New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday flagged off the Dohrighat-Aunrihar passenger train, which will be extended to Varanasi soon, in a significant step towards enhancing rail connectivity and passenger convenience in the Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh. Addressing the gathering via video conferencing, the minister also announced that, in response to a long-standing demand for better connectivity to Delhi from the Purvanchal region, a new express train will s…
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New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) A severe heatwave continues to grip Delhi and large parts of North India, with residents struggling under intense temperatures and dry, scorching winds. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that there is little respite in sight, with Saturday expected to bring another day of oppressive heat and discomfort. Meanwhile, a severe heat alert has been issued in Uttar Pradesh’s 32 districts. Over the past 24 hours, the city has witnessed minimal fluctuation…
Jaunpur (Uttar Pradesh), March 31 (IANS) In a major success for the district police, the Cyber Cell team in Uttar Pradesh’s Jaunpur has recovered 240 lost mobile phones and returned them to their rightful owners, officials said on Tuesday.According to the police, the total value of the recovered mobile phones is estimated to be around Rs 45 lakh. The operation was carried out by the Cyber Crime Police Station along with cyber cell teams from various police stations across the district, using t…
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Dark, dense cloud cover continues to hover over large parts of Uttar Pradesh, with no immediate relief in sight as volatile weather conditions grip the state. Driven by an active western disturbance and local pressure systems, the situation is becoming increasingly severe, especially in the eastern and Terai regions.According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Lucknow, multiple districts are likely to face a combination of heavy rainfall, lightning strikes…
Lucknow, Feb 11 (IANS) Maharaja Suhel Dev University, set up in Azamgarh in 2021, has emerged as a major centre of higher education in the state and is witnessing a large turnout of students from the city and adjoining areas, pursuing studies after their schooling, in specialised streams. The University, within a short time span, has created a name for itself and emerged as a credible name in the educational sector because of its infrastructure, range of facilities, and well-trained tutors. Besi…
Azamgarh (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 11 (IANS) The Centre’s ‘Lakhpati Didi’ scheme is emerging as a powerful instrument of transformation for women in Uttar Pradesh’s Azamgarh district, with beneficiaries sharing stories of entrepreneurship, economic empowerment and renewed confidence, particularly among women from economically weaker, Dalit, and marginalised sections. Women associated with various self-help groups (SHGs) in the district credited the BJP’s double-engine government for providi…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Addressing the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the innovative efforts of the people to find solutions to the problems through the “collective strength” of society, while giving examples from Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. PM Modi, speaking during the 130th episode of his monthly radio programme, ‘Mann Ki Baat’, said, “The people of our country are very innovative. Seeking solutions to problems is part of our countrymen’s nature…
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IANS) Underworld don Abu Salem has approached the Bombay High Court seeking emergency parole following the death of his elder brother, Abu Hakim Ansari. Abu Salem has requested permission to travel to Uttar Pradesh’s Azamgarh to participate in family and religious rituals.According to the petition filed on his behalf, Abu Salem’s elder brother, Abu Hakim Ansari, passed away on November 14, 2025. Describing his elder brother as a father figure, Salem said he wishes to attend the …
Palghar, Jan 2 (IANS) The Maharashtra Police have arrested a 25-year-old man for playing the provocative song “Kashmir Banega Pakistan” at high volume near a temple in Chinchoti in Palghar, sparking outrage among residents.According to the FIR registered at Naigaon Police Station, Sub-Inspector Pankaj Kilje, while patrolling the area in a private vehicle around 1.30 p.m., heard the anti-national song blaring from Ruhann Hair Cutting Salon in Karamdpada, located opposite the Durga Mata Mandir…