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Two individuals from Indore, posing as a couple, were apprehended at Varanasi airport with nearly 20 kg of hydroponic weed. Arriving from Bangkok, their suspicious travel history and inconsistent statements led to their arrest. Authorities discovered the contraband, valued at approximately Rs 20 crore, hidden in their luggage. Investigations are ongoing to identify the source and intended recipients.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered uninterrupted power supply amid soaring temperatures and demand. He stressed accountability in the distribution system and directed officials to maximize generation capacity and strengthen the transmission network. The state has significantly increased its power generation capacity and is implementing measures to improve consumer services and billing efficiency.
Sambhal district in Uttar Pradesh is experiencing a surge in dog and monkey bites, attributed to aggressive animal behavior exacerbated by extreme heat. Officials are intensifying sterilization drives and dog-catching operations, while the District Magistrate indicated potential culling of dangerous animals as per Supreme Court directives.
Green Gas Limited has successfully connected the Maa Sita Rasoi within the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi mandir complex in Ayodhya to its piped natural gas (PNG) network. This transition marks a shift away from LPG use for the kitchen facility. The inauguration was led by GGL's managing director and director (commercial), with approximately 2.5 km of pipeline laid for the connection.
A 26-year-old man allegedly strangled his 20-year-old girlfriend in a hotel room in Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, after suspecting her of infidelity. The accused then reportedly consumed poison and alerted authorities. The victim was declared dead at a health center, while the man is receiving treatment and is out of danger.
A speeding truck trailer crushed a family sleeping outside their home in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, killing four, including three children. The incident occurred due to the driver allegedly being asleep and handing over controls to the helper. The injured wife has been referred for advanced treatment, and authorities are searching for the absconding driver and helper.
An FIR has been registered against UP Congress chief Ajay Rai and others in Mahoba for allegedly making derogatory remarks against PM Modi and violating public order. The complaint cites a gathering at a private residence without permission, causing traffic disruption and inciting discord. Police are verifying allegations and video evidence.
Uttar Pradesh is grappling with a severe power crisis this summer, prompting a wave of complaints from across the political spectrum. MLAs from both ruling and opposition parties, along with former CM Akhilesh Yadav and MP Chandra Shekhar Azad, have written to the energy minister highlighting widespread outages and public distress.
Lucknow commuters face rising fuel costs as petrol and diesel prices have increased for the third time in ten days. Petrol now stands at Rs 99.28 per litre and diesel at Rs 92.64 per litre. These repeated hikes have pushed retail prices up by nearly Rs 5 in just over a week.
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