DRDO develops high-pressure polymeric membrane for sea water desalination
Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully developed an indigenous nanoporous membrane. This membrane is for high-pressure sea water desalination. Defence Materials Stores and Research & Development Establishment, Kanpur developed it. The technology is for desalination plants in Indian Coast Guard ships. Initial trials were successful on an Offshore Patrolling Vessel. Final clearance awaits after 500 hours of operational testing.
'Food adulteration is a social crime,' says UP CM Yogi; calls for public shaming of offenders
LUCKNOW: Launching a renewed crackdown on those involved in food adulteration and the sale of counterfeit medicines, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday termed the menace a social crime, declaring that such acts would not be tolerated. In a strong deterrent measure, the CM called for the public identification of offenders by displaying their photos at major intersections to raise awareness and discourage others. Chairing a high-level review meeting of the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) department in Lucknow, Adityanath directed officials to take strict and decisive action against adulterators, fake medicine traders, and others under the states zero tolerance policy. He instructed that daily consumables such as oil, ghee, spices, milk, and cheese be tested rigorouslypreferably at production unitsto ensure quality. Special teams should be formed to carry out intensive checks of milk and dairy products with continuous monitoring, he said. Additionally, professional blood donors should be identified, and effective control should be established in this sector, he added. Public health is the state's top priority and it must be handled with full transparency and commitment. Officials informed the CM that the states network of food and drug laboratories had expanded significantly. Apart from six major divisions already in operation, new laboratories and offices have been established in Aligarh, Ayodhya, Azamgarh, Bareilly, Basti, Chitrakoot, Kanpur, Mirzapur, Moradabad, Prayagraj, Saharanpur, and Devi Patan divisions. Laboratory buildings in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, and Jhansi have also been upgraded, while three modern microbiology labs have been set up in Lucknow, Meerut, and Varanasi. These facilities are equipped for testing microorganisms, protozoa, viruses, bacteria, mycotoxins, and other pathogens. Testing is already underway in Lucknow and Meerut. The Chief Minister suggested the creation of a Corpus Fund to support the operation and maintenance of these laboratories. To tackle the fake drug trade effectively, Adityanath directed improved coordination between FSDA and police authorities to ensure better enforcement and drug quality checks. For transparency in the food safety process, FSDA has implemented a password-protected barcode system, allowing confidential and impartial sample analysis. Each sample is digitally tested by scientists and validated only after senior official approval. To boost public involvement, the department has introduced a mobile app called Food Safety Connect and a toll-free number (1800-180-5533). The CM instructed that a complaint be considered resolved only after the complainant expresses satisfaction. Significant progress has also been reported in the pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing sectors. Over the past three years, investment proposals worth 1,470 crore have been approved, generating direct employment for more than 3,340 people. There has also been a notable increase in pharmaceutical units, medical device production, blood banks, and retail medicine sellers across the state.
Bird flu scare in UP: Two more zoos shut, surveillance stepped up in poultry farms
LUCKNOW, May 14: The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered the closure of zoos in Lucknow and Kanpur for a week, a day after similar precautionary measures were taken in Gorakhpur and Etawah, following the detection of bird flu in a tigress that died at the Shaheed Ashfaqullah Khan Zoo in Gorakhpur, officials said Wednesday. Forest Minister Arun Kumar Saxena said surveillance has been intensified not just in zoos, but also in poultry farms across the state. The zoo shutdown [] The post Bird flu scare in UP: Two more zoos shut, surveillance stepped up in poultry farms appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Drones developed by IIT-Kanpur set for trials on May 25
LUCKNOW: With stealth, high-speed performance, and logistical muscle, two drones developed by IIT-Kanpur are set for final trials on 25 May, and may soon become a part of the Indian Armys UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) arsenal. Amid Operation Sindoor and the ongoing military stand-off between India and Pakistan, the strategic significance of homegrown drone technology has grown considerably. In response to the Ministry of Defences urgent directive to showcase advanced UAV prototypes, IIT-Kanpurs aerospace engineers have delivered two specialised models an FPV (First Person View) combat drone and a high-payload logistics drone tailored for modern warfare. Operation Sindoor marked a tactical shift in military strategy, highlighting the dominance of drone-led operations, where stealth, aerial autonomy and real-time surveillance proved decisive on the battlefield. According to Professor Abhishek from IIT-Kanpurs aerospace engineering department, Both models are equipped with stealth features and radar-evasive capabilities, making them ideal for deployment in hostile zones. The short-range FPV drone is designed for precision strikes and real-time reconnaissance. Weighing under 10 kg, it is capable of kamikaze missions and precision-targeted payload delivery. Built with an ultra-fast motor, compact frame, and a front-mounted high-definition camera, the drone can relay real-time visuals to ground controllers. This is a direct response to a formal request from the Indian Army, considering the evolving security environment, Prof Abhishek said. The intent was to develop high-impact performance in both tactical and logistic dimensions, and the trials on 25 May will be crucial. Capable of flying at speeds up to 120 kmph, the FPV drone has a flight endurance of up to 30 minutes and can function in signal-compromised or jammed environments. It is also equipped with obstacle avoidance algorithms, allowing it to manoeuvre through narrow urban lanes or mountainous tracks ideal for surgical strikes and enemy base infiltration. The second model, a high-payload logistics drone, is a robust multi-rotor UAV designed to lift up to 30 kg of cargo over a 40 km range. Engineered for high-altitude and disaster-prone zones, the drone can operate in diverse weather conditions and land on unprepared terrain. It is capable of transporting ammunition, food supplies, or medical kits secured with vibration-absorbing mounts. This drone is expected to significantly reduce the Armys reliance on manned helicopters for critical supplies to forward bases or stranded troops in dangerous areas. IIT-Kanpur has previously delivered around 30 drones to the Indian Army, some of which are currently in use in the northeastern sectors.
Bird flu scare: Death of a tigress lead to closure of zoos in Uttar Pradesh
LUCKNOW: The death of a tigress in Gorakhpur zoo led to the closure of Lucknow, Kanpur and Gorakhpur zoos along with Etawah Lion Safari for a week on Tuesday evening following the bird flu scare in the state zoos. The decision to shut the zoos came after the death of a tigress Shakti at the Gorakhpur zoo as bird flu was confirmed as the cause of the death of feline. Meanwhile, all the Tiger reserves, including Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in Lakhimpur Kheri, Amangarh Tiger Reserve in Bijnore, Ranipur Tiger Reserve in Chitrakoot and Suhelva Tiger Reserve in Balrampur, in the state have been directed to be on high alert. The wildlife authorities got alerted after the death of tigress Shakti at Gorakhpur zoo on May 7. Its viscera samples were sent to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal, which confirmed bird flu as the cause of death on Tuesday. The tigress, Shakti, was over two years old and was brought to Gorakhpur after her rescue from Lakhimpur Kheris Mailani in May, 2024. Also, the viscera examination of the tigress by NIHSAD confirmed the presence of a rare Vibrio bacterial infection. This bacterium, typically found in aquatic life including fish and seabirds, is a potential risk of spreading H5N1 (avian influenza) through direct contact. Infection in several big cat species, including tigers, leopards, and others is common as they feed on infected poultry carcasses. Cats are also prone to infection because of their risk of exposure to poultry or wild birds, say the wild life experts. Moreover, female wolf Bhairavi also succumbed at the Gorakhpur zoo and its viscera samples were sent to IVRI Bareilly. Bhairavi's results are awaited. Meanwhile, a sick tiger named Pataudi was recently transferred to the Kanpur zoo, raising concerns about the potential spread of the virus there. The monitoring of all animals in the zoo is being done. They are being checked for symptoms of bird flu or other illnesses. Keepers have been made aware of the symptoms, said the senior forest official. According to Anuradha Vemuri, the principal chief conservator of forest-Wildlife (PCCF-Wildlife), the highest protocol was already in place. The zoos in Lucknow, Kanpur and Gorakhpur districts and the lion safari in Etawah shall remain closed for a week, she said. In a late Tuesday evening message to the staff of tiger reserves, senior forest officials asked them to keep a watch on the behaviour of animals on their premises and report if any of them fell sick or died. Meanwhile, Chief minister Yogi Adityanath, taking cognizance of the scare, directed the wildlife authorities to enforce maximum vigilance in all zoos in Uttar Pradesh to check the spread of H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu). As per an official statement, the CM chaired a high-level meeting saying the safety of protected animals and birds in zoos, bird sanctuaries, national parks, wetland areas and cow shelters must be treated as the topmost priority. He instructed officials to take all necessary preventive measures promptly and strictly in accordance with the guidelines issued by both the central and state governments to curb the possible spread of the infection. As a preventive strategy, Yogi ordered regular sanitization of zoo premises and the use of blow torching where needed. He also emphasized mandatory health screenings of all wild animals and birds, along with strict inspection of their food to prevent any contamination. The CM directed that all zoo staff be fully aware about avian influenza and equipped with PPE kits and other essential safety gear. He further said that staff duties within enclosures be assigned according to the level of associated risk. He called for strict monitoring of all poultry farms in line with safety protocols and tight control over the movement of poultry products. He directed the health department to assess the potential impact of bird flu on humans to prevent any risk of transmission to the public. The CM said that zoo authorities should be in regular contact with institutions like the Central Zoo Authority, National Centre for Disease Control, ministry of health, department of fisheries and dairy, and the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, to seek advice and implement necessary action accordingly. At the same time, Gorakhpur health officials had collected blood samples from over 100 staff members of the Zoo, especially, those who were in touch with the Tigress Shakti. Their reports are expected by Wednesday, said Dr Yogesh Singh, the veterinary doctor at the Gorakhpur Zoo. He added that the entire zoo premises was sanitized. Dr Singh maintained that all animals, approximately 300 in number, present in Gorakhpur Zoo, were healthy and showed no signs of infection during their examination conducted on Tuesday.
Dr. Ajay Kumar Appointed as New Chairman of UPSC
Dr. Ajay Kumar, a retired IAS officer and former Defence Secretary, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). His extensive experience in government roles and significant contributions to defence reforms and digital initiatives position him as a strategic leader for UPSC. With a strong educational background, including degrees from IIT Kanpur and the University of Minnesota, Dr. Kumar's leadership is expected to enhance the commission's transparency and efficiency. His term will last for six years or until he turns 65, as he takes on the responsibility of overseeing civil service examinations in India.
Drones Made By IIT Kanpur Set For May 25 Trials, Likely To Be Deployed By Army Amid Op Sindoor
IITian founder joined a dance class just to try. What he learnt there was much more than body moves
Harsh Pokharna, IIT Kanpur alumnus and CEO of OkCredit, recently joined a dance class in Mysore as a spontaneous experiment. What started as a fun, unfamiliar activity turned into a meaningful experience, where he connected with people from diverse backgrounds and found joy in doing something he wasnt good at. Alongside his regular gym routine, the dance lessons taught him humility, freedom, and the importance of stepping out of his comfort zoneoffering lessons that extended well beyond physical movement.
37-year-old Kanpur techie dies after hair transplant surgery
Vineet Kumar Dubey, an engineer, died after a hair transplant in Kanpur. His wife, Jaya Tripathi, filed a police complaint. She alleged medical negligence against the doctor. Police have registered a case and started investigations. They are reviewing the circumstances of Vineet's death. The doctor has been summoned for questioning. Further investigation is underway to determine the facts.
JEE Advanced 2025 Admit Card Out: Download Hall Ticket @jeeadv.ac.in Now!
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has officially released the JEE Advanced 2025 Admit Card. Candidates who registered for this prestigious exam can now download their hall ticket from the official website, jeeadv.ac.in or directly via the login portal link provided here. The admit card is available for download till May 18, 2025, which [] The post JEE Advanced 2025 Admit Card Out: Download Hall Ticket @jeeadv.ac.in Now! appeared first on Testbook Blog .
Download IIT JEE Advanced Admit Card 2025 Now
The IIT Kanpur has released the admit card for the JEE Advanced 2025 examination. Candidates can download their admit cards starting May 11, 2025. The application process was open from April 23 to May 2, 2025, and the exam is set for May 18, 2025. This article provides essential details about important dates, application fees, eligibility criteria, and instructions for downloading the admit card. Stay informed to ensure a smooth examination process.
JEE Advanced 2025 Admit Cards Now Available for Download
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur has made the admit cards for JEE Advanced 2025 available for eligible candidates. Scheduled for May 18, 2025, the exam consists of two mandatory papers. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website by entering their registration details. The provisional answer key will be released shortly after the exam, with final results expected in early June. For detailed instructions on downloading the admit card, read the full article.
IIT Kanpur will release the JEE Advanced 2025 admit cards on May 12, accessible via jeeadv.ac.in. Candidates can download them between May 12 and May 18. The admit card contains crucial details like exam center address and reporting time. The JEE Advanced 2025 exam, comprising two papers, is scheduled for May 18, with IIT Kanpur organizing the event.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates BrahMos production unit in Lucknow
LUCKNOW: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday virtually inaugurated the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility at the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor here. The Rs 300 crore facility is a key part of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor and represents India's commitment to self-reliant defence manufacturing, the Ministry of Defence said. It includes not only missile production but also testing, integration, and a materials complex for aerospace-grade components. A major leap toward #AtmanirbharBharat and a strategic boost to regional industrial growth, the Ministry of Defence said on X. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of #BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow. https://t.co/4WLFMzlpEJ Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) May 11, 2025 The Uttar Pradesh government had said the facility will manufacture one of the world's fastest supersonic cruise missiles, with a range of 290 to 400 km and a top speed of Mach 2.8. The missile, a product of BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between India and Russia, can be launched from land, sea, or air and uses a fire and forget system. Completed in three-and-a-half years, the BrahMos production unit in Lucknow is spread over 80 hectares of land provided free of cost by the Uttar Pradesh government, the state government had said in the statement. The UP Defence Industrial Corridor, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2018, has six nodes --- Lucknow, Kanpur, Aligarh, Agra, Jhansi, and Chitrakoot -- where major investments are being made to boost defence manufacturing. Uttar Pradesh is the second state after Tamil Nadu to establish a Defence Industrial Corridor, it added.
1971 war veteran from Odisha's Kendrapara praises Operation Sindoor
KENDRAPARA: For 75-year-old Duryodhana Mohanty, memories of 1971 have come rushing back. And as a war veteran, Operation Sindoor has provided him joy the native of Barunadiha village under Kendraparas Rajkanika block. Mohanty, who fought against the Pakistani Army in the 1971 Bangladesh liberation war, said, A lot of water has flown under the bridge since the 1971 war. The introduction of missiles and drones in Operation Sindoor has changed the nature of warfare. We are proud that many missiles were earlier tested in the Integrated Test Ranges (ITR) on Dr Abdul Kalam Island and Chandipur in Odisha. Mohanty, who joined the Indian Army in 1970 at the age of 20, served in the 14th Battalion Brigade of The Guards during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. He recalled intense frontline combat across Bangladesh - from Habiganj and Laskarpur to Ajmiriganj, Tongi Junction, and ultimately Dhaka. We crossed the border from Agartala into East Pakistan on December 1, 1971. The battles were fierce. We used self-loading rifles, mortars, rocket launchers, anti-tank guns, cannons, howitzers, tanks, and machine guns. The maximum range of our guns was just about a kilometre, he said. The veteran recalled Indian Air Force deployed MiG-21s, Hawker Hunters, Folland Gnats, and English Electric Canberra bombers to great effect. We fought alongside the Mukti Bahini, destroyed enemy tanks, and pushed the Pakistani troops back all the way to Dhaka, he added. After serving the Indian Army for 32 years, including participation in Operation Meghdoot (1984), the mission to secure the Siachen Glacier, Mohanty retired in 2002. During his career, he was posted in Mizoram, Assam, Tripura, Kanpur, Kashmir, and Pune. He currently draws a monthly pension of Rs 41,000. Back in his village, Mohanty remains active in public life. He was elected sarpanch of Barunadiha gram panchayat three times - first in 2007, then in 2012, and again in 2022. He could not contest in 2017 due to reservation of the seat for SC candidates. Mohanty lives with his wife and extended family in Barunadiha. His eldest son, Amit, is also a former Indian Army soldier, while his younger son, Arjit, serves in Odisha Police.
Use Op Sindoor to speed up R&D in drone tech: Experts
BENGALURU: As drones are being used extensively in Operation Sindoor, experts point out that this war-like situation should be used to learn and scale up the pace of R&D in counter-drone technologies, and indigenous development of micro-controls and lethal technologies. While most of the drones being used in Op Sindoor were made in Bengaluru, Pune and Gurugram-Noida circuit, microchips, microprocessors and micro controllers are being imported, including from Taiwan. A DRDO official, seeking anonymity, said the work on improving drones and other technological interventions is being taken up by the organisation in partnership with private firms and experts. Prof Abhishekh, Department of Aerospace, IIT-Kanpur, said that a lot of research has been done in the drone sector since 2018 and now, the work on counter-drone technologies is being strengthened. These include early detection, radio frequency jamming and laser technology to neutralise drones. Experts said this should be done faster as the drone industry is growing at a rapid pace, especially over the last five years. They pointed out that drones are a Rs 1,500 crore market, much lesser than what it could have been by 2025. The country has over a 1,000 registered drone companies, but only 10-15 have partnered with government agencies and are seriously working on design and development. Experts pointed out that work is also being done in improving beyond-the-line-of-sight technology in drones, and India is lagging behind other countries. The defence sector should use the IDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) platform to place orders with startups to strengthen drone manufacturing and come up with innovative ideas, they added. Chief Research Scientist, Department of Aerospace Engineering, IISc, SB Omkar, said there is a lot of potential for growth in the drone industry but technological advances come with a cost, which the government should now support. Omkar, who is also chairperson for drone standardisation in India, said that volumes can be attained with economics and spreading drone usage across the country. Yusuf Unjhawala, Adjunct Scholar, Takshila University, Bengaluru, said that the use of drones in warfare heightened after the Ukraine war. Now, work needs to be done based on imagination and anticipating demand. Technological advances are being worked out to make drones more lethal, compact, cheaper, long-ranging, faster and with more sensors. The lineage is more towards AI operations, he added.
Delhi's hopes of rain-on-demand gather steam as cloud seeding plan gets go-ahead
The Delhi cabinet has approved cloud seeding trials to combat pollution, allocating approximately Rs 3.2 crore for the project. IIT Kanpur will oversee the implementation, with the initial trial planned for late May or June across 100 square kilometers.
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Delhi Cabinet Approves Cloud-Seeding Trial Proposal To Tackle Air Pollution
The Delhi Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to conduct five cloud-seeding trials to be overseen by IIT-Kanpur.
IIT Kanpur Project Scientist Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline
TheIndian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Project Scientist posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official IIT Kanpur website. The last date to submit the application form is 14-05-2025.
3 dead, 1 injured as motorcycle collides with truck on Aligarh-Kanpur highway
A tragic road accident on the Aligarh-Kanpur highway near Jalalpur Panwara claimed the lives of three individuals, including a woman, and left one critically injured. The incident involved a motorcycle carrying four people and a container truck, resulting in a fiery collision. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident after seizing the container truck.
Civil defence volunteers rehearse emergency response in Lucknow ahead of nationwide mock drill
LUCKNOW: A day before the scheduled mock drill mandated by the Union government, civil defence volunteers conducted a rehearsal at the Lucknow police lines on Tuesday to strengthen emergency preparedness. Meanwhile, UP DGP Prashant Kumar, on Tuesday, said that comprehensive civil defence mock drills would be conducted across all districts on Wednesday in compliance of the instructions received from the Government of India. The exercise, which involved around 200 civil defence volunteers, was aimed at training volunteers in managing large-scale emergencies and responding effectively to potential missile or air attacks. According to Chief Warden, Civil Defence Lucknow, Amarnath Mishra, the participants demonstrated coordinated responses to sirens, evacuation procedures, and protective measures designed to minimise panic and chaos during emergencies. The drill focused on practical techniques to protect civilians during missile strikes and air attacks, along with educating the public on how to safeguard themselves in such situations, Mishra added. The development comes a day after the Union Home Ministry's directives to states to conduct mock drills on May 7 to enhance civil defence preparedness. The Union Home Ministry asked the states to operationalise air raid warning sirens and train civilians to protect themselves in the event of a hostile attack. The states have also been directed to update and rehearse evacuation plans, crash blackout measures, and early camouflaging of vital plants and installations. Interacting with media persons, the UP DGP Prashant Kumar said that the Centre had identified 19 districts-- one placed in Category 1, two in Category 2 and the remaining 16 in Category 3-- for the exercise. Bulandshahr in western UP has been kept in Category 1; Agra, Kanpur, Lucknow, Bakshi Ka Talab, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Meerut, Prayagraj, Moradabad, Bareilly, Mathura, Ghaziabad, Jhansi, Saharanpur, Sarsawan, and Chandauli are there in Category 2; Baghpat and Muzaffarnagar, both western UP districts, have been kept in Category 3. However, keeping the preparedness in mind and also considering the local sensitivities, the state government has decided to conduct the mock drill across all the state districts, said the DGP. He explained that the exercise would involve coordinated participation from multiple agencies, including the police administration, fire services, and disaster response agencies, to cope with disasters and other critical situations. The mock drill is imperative to ensure better coordination and readiness among all response agencies, said Prashant Kumar. Meanwhile, DG Civil Defence, Abhay Prasad also confirmed the instructions received from the Centre, explaining preparations were already underway to equip civilians with the knowledge and readiness needed in case of any future conflict. He said the mock drill would be conducted between 7 pm to 9 pm on Wednesday. At present, the state Civil Defence department has offices in 15 districts but covers 26 districts through its network. As part of the initiative, an assessment of emergency medical infrastructure, response time, and coordination between various agencies would be assessed in the event of mass casualties and large-scale evacuations. The drill would also foster greater public awareness and resilience in times of national crisis, said a senior state government official.
Rahul Gandhi meets family of Navy officer Lt Narwal killed in Pahalgam terror attack
CHANDIGARH: Senior Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi met the family members of Navy officer Lt Vinay Narwal, who was killed in the terror attack in Pahalgam. Sources said that Rahul Gandhi reached Narwal's residence in Karnal, Haryana, in the afternoon to express condolences. He was accompanied by Haryana Congress president Udai Bhan, MP from Rohtak, Deepender Singh Hooda, MLA Indu Raj Narwal, Youth Congress president Divyanshu Budhiraja, Bhupinder Lather, besides other leaders. He spent around one and a half hours with Narwal's family. Deepender Singh Hooda said Rahul Gandhi first paid floral tributes to Narwals portrait and spent most of the time with his family in private. Last week, Rahul had visited another family of a victim in the terror attack in Kanpur. Meanwhile, a prayer meeting was held in memory of the navy officer in Karnal on May 4. It was attended by Suman Saini, wife of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. Today is a deeply sorrowful day, the family lost their beloved son, and I pray to God to give them strength. The terror attack of April 22 is beyond condemnation. The entire nation mourns this loss, she had said. Earlier, CM Saini had announced financial aid of Rs 50 lakh and a government job for a member of Narwals family. Last month, Vinay Narwals last rites were performed in Karnal with his father, Rajesh Narwal, and maternal uncle leading the ceremony in front of hundreds of mourners. His father had said the family had faith in the government and hoped for justice. The loss was unbearable and irreplaceable, he said. Twenty-six tourists were killed and several were injured when terrorists opened fire at a meadow near the popular tourist town of Pahalgam in south Kashmir on April 22.
Govt sets July deadline for Kanpur dam project
Madrasas Surrender Recognition Amid Harassment by UP Govt
New Delhi: Under pressure from the Yogi Adityanath-led BJP government in Uttar Pradesh, many madrasa operators are choosing to relinquish official recognition to avoid harassment. Twelve madrasa operators in Kanpur recently took this step, citing continuous government interference as the reason for their decision. Government Interference and Unjustified Monitoring Maulana Tariq Qasmi, head of a [] The post Madrasas Surrender Recognition Amid Harassment by UP Govt first appeared on .
Couple, 3 daughters charred to death in Kanpur blaze
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Couple, their three children killed in Kanpur building fire
A A couple and their three minor daughters died in a major fire that broke out in Kanpur's Chamanganj area on the wee hours of Monday. The four-storey building houses shoe manufacturing units on its first and second floors, the police said. Firefighters took several hours to gain access to the fourth floor where the family lived. The bodies of the couple, Mohammad Danish 45, Nazneen Saba, 42, were retrieved from the fourth floor at around 1 am, while those of their daughters -- Sara, 15, Simra, 12, and Inaya, 7, -- were found on the same floor at around 6 am, said Additional DCP (Central) Rajesh Srivastava. They were all rushed to the Ursula Horseman Memorial Hospital, where the doctors declared them brought dead. According to police, the neighbours noticed huge flames and thick smoke emanating from the building on Sunday night and alerted the fire department and police. Preliminary probe suggests that the fire started in the basement and engulfed the first and second floors before being noticed by the neighbours, Rajesh Srivastava told PTI. Initial suspicions point towards a possible short circuit or faults in the internal wiring, potentially originating from the floors where the shoe factory was operating, the ACP said. Police also said that the fire led to blasts in a couple of domestic LPG cylinders that worsened the situation. State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams were also called to help the firefighters in the operation. People from nearby buildings have been evacuated, the police said.
Kanpur Fire Tragedy: Couple, 3 Daughters Die in Blaze at Residential Building
Fire erupts in five-storey Chamanganj building; suspected short circuit, LPG blasts worsen blaze
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UP: Massive fire engulfs Kanpur building, Family of five killed
Kanpur: A 45-year-old man and his wife died in a massive fire that broke out at a five-storey building in Chamanganj area of Uttar Pradeshs Kanpur, police said on Monday. Huge flames engulfed the entire building located in the Prem Nagar area. The five-storey structure houses a shoe manufacturing factory on its first and second 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 .
Family Of 5 Feared Dead In Kanpur Building Fire: Cops
A 45-year-old man and his wife died in a massive fire that broke out at a five-storey building in Chamanganj area of Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur, police said on Monday.
Couple killed in fire at five-storey building in Kanpur, 3 children feared dead
A devastating fire in Kanpur's Chamanganj area claimed the lives of a 45-year-old man and his wife, with their three daughters feared dead. The blaze engulfed a five-storey building housing a shoe factory, hindering rescue efforts. Investigations are underway to determine the cause, with a short circuit suspected, and LPG cylinder blasts worsened the situation.
Kanpur: Couple Killed, Three Children Feared Dead After Fire Engulfs Five-Storey Building
Kanpur Fire: While the exact cause behind the fire is yet to be ascertained, the officials believe a short circuit might have caused it.
Massive fire breaks out at six-storey building in Kanpur, dousing operations underway
A major fire erupted in a six-story leather factory in Kanpur's Chaman Ganj on Sunday, trapping five family members. Firefighters are battling the blaze as thick smoke billows from the building, causing widespread panic. Chief Fire Officer Deepak Sharma confirmed the incident, and Mayor Pramila Pandey stated that rescue efforts are underway to save those trapped.
16 men rescued from bonded labour in MP's Guna district; nine arrested, search underway for three
BHOPAL: At least 16 men from multiple states, who were held captive and forced to work as bonded labourers by powerful individuals, have been rescued by authorities in Madhya Pradeshs Guna district. The men were freed from various locations including private homes, agricultural fields, roadside dhabas, cowsheds, and brick kilns, where they had been kept in inhuman conditions. According to officials, they were subjected to severe abuse, including electric shocks, whenever they attempted to escape or resisted working without pay. The rescued individuals, aged between 20 and 65, hail from several states including Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Maharashtra. Many of the victims are reportedly mentally disturbed due to prolonged torture, inadequate food, and physical abuse. Some have been admitted to the Guna district hospital for treatment. Once their condition stabilizes, they will be moved to the Apna Ghar shelter home in neighbouring Shivpuri district. Efforts are underway to trace their families, and the men will be reunited with them based on information gathered during the rescue operation. Acting on specific intelligence inputs about elderly men being held as bonded labourers, joint teams of the Guna district administration, labour department, and police launched a rescue operation on Saturday and freed 16 individuals from captivity in several villages of Chachoura region, including Binaganj, Jaisinghpura, and Chak Patodi. The men had been held in inhuman conditions by powerful local families and forced to work without pay in agricultural fields, cowsheds, and roadside eateries. Many of them were found in tattered clothing and visibly malnourished. The rescued men Among the rescued was 60-year-old Rama from Gujarat, a former schoolteacher who once taught English and Mathematics to Class X students in Ahmedabad. Around two decades ago, he began a religious pilgrimage on foot from Shirdi to Mathura. While passing through Binaganj in Guna district, he was reportedly abducted by a local family and forced into bonded labour on farms and cattle sheds for 19 years. Another victim, 32-year-old Virendra Yadav from Unchahar in Uttar Pradeshs Rae Bareli district, had previously worked at NTPC plants and even ran his own sweet shop. While travelling through Madhya Pradesh some years ago, he was allegedly abducted by a man named Bhura and held captive in Binaganj. He was forced to work without wages, tending to cattle in a cowshed owned by a powerful family. Also rescued was 65-year-old Vimal Kumar from Fatehpur district in UP. He was travelling from Kanpur to Indore by car when his vehicle broke down. A man identified as Bittu offered him help but instead handed him over to another family. Vimal was then held captive and forced into bonded labour. When he attempted to escape, he was brutally assaulted and subjected to electric shocks. Authorities have initiated legal action against those responsible. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to provide medical treatment, counselling, and eventual rehabilitation of the rescued men. The middle-aged and elderly men, who had been forced into bonded labour by powerful individuals in several villages for years, have been freed, said Guna District Police Superintendent Ankit Soni. Cases have been registered against 12 individuals under various sections of the BNS, including Sections 127(4), 127(6), 143(2), 146, 115(2), 351(2), and 3(5). Nine of the accused have already been arrested, and a search is underway for the remaining three. In light of reports suggesting that more bonded labourers may still be held captive by influential individuals in other villages, the Guna district administration has vowed to continue its crackdown on such exploitative practices.
Viral video: Parents beat son, girlfriend after catching them eating noodles in Kanpur
According to police, the parents were enraged upon seeing their son with his girlfriend, whose relationship they reportedly disapproved of.
Need to lower entrance exam stakes, reduce coaching burden: IIT-K prof Manindra Agrawal
IIT-Kanpur is collaborating with the UP government to boost development, focusing on becoming a deep tech and drone hub, according to Director Prof. Manindra Agrawal. The institute contributes to healthcare through the UP Digital Health Stack and aims to transform Kuppam into a net-zero constituency.
IIT-K roped in for cloud-seeding trials to check pollution in Delhi
NEW DELHI: A week after announcing that cloud-seeding trials will be discussed at the next Delhi cabinet meeting, a senior environment department official on Saturday said that Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur has been given the responsibility to execute the plan. Each cloud-seeding will cost around Rs 1.5 crore. If the proposal is approved, the government is expected to transfer funds directly to the institute. They (IIT-K) have already worked on technical aspects. If the proposal gets cabinet approval, no-objection certificates will be sought from 13 departments whose permissions are required to conduct the trial. The government will do the funding, the official said, adding that after the initial test run, scientific evaluations would be conducted. A total of 13 NOCs will be required from key agencies such as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and the Airports Authority of India. Once approved, it will be shared with all relevant departments for no-objection certificates. We aim to conduct the first trial during peak summer on the outskirts of Delhi, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa had earlier said. He had also said that the government was ramping up its pollution control measures using advanced technologies such as digitisation, artificial intelligence-based monitoring, and 24x7 surveillance at pollution hotspots. What is cloud-seeding? An experiment to assess whether it can successfully enhance precipitation, potentially addressing water scarcity or improving air quality Involves introducing substances like silver iodide or dry ice into clouds Substances act as nuclei, providing a surface for water vapour to condense and form ice crystals, which can then grow into raindrops or snowflakes Why Trials conducted Particularly useful in areas facing drought or water shortages Can increase snow accumulation, providing water source during spring melt Can be used to suppress hail formation Inducing rainfall can help to wash pollutants out of the atmosphere, potentially improving air quality
Cloud-seeding trials in Delhi may cost Rs 1.5 crore each, IIT Kanpur to handle operations: Official
The Delhi Environment Department is set to propose cloud-seeding trials in the next cabinet meeting, with each trial estimated to cost Rs 1.5 crore. IIT Kanpur will spearhead the initiative, managing all aspects from planning to execution. The government aims to conduct the first trial during peak summer on Delhi's outskirts, pending necessary approvals and NOCs from various departments.
Trash booms bring relief to choked canals in Thiruvananthapuram
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With concerns over plastic pollution continuing unabated in the capital, the corporation has been grappling with the challenge of curbing plastic waste from choking the citys rivers, canals and drains. In an accomplishment of sorts, the civic body, in collaboration with Plastic Fischer, a Germany-based social enterprise, removed over 600 tonnes of plastic waste from local waterbodies over the past two years -- though it also served to underscore the severity of the crisis. This was achieved using innovative trash-boom systems -- floating barriers designed to trap plastic waste -- across canal networks and rivers including Amayizhanchan canal, Killi River and Ulloor Thodu. In light of the effectiveness of trash booms, the civic body is planning to deploy two more such systems at strategic locations along the Amayizhanchan canal near Rajaji Nagar -- one of the critical hotspots. Abraham Thomas Renjith, project manager at Plastic Fischer, said that trash booms collect an average of 25 tonnes of plastic per month from waterbodies in the capital city. At present, we have employed around 24 individuals and the trash booms have been deployed at critical locations. In some locations, the waste is removed everyday, he said. The project was implemented in Thiruvananthapuram with support from Allianz. Mangaluru, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kanpur and Varanasi are the other cities where Plastic Fischer is implementing similar projects. We are getting a lot of enquiries from other cities within Kerala, said Abraham. Fencing the canal network to prevent dumping of waste proves to be ineffective, he added. An official of the health wing of the city corporation said that trash booms prove to be very effective. Its a very successful model that can be replicated by other cities and local bodies. We continue with our fight against plastic but rooting out plastic completely is impossible. Though we have strengthened waste collection and enforcement, there is no decline in the generation of waste, said the official. The official said that trash booms will be deployed in more locations, especially the river basins in the immediate future. German tech Venture undertaken with Plastic Fischer, a German social enterprise Trash-boom systems are floating barriers to trap plastic waste Amayizhanchan canal, Killi river among waterbodies cleaned
Parents Catch Son, Girlfriend Having Chowmein, Thrash Them In Public
A 21-year-old man and his 19-year-old girlfriend were thrashed in public by the former's parents in Kanpur on Friday.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to grant martyr status to the 26 victims of the Pahalgam terrorist attack, following a request from the family of Shubham Dwivedi, who died in the attack. Gandhi met with Dwivedi's family in Kanpur, where they expressed their desire for martyr status for all the victims.
Pahalgam terror attack: PM Modi must act strongly, not dilly dally, says Rahul Gandhi
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday that those responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack must pay the price for what they have done and Prime Minister Narendra Modi must act strongly now and not dilly dally on the action. Addressing the media at the AICC headquarters here, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha said those behind the Pahalgam attack must also be made to realise they cannot do this to India. He said the government has the opposition's 100 per cent support and Modi has to take action and not dilly-dally. The prime minister has to take action. Action has to be clear and strong. The prime minister must not dilly dally and needs to act. He can act in whatever time frame he thinks necessary, Gandhi said. Noting that people have been killed in cold-blooded manner in Pahalgam and the prime minister should not waste time and should act now to tell them that India is not going to tolerate this kind of nonsense. People have been killed in a cold-blooded manner, and it is pretty clear who is responsible for this. The people who are responsible for this must pay the price. The Prime Minister must take decisive and strong action without delay or confusion, he said, noting that the action has to be clear and strong and without any confusion. The prime minister must not dilly-dally or waste time; instead, he should make it very clear that India is not going to tolerate this nonsense. He needs to act, Gandhi also said. He can act in whatever time-frame he thinks necessary but he needs to act soon. The perpetrators must be held accountable, and the prime minister should act firmly, he noted, and said the people who have done this need to pay a price. Pahalgam fallout: Opposition will support whatever action Centre takes, says Rahul Gandhi in Srinagar Gandhi said those behind this attack have to pay for this and hey have to pay for it properly and not in some half-hearted way, so that they remember that they cannot do this with India. He also asserted that the entire opposition is in support of the government and have said that what has happened is not acceptable. The Congress MP also said he met the family of a victim of the Pahalgam attack in Kanpur and they want they should be given a martyr status. Today I met a victim's family in Kanpur. They asked me to send a message to Narendra Modi through you. On behalf of all those families, I want to say to the Prime Minister - 'Prime Minister, they have said that our children have been martyred. We want you to give them the status of a martyr and give them respect'. Gandhi visited the family members of Shubham Dwivedi in Kanpur , who was among the 26 people killed in the Pahalgam terror attack, and said the opposition is demanding a special session of Parliament to ensure the victims get justice. Earlier, Gandhi and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge had written to Modi, demanding a special session of Parliament in the wake of the Pahalgam attack.
Rahul Gandhi meets family of Pahalgam attack victim in U.P.s Kanpur
Calls for special Parliament session; Congress seeks martyr status for deceased, urges stern action against perpetrators
Rahul Gandhi meets Pahalgam victim's family in UP
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited the family of Shubham Dwivedi, one of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, and called for a special session of Parliament to ensure justice for the victims. Gandhi, along with the opposition, has demanded the government take strict action against the terrorists and provide justice to the bereaved families. He met with Dwivedi's family in Kanpur and expressed his condolences, emphasizing the need for a united front against terrorism. The Congress has also issued statements calling for a strong response to the attack and demanding accountability for the perpetrators.
Those responsible for Pahalgam attack must pay the price, PM must act strongly: Rahul
Rahul Gandhi urges strong action following the Pahalgam terror attack. He insists those responsible must face consequences. Gandhi assures the government of the opposition's full support. He emphasizes Prime Minister Narendra Modi must act decisively and promptly. Gandhi met with a victim's family in Kanpur. The family requests martyr status for the victim. The Prime Minister needs to act now.
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday, met the family of Shubham Dwivedi, a resident of Kanpur who was killed in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22. Rahul Gandhi told the family that he would write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting a special session of []
Rahul Gandhi meets Pahalgam terror attack victim's family in Kanpur
LUCKNOW: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday, visited Kanpur where he met the family of Shubham Dwivedi, who was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. He was on a two-day visit to his constituency, Rae Bareli and Amethi. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday, visited Kanpur, where he met the family of Shubham Dwivedi, who was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. While consoling the bereaved family, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha said that he and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge had appealed to the Centre to convene a special session of Parliament for holding a discussion over the issue. Sharing the grief with the bereaved family, Rahul Gandhi said that he had also suffered this pain twice by losing his grandmother and his father. I will write to PM to accord martyrs status to Shubham, he said while consoling the wife of the victim. He also made the family talk to Wayanad MP and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over the phone. He assured the family of getting the severest punishment for the terrorists wherever they may be. Earlier, the Congress MP arrived in Amethi for the first time after last year's parliamentary polls and began his day with an inspection of the ordnance factory in Munshiganj. Rahul Gandhi had laid the foundation stone of the factory during the UPA rule in 2007. He also inspected the Indo-Asian Rifles Private Limited unit located on the same campus which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 3, 2019. Both facilities have now begun manufacturing rifles. Gandhi spent nearly an hour inside the factories, examining the rifles and interacting with officials to understand the production processes. The Congress leader then visited the Sanjay Gandhi Hospital, where he inaugurated a new heart unit meant for open heart surgery, built at a cost of approximately Rs 3.5 crore. During his Amethi visit, Gandhi also reviewed the progress of the Indira Gandhi College of Nursing, a project he is personally associated with. He interacted with students and faculty members and took stock of the institution's activities. Both the Sanjay Gandhi Hospital and the Indira Gandhi College of Nursing are managed by the Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Trust, New Delhi, of which Congress leader Sonia Gandhi is the chairperson and Rahul Gandhi a trustee. Congress MP from Amethi, KL Sharma, accompanied Rahul Gandhi during his visit to the district on Wednesday. However, ahead of Rahul Gandhis arrival, posters labelling him as a supporter of terror were seen around Amethi town. Near the guesthouse gate of the Sanjay Gandhi Hospital, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers burnt his effigy and raised slogans demanding his departure from Amethi.
A 1991 batch IAS officer who prepared 14 budgets takes charge as Telanganas Chief Secretary
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Wadhwani Foundation announces Rs 1,400-crore MoUs with ANRF, IITs, AICTE to promote R&D
The Wadhwani Foundation has announced MoUs worth Rs 1,400 crore. These agreements aim to boost research and innovation in India. The foundation will contribute over Rs 700 crore. Matching funds will come from ANRF, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Bombay. The goal is to establish superhubs and innovation centers. The focus is on converting research into startups and job creation.
Rahul Gandhi reaches Rae Bareli on two-day visit to UP
LUCKNOW: Former Congress president and Rae Bareli MP Rahul Gandhi arrived on a two-day visit to his parliamentary constituency on Tuesday morning. He commenced his visit by distributing over a dozen solar-powered carts donated by an NGO to the underprivileged. While winding up his two-day visit to Rae Bareli and Amethi, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday, is slated to visit the family members of Kanpurs Shubham Dwivedi who was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. The Leader of Opposition (LoP) also inaugurated 2 MW Atom Solar Roof Plant and the Atom Electric Charging Station at Visaka Industries Limited, Kundanganj. On the way to the inauguration venue, the Congress leader stopped at many places to greet his supporters. He also unveiled a statue of Subhash Chandra Bose at Civil Lines and then headed to the Bachat Bhawan (district collectorate) to attend the DISHA (District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee) meeting along with local leaders and public representatives. During the meeting he raised questions over the Jal Jeevan Mission, claiming that a sample survey showed that the potable water schemes had not reached people so far. At some places, leakage in the pipeline was spotted, and many households had not received the connection yet. He said that a committee comprising of officers and public representatives should be set up to check the authenticity of potable water schemes. He expressed disappointment over central schemes, claiming that of the 25 trainees of the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Rural Skill Programme, only three could get placement. He called the programme a total flop. Rahul Gandhi also visited the Railway Coach factory. Rahul Gandhis visit to Rae Bareli on Tuesday will conclude in Amethi on Wednesday, thus, he will be keeping one of the promises he made during the 2024 general election that he would give equal treatment to both the Lok Sabha constituencies. Both Rae Bareli and Amethi were considered to be the strongholds of the Nehru-Gandhi family till Rahul Gandhi lost Amethi to Smriti Irani in 2019. As Rahul Gandhi, who has represented Amethi Lok Sabha seat thrice in 2004, 2009 and 2014, decided to shift to Rae Bareli, and he was replaced by family loyalist KL Sharma against then Union minister Smriti Irani in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In Amethi, besides visiting the ordnance factory project at Korwa, Amethi, Rahul Gandhi is likely to inaugurate an open-heart surgery operation theatre at Sanjay Gandhi Hospital, Munshiganj. The ordnance factory project facility is for the production of AK-203 assault rifles, a Kalashnikov variant, as part of an Indo-Russian joint venture. Rahul Gandhi is proposed to pay a visit to Indira Gandhi Nursing College at Munshiganj in the constituency. Earlier, on Tuesday, upon arriving at Lucknow airport, he was received by state Congress chief Ajay Rai, Amethi MP Kishori Lal Sharma, and other local leaders. Meanwhile, after winning from Rae Bareli in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, this has been the fifth visit of the Congress MP to his constituency. However, after the DISHA meeting, Uttar Pradesh Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dinesh Pratap Singh, who was also present at the meeting, addressed the media and made critical remarks about the Congress leader's intentions. Singh accused Rahul Gandhi of attending the meeting merely to register his presence for media attention. He comes just to make headlines. On the way, he might stop to eat jalebi or sit at a cobbler's shop because it gets him media coverage, said the minister.
Rahul Gandhi to visit Kanpur to meet Pahalgam terror attack victims kin
Lucknow: Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi would briefly visit Kanpur on Wednesday to meet the family of Shubham Dwivedi, who was among the 26 killed in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. After completing his Raebareli and Amethi visit, Rahul ji would visit Shubhams family in Kanpur, UP 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 .
1984 anti-Sikh riots: SC orders expeditious trial of 11 cases in Kanpur
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the expeditious trial of 11 cases related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, in which chargesheets were filed post a reinvestigation. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh asked the special public prosecutors appointed in the case to enter appearance before the courts aside from measures for the cases' early disposal. The bench underlined an inordinate delay in the matter and ordered the expeditious trial of the cases. Advocate Ruchira Goel, appearing for the Uttar Pradesh government, said a 40-year-old illegible FIR in a Kanpur anti-Sikh riots case was forwarded to the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) to re-trace its contents but the laboratory was yet to give a report. The bench directed the CFSL to expedite the process and submit its report at the earliest. Goel referred to the trial being underway with the examination of witnesses in a related case. The counsel appearing for the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee said some accused persons moved the high court and obtained a stay on the proceedings. The top court was hearing a plea for the reopening of the killings of around 130 Sikhs in Kanpur during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. On March 3, the bench allowed the Uttar Pradesh government to engage forensic experts to reconstruct the four-decade-old illegible FIR in the case, requesting the laboratory's director not to insist on the original FIR, which was not readily available in the records of the chief judicial magistrate, Kanpur. Even if the CFSL found the contents of the FIR were illegible, the court lab was asked to identify the Hindi words/expressions on the basis of which victims might be able to submit their protest petitions in the court concerned. The top court on January 2 permitted the complainants and their families to engage a private counsel to assist the high court in appeals against the acquittals of the accused persons. If the complainants/victims or their families are not in a position to avail the services of a private counsel, they are permitted to approach the executive chairpersons of the UP State Legal Services Authority/High Court Legal Services Committee immediately, it said. In the 11 cases, which were reinvestigated and chargesheets were filed, the Uttar Pradesh government appointed Kamlesh Kumar Pathak and Ranjeet Singh as special public prosecutors. In those cases also, we permit the complainants/victims/ their families to engage counsel for which the trial court is directed to accord necessary permission, the bench said. If, owing to financial constraints, the top court said, the complainants and their families were unable to engage such a counsel, the district legal services authority will provide the best expert leading lawyer of the sessions division to represent the victims in trial, on payment of special fee. The fee would be sanctioned by the executive chairperson of the UP State Legal Services Authority as a special case, it added.
IIT Kanpur, the organiser for JEE Advanced 2025, has launched a dedicated portal to address registration issues. Aspirants can submit queries on jeeadv.ac.in, following the registration launch on April 23, 2025. The application deadline is May 2, 2025, and fee submission closes on May 5, 2025. The exam is scheduled for May 18, 2025, with two papers.
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Wife Of Kanpur Businessman Killed In Pahalgam Attack Demands Martyr Status For Him
Shubham, was among the 26 people, mostly tourists, who were killed in the April 22 attack at Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam.
Pahalgam Attack: Slain Kanpur Businessman's Wife Demands Martyr Status For Him
Anyone who shoots by asking one's name and religion should be eliminated, she said
Reason To Live: Pahalgam Attack Victim's Wife Seeks 'Martyr' Status For Him
Shubham, a 31-year-old businessman from Kanpur, married Ashanya on February 12. He was among the 26 people, mostly tourists, who were killed in the April 22 attack.
Judge 'not competent' to write verdict, Allahabad HC sends him for training
Allahabad High Court has expressed serious concerns regarding Additional District Judge Amit Verma's inability to write judgments. The court directed that Verma, from Kanpur Nagar, undergo three months of training at the Judicial Training and Research Institute in Lucknow. This decision came after the judge dismissed an amendment application with a brief, unsubstantiated order.
Kanpur to Name Park, Square After Pahalgam Attack Victim Shubham Dwivedi
Kanpur mayor announces tribute to Shubham Dwivedi, who was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack, with a park and square named in his honor.
'Chhedoge toh chhodenge nahin': UP CM Yogi Adityanaths warning after Pahalgam attack
Following the Pahalgam terror attack, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has strongly condemned the violence, assuring a firm response. He emphasized India's zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism, stating the nation is prepared to retaliate appropriately. Yogi expressed condolences to the victims' families, including Shubham Dwivedi's family from Kanpur, asserting that such acts are unacceptable and signal terrorism's decline.
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LUCKNOW: Reiterating the government's zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism, UP CM Yogi Adityanath said that the Pahalgam massacre would prove to be the last nail in the coffin of terrorism. This government will crush the venomous fangs of terror with absolute and unyielding resolve, asserted the CM who paid his last respects to Shubham Dwivedi and consoled the bereaved family in Kanpur on Thursday. He added that those involved in this conspiracy would face severe consequences. The terrorists and their handlers will be punished for the pain and sorrow inflicted upon Hindu women depriving them of their sindoor. There should be no doubt about this. CM Yogi called it a arbaric and cowardly act, asserting that it signified that terrorism was counting its last breath. PM Modi vows punishment beyond imagination for Pahalgam attackers India has taken a firm stand under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi. The entire country must unite in trust and determination to uphold our zero-tolerance policy and bring an end to extremism and terrorism once and for all, said CM Yogi while interacting with media persons at the Hathipur residence of Shubham. Expressing deep sorrow over the tragic loss and stating that Shubham was the only son of his family and had been married just two months ago, Yogi said: In these testing times and painful moments, the entire nation stands united in condemning this inhuman and barbaric act. No society with a conscience can tolerate such barbaric acts, he added. Reaffirming the government's commitment, CM Yogi emphasized that the government firmly stood with Shubhams family in the hour of grief. This is a government that follows a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and barbarity. Unlike those who withdraw cases against terrorists for vote bank politics, this government delivers justice and stands by its people with unwavering resolve, he said. Meanwhile, thousands gathered at Deori Ghat to bid a tearful farewell to Shubham on Thursday. The cremation was conducted with full state honours. Shubhams mortal remains arrived in Lucknow late on Wednesday night and were later taken to Kanpur.
Terrorism Breathing Its Last; Nation Must Believe In PM Modis Leadership: Adityanath
Kanpur (UP), Apr 24: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said the Pahalgam terror attack was a grotesque act, and asserted that terrorists and those who patronised them would now have to face the repercussions of the zero-tolerance approach of the central government. He also said that terrorism is breathing its last and that the nation must believe in Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership. Speaking to journalists after meeting the kin of of 31-year-old Shubham Dwivedi, a Kanpur resident killed [] The post Terrorism Breathing Its Last; Nation Must Believe In PM Modis Leadership: Adityanath appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Newly-wed Kanpur man among dead in Pahalgam terror attack, Yogi expresses condolences
Kanpur resident Shubham Dwivedi got married on Feb. 12; he, his wife, and ten others of his family were on a holiday trip to Jammu and Kashmir.
PATNA: Bihar police tightened security arrangements around tourist sports ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to the state following the Pahalgam terror attack on Tuesday afternoon. Since this will be the PM's first visit to poll-bound Bihar post the Pahalgam attack, the state is ramping up security arrangements. The PM is expected to announce measures against the terror outfit responsible for the attack in which innocent tourists were killed. Among the events lined up for the prime minister is a function in Patna during which he will launch development schemes and flag off new trains for Bihar, and after that, a rally in Jhanjharpur in Madhubani district on the occasion of Panchayatiraj Diwas. Bihar Director General of Police (DGP) Vinay Kumar on Wednesday said that an alert has been sounded across the state following the terrorist attack on tourists in J&K. Security has been tightened in the districts along Indo-Nepal border, airports and tourist spots as a precautionary measure, the DGP said after a review meeting with senior police officers to oversee security arrangements for the PMs visit. Besides district police, officials of intelligence wing of the state police have been asked to keep a close surveillance on movement of people coming to India from Nepal. Border police outposts (BoPs) along Indo-Nepal Border have been put on maximum alert and asked to check transborder activities. Madhubani shares its border with Nepal and terrorists may use the porous border to sneak into Indian territory from Nepal, sources in the state police headquarters said. Security arrangements have been tightened around tourist spots like Bodh Gaya, Rajgir, Vaishali, Takhta Shri Harimandir Sahib (Patna Sahib), Hanuman temple near Patna junction and other places. Senior officials of Sashatra Seema Bal (SSB), which has been assigned to guard the porous Indo-Nepal border, held a meeting with their counterparts in Nepal to thwart sinister design, if any, orchestrated by terror groups or gangs involved in trans-border activities. Prime Ministers office (PMO) has also issued advisory to the Bihar government on the Prime Ministers visit to Madhubani on April 24. The PMO has restricted felicitation programme during the PMs one-day visit to Bihar due to the Pahalgam incident. PM is learnt to have cancelled his Kanpur visit.
Kanpur Family Planned a Holiday to Kashmir, Returned With Newly-Wed Son's Body
Shubham Dwivedi, along with 11 family members, was on a trip to Kashmir when he was killed by terroists on 22 April.
31-Year-Old Shot In Head By Terrorists, UP Village Goes Into Mourning
A village in Kanpur district has gone into mourning after one of its residents, a businessman who got married in February, was killed in Tuesday's terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.
Pahalgam Terror Attack: Last Video Of Kanpur Businessman Killed 2 Months After Wedding
Pahalgam terror attack: The video shows Shubham Dwivedi playing cards with his wife and family, having a good time. By the next afternoon, the laughter had turned into screams
Married 2 months ago, he was killed in front of his wife
Shubham Dwivedi, a 31-year-old businessman from Kanpur, was shot dead by terrorists in Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday, just two months after his wedding. Dwivedi was on a vacation with his wife and family when the incident occurred. The terrorists reportedly asked Dwivedi to recite an Islamic declaration of faith and shot him in the head when he failed to do so. The attack has sparked outrage and condemnation across India.
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Heaven on earth turned to hell: Families in grief, horror after Pahalgam terror attack
What was meant to be a celebration of love, family, and dreams turned into one of the bloodiest chapters in recent Kashmir history. The serene valley of Pahalgam, famously known as Mini Switzerland, became the site of horror on Tuesday as terrorists opened fire on unsuspecting tourists. At least 28 lives were lost newlyweds, fathers, sons, and professionals who had come seeking peace but instead met brutality. Among them was Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, a 26-year-old naval officer from Karnal, Haryana, on his honeymoon with his wife Himanshi. The couple had married just five days prior, on April 16. Vinay, who had been commissioned into the Navy two years ago, was dining with his wife when he was shot in the head. His grandfather, a retired police officer, recounted how Vinay had always dreamt of serving the armed forces. He was just a boy when he started asking questions about military vehicles. That dream brought him here and now, took him away, he said. From Karnataka, another family is shattered. Manjunath Rao , 48, a Bengaluru-based realtor, was vacationing with his wife and son to celebrate his sons excellent results in the Class XII exams he had scored 96%. They had planned to return home on April 24. Instead, the family is returning with his lifeless body. His wife Pallavi, still numb with shock, recalled the harrowing moment when her husband was gunned down in front of her. After killing my husband, I asked them to kill me too. One of them said, Nahin marenge, Modi ko boldo... and walked away, she said. Prasant Kumar Satpathy , 43, from Balasore, Odisha, had been saving for months to show his family the snow-clad landscapes of Kashmir. The accounts assistant from CIPET was with his wife and nine-year-old son when he was gunned down near the ropeway. He just wanted to show us heaven on earth, his grieving wife told relatives. Now, his younger brother is on his way to bring his body back home. Shubham Dwivedi, a 31-year-old businessman from Kanpur, had been married for just two months. He was in Pahalgam with 11 family members when he was shot point blank after terrorists confirmed his identity. His wife Aishanya, who hails from Lucknow, watched in helpless horror. They asked me who he was. When I said, My husband, they shot him in front of me, she said. The couple had taken a train to Delhi, a flight to Srinagar, and were to return on April 23 the day of his final journey. In Aruhi village of Bihars Rohtas district, sorrow hangs thick in the air. The dusty lanes are unusually quiet, the faces somber. News that Manish Ranjan, an Intelligence Bureau officer, had been gunned down in front of his wife and two young children during the Pahalgam attack has left his entire village and family across two states in stunned disbelief. The 42-year-old officer, originally from Aruhi but posted in Hyderabad, had taken a rare break from work to travel with his wife Asha (also known as Jaya), 12-year-old son, and 8-year-old daughter. It was supposed to be a bonding trip a pilgrimage and a vacation wrapped into one. He was excited about visiting Vaishno Devi. I was going to join them too, but couldnt go because of my health, said his uncle Alok Priyadarshi, his voice trembling over the phone. Now we only want justice from the government. He served the nation and they shot him in front of his children. His family, originally from Rohtas but currently settled in Malda, West Bengal, is shattered. His father, Manglesh Mishra, a retired college teacher, had hoped to see all three of his sons thriving. Now the eldest is gone leaving behind grieving parents, two brothers employed in government services, and children too young to understand the finality of death. He had called me just before leaving, said his other uncle, Alok Ranjan, from Sasaram. The kids were excited. The family was happy. But destiny had willed it otherwise. Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar both condemned the attack, calling it a cowardly and despicable act. But no statement can ease the devastation in Aruhi, where a decorated officers life ended in a valley that was meant to bring peace. 32-year-old Syed Adil Hussain Shah, a local horse rider was the sole provider for his family. Adil wasnt a tourist. He wasnt part of any convoy. He was one of Kashmirs own a man who saddled up horses for visitors, offering them rides through the stunning slopes of Baisaran,That day, he had gone to Pahalgam for work as usual, unaware that he wouldnt return home again. When bullets flew, they hit locals and visitors alike. One of them struck Adil, ending a life that had been holding together an entire household. We called his phone when we heard about the firing, said his father, Syed Haider Shah, his voice trembling as he recalled the hours of helpless waiting. It was switched off. Later, it rang once, but nobody answered. We rushed to the police station. Thats where they told us my son had been martyred. Adils family lives in modest conditions no riches, no safety nets. His work as a horse rider was their only income. Now, his wife, children, elderly parents, and relatives are left shattered, not just by grief but by the uncertainty of what comes next. He was our only support, cried his mother, barely able to speak through her tears. He fed us, clothed us, did everything. Now, we have nothing. His uncle, Shaheed Bug Singh, painted a fuller picture: Adil had a young family his wife, his children. He was the eldest son, the backbone of this family. Poor as we are, we could still sleep at night knowing he was there for us. Now we have no one. Relatives and neighbours from the region echoed the same pain, and a shared feeling of betrayal. Adil represented the real Kashmir hardworking, peace-loving, said Mohiddin Shah, a relative. And yet he was gunned down like his life meant nothing. This isnt just a tragedy, its a wound on our Kashmiriyat. The Shah family is now pleading for help financial, emotional, and most of all, judicial. We want justice, his father said. We want answers. Why was an innocent Kashmiri man killed? Who will now take care of his family? Across the nation the reaction is the same: silence, disbelief, and mourning. Entire communities have been left reeling.
Shubham was among the 26 persons, mostly tourists, who were killed at Baisaran near the resort town of Pahalgam in Anantnag district, in one of the most gruesome attacks targeting civilians in Kashmir in a long time.
Kanpur businessman among 27 shot dead in Pahalgam terror attack
LUCKNOW: Shubham Dwivedi, 31, a businessman from Kanpur,never knew that his trip to Kashmir would be his last. Married just two months ago, he was among 26 tourists killed in Tuesdays terror attack in Jammu and Kashmirs Pahalgam. Dwivedi was shot point blank in front of his wife leaving her shocked and family and friends distraught and devastated. Dwivedi had gone to Kashmir along with his wife and 11 members of his family. He was in Baisaran Valley, popularly known as Mini Switzerland, along with his wife and sister-in-law when terrorists opened fire at tourists around eateries, said survivors in his family travelling with him. The distraught wife, recounting the horrific incident, said the terrorists targeted male tourists only after confirming their religious identity. Aishanya, wife of deceased Shubham Dwivedi hails from Lucknow. The wedding of Shubham and Aishanya was solemnised in Jhansi on February 12, this year. There is a crowd of relatives and locals at Shubhams house in Shyam Nagar in the Chakeri area of Kanpur. As per Shubhams father Sanjay Dwivedi, the family visited Pahalgam on Tuesday and later proceeded to Baisaran Valley. When Shubham, his wife Aishanya and his sister-in-law were ascending a hill on horseback, terrorists shot Shubham dead after asking his name, said the family members. Sanjay Dwivedi, 52, a cement trader of Maharajpur town in Kanpur had travelled to J&K on April 17 along with his wife Seema, 50, son Shubham, 31, daughter-in-law Aishanya 27, daughter Aarti, 27 and six others. The family had taken a train to Delhi, followed by a flight to Srinagar. Their return was scheduled for Wednesday, April 23. The couple had left hotel at 1 pm on Tuesday for horse riding while other members of the family stayed back. As they were heading to a hill top on the horse back, they were cornered by the terrorists who asked Aishanya about their identity. As she told them that Shubham was her husband, they shot him dead in frontof her, says Shubham's uncle Jyotishacharya Manoj Dwivedi.
Shubham, a cement trader from Kanpur, was asked by the terrorists to read the Kalma and when he couldnt, he was shot in the head, his brother recounted
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