Dehradun, July 17 (IANS) In a major connectivity boost, a direct train service is set to begin between Ramnagar and Dehradun, opening myriad opportunities for the travellers, pilgrims as well as commercial traders. The bi-weekly express service between Ramnagar and Dehradun assumes significance as it will not only bring the two prominent towns closer but also unfold avenues for harnessing economic potential of the region.Ramnagar marks the entry point of popular Jim Corbett National Park while D…
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New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Two brothers, both convicted to life imprisonment in a 1996 Delhi murder case and absconding for nearly a decade, have been arrested by the Delhi Police Crime Branch in separate operations conducted in Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand. One of the accused, Firasat Ali, was also wanted in a sensational 2006 Mumbai contract killing case involving the brutal murder and dismemberment of a man. According to the Delhi Police Crime Branch, the arrests were made by a team of the Anti-…
Moradabad, June 30 (IANS) The selection of a handcrafted brass tortoise from Moradabad by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a state gift for the President of Seychelles Patrick Herminie has brought immense pride to the city’s artisan community. The gesture has once again highlighted Moradabad’s globally acclaimed brass craftsmanship and reinforced the importance of India’s traditional handicrafts on the international stage.Reacting to the development, Padma Shri awardee and master artisan Chiranji…
Lucknow, June 30 (IANS) Samajwadi Party’s (SP) Chief Whip in the UP Assembly, Kamal Akhtar, on Tuesday resigned from the post.The development is being linked to reported differences between Akhtar, who represents the Kanth Assembly seat in Moradabad, and Moradabad MP Ruchi Veera in recent days.However, Akhtar denied any rift and asserted that his decision was taken on the directions of SP President Akhilesh Yadav.Following his resignation, discussions have intensified within the party regarding …
Lucknow, June 28 (IANS) Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) president Om Prakash Rajbhar, and a Minister in the Uttar Pradesh government, on Sunday, once again targeted Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, this time accusing him of discrimination in the utilisation of MP funds.Rajbhar alleged that development works in Kannauj Lok Sabha constituency were restricted to select areas, while non-Yadav backward communities and Dalits were consistently ignored. In a post on X on Sunday, Rajbhar said…
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Bhojpuri actress Akshara Singh shared a note for Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar after sharing the stage for an event in Moradabad for their upcoming film “Welcome To The Jungle”. She called the moment a “dream come true” and said that she admires the star’s humility and simplicity. Akshara shared a string of images of her sharing the stage with Akshay in an event in Moradabad.She wrote: “Memorable Moradabad with the khiladi himself kabhi @akshaykumar sir ko s…
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) The NEET-UG re-examination was conducted peacefully across various examination centres in the country on Sunday. After the exam, students shared their views on the difficulty level of the question paper and various other matters such as security arrangements and facilities provided at the centres. Most students said that the Biology and Chemistry sections were easy to moderate, while Physics turned out to be the most challenging subject.A student who appeared for the ex…
Moradabad, May 31 (IANS) In an apparent case of suicide in Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad, a 19-year-old youth allegedly shot himself to death with his father’s licensed firearm. Before taking the extreme step, he had recorded a video on his mobile, police said on Sunday.The incident was reported from Chakfazalpur village in the Kundarki police station area.According to preliminary information, the victim, who was identified as Farat Ali, allegedly used his father’s licensed gun to shoot himself insi…
Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) The poster of the upcoming film ‘Kaala Hiran’, which is based on the blackbuck poaching case involving Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, was unveiled on Friday. The film blends genres like courtroom drama and crime thriller, and will showcase the famous rivalry between Salman Khan and the dreaded gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in a cinematic way. The film has been shot in several cities of Uttar Pradesh including Sambhal, Moradabad.Talking about the film, producer Amti Jani s…
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Eid-ul-Adha, popularly known as ‘Bakrid’, was celebrated with religious fervour, prayers, and messages of peace and brotherhood across several parts of the country on Thursday, with authorities deploying extensive security arrangements to ensure smooth and peaceful celebrations. In Uttar Pradesh’s Amethi, tight police security was deployed across the district. Police personnel were stationed near mosques and Eidgahs, while Superintendent of Police Saravanan T personall…