Topic: UttarPradeshState

Pilibhit district in Uttar Pradesh is known for its Terai identity, agriculture, Sikh culture, political history, flute industry and tiger reserve.

Maa Annapurna coins will be distributed as prasad to around 8 to 10 lakh devotees at the famous temple in Varanasi on Dhanteras.

/ Agencies: An interesting case linked to a love affair has come to light in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh.

Police in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, arrested nine alleged ganja smugglers in a joint operation by six police stations and recovered more than 16 kg of ganja.

Preparations are being made in Uttar Pradesh to correct the voter list and add names left out before the upcoming Assembly elections in 2027.

Security agencies are on alert after bomb threats in Uttar Pradesh before Diwali, with Ayodhya, Kashi and Mathura among religious sites mentioned as targets.

The Maurya, Kushwaha, Shakya and Saini communities are being discussed for their influence in Uttar Pradesh politics and Assembly constituencies.

Police carried out a night-time flag march in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, ahead of Diwali to review security arrangements and appeal for peace and harmony.

A 17-year-old girl in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, climbed a high-tension power tower after being scolded by her family. Police brought her down safely.

Ahead of Diwali, the Uttar Pradesh government has promoted 206 lekhpals and 79 collection amins to the post of revenue inspector.

An elderly man in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly beaten with sticks by his son, daughters and son-in-law amid a family dispute.

Traffic arrangements in Noida have been changed for Dhanteras and Diwali, with route diversions planned from November 5 to 8 to manage market crowds.

In Uttar Pradesh’s Lalitpur, a young man reached his wife’s parental home after a marital dispute and attacked her family members with a knife.

The Uttar Pradesh STF has intensified its probe into the alleged conversion case linked to KGMU, examining Dr Rameezuddin’s network and digital evidence.

In Baghpat, the administration reviewed preparations for the UP Board examinations, focusing on security, anti-copying measures and facilities for examinees.

An inspection was carried out at the district hospital to review health services, cleanliness and patient facilities ahead of Diwali and Chhath.

/ Agencies: In Gajpati village of Maharajganj district, a youth fell from a railway bridge after being startled by the loud sound of a firecracker.

Rice millers have warned of boycotting paddy procurement, demanding Rs 100 per quintal and saying the process is being affected by financial difficulties.

Farmers in Meerut continued their protest over pending payment and locked both main gates of the Meerut Development Authority, demanding release of Rs 2.81 crore.

Ahead of Diwali, food department teams inspected sweet shops in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, and collected khoya, laddoo and other sweet samples for laboratory testing.