Topic: Uttar Pradesh / State

Kashi ghats to glow with 11 lakh diyas on Dev Deepawali

Preparations are gathering pace in Varanasi to make Dev Deepawali grand, with Kashi’s ghats planned to be illuminated by 11 lakh diyas.

Bijnor teacher climbs water tank demanding road and drainage solution

A woman teacher in Bijnor climbed a water tank, demanding a permanent solution to road and drainage problems outside her house.

QR code swapped at sweet shop, money siphoned, CCTV exposes fraud

A fraud case in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, was exposed through CCTV after an accused allegedly replaced a sweet shop’s QR code and diverted customer payments to his own account.

Ground Report: Chhath Mahaparv begins tomorrow, Chandauli ghats turn red-white

Preparations for Chhath festival have intensified in Chandauli, where ghats are being cleaned, painted and decorated in red and white ahead of the festival.

Foreign Birds Return to Sangam, Ghats Abuzz With Siberian Flocks

Foreign guests have begun arriving in Prayagraj’s Sangam area with the onset of winter, as Siberian birds brighten the ghats and attract devotees and tourists.

Three directors arrested in Noida over unpaid RERA dues case

Noida administration acted in a real estate dues case, arresting three directors on allegations of failing to deposit RERA dues.

Devotees throng Prayagraj’s Yamuna ghats for Bhai Dooj on Wednesday

On Bhai Dooj, also known as Yam Dwitiya, large numbers of devotees reached Prayagraj’s Yamuna ghats for holy bathing, prayers and rituals.

SP MP defends Mulayam over Ayodhya firing on kar sevaks

Samajwadi Party MP SP Singh Patel defended Mulayam Singh Yadav’s 1990 Ayodhya firing decision, saying it was necessary to maintain law and order.

Uttar Pradesh waives ₹8 lakh recovery from constables promoted as sub-inspectors

The Uttar Pradesh government has waived recovery of up to about ₹8 lakh from constables selected as sub-inspectors in the 2025 batch.

Lucknow SGPGI successfully transplants big toe to hand, creating history

Doctors at Lucknow SGPGI successfully transplanted a 19-year-old youth’s left big toe to his right hand through complex microsurgery, a first for the institute.

SP prepares dossier on Congress seats for UP election 2027

Ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the Samajwadi Party has prepared a dossier based on Congress’s 2022 performance to assess seat-sharing claims.

Kanpur Thar crash: Geet Sachan blames road potholes for accident

Geet Sachan, accused in the Kanpur Thar crash case in which an LIC agent died, has claimed potholes on the road caused the accident.

Akhilesh says God belongs to all, will visit Mathura-Vrindavan too

Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav said God belongs to everyone and that he will also visit Mathura and Vrindavan, besides Kedareshwar.

Shivpal Yadav Meets Sister on Bhai Dooj, Both Turn Emotional

In Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, Bhai Dooj brought an emotional moment for Shivpal Singh Yadav as he visited his sister Kamla Devi, who applied tilak and wished him long life.

Chandauli’s identity shaped by paddy farming, railways and changing politics

Chandauli district in Purvanchal, Uttar Pradesh, is known for farming, its railway network, historical heritage and natural tourist destinations.

Yogi gives appointment letters to 1,146 youths, relief to farmers

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath distributed appointment letters to 1,146 newly selected junior assistants and financial assistance to 4,300 farmer families.

Rapid rail, metro create new job opportunities in Meerut city

The rapidly developing transport network in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, is giving a new direction to the city’s economic activity, with rapid rail and metro improving connectivity.

President’s Bodyguard Saurabh Tomar Stable After Diwali Night Baghpat Shooting

President’s bodyguard Saurabh Tomar, injured in a Diwali night shooting in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, is undergoing treatment as police investigate the attack.

1500 Special Trains To Run From Maharashtra For Chhath Puja

Railways plans around 1,500 special trains from Maharashtra for passengers travelling to Bihar and Uttar Pradesh during Chhath Puja.

Five new metro stations planned between Noida and Greater Noida

A plan is being prepared to extend the Aqua Line to strengthen metro connectivity between Noida and Greater Noida, with five new stations proposed.