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Road accident in UP's Siddharthnagar claims 3 lives, 24 left injured

Three people were killed and 24 sustained injuries after a bus fell into a drain while trying to avoid hitting a cyclist here on Friday evening, police said. The bus, which had 53 people on board, was on its way to Siddharthnagar from Balrampur. They said The incident occurred in the Dhebaruwa area of Siddharthnagar district. According to Superintendent of Police Prachi Singh, the driver lost control of the bus while trying to save a cyclist. However, the bus hit the cycle before falling into the drain near Chargahwa, police said. Two passengers, including a teenager, and the cyclist died in the accident, she said. Information regarding the accident was received at around 6 pm. The local police, with the help of locals, rescued the passengers trapped in the bus. "Three people, including a teenager, died in the accident which occurred when the driver tried to avoid hitting a cyclist," she said. The cyclist was identified as Mangni Ram, 50, a resident of Khurhuria, while the two ..

Uttar Pradesh eyes Rs 3,000 cr in seed production to boost cash crops

UP, with India's largest cultivable land area of 16.6 million hectares - over 80 per cent of which is irrigated - currently imports hybrid seeds primarily from Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh

Security enhanced at Bahraich hospital, two injured accused admitted

On October 17, two accused, Sarfaraz and Mohammad Talib were shot in the leg by Uttar Pradesh Police while trying to flee to Nepal

Asad Ahmed to Vikas Dubey: A look at high-profile encounters by UP Police

The arrest of five men, accused of fomenting communal tension and killing a 22-year-old man in Bahraich, following a gunfight with police that left two of them wounded, has brought back the spotlight on the encounters by the Uttar Pradesh Police under the Yogi Adityanath regime. Thursday's encounter grabbed national attention as it came in the backdrop of massive unrest and public outrage in Bahraich that saw violent clashes on Sunday allegedly over loud music being played outside a place of worship during a Durga Puja immersion procession. A local, Ram Gopal Mishra, part of the passing group, died of gunshot wounds in the ensuing violence, triggering vandalism and arson in the area with mobs torching several houses, shops, showrooms, hospitals and vehicles. But then, Uttar Pradesh isn't new to police encounters per se, though some have lingered in public memory longer than others due to varied reasons and often come under the scanner with BJP's political rivals alleging foul ...

Bahraich violence: 5 suspects held after encounter with UP police

Five suspects in the Bahraich violence case were arrested here Thursday after an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Police in which two of them suffered gunshot injuries, a senior official said. The accused were allegedly trying to flee to Nepal, which shares a border with Bahraich district in Uttar Pradesh, the officer said. "Five accused have been arrested," Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Amitabh Yash told a news channel. On the encounter, he said, "I have information of exchange of fire and gunshot injuries." Yash, also the chief of the Special Task Force of the Uttar Pradesh Police, said the Bahraich police, investigating the murder and subsequent violence, has already established the link of one of the accused in Nepal. Director General of Police (DGP) Prashant Kumar said those arrested have been identified as Mohammad Faheen, Mohammad Sarfaraz and Abdul Hameed, who are named accused in the FIR -- and two others Mohammad Taleem alias Sabloo and Mohammad .

Police nab UP teen for selling over 4,000 child pornography videos

Uttar Pradesh Police on Thursday apprehended a 17-year-old boy here for allegedly selling over 4,000 child pornography videos online, officials said. The accused, who earned a 30 per cent commission on each sale, obtained the videos through Telegram from a supplier named "Raj", police said. The matter came to light after the cyber police department in Gorakhpur received a tip-off from a volunteer organisation, they said. A police team launched a probe and seized the accused's mobile phone after nabbing him on Thursday, they added. During interrogation, the teenager admitted to using one Nekogram mobile application and Telegram to distribute the videos, said Senior Superintendent of Police Gaurav Grover. The SSP added, "The accused charged customers up to Rs 3,000 per video, with some videos priced as high as Rs 20,000. After receiving payment, he would send the majority of the funds to his supplier 'Raj'." Grover said an FIR has been lodged against the minor under relevant sectio

Internet services restored in Bahraich, police warn against rumours

Internet services were restored in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district on Thursday as local authorities continued to work towards restoring normalcy in and around Maharajganj where a 22-year-old man was killed in communal violence during a Durga idol immersion procession on Sunday, officials said. The police have also issued a stern warning against the spread of rumours, urging the residents to prioritise communal harmony amid the ongoing efforts to restore peace in the area. Additional Superintendent of Police Pavitra Mohan Tripathi said in a video message, "In relation to the incident in Maharajganj on October 13, false information is being spread on social media to disrupt communal harmony. Claims that the deceased was electrocuted, attacked with a sword, or had his nails pulled out are baseless." "The post-mortem report confirmed that the cause of death was gunshot wounds. No other fatalities occurred in this incident. We request everyone to ignore rumours and refrain from spreadi

Our govts reducing stubble burning, BJP-ruled states doing nothing: AAP

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday alleged that central government data reveals that stubble burning in BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh and Haryana are "major contributors" to air pollution in Delhi. The AAP governments in Delhi and Punjab are the only ones that are reducing pollution and providing relief to the people, party leader Jasmine Shah said in a statement on Wednesday. In the period between October 1-14, Shah claimed that in comparison to last year, there was a 27 per cent reduction in incidents of stubble burning in Punjab this year, while such incidents increased in BJP-ruled UP and Haryana. "From October 1 to 14, (according to) the data from the central government agency Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), 1,105 stubble burning incidents were reported in Punjab. This year, the number has reduced to 811, a 27 per cent decrease in stubble burning incidents in the state," he said. In Haryana, during the same period, there were 341 incidents last year, that increase

Israel envoy visits Ayodhya Ram temple; refers to UP's $1 trn economy goal

Israeli Ambassador Reuven Azar visited the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Wednesday and noted that Israel and India have preserved their ancient faith and culture for generations despite many challenges. The envoy visited the shrine before concluding his Uttar Pradesh trip during which he expressed solidarity with UP's ambition to become a USD 1 trillion economy and stressed that Israel also shared the same goal. "I am extremely honoured to have visited Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya. This holy place symbolises the rich spiritual heritage of India. I was deeply impressed by the devotion of the pilgrims and devotees who visited here. "The people of both Israel and India have preserved their ancient faith and culture for generations despite many challenges," Azar posted in Hindi on X on Wednesday evening. Accompanied by his wife Rachel, Azar also shared pictures and a video clip of his visit to the temple along with Champat Rai, the general secretary of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra and .

Hi-tech lost-and-found centres at Mahakumbh to help trace missing people

Prayagraj authorities are working on a hi-tech registration system with digital 'Khoya-paya' centres to reunite persons who go missing in the Kumbh Fair with their families or group, officials said on Wednesday. The Prayagraj Mela Authority and the Police Department are collaborating on establishing this innovative pilgrim registration system to curb missing cases in the fair, they said. Digital 'Khoya-paya' (lost-and-found) centres will be set up at Mahakumbh-2025, ensuring that all visitors -- especially children and the elderly -- are safe, and no one gets separated from their family or group, an officer said here. The initiative is a seamless blend of security, responsibility, and technology, promising to make the Maha Kumbh Mela a safe and memorable experience, the officer said. The high-tech lost-and-found centres will have digital registration for anyone who goes missing, allowing families and friends to locate them more easily. "Announcements will also be made at the centr

Cabinet okays railway ministry's multi-tracking project in Uttar Pradesh

The project is also expected to help railways increase freight capacity, with an estimated 28 million tonnes of freight augmentation projected

Uttar Pradesh Textile park nets investment proposals worth Rs 10,000 cr

Companies looking to set up units in the UP Textile Park spanning 1,162 acres include Reliance Industries, Arvind Mills, Vardhman and Ahuja Textile Mills, among others

UP to introduce harsh laws against spitting, contamination in food stalls

Yogi govt cracks down on food contamination with new ordinances. This follows disturbing incidents of individuals spitting or mixing urine in food, sparking outrage and public health concerns

Bahraich violence: Shops, vehicles torched; internet services suspended

Scores of people, some armed with sticks, walked along the cortege of a youth killed during a Durga procession here amid cries for justice from his family and others on Monday, a day of escalating tensions that saw shops being burnt and angry crowds walking the streets. The last rites of 22-year-old Ram Gopal Mishra, who died during the communal violence that broke out in Maharajganj area near Rehua Mansoor village in Mahsi tehsil on Sunday, were performed amid heavy police presence. About half a dozen people were injured in stone pelting and firing that followed after Mishra died. Police officials said the internet services have been suspended in Bahraich district as a precautionary measure. The sources confirmed three arrests in the case so far and added that a case has been registered against six identified and 24 unidentified persons for murder and other sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). About 30 people have been detained in connection with the unrest. Police said

Unrest amid Durga Puja festivities: 1 dead in UP; police attacked in Howrah

In UP, the victim died due to a gunfire incident as a clash broke out in Bahraich district between two groups over immersion of the idol of goddess Durga

Cong on SP's bypoll snub: Ticket discussions ongoing, possibilities ahead

Congress strategists on Sunday said discussions on ticket distribution are ongoing with the Samajwadi Party and there are "possibilities ahead", days after its ally declared candidates for six of the 10 Uttar Pradesh assembly seats where bypolls are scheduled. The SP had announced candidates for six of the 10 Uttar Pradesh assembly seats after the Congress lost the assembly polls in Haryana. The Congress has been demanding five seats in the bypolls for which the schedule is yet to be announced. Congress national general secretary and Uttar Pradesh in-charge, Avinash Pandey told PTI, "If the results do not meet our expectations, it is natural for disappointment to arise among our workers and leaders. However, we are committed to our objectives in UP - the era of jungle raj must come to an end." A Congress worker said the loss in Haryana has empowered the SP to declare candidates for six seats in the state. Despite this setback, Pandey emphasised that discussions regarding ticket ..

Realty projects worth Rs 7,200 crore get Uttar Pradesh govt approval

These realty projects will come up in the major towns of Noida, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Agra, Meerut, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Jhansi and Moradabad

Hindu side says Gyanvapi complex survey incomplete, seeks direction to ASI

Lawyers representing the Hindu side on Thursday furnished their submissions before a court here in response to the arguments put forth by the Muslim side in the Gyanvapi case two days ago. The Hindu side's plea had demanded a survey by the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) in the remaining parts of the Gyanvapi complex. Following the submissions, the court posted the hearing on October 16. Advocate Madan Mohan Yadav, who is representing the Hindu side, said he appeared before Civil Judge Senior Division Yughul Shambhu, and submitted that the survey done by the ASI in the Gyanvapi complex was incomplete. Yadav said the ASI was not in a position to furnish a correct report without excavation and therefore it should be ordered to conduct the excavation and survey the entire Gyanvapi complex. On October 8, the Muslim side -- Anjuman Intezamia Committee -- had presented its views on the petition. The lawyers then reportedly submitted before the court that when the Hindu side has app

UP bypolls: SP releases list of candidates for six Assembly seats

A day after declaration of assembly poll results of Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir, Samajwadi Party on Wednesday released a list of its candidates for six of ten assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, where bypolls are due later his year. The party has fielded Tej Pratap Yadav from Karhal, while it has given a ticket to Naseem Solanki from the Sisamu seat, Mustafa Siddiqui from Phulpur (Prayagraj), and Ajit Prasad from Milkipur (Ayodhya), the list issued here said. Shobhawai Verma and Jyodi Bind have given party tickets from Katehari and Majhwan seat respectively, it said. By-elections are set to be held in 10 assembly seats of the state -- Katehari (Ambedkar Nagar), Karhal (Mainpuri), Milkipur (Ayodhya), Meerapur (Muzaffarnagar), Ghaziabad, Majhawan (Mirzapur), Sisamau (Kanpur city), Khair (Aligarh), Phulpur (Prayagraj) and Kundarki (Moradabad). Nine of these seats, except Sisamau, fell vacant after its MLAs were elected as MPs in the Lok Sabha polls. In Sisamau, the bypoll is being hel

Blast at firecracker making unit in UP: Three police personnel suspended

Three police personnel were suspended on charges of negligence in connection with the blast at an illegal firecracker making unit at a house here, while the death toll in the incident climbed to three, police said on Tuesday. An FIR has been lodged at the Tarabganj police station. The explosion had taken place at the house of Mohammad Farooq in Ragadganj village on Monday when some people were making firecrackers inside. Superintendent of Police Vineet Jaiswal said that one of the injured identified as Ayaaz Mohammad alias Toofan (17) died during treatment late on Monday in Lucknow, taking the toll in the incident to three. Two persons identified as Akash (15) and Lallu (30) had died earlier. Based on the complaint of Sub-Inspector Subhash Vishvkarma an FIR has been lodged at Tarabganj police station against Ishak, Ayub alias Lallu, Akash alias Chhotu, Krishna Kumar, Ayaz alias Toofa, Azad and several unidentified persons under the Explosive Substances Act. All of them are accuse