Basti (Uttar Pradesh), May 31 (IANS) Akash Gupta, who leads a group of youths in cleaning the Manorama river in Uttar Pradesh’s Basti district, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for mentioning about their efforts in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme. Gupta also said that cleanliness efforts are possible only when the entire nation comes together.Speaking to IANS, Gupta mentioned that his entire village is grateful to PM Modi for the recognition in his monthly radio address.Referring to the Central…
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Lucknow, May 26 (IANS) Ahead of Bakrid celebrations, the Uttar Pradesh government has directed district administrations across the state to enforce strict guidelines regarding animal sacrifice, public prayers, sanitation and law and order.The state government has prohibited animal sacrifice at public places and directed authorities to ensure that roads are not blocked for offering namaz. District administrations have also been instructed to monitor social media platforms closely to maintain comm…
Lucknow, May 24 (IANS) Large parts of Uttar Pradesh are reeling under prolonged power cuts amid intense heatwave conditions, with residents of the state’s Maharajganj, Mirzapur, and Basti districts reporting severe disruptions to daily life, agriculture and business, while Electricity Department officials attributed the crisis to rising faults and staff shortages.In Maharajganj district, residents voiced frustration over what they described as worsening outages during one of the hottest periods …
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 18 (IANS) The National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), on Monday staged protests in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh over the alleged NEET paper leak issue, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, and a ban on the National Testing Agency (NTA).NSUI workers gathered to protest against repeated paper leak incidents, alleging that lakhs of students are suffering due to irregularities in competitive examinations.One of the protestors said, “Our clear demand …
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…
Mathura, Feb 7 (IANS) Six people were killed after a speeding truck ran over them on the Yamuna Expressway near Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura during the early hours of Saturday, officials said.The tragic accident also left one person seriously injured, who has been admitted to a nearby hospital and is undergoing treatment.The incident occurred at around 2.45 a.m. near Milestone 88 under the jurisdiction of the Surir Police Station.According to preliminary reports, the victims were travelling from De…
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) People and students across several states on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to stay the operation of the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026, saying that if implemented, the new rules could have created serious and difficult situations in the future. The Supreme Court also issued notice to the Centre and the UGC. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagc…