The Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) has announced the Round 3 seat allotment result for UP Polytechnic Counselling 2026 on its official portal. Candidates can check their allotted institute and diploma branch online, pay the seat acceptance fee from July 21 to 23, complete document verification by July 24, and begin classes from August 1.
Uttar Pradesh Transformed into a Skill State in Nine Years: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
Lucknow, July 20: On World Youth Skills Day, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized that skill development is the greatest strength of a developed Uttar Pradesh. In a letter titled Yogi Ki Paati addressed to the youth of the state, he urged every young person to learn at least one skill, as it will not only ... Read more Uttar Pradesh Transformed into a Skill State in Nine Years: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
4 die after entering well to rescue calf in Haryana; toxic gas suspected
Four individuals tragically died in Jhajjar, Haryana, after entering a well to rescue a calf. Police suspect toxic gas trapped inside the confined space caused the fatalities. The deceased included three local residents and one migrant worker from Uttar Pradesh. A sub-inspector who entered the well also faced breathing difficulties but is now stable. Legal proceedings have been initiated as authorities await post-mortem results.
J&K GST revenue falls 15% in June as collections slip to Rs 470 Crore
Jammu and Kashmir recorded a 15 per cent year-on-year decline in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in June 2026, with revenue falling to Rs 470 crore from Rs 552 crore in the corresponding month last year, according to the latest state-wise GST data released by the Union Finance Ministry. The Union Territory witnessed a decline of Rs 82 crore in GST collections during the month, even as the country's overall GST revenue continued to grow, indicating a mixed trend in tax collections across states and Union Territories. India's gross GST collections stood at Rs 1,34,774 crore in June 2026, compared with Rs 1,26,506 crore collected in June 2025, registering a year-on-year growth of 7 per cent. The increase reflects steady economic activity and improved tax compliance in several parts of the country. Jammu and Kashmir was among the states and Union Territories that reported a decline in GST collections during the month. Neighbouring Himachal Pradesh recorded a steeper fall of 26 per cent, with collections declining from Rs 895 crore to Rs 661 crore, while Uttarakhand registered a 21 per cent decline, collecting Rs 1,334 crore against Rs 1,688 crore in June last year. In contrast, Punjab posted a strong 14 per cent increase in GST revenue to Rs 2,491 crore from Rs 2,186 crore. Haryana recorded collections of Rs 10,065 crore, up 9 per cent, while Delhi reported an 8 per cent increase to Rs 5,987 crore. Chandigarh also registered a 7 per cent rise, collecting Rs 229 crore during the month. Ladakh also witnessed a decline in collections, with GST revenue falling 7 per cent from Rs 28 crore in June 2025 to Rs 26 crore in June 2026. Among the major states, Uttar Pradesh emerged as one of the best performers, recording a 19 per cent increase in GST collections to Rs 9,165 crore. Assam posted a 17 per cent rise to Rs 1,492 crore, Gujarat registered a 12 per cent increase to Rs 11,743 crore, while Karnataka collected Rs 12,937 crore, up 10 per cent over the previous year. Maharashtra, the country's largest contributor to GST revenue, collected Rs 30,714 crore, registering a growth of 9 per cent. On the other hand, Sikkim recorded the steepest decline in the country, with GST collections falling 53 per cent. Puducherry witnessed a 28 pe cent decline, while Jharkhand reported a 16 per cent fall. Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh also recorded declines of 5 per cent each. GST, introduced on July 1, 2017, replaced multiple indirect taxes with a unified tax system and has become one of the most important sources of revenue for both the Centre and the states. Monthly GST collections are considered a key indicator of economic activity, consumption and tax compliance. Experts note that monthly GST revenues can fluctuate due to factors such as seasonal business cycles, the timing of tax payments, refunds and compliance-related adjustments. Therefore, a decline in a single month does not necessarily indicate a broader slowdown in economic activity, though sustained weakness over several months could warrant closer attention. The latest figures show that while national GST collections remain on a growth trajectory, Jammu and Kashmir's revenue performance lagged behind the national average in June. The coming months will indicate whether the decline was temporary or reflects a broader trend in economic activity and tax mobilisation in the Union Territory.
Jammu and Kashmir is talking about jobs again, not the jobs that were created, but the ones that quietly disappeared into the hands of private companies. Over the past two years, the Omar Abdullah-led government has outsourced more than 25,000 positions across nearly 29 departments, routed through over 200 private agencies based in J&K, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. The Health and Medical Education Department and the Floriculture Department account for the largest share. No public advertisement. No open notification. When the opposition finally raised the matter on the floor of the Assembly, nobody in government could give a straight answer to the one question every citizen is entitled to ask; how were these agencies chosen, and how did they choose their candidates? Nobody has explained why. A government that cannot say how 25,000 jobs were handed out isnt protecting an administrative process, its protecting itself from having to justify one. A young person who has spent five years preparing for the JKPSC or the JKSSB gets a simple message out of all this: preparation, merit, the right to a fair shot, none of it counts for as much as a phone call to the right office. Hard work has become optional. Since when did that become an acceptable message for a government to send its own youth? This isnt an abstract argument for the youth of this Union Territory. More than 3.7 lakh educated young people are registered as unemployed with the governments own Directorate of Employment. Urban youth unemployment here has run as high as 32 percent, and one Periodic Labour Force Survey release put that among the highest of any state or Union Territory in the country, alongside the countrys highest recorded joblessness among young women. Nearly 77,000 sanctioned government posts sit vacant across departments even as outsourcing agencies quietly fill the space those posts were meant to occupy. Families borrow money for coaching. Young men and women give up years of their twenties preparing for a single exam, and then watch the government hand out through the backdoor exactly what it never had the will to advertise up front. Theres a second front nobody talks about enough. The youth of Jammu and Kashmir have been squeezed by what amounts to a double whammy; and reservation policy was the first blow. Since the 2019 abrogation of Article 370, the reservation matrix here has climbed to nearly 70 percent of seats in government jobs and professional admissions, leaving Open Merit candidates to compete for roughly 30 percent. The squeeze got sharp enough that even legislators from the ruling National Conference joined street protests demanding it be rationalised. A Cabinet proposal to claw back about ten percentage points for Open Merit has been stuck in the Raj Bhawan-to-Home-Ministry pipeline since December 2024, still unresolved 19months on. Then came the second blow. A governments job is to guarantee rights, not ration them among its own. It certifies merit, it doesnt manufacture patronage. And it has no business stealing opportunity from the people who earned it to quietly hand it to the people who didnt. In Jammu and Kashmir right now, public employment runs on jiski lathi uski bhains; whoever holds the stick owns the buffalo. Simply, might is right. That isnt governance. Its capture, plain and simple. Kashmirs youth have watched this story before, only the cast changes. During the PDP-BJP coalition, the states own Governor, the late Satya Pal Malik, publicly disclosed that the selection list for recruitment in the Jammu and Kashmir Bank had been altered. More than 500 candidates who had already cleared the process on merit were quietly replaced by the relatives and political workers of those in power. Years later, when the present National Conference government was pressed to answer for the current outsourcing row, its own ministers pointed right back at the PDPs record on J&K Bank recruitment and on the Khadi and Village Industries Board, both of which have since drawn scrutiny from the Anti-Corruption Bureau. Nearly every party that has governed this Union Territory has, at some point, been accused by the very institutions meant to check it of doing exactly what it now condemns in its rivals. The paper-leak years came next. In 2022, JKSSBs offline exams for the J&K Police Sub-Inspector post, the Finance Accounts Assistant post and the Junior Engineer post were compromised through leaked papers and swapped OMR sheets. The company running them, Meritrac Pvt Ltd, was already blacklisted elsewhere for similar failures. More than 3,500 selections that honest young people had earned through their own labour were wiped out in one stroke. CBI teams raided more than seventy locations, arrested serving security personnel among others, and recovered lakhs of rupees in cash. Aspirants alleged theyd been asked to pay between twenty and thirty lakh rupees for the leaked paper. Once aspirants forced the scam into the open and the exams were cancelled, JKSSB handed the re-exam not to a clean agency but to Aptech Limited, another company already blacklisted in eight states, including a three-year ban in Uttar Pradesh. The Jammu and Kashmir High Courts Single Bench found the Aptech tender had been altered; the courts own word was mala fide and declared the company ineligible to conduct the exam. The government appealed to the Division Bench and got that very order stayed. A company the court had just found unfit was allowed to carry on regardless: two blacklisted contractors in a row and a government that fought in court to keep the second one in the race. Now put todays chapter next to those. The National Conference went into the 2024 election promising one lakh government jobs. Instead, at least a quarter of that number has been converted into outsourced, private-agency postings, jobs its own ministers admit carry no pension, no promotion and none of the protections that made a government job worth a five-year wait in the first place. A promise of permanence has quietly become a promise of precarity. Nobody was asked to vote for that. Whichever party is in charge in Srinagar, the pattern keeps repeating for a structural reason. Regular recruitment in Jammu and Kashmir is supposed to run through the Public Service Commission and the Services Selection Board, bodies built, however imperfectly, on reservation rosters, published merit lists and public accountability. Outsourcing routes around all of it. A private agency doesnt answer to the reservation policy that protects backward regions and categories, doesnt have to publish a merit list that can be challenged, doesnt have to survive an RTI query the way a constitutional recruitment body does. Every job that goes through an outsourcing agency instead of the JKPSC or JKSSB has slipped past every safeguard this region fought to build. This is exactly why transparency cant stay optional. The complete list of every empanelled outsourcing agency, the criteria used to select them and the roster of every candidate placed through them should be public information, available to any citizen who files an RTI application, not dragged out reluctantly after a political slugfest in the Assembly. A government with nothing to hide shouldnt object to opening this record on its own instead of being shamed into it one press conference at a time. The human cost here isnt hypothetical or anecdotal. A study comparing employed and unemployed youth across the Kashmir Valley found the unemployed group scoring roughly twice as high on measures of anxiety, depression and psychological distress as their employed peers. Every scam, every unexplained outsourcing list, every deflection from a government spokesperson adds another layer to that toll. A generation isnt losing hope because it lacks ability. Its losing hope because it keeps discovering that ability was never really the criterion being tested. The youth of Jammu and Kashmir arent asking for charity. Theyre asking for what every citizen is owed: a fair, transparent and accountable process where a certificate and years of hard work count for more than a connection. PDP, the BJP-backed administrations before it, and now the National Conference have each, in their turn, stood accused of treating public employment as private property. Breaking that cycle will take more than a press conference. It will take an independent, time-bound probe into the outsourcing of these 25,000 posts, full public disclosure of every agency and appointee involved, and a firm, enforceable commitment that every future government job in this Union Territory is filled on merit, not on who is holding the stick. Sahil Parray, Student Activist, Head Open Merit Students Association
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Bahraich junior doc suspended for solo march in support of Wangchuk
Donation theft probe: Police quiz Tinnu Yadav, seize his motorcycle, sedan
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Gonda encounter: Three serial thieves with 93 cases arrested; two shot in legs
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Four detained after viral video of meat, alcohol party on Saryu triggers outrage
Man assaulted over extortion demand; FIR lodged
Two booked after club brawl video goes viral
Burglars decamp with jewellery worth 4050 lakh, cash from doctors locked house
Youth arrested for rape of 17-year-old girl he met on social media
School van driver arrested for assault on four-year-old girl
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Two chain snatchers arrested; cash and scooter seized
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Rain Fury Kills 17 in Nagaland, Uttarakhand, J&K Bears Brunt With Cloudburst
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Fatal Collision Between Bus and Car on National Highway Claims Two Lives
Mumbai, July 19: A tragic accident occurred on Saturday in Basti district, Uttar Pradesh, where a bus and a car collided head-on on the National Highway. The impact was severe, resulting in the car being completely wrecked. Unfortunately, two individuals lost their lives in this incident. Chaos ensued at the scene following the crash. Bystanders ... Read more Fatal Collision Between Bus and Car on National Highway Claims Two Lives
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister to Launch Over 542 Crore Development Projects in Barabanki
Lucknow, July 19: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will visit Barabanki district on Monday, July 20. During his visit, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation for 82 development projects worth over 542 crore. The Chief Minister will focus on various initiatives in the Ramnagar and Dariyabad assembly constituencies. The main event will take ... Read more Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister to Launch Over 542 Crore Development Projects in Barabanki
Police seized a motorcycle and sedan linked to alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement. Accused individuals provided information during police remand and were confronted with evidence. Investigators are scrutinizing financial records and bank transactions to trace the money. Several co-accused have been questioned, leading to recoveries of vehicles and cash. Further forensic analysis and questioning are expected to reveal the conspiracy's extent.
Drugs, codeine syrups worth Rs 1.13 crore seized from 3 illegal warehouses in UP's Gonda, 1 held
Uttar Pradesh authorities seized illegal drugs and counterfeit medicines valued at over one crore rupees. The operation targeted three unlicensed warehouses in Gonda district, uncovering a significant haul of psychotropic substances. One individual was apprehended during the raid, while the alleged kingpin remains at large. This action is part of a state-wide campaign against illicit drug manufacturing and distribution networks.
Civil hospital surgeons remove football-sized tumour from 59-year-old mans shoulder
4-year-old nursery student sexually assaulted by school van driver in UP; arrested
A four-year-old nursery student was allegedly assaulted by a school van driver. The accused, Girish Mishra, has been arrested and booked under relevant laws. The child returned home frightened and later complained of abdominal pain. A medical examination indicated sexual assault, and the child identified the driver. Police are continuing their investigation and collecting additional evidence.
UP resident doctor suspended over march in support of Sonam Wangchuk
A resident doctor in Bahraich has been suspended for his solitary march. He was supporting social activist Sonam Wangchuk and expressed concerns about corruption. The college principal confirmed the suspension and formed an inquiry committee. This committee will investigate the doctor's actions and submit its findings. Further action will be decided after the inquiry report is received.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has appealed to stop the proposed demolition of university buildings. He accused the BJP government of targeting the institution due to political vendetta. The Rampur Development Authority ordered demolition of many university buildings without required approvals. Yadav urged citizens to help save the university, calling it a temple of education. He stated that documentation issues should be addressed instead of demolishing the institution.
UPTET Result 2026 expected soon as UPESSC completes final evaluation process
UPTET Result 2026 is expected to be announced soon by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission. Lakhs of candidates who appeared for the teacher eligibility examination are waiting for their scorecards and merit list PDF. The Commission has not announced the official result date yet. Candidates who qualify will receive a lifetime-valid UPTET certificate. The article covers qualifying marks, exam levels, result checking process and steps to download the merit list.
Previous Governments Would Have Shut Down UP's Sugar Industry by Now, Says CM Yogi Adityanath
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath says previous governments would have shut down Uttar Pradesh's sugar industry, highlights BJP's achievements in sugarcane payments, infrastructure, welfare schemes and development projects in Amroha.
3 detained after viral video shows men drinking alcohol, eating mutton on boat in Ayodhya
Police detained three men after a video showed them consuming mutton and alcohol. The incident reportedly occurred on a boat near Guptaar Ghat in Ayodhya. These actions are alleged to have hurt the religious sentiments of devotees. Similar incidents involving consumption on boats have been reported recently. Authorities are continuing efforts to locate the fourth individual involved.
Delhi man arrested for killing wife with scissors over affair suspicion
A man was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife with scissors. Suspicions of an extramarital relationship led to the fatal domestic dispute. Police apprehended the accused Saleem near Moradabad railway station in Uttar Pradesh. He confessed to attacking his wife during a heated argument. The alleged weapon of offense, scissors, has been seized by authorities.
Congress Spokesperson Surendra Rajput Criticizes BJP on Parliament and Law and Order Issues
Lucknow, July 19: Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput has launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regarding the functioning of Parliament, law and order in Uttar Pradesh, and the Ram Temple Trust in Ayodhya. He accused both the central and state BJP governments of avoiding discussions on public issues and failing to operate ... Read more Congress Spokesperson Surendra Rajput Criticizes BJP on Parliament and Law and Order Issues
Shocking Murder of Female Doctor in Meerut: Nurses Lover Arrested
Meerut, July 19: A female doctor was tragically murdered at a private hospital in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Authorities have arrested the nurses lover and his accomplice in connection with the crime. It is alleged that they mixed a toxic chemical into an IV drip to carry out the act. Officials reported that the incident occurred ... Read more Shocking Murder of Female Doctor in Meerut: Nurses Lover Arrested
UP STF arrests Nigerian in Delhi over cyber fraud racket
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) arrested a Nigerian national in Delhi for allegedly running an online fraud racket that duped victims through fake social media profiles. Officials also seized 5.085 kg of methamphetamine worth over Rs 10 crore and uncovered links to an organised cybercrime and drug trafficking network.
Lucknow's Kukrail reserve forest will soon host India's first and world's largest night safari. The Supreme Court has granted clearance, allowing construction to commence on the ambitious project. This safari, inspired by Singapore's model, will span nearly 500 acres of land. It will feature 42 enclosures housing 54 species active during twilight and night. The project, powered by solar energy, is expected to open to the public in two years.
Leaders Extend Birthday Wishes to Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, July 19: On the occasion of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Guptas birthday, several leaders, including Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of Uttar Pradesh, have extended their warm wishes. They expressed hopes for her good health, long life, and successful future. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla took to the ... Read more Leaders Extend Birthday Wishes to Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
Major Police Operation in Ballia: Five Arrested in Inter-State Vehicle Theft Gang
Ballia, July 19: The police in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, have made significant strides against an inter-state vehicle theft gang, arresting five suspects following a confrontation. One of the accused sustained injuries during the police response and has been hospitalized for treatment. Further investigations are underway. Additional Superintendent of Police Sanjay Verma reported that late at ... Read more Major Police Operation in Ballia: Five Arrested in Inter-State Vehicle Theft Gang
Civil society group appeals to UP CM for reconsidering demolition at Jauhar University
A civil society group has written to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, calling for the reconsideration of the demolition order for 38 buildings of the Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur. In its letter, the Citizens for Fraternity - Bharat (CFF-Bharat) expressed deep concern over reports regarding the proposed demolition of 38 buildings at Mohammad Ali Jauhar University. While we fully respect the rule of law and recognize that all institutions must comply with statutory requirements, we humbly appeal that any action affecting an educational institution be guided by the principles of natural justice, proportionality, and the larger public interest, said the letter signed by Former Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Najeeb Jung, former diplomat Ashok Sharma, industrialist Saeed Mustafa Shervani, senior business leader Navaid Khan and journalist Javed M. Ansari, among others.
In 7k, LU boy creates platform for students to buy & sell used products
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Homestay operators trained to give tourists taste of life in rural UP
BJP to appoint new incharges in 6 org zones in UP
Man beats mom to death for lecturing him on drinking habit
Nigerian held in Delhi with 10cr drugs, wanted in intl romance scam
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Abetment to suicide case lodged, innovators phone sent for forensic test
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Gang looting commuters busted; juveniles led to crime
Smart City work leaves Aliganj with dug-up roads, open manholes
Revamp of drainage network in Gomti Nagar begins
UPCA VP questions appointments, Rs 5.5 cr spent on support staff
SP Spokesperson Criticizes BJPs Distraction Tactics, Promises Justice for Azam Khan
Lucknow, July 19: Amik Jamei, the national spokesperson for the Samajwadi Party (SP), targeted the BJP and the Uttar Pradesh government on various political and contemporary issues during a press conference on Saturday. He addressed topics such as the Maulana Jargees Ansari controversy, the case of Azam Khan, statements from OP Rajbhar, comments from Chief ... Read more SP Spokesperson Criticizes BJPs Distraction Tactics, Promises Justice for Azam Khan
Weather Office Predicts Very Heavy Rainfall Across UP Over Next 24 Hours
The weather office has issued a warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places in West Uttar Pradesh and heavy rain at a few places, with very heavy rainfall at isolated locations in East Uttar Pradesh.
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A Nigerian national was arrested in Delhi with illegal drugs. He overstayed his medical visa and was involved in a romance scam. The accused allegedly used fake social media profiles to dupe Indian victims. He was apprehended in a joint operation by STF and NCB officials. Investigators are now tracing the syndicate's financial transactions and digital activities.
IMD forecasts heavy rain across UP over next 24 hours
Uttar Pradesh is expected to experience widespread rain and thundershowers over the next twenty-four hours. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast for isolated places in West and East Uttar Pradesh. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are also very likely across many parts of the state. The Hindon river in Gautam Buddh Nagar district is flowing above its danger mark.
India set to get night safari soon. Check where, how to reach and what to expect
India's first urban night safari project at Lucknow's Kukrail Reserve Forest has received Supreme Court approval. This ambitious project, inspired by Singapore's model, will showcase nocturnal wildlife in natural settings. Visitors will experience a 40-minute tram ride through simulated moonlight, observing animals safely. The integrated wildlife tourism project also includes a modern zoo and conservation facilities. This initiative aims to boost Uttar Pradesh tourism and promote wildlife awareness.
Lucknow's Kukrail Reserve Forest will soon host India's first night safari tourism. The Supreme Court has approved the ambitious project, which will showcase nocturnal animals. Visitors will experience a 40-minute tram ride through simulated moonlight conditions. This initiative aims to boost Uttar Pradesh's tourism and promote wildlife conservation efforts. The park will also feature a modern zoo and nature trails for visitors.
How UP won the battle against encephalitis
By executing structural, multi-departmental reforms, the Yogi government changed Uttar Pradeshs fight against encephalitis from reactive hospital treatment to proactive prevention. Massive door-to-door immunisation, clean water initiatives, and local critical care upgrades successfully reduced seasonal Japanese Encephalitis deaths by 95%.
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In a strong stance against the rumored demolitions at Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, Maulana Arshad Madani criticized the act as politically charged and an affront to a historical freedom fighter. He argued that it is unfair to demolish educational institutions prior to legal resolutions. Instead, he proposed imposing fines as a fair legal recourse. The gathering further discussed issues of communalism, calling for a unified social fabric.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticized former CM Akhilesh Yadav's tenure. He alleged Yadav lacked public engagement and a development vision for the state. Adityanath highlighted the BJP government's welfare schemes and development projects. He contrasted current progress with the previous administration's perceived failures. The chief minister also accused the opposition of betraying farmers and compromising law and order.
'Babua wakes up at noon, hits gym in evening, no time for people': Adityanath's swipe at Akhilesh
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took a swipe at Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, alleging he lacked vision and rarely met people during his tenure as chief minister. Addressing a rally in Bulandshahr, Adityanath contrasted the BJP government's welfare initiatives with the previous SP regime, accusing it of neglecting farmers, youth and the poor.
Anupam Mishra appointed RLDs working state president in UP
88-year-old killed in leopard attack in UP's Bahraich
An eighty-eight-year-old man was killed by a leopard in Bahraich district. The animal dragged the man from his home's veranda early Saturday morning. Family members intervened, startling the leopard which then fled towards the forest. The injured man was taken to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Forest officials are intensifying patrols and planning to cage the leopard.
UP assembly elections to be held on schedule, census will not delay polls: CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections will be held on schedule in FebruaryMarch 2027, despite the Census, citing constitutional requirements. He announced no bypolls in three constituencies, assured corrections to electoral roll errors, ruled out CCTV inside voting booths, and said online voting is not under consideration.
CM Yogi Adityanath Meets Family of Deceased Dalit Student Lalita Gautam, Promises Justice
Ghaziabad, July 18: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met with the family of the late Dalit student Lalita Gautam on Saturday at the PWD Guest House in Ghaziabad. He expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident. During the meeting, the Chief Minister assured the grieving family that strict legal action would be taken against ... Read more CM Yogi Adityanath Meets Family of Deceased Dalit Student Lalita Gautam, Promises Justice
Rajbhar Criticizes Akhilesh Over Johar University Actions
Lucknow, July 18: Om Prakash Rajbhar, a minister in the Uttar Pradesh government and national president of the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party, has launched a fierce attack on Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav regarding the ongoing actions against Johar University. He accused Yadav of being anxious about the legal proceedings against the university, which he ... Read more Rajbhar Criticizes Akhilesh Over Johar University Actions
Solar economy expands rapidly across the state, generating employment for more than 85,000 people through over 7,000 companies
Five Amarnath pilgrims injured as vehicle hits parked dumper on NH-44 in Udhampur
BANIHAL, July 18: Five pilgrims undertaking the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra were injured after the vehicle they were travelling in rammed into a roadside parked dumper at Sangoor Chowk on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Udhampur district on Saturday, officials said. Police and rescue teams rushed to the accident site immediately after the incident and shifted the injured pilgrims to the Associated Hospital, Government Medical College (GMC), Udhampur, for treatment. The injured have been identified as Ansh (15), son of Rakesh Verma; Rakesh Kumar (44), son of Ram Naresh; Vishal Verma (21), son of Kamlesh Verma; Surjeet Kumar (20), son of Narinder; and Neerja Verma (33), daughter of Ram Naresh, all residents of Lakhimpur and Sitapur in Uttar Pradesh. The driver of the Innova, Yasir (32), son of Alif Din, a resident of Ganderbal district, also sustained injuries in the accident. Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation to ascertain the circumstances leading to the mishap. Meanwhile, both the damaged vehicles were removed from the road, and traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was restored without any major disruption, officials said.
Straight from Homi Bhabha Block Mumbai
The incidence of cancer is not rare anymore in India. In the past two decades, the number of cancer patients has increased quite significantly in India. Though the Union Government as well as various state governments have set up many new medical colleges and healthcare centers, there are still thousands of patients from Jammu & Kashmir and many other parts of India that come to Mumbai to get treated at Tata Memorial Hospital. There are several good reasons why they choose to go there including trust, expertise, cost-effectiveness, and comprehensive care. The hospital uses modern technology along with a team of committed doctors, nurses, and other paramedical personnel. Both general as well as privately treated patients get the same amount of professional care. With the number of patients increasing day by day in Parel campus, many of the patients are referred to Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Khargar, Navi Mumbai. This center covers a huge area and provides advanced medical treatment along with residential facilities to those poor patients who cannot afford private lodging. People from all corners of the country, including Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and various states in South and West India can be seen coming here for treatment. The most challenging situation that a family can ever face is the time when cancer is diagnosed for the first time. For many, hearing about cancer means facing fear and uncertainty. They experience stress and lose their confidence. Their suffering becomes more when the doctors tell them that their kids will have to travel thousands of kilometers to get specialized treatment in Mumbai. The journey to Tata Memorial Centre usually starts from Homi Bhabha Block where patients are registered for admission in the hospital. Long queues of patients and their attendants stand patiently every morning in order to get themselves registered in the hospital. The patients are registered in general or private categories depending on their financial conditions. Financial help, subsidized drugs, and welfare assistance are available for many deserving children getting treatment in the hospital. But one thing that can never be measured in terms of medical instruments is the compassion of people inside the waiting room of Homi Bhabha Block. In case of a new patient who is shocked with so many people who are seeking treatment, he/she sits silently and feels scared inside. He/she will sit beside another patient/parent whose child has already received months of treatment without asking their religious belief, caste, language, and region. They might share some biscuits, tea or even some comforting words to the new arrivals. What type of cancer has been diagnosed in you? When did your treatment start? Dont lose hope and be courageous. Stick to the advice of the doctors. These sorts of conversations usually become the first form of psychological strength for the newly arrived people. In a matter of few minutes, the new people become a part of the companions and the fear starts fading away. The patients start preparing themselves psychologically for their chemotherapy, operation or radiotherapy. There are also various charitable organizations and NGOs that extend assistance to the patients, especially the kids. They usually give them free books, bags, writing material, ration packets, healthy food, counseling, playtime, yoga classes, and education. Parents sitting outside the paediatric oncology outpatient clinic usually show their utmost gratitude for the medical professionals treating their kids. They usually appreciate doctors for being a source of hope in one of the most trying times of their life. Doctors like Dr. Chetan Damnay, Dr. Aditya, Dr.Yaseen and Dr. Jain, among others, and their colleagues, try hard to offer specialized treatment to the children undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Progress of every treatment process is monitored and assessed through regular outpatient visits. The surgeons and other professionals in the surgery department, Dr. Sajid Qureshi and his colleagues, are equally respected for their dedication to the cause. Dedication of the nurses is not behind too. From injection to dressing, everything is done with professional excellence and efficiency. The wards maintain hygiene through out. Once a patient finishes chemotherapy, another is ready to take its place. Separate wards are reserved for children and adults, and patients from every economic and social class are treated without discrimination. Rich or poor, whether you are a government official, politician or labourer, everyone is treated with equal care. Thousands of people every year avail cancer treatment at the Parel and ACTREC hospitals, while thousands more cases register themselves each year. With cancer treatment facilities available in numerous states, most of the patients find the facilities for infrastructure, costs, and multi-disciplinary treatment the reason why they prefer coming to Mumbai. Nevertheless, visiting Mumbai for some families is not feasible due to the economic burden. Costs go far beyond hospital charges; parents need to stay with their sick kids until completion of the treatment process, making them lose paid jobs and income. In some cases, people even have to sell their property to pay for the travel, accommodation, and living costs during treatment. This situation demonstrates the importance of improving the cancer treatment facilities in the country. While new medical colleges have been opened in various states, it is also equally important to create a good regional cancer center equipped with modern technologies, skilled medical personnel, and accessible costs. For each family that enters the Homi Bhabha Block building, fighting cancer does not just involve the treatment of medicine, but it also involves courage, compassion, and hope that go along with it. In the bustling room of that building, strangers can end up becoming one anothers biggest strengththe kind of therapy that starts with humanity itself. Author is Senior Journalist/ Human Rights Activist
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