Allahabad HC flags indefinite freezing of bank accounts after cyber fraud
The Allahabad High Court has expressed serious concern over indefinite freezing of bank accounts of people after their identities and personal details are misused by cybercriminals. A Lucknow bench of justices Rajan Roy and Subhash Vidyarthi on Thursday asked the Centre to devise an effective mechanism to address such cases, observing that gullible citizens should not be left trapped in the aftermath of cybercrimes committed using their details. The bench impleaded the home ministry in a petition filed by a builder whose bank accounts have remained frozen. It directed Deputy Solicitor General SB Pandey, appearing for the Union government, to obtain instructions and file an affidavit in response. The matter will be heard after four weeks. In its order, the bench said, We would like the concerned ministries/departments to come-up with a solution to such problems where gullible citizens are caught in a trap by the cyber criminals and their details are used by the latter for committi
Our battle is against BJP: Aazad on alliance with AIMIM
Lucknow: Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) chief and Nagina MP Chandra Shekhar Aazad on Friday, November 13, emphasised that his battle is against the ruling party in Uttar Pradesh and not the opposition, and asserted that the new alliance Samajik Parivartan Morcha (SPM) will abet the ouster of BJP. All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen 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 .
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'Received calls from NDA, INDIA Bloc parties': Aazad Samaj Party chief on new alliance
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 13 (IANS) Aazad Samaj Party-Kanshi Ram President, Chandra Shekhar Azad, on Friday, said that he received calls from alliance partners of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the INDIA Bloc, displaying willingness to join the 'Samajik Parivartan Morcha' alliance that he has set up with Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections. This comes a day after the Lok Sabha MP said that he was willing to keep doors open to include any other Opposition party in the 'Samajik Parivartan Morcha' alliance, formed to contest the upcoming UP elections, with Azad being declared as the chief ministerial candidate. Speaking to IANS, the Aazad Samaj Party chief said: I received a call from a constituent party of the NDA. They suggested that if they are accorded due respect, they would like to contest the election alongside us and become part of this alliance. I told them that I would consult our existing alliance partners; if they agree, we will take the conversation forward. I also received a call from senior leaders of a party within the INDIA Bloc. They expressed that they would be willing to join this broader alliance and contribute to stopping the Bharatiya Janata Party. We are open to this, he added. Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party (SP) President, Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday welcomed the 'Samajik Parivartan Morcha' alliance of Aazad Samaj Party-Kanshi Ram and the AIMIM, while asserting that rue success is only possible with 'Rajnaitik Parivartan Morcha'. Reacting to the same, Azad said, Thats fine. I congratulate him on his analysis. Stressing that his fight is against the BJP-led NDA, the MP said, I had even extended an offer to them (SP). I dont quite understand this particular stance of his. He (Akhilesh) has welcomed and he should do so. In a democracy, everyone has the right. The Aazad Samaj Party chief further said that if the SP can contest elections in Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, or Jammu, then, being from Uttar Pradesh, we will certainly contest with full strength. We will fight, we will win, and we will raise the voices of the marginalised. We wont just sit at home after securing their votes. Instead, we will champion their issues, become their source of strength, and serve as their voice, he stated.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 13 (ANI): Congress leader Pawan Khera on Friday said the Congress had deep roots in Uttar Pradesh, expressing enthusiasm about interacting with party leaders and workers at a meeting focused on preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections. Speaking to ANI,
UP Congress workshop today to chalk out strategy for upcoming Assembly elections
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 13 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Congress is organising a one-day workshop on Friday, involving district and city presidents from its 134 district units, along with representatives of frontal organisations, cells and departments, to formulate a comprehensive strategy for the forthcoming Assembly elections. The workshop focussed on four key areas, including the establishment of a War Room to oversee the party's activities until the elections, strengthening the legal cell in view of concerns surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, and improving the party's media and social media strategies. Speaking to IANS, Uttar Pradesh Congress president Aradhana Misra said the workshop was aimed at strengthening the party's organisational structure and preparing its leaders for the electoral battle. Today, we are holding a one-day workshop involving district and city presidents from our 134 district units, along with chairpersons of our frontal organisations, cell departments and other members. The workshop will feature presentations on four subjects. The first is the War Room, which will oversee our operations from now until the elections. The second is the legal cell, as there are significant concerns regarding the SIR, along with other legal matters. The remaining two subjects are media and social media. Today's workshop is organised around these four key areas, she said. Uttar Pradesh Congress in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam said the party would prepare a comprehensive roadmap to expand its campaign across the state, ensuring that its ideology and public concerns reach every village. Essentially, this is a workshop involving 134 district and city presidents, along with representatives from various frontal organisations and departments. Together, we will formulate a comprehensive strategy to take our campaign to every village in Uttar Pradesh. We will prepare a detailed roadmap and work on a war footing to ensure that the ideology of our organisation and alliance, our core issues and the concerns of the people reach every village, he said. He added that discussions would also cover the key issues being incorporated into the party's manifesto, which is currently under preparation. Congress MP Imran Masood said the party was making preparations to contest the upcoming elections effectively. We are making preparations. We will contest the elections in the most effective way possible, he said.
UP: Three notorious criminals arrested after police encounters in Bahraich, Mathura
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 13 (IANS) Police arrested three notorious criminals following separate encounters in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich and Mathura districts. Two of the accused sustained bullet injuries in retaliatory police firing and were admitted to hospitals for treatment. In Bahraich, history-sheeter Babbu was shot in his right leg during retaliatory police firing late on Thursday night in Payagpur. He was subsequently arrested by the police team. The accused, a resident of Babya village, has more than two dozen criminal cases registered against him at various police stations in Bahraich and other districts. Superintendent of Police (SP) Vishwajeet Srivastava said the police received information from an informer about a suspicious person allegedly planning to commit theft or sell stolen goods near the railway underpass culvert in Payagpur. Acting on the information, a police team reached the spot and cordoned off the area. However, Babbu, who had taken cover behind the railway tracks, opened fire at the police personnel. The police retaliated in self-defence, during which the accused sustained a bullet injury to his right leg and was subsequently apprehended. An illegal .315-bore pistol, an empty cartridge case, two live cartridges, gold and silver jewellery, and Rs 14,500 in cash were recovered from his possession. According to the police, Babbu has more than 25 criminal cases registered against him in Lucknow, Faizabad, Gonda and other districts. He has been admitted to a hospital for treatment. Meanwhile, in Mathura, a joint team comprising personnel from Jait police station, the SWAT team and the surveillance unit arrested two alleged robbers following an encounter on Wednesday night. One of the accused, identified as Jagdish alias Kale, sustained a bullet injury to his right leg during retaliatory firing and was hospitalised. According to CO Sadar Varun Singh, on November 10, two unidentified motorcycle-borne criminals allegedly snatched purses from two women travelling in an auto-rickshaw and an e-rickshaw near Radhakund Road (Chhatikara) and Maghera Temple (Ral). Following the incidents, two separate cases were registered at Jait police station, and police launched a search for the suspects with the help of CCTV footage. The CO said that around 10.30 p.m. on November 12, police received information that the two suspects were roaming on the Radhakund-Govardhan Road and planning another crime. Acting on the tip-off, police set up a cordon and began checking vehicles near Nagla Pisawa turn, ahead of Maharishi School on the Govardhan-Ral Road. When the police attempted to stop two men riding a motorcycle without a number plate, the suspects allegedly opened fire at the team with the intention of killing them. In the retaliatory firing, Jagdish alias Kale (27) sustained a bullet injury to his leg. Both suspects were subsequently apprehended. The second accused was identified as Ram Kishan (34). Police said Jagdish has 14 criminal cases registered against him, while Ram Kishan has three. The recovery from their possession included Rs 11,500 in cash, two stolen mobile phones, two ATM cards, two Aadhaar cards, a motorcycle without a number plate, a pistol and cartridges.
UP BJP calls crucial meeting over voter list revision, CM Yogi and Pankaj Chaudhary to attend
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has begun preparations for the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections on a war footing. As part of this, the party has called a meeting in Lucknow today. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, state BJP president Pankaj Chaudhary, state organisation general secretary Dharampal Singh, along with district presidents and district in-charges, will attend. The meeting, scheduled for 10 am at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, will discuss the ongoing voter registration campaign, as well as preparations and strategies for the assembly elections.
A journalist named Tariq was allegedly stabbed in Lucknow during an altercation stemming from a monetary dispute. The incident occurred on Thursday evening, involving another journalist, Santosh Sharma, and the accused, Rajkumar. Tariq, who intervened, sustained a stab wound and is currently stable in hospital, while Rajkumar has been detained.
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Chhath Puja: BJP govts in Delhi, Bihar to run 77 buses with subsidised fare
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) On the occasion of Chhath Puja, the BJP-led governments in Delhi and Bihar have decided to deploy 77 buses for ferrying devotees on subsidised tickets, Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said on Thursday. He said the initiative reflects the shared commitment of both governments to ease the festive travel rush and strengthen interstate public transport connectivity. The initial arrangement from Anand Vihar Bus Terminal includes 77 buses across five Bihar divisions: Muzaffarpur (36), Patna (13), Purnea (12), Gaya Ji (10) and Darbhanga (6), he said. To provide financial relief to passengers, subsidised festival fares are being charged across Non-AC Seater, Non-AC Sleeper, AC Seater and AC Sleeper categories, he said. Depending on the route and bus category, passengers will benefit from reductions ranging from Rs 134 to Rs 1,028, he said. For instance, the Non-AC Seater fare on the Patna-Delhi route has been reduced from Rs 1,615 to Rs 1,221, while the AC Seater fare has been brought down from Rs 1,980 to Rs 1,361, he said. Pankaj Kumar Singh said, Chhath Puja holds immense cultural and emotional significance for lakhs of people from Bihar and Poorvanchal residing in Delhi. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi government is committed to working in coordination with the Bihar Government to ensure that passengers can travel home safely and affordably. The introduction of subsidised fares and additional bus services is an important step towards making public transport more accessible during the festive season, he said in a statement. The Minister highlighted the proposed Reciprocal Transport Agreement between Delhi and Bihar, which envisages 18 interstate routes connecting Delhi with major destinations in Bihar, including Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Purnea, Araria, Kishanganj, Buxar, Nawada, Madhubani and Biharsharif. The proposed arrangement provides for bus operations in both directions, with a permit quota of 12 buses each for Delhi and Bihar on every route. Several routes will connect through major transit points in Uttar Pradesh, including Noida, Agra, Lucknow, Kanpur, Gorakhpur and Varanasi. Pankaj Kumar Singh said that passenger safety and environmental compliance have also been prioritised under the proposed agreement. Only BS-VI environment-friendly CNG buses and electric buses will be permitted. Buses will also be required to have vehicle location tracking devices and emergency buttons. The agreement further provides for mutual recognition of tickets issued in either state and stipulates that the arrangement will remain valid for 10 years subject to applicable legal provisions, he said. The Delhi Transport Minister reiterated that the initial 77-bus service is an important beginning and that its operations will be monitored to assess passenger requirements. Further routes and services will be incorporated in a phased manner to strengthen connectivity between Delhi and Bihar and provide passengers with more convenient and affordable travel options, the statement said.
Owaisi, Chandra Shekhar Azad Form Alliance For 2027 UP Polls; SP, Congress React
A new political alliance has taken shape in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and Nagina MP Chandrashekhar Azad have announced the formation of the Samajik Parivartan Morcha in Lucknow, naming Azad as the alliance's Chief Ministerial candidate.Azad has invited other parties, including the Samajwadi Party and Congress, to join the front. Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Singh Yadav questioned the alliance's intention to defeat the BJP, while Congress MP Imran Masood said political alliances need more than just prominent faces and must present a clear vision.
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Akhilesh Yadav welcomes Azad Samaj Party-AIMIM alliance, advocates for Rajnaitik Parivartan Morcha Lucknow: Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday welcomed the Samajik Parivartan Morcha alliance of Azad Samaj Party-Kanshi Ram and the AIMIM for the 2027 UP Assembly polls, while asserting that true success is only possible with Rajnaitik Parivartan Morcha. Earlier on [] The post Akhilesh Yadav welcomes Azad Samaj Party-AIMIM alliance, advocates for Rajnaitik Parivartan Morcha appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
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Azad to lead Samajik Parivartan Morcha, be UP CM face: Owaisi
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'Who Will Captain The Side: Aakash Chopra Flags DCs Leadership Uncertainty After Pant Trade
Lucknow Super Giants: Former India cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra has questioned Delhi Capitals leadership plans following their trade for Rishabh Pant from Lucknow Super Giants, identifying uncertainty over the captaincy and concerns around the pace attack as two major challenges for the franchise ahead of the upcoming IPL season. Chopra believes KL Rahul could emerge as the leading option to captain the side, while Pants batting position will also be crucial to making the most of his return. Assessing the choices available to Delhi, Chopra noted the presence of multiple candidates but said the franchises final decision remains unclear. There are multiple questions, actually. Its an MCQ because who will be the captain? Rishabh Pant has been a captaincy candidate, KL Rahul is an option, and Im hearing that Axar doesnt want to be the captain. So, with everything going on, you dont even know who will captain the side. It could well be KL Rahul at this stage, Chopra told JioStar. He also stressed that Pant must be deployed in the top half of the batting order if Delhi are to extract maximum value from the trade, questioning the logic of bringing the wicketkeeper-batter back only to use him lower down the order, while suggesting that Lucknow may have benefited more from the exchange. And Rishabh Pant, now that you have traded him, must bat in the top four. If you are going to bat him lower than that, then you will not utilise him to his fullest potential. I felt that in that trade, LSG was better off because you couldnt have asked for more than a bowler of Kuldeeps calibre for that pitch, he added. While Delhi appear to have considerable batting depth, Chopra identified the bowling unit as a potential weakness, particularly with Mitchell Starcs availability still uncertain. He also highlighted the financial investment in the fast-bowling options and the question marks surrounding their recent performances and pointed to the contrasting value of Delhis pace acquisitions, noting that some of their relatively inexpensive recruits had delivered strong returns, while the availability and form of the costlier options remained a concern. Ashutosh, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, plus Axar Patel, and then youve got Miller. So, its a very decent setup. The problem area for them will be their bowling department. Because Mitchell Starc, will he play? It will be a conversation as to whether he will be available to play or not. They will face an issue with their fast bowling this season and how they plan to address it, Ive got no idea. Mukesh is at eight crore, Auqib Nabi at Rs 8.4 crore, and then you have Mitchell Starc at nearly 12, so thats a lot of money. Lungi Ngidi was cheap, picked up for Rs 2 crore. He turned out to be a fantastic bargain. Dushmantha Chameera and Kyle Jamieson werent as expensive either. But the more expensive players might not be available. Their pedigree and current form are still uncertain, and Mukesh Kumars T20 numbers have actually plummeted a little, Chopra stated. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Setting the stage for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and Azad Samaj Party-Kanshiram president Chandrashekhar Azad on Thursday announced the formation of 'Samajik Parivartan Morcha', with Owaisi naming Azad as the alliance's Chief Ministerial candidate and asserting that the front would stop the BJP from returning to power in the state for a third time. Addressing a joint press conference in Lucknow alongside Azad Samaj Party-Kanshiram president and MP Chandrashekhar Azad, Owaisi said the alliance would focus on bringing social change and addressing issues concerning marginalised communities, unemployment and farmers. We have decided to form 'Samajik Parivartan Morcha'. I can say with confidence this will be a strong Morcha to stop the BJP from coming to power in UP for the third time, Owaisi said. He said the youth of Uttar Pradesh had been condemned to unemployment, while farmers were grappling with various issues, adding that the alliance's...
'W will captain the side: Aakash Chopra flags DCs leadership uncertainty after Pant trade
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Former India cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra has questioned Delhi Capitals leadership plans following their trade for Rishabh Pant from Lucknow Super Giants, identifying uncertainty over the captaincy and concerns around the pace attack as two major challenges for the franchise ahead of the upcoming IPL season. Chopra believes KL Rahul could emerge as the leading option to captain the side, while Pants batting position will also be crucial to making the most of his return. Assessing the choices available to Delhi, Chopra noted the presence of multiple candidates but said the franchises final decision remains unclear. There are multiple questions, actually. Its an MCQ because who will be the captain? Rishabh Pant has been a captaincy candidate, KL Rahul is an option, and Im hearing that Axar doesnt want to be the captain. So, with everything going on, you dont even know who will captain the side. It could well be KL Rahul at this stage, Chopra told JioStar. He also stressed that Pant must be deployed in the top half of the batting order if Delhi are to extract maximum value from the trade, questioning the logic of bringing the wicketkeeper-batter back only to use him lower down the order, while suggesting that Lucknow may have benefited more from the exchange. And Rishabh Pant, now that you have traded him, must bat in the top four. If you are going to bat him lower than that, then you will not utilise him to his fullest potential. I felt that in that trade, LSG was better off because you couldnt have asked for more than a bowler of Kuldeeps calibre for that pitch, he added. While Delhi appear to have considerable batting depth, Chopra identified the bowling unit as a potential weakness, particularly with Mitchell Starcs availability still uncertain. He also highlighted the financial investment in the fast-bowling options and the question marks surrounding their recent performances and pointed to the contrasting value of Delhis pace acquisitions, noting that some of their relatively inexpensive recruits had delivered strong returns, while the availability and form of the costlier options remained a concern. Ashutosh, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, plus Axar Patel, and then youve got Miller. So, its a very decent setup. The problem area for them will be their bowling department. Because Mitchell Starc, will he play? It will be a conversation as to whether he will be available to play or not. They will face an issue with their fast bowling this season and how they plan to address it, Ive got no idea. Mukesh is at eight crore, Auqib Nabi at Rs 8.4 crore, and then you have Mitchell Starc at nearly 12, so thats a lot of money. Lungi Ngidi was cheap, picked up for Rs 2 crore. He turned out to be a fantastic bargain. Dushmantha Chameera and Kyle Jamieson werent as expensive either. But the more expensive players might not be available. Their pedigree and current form are still uncertain, and Mukesh Kumars T20 numbers have actually plummeted a little, Chopra stated.
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Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 12 (IANS) In a significant political outreach aimed at strengthening ties with the farming community ahead of future electoral battles, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav held a meeting with prominent farmer leader Rakesh Tikait and discussed a wide range of issues affecting cultivators across Uttar Pradesh. Following the meeting on late Wednesday evening, Yadav shared a detailed message on social media, asserting that farmers remain the most distressed section of society and deserve both dignity and fair compensation for their labour. In his post on social media platform X, Akhilesh Yadav said that greenery should not merely symbolise prosperity, but that prosperity itself must reach every household, courtyard and village. He stressed that such an objective can only be achieved when farmers, agriculture and rural communities receive due respect and adequate value for their hard work. According to Yadav, his discussion with Tikait revealed that farmers across Uttar Pradesh continue to face serious challenges. Referring to the Samajwadi Party's PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) social justice plank, Akhilesh Yadav remarked that those who are suffering are part of the PDA and added that the letter A in PDA also stands for Annadata, meaning farmers who feed the nation. The statement is being viewed as an attempt by the Samajwadi Party to expand the PDA narrative by placing farmers at its core. Yadav claimed that growing support from the farming community would help ensure the success of the PDA in every village and at every polling booth. The meeting comes at a time when farmer-related issues continue to dominate public discourse in Uttar Pradesh. Farmer organisations led by Tikait have repeatedly raised concerns over minimum support prices (MSP), pending sugarcane dues, crop losses and procurement-related issues. In recent months, Tikait has also participated in protests and agitations demanding better returns and policy support for cultivators. Reiterating the importance of agriculture to the nation's economic and social well-being, Akhilesh Yadav said, When the fields smile, the nation will smile. He said that villages and the country can prosper only when 'annadatas' (farmers) are prosperous. The struggle for farmers' dignity, rights and fair remuneration, he added, forms the real strength of the PDA movement.
Owaisi, Azad join hands to challenge BJP in 2027 UP elections
Hyderabad/Lucknow: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) and Azad Samaj Party will come together to fight out the reigning Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections scheduled to take place next year. The announcement and seat-sharing are likely to be made by party chiefs, Asaduddin Owaisi and Chandrashekhar Azad, at a joint 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 .
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Chhath rush: Indian Railways rolls out massive preparations as thousands head home
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) With Chhath Puja approaching, railway stations across the country are witnessing a massive surge in passenger footfall as thousands of people head to their hometowns in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh to celebrate the festival with their families. From Delhi and Mumbai to Varanasi, Howrah, Lucknow and other major railway hubs, crowds of passengers can be seen gathering at platforms and station premises, creating an unprecedented rush during the festive travel period. In view of the heavy passenger movement, Indian Railways has stepped up its preparations, introducing a series of measures aimed at ensuring safe, smooth and organised travel. Several arrangements have been made at several stations to manage the festive rush. These include special trains, additional reserved and unreserved services, designated passenger holding areas, enhanced security arrangements, and round-the-clock monitoring. The huge rush is particularly visible at Delhi's Anand Vihar Railway Station and New Delhi Railway Station. Large numbers of passengers are gathering to board trains at these stations to their hometowns ahead of Chhath Puja. Passengers carrying luggage and travelling with their families can be seen waiting for trains. Many of these passengers are opting for general-class tickets. Some passengers acknowledged that the arrangements were satisfactory. However, some pointed to the massive crowds at the station. Passengers expressed satisfaction with the improved infrastructure and crowd-management arrangements at New Delhi Railway Station. One passenger told IANS that the creation of separate areas helped reduce congestion compared with previous years. This is how the station experience is considerably better, he added. The tremendous pressure on railway infrastructure during the festive season has been analysed by the railways. The Northern Railway has announced the operation of 31 special trains from major stations in the Delhi area to facilitate passenger movement on a high-demand travel day. Officials said that additional reserved and unreserved services are also being operated on important routes to accommodate the increased demand. Central Railway has introduced precautionary measures at major stations in Mumbai to prevent overcrowding. Unhindered passenger movement is being ensured. According to Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Swapnil Nila, the sale of platform tickets has been suspended at major stations across its divisions, broadly between November 5 and 15, depending on the location. Moreover, parcel traffic has been suspended for around eight to ten days at key stations, including Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT). The move is intended to free up space and prevent congestion so that passengers boarding and alighting from trains do not face inconvenience. Special arrangements have been made at Varanasi Junction to deal with the anticipated increase in passenger footfall. The Railways have established a dedicated holding area where passengers can wait in an organised manner before boarding their respective trains. Help desks have also been set up at both entry gates to assist passengers and provide necessary information. Similar arrangements are being implemented across Eastern Railway stations. At Howrah, Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel are continuously monitoring passenger movement through a dedicated control room to ensure effective crowd management. TTEs and RPF staff are working in close coordination to regulate queues, guide passengers towards their designated coaches and facilitate systematic boarding. A specially designated passenger holding area with carpeted flooring has also been created at Howrah Station to provide Chhath-bound passengers with a more comfortable waiting experience. A medical booth has been made available to provide immediate medical assistance to passengers in need. The festive atmosphere is also being reflected at railway stations. At Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction in Chandauli, traditional Chhath songs are being played through loudspeakers, bringing a touch of the festival to the railway premises. Passengers have welcomed the initiative, with many appreciating the festive ambience as they begin their journey home. Holding areas have also been created at stations such as Ballia to ensure that passengers can wait safely without overcrowding platforms. Travellers have expressed gratitude for these facilities, acknowledging the efforts being made by railway authorities to improve passenger convenience. Across the network, the Railways is also relying on AI-enabled CCTV surveillance, additional security personnel and coordinated monitoring to keep a close watch on passenger movement. These measures are intended to identify potential congestion points, regulate crowds and ensure that boarding and alighting take place in a controlled manner. The Railways has also expanded festive connectivity through additional reserved and unreserved special services. Unreserved special trains are being operated between Muzaffarpur and Howrah, as well as Jaynagar and Sealdah, to cater to the large number of passengers travelling towards Bihar, West Bengal and adjoining regions. Special services from Mumbai towards Gorakhpur are also providing relief to passengers travelling home. Travellers aboard the CSMT-Gorakhpur special train have appreciated the seating facilities and arrangements, expressing satisfaction with the efforts of Central Railway. The festive travel arrangements also include additional services towards Patna, including Vande Bharat and other special trains, alongside enhanced crowd-management measures. Passengers have acknowledged the availability of additional trains and improved station facilities, particularly during the busy Chhath travel period. As millions of devotees prepare to return home to observe Chhath Puja, one of the most significant festivals in Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring regions, the challenge before the Railways is not merely to run additional trains but also to manage the enormous crowds gathering at stations. With passengers travelling with families, children and heavy luggage, even routine boarding and alighting operations can become challenging during peak hours, say officials. The creation of holding areas, suspension of platform ticket sales at selected stations, temporary restrictions on parcel traffic, enhanced security deployment, and dedicated passenger assistance facilities are therefore crucial to maintaining order, they add. The Railways has urged passengers to rely on official railway announcements and information rather than rumours or misleading social media reports regarding train services and festive arrangements.
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Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 11 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday lent support to the bursting of firecrackers during Diwali celebrations and also called out the political opponents over 'meltdown' on its impact on pollution levels. If the people set off fireworks, many raised an alarm over air pollution. If it has happened, it will also dissipate, the Chief Minister said, addressing the audience. Calling out Opposition's track record, Chief Minister Adityanath questioned as to why similar concern was not raised against those who polluted the entire system with their misdeeds. The Chief Minister also said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Uttar Pradesh government had decided against imposing any restrictions or prohibitions, so that people could celebrate the festival wholeheartedly even if it led to some rise in air pollution. We decided not to impose any prohibitions. I, too, was in the middle of fireworks in Ayodhya, he remarked. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's endorsement of firecrackers for Diwali celebrations came during his address at an appointment letter distribution program, where he handed over letters to more than 1,000 newly recruited junior assistants in the Revenue department. The Chief Minister's comments came amid the raging national debate over the need and urgency to ban firecrackers for making the cities livable. He compared the criticism against one day of celebrations to what he termed silence over systemic wrongdoing. Slamming the previous dispensations, Chief Minister Adityanath said that before the BJP government formation in Uttar Pradesh in 2017, riots would break out beforehand even before the onstart of festivals like Holi, Diwali, Dussehra, Janmashtami, Shivratri, Christmas, Eid, Guru Purab, or Makar Sankranti. He also said that 'Munna Bhais' operated in the government recruitment system, before 2017. Before 2017, 'Munna Bhais' were operating in the government and the recruitment process. One person would appear for the examination, while someone else would receive the appointment letter. Several such appointments took place before 2017, the Chief Minister claimed.
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Digital Desk | Lucknow, Nov 11 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav, in a scathing critique of the BJP-led dispensation, described the demonetisation (note ban) as the most corrupt decision in the worlds history and warned that this will prove to be a vote ban for the ruling party in the state. Addressing a press conference here, Akhilesh Yadav said that the countrys economy suffered a death blow due to the note ban, imposed by the Narendra Modi government in 2016, and the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) witnessed the worst setback. He alleged that demonetisation failed to achieve its stated objectives, hurt small businesses and MSMEs, and damaged the countrys banking system. Notably, the Central government had brought demonetisation of high-value currency notes, effective from November 8, 2016, for reining in rampant tax evasion and curbing the influence of black money. Akhilesh Yadav claimed that the demonetisation will lead to a vote ban for the BJP, asserting that the electoral battle in Uttar Pradesh would not be an '80-20' or '20-80' contest, rather, it would be '95-5' now, implying that the BJP would be completely wiped out. He also took a Khazanchi dig at the BJP, stating that the boy born during demonetisation has now turned ten years old, yet the BJP never once celebrated his birthday. The BJP should now 'adopt' himthough not in the same way its leaders 'adopted' villages. To this day, it is the Samajwadi family that continues to look after Khazanchi and his education, he remarked. Calling out the economic failures under the present government, he said that BJP leaders talk about 2047 but decisions like demonetisation have actually set the country's economy back, much to what it looks like 1947. He also challenged the BJP leadership for an open debate on the issue. The SP President targeted the Yogi Adityanath government over the state's law and order situation, asserting that corruption in Uttar Pradesh has reached its peak and cited instances like Hathras and others to question the law and order situation in the state. He further claimed that the people of Uttar Pradesh have made up their minds in favour of the Samajwadi Party. He reiterated that the BJP will face a crushing defeat in the upcoming elections and that the states political landscape is set to change.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday dismissed concerns over pollution caused by Diwali celebrations, saying, don't worry; pollution would be mitigated as well. Addressing a government programme in Lucknow, Adityanath said people had celebrated Diwali with enthusiasm, and there was no need to be overly concerned about the pollution issue.He also criticised a section of people for remaining silent against who polluted the entire system with their corrupt misdeeds. If the public burst crackers one day, it created pollution! If pollution occurred, it would be mitigated as well. No problem. It is good that people celebrated Diwali with 'dhoom-dhadaka' and burst crackers. We decided not to impose any prohibitions, he said.
MI And PBKS Complete Marquee Trade Deal Of Hardik And Arshdeep
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Yogi Adityanath to Distribute Appointment Letters to 1,146 Junior Assistants in Uttar Pradesh
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will distribute appointment letters to 1,146 junior assistants while supporting farmers with financial aid in Lucknow. Yogi Adityanath to Distribute Appointment Letters to 1,146 Junior Assistants in Uttar Pradesh
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