The Times of India

Sant Kabir Nagar district has once again topped Uttar Pradesh's public grievance redressal rankings for May 2026, marking its twelfth consecutive win. This success stems from diligent complaint monitoring and quality disposal, with police personnel urged to maintain a positive, merit-based approach.

Uttar Pradesh's electoral roll for upcoming panchayat polls shows a net gain of over 29 lakh voters despite extensive purification. Over 2 crore names were removed due to death, migration, or duplication. Lakhimpur Kheri, Kushinagar, and Siddharthnagar saw significant voter increases, while Ghazipur and Mainpuri experienced declines.

Former Congress MLA Mukesh Srivastava has been arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Vigilance Establishment in a disproportionate assets case. He allegedly amassed assets significantly exceeding his known income during his tenure as an MLA. Srivastava is also under investigation in multiple other vigilance cases linked to alleged irregularities in the multi-crore National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) scam.

Etawah's Deputy CMO, Dr. Srinivas Yadav, was apprehended by Uttar Pradesh Vigilance Establishment accepting a 55,000 bribe. Officials orchestrated a sting operation after a complainant alleged the bribe was demanded for clearing an ultrasound center application. The tainted money was recovered, and a case is registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Uttar Pradesh arrested two individuals, Arvind Singh and Mohammad Salim, for their alleged involvement in a conspiracy to fraudulently obtain a Rs 25 lakh loan from Allahabad Bank. The accused used forged property documents and impersonation to secure the cash credit, evading arrest for a significant period.

A tragic road accident in Barabanki claimed three lives, including a six-year-old girl, when a speeding tractor-trolley collided with a motorcycle. The victims were returning from a family function in Lucknow. The collision, which occurred near Gopalpur village, resulted in severe injuries and the immediate death of two individuals, with the child succumbing later.

Recruitment Board says examination conducted peacefully across 1,183 centres in all 75 districts; 12 FIRs registered so far, nine accused arrested

In a tragic turn of events on Wednesday in Bijnor, a severe household dispute culminated in both a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law attempting to end their lives. Reports indicate the daughter-in-law resorted to self-immolation using kerosene, while the mother-in-law consumed a lethal poison.

A head-on collision between a Uttar Pradesh Roadways bus and a truck on the Bahraich-Sitapur route early Wednesday left seventeen passengers injured, two critically. The accident near Gadamaar village prompted a swift rescue operation. Injured passengers were rushed to the district hospital, with two requiring advanced treatment in Lucknow. Police are investigating the cause.

Uttar Pradesh is set to provide housing and healthcare to acid attack and triple talaq victims. Eligible women will receive medical aid through Ayushman Bharat and Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Yojana, plus housing under PM Awas Yojana or CM Awas Yojana.

Tragedy struck Barabanki as a trailer collided with a truck on the Lucknow-Sultanpur highway, igniting a fierce blaze. Two individuals perished in the inferno, while two others sustained severe injuries. The devastating accident near Chaubisi village caused significant traffic disruption and prompted an ongoing police investigation into the cause.

An elderly priest, Milan Das, was found stabbed to death at an under-construction temple in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh. The 60-year-old was attacked by unidentified assailants on Tuesday afternoon. Local residents rushed him to a health center where he was declared dead. The incident triggered tension and a brief protest. Police are investigating the murder and searching for clues.

Victims Targeted Over Relationship With Local Youths

In a chaotic scene, thousands of candidates for the Uttar Pradesh police constable exam flooded the trains, resulting in severe overcrowding. Reserved coaches were invaded by ticketless travelers, leaving legitimate passengers to navigate cramped aisles and endure safety risks.

A 16-year-old girl, who ran away from home after being scolded for her studies, has been reunited with her family after 21 months. She traveled to Pune with a friend and survived by taking odd jobs. The breakthrough came during Operation Muskaan, leading to her safe recovery.

The recent Uttar Pradesh Police Constable exam has been deemed a success, achieving a 76.10% attendance. Yet, the day wasn't without controversy, as law enforcement detained several individuals for cheating offenses, including impostors and candidates armed with mobile devices and study notes. Additionally, a social media user was taken into custody for spreading misleading information related to the exam.

A Barabanki court has handed life sentences to a husband and his lover for the murder of his wife. Initially presented as a roadside attack, the case unraveled as a planned conspiracy. The husband confessed to shooting his wife and fabricating the story to mislead police, leading to their conviction for murder and destruction of evidence.

As the clock ticks towards the 2027 assembly elections, the Rashtriya Lok Dal has taken a monumental step by disbanding its UP state executive. This decision, led by party chief Jayant Chaudhary, marks a pivotal moment in the party's strategy to reinvent itself and reach new constituents.

In Kushinagar, a father allegedly murdered his two daughters, aged 20 and 18, with the help of his minor sons in a suspected honour killing. The victims, who had previously eloped, were reportedly attacked with sticks after returning home. The father is absconding, while the sons are detained for questioning.