Five Tehsildars Suspended in Uttar Pradesh for Revenue Negligence
Five tehsildars in Uttar Pradesh were suspended for failing to address pending revenue cases, with 13 others receiving show-cause notices. Five Tehsildars Suspended in Uttar Pradesh for Revenue Negligence
Uttar Pradesh Increases Anganwadi Workers Honorarium Amid Political Tensions
The Uttar Pradesh government raises Anganwadi workers pay, prompting Minister Anil Rajbhar to criticize the Samajwadi Partys motives. Uttar Pradesh Increases Anganwadi Workers Honorarium Amid Political Tensions
National Nutrition Month to be launched today at Varanasi
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) In keeping with the observance of Rashtriya Poshan Maah (National Nutrition Month) every September, mobilising communities and reinforcing key nutrition, health and caregiving behaviours among pregnant women, lactating mothers, children, adolescents, and their families, the ninth edition this year will be launched on Wednesday at the Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi. Over successive Poshan Maah campaigns, awareness and positive behaviour change have been strengthened on maternal nutrition, infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices, growth monitoring and hygiene, alongside broader efforts to improve nutrition outcomes across the country. Last year's event was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17 from Dhar in Madhya Pradesh, along with the Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (SNSPA). This year's campaign aims to recognise the importance of Anganwadi centres, the world's largest childcare network delivering essential care and support to children in even the most remote communities. The central theme this year is Hamari Anganwadi Hamari Jimmedari, calling upon every citizen to take shared ownership of such centres. It seeks to place these centres at the heart of community-led action for nutrition, care and early childhood development, while strengthening collective ownership and accountability for Poshan. The 2026 event is proposed to be anchored in five mutually reinforcing priorities. These include promotion of dietary diversity, with a focus on adequate protein intake, diverse food groups and local foods. It also ensures that beneficiaries get fresh, diverse, and nutritious hot cooked meals as central to improving the quality, utilisation, and effectiveness of Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP), while encouraging regular attendance at Anganwadi centres. Additionally, it is aimed at strengthening community ownership and accountability for Poshan through the newly constituted Anganwadi Management Committees and the display of SNP Menu Boards. The campaign also seeks promoting cognitive development and adequate nutrition as fundamental pillars of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), highlighting the inseparable link between what a child eats and how a child learns. Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 will also commemorate 10 years of the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), India's flagship maternity benefit programme. It will highlight PMMVY's contribution in supporting maternal nutrition, promoting health-seeking behaviours, and providing income support during pregnancy, while reinforcing the critical importance of maternal nutrition and care during the first 1,000 days of life for healthy growth, cognitive development, and lifelong well-being. Meanwhile, the Poshan Tracker, launched on March 1, 2021, serves as the primary governance tool for monitoring infrastructure and service delivery that has facilitated near real-time data collection for Anganwadi Services. At present, the system monitors a universe that consists of pregnant women, lactating mothers, children up to the age of six years, and adolescent girls. As of July 31 this year, India's nutrition infrastructure spans nearly 13.99 lakh Aanganwadi centres with a strength of 13.30 lakh workers, forming a vast grassroots network reaching around 8.94 crore beneficiaries. Children remain the primary focus, with those aged between six months and six years accounting for more than 7.2 crore of all beneficiaries, underscoring the emphasis on early childhood nutrition and development. Meanwhile, pregnant women and lactating mothers together number nearly 1.1 crore, reflecting sustained attention to maternal health during the critical first 1,000 days. Malnutrition remains one of India's most significant public health challenges, affecting the health, growth, learning and productivity of women and children across the life cycle. To mount a coordinated response, the Union government launched POSHAN Abhiyaan in March 2018 as a multi-ministerial convergence mission placing nutrition at the centre of the development agenda. In the Union Budget 202122, these interventions were integrated under Mission Poshan 2.0 India's unified National Nutrition Mission anchored by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. This consolidates three core schemes into one framework, Poshan Abhiyaan which includes technology-driven monitoring, Jan Andolan or mass mobilisation, and behavioural change. Also, Anganwadi services and Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) see to supplementary nutrition, hot cooked meals, and early childhood care. Additionally, scheme for adolescent girls provide nutritional support for out-of-school, and adolescent girls.
After two-year slowdown, national highway project awards fast-tracked
National Highways Authority of India is accelerating project awards for the upcoming fiscal year. Seventy-two percent of identified projects are on track for early award. This rapid pace aims to reverse a recent slowdown in infrastructure development. Many projects require ministry and cabinet approvals before bidding commences. Uttar Pradesh and Telangana will receive the most highway projects.
Ladakh L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena given additional charge of J&K in absence of Manoj Sinha
Digital Desk | Srinagar, Sep 8 (IANS) The Lt Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, has been given additional charge of Jammu and Kashmir during the absence of the incumbent Lt Governor Manoj Sinha. Ladakh Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena was on Tuesday given additional charge of Jammu and Kashmir during the absence, on leave of incumbent Manoj Sinha. Sinha, who took charge as the L-G of Jammu and Kashmir on August 7, 2020, is currently in the US on an official visit, official sources said. The President of India is pleased to appoint Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, Lt. Governor of Ladakh to discharge the functions of the Lt. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, in addition to his own duties, during the absence, on leave, of Shri Manoj Sinha, Lt. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, a communique issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said. Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is currently on an official visit to the United States. Manoj Sinha travelled to Chicago, Illinois, for an official visit. He delivered an address at the IIT (BHU) Global Alumni Meet. During his speech, he called India an unstoppable and rising nation. He discussed the role of Artificial Intelligence in modern development. He also spoke about how the removal of Article 370 brought positive change and growth to Jammu and Kashmir. Born on July 1, 1959, in Mohanpura, Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, Manoj Sinha passed Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) and a Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-BHU), Varanasi. He began his active public life in 1982 by serving as the president of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Students' Union. He was elected to the Lok Sabha for three terms (1996, 1999, and 2014), representing the Ghazipur constituency in Uttar Pradesh. He served in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government as the Minister of State for Railways (20142019) and later as the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Communications (20162019).
Bijli, Sadak, Pani: UP BJP bets on BSP; orders road repairs & development works
The Uttar Pradesh government is gearing up for the upcoming elections by focusing on improvements in electricity, road infrastructure and water supply. With road repair initiatives set to begin after the monsoon in October, officials are also addressing issues in rural areas affected by water pipeline projects. Additionally, the administration is closely tracking the progress of drinking water initiatives to address concerns over anti-incumbency after 10 years in power.
Bhupendra Chaudhary Criticizes SP and Congress Ahead of 2027 Elections
Bhupendra Chaudhary targets SP and Congress, discussing their political actions and the upcoming elections in Uttar Pradesh. Bhupendra Chaudhary Criticizes SP and Congress Ahead of 2027 Elections
Speeding school bus kills family of 3 in Sultanpur
Delhi govt mulls proposal to make registration, licensing mandatory for PG facilities
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) In the backdrop of the Satya Niketan PG building collapse, the Delhi government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, is considering a proposal under which registration and licensing could be made mandatory for all such facilities used by students, an official source said on Tuesday. The terms of registration may include elaborate provisions for CCTV and compulsory posting of a night guard and a warden, said the source. A provision to regulate rents in PG facilities may also be included in a policy framework that the Delhi government is planning to introduce, on the lines of the one it introduced for Bread and Breakfast guest houses after the deadly fire at Malviya Nagar. The proposed framework may also include a facility to lodge complaints or rate a PG facility on the GovPG Portal, said a source. A monitoring committee, comprising representatives of colleges and coaching institutions, may also be set up to maintain supervision on PG facilities. The government is also considering offering tax rebates and other incentives to PG operators who follow the regulatory framework and help it achieve a safe environment for students who use such facilities, said a source. Earlier in the day, the Delhi Police arrested a labour contractor who was overseeing repairs in the ill-fated Satya Niketan PG buildings basement from Kasganj in Uttar Pradesh. Labour contractor Sanoj was apprehended in Kasganj and is being brought to Delhi for examination, the police said. Initial questioning of Sanoj revealed that on the day of the building collapse, the basement floor was being repaired as the waste was getting accumulated during the rainy season for the past eight to 10 days, said the police, adding that the Ground Floor of the building was being repaired for extension for commercial purposes. Meanwhile, the building owner Urmila, 75, and her retired husband Hariram, 81, were produced in court which sent them to 14 days of judicial custody. Their son Mahesh was sent to police custody for two days, said an official. The police said that during questioning, Mahesh told interrogators that he used to manage the maintenance of the building on behalf of his parents. They had given the building on lease to the PG Operators Hostel Daze in August 2025. In another development, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday that the civic agency will demolish a dilapidated building next to the site of the ill-fated paying guest (PG) building that collapsed in Satya Niketan, killing seven people two days ago.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced an increase in the monthly honorariums of Anganwadi workers and helpers. Workers will now receive Rs 12,000, while helpers will get Rs 6,000. They will also be eligible for cashless treatment benefits of up to Rs 5 lakh annually. Additionally, Anganwadi centres will be modernised with smartphones and real-time data collection systems. The announcements were made during a felicitation ceremony held in Ayodhya Dham.
Govt restores CRCS-Sahara refund portal to expedite claims of genuine depositors
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) The Ministry of Cooperation announced on Tuesday that it has restored the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS)-Sahara refund portal to expedite the claims of genuine depositors of Sahara through a secure, transparent and online mechanism. Till date, a total amount of Rs 9,267 crore has been refunded to 41,56,711 depositors directly into their Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts. Approximately 20 lakh applications are still remaining for processing through the CRCS-Sahara Refund Portal. With the portal now restored, verification and refund processing of these pending applications has resumed, the ministry said. The functioning of the Sahara cooperative societies was affected in November 2025 after their premises were sealed due to certain matters disconnected to the Sahara societies. The Societies also faced operational and administrative constraints, including outstanding dues related to hardware and Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMCs), renewal of essential IT infrastructure and licenses, and human-resource and other administrative issues. Collectively, these factors disrupted the systems required for verification and processing of refund claims. The Ministry of Cooperation played a pivotal role in addressing the administrative, financial, operational and technology-related impediments of the Sahara Societies affecting the refund mechanism. Through sustained institutional intervention and coordination with stakeholders, including the officials and Authorities of the Govt of Uttar Pradesh, the CRCS facilitated resolution of the hurdles relating to essential systems, infrastructure and administrative functioning, enabling restoration of the portal and its associated verification systems. This has restarted the processing of legitimate dues of genuine depositors of the Sahara Group cooperative societies, namely, Sahara Credit Cooperative Society Ltd, Lucknow; Saharayn Universal Multipurpose Society Ltd, Bhopal; Humara India Credit Cooperative Society Ltd, Kolkata; and Stars Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd, Hyderabad, the statement said. The refund process is being administered by the CRCS through the CRCS-Sahara Refund Portal, ensuring that the entire mechanism remains transparent, digital, paperless and verification-based. The dedicated online portal, launched by the Government on 18 July 2023, enables depositors to submit refund applications without physical paperwork, making the process accessible and convenient while maintaining a clear digital trail. Claims are processed through Aadhaar e-KYC and by matching depositor, membership and account details with data provided by the respective societies. Deposit certificates or receipts and other prescribed documents are scrutinised in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) approved under the Supreme Court-directed monitoring mechanism. Upon successful verification, eligible refund amounts are credited directly to the depositors Aadhaar-seeded bank account. Depositors are advised to use only the official CRCS-Sahara Refund Portal (https://mocrefund.crcs.gov.in) for submission of fresh claims and the Resubmission portal (https://mocresubmit.crcs.gov.in) for rectification of errors in submitted claims, whenever communicated and to follow the prescribed process and document requirements while submitting or re-submitting their claims. This will help ensure timely verification and protect applicants from unauthorised channels or misleading claims, the statement added.
Film Team of Hanuman Ansh Meets Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to Discuss Spiritual Themes
The Hanuman Ansh film team meets CM Yogi Adityanath, showcasing spiritual themes and potential film opportunities in Uttar Pradesh. Film Team of Hanuman Ansh Meets Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to Discuss Spiritual Themes
6 UP students pay Rs 2.5 lakh for vandalising Meghalaya homestay, HC quashes FIR
Shillong, Sep 8: The Meghalaya High Court has quashed an FIR against six students from Uttar Pradesh, accused of vandalising a homestay here, after they paid Rs 2.06 lakh as compensation, with two of them also directed to pay Rs 25,000 each and perform six days of community service, officials said on Tuesday. The order [] The post 6 UP students pay Rs 2.5 lakh for vandalising Meghalaya homestay, HC quashes FIR first appeared on Highland Post .
Meet Monika Arya, who fought for education and now helps tribal children
Monika Aryas journey from a village in Uttar Pradesh to working with tribal children in Jharkhand is rooted in her own interrupted education. After facing family resistance to college and spending nearly 12 years away from formal studies, she returned to complete her MSc. In 2021, she founded Sambhav Trust in Khunti, focusing on education, child protection, scholarships, career guidance and safe migration to help vulnerable children remain in school and build better futures.
Delhi building collapse: Contractor held, CM announces aid
New Delhi: A labour contractor has been apprehended from Kasganj in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the collapse of a five-storey building in Delhis Satya Niketan that left seven people dead, as investigators scrutinised construction and repair work at the building and a rent agreement that reportedly disclaimed liability for tenant casualty, police said on 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 .
Yogi Adityanath Announces Increased Honorarium for Anganwadi Workers in Ayodhya
CM Yogi Adityanath raises honorarium for Anganwadi workers and assistants, enhancing benefits and support for families in Uttar Pradesh. Yogi Adityanath Announces Increased Honorarium for Anganwadi Workers in Ayodhya
Uttar Pradesh may spoil Indias sugar party in 2026-27 season
The northern States production may remain stagnant at 9 million tonnes on lower coverage and earlier start to the crushing season
Sar tan se juda slogan challenges Indias sovereignty, integrity: HC
UP judge who awarded 23 death sentences in 123 days alleges threat after case files taken away
Textile sector to become UP's new industrial strength: CM Adityanath
Inaugurating the UP Textile Conclave in Lucknow on Tuesday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the textile industry would become the state's new industrial strength
Deoria: New success story of Eastern UP
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) A labour contractor who was overseeing repairs in the ill-fated Satya Niketan PG buildings basement was arrested by Delhi Police from Kasganj in Uttar Pradesh while three members of the family that owned the building were sent to judicial custody and police custody for varying periods, an official said on Tuesday. Labour contractor Sanoj was apprehended in Kasganj and is being brought to Delhi for examination, the police said. Initial questioning of Sanoj revealed that on the day of the building collapse, the basement floor was being repaired as the waste was getting accumulated during rainy season for the past eight to 10 days, said the police, adding that the Ground Floor of the building was being repaired for extension for commercial purpose. Meanwhile, the building owner Urmila, 75, and her retired husband Hariram, 81, were produced in court which sent them to 14 days of judicial custody. Their son Mahesh was sent to police custody for two days, said an official. The police said that during questioning, Mahesh told interrogators that he used to manage the maintenance of the building on behalf of his parents. They had given the building on lease to the PG Operators Hostel Daze in August 2025. Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday that the civic agency will demolish a dilapidated building next to the site of the ill-fated paying guest (PG) building that collapsed in Satya Niketan, killing seven people two days ago. Sharing information about the plan to pull down the unsafe structure, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) on social media platform X on Tuesday said, On the instructions of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has been directed to demolish the dilapidated building adjoining the accident site in the interest of public safety. The belongings of students inside the building are being safely removed by Delhi Fire Service personnel in a systematic manner. All students and local residents are requested to cooperate with the authorities, the CMO added. The demolition order comes in the backdrop of the strict action of suspending five civic officials responsible for checking illegal construction in the colony located close to Delhi University's South Campus in Dhaula Kuan. The five-storey building, known as 'Hostel Daze', was operating as a boys' PG, and several students were staying there when the incident took place around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, in which seven people were killed, the police said.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath meets Ram Temple Trust CEO during Ayodhya visit
Digital Desk | Ayodhya, Sep 8 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday met the newly appointed first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra (retd) and other members of the temple body during his visit to the city. CM Adityanath, along with CEO Mishra and others, also performed worship of 'Ram Lalla' at the temple. Earlier on Tuesday, Mishra had taken charge as the CEO of the Ram Temple Trust. Yogi Adityanath was in Ayodhya to honour Anganwadi workers. He also announced the launch of several schemes for the Anganwadi workers. Addressing reporters earlier in the day, Air Marshal Mishra (retd) had spoken about the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister's visit. The Chief Minister will arrive in the afternoon. He is coming to Ayodhya for official work and will certainly visit the temple for darshan. As the residents of Ayodhya and the Shri Ram Temple have always welcomed the Chief Minister during all his visits, we will welcome him in the same manner this time as well, he had said. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust appointed the veteran IAF officer as the CEO of the Ram Temple Trust earlier this month. He was selected for the top post from the pool of more than 5,000 prospective candidates. The appointment was approved during a high-profile meeting of the Trust on September 2, which considered the recommendations of the search committee constituted to select the temple's first CEO. The CEO will have his hands full with numerous tasks, as he will be the point person for making the administration and financial management of the temple more organised and robust. Temple management, security, staff administration, devotee facilities, and coordination among various departments and agencies will be among his primary responsibilities. Apart from the former IAF officer Jeetendra Mishra, Mahesh Bhagchandka, Madan Mohan Pandey, and Nirmala Yadav were appointed as the new trustees, filling three vacant positions within the temple body. Swami Govind Dev Giri has been entrusted with the role of General Secretary, while Mahesh Bhagchandka took charge as the Temple trust Treasurer.
Shahjahanpur: A district now on move
Asutosh Biswas assumes charge as Head of Project at NTPC Kayamkulam
He has over three decades of experience in the power sector, and was previously Chief General Manager (Operation and Maintenance) at NTPC Unchahar in Uttar Pradesh
19 child labourers rescued from Bengalurus Yeshwanthpur APMC market after CM Shivakumar's visit
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 8 (IANS) As many as 19 child labourers, including children from Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Karnataka, were rescued from shops at the APMC Market in Yeshwanthpur following directions from Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday. The operation was launched after the Chief Minister visited the APMC Market within the limits of RMC Yard Police Station this morning and interacted with farmers, labourers and traders. During his visit, members of the public brought to his notice that children were allegedly being employed at some shops. Following the Chief Ministers directions, five special teams comprising Assistant Commissioners of Police, Police Inspectors of the North Division and Labour Inspectors were formed under the guidance of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, North Division, to conduct an operation at the market. The teams subsequently rescued 19 child labourers from the APMC Market. Of them, 13 were from Bihar, including 12 boys and one girl; two were from West Bengal; two from Uttar Pradesh; and one each from Rajasthan and Karnataka. Police said four cases have been registered at RMC Yard Police Station against shop owners who allegedly employed child labourers. The cases have been filed under provisions of the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act and the Juvenile Justice Act. Further investigation is underway. In addition, five cases have been registered against shop owners under the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, and investigations have been taken up. Separately, 10 children found working on the roadside were also rescued and produced before the Child Welfare Committee, Bengaluru, for further necessary action. The operation was conducted under the guidance of Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh, IPS, and Joint Commissioner of Police (West) C. Vamshi Krishna, IPS. It was led by DCP, North Division, B.S. Nemagouda, IPS, with the assistance of Yeshwanthpur Sub-Division ACP Renuka Prasad B.Y., eight police inspectors, seven labour inspectors and other police personnel. The police said the operation was aimed at preventing the employment of children and ensuring their safety and rehabilitation. CM D.K. Shivakumar had earlier directed the police to arrest, by the evening, those who employed children and those who sent them to work. He warned that if immediate action was not taken, the concerned Circle Inspector, Dy SP, ACP and DCP, along with other police officials, would be suspended.
Mafia controlled supply of nutritious food to 'Anganwadis' before 2017: CM Yogi in Ayodhya
Digital Desk | Ayodhya, Sep 8 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that under the erstwhile Samajwadi Party (SP) government, the supply of nutritious food to Anganwadi centres in the state was controlled by 'Mafias'. CM Adityanath made the remark while was attending an event to honour Anganwadi workers in Ayodhya. The Chief Minister announced several schemes for Anganwadi workers in the state, including an annual health coverage through a cashless insurance scheme worth Rs 5 lakh. The monthly honorarium for Anganwadi workerswhich had previously been increased to cover an 8-month periodis now being raised to Rs. 12,000 per month. The honorarium for Anganwadi helpers is now being increased to Rs. 6,000, he said, adding that smartphones will also be provided to all workers. Stating that Anganwadi centres are now technologically equipped, CM Aditynath said: I still remember the situation of Anganwadi centres nine years back. They were worn-out, disorganised. Proper food didn't reach the centres, leading to disrepute of the Anganwadi staff. This cheating was carried out by the then government, he said while alleging that the nutritious food meant for the Anganwadi centres was controlled by 'Mafias' back then. Targeting the SP, he added, The reach of the Mafia was such that it could influence any system. No body could dare speak before it. As a result, the Anganwadi centres were not taken care of. There were complains that it didn't get nutritious food on time. The centres had to bear the consequences of somebody's else's actions. He alleged that the previous SP government and the mafia ogether destroyed the system due to which Anganwadi workers were held responsible. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comparison of Anganwadi women to that of Lord Krishna's foster mother 'Yashoda' in 2014, the UP CM said: In order to show respect towards your work, I have come to start these schemes from Ayodhya, the sacred land of Lord Ram. The Chief Minister further claimed that before 2017, the Anganwadi centres in the state lacked basic facilities, saying: The then government lacked sympathy, money went into the hands of mafias, and as a result the Anganwadi centres remained worn-out. CM Adityanath asserted that his government has given an organised look to more than 70,000 Anganwadi centres in the state. We have asked to ensure separate infrastructure for each Anganwadi centre in the state for a healthy childhood, he said, adding that these centres will be the foundation for PM Modi's 'Viksit Bharat' vision. Moreover, the Chief Minister also spoke about the development in Ayodhya under the BJP-led government. Ten years back, there was no electricity, roads, cleanliness or any other facility in Ayodhya. There was anarchy all around, he claimed. Yogi Adityanath alleged that before the BJP came to power in the state, electricity was controlled by the syndicate in Uttar Pradesh. Further, he accused Samajwadi Party of opposing the developmental works carried out by the BJP in the temple town, saying: They (SP) were against the construction of roads, railway station and even airport in Ayodhya dham. Referring to the SP as opposed to development, he accused the party as well as the Congress of opposing the construction of the Ram Temple.
12,000 Honorarium, 5 Lakh Healthcare: UP CM Yogis Big Announcement for Anganwadi Workers
With Uttar Pradesh gearing up for another election, the government under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a slew of benefits for Anganwadi workers and helpers. These include a hike in their monthly honorarium and increased coverage for healthcare needs. While announcing
Yogi Adityanath Offers Prayers at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the historic Ram Mandir in Ayodhya to offer prayers and review ongoing developmental projects in the holy city.
How Uttar Pradesh is bringing Gen Z into cow protection
The PM-SETU initiative highlights the approved development of ITI clusters in states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Telangana. Meanwhile, the Delhi Police is set to submit a chargesheet regarding the tragic death of a Manipuri musician. In international news, China expresses its support for India's leadership at the upcoming BRICS Summit, while Defence Minister Rajnath Singh embarks on a visit to Sri Lanka.
India Completes Dedicated Freight Corridor Network After 20 Years As PM Modi Launches 3 New Sections
Nearly two decades after the project was approved, Indias Dedicated Freight Corridor network is now fully operational. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has dedicated the three remaining sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, completing the 1,506-km WDFC. Combined with the 1,337-km Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor, India now has a 2,843-km dedicated freight network. The WDFC connects Dadri in Uttar Pradesh with JNPT near Mumbai and is designed for electric double-stack container operations. High-rise overhead wires allow two containers to be carried one above the other on freight trains. The dedicated network is expected to move goods faster, support more cargo per train, reduce logistics costs and free up conventional railway tracks for additional passenger and freight services.
DIKSHA: Digital education to every classroom in UP
PM-SETU approves Rs 735.70 crore plans for ITI clusters in Rajasthan, UP, Telangana
The National Steering Committee under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) has approved Strategic Investment Plans worth Rs 735.70 crore for three ITI clusters in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Telangana, taking the scheme's total sanctioned investment to Rs 2,171 crore across nine ITI clusters.
Hardoi: another example of balanced growth under Yogi Adityanath
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Uttar Pradesh: Former Minister Mohsin Raza Appointed Chairman of State Minority Commission
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Lokmata Ahilyabai Matrushakti Yatra: Scheme overview
Yogis UP finds new development partner in Japan
Western Freight Corridor to cut logistics cost to 7 pc; help India compete with China: Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the completed Western Dedicated Freight Corridor could bring Indias logistics costs down to around 7%, helping it compete with China. The 1,600-km corridor will connect Uttar Pradesh with JNPT and sharply reduce freight transit times.
'Naraz Fufa ji' now has work, says Modi after inaugurating freight corridor
Vadodara, Sep 08: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday slammed those who question his governments development record, once again calling them as Naraz Fufa (angry uncle). Speaking at the NaMo for Viksit Bharat programme in Gujarats Vadodara, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for Rs 35,000 crore development projects, Modi said the country's work culture has transformed over the last 12 years after the BJP came to power. The projects include a 2,800-kilometre dedicated freight corridor, which Modi called a historic achievement for the 21st century. Taking a swipe at those who would question the utility of the corridor project, Modi said, One Naraz Fufa ji will say: What will the truck drivers do? Naraz Fufa now has work, he said, without naming Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. After 2014, India built 50,000 modern rail coaches but the previous (Congress) regime could not build even 50,000 toilets in 10 years, Modi said. Modi inaugurated three key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, connecting Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Navi Mumbai with Dadri in Uttar Pradesh, marking completion of the project. Dedicated freight corridors are the lifeline of a fast-developing India. Indias transformation is accelerating because of this modern freight network, Modi said. Earlier, passenger and goods trains had to run on the same tracks, slowing down both passenger travel and freight movement but the Dedicated Freight Corridor has changed this, he said. After 2014, with your blessings, when I reached Delhi, and as soon as we arrived there, we began accelerating this project. Work on the 2,800 km dedicated freight corridors has been completed today, he said. Today, the Eastern and Western Freight Corridors are becoming the main backbone of the country's trade and business, Modi said. The 2,800-km long Dedicated Freight Corridor a testament to how the country's work culture has transformed over the past 12 years, Modi said. The idea for this Dedicated Freight Corridor began in 2004. In 2006, a special company was established to carry out this work, and until 2014, files just kept shuffling from one place to another. Unfortunately, even these files weren't fortunate enough to get a dedicated corridor. The files would get stuck, hang around and wander aimlessly, Modi said. Modi took a swipe at Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' initiative, saying youngsters would stand with the truth and not be misled by what he termed Jhooth ki Goonj (echo of lies). At every nook and corner, you will find people who will try to mislead you through 'Jooth Ki Goonj', but today's youth will stand with the truth, the PM said. 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' is a student-dialogue campaign launched by the Congress, under which programmes are being organised in various cities across the country. Through the campaign, the Opposition party is attempting to corner the ruling BJP on issues such as exam question paper leaks, costly education, irregularities in government recruitment and unemployment. The prime minister said the youth could see how focused the government was on working across sectors, including solar, wind, hydro and nuclear energy. Modi also urged the youth to develop expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The youth of the country have to become experts in AI, and we want our youth to excel in the field, he added. Modi flagged off freight train services from New Sanand, New Makarpura, New Umbergaon and New JNPT in Navi Mumbai. He also flagged off a passenger train service between Tanda Road and Vadodara.
On-duty woman constable dies after rifle goes off inside Kaushambi police station
Lucknow tops Clean Air Survey as 15 other UP cities makes the cut
Uttar Pradesh's continuous efforts to promote clean air have achieved significant national success. Under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state has demonstrated its strong presence in the country by performing exceptionally well ...
BJP govt restored investor confidence in UP; no room for mafia: Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh has seen a significant shift towards lawfulness since 2017, prioritizing safety and stability. Committed to fostering an integrated textile value chain, the state has attracted Rs 50 lakh crore in investment over nearly a decade. This progress has resulted in job opportunities for over 65 lakh youth, bolstered by a strengthened MSME sector and new textile projects initiated by the government.
Uttar Pradeshs Transformation: CM Yogi Highlights Investment and Employment at Textile Conclave
CM Yogi Adityanath emphasizes Uttar Pradeshs shift from crime to investment and development at the Textile Conclave 2026 in Lucknow. Uttar Pradeshs Transformation: CM Yogi Highlights Investment and Employment at Textile Conclave
'One District, One Mafia' had become UP's identity before 2017, says CM Yogi
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 8 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said the situation in the state before 2017 was marked by poor law and order, widespread criminal activities, and the dominance of mafia elements, with 'One District, One Mafia' becoming its identity. Addressing the two-day 'UP Textile Conclave-2026', the Chief Minister welcomed entrepreneurs, investors, exporters, traditional weavers, handloom operators, industry representatives, and young people associated with the textile sector. First of all, I extend a heartfelt welcome and greetings to all the distinguished entrepreneurs, investors and exporters from the textile sector across the country, as well as traditional weavers, handloom operators, all the dignitaries and young friends who see their future in this sector, he said. Highlighting Uttar Pradesh's long-standing textile traditions, the Chief Minister said the state's textile heritage had historical links with India's cultural and economic development. He said that when gifts of clothing were presented by the King of Kashi at Yudhishthira's Rajasuya Yagya, ancient texts such as the Mahabharata made references to silk and pure cotton garments. Also referring to the period of Lord Ram's exile, he said religious scriptures mention Mata Janaki receiving divine garments at a sage's ashram. The textiles produced in India, particularly those made in Uttar Pradesh, were not only in demand in India but also in markets around the world, he said. If you look at Roman culture or Greek culture, there was a huge demand there as well for these textiles made in India and Uttar Pradesh. This means that the tradition of sending these products from here to other places existed even then, the Chief Minister said. He also highlighted several major textile and manufacturing centres across the state, including Varanasi's silk sarees, Bhadohi's carpets, Lucknow's chikankari, and Kanpur's textile, leather, and industrial manufacturing ecosystem. CM Adityanath also mentioned Agra's footwear and allied manufacturing sector, Sitapur's textile manufacturing capabilities, and Meerut's sports goods industry and the potential for technical textiles. These are not merely textile clusters of Uttar Pradesh. They represent different facets of Uttar Pradesh's textile heritage and industrial capabilities. These different facets visible across different regions draw our attention to the potential of the textile sector in Uttar Pradesh, he said. Recalling the situation in Uttar Pradesh before 2017, Adityanath claimed the state's law and order situation was in disarray and alleged that mafia groups had established parallel systems of governance in several districts. Friends, what the situation in Uttar Pradesh was like before 2017 is not hidden from anyone. Law and order in the state was in disarray, he said. In every district, a parallel government run by the mafia operated. In other words, 'One District, One Mafia' had become the identity of Uttar Pradesh. Across the state, the industries of murder, extortion, illegal occupation, goon tax, and kidnapping were flourishing. Professional mafias and goons operated their own system parallel to the government, he claimed. He further alleged that the prevailing environment had affected the safety of women, traders and potential investors. At that time, neither daughters were safe, nor traders were safe. Investors would come from outside with dreams of doing business and return with a slip of paper from the mafia demanding payment, Adityanath claimed. The Chief Minister also alleged that festivals and celebrations could not be conducted peacefully because of frequent disturbances and riots. No festival or celebration could be held peacefully. In other words, disturbances would begin before the festivities. Across the state, there would be a major riot every third day, with the entire state engulfed in the flames of riots. Major riots took place in Bareilly, Kosi Kalan in Mathura, Muzaffarnagar and Saharanpur on a large scale, he said. He said prolonged curfews and the closure of educational institutions and markets had a direct impact on economic activity. Curfews would remain in place for months. Schools and colleges would be closed. If there was a curfew, the markets would remain closed, and if the markets remained closed, business would inevitably come to a standstill. People could not even leave their homes. And when such a situation exists, the economy cannot move forward. A perception had taken hold, the Chief Minister said. He said Uttar Pradesh had also acquired a negative perception because of poor infrastructure and inadequate lighting in several areas. I always mention this point: before 2017, Uttar Pradesh had come to be perceived as a place where, once the roads became bad and darkness began as soon as evening arrived, you could assume that you had entered the borders of Uttar Pradesh. This was the situation in Uttar Pradesh before 2017, he said.
What Is 'Orwellian Dystopia'? Why Allahabad HC Said Uttar Pradesh Could Become One
The Allahabad High Court recently used a strong term while cancelling the National Security Act (NSA) detention of a student activist Akriti Chaudhary. The court warned if the government officials will use their power in such wrong way then one day
UPTET Certificate 2026 Released for Qualified Candidates
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the UPTET Certificate 2026 for candidates who have successfully qualified in the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026. The certificates were issued on September 7, 2026, following the declaration
Video From Moradabad Falsely Shared as One of Satya Niketan Building Collapse
The video shows a building which collapsed amid heavy rain in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad, with no loss of life.
Uttar Pradesh, Bihar Plan New Interstate Bus Routes As States Review 25 Existing Services
What Is The Endpoint Of Jat Politics In Uttar Pradesh?
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 8 (IANS) A fresh political controversy erupted on Tuesday, a day after an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) team examined a nearly 20-foot-deep well discovered during debris removal at the site where a mosque was demolished inside the Saharanpur Collectorate premises. The inspection was carried out on Monday to ascertain the age, nature and possible historical significance of the structure, which was discovered beneath the debris at the site on Sunday. ASI Assistant Archaeological Officer Manoj Kumar Yadav, who arrived in Saharanpur from Lucknow to examine the structure, inspected the site and stated that the materials visible at the location were part of the effort to establish its historical character. According to Yadav, the structure appears to resemble architectural features associated with the late-medieval period in the North and Central Ganga Valley. The well has been constructed using Lakhauri bricks and lime-surki, materials that were commonly used in structures from earlier periods. Based on the bricks, construction pattern and techniques observed at the site, officials have estimated that the structure could be around 200 to 250 years old. However, Yadav said that a definitive assessment would require further examination, as debris inside the structure has prevented complete verification and clear historical evidence is still being investigated. The discovery has also led to speculation over whether the structure could have any connection with the Shahjahan period or whether it may have formed part of a temple or another religious site in the past. However, Yadav cautioned against arriving at such historical conclusions without adequate archaeological evidence and said that the available material would need to be examined before establishing the exact history of the structure. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Brijesh Pathak, speaking to reporters, said: We will maintain law and order in Uttar Pradesh. Since the matter is before the court, it would not be appropriate to comment on it. The courts always keep options open. We are committed to maintaining law and order in Uttar Pradesh. Minister Narendra Kashyap said the Samajwadi Party should take note of the discovery of the well at the location where the mosque had stood and consider the circumstances surrounding the structure before questioning the demolition. Speaking to IANS, Kashyap said, Akhilesh Yadav should also look at the situation after the mosque was demolished. A well was found at the site where the mosque had been built. Wells have historically been one of the oldest ways of providing water to people. The well was filled in, and the mosque was built over it, and the mosque was constructed forcibly. Its demolition, carried out by following due legal procedure, should now not be questioned by Akhilesh Yadav. Kashyap further maintained that the demolition was carried out in accordance with the legal process and argued that the discovery of the well provided additional context to the dispute over the site. He said the matter should not be viewed separately from the legal proceedings that preceded the demolition. Minister O.P. Rajbhar also reacted to the discovery and said the developments at the site were revealing further details. It has now been confirmed that the mosque was demolished following the court's order. Now, when the well is being inspected, things are being revealed, he said.
UPSSSC Computer Operator Recruitment 2026: Apply for 12 Posts by September 28
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has opened the online application process for Computer Operator Grade A and Assistant Computer Operator posts. The recruitment drive aims to fill 12 vacancies in the computer cadre of the Advocate Generals Office in Uttar Pradesh.Eligible...
UPTET 2026 Certificate Released: Key Dates and Download Instructions
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the UPTET 2026 Certificate. Candidates who applied for the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test can now check their results. The application period ran from March 27 to May 3, 2026, with the exam conducted on July 2, 3, and 4, 2026. Important dates regarding application fees, correction deadlines, and result announcements are detailed in the article. Additionally, instructions for downloading the UPTET Result are provided, ensuring candidates can easily access their scores. For further information, including eligibility criteria and application procedures, read the full article.
'Orwellian Dystopia: Allahabad High Court SLAMS Noida DM Medha Roopam Over Students NSA Detention
The Allahabad High Court has quashed the National Security Act detention of 25-year-old Delhi University graduate Aakriti Chaudhary in connection with the April 2026 Noida workers protest. The court ordered her immediate release from NSA detention and criticised Gautam Buddha Nagar DM Medha Roopam, calling the invocation of the NSA arbitrary and vague and her conduct worthy of derision. The court said police material lacked credible evidence and noted that no WhatsApp message or video was produced to show Chaudhary incited violence, stone-pelting or arson. The court awarded her Rs 5 lakh compensation, to be recovered from the salaries of responsible officials. It also held that Medha Roopam violated her oath of allegiance and warned against actions that could turn Uttar Pradesh into an Orwellian dystopia.
UPTET-2026 Certificates Now Available for Successful Candidates
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission has released certificates for candidates who passed the UPTET-2026. Candidates can easily access their certificates online by entering their roll number and date of birth. The results, announced on August 26, showed a significant number of successful candidates at both primary and upper primary levels. Additionally, the Commission is making these certificates available through DigiLocker for added convenience. This achievement marks an important milestone for candidates pursuing careers in education.
Delhi-NCR to see light rain, partly cloudy skies as humidity stays high
The southwest monsoon remains active over several parts of the country. The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and other regions on Tuesday
NHRC directs states, UTs to ensure anti-snake venom availability in snakebite-prone areas
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sept 8 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), taking cognizance of two separate cases involving deaths following snakebites on Tuesday, has issued directions to strengthen systems for the prevention and treatment of snakebite incidents. A Bench of the NHRC, headed by Member Priyank Kanoongo, directed all States and Union Territories to ensure adequate availability of Anti-Snake Venom (ASV) in remote and snakebite-prone areas to facilitate timely and life-saving treatment for victims. The Commission also directed the States and UTs to identify high-risk areas, compile empirical data on snakebite incidents and ensure adequate healthcare and emergency medical infrastructure in such locations. The Bench further stressed the need to review infrastructure and prescribed safety standards at tribal ashram shalas and other residential hostels, particularly those located in remote and forested areas. It said such facilities must have adequate beds and cots, sufficient wardens and staff, safe sleeping arrangements, secure campuses and immediate access to emergency medical assistance for children residing there. The directions were issued while the Commission considered two separate cases. The first case concerns the deaths of three tribal girl students following a snakebite at a tribal residential school hostel in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. The incident raised serious concerns regarding hostel infrastructure and the availability of basic facilities. The second case relates to the death of a snakebite victim in Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly following a delay in making Anti-Snake Venom available for treatment. The Commission has sought Action Taken Reports from the concerned authorities within the stipulated time. Earlier, on August 3, a 41-year-old woman and her 13-year-old daughter reportedly died of snakebites, while her 18-year-old son was injured in an alleged attack by a venomous snake in Triveni Colony, Bakhtawarpur. The incident reportedly occurred while the family was sleeping at their home. Meanwhile, snakebite cases had risen across Gautam Budh Nagar this year, with the district recording 115 cases between Jan and July, including 57 venomous bites, health department data shows. More than 47 per cent of the total cases are from July, when 55 people were bitten by snakes, including 30 venomous ones, making it the highest monthly tally so far. In 2025, the district has recorded 143 cases till Aug.
Delhi-NCR to see partly cloudy skies, light rain; humidity to remain high
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast generally cloudy weather with light rain or drizzle in Delhi on Tuesday. The national capital is likely to witness partly cloudy skies on September 9 and 10, while another spell of light rain may occur from September 11. Humidity is expected to remain relatively high during the period. The weather department has not issued any warning for Delhi for the coming days. In Noida, partly cloudy conditions are likely to prevail from September 8 to 13. Maximum temperatures are expected to remain between 34 and 35 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is likely to stay around 26 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels could rise as high as 90 per cent. No weather warning has been issued for the city. Gurugram is also likely to experience partly cloudy weather from September 8 to 12, with maximum temperatures ranging from 31 to 33 degrees Celsius. On September 13, the maximum temperature is expected to be around 32 degrees Celsius, with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers possible. Humidity may reach 90 per cent, though no weather warning has been issued. Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon remains active over several parts of the country. The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and other regions on Tuesday. The IMD has warned of heavy rain and thunderstorms across 17 states and Union Territories, including Bihar, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Wind speeds could reach 65-70 kmph in some areas. The weather department has forecast heavy rainfall in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and western Uttar Pradesh until September 13. Uttar Pradesh may receive rain between September 9 and 13, while Rajasthan could witness rainfall on September 12 and 13. Uttarakhand is likely to continue experiencing monsoon activity, while Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh may receive rain during September 8-13.
UP CM Yogi to honour Anganwadi workers in Ayodhya today
Digital Desk | Ayodhya, Sep 8 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will attend a state-level ceremony in Ayodhya on Tuesday to honour Anganwadi workers and helpers. Around 12,000 to 15,000 Anganwadi workers and helpers from across the Ayodhya division are expected to participate in the event. Around 2,000 participants each are likely to attend from Ambedkar Nagar, Amethi, Barabanki, Sultanpur, Basti and Gonda, according to officials. The programme at the Government Inter College ground will be telecast across Uttar Pradesh, allowing people in different districts to follow the state-level ceremony. After attending the event, the Chief Minister is scheduled to visit Hanumangarhi and the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya. District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi said the departmental minister and public representatives will also participate in the programme. Women associated with Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and engaged in ration distribution activities are also expected to take part in the event. Tripathi clarified that similar programmes will be organised simultaneously in every district of Uttar Pradesh, while the main state-level ceremony will be held in Ayodhya in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Extensive arrangements have been made for the programme, with officials working to ensure that all necessary preparations are completed ahead of the Chief Minister's visit. Taking to X, the Chief Minister said that the programme would recognise the contributions of Anganwadi workers, helpers, meritorious children and outstanding supervisors, while appointment letters would also be distributed to newly appointed Anganwadi workers and helpers. In the beloved city of Maryada Purushottam Lord Shri Ram, Ayodhya Ji, anganwadi workers, helpers, meritorious children, and outstanding supervisors will be honoured, and appointment letters will be distributed to newly appointed anganwadi workers and helpers, CM Yogi said. This journey of prosperity through labour and empowerment through service will infuse new energy into the creation of a 'Viksit Uttar Pradesh', he added. The Chief Minister also highlighted another major event scheduled in the state, saying that the two-day 'UP Textile Conclave-2026' will begin in Lucknow on Tuesday. He said important initiatives would be launched as part of efforts to develop Uttar Pradesh into a global hub for the textile industry. The 'UP Tex Mitra' portal, along with schemes to promote the welfare of weavers, skill development, investment, and entrepreneurship, will connect the state's rich textile heritage to modern capabilities, CM Yogi added.
Rahul Gandhi to begin two-day Rae Bareli visit today
Digital Desk | Rae Bareli, Sep 8 (IANS) Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is set to arrive in his parliamentary constituency of Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday for a two-day visit. During his visit, Gandhi will chair a meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA). During this, he is scheduled to review ongoing development works and take stock of the situation in flood-affected areas. Officials said preparations have been made to present a detailed update on the progress of various government development schemes, along with pending cases and issues requiring attention during the DISHA meeting. A department-wise report is also being prepared on the action taken so far on directions issued during the previous meeting. The previous DISHA meeting was chaired by Amethi MP Kishori Lal Sharma. Apart from reviewing development-related matters, Gandhi is expected to visit flood-affected areas in Shivgarh and Maharajganj during his two-day tour, sources said. He is likely to interact with residents in the affected areas, hear about the problems being faced by local people and assess the damage caused by the recent floods. Administrative officials are also compiling information from various departments so that the progress of development schemes and the status of pending matters can be placed before the meeting. Gandhi's visit comes as Rae Bareli continues to focus on development ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the state. His interaction with residents is expected to provide an opportunity to take direct feedback from people regarding the challenges they are facing. Earlier, Gandhi had visited Uttar Pradesh on a two-day tour on May 19 and 20. During that visit, he inaugurated a marriage hall constructed using funds from his Member of Parliament (MP) fund in Bachhrawan in Rae Bareli.
MP hooch tragedy: UP Police reject Lalitpur link to spurious liquor
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 8 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Police has rejected claims of a Lalitpur connection to the spurious liquor tragedy in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district, where methanol-laced hooch has claimed more than a dozen lives and left dozens of people hospitalised, saying there is currently no evidence to establish a link with illegal liquor production in Lalitpur. The clarification from the UP Police came after Sagar district police suggested that the toxic alcohol outbreak could have a Lalitpur connection. The tragedy in Sagar has resulted in multiple fatalities and dozens of hospitalisations, prompting the Madhya Pradesh government to suspend local excise and police personnel and order a high-level inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the sale and consumption of the spurious liquor. Lalitpur Police referred to a joint operation conducted on May 4, 2026, in which a gang allegedly involved in illicit liquor activities was arrested. The gang was reportedly led by Ravi Lakhera and Chandresh Lodhi and had links to districts in Madhya Pradesh. The accused already face gangster proceedings, according to Lalitpur Police. Lalitpur officials also pointed out that all 20 accused named in the FIR registered by Sagar Police are residents of Madhya Pradesh, with the exception of one person who has been residing locally for a long period. Lalitpur Additional Superintendent of Police Kalu Singh said, Accused Ravi Lakhera holds liquor shop licenses in MP, and several criminal cases related to liquor are registered against him in various police station areas of MP. He further said that in the case registered on September 6 at Banda police station under Crime No. 658/2026, all 20 named accused are residents of Madhya Pradesh. According to him, only one accused, Akash Rai, has been shown as a resident of Madawara in Lalitpur, but he has also been living in the Banda police station area for the past 10 years. Lalitpur officials maintained that no illegal spirit-based liquor is being manufactured in the district and urged Sagar Police to share any evidence that may have emerged during its investigation indicating a connection between Lalitpur and the Sagar tragedy. No illegal liquor of any kind is being produced anywhere in Lalitpur from spirit/chemicals, etc. If any facts connected to Lalitpur have emerged so far in the Sagar police investigation, they should certainly be shared with the Lalitpur police. The Lalitpur police and Excise team are jointly continuing action against the production and sale of illegal liquor, ASP Kalu Singh stated. The clarification came after Sagar district Superintendent of Police Anurag Sujaniya, speaking to the media on Sunday, said there was a strong possibility of a Lalitpur link to the spurious liquor that led to the deaths in villages of Banda tehsil. The statement was made just a few hours after reports of deaths began emerging from the affected villages. Sujaniya had cited the recent case involving the busting of a spurious liquor racket in Lalitpur. The Madhya Pradesh government had also officially circulated the same information to the media, referring to the suspected Lalitpur connection in the tragedy.
HC seeks UP response over licence issued in dead man
Lucknow: The Allahabad High Court has sought responses from the Centre and the Uttar Pradesh government on a PIL challenging the Aadhaar-based online system for issuing learning and driving licences after it was alleged that a learning licence was issued in the name of a deceased person. A Lucknow bench of Justice Rajan Roy and 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 .
Uttar Pradesh to set up mental health support cells in all universities and colleges
With the objective of providing students with a healthy, safe, and stress-free academic environment, a uniform Student Mental Health and Well-Being Policy will be prepared for all higher education institutions in the State
Minister Defends Mosque Action in Saharanpur, Criticizes Akhilesh Yadav
Uttar Pradesh Minister Narendra Kashyap defends mosque action in Saharanpur, accusing Akhilesh Yadav of playing politics of appeasement. Minister Defends Mosque Action in Saharanpur, Criticizes Akhilesh Yadav
Woman drug peddler held with smack
Key accused in transporters killing arrested
3 Nigerians jailed for running romance, gift fraud racket in Rae Bareli
Waste segregation, mechanised sweeping, green initiatives, electric push helps city score 198/200
FIR after man posing as IAS officers relative dupes woman constable of 16L
Jajmau Ganga bridge repairs to disrupt UnnaoKanpur traffic for over a month
Two students killed as pickup truck hits motorcycle in Gonda
Record 14 UP athletes make it to Asian Games squad
UP cricketers need stronger Ranji Trophy show: Shukla
Basti molasses exports generate USD 5L in forex
New generation must be global, tech-savvy, and rooted in Indian culture: Yogi
Jal Shakti minister orders post-monsoon repair of pipeline-dug rural roads
Education must shape character, not just literacy: Yogi
19,496 evacuated as UP steps up flood relief
UP, Bihar set to expand bus services
Dead persons Aadhaar used for learning licence, HC seeks reply
After Akash Anands demotion, Maya signals bigger role for younger nephew Ishan Anand
Blue making way into SPsofficial red & green colour
CM to fete anganwadi workers today
Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital begins testing for patients with symptoms of H1N1 swine flu
