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Ganga Expressway opens: Check route, toll prices, speed limit for the new 6-hour e-way covering half of Uttar Pradesh

Ganga Expressway: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 594-km Ganga Expressway on April 29, 2026, connecting Meerut to Prayagraj. Uttar Pradeshs longest expressway is designed for speeds up to 120 kmph and is expected to reduce travel time to around 6 hours. One-way toll for cars is approximately Rs 1,5001,800.

The Economic Times 30 Apr 2026 5:21 pm

Wedding turns deadly: 140 chickens allegedly die due to DJ noise in UPs Sultanpur, police launch probe

A poultry farm owner in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has filed a police complaint. He claims 140 chickens died at his farm on April 25. The owner alleges loud DJ music from a wedding procession caused panic and stress among the birds. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

The Economic Times 30 Apr 2026 4:21 pm

Bihar imam beaten, thrown from train; wife claims killed over appearance

Bareilly: A 30-year-old cleric was killed after he was allegedly beaten and thrown off a moving train on Sunday, April 26, near the Bareilly Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh. The deceased, Maulana Tousif Raza Mazhari, a resident of Bakhotoli village in Bihars Kishanganj district, was found dead on the railway tracks late on Sunday night. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 30 Apr 2026 4:18 pm

Not Sri Lanka, but this Indian village is believed to be Ravanas birthplace: Why Id visit this temple again and again

Discover the Ravana Janmabhoomi Mandir in Bisrakh, Uttar Pradesh, believed to be the birthplace of Ravana. This unique temple worships a mysterious, self-manifested Shiva Linga, said to be over 30 feet deep. Unlike the rest of India, Dussehra here is a time of mourning and prayer for Ravana's soul, reflecting a complex view of the epic character.

The Times of India 30 Apr 2026 3:20 pm

Monkey on runway forces IndiGo flight to abort take-off at Lucknow airport

A Lucknow-Raipur IndiGo flight carrying 170 passengers aborted take-off after pilots spotted a monkey on the runway. The aircraft returned for checks and departed later. The incident also caused an Air India Express flight to make two go-arounds.

The Times of India 30 Apr 2026 3:08 pm

Worker killed, another injured after under-construction building collapses in Lucknow

Tragedy struck in Lucknow's Vibhuti Khand as a building collapse during excavation claimed one labourer's life and injured another. Rescue teams swiftly worked to free the trapped workers. The deceased, identified as Laxmi Shankar Awasthi, was pronounced dead at the hospital. Investigations into the cause of the incident are ongoing.

The Times of India 30 Apr 2026 12:22 pm

Committee formed to analyse smart meters in Uttar Pradesh

The expert committee constituted in the context of smart meters has emerged as the most crucial pillar of this entire process.

The Hindu 30 Apr 2026 11:53 am

UP Man Dies In Steamer Blast In J&Ks Shopian

SRINAGAR, Apr 30: An Uttar Pradesh native was killed and two others were injured when a steamer they were repairing exploded in Shopian district, officials said on Thursday. The blast took place in a juice factory in Shopians Aglar late Wednesday night, they said. The wounded were rushed to a hospital where one of them succumbed. The deceased was identified as Saurabh Singh, and the two others as Shiv Kumar and Raj Kumar, both from Uttar Pradesh. (Agencies) The post UP Man Dies In Steamer Blast In J&Ks Shopian appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 30 Apr 2026 11:40 am

Uttar Pradesh: Severe storm disrupts power, destroys 50 transformers, 7 dead

A powerful storm killed seven people and injured 21, causing widespread damage to power infrastructure. A very powerful storm struck, said the District Magistrate, adding that restoration and compensation efforts are underway with teams working round the clock

Mid Day 30 Apr 2026 11:14 am

Loud DJ music kills 140 chickens in UP's Sultanpur; case filed against operator

A poultry farm owner in Sultanpur district claims 140 chickens died after a wedding procession played loud DJ music. The incident occurred on April 25, 2026, near his farm in Dariyapur village. The owner alleges the intense noise caused panic and death among the birds. Police have filed an FIR against the DJ operator.

The Times of India 30 Apr 2026 11:08 am

140 Chickens Die Due to Loud DJ Music During Wedding Procession in UP

A poultry farmer in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh claims 140 chickens died after loud DJ music from a wedding procession caused panic. Police have launched an investigation.

Web Dunia 30 Apr 2026 10:40 am

South Kashmir: Steamer Explosion in Fruit Mandi Kills Two, Leaves One Critical

SRINAGAR: Two persons were killed and another critically injured when a steamer exploded during installation at a cold storage facility in the Aglar area of this south Kashmir district on Wednesday late evening, officials said. The deceased were identified as Saroop Singhal and Dileep Kumar, both residents of Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh. The injured, Ram []

KashmirLife 30 Apr 2026 9:26 am

Bahraich tops mgmt of land row case disposal

The Times of India 30 Apr 2026 1:58 am

Classical fusion music unites traditions anew

The Times of India 30 Apr 2026 1:45 am

Students protest at BBAU against poor food quality

The Times of India 30 Apr 2026 1:44 am

Its advantage CAT in LU MBA admission

The Times of India 30 Apr 2026 1:41 am

Matter in SC, HC refuses to hear Sahara Shahar dispute plea

The Times of India 30 Apr 2026 1:39 am

Bahraich villagers rescue two deer injured in dog attacks

The Times of India 30 Apr 2026 1:35 am

Cops arrest man for killing wife

The Times of India 30 Apr 2026 1:30 am

LU registration portal hit by technical glitch

The Times of India 30 Apr 2026 1:29 am

SP stands for Hindustaniyat, inclusiveness: Akhilesh

The Times of India 30 Apr 2026 1:26 am

Steam boiler explosion at cold store leaves 1 dead, 2 injured

Srinagar, Apr 29: A blast at a cold storage unit in the fruit mandi area of Aglar in south Kashmirs Shopian district on Wednesday late evening left one engineer dead and two others injured during repair work. The incident occurred at Zum Zum cold store when a steamer being repaired exploded, injuring three engineers on the spot. The injured were shifted to District Hospital Shopian for treatment, where one of them succumbed to injuries, while two others are undergoing treatment. The deceased has been identified as Saurabh Singh, while the injured have been identified as Dileep Kumar and Ram Kumar. All three are residents of Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh. A steamer in such units refers to a steam-generating system or boiler used for heating, pressure control, or maintenance operations within the facility. It operates under high pressure and temperature, and any malfunction during repair or operation can lead to explosions, making it a high-risk component if not handled properly. The trio was reportedly engaged in repair work at the cold storage facility when the explosion took place. The condition of the injured persons was not immediately known. The cause of the blast is being ascertained. Notably, a cold store (cold storage facility) is a temperature-controlled unit used to preserve perishable goods such as fruits, vegetables, and other agricultural produce by slowing down spoilage and extending shelf life.

Greater Kashmir 30 Apr 2026 12:17 am

Man dies by suicide three days after wedding in Gorakhpur

The Times of India 29 Apr 2026 11:39 pm

BHU doc gets Bharat Vibhushan Samman

The Times of India 29 Apr 2026 11:39 pm

Mass wedding for 200 workers daughters in Gorakhpur tomorrow

The Times of India 29 Apr 2026 11:24 pm

Ganga Expressway to boost Purvanchal economy

The Times of India 29 Apr 2026 11:23 pm

BJP chief claims big victory in West Bengal polls

The Times of India 29 Apr 2026 11:22 pm

Juvenile held for killing 22-year-old man in Azamgarh

The Times of India 29 Apr 2026 11:20 pm

Bizman lynching: Reward of Rs 25K announced on five accused

The Times of India 29 Apr 2026 11:19 pm

'Fowl Play': 140 Chickens Die After Wedding DJ Plays Loud Music

A poultry farm owner in Uttar Pradesh has filed a police complaint after 140 chickens died at his farm, alleging that the cause was loud music from a DJ system used during a wedding procession that passed nearby on the night of April 25.

NDTV 29 Apr 2026 10:52 pm

BJP-backed candidates win top posts in UP coop union polls

The Times of India 29 Apr 2026 5:54 pm

Akhilesh calls on BJP MLA injured burning his effigy

The Times of India 29 Apr 2026 5:50 pm

Evening news wrap: Exit polls today for 4 states, 1 UT; Trump's fresh warning to Iran & more

Voters await exit polls as West Bengal concludes its Phase 2 elections. Prime Minister Modi inaugurated Uttar Pradesh's longest Ganga Expressway. Meanwhile, Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran regarding nuclear talks, and King Charles III emphasized democratic values and climate action during his US visit.

The Times of India 29 Apr 2026 5:50 pm

FIR registered after land-grab complaint by Dalit man

The Times of India 29 Apr 2026 5:48 pm

Over 40L likely to take constable exam in June

The Times of India 29 Apr 2026 5:41 pm

Parts of India reel under heatwave, temperatures cross 45 degrees Celsius

The highest temperature in the country was recorded at Banda in Uttar Pradesh, where the mercury soared to a scorching 45.6 degrees Celsius, significantly above normal levels

Mid Day 29 Apr 2026 5:01 pm

Ganga Expressway: Adani Groups New Corridor to Boost Eastern UP Development

Hardoi, April 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ganga Expressway on Wednesday, a 594-kilometer long project. This is one of Indias largest greenfield infrastructure projects, completed in less than 3.5 years. The expressway connects Meerut in western Uttar Pradesh to Prayagraj in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Adani Road Transport Limited (ARTL), a subsidiary of Adani ... Read more Ganga Expressway: Adani Groups New Corridor to Boost Eastern UP Development

Morningstar 29 Apr 2026 3:00 pm

Allahabad High Court issues notice to NHRC for ordering EOW probe into UP madrasas

The Allahabad High Court has issued notice to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) for allegedly exceeding its statutory mandate by directing the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Uttar Pradesh, to investigate complaints against 558 aided madrasas in the State. The Division Bench of Justice Atul Sreedharan and Justice Vivek Saran observed that the Commission had [] The post Allahabad High Court issues notice to NHRC for ordering EOW probe into UP madrasas appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 29 Apr 2026 2:47 pm

PM Modis Ganga Expressway Initiative: A Gift for All Indians, Says OP Rajbhar

Mumbai, April 29: OP Rajbhar, a minister in the Uttar Pradesh government, stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of transforming India into a developed nation by 2047 is gradually becoming a reality. During a conversation in Moradabad, Rajbhar emphasized that the inauguration of the Ganga Expressway is a significant step toward this goal. He ... Read more PM Modis Ganga Expressway Initiative: A Gift for All Indians, Says OP Rajbhar

Morningstar 29 Apr 2026 2:40 pm

Exit Polls failures: Nine times predictions missed the mark

Assembly Election Exit polls Failure History: Exit polls for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, and Assam are awaited. However, past elections in Haryana, Lok Sabha 2024, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Lok Sabha 2014 and 2004 show these forecasts can be inaccurate. Voter sentiment is complex. The final results on counting day are the only ones that truly matter.

The Economic Times 29 Apr 2026 1:31 pm

PM Modi inaugurates 594-km Ganga Expressway in UP

The high-speed corridor is expected to significantly boost connectivity across Uttar Pradesh, while giving impetus to industrial investment, logistics, agricultural marketing and regional balance.

The Hindu Businessline 29 Apr 2026 1:16 pm

PM Modi to inaugurate 6-lane Ganga Expressway on Wednesday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh. This six-lane corridor connects 12 districts, enhancing connectivity. He will also flag off the Amrit Bharat Express from Ayodhya to Mumbai. This new train improves travel time and safety. These developments mark significant progress for Uttar Pradesh and its people.

The Economic Times 29 Apr 2026 10:04 am

PM Modi To Inaugurate Ganga Expressway: Key Features, Cost, Benefits Explained

Built at Rs 36,230 crore,Ganga Expressway is Uttar Pradesh's longest expressway and one of India's biggest greenfield road projects.

NDTV 29 Apr 2026 8:44 am

Over 40k likely to take constable exam in June

The Times of India 29 Apr 2026 2:00 am

85-year-old man loses 84.5 lakh to digital arrest scam

The Times of India 29 Apr 2026 2:00 am

Tracing roots of technology adoption in city

The Times of India 29 Apr 2026 2:00 am

Elderly duped of 1.15 cr in trading, crypto fraud

The Times of India 29 Apr 2026 2:00 am

I Squared Cap to exit Polaris Smart Metering

I Squared Capital is looking to sell its stake in Polaris Smart Metering. The US-based fund has hired an investment bank to manage the sale. Polaris Smart Metering is valued at around $200 million. The company has secured contracts for smart meter installations in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Polaris recently raised financing from British International Investment.

The Economic Times 29 Apr 2026 1:09 am

Epidural good option for painless delivery: Docs

The Times of India 29 Apr 2026 1:07 am

At 47.6 degrees, Banda hottest place in world

7 Out Of Worlds 10 Hotspots In India, 3 In Pak

The Times of India 29 Apr 2026 1:04 am

Two booked for abetment in suicide case of a woman

The Times of India 29 Apr 2026 1:04 am

Lucknow, other parts register dip in temp

The Times of India 29 Apr 2026 1:04 am

Clear NEET counselling security deposit immediately: Govt

Medical Edu Staff Behind Delay That Impacted 30k Applicants Suspended

The Times of India 29 Apr 2026 12:53 am

UP tourism, culture budgets jump 20-fold since 2017

The Times of India 29 Apr 2026 12:52 am

Power officials face action for negligence

The Times of India 29 Apr 2026 12:47 am

Heat That Doesn't Sleep: Nights Turn Warmer Across India Amid Heatwave

The India Meteorological Department has warned that warm night conditions are likely across parts of Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.

NDTV 29 Apr 2026 12:29 am

UPSRTC begins long-distance e-bus trials

The Times of India 28 Apr 2026 11:39 pm

Temple-style nagar nigam bldg to be modern, eco-friendly

The Times of India 28 Apr 2026 11:38 pm

Sowa Rigpa Medical College in Sarnath nears completion

The Times of India 28 Apr 2026 11:38 pm

Lynching case: 4 held, SOG team attacked by 60-strong mob

The Times of India 28 Apr 2026 11:37 pm

PM opens modern ghat built under Jain Circuit in Chandravati

The Times of India 28 Apr 2026 11:37 pm

Teen girl chases, overpowers chain snatcher in Gola

The Times of India 28 Apr 2026 11:36 pm