini takes out massive rally
Hyderabad: Around 1,500 members of the Durga Vahini, womens wing of Vishwa Hindu Parishad, took out a rally which culminated in a public meeting at the Ashtalaxmi Temple here. Among the participants were over 100 children who were dressed as `Bharat Mata. After garlanding the portraits of Rani Durgavati, Ahilya Bai Holkar, Jhansi Lakshmi Bai, the Durga Vahini members took part in a `Shakti Pradarshan. The organisers said that the programme was organised to promote courage, bravery and valour besides to protect family values. VHP state president Bhojanapally Narasimha Murthy, secretary Laxminarayana and former president Surender Reddy, national spokesperson Shashidhar, Matru Shakti state convener Padma Shri, Durga Vahini state leaders Vani Sakku Bhai, Sindhuja, Madhavi, Umarani, Sirisha, Nikhila, Sankalpa, Bhavani, Meena, Latha Sri, Jyothi and Laxmi took part in the meeting.
Madrasa Students In Jhansi And Kanpur Taught How To Derail A Train: NIA Reports
Amid a concerning rise in attempts to derail trains by placing objects such as cylinders and logs on tracks in various parts of the country, a shocking revelation has emerged: training on how to derail trains is reportedly being imparted in certain madarsas. A probe led by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Uttar Continue reading Madrasa Students In Jhansi And Kanpur Taught How To Derail A Train: NIA Reports The post Madrasa Students In Jhansi And Kanpur Taught How To Derail A Train: NIA Reports appeared first on OurVoice | WeRIndia - Analysis & Opinion .
Experts call for more fire safety in hospitals
Hyderabad: The incidents of fire in hospitals have led to loss of life and property, the most recent one at Dindigul in Tamil Nadu on Friday that claimed life of seven including a child. Last month, 10 newborns were lost to a blaze in a hospital in Jhansi. With this, fire safety inspections in hospitals becomes a matter of immediate concern. As per the data shared by the fire department, 1,147 inspections have been done in all hospitals in the past one year. The department has also done around 883 drills in various hospitals. According to Harinath Reddy, regional fire officer, hospitals come under institutional buildings and are inspected along the guidelines mentioned in the National Building Code, 2016. These buildings are required to have fire fighting systems such as hosereels, fire extinguishers, sprinklers, smoke detectors, smoke alarms, pumphouse, etc. The fire management system needs to be well-managed and elaborate as the height of the building increases. The buildings upto the height of 15m are not required to have a No-Objection Certificate. However, every hospital, irrespective of the height, needs to have minimal fire-fighting systems, Reddy said. The health department revealed on Friday that registered private healthcare facilities in Telangana have increased from 10,669 to 17,295 by November 2024. We are following intensified monitoring. All government hospitals are required to complete registration under the Clinical Establishment Act within one month. Special emphasis is being placed on fire safety measures, ensuring hospitals adhere to required standards to safeguard patients and staff, said Dr B. Ravinder Nayak, director, public health. Reddy informed that all big hospitals are required to have open spaces of 3000 sq metre around their buildings alongside elaborate fire-fighting systems. However, the main culprits in most hospitals are air-conditioners. The ACs need to be checked regularly and need to have outlets. They pose the most danger to hospitals, not the oxygen lines, Reddy said. While notices are issued to a majority of the hospitals inspected, the department does not keep a check on defaulters and it is fairly easy to register both renewals of NOCs as well as complaints on the fire department website. The issuing of notices happens at various points, allowing institutions to make changes. However, if a building still does not make the necessary changes, notices are sent to the district collector or the medical authorities, Reddy said. Implementation of the fire safety guidelines upto the required level has not yet achieved. Many buildings occupied by hospitals /clinics either need upgrade or require fire installation based on their usage and risk involved, said Dr S.P. Anchuri, structural engineer.
NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday conducted raids against Jaish-e-Mohammad-linked members at 19 locations across eight states including Assam, Maharashtra, Bihar, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal and Jammu & Kashmir, officials said. They said that the raids were conducted in a case linked to the radicalisation of individuals associated with Jaish-e-Mohammed and the dissemination of terrorist propaganda. A spokesperson in the NIA said, Several incriminating documents, electronic devices including mobile phones, pen drives, CDs, hard disks etc. were seized during the searches carried out across eight states. The locations at which the searches were conducted today were Goalpara (Assam), Aurangabad, Mumbai, Amravati (Maharashtra), Jhansi, Bareilly, Deoband, Saharanpur (UP), Sitamarhi (Bihar), Hooghly (West Bengal), Baramulla, Reasi, Budgam, Anantnag (J&K), Dungarpur (Rajasthan) and Mehsana (Gujarat), they said. The officials said the searches were conducted at the premises of suspects and close aides of an accused Sheikh Sultan Salah Uddin Ayubi, a Jaish-e-Mohammad operative, who was arrested on account of his incriminatory role in the case. Ayubi was taken into custody in October this year for disseminating propaganda material associated with the banned terror outfit while radicalising and recruiting youth into the Jamaat outfit inspired by the JeM. Even as the NIA officially denied having arrested anyone in the case following the raids, sources in Ahmedabad said that the agency detained Adil, a suspected JeM operative from a madrasa in the Sanand area of the city. The suspect is currently under intense interrogation by the NIA team, which received active support from the Ahmedabad district police. Sources in Ahmedabad Police said, there was an intelligence input suggesting that an individual named Adil, who allegedly works at a madarsa in Chekhala village, Banaskantha district, had links to the JeM. Meanwhile, in UPs Jhansi district, the NIA team had much difficulty when they were mobbed by the Muslims - both men and women - while taking Mufti Khalid Nadvi for interrogation after an-eight-hour search at his residence in connection with the case. Mob surrounds NIA team, resists move to detain Mufti Khalid Nadvi for interrogation in Jhansi Sources in Jhansi police said the NIA team accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) raided Mufti Khalid Ansari Nadvis house in Super Colony at 2.30 am on Thursday in connection with a foreign funding and money laundering case in Jhansi district. It was also suspected that Nadvi had been involved in spreading terror propaganda of the JeM. As per the Jhansi police sources, when the authorities were taking him along for further interrogation, a large number of local Muslim residents gathered in front of his house in response to an announcement made from the mosque.
Mob surrounds NIA team, resists move to detain Mufti Khalid Nadvi for interrogation in Jhansi
LUCKNOW: A mob surrounded a team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials when they attempted to take Mufti Khalid Nadvi for interrogationin Jhansi on Thursday. The move came after an eight-hour search of his residence in connection with allegations of online radicalisation of youth and allegedly receiving foreign funding. As the NIA team tried to take Nadvi away, the local Muslims gathered outside the cleric's house in response to an announcement made from the local mosque to resist the NIA move. After the involvement of senior police and administrative officials Nadvi was taken by NIA for questioning at the police lines. The searches at Nadvis house were part of an NIA operation spread across 26 locations in Assam, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Jammu and Kashmir. The searches were being conducted in connection with the recent arrest of a cleric in Delhi by the NIA on charges of heading a radicalisation programme being run by banned terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). As per the sources, NIA officials accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) team raided Mufti Khalid Ansari Nadvis house in Super Colony at 2.30 am on Thursday in connection with a foreign funding and money laundering case in Jhansi district. It was also suspected that Nadvi had been involved in spreading terror propaganda of Jaish-e-Mohammed and the radicalisation of people. As per the Jhansi police sources, when the authorities were taking him along for further interrogation, a large number of local Muslim residents gathered in front of his house. Mufti Khalid Ansari Nadvi is the nephew of the city Qazi. He was questioned at his house for about eight hours before being taken to police lines for further grilling. The crowd grew and the situation deteriorated. The NIA team tried to reason with the mob but the latter started to argue And a few even got enraged. The mob of at least 200 people eventually managed to rescue Nadvi. The incident took place at Saleem Bagh Ali Gol Khirki in the Kotwali police station area. The sources said that Nadvi delivered virtual lessons to children and people from India and abroad joined his online classes. According to sources, the agency had received information about his foreign contacts and that he received financing from outside the country through these activities. Around 2:30-3 in the night, people from NIA Delhi knocked on my door. I did not open out of fear because I was alone and it was late at night. They checked the entire house thoroughly and they did not find anything. They took whichever books they found suspicious. They took documents like a Passport, and an old VISA to Saudi Arabia. They checked my phone and enquired about my WhatsApp contacts and groups. They asked about Muhammad Ilyas Ghuman. I run an online Islamic coaching centre where I teach Indian and NRI students. They checked my bank statements as well, Nadvi said while talking to media persons. He added, I have been doing online for 11 years. My fee ranges from 50 rupees to 1500 rupees. The team asked me about foreign funding. They asked if I transferred money abroad which I denied. They were saying that they would take me to the police line for interrogation. On the other hand, the NIA team confiscated several important documents and electronic devices from his house, which will be sent to Delhi for investigation. The NIA later released a statement which said that no arrest had been made following Thursday's raids.
National award drives Chillapalli gram panchayat to focus more on development works
Hyderabad: The national award received by Chillapalli gram panchayat in Peddapalli district along with Rs.75 lakh cash prize would help it in fostering more development works under its limits. The gram panchayat won Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas national puraskar under women friendly panchayat category from the Central government for taking up all round development in the village. President Droupadi Murmu conferred the national panchayat awards upon 45 awardees during a ceremony in New Delhi on Wednesday. With a population of 1081 people, the Chillapalli gram panchayat bagged the award for the year 2022-23. Explaining the factors that contributed to getting the national award, Chillapalli Panchayat Secretary M Jhansi, speaking to Deccan Chronicle on Thursday said that the gram panchayat mainly focused on ensuring proper sanitation and developing greenery, setting up village parks apart from laying roads. As the Sarpanch Kommu Padma, Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency (MPTC) G Satyavathi and Secretary M Jhansi were the women, the Chillapalli declared as women friendly panchayat. Besides taking up development works, the panchayat gave employment to the women in the village to maintain parks and greenery. The members in the self-help group (SHG) in the village set up a grocery store, chicken centre, tailoring shop and other business outlets with the help of Rs.1 crore funds. Medical camps were exclusively organized for the women to address their problems, Jhansi explained. One of the core areas where the gram panchayat focused on was preventing child marriages. We counseled several parents cautioning them about the ill-effects of a child marriage. We also categorically informed the parents that their daughters would be ineligible for availing schemes if marriage was performed before attaining 18 years of age, she said. Jhansi further stated that the plans have been drawn up to set up solar power plants to improve electricity supply and ensure more road connectivity to the village with the cash prize. Getting an award is a big boost for us as we worked hard to improve conditions in the village, she added. Officials said the Central government was committed to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under the 2030 Agenda, to which it is a signatory. With approximately 2.7 lakh gram panchayats (GPs) in the country and 32 lakh elected representatives playing a pivotal role, it is essential for these local bodies to adopt the MoPR thematic approach to the Localization of Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs). This approach focuses on planning and implementing the SDGs through the 'Gram Panchayat Development Plan' in a phased and comprehensive manner. To streamline efforts, MoPR has grouped the 17 SDGs into nine LSDG themes and revamped the national panchayat awards.
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Man Jumps On Traiin Engine, Dies After Being Electrocuted At Jhansi Station
The incident caused the train to be halted at the Jhansi railway station for approximately 45 minutes, railway officials said.
Suicide At Jhansi Railway Station, Burning Body Seen On Train Engine
An unidentified person was charred to death after jumping on to the engine of a Goa-bound train in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi.
Two killed, five hurt as car crashes into divider in UP
Mahoba: Two men died while five others sustained injuries after a speeding car collided with a road divider on the Jhansi-Mirzapur highway in Mahoba district, police said on Thursday. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Vandana Singh said, The incident took place on Wednesday night near Sugira village under the Kulphar police station area when a speeding car lost control and hit a divider on the Jhansi-Mirzapur highway. Ansh Patel (20) and Manish Patel (28) died on the spot, while five others -- Pradeep Patel (21), Mukesh Patel (18), Vipin Patel (22), Yogendra (22) and Prince Patel (19) -- were rushed to the district hospital from where Vipin was referred to Jhansi for advanced care after his condition worsened, she said. The victims were travelling from Mauranipur in Jhansi district to Kulphar in Mahoba to attend a wedding ceremony, the officer said. Police have launched a probe after sending the bodies for post-mortem, she added.
Jhansi Hospital Fire: Principal, 3 Others Face Heat For Negligence That Killed 18 Infants
The devastating fire occurred in the hospitals neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) on the night of November 15, resulting in the death of 10 children. Eight more later succumbed due to illness
UP shunts Jhansi medical college principal, suspends 3 others after fire tragedy
Jhansi hospital fire: U.P government removes principal, suspends three staff members
LUCKNOW: Initiating action against those found responsible for lapses that led to the fire at the NICU ward of Maharani Laxmibai Medical College, Jhansi, which claimed the lives of 10 infants on November 15, the Uttar Pradesh government removed the principal of the medical college and suspended three other staff members on Wednesday. The state government took this action based on the findings of a high-level inquiry conducted by a four-member committee, headed by Director General of Medical Education Kinjal Singh. The four-member committee submitted its report on the November 15 fire incident on Monday. Notably, besides the 10 infants who lost their lives that night, the toll from the fire incident later rose to 18. The action was taken by Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, who also holds the portfolio of Medical Health. Based on the report from the four-member committee, Medical College Principal Dr. Narendra Singh Sengar has been removed from his post and attached to the Directorate of Medical Education in the state capital, Lucknow. Chief Medical Superintendent of the medical college and hospital Dr. Sachin Mahur has been served a chargesheet for alleged lapses. Three other staff members who faced the axe include Junior Engineer (Electrical) Sanjeet Kumar, NICU Ward Nursing Sister-in-Charge Sandhya Rai, and Chief Superintendent Dr. Sunita Rathore. All three have been suspended with immediate effect. NHRC notice to Maharashtra govt over death of 10 babies in fire at Bhandara hospital According to a government official, the department has also issued chargesheets to all those facing action. The chargesheets detail the allegations, and the accused staff members will have to provide an explanation to the department. The committee's report, submitted on Monday night, identified negligence and outlined recommendations to prevent similar tragedies in the future. Additionally, Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak stated that a probe by the Jhansi Divisional Commissioner has been ordered to ascertain the role of Dr. Om Shankar Chaurasia, Head of the Paediatrics Department at the Medical College, who is also in charge of the Electrical Department. The tragic fire occurred at the neonatal intensive care unit of the medical college hospital on the night of November 15, in which 10 infants died. Of the 39 rescued, eight others later died due to illness, according to the medical college administration.
Jhansi medical college fire: UP govt removes principal, suspends 3 staff members
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday removed Jhansi medical college's principal and suspended three staff members after a four-member committee submitted its report on the November 15 fire incident that claimed lives of 10 children. The action was taken by Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, who also holds responsibility of the Health department. Based on the report of the four-member committee, constituted on the instructions of Pathak, the principal of Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi district has been removed, officials said. Three college staff members -- a chief superintendent, a junior engineer and a NICU ward nursing sister incharge -- have been suspended, they said here. Based on the committee's investigation, college principal Dr Narendra Singh Sengar has been removed from the post. He has been attached to the Directorate General of Medical Education Department. Chief Medical Superintendent Dr Sachin Mahur has been given a charge sheet, they said. The college's junior engineer (electrical) Sanjeet Kumar, NICU ward's nursing sister in-charge Sandhya Rai and chief superintendent Dr Sunita Rathore were immediately suspended, they said. The fire took place at the medical college hospital's neonatal intensive care unit on the night of November 15 in which 10 children died. Of the 39 rescued, eight others died later due to illness, medical college administration said.
Jhansi medical college fire: U.P. govt removes principal, suspends three staff members
Three college staff members a chief superintendent, a junior engineer and a NICU ward nursing sister incharge have been suspended, they said
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The birth weight of both infants was 800 grams and one of them also had a hole in the heart, he added. Meanwhile, Congress sources said on Sunday that the party's state chief Ajay Rai and Barabanki MP Tanuj Punia would travel to Jhansi and visit the medical college. They will also meet the families
Jhansi Hospital Fire: Two More Babies Die, Death Toll Rises To 17
Thirty-nine newborns were rescued from a devastating fire in the medical college hospitals neonatal intensive care unit on the night of November 15.
Jhansi hospital fire: Two more infants die, toll rises to 17
Tragic fire at Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College claims 17 lives; 10 babies died on the night of the fire, the remainder succumbed to their illnesses, says college principal
Two more infants die, toll in Jhansi medical college fire rises to 17
Jhansi: Two more infants rescued from a fire that ripped through the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College here have died, taking the total toll in the blaze to 17, a senior official said on Sunday.Thirty-nine newborns were rescued from a devastating fire in the medical college hospital's neonatal intensive care unit on the night of November 15. Dr Narendra Singh Sengar, the medical college's principal, told PTI that of the 39 infants rescued, two more died on Saturday. While 10 babies died on the night of the fire, the remainder succumbed to their illnesses, he said. A post-mortem of the two bodies was done on Saturday and the cause of death was confirmed as illness in both cases. The bodies have been handed over to the family members, Sengar said. The birth weight of both infants was 800 grams and one of them also had a hole in the heart, he added. Meanwhile, Congress sources said on Sunday that the party's state chief Ajay Rai and Barabanki MP Tanuj Punia would travel to Jhansi and visit the medical college. They will also meet the families whose babies died in the fire.
Health Minister Orders Fire Safety Inspections in Telangana Hospitals
Hyderabad: Health minister Damodar Rajanarsimha directed officials to ensure strict adherence to fire safety regulations in hospitals. He ordered inspection of fire safety standards in government hospitals and preparation of detailed reports on the matter. In a review of fire safety measures in hospitals on Saturday, following the death of infants at a hospital fire in Jhansi of Uttar Pradesh, the minister instructed the officials to form 10 teams to begin inspections at major state hospitals. Officials were tasked with checking the presence of fire alarms and smoke detectors and verifying the adequacy and expiry dates of fire extinguishers. The minister emphasised that hospital security and staff must be trained in fire safety and the use of firefighting equipment. He also directed the examination of hospital power supply systems and the replacement of outdated electrical cables with high-quality ones. The installation of Do's and Donts signboards regarding fire safety and short circuits was also mandated. The minister advised hospital authorities to maintain regular contact with nearby fire station personnel, conduct mock drills, develop a fire evacuation plan, train personnel on it and display signboards.
UP: 3 Killed, 4 Injured In Car Accident On Jhansi-Khajuraho Highway
Three people involved in the road accident died on spot while another died during treatment at hospital.
Jhansi hospital fire | The fire that engulfed newborn babies
On November 15, a fire at a state-run medical college hospital in Uttar Pradeshs Jhansi claimed the lives of 10 infants. Five children who had been saved died later. Angry families allege negligence.Mehul Malpanireports on the tragedy that took place in a hospital that bears the burden of a crumbling healthcare system
Uttar Pradesh records 25% rise in stubble burning cases
LUCKNOW: Amid the rising levels of air pollution as a potential threat to life, especially, in the national capital and the Nation Capital Region (NCR), the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) data shows that UP has registered an alarming jump of 25 per cent stubble burning incidents in the current fiscal. According to data, updated till Nov 19,2024, UP has recorded 3,308 incidents of stubble burning this year as compared to 2,649 incidents reported in the corresponding span of time, last year. Maharajganj district in eastern UP stands out with maximum 284 incidents of stubble burning followed by Aligarh, where 173 incidents were reported. Significantly, Maharajganj had reported just 89 such incidents in 2023 and it has now recorded a jump of around three times surging the figure to 284. The other districts registering significant number of such incidents include Jhansi (167), Fatehpur (133), Shahjahanpur (127), Hardoi (122), Kanpur Dehat (119), and Etawah (118). As per the agriculture department sources, besides the rise in the incidents of stubble burning, the incidents of agricultural waste burning have also come to light. The agricultural department authorities claim to be vigilant about the situation on the ground and imposing penalties. Satellite data monitoring of stubble burning across six states including UP, Rajasthan, MP, Punjab, Haryana and Delhi - suggests a significant shift in stubble burning patterns. States such as Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, with low farm fire incidents previously, have witnessed an increase in the number of farm fires. Satellite data shows that since October 28, 2024, the incidents of stubble burning have gone up considerably in those six states. This resulted in thick smoke spreading over a large area of north and central India. On November 19, satellites spotted 1,394 residue burning events. This included 664 incidents in MP, followed by 368 in UP, 270 in Punjab, 35 in Haryana, and 57 in Rajasthan. However, the national capital recorded zero incidents. Satellite monitoring of stubble burning incidents in fields started on September 15. During the period between September 15 and November 19, a total of 28,713 incidents of stubble burning were reported in these six states. Despite the state governments adopting a hard stance against the menace, incidents of stubble burning increased in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. The Centre, in early November, decided to double the penalty on stubble burning. The Centre is already extending financial support to the states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and the NCT of Delhi to address air pollution. During the current year, so far, funds amounting to Rs 275 crore have already been released to the states, out of a total allocation of Rs 600 crore.
Jhansi fire: Death toll rises to 15 as 3 more children succumb to injuries
Jhansi: Three more children injured in the fire at Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in Jhansi last week have died, taking the toll to 15, officials said. The fire broke out unexpectedly in the NICU ward of the hospital on November 15 night, where 49 children were being treated. While 39 children were saved, 10 had 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 .
On Camera, Speeding Tempo Rams Bike, Drags It For 100 Metres In UP
A speeding pick-up truck in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi rammed into a car and then crashed into a bike that was crossing over from the wrong side, flinging the rider in the air and dragging the two-wheeler along the road for some 100 metres.
Jhansi: Does Human Life Matter Less in BJP-ruled States? Where is Our Outrage?
Reports from the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College's neonatal ICU suggest that it was a tragedy waiting to happen.
PM Modi, HM Shah, others pay heartfelt tributes to Rani Lakshmibai
New Delhi, Nov 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with several other BJP leaders, paid homage to Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi on her birth anniversary on Tuesday, lauding her bravery and pivotal role in Indias struggle for independence. Sharing his tributes on X, Prime Minister Modi wrote, Tributes to the fearless Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, [] The post PM Modi, HM Shah, others pay heartfelt tributes to Rani Lakshmibai appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other political leaders paid tribute to Rani Lakshmibai, the Queen of Jhansi, on her birth anniversary. They praised her courage, patriotism, and leadership during the 1857 Indian Rebellion against British rule, calling her an inspiration for generations.
Twin negligence: On the Jhansi hospital fire
Jhansi tragedy is a result of neglecting fire safety and health care
Another child rescued from Jhansi fire dies; family alleges hospitals negligence
The child was suffering from hypoxic encephalopathy and died due to the illness, says Principal Doctor at MLB Medical College; Childs family allege negligence on the part of the hospital and said that the babys condition deteriorated after being rescued from the fire
Jhansi Medical College Fire: One More Rescued Child Dies Due to 'Illness'
The fire broke out unexpectedly in the NICU late Friday night, where 49 children were being treated. While 39 children were saved, 10 had tragically died due to suffocation or burns
Relaxation of norms has paved the way for indiscriminate mining activity in Agency areas and tribals would retaliate if the government failed to distribute pattas and protect their rights, says Simhadri Jhansi
'Politically most dangerous': Mallikarjun Kharge compares BJP-RSS to 'poison'; BJP hits back
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge launched a scathing attack on the BJP and RSS, calling them poison and politically the most dangerous entities in India. Kharge also criticized Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath for continuing his election rallies in Maharashtra despite the tragic fire at a Jhansi medical college.
Jhansi Hero Who Saved Many Babies From Hospital Fire Lost His Twin Daughters
A fire on Friday night at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the medical college in Jhansi claimed the lives of 10 newborns, many of them born prematurely. The fire though doused, the air still hung heavy with sorrow.
Continuous running of life-support devices led to Jhansi hospital fire: Probe
A fire erupted in the overcrowded neonatal intensive care unit of Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in Jhansi, India, resulting in the tragic deaths of ten infants. The blaze, attributed to an overheated oxygen concentrator, was exacerbated by overcrowding and continuous operation of life-support equipment. Investigations are underway to determine the extent of safety lapses and potential negligence.
Jhansi hospital fire: Swapped children are reunited with families after two days of panic
Doctors and parents said confusion was caused because it was very difficult to identify infants without their tags, with details such as their parents names, measurements, and weight
DC Edit | Baby deaths: Hold safety audits
The death of 10 infants in the neonatal unit of the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi, in Uttar Pradesh, last week points to the series of irregularities and lapses that still plague our healthcare, especially critical care, infrastructure. Reports suggest that the by the time the staff in the NICU got hold of the fire extinguisher, the blaze was out of control and all it took was 20 minutes for it to snuff out the lives of 10 newborns. There was absolute chaos in the hospital with no one knowing what to do in the critical moments, adding to the number of casualties. The medical and security staff had no clue as to what was happening and hence acted at cross purposes. There were little in the form of laid-out procedures even for rescue. That the parents who waited outside the neonatal unit were instrumental in saving many lives only goes to highlight the inefficiency of the management of the hospital. As per preliminary reports, a short circuit in the electric switchboard sparked the fire, which spread in no time. What caused the short circuit is yet to be ascertained although excessive load on the switchboard is suspected. The takeaway from the emerging reports is that there is an immediate and urgent need for training the handlers of critical and sensitive installations in emergency response in facilities such as hospitals that are frequented by people. Every second is precious immediately after an accident occurs as it is crucial to saving lives. There are procedures for security audits in hospitals and other such structures but they are observed more in breach than in observance. Those who are in charge often look the other way. There must be legislative measures to hold those who are in charge accountable for lapses. That is the minimum that we owe the infants.
Slippers Caught Fire, Foot Burned: How Jhansi Nurse Saved Over Dozen Babies
Ten babies perished in a fire that broke out at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi Friday night.
Salwar Caught Fire But...: How UP Nurse Saved Over Dozen Babies
Nurse Megha James was on duty when the fire broke out at the Jhansi hospital and she threw herself headlong into the rescue efforts, playing a hero's role by saving several babies.
Jhansi fire: Nurses heroic efforts helped save over dozen babies
Lucknow/Jhansi: Nurse Megha James was on duty when the fire broke out at the Jhansi hospital and she threw herself headlong into the rescue efforts, playing a heros role by saving several babies. Even when her salwar got burned, she refused to give up and was able to evacuate 14-15 babies with others help. I 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 hospital fire: Rescued newborn dies of illness
Lucknow/Jhansi: A newborn rescued from a fire that engulfed a children's ward at a government hospital in Jhansi died due to illness on Sunday, officials said.With this, 11 newborns who were admitted to the NICU at Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College have died. Ten of them died after the fire broke out in the ward on Friday night. One newborn who was shifted from NICU to PICU died during treatment for an illness. The boy did not sustain any burn injuries in the fire, Jhansi District Magistrate Avinash Kumar said. Till Saturday, the number of deaths was 10 and that of children undergoing treatment at the NICU in Jhansi Medical College was 38. None of these children is undergoing treatment for burn injuries. These children were rescued by the hospital staff, he said. Among these 38 children, the condition of three was critical. Of these three newborns, one died on Sunday. However, he did not die due to burn injury, he added. Kumar told reporters that he inspected the hospital on Sunday and enquired about the well-being of the children admitted to the PICU. He also spoke to their family members. I have spoken to the doctors and the condition of the children is stated to be stable, he said. The DM further said that the bodies of the newborns who died in the fire have been handed over to their families. One child is with us and a family is claiming the child. We are doing a verification. No child is missing, he said. The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday formed a four-member committee to investigate the hospital fire. The committee has been tasked with identifying the cause of the fire and determining whether there was any negligence. The government has sought its report within seven days.
Yakoob Mansuri lost his twin girls while saving other infants who died in Jhansi hospital fire
A devastating fire ripped through the neonatal intensive care unit of Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, claiming the lives of several infants. Yakoob Mansuri, a young father, bravely rescued multiple babies but tragically lost his own twin daughters in the blaze.
