Uttar Pradesh Government Launches Inspection Team for Ayushman Bharat Hospitals
The UP government has formed a four-member team to inspect hospitals under the Ayushman Bharat scheme for compliance and quality of care. Uttar Pradesh Government Launches Inspection Team for Ayushman Bharat Hospitals
SC reserves verdict on plea against survey order in Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid-Harihar Temple dispute
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday reserved its judgment on a plea filed by the Muslim side challenging a survey order issued by a court in Chandausi regarding the Shahi Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradeshs Sambhal district. A bench of Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe reserved the verdict after hearing submissions from the mosque committee, Hindu plaintiffs, and the Uttar Pradesh government. Senior advocate Huzefa Ahmadi and advocate Nizam Pasha appeared for the mosque committee, while advocate Hari Shankar Jain represented the Hindu plaintiffs. Additional Solicitor General K.M. Nataraj appeared for the Uttar Pradesh government. The special leave petition (SLP) has been filed by the Committee of Management of Jami Masjid, Sambhal, challenging the trial courts order appointing an Advocate Commissioner to survey the mosque premises in connection with the ongoing dispute over the site. The Hindu plaintiffs have claimed that the mosque was built over a pre-existing temple structure and have sought judicial intervention in connection with the alleged Harihar temple at the site. On the other hand, the mosque committee has contested the maintainability of the suit and questioned the manner in which the survey was ordered, including the appointment of an Advocate Commissioner. The matter reached the Supreme Court after the Allahabad High Court upheld the Chandausi trial courts direction permitting the survey and declined to stay the proceedings. The apex court had earlier directed the parties to maintain status quo at the disputed site while examining the SLP challenging the survey proceedings. The dispute assumes significance in the context of the Places of Worship Act, 1991, which bars conversion of the religious character of a place of worship as it existed on August 15, 1947. However, the Hindu side has contended that the dispute falls outside the scope of the 1991 Act, besides referring to provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. The Shahi Jama Masjid dispute had earlier witnessed tensions on the ground, with violence breaking out in Sambhal during a court-ordered survey, resulting in multiple fatalities. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has also stated before the court that the Shahi Jama Masjid is a centrally protected monument and raised issues concerning its status and records relating to its use as a place of public worship. The Supreme Court, after hearing submissions from the mosque committee, Hindu plaintiffs, and the Uttar Pradesh government, reserved its judgment on the SLP challenging the survey order.
Important Pilgrimage Sites in Uttar Pradesh for Pind Daan During Pitru Paksha 2026
Discover the significance of Pind Daan at Uttar Pradeshs sacred sites during Pitru Paksha for ancestral liberation. Important Pilgrimage Sites in Uttar Pradesh for Pind Daan During Pitru Paksha 2026
Uttar Pradesh to Establish Drug-Free Zones Around Schools and Colleges
Uttar Pradesh will enforce Drug-Free Zones within 500 meters of schools and colleges to combat drug trafficking. Uttar Pradesh to Establish Drug-Free Zones Around Schools and Colleges
UP Dy CM meets Amit Shah to discuss BJP
UP Dy CM meets Amit Shah to discuss BJPs mission 2027 in Uttar Pradesh Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Friday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence in New Delhi and discussed preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, organisational strategy and taking government welfare schemes to [] The post UP Dy CM meets Amit Shah to discuss BJPs mission 2027 in Uttar Pradesh appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show: A Gateway for Local Entrepreneurs to Global Markets
The Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show connects local entrepreneurs to global markets, showcasing over 2,400 stalls and attracting international buyers. Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show: A Gateway for Local Entrepreneurs to Global Markets
UP-Made BrahMos Gives Pakistan Sleepless Nights: Amit Shah
Home Minister Says Uttar Pradesh Has Become A Fear-Free Investment Centre
Uttar Pradesh Export Promotion Policy, 2025-30: Key features, incentives, and eligibility
The policy is a state-level framework for helping Uttar Pradesh-based businesses sell goods and services outside India
Amit Shah Highlights Uttar Pradeshs Industrial Transformation at International Trade Show
Amit Shah addressed the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show, emphasizing the states industrial growth and investment opportunities. Amit Shah Highlights Uttar Pradeshs Industrial Transformation at International Trade Show
Amit Shah praised the current investment climate in Uttar Pradesh during the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show. He noted that the state faced law and order issues in the past, discouraging investors. The Union Home Minister emphasized improvements in economic growth despite global challenges, with initiatives like One District One Product creating jobs. Shah highlighted local products gaining recognition and advancements in defense manufacturing capabilities.
Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show Showcases State
The Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show highlights the states industrial strengths and connects local artisans to global markets. Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show Showcases States Potential for Global Prosperity
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that the state has advanced rapidly, not only in the MSME sector but also by emerging as a new manufacturing hub.Speaking after the inauguration of the...
ECI postpones CEC Gyanesh Kumar's two UP events, cites no link to row
The Election Commission has deferred two voter-awareness programmes in Uttar Pradesh, while maintaining that the decision was unrelated to the controversy surrounding the poll pane
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has opened the online application process for the Junior Engineer (Agriculture) Main Examination 2026, offering a government job opportunity to eligible candidates with the required agricultural engineering qualification.According...
Enhanced Security Measures in Place for Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show
Over 2,500 security personnel deployed for the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show, ensuring safety and smooth operations. Enhanced Security Measures in Place for Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show
Uttar Pradesh Health Minister Urges Doctors to Use Hindi in Patient Communication
Health Minister Brajesh Pathak calls for the use of Hindi in prescriptions and patient communication to enhance understanding and trust. Uttar Pradesh Health Minister Urges Doctors to Use Hindi in Patient Communication
BJP Leaders Criticize Opposition as Uttar Pradesh Election Approaches
BJP leaders in Hyderabad assert the partys strength ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections, criticizing opposition figures and past governance. BJP Leaders Criticize Opposition as Uttar Pradesh Election Approaches
Download Your Admit Card for UP Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard Recruitment 2026
Candidates who applied for the Uttar Pradesh Forest Guard and Wildlife Guard Recruitment 2026 can now download their admit cards. The examination is set for September 27, 2026, and will take place in a single shift. This article provides detailed steps on how to access your hall ticket from the official UPSSSC website. Ensure you have your login details ready to download your admit card easily.
Sugs Lloyd receives LoI for solar street lighting project worth Rs 4.68 cr
From Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency
UP man kills father with brick, axe over money dispute, goes to sleep after attack
Kedarnath generates 50.3 tonnes of waste in 5 months, over 2.5 times 2025
Kedarnath Dham generated 50.30 metric tonnes of waste in just five months from April to August 2026. This figure is more than two and a half times the waste collected during the entire pilgrimage season the previous year. The Nagar Panchayat provided this information in response to a query raised by Amit Gupta, an RTI activist from Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The waste generated in just the first five months of this year far exceeds the total waste produced in any single year over the preceding three years. According to the Nagar Panchayat, waste generation in Kedarnath stood at 32.58 metric tonnes in 2023, 26.10 metric tonnes in 2024, and 21.40 metric tonnes in 2025. In contrast, the facility has already generated 50.30 metric tonnes of waste between April and August 2026 alone. The waste generated in just five months of 2026 is approximately 54 per cent higher than the total for 2023, about 93 per cent higher than 2024, and about 135 per cent higher than 2025. The Nagar Panchayat's data
Who will win Khatauli seat in 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections? Know electoral equations
The Khatauli assembly constituency in Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh is considered a key political seat in 'Jatland'. Over the past three decades, the BJP, Rashtriya Lok Dal, Bharatiya Kisan Kamgar Party, and even the BSP have won in Khatauli. The Khatauli assembly seat is part of the Muzaffarnagar Lok Sabha constituency number 15. In the 2027 assembly elections, Khatauli is a seat that the RLD could demand from the BJP in seat-sharing negotiations. Khatauli has a significant number of Muslim, Jat, Gujjar, Saini, and SC voters. Let's explain the electoral history and social dynamics of Khatauli from 1991 to 2022.
Months before polls, UP makes final pitch for foreign investments
The Uttar Pradesh government is hosting the fourth International Trade Show in Greater Noida from September 25 to 29. More than 600 foreign buyers from 88 countries are expected to attend this year's event. Uttar Pradesh aims to position itself as a leading manufacturing and investment destination through this platform. Last year, the state saw a notable increase in exports, exceeding 2 lakh crore.
Weather today, September 25: Heavy rain likely in 8 states; check IMD forecast
Weather today, September 25: The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across several parts of India, with East Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Uttarakhand and other states facing rain alerts. A deep depression over Odisha is also weakening while moving north-northwest. Check the latest IMD forecast, rainfall warnings and weather conditions for your state.
Mohsin Raza Claims BJP Will Secure Landslide Victory in Uttar Pradesh
Mohsin Raza asserts that the BJP is poised for a significant win in Uttar Pradesh, dismissing the Samajwadi Partys influence. Mohsin Raza Claims BJP Will Secure Landslide Victory in Uttar Pradesh
Prove charges against ABVP workers
Man held for burglary at his brothers house
Rs 250cr cyber fraud network busted in Kanpur; 4 held
Court rejects bail plea in Rs 20 crore cess tax evasion case
Man kills son after row over Rs 5L land sale proceeds, flees
Mayor Pramila Pandey urges restoration of disappearing ponds
Ambedkar statue desecrated in Jalaun village
2 cops among five heldin loot, extortion cases
Azamgarh police arrest rape accused from Mumbai
Murder accused caught after encounter in Mau
Speeding auto kills toddler, injures infant in Gorakhpur
Trial run of Ghazipur-Ballia highway from Oct 1
NERs spl drive to check drinking water quality
UP to host 3 major art camps in Ayodhya, Lucknow & Varanasi to promote cultural heritage
BHU, SIRD pact to promote rural development
Kashi to weave heritage with enterprise at UP Intl Trade Show
43 underprivileged families to get homes in Karchhana under CM Housing Scheme
HC orders probe after C-section performed on minor rape survivor despite MTP directive
1 killed, another injured as dumper hits bike in Kanpur
Prayagraj digs into royal past as Raj govt stakes claim to 38 acres
Cop suspendedafter protest atpolice station
Kanpur murder: Son arrested; no clean chit to bahu yet, say cops
Traders body found after five days
88.8% turnout in principal recruitment exam for aided colleges
Juvenile tried as adult gets 20 yrs jail for rape of 4-yr-old
Rickshaw puller gets 6 years jail in 2011 murder case
Nitish son to visit Kashi, explore JD(U)s prospects in UP polls
Cant deprive even crime accused of travel abroad: HC allows senior scribe to fly to NY
Anant Chaturdashi celebrations today
City records 33.6 mm rainfall, brings relief from heatwave
UPITS to display UPs smart irrigation, AI-driven water mgmt
Leopard kills 32-year-old woman in UP's Bahraich, 4th fatal attack in a month
Yogi: Protect land of poor, act firmly against encroachment
Foreign invaders looted India and attacked its knowledge tradition: CM
UP mining officer held for taking Rs 85,000 bribe; Rs 71 lakh cash found in office, home
Akhilesh alleges vote theft in 2022 UP polls, says SP will contest 2027 in alliance
Akhilesh Yadav addressed a public meeting in Raebareli, alleging the Election Commission assisted in vote theft during 2022. He stated that the Samajwadi Party would have formed the government without these irregularities. Yadav emphasized the importance of an alliance for the upcoming 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections based on winnability. He criticized the BJP for communal politics and promised various reforms if elected.
UP's Major Push Against Drug Trafficking: Assets Worth Crores Confiscated
Uttar Pradesh has significantly ramped up its efforts against narcotics trafficking, confiscating properties worth approximately Rs 78.5 crore in 69 cases this year. This marks a more than fourfold increase from the previous year, with authorities also initiating detention proceedings under the PIT-NDPS Act to dismantle drug networks and target assets acquired through illegal trade.
Akhilesh Yadav vows to defeat BJP in Uttar Pradesh 2027 polls
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Uttar Pradesh to Shine as Global Sourcing Hub at UPIATS 2026 in Greater Noida
Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2026 aims to establish the state as a global sourcing hub, featuring over 2,400 exhibitors and 85 countries. Uttar Pradesh to Shine as Global Sourcing Hub at UPIATS 2026 in Greater Noida
Rahul Gandhi's anti-incumbency claims draw sharp response from BJP
BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi countered Rahul Gandhis remarks on anti-incumbency, citing Congresss electoral record in states including Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Odisha, and argued that the sentiment remains strong against the Congress
Mushtaq Khan cause of death: Veteran actor and comedian Mushtaq Khan, known for films such as Welcome, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke and Jodi No. 1, has reportedly died on September 24, 2026 after battling liver cancer. The actor was admitted to a Mumbai hospital after his condition became critical. Khan, who worked in Hindi cinema and television for more than three decades, was also in the news in 2024 after he was allegedly kidnapped in Uttar Pradesh and later escaped from his captors.
Uttar Pradesh CM Adityanath launches two mega housing projects in Lucknow
The two housing projects are being developed at an estimated cost of 12,000 crore
Fathers 'affairs', property fear: Why Kanpur millionaires son ordered the hit job
Wrong Precedent: Lawyers Body Protests Supreme Courts Handling Of Noida DMs Plea
THE LAWYERS ASSOCIATION FOR CONSTITUTION (LAFC) has written to the Chief Justice of India questioning the special listing and muted live proceedings in the case of Noida District Magistrate Medha Roopam. LAFC has sent an open letter to the Chief Justice of India protesting the listing of two petitions filed over strictures passed against Gautam Buddh Nagar District Magistrate Medha Roopam. The letter, dated September 24, objects to the matter being placed before a particular bench outside the ordinary roster, and to the muting of the video conferencing feed during the hearing. The out-of-turn listing of the case has received special treatment and tends to set a wrong precedent, the LAFC wrote. The letter noted that Roopam also happens to be the daughter of the Chief Election Commissioner of India, namely Gyanesh Kumar. Allahabad High Court Quashing NSA Against Akriti and Indicting Civil Servants Captures Sardar Patel and Ambedkars Vision The underlying case The dispute traces back to protests by workers in Noida demanding wage revisions. A student, Akriti Chaudhary, was detained under the National Security Act in connection with the unrest. The Allahabad High Court quashed her detention and directed Roopam to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation from her own salary. Paragraphs 27 to 33 of that judgment recorded strictures against the DM, holding that she desired to set an example out of Chaudhary to deter others from exercising their right to freedom of speech and expression in public spaces in support of labourers. Roopam and the Uttar Pradesh government moved the Supreme Court against the order. The petitions, SLP (Crl.) Diary No. 56202/2026 and SLP (Crl.) No. 18010/2026, came up before a bench of Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice N K Singh. Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi appeared for the state, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta for Roopam, and Senior Advocate Colin Gonsalves for Chaudhary. Muted proceedings, then a clarified order During the September 23 hearing, the bench muted the audio of the video conferencing feed, cutting off media access since reporters cannot enter the courtroom in person. The Court reserved orders on interim relief that day. Later on September 23, the Court stayed paragraphs 27 to 33 of the High Court judgment, the portion recording strictures and directing salary recovery. Notice was issued, and the matter was listed for October 7. The Court clarified that the stay did not extend to the quashing of Chaudharys NSA detention itself, which stands. On September 24, the Court revised its order to make this distinction explicit, specifying that the stay operates only on the adverse remarks against the officer and the compensation direction. The LAFCs objection While the LAFCs in its letter has not disputed the merits of the stay, it has raised complaints such as that the case did not fall before this bench under the prevailing roster for NSA matters, that it appears to have been specially assigned, and that muting the live feed in a case important for media and the public undermines the openness that video conferencing is meant to provide. The special listing before a particular bench has also not enhanced confidence in the judicial process, the letter states.
He showed us the ship: UP seafarer killed in Oman attack after video call with family
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday renewed his allegations of vote chori and called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Gandhi referred to electoral developments in states including Haryana, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, questioning how what he described as anti-incumbency had disappeared. His remarks [] The post Rahul Gandhi Repeats Vote Chori Claim, Calls for CEC Gyanesh Kumars Resignation appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Nine homeless persons with mental health conditions to return home in Uttar Pradesh
Kanpur man kills son after row over land-sale money, liquor addiction
Yogi Government Takes Steps to Alleviate Prison Overcrowding in Uttar Pradesh
The Yogi government is expanding prison capacity in Uttar Pradesh to tackle overcrowding, with new facilities and improvements underway. Yogi Government Takes Steps to Alleviate Prison Overcrowding in Uttar Pradesh
India Celebrates Salman Khan's Maiden Asian Games Rowing Medal
Salman Khan, a 28-year-old farmer's son from Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, has won a historic bronze medal in men's double sculls rowing at the Asian Games in Nagoya. This marks India's first-ever podium finish in this event, bringing pride to his hometown and inspiring young athletes.
Uttar Pradesh Ministers Criticize Akhilesh Yadavs PDA Campaign as Mere Political Rhetoric
Uttar Pradesh ministers dismiss Akhilesh Yadavs PDA campaign as political gimmickry ahead of the 2027 elections. Uttar Pradesh Ministers Criticize Akhilesh Yadavs PDA Campaign as Mere Political Rhetoric
Uttar Pradesh BJP takes potshot on Akhilesh Yadav's procession
The BJP on Thursday targeted Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav over his proposed Rath Yatra, saying the SP was seeking to demonstrate its political strength to the Congress through this yatra starting from Rae Bareli.
From wifes contract to sons plot: Servants U-turn flips Kanpur bizman murder case
Nitin Nabin, the BJP's national president, introduced 24 immediate organizational appointments to strengthen the party's framework. The changes encompass vital roles including National Joint General Secretaries and State General Secretaries, focusing on enhancing operational effectiveness in states like Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh.
BJP chief Nitin Nabin on Thursday appointed party's organisational joint general secretaries in-charge of various states. The development comes a day after the Bharatiya Janata Party announced in-charges and co-in-charges for several states and Union Territories. Nitin Nabin on Wednesday had approved the appointments, which stated that senior BJP leader Smriti Irani has been assigned organisational responsibilities for Haryana and Chhattisgarh. Party strategist Sunil Bansal has been assigned to Bengal and Telangana, and Vinod Tawde has been entrusted with key regional commands, with Tawde continuing his focus on the politically vital state of Uttar Pradesh.
Akhilesh Yadav to Champion Backward Classes Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Elections
Akhilesh Yadavs upcoming rally aims to address injustices faced by backward classes in Uttar Pradesh, as tensions rise with BJP. Akhilesh Yadav to Champion Backward Classes Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Elections
Akhilesh Yadav kicks off party's PDA Rath Yatra campaign for 2027 Assembly elections
Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday kicked off the party's PDA Rath Yatra campaign for the 2027 Assembly elections from Lucknow to Raebareli. The red buses left the state capital on Thursday with party cadres in tow. The high-profile tour aboard the 'PDA Rath' is seen as part of the Samajwadi Party's broader campaign across central Uttar Pradesh, focusing on its backward, Dalit, and minority (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) coalition ahead of the 2027 state assembly elections.
'Was travelling with my husband... dont know where he is now': Victim of Greater Noida bus fire
Digital Desk | Greater Noida, Sep 24 (IANS) A woman who suffered burn injuries in the Greater Noida double-decker bus fire was admitted to Aarogyadhara Hospital in Jewar for treatment on Thursday. Speaking to IANS, she shared her ordeal in the aftermath of the accident. Nine people died, and several others were seriously injured after a massive fire broke out in the double-decker bus in Greater Noida, near the 33 Km milestone on the Yamuna Expressway. The double-decker bus was going from Delhis Kashmiri Gate to Uttar Pradeshs Mahoba. I was going from Hisar, Chandannagar to Mahoba with my husband because my mother-in-law had passed away, she said. When asked about her husband, the woman started crying and said that she doesnt know where he was now after the mishap. His name is Devendra, she said. Narrating her experience, she said, I dont know what happened; suddenly the bus caught fire, and people started panicking and shouting 'fire, fire'. Additional District Magistrate Ajeet Kumar Singh of Gautam Buddha Nagar said, The fire was caused due to a short circuit. As you might know, the tragic accident occurred around 11.15 p.m. on Wednesday. Preliminary investigation reveals that a short circuit caused a fire on the bus. It was an AC sleeper bus travelling from Delhi to Mahoba. Nine people died and one of the victims, a woman, is being treated at the Aarogyadhara Hospital, he informed. He said, Some of the passengers who had minor injuries have been sent back to Mahoba to be treated for minor injuries. Some returned in personal vehicles while others were given special transport. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned the tragedy. The Centre and the Uttar Pradesh governments both announced compensation of Rs. 2 lakh each for the next of kin of all the deceased and Rs. 50,000 to the injured. More than 30 passengers were reportedly travelling on the bus when it suddenly caught fire. Nine passengers, including a woman, were trapped inside and burnt alive in the massive blaze. Upon receiving the information, senior police officials, along with the local police force and a fire tender stationed at the Jewar Toll Plaza, responded, according to the officials. Four additional fire tenders and a fire service unit immediately rushed to the scene and completely extinguished the fire. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire originated from a spark or blast in the bus's air conditioning system, which ignited the engine's lubricating oil and caused the fire to spread rapidly. The driver and conductor were taken into custody, and a case was registered under relevant sections.
Uttar Pradesh: Projects worth 78.26 crore for sewer, water pipelines launched in Varanasi's Bhelupur
A major project worth 72.71 crore includes laying a 17-kilometre-long sewer and drinking water line in the Bhelupur area along with household connections
No matter how much power we gain, we will never deviate from path of service: PM Modi
Modi made the remarks during a video conference with participants of the Seva Sankalp Yatra, which is being taken out from Vadnagar in Gujarat to Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
On Cam: Ship In Flames, Indian Sailor Killed In Deadly Attack Near Oman | Indian Sailors Evacuated
A commercial vessel, MV Cape Dao, was attacked off Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, killing an Indian sailor and triggering a major maritime security response. The vessel reportedly caught fire after being struck, while the Forward Seamens Union of India claimed it was hit by two torpedoes. The Indian sailor was identified as Wiper Suraj Yadav from Uttar Pradesh. Omans Maritime Security Centre said 27 crew members were evacuated, including 19 Indian nationals. The attacker has not been officially identified, although attention has turned toward Iran amid the wider conflict in the region.
President Murmu, Vice President Radhakrishnan condole deaths in Greater Noida bus fire
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday expressed grief over the tragic bus fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida that claimed nine lives and left several others injured. President Murmu took to social media 'X' and said, The news of the deaths of people in a fire that broke out in a bus on the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh is extremely heartbreaking. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the swift recovery of those injured in this accident. Vice President Radhakrishnan said, Deeply saddened by the tragic bus fire in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, which has claimed precious lives. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery of those injured in the incident. Earlier in the day, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of those who lost their lives in the Greater Noida double-decker bus fire and Rs 50,000 each for the injured. Nine people, including a woman, were charred to death and several were seriously injured after a massive fire broke out in a double-decker bus in Greater Noida, officials said. Earlier in the day, CM Yogi expressed condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. He assured all possible assistance to the next of kin. He also directed officials to ensure proper medical treatment for those injured in the accident and wished for their speedy recovery. Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire originated from a spark or blast in the air conditioning system, which ignited the engine's lubricating oil and caused the fire to spread rapidly. The driver and conductor were taken into custody, and a case was registered under relevant sections, officials said. According to officials, the bus, travelling from Kashmiri Gate, New Delhi, towards Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba, caught fire suddenly near the 33 km milestone on the Yamuna Expressway, within the jurisdiction of the Jewar Police Station, triggering panic among passengers, many of whom jumped out of the windows to save themselves. More than 30 passengers were reportedly travelling on the bus when it suddenly caught fire. Nine passengers, including a woman, were trapped inside and burnt alive in the massive blaze. Upon receiving the information, senior police officials, accompanied by the local police force, a rescue tender, and a fire tender stationed at the Jewar Toll Plaza, responded, according to the officials. Four additional fire tenders and a fire service unit immediately rushed to the scene and completely extinguished the fire. According to the officials, more than 20 passengers were safely evacuated. Despite the heavy smoke, the police team and fire service unit made strenuous efforts to enter the bus; it was discovered that nine individuals had died inside, apparently due to burns or suffocation, rescue personnel said. The incident has once again raised questions over the safety arrangements and precautions followed by buses, particularly those operating on long-distance routes. According to a preliminary report, the bus was carrying a large quantity of luggage, including baggage loaded on its roof. The presence of a substantial amount of luggage has also drawn attention in the wake of the fire. Fires involving buses of this nature have occurred in the past as well, raising concerns over passenger safety and the need for adequate emergency arrangements in such vehicles.
