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The Times of India

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A visual tribute to folk roots & old homes

Lucknow's art scene buzzed with the opening of 'Mitti Se Mehrab,' a solo exhibition by self-taught artist Farzana Sahab. Padma Shri Malini Awasthi inaugurated the showcase, featuring around 55 works inspired by childhood memories, Bundelkhand's folk art, and Awadhi architectural elements. Visitors explored themes of memory, identity, and heritage, engaging with the artist's unique visual narratives.

7 Jun 2026 4:11 pm
Cyber fraud gang used mule accounts to route stolen money; 4 booked in UP's Rae Bareli

Rae Bareli Cyber Police have booked four individuals, including three suspected members of an inter-state fraud ring, for using mule bank accounts to launder money from online scams. The syndicate allegedly exploited financially distressed individuals to open accounts, channeling lakhs in illicit funds. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend the accused.

7 Jun 2026 4:05 pm
Lok Bhawan evening shines with Krishnavataram, family prideand spiritual grandeur

Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel hosted a special screening of 'Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart' in Lucknow. The film, featuring her granddaughter Sanskruti Jayana as Satyabhama, captivated attendees including CM Yogi Adityanath. Praised for its cultural depiction, the movie was declared tax-free in UP, with plans for student screenings.

7 Jun 2026 3:52 pm
UP elderly woman injured in leopard attack

A 65-year-old woman was attacked by a leopard in Bahraich district, sustaining injuries to her neck and hands. Villagers intervened, forcing the animal to flee. This incident adds to a series of recent leopard attacks in the area, heightening fear and prompting demands for stronger forest department action.

7 Jun 2026 3:30 pm
7 Jun 2026 1:37 am
Recovery may not be the end for sarcoidosis patients: SGPGI study

40% Patients Suffer Relapse Within 18 Months

7 Jun 2026 1:35 am
How inter-state fraudsters used Telegram channels to sell fake question papers to aspirants

Uttar Pradesh STF arrested Om Kumar, the alleged kingpin of an inter-state online fraud racket. The gang operated fake Telegram channels, falsely claiming access to leaked question papers for competitive exams, cheating aspirants out of thousands. Investigations are ongoing to uncover a wider network.

6 Jun 2026 10:35 pm
Rs 74 lakh Vrindavan Yojana fraud: 2 rewarded accused held in UP; mastermind, forger roles emerge

Two key accused, carrying Rs 50,000 reward each, were arrested in a Rs 74 lakh property fraud case linked to Vrindavan Yojana. The well-organized racket involved forged documents, financial manipulation, and intimidation. The mastermind allegedly orchestrated the fraud, while another accused acted as a forger and enforcer, even threatening the victim.

6 Jun 2026 10:34 pm
Doctor beaten, chamber vandalised after refusing to join Cockroach Janta Party in UP

A doctor at a Uttar Pradesh community health centre was allegedly assaulted by a man who demanded he join the 'Cockroach Janta Party'. When the doctor refused, citing rules against political involvement for government employees, an argument ensued. The accused reportedly vandalized property and threatened the doctor before fleeing.

6 Jun 2026 9:59 pm
Govt brings UPEIDA under CM Yogi Adityanath-held infra dept

In a significant administrative shift, the Uttar Pradesh government has moved the UPEIDA from the industries department to the infrastructure development department, now held by CM Yogi Adityanath. This move aims to streamline work distribution and remove duplication, aligning UPEIDA's administrative control with its core function of large-scale infrastructure creation.

6 Jun 2026 9:18 pm
Love, pregnancy, murder: BTech student arrested for killing girlfriend after marriage dispute in UP

A BTech student was apprehended in Sitapur following a police encounter for allegedly murdering his three-month pregnant girlfriend over marriage disputes. The accused, injured during an escape attempt, confessed to strangling and stabbing the BSc student before dumping her body. Skeletal remains were recovered, with forensic tests pending.

6 Jun 2026 8:30 pm
Grief-stricken man dies beside graves of wife and son in UP; 3 children orphaned

A 40-year-old man in Mahoba district died beside the graves of his wife and son, just 11 days after their deaths. Subhan Ahmad was found in a prayer-like position, seemingly overcome by grief after his son died from a heatwave and his wife shortly after. The incident leaves three children orphaned.

6 Jun 2026 7:15 pm
Myanmar national arrested at India-Nepal border with 4.5 kg hydroponic weed worth Rs 4.5 crore

Maharajganj Police and SSB apprehended a Myanmar national, Phyo, near the India-Nepal border, seizing 4.532 kg of high-grade hydroponic weed valued at Rs 4.5 crore. The contraband, originating from Thailand and routed through Nepal, was destined for India, possibly Delhi. This significant bust highlights Nepal's growing role as a transit hub for international drug syndicates.

6 Jun 2026 6:47 pm
EOW arrests director in Rs 100-crore real estate ponzi scam in UP; 5 associates still at large

Uttar Pradesh Police's Economic Offences Wing arrested Mahipal Singh, a director of Karmabhoomi Real Estate Company Limited, in connection with a 100 crore fraud. The company allegedly duped hundreds of investors by promising high returns and plot allotments but failed to deliver. Five other directors remain absconding.

6 Jun 2026 6:17 pm
Goal is to minimise applicant travel and strengthen digital services: New Lucknow RPO Gyanveer Singh

Gyanveer Singh, a new Regional Passport Officer in Lucknow, prioritizes reducing applicant visits through enhanced digital communication. He aims to streamline services, drawing on international experience to maintain India's efficient passport system. Singh has implemented measures like WhatsApp grievance redressal and the Passport Van initiative to improve public access and applicant experience.

6 Jun 2026 2:48 pm
Yogi orders tech-driven overhaul of UP security forces

Bats For AI, Drones, GPS in PAC, SDRF, UPSSF

6 Jun 2026 1:48 am