Turpentine oil godown catches fire, over 20 houses evacuated
Cattle smugglers caught after encounter in Ghazipur
Sonbhadra charts plan to revive Lauwa river
VMC to hold workshop on scientific solid waste mgmt
Chowk police station first in city to get ISO-9001:2015 cert
Cong seeks sacking of CEC, cancellation of Varanasi LS poll result
Teen strangled friend, committed suicide a day later: Cops
Fan factory fire damages warehouse, no casualties reported
SHO, 3 cops suspendedin Azamgarh
25-yr-old killed in dispute over power cable repair, 4 held
Grooms brother among 3 electrocuted during walima preparations in Mau
UPITS showcases states strength, draws buyers from 90 nations: Yogi
Ground Report: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brijesh Pathak's recent advice to young people to stop chasing jobs and consider driving taxis has triggered a debate about whether self-employment through driving is really as easy and financially rewarding as it sounds.
Door-to-door e-waste collection, recycling drive launched in city
BJP RIGGED EVMs: BSP Chief Mayawati Questions Chandra Shekhar Azads 2024 Nagina Victory
BSP chief Mayawati has alleged that the BJP manipulated EVMs to help Aazad Samaj Party chief Chandra Shekhar Azad win the Nagina Lok Sabha seat in 2024. Mayawati has demanded an immediate end to EVM voting and a return to ballot papers ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Azad has rejected the conspiracy claim while defending the mandate he received from Nagina voters. He said questioning electoral transparency is every citizens right but linking his victory to a conspiracy hurts the voters who elected him
SC Seeks Replies On Yamuna Expressway Bus Fire
The Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre and Uttar Pradesh chief secretary over a sleeper bus fire that killed nine passengers.
Pandu river overflows, houses submerged, rescue ops on
Students informed about safety, Pocso Act
Land dispute drives Auraiya girl to water tank, rescued
Family stranded in flood rescued after helpline call
Bright sunshine returns after rain, temperatures rises
Kanpur traders murder: Bahu walks free after 21 days in jail as cops give clean chit
Officials asked to ensure disposal of public grievances
Three people died after a gas cylinder explosion led to a building collapse in Uttar Pradesh
Woman found hanging at in-laws house; kin allege dowry murder
After losing son & wife, 55-year-old man dies by suicide in Mahoba
Three thieves steal cash, jewellery worth 12 lakh
Wall collapse injures 8 family members, 4 children critical
Delhis fake rabies vaccine trail reaches Kanpur; FIR against 3
IIT Kanpur NCC unit undergoes annual inspection
Naini RTO switches to automated driving test system
Cong stages protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Prayagraj farmers to receive PM Kisan funds ahead of Diwali
Over 19,300 codeine syrup bottles seized as STF cracks trafficking network, 3 held
15 UP Battalion NCC bids farewell to Brig Upendra Singh Kandil
UIM launches apprenticeship-embedded BBA, BCA
Yamuna, Ganga swell for third straight day, admin on alert
MNNIT holds educational visit on biogas technology
Surprise check in Handia, Hanumanganj: BDO faces salary cut
HC flags shortage of regular faculty in UP medical colleges, seeks details
4 kids of family killed as LPG cylinder blast flattens house in Fatehpur
NLU caste bias row: HC stays judicial inquiry ordered by single judge
House collapses after cylinder blast in UP's Fatehpur, four killed; one critical
Digital Desk | Fatehpur, Sep 28 (IANS) A two-storey house collapsed following a powerful explosion at the residence of a fruit trader in the Malwan police station area of Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur district on Monday evening, killing four people and injuring three others. One of the injured is in critical condition and has been placed on a ventilator after suffering burns over more than 90 per cent of his body. According to the police, information about the incident was received through PRV at around 5:30 p.m., following which local police rushed to the spot. However, the narrow lane leading to the house prevented a fire brigade vehicle from reaching the site. A rescue operation was subsequently launched with the help of a JCB to clear the debris. Around 16 personnel from the police and fire department, assisted by local residents, searched the rubble for survivors. Seven people were eventually pulled out from the debris and taken to the Medical College in Fatehpur, where doctors declared four of them dead. Fatehpur Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhimanyu Manglik said seven people had been rescued from the collapsed structure, of whom four had died. He said one person had suffered burns over more than 90 per cent of his body and was in an extremely critical condition. The other two injured persons were said to be out of danger. The Fatehpur SP said preliminary questioning of people present at the spot suggested that the explosion may have been caused by a gas cylinder. Four gas cylinders were found at the site, with two reportedly having exploded. However, the exact cause of the blast has not yet been established. Forensic and Fire Department teams are examining the site to ascertain the circumstances that led to the explosion. The blast caused the upper two floors of the main house to collapse. Beams of some neighbouring houses were also damaged, although no casualties were reported there. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has also been called in to assist with the rescue operation. Arrangements are being made for adequate lighting at the site to enable debris-clearing operations through the night. The electricity department and local authorities have arranged lighting, while additional high-powered lights will be brought in if required. Meanwhile, the condition of the house owner, Suresh alias Dhunnar Gupta, also deteriorated after he went into shock following the incident. He was provided medical assistance. Police and administrative teams remain at the site, while an investigation is underway to determine why and under what circumstances the explosion occurred.
Bengal: Drugs, pistol seized near India-Nepal border; two arrested
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 28 (IANS) In a major operation, troops of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), in coordination with local police, raided a house close to the India-Nepal border on Monday and seized narcotics and a sophisticated firearm with two magazines. Authorities took two people into custody and are questioning them to identify others involved in the racket. A senior SSB official said the operation began around 4 a.m. and continued till 11.05 a.m. after specific intelligence inputs were received about narcotics stored at the house of Madan Mohan Paswan in Hathiduba village, Churli, under Galgalia Police Station in Kishanganj, Bihar. The raid was conducted by personnel of the G Company, Bhatgaon, Quick Response Team of A Company, Nimuguri, Galgalia police, and the Anti-Narcotics Task Force of Bihar Police. The house is located about 3.83 km inside Indian territory from border pillar number 102, the official said. During the search, police seized 455 grams of brown sugar in five plastic pouches, a factory-made pistol, two magazines, and a digital pocket weighing machine. Police took Madan Mohan Paswan (29) and Ramjapo Paswan (57), the property owner, into custody. Police handed over the seized items and the accused to Galgalia police station for interrogation and legal action. Officials noted that substantial quantities of narcotics have been seized in joint operations along the international border in recent months, with several arrests made. The India-Nepal border runs through West Bengal, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Criminal activities along this stretch range from narcotics smuggling to human trafficking. Criminals exploit cross-border movement as citizens of both countries can cross unchecked without documentation. Operations span across states, with criminals taking advantage of jurisdictional changes, another official said. Beyond managing the border, the SSB monitors criminal activities within its jurisdiction. It has built a credible intelligence network that has helped curb such activities. Recently, a human trafficking racket was busted and six girls, including four minors from Tripura, were rescued while being taken across the border into Nepal. The SSB also busted a cattle smuggling racket involving animals transported from Uttar Pradesh to Assam. The SSB has also rescued girls from West Bengal districts who were being trafficked into Nepal to work at dance bars, the official added.
Veer Pahariya is adding to the buzz around his upcoming film Prem Keetanu with a fun social media moment featuring Varun Dhawan. The actors recently came together for a dance video to the films track Ishq Ka Ghulam, with Varuns pet dog Joey also making a special appearance. The video, shared by Veer on social media, shows the two actors grooving to the peppy number and matching steps. Their playful camaraderie is at the centre of the clip, while Joeys unexpected appearance adds another light-hearted element to the video. Veer captioned the post, Teen Bhai, Teeno Tabaahi, accompanied by emojis. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Veer Pahariya (@veerpahariya) The video comes just days ahead of the theatrical release of Prem Keetanu, which is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on October 2, 2026. The film marks Veers first romantic leading role and pairs him with debutante Aafiya Sayed. The actor has been sharing glimpses of the project as the makers prepare for its release. Directed by Apoorv Singh Karki, known for Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai, Prem Keetanu is an official Hindi adaptation of the Malayalam film Premalu. Written as a romantic comedy-drama, the film follows Vishal, played by Veer, a carefree backbencher navigating college aspirations, friendships and the complications of young love. The story unfolds against the backdrops of Uttar Pradesh and Delhi-NCR. The film also features Aparshakti Khurana in a pivotal comedic role, alongside Rakesh Bedi and Nikhil Vijay. Produced by Gaurav Verma under Avanika Films, Prem Keetanu is co-presented with Phars Film and in association with Bhavana Studios. With its release coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti, the film is set to bring its coming-of-age romance to theatres this October. Meanwhile, Veers latest dance video with Varun has offered fans a glimpse of the lighter side of the actors promotional activities, with Joey adding an unexpected furry guest to the celebrations. Also Read: Veer Pahariya and Aparshakti Khurana lock horns over love in Prem Keetanu trailer, out now
Eureka Forbes gets GST notice of Rs 273 crore from Uttar Pradesh tax authority
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Health and hygiene products maker Eureka Forbes Limited on Monday said it has received a show-cause notice from the Uttar Pradesh GST department proposing a tax demand of Rs 273.40 crore for the financial year 2022-23. The notice, issued by the Deputy Commissioner, State Tax, Sector-1, Lucknow, under Section 73(1) of the Uttar Pradesh Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, alleges a GST liability of Rs 149.21 crore. The proposed demand also includes interest of Rs 109.27 crore and a penalty of Rs 14.92 crore, taking the total amount to Rs 273.40 crore. In a regulatory filing, Eureka Forbes said the demand appears to have been calculated using, among other factors, pan-India financial data from its audited FY23 financial statements without establishing the corresponding transaction-level tax liability attributable to its Uttar Pradesh GST registration. The company maintained that the show-cause notice lacks merit and is not sustainable on factual, legal or procedural grounds. It said it intends to contest the notice comprehensively and submit its response within the prescribed timelines. The company is of the considered view that the SCN is devoid of merits, not sustainable on facts or in law or in procedure and intends to contest the same comprehensively within the prescribed timelines, it said in its exchange filing. The company does not envisage any material impact on the financials, operations or other activities of the company arising from this SCN, it added. Eureka Forbes further stated that it does not expect any material impact on its financial position, business operations or other activities as a result of the notice. According to the company, the show-cause notice was received after office hours on September 25. The disclosure was made on September 28, the first working day following its receipt. Shares of Eureka Forbes ended the day at Rs 361.90 on the BSE, down Rs 8.65, or 2.33 per cent, from the previous close.
Rajasthan CM unveils projects worth Rs 453 crore in Bharatpur division
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 28 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Monday said the states double-engine government was committed not only to making announcements but also to implementing them within a defined timeframe. He addressed a ceremony in Bidyari in the Bayana area of Bharatpur district, where several development projects were inaugurated, and foundation stones were laid. Sharma said 65 major projects worth approximately Rs 453 crore had been inaugurated and foundation stones laid for 184 new projects worth Rs 540 crore across the Bharatpur division. He noted that Bharatpur had received 130 projects worth more than Rs 382 crore, Deeg 24 projects worth more than Rs 358 crore, Karauli 43 projects worth over Rs 136 crore, Sawai Madhopur 46 projects worth more than Rs 74 crore and Dholpur six projects worth over Rs 42 crore. The Chief Minister said the government was working towards the goal of Developed Rajasthan-2047 by following Prime Minister Narendra Modis mantra of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas. He added that projects worth more than Rs 2 lakh crore were being implemented in the water sector, including the Yamuna Water Agreement, Ramjal Setu Project and Kishau Agreement. Rajasthan, he said, was moving towards self-reliance in the energy sector and leading the country under the PM-KUSUM scheme. He highlighted that the states power generation capacity had increased by 10,500 MW, while production had commenced at the countrys most advanced refinery. Sharma said the government had conducted 410 examinations without paper leaks as part of efforts to provide employment opportunities to young people. He added that appointments had been made to 1.90 lakh posts, recruitment for 1.22 lakh posts was underway, and a calendar for another 1.25 lakh posts had been released. For farmers, Sharma said Rs 14,395 crore had been disbursed to 76 lakh farmers under the Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, while interest-free crop loans worth approximately Rs 67,000 crore had been provided to more than one crore farmers. The Chief Minister said development work was underway across healthcare, drinking water, electricity, roads and education. To strengthen emergency and maternal and child healthcare services, foundation stones were laid for a trauma centre and MCH (Maternal and Child Health) hospital in Bharatpur at an estimated cost of Rs 160 crore. Foundation stones were also laid for 20 new medical and health projects worth more than Rs 108 crore, while 11 completed projects were inaugurated. In the road sector, foundation stones were laid for 125 projects costing more than Rs 207 crore, while road projects worth over Rs 24 crore were inaugurated. Sharma said 14 major power-sector projects worth Rs 273 crore had been inaugurated, with new 33 kV substations to be constructed at Chuli and Aniyala. In the Water Resources Department, officials inaugurated projects worth more than Rs 128 crore and laid foundation stones for new works costing over Rs 44 crore. He also announced that work on a drinking water expansion scheme in Nadbai would begin soon. For farmers, foundation stones were laid for expansion of the agricultural produce market, construction of a boundary wall and a Kisan Path, as well as a new bio-testing laboratory. Buildings for new veterinary hospitals and sub-centres will also be constructed at Nithar in Bhusawar. In Bari, the newly constructed Government Girls College building, built at Rs 7.5 crore, was inaugurated. Foundation stones were also laid for education projects worth more than Rs 27 crore, and plans were announced to construct new primary school buildings. During the programme, Sharma announced construction of modern stadiums in Bayana and Braj Nagar and 33 kV substations at Thanadang, Supa and Mahalpur Chura. He also announced road construction from Ghauli to the Mairtha-Milsama road on the Uttar Pradesh border and from Samri Mod to Singhania. Three culverts will also be constructed on the routes to Nagla Jalsingh, Nahrauli-Sikandra and Nagla Diwan. Water Resources Minister Suresh Singh Rawat said the government under Sharma had fulfilled the long-pending vision of the Ramjal Setu Project, which would significantly benefit the Bharatpur division. Minister of State for Home Affairs Jawahar Singh Bedham also addressed the programme, highlighting the state government's development initiatives.
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 28 (IANS) Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday announced a series of promises ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, including steps towards implementing the Old Pension Scheme, improving the status of Shiksha Mitras, and clearing pending salaries of madrasa teachers. Addressing reporters at the SP office, Akhilesh Yadav said that if his party forms the government in 2027, it would work to reform the education system and address the concerns of teachers and employees. He said the status of Shiksha Mitras would be improved by granting them the same facilities as regular teachers, while issues concerning Sanskrit schools would also be resolved. He claimed that addressing the problems of Shiksha Mitras could also help in reopening schools that had shut down. He also promised to clear the long-pending salaries of teachers associated with modern madrasas. On the Old Pension Scheme, he said that his party would take steps towards its implementation after consultations with the Finance Department. Akhilesh Yadav also targeted the BJP government over its handling of education and alleged that it was dividing society rather than addressing issues concerning jobs and education. He alleged that madrasas had faced discrimination and accused the government of providing what he described as substandard jobs and inadequate education. The SP chief also raised allegations concerning electoral rolls and the deletion of voters' names during the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. He claimed that a large number of SP supporters' names were deleted and alleged that BJP workers had sought deletions through Form 7 applications. He cited an example from Lucknow, claiming that one person had applied for deletion of more than 100 names. The Election Commission's Form 7 guidelines, however, state that an application can be made by an elector registered in the constituency, including an objection against another elector's entry or a request to delete the applicant's own name. He further alleged that fake voter entries were still being created in Noida and questioned the Election Commission's role in the electoral process. He also said courts should take suo motu cognisance of reports concerning alleged vote theft and consider ordering re-elections in West Bengal and Bihar. The SP President also referred to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, saying his party had defeated the BJP in Uttar Pradesh, and said the BJP would be completely ousted from the state in the 2027 Assembly elections. He alleged that the BJP worked in the interests of capitalists and large business groups. The remarks come as the SP steps up preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. The party has recently intensified its outreach and campaign activities ahead of the polls.
'Don't Chase Jobs, Drive E-Rickshaw': Brajesh Pathak's Remark Sparks Row Over Youth Employment
Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak has come under controversy after his recent remark about employment and self-employment started a debate over what young people should except from the job market. While speaking at the launch of Bharat Taxi in Lucknow
Akhilesh Yadav's party to field 3 candidates in UP Rajya Sabha polls. Is SP relying on cross-voting?
Former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party (SP) has decided to field three candidates in elections to 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh, said sources on Monday. The decision was taken after Akhilesh chaired...
Cow should be declared national animal; its milk has healing properties: Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi
Digital Desk | Bareilly, Sep 28 (IANS) Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi said on Monday that cow should be declared the national animal because it would solve many conflicts and that cow's milk has healing properties. He added that cows have been an issue in our nation for a long time. Muslims have always demanded that cows be declared the national animal. If cows are declared national animal, many of the incidents can be controlled and it will solve a lot of problems. I also want to express how Islam views cows. Someone asked Paigambar in Islam, so he replied that a cow's milk has 'Shifa' (healing properties) and cow's meat has diseases. Meaning that we should drink cow's milk. If someone is weak, then they should consume cow's milk, so that they are healthy. This is Islam's stance on cows. If it is declared as the national animal, then certain incidents can be curbed. Many issues can be solved with it; many incidents that are caused can be averted, and then every individual will try to protect it, Bareilvi said. According to reports, in a Vishva Hindu Parishad programme celebrating late Ashok Singhal's birth anniversary, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said many copycats said that one should declare the cows as the national animal; to them I say, you are the animal; for us, a cow is our mother. We are connected to cows for more than a lifetime. In the aftermath, Congress Spokesperson Surendra Rajput said, The cow is our mother; there are no doubts in that. Not just in Sanatan, but in the entire country, the cow is considered a mother. The only people who think that a cow is just an animal are the members of the Bharatiya Janata Party. That's why West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said that a cow older than fourteen years could be butchered. That's why Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in the Northeast region said that butcher cows and eat them at home.... a Goa Minister said that because cow meat is scarce, we had to import it. So for the BJP, cow is an animal; they are trying to cause communal hatred. This is a medium for seeking votes. For them, Lord Ram is not for devotion, and stealing donations and committing sins. For you, Lord Ram is a tool for vote theft; for us, Lord Ram is a matter of devotion, and the cow is our mother, but not for BJP, he added. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had said that people who call 'cows' animals have animal tendencies themselves, and people who use derogatory terms against Ayodhya should be avoided.
TN: Chidambaram demands halt to SIR as Congress protests voter deletions
Digital Desk | Karaikudi, Sep 28 (IANS) Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Monday demanded the immediate suspension of the Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging that the exercise had removed millions of eligible voters and left them facing disenfranchisement. Chidambaram joined a Congress protest in Karaikudi, Sivagangai district, Tamil Nadu, as party workers demonstrated against what they termed vote chori and criticised Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He said the protest had drawn strong local support and reflected public anger at the Election Commission. Similar demonstrations were reported in Udupi (Karnataka), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Hyderabad (Telangana), Jammu and Uttar Pradesh. The Congress has made the SIR and its demand for Kumars resignation central to its campaign. Chidambaram claimed that 13.3 crore adults had been removed from electoral rolls nationwide. That figure could not be independently verified from available Election Commission data and remains his allegation. Citing appeals arising from the SIR in West Bengal, he argued that many deleted voters would regain their places on the rolls if given an effective opportunity to challenge their removal. Earlier figures released by the Election Commission showed that about 91 per cent of appeals decided by tribunals in the state had resulted in names being restored. He noted, however, that this outcome could not establish how appeals across the country would be decided. Chidambaram said the Election Commission should take responsibility for what he described as illegal mass disenfranchisement. He called for the suspension of the SIR while it examined ways to restore eligible voters' names and provide redress. The Commission has defended the revision process, stating that all three election commissioners approved its SIR-related orders. It has also pointed to the appeal process available to those whose names are removed. The dispute now centres on whether safeguards can identify and correct wrongful deletions before voters lose their chance to cast a ballot.
4 dead as massive cylinder blast brings down 2-storey building in UPs Fatehpur
Weather Tomorrow: Rain To Ease In North India, Heavy Showers Expected In South, Northeast
Weather Update September 29: Uttar Pradesh is also likely to see a gradual easing of rainfall. The IMD has issued no warning for either east or west Uttar Pradesh for Tuesday.
School Holiday September 29: Schools in several states may announce local closures as heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, flooding and other weather concerns continue. Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Odisha and Northeast India are among the regions being monitored. Students and parents should check fresh district-level or school-specific notices before assuming a holiday.
Uttar Pradesh EV Subsidy Portal: Eligibility, benefits, application process and implementation
The EV Subsidy Portal is an online system developed by the Uttar Pradesh Transport Department to receive, verify, process and track claims for electric-vehicle purchase incentives
At least 70 people killed, 56 in India and 14 in Nepal, with 11 missing in Nepal. More than 1,000 homes damaged in India, and 46 people injured. Power and phone lines are cut in parts of Nepal, with flash-flood warnings in 49 districts. Ten workers missing after an avalanche buried the Himlung Himal base camp. FLOODS and landslides triggered by heavy rain and storms have killed at least 70 people across India and Nepal, with 11 more missing in Nepal and authorities warning that further flash floods could strike. In India, 56 people have died and 46 have been injured. More than 1,000 homes have been damaged, leaving families across flood-hit areas without shelter. Uttar Pradesh recorded 66.5mm of rain between September 25 and the morning of September 27, almost nine times the normal 7.6mm for the period, according to the state's relief commissioner, Hrishikesh Bhaskar Yashod. Rescue teams are working in waterlogged areas and distributing relief. Officials have been told to assess damage to crops and compensate those affected. Uttar Pradesh Storms and Lightning Kill 111 in India The Ganga, Gandak, Kosi, Bagmati and Narmada rivers were all above danger levels on Sunday, and 30 monitoring stations across seven states were reporting a severe situation, according to India's Central Water Commission. Families cut off in Nepal In Nepal, 14 people have died. Floods and landslides have damaged fibre-optic cables and power supplies, disrupting phone and internet connections in parts of the country, communications minister Bikram Timilsinha said. Electricity has been cut completely in the Manang, Mustang, Myagdi and Baglung districts, and energy officials are working to restore supplies. Flooding on the Rahuganga River also damaged a 40-megawatt hydropower project and its transmission towers, water resources and energy minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha said. Flash-flood warnings are in place in 49 of Nepal's 77 districts, more than half of which face a high risk as rivers and tributaries continue to rise. Hit again weeks after deadly floods Rasuwa and Nuwakot were among the areas hit by last month's floods, which killed more than 1,450 people and left thousands missing. India Monsoon Floods Kill 100+ as Landslides Hit States Shanti Mahat, a spokesperson for Nepal's disaster authority, said both districts should remain alert but were not currently considered high-risk. Workers buried at mountain base camp In Nepal's Manang district, 10 local workers are missing after an avalanche buried the base camp of Himlung Himal, a 7,126-metre peak. They had been putting up tents for foreign climbers, who were not at the camp when it struck.
30-year-old Gonda nazul land dispute set to end as petitioner seeks closure, vacates govt plots
Uttar Pradesh's ethanol supply chain attracts investments in distilleries
Uttar Pradesh is attracting over 1,000 crore in private investment from distillers, while rising ethanol output and excise exports are strengthening the state's sugarcane value chain
Cyclone Arnab Triggers Rain Havoc: 67 Dead in Uttar Pradesh as Crops Submerge Across North India
Congress Defaces CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The political confrontation between the Congress party and the Election Commission of India (ECI) escalated sharply on Monday as party workers launched intense nationwide demonstrations, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protests turned dramatic in Uttar Pradesh, where demonstrators reached the CECs residential gate in Agras Vijay Nagar, pasting pamphlets and [] The post Congress Defaces CEC Gyanesh Kumars Agra Home Demanding His Resignation appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
UP man files complaint against Indra for causing downpour
A resident of Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, filed an unusual complaint against Lord Indra, the Hindu god of rain, blaming him for incessant rainfall and its disruptive effects. The complaint, submitted through a public grievance portal, requested district authorities to use their divine contacts to control the downpour. The heavy rains have caused significant damage, including deaths, injuries, and property destruction across Hardoi and other parts of Uttar Pradesh.
Seven-year-old boy dies after electric pole falls on him in Puducherrys popular Beach Promenade
The deceased child, Fazal, a native of Fatehpur village in Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh, was living in Puducherry after his parents shifted to the coastal hamlet of Vembakeerapalayam near Puducherry town a few years ago.
UP Rain Alert: Schools Closed in Bareilly, Moradabad, Saharanpur Today
Heavy rain has forced school closures across Uttar Pradesh today, September 28, 2026. Authorities in Bareilly, Moradabad, and Saharanpur have issued holiday orders. Check the latest updates on school status.
Akhilesh Yadav Promises Old Pension Scheme and Teacher Status for Educators Ahead of Elections
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Explainer: Why Is Uttar Pradesh Seeing Heavy, Continuous Rainfall
Uttar Pradesh, against a normal daily average of just 1.8 mm, recorded 45.1 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours by Sunday morning.
Congress demands 'not less than 150' seats from SP for 2027 UP polls, seat-sharing likely by October
The Congress has drawn a clear line on its seat-sharing expectations in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, with state incharge Rajendra Pal Gautam saying the party will not contest fewer than 150 seats as part of an alliance. Gautam said the seat-sharing arrangement between Congress and its alliance partners is expected to be finalised in October. His remarks put a specific number on the Congress' expected share in the 403-member Uttar Pradesh Assembly, signalling that the party intends to seek a substantial role in the electoral alliance with the Samajwadi Party . The Congress and SP are key constituents of the I.N.D.I.A bloc in Uttar Pradesh. The two parties had joined hands for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in the state and are now preparing for the much larger electoral contest due in 2027.
56 Dead In Uttar Pradesh As Rainfall Surges 775% Above Normal In 48 Hours, Over 1,020 Houses Damaged
Heavy rainfall and storms across Uttar Pradesh killed 56 people, injured 46 and damaged over 1,020 houses in 48 hours, with officials warning that the toll could rise.
UP Elections Predictions: How Will Yogi's BJP Perform In Key Regions in 2027? Check This Survey
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HYC nabs 2 suspected Bangladeshis, case filed
Shillong, Sep 27: Two persons, including a transgender, claiming to be residents of West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh but suspected to have entered from Bangladesh were intercepted by the Hyniewtrep Youths Council (HYC), Nongtrai Unit at Nongtrai village in East Khasi Hills district. They were caught around 10 am on Saturday while travelling through a [] The post HYC nabs 2 suspected Bangladeshis, case filed first appeared on Highland Post .
Opposition Parties Criticize CM Yogi Adityanaths Remarks on Cows
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Heavy rain and flooding kill at least 62 in UP
LUCKNOW, India, September 28, 2026 (AP) At least 62 people have died after days of heavy rain and flooding in northern Indias Uttar Pradesh state, officials said Monday. The state government said 46 people were injured and more than 1,000 houses were damaged after three days of heavy rainfall caused flooding in several districts. Schools were closed Monday in parts of the state, including the capital, Lucknow, while rescue teams moved people from flooded areas to safer locations. Residents were advised to avoid unnecessary travel through waterlogged areas and stay away from fast-flowing rivers, streams and drains. Rainfall was
'Symbol of courage': PM Modi pays tribute to Bhagat Singh on birth anniversary
Let us all come together to play our role in building a knowledgeable, value-driven, and capable Uttar Pradesh, the Chief Minister said
Kalahandi High-Profile Cannabis Smuggling: Courier Manager Arrested, 5 Quintals Ganja Seized
The Excise Department seized a staggering 5 quintals of ganja (cannabis) from a courier office located near Kesinga Road in Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi district. The contraband, ingeniously concealed inside foam packing boxes, was slated for transport to Uttar Pradesh. Following the raid, authorities arrested the courier office manager, identified as Satindra Kumar Pandey, a native of [] The post Kalahandi High-Profile Cannabis Smuggling: Courier Manager Arrested, 5 Quintals Ganja Seized appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
UPTET 2026 Results: Correction Facility for Certificate Errors Now Available
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission has launched a correction facility for UPTET 2026 certificates, allowing candidates to amend errors in their personal details. This online service is crucial for those who need to correct their name, date of birth, or category. Candidates can easily apply through the designated portal by following a few simple steps, including paying a fee. The success rates for the UPTET 2026 exam have also been released, showing a significant number of candidates passed at both primary and upper primary levels. For detailed instructions on how to apply for corrections, read the full article.
OP Rajbhar takes dig at Akhilesh Yadav over SP-Cong ties, calls alliance Thugbandhan
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 28 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar launched a sharp attack on Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav over his partys ties with the Congress, questioning the nature of the alliance and accusing leaders of both parties of publicly taking jibes at each other. In a post on X, Rajbhar directly addressed Akhilesh Yadav and claimed that Congress and SP leaders were engaged in a growing tussle over political space. Akhilesh ji! When you went to Raebareli, the Congress folks started telling you to go to Etawah instead; Chachus Congress crew wants to drag you to Jaswantnagar to show you your place, Imran Masoods giving you the stink-eye, Ikra Hasan is putting the Congress folks in their place. Ajay Rai and Rajendra Pal Gautam have already turned the SP into the little brother, and your spokespersons are teaching the Congress folks to stay in their lane, Rajbhar said. He then questioned whether the differences between the two parties represented a genuine alliance. Hey Maharaja, is this what they call an alliance? In reality, this is called a Thugbandhan. Theres planning for the con job, and a fight brewing over divvying up the spoils of the loot. The fights about who gets to be the bigger thug? Rajbhar said. He also questioned whether Akhilesh had authorised his party leaders to openly criticise Congress leaders or whether they were acting independently. Just clear this up: did you yourself give your leaders permission to speak out against Congress? Or have Chachu and the rest of the leaders become self-reliant in this matter? he asked. Rajbhar further attacked the SP leadership over its political outreach and invited Akhilesh to visit Amethi, invoking the constituencys electoral history involving Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Anyway, when you take out the rath, Amethi is right next door to Lucknow here. Swing by for a quick visit. That same Amethi, which didnt just defeat your friend Rahul Baba, but chased him out. Go tour that Amethi, Maharaja, let the Congress folks burn with envy, he said. Rajbhar concluded his post with religious and political slogans, writing: Jai Bharat, Jai Shri Ram, Jai Parshuram, Jai Shri Krishna, Jai Maharaja Suhaldev! Rajbhars remarks come amid political sparring between opposition parties and the BJP-led government in Uttar Pradesh, with the nature of cooperation and seat-level political dynamics among opposition parties remaining a recurring subject of debate in the state.
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Tippers, Traffic and the Cost of Negligence
The death of Arbaz Khan, a migrant steel welder from Uttar Pradesh, in a tipper collision near a brick kiln in Shalina, Srinagar, is not merely another entry in the daily crime and accident columns. It is a painful reminder of how easily an ordinary journey can turn fatal when road safety is treated as an afterthought. Arbaz Khan had come to Jammu and Kashmir to earn a livelihood. Like thousands of migrant workers, he was contributing to the UTs construction and industrial activity while living far from home and family. His life ended after a tipper truck collided with his scooty on Sunday evening. Behind the brief official statement lies a family plunged into grief, uncertainty and financial distress. Every such death is initially followed by the familiar phrases: cognizance has been taken, a probe is underway, and responsibility will be fixed. These assurances are necessary, but they have lost much of their force when investigations rarely translate into visible accountability or lasting reform. A probe cannot become a procedural conclusion. It must establish whether the vehicle was being driven recklessly, whether the driver possessed the required credentials, whether the tipper was roadworthy and whether safety rules were being enforced in the area. The movement of heavy vehicles around brick kilns, construction sites and densely inhabited areas demands strict regulation. Tippers are frequently seen speeding, overloaded or operating without adequate safety measures. Their size and weight leave little room for error, particularly on narrow roads shared by scooters, pedestrians and other vulnerable road users. A moment of negligence can therefore become a death sentence. The administration must urgently examine accident-prone stretches in and around Srinagar and enforce clear operating hours, speed limits and designated routes for heavy vehicles. Regular inspections, functioning lights, visible number plates, proper braking systems and strict action against overloading must not remain paperwork. Police and transport authorities must also ensure that violations are punished before they result in tragedy. Road safety is not only a policing issue. It is a public responsibility involving contractors, transporters, employers and civic agencies. Worksites and brick kilns must have traffic-management plans, warning signs and adequate lighting. Drivers must be trained, rested and held personally accountable for dangerous conduct. Arbaz Khans death should not disappear after the probe report. His family deserves justice, and Srinagars commuters deserve roads where earning a living does not become a gamble with life. Every fatal collision should force correction, not merely condolence.
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