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A tragic accident claimed the lives of five individuals, including a Lucknow-based medical company officer, his wife, two sons, and their driver, when their car plunged into a 500-meter gorge in Nainital, Uttarakhand. The family was on a religious trip to Kainchi Dham. Rescue efforts were hampered by the treacherous terrain.
An accident on GT Road in Kannauj claimed three lives when a speeding dumper truck collided with a tractor. The impact, which occurred near Salempur Buddha Vihar, also struck a motorcyclist. While the motorcyclist died instantly, two occupants of the tractor succumbed to their injuries later. The dumper driver has been apprehended.
A doctor at a private Lucknow hospital is accused of raping a female student after administering a sedative injection during treatment. The student alleged the doctor called her into the operation theatre alone and assaulted her after giving her an intoxicating injection. Police have registered a case and detained the doctor for questioning.
Uttar Pradesh faces a severe heatwave as the IMD issues a red alert for 10 districts, warning of extreme temperatures. An orange alert covers 34 districts, with a yellow alert for 17 more. Temperatures are expected to rise further in eastern UP. Authorities are on high alert, with health advisories and preparedness measures in place.
A devastating fire ripped through Hardoi's Naveen Vegetable Market early Friday, engulfing half a dozen shops. The blaze, reportedly starting at a sweet shop around 1:30 am, spread rapidly, causing panic and loud explosions from gas cylinders. Firefighters battled the flames for over an hour in the congested lanes.
A 28-year-old man hailing from Mizoram was taken into custody by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence in Lucknow, where authorities uncovered 5.24 kg of heroin valued at Rs 10.48 crore. This courier was reportedly on a mission from Kathmandu to Delhi, lured by a monetary reward of Rs 50,000.
Renowned geriatrician Dr. Abhishek Shukla has been invited to a national workshop on 'Creating a Well-Functioning Care Economy' by the Union Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. He will share his expertise in geriatric medicine, palliative care, and long-term care at the event in New Delhi.
Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hassan criticized Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's ban on roadside namaz, asserting the Constitution protects all communities and roads are for public use. Adityanath defended the ban, stating prayers should be confined to designated places or offered in shifts to avoid obstructing commuters and patients, emphasizing the rule of law.
A dozen girls at a Balrampur Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya fell ill suddenly on Thursday, with eight admitted to the district hospital. The students complained of fainting, vomiting, and headache. In response, the district administration ordered the closure of all Kasturba schools due to heat and humidity.
Get ready for the 63-km Lucknow-Kanpur expressway, set to open in June with Prime Minister Modi expected to inaugurate it. Commuters will enjoy a barrier-free tolling system entering from Lucknow. A wayside amenity is planned at Amaras village. The journey will cost Rs 275 for cars, connecting Lucknow to Ata village in Unnao.
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