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Elections 2026Uttar Pradesh / The Times of India
A violent clash erupted between two groups of priests at the historic Baba Mahendranath Temple in Deoria over conducting rituals and sharing offerings. Police registered cross FIRs and arrested six individuals. Preventive action was also taken against five others to ensure peace. The situation at the temple is now under control.
The Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Upbhokta Parishad has urged the state government to appoint separate officers as UPPCL Chairman and Additional Chief Secretary (Energy). This separation is sought to prevent conflicts of interest and enhance transparency in the power sector, as recommended by the UPERC for UPSLDC.
A bomb scare at Lucknow's Aishbagh Railway Station caused a major security alert on the Raptisagar Express. Authorities launched an intensive search after a passenger reported overhearing a bomb threat. The operation concluded without finding any explosives, and the train was cleared to proceed, though the passenger's claims are under investigation.
A horrific road accident on the Hardoi-Lakhimpur border tragically killed three family members and injured three others when their car collided with a tractor-trolley. The tractor driver reportedly continued for nearly three kilometers, dragging the mangled vehicle, before being alerted by another motorist. The family was returning from a Haridwar vacation.
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