Topic: Uttar Pradesh / State

/ Agencies: Ahead of Diwali, footfall has increased in Lakhimpur Kheri markets as people shop for clay lamps...

Kanpur Metro’s operating timetable has been changed for Diwali, with services available only until 7 pm on the festival day.

The BJP has targeted Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav over his Ayodhya visit, with Shrikant Sharma raising questions linked to past events.

In Maharajganj, on the occasion of Diwali, the District Magistrate and the Superintendent of Police distributed sweets and firecrackers to needy people.

The rise in passengers travelling home for Diwali has increased pressure on bus and rail transport in Kanpur, with shortages causing delays.

Police in Baghpat destroyed 246 kg of illegal firecrackers and increased vigilance to curb illegal sale, storage and movement during the festival.

Nursing officers agitating over their 13-point demands observed Black Day on Diwali, continuing their month-long protest through symbolic demonstrations.

Preparations have gathered pace for the wedding of cricketer Rinku Singh and MP Priya Saroj, scheduled for December 4 in Lucknow.

Balrampur District Social Welfare Officer Rahul Gupta has been suspended over allegations of illegal recovery, negligence and rude behaviour with subordinate staff.

A heavy rush of customers was seen at the 125-year-old Azad Firecracker Shop in Lucknow's Dubagga area on the occasion of Diwali.

In Deoria, the Diwali firecracker market remained subdued as prices rose about 25 to 30 per cent compared with last year, affecting customers’ purchases.

A controversy has arisen over drain construction work costing around ₹37 lakh in Ward No. 7 of Saharanpur, with Young Tiranga Club demanding an inquiry.

Customer numbers remained low at the Shyam Nagar firecracker market, where security arrangements were made and two fire brigade vehicles were deployed.

A grand ‘Deepotsav 2026 - Season 5’ celebration was held at Lucknow University’s Faculty of Engineering and Technology, highlighting Indian culture and traditions.

Lucknow University has directed all affiliated colleges to begin academic and cultural activities with the university’s official Kulgeet.

Ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, the BJP has stepped up efforts to placate about 10,000 disgruntled leaders and old workers.

In Gorakhpur district jail, a woman gangster is training women prisoners as beauticians, while another woman accused in a Rs 12 crore fraud case is teaching children.

Discussions have intensified in Uttar Pradesh over private and political developments linked to two officers, including speculation about a Samajwadi Party ticket and questions over a police posting change.

Ahead of the grand Deepotsav event in Ayodhya, the entire Ram Nagari has been decorated with attractive lighting, festive arrangements and displays.

The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a 3 percent increase in dearness allowance for government employees and pensioners, taking it to 63 percent.