Indore, June 12 (IANS) A 29-year-old man was killed after being hit by a speeding bus on the Indore-Dewas stretch in Madhya Pradesh, police said on Friday. The incident took place late Thursday night. The deceased was identified by police as Prashant Singh, a resident of Revati area in Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh.Local sources claimed that he was related to a Union Minister, though police officials said they were yet to officially verify the relationship.According to police, Prashant Singh …
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Bulandshahr/Ballia, June 6 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Police’s ongoing crackdown on criminals continued, with separate encounters reported in Bulandshahr and Ballia districts. Two accused were arrested during the operations, including a man wanted in connection with a murder case and another carrying a reward of Rs 25,000 for his arrest. In Bulandshahr, police apprehended Faizan Qureshi, an accused in the murder of Vipin, a resident of Sikandrabad. Officials said Vipin’s body was recovered on June 2…
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two key accused in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, officials said on Friday. Officials added that the arrests mark a significant breakthrough in the high-profile case.According to CBI officials, the accused, identified as Vikas Mishra and Golu Singh, were apprehended during coordinated search operations conducted in Uttar Pradesh.Mishra was arres…
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India has achieved a major milestone as far as Ramsar sites are concerned, noting that the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has been designated as the country’s 100th Ramsar site. He said the wetland is rich in avifaunal biodiversity and attracts several migratory as well as resident bird species.Taking to the social media platform X, PM Modi said, “A century as far as Ramsar sit…
Kolkata, May 21 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested the sixth accused in connection with the murder of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant, Chandranath Rath, from Ballia district in Uttar Pradesh, officials of the central agency confirmed.Officials said the accused has been identified as 35-year-old Navin Kumar Singh, originally hailing from the Zamani area under the Fefna police station limits in Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia district….
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) As state-run oil marketing companies increased petrol and diesel prices for the second time in less than a week amid rising global crude oil prices, people across Delhi and parts of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday expressed concern over the growing financial burden. In Delhi, a garment seller said the fuel price hike was creating difficulties for people dependent on daily earnings.“I work in the clothing business and sell garments on the streets. My livelihood depends on dail…
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…
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…
Ballia, April 10 (IANS) Delhi BJP MP Manoj Tiwari has supported the demand to confer the Bharat Ratna on Mangal Pandey, one of the earliest icons of India’s freedom struggle. He remarked that while Pandey deserves the country’s highest civilian award, his legacy is far greater than any honour. Speaking to reporters, Tiwari said he had not been fully aware of the demand earlier but now considers it justified.“It is a very valid demand. Mangal Pandey truly deserves the Bharat Ratna. If Uttar…
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…