Uttar Pradesh

In a development that has triggered immense distress for everyday commuters and long-distance travelers alike, Indian Railways has officially cancelled over 8,000 confirmed reservation tickets across seven major express and mail trains. The sudden mass cancellations, necessitated by urgent infrastructure modernization, ongoing track doubling, and electronic interlocking upgrades, have disrupted …

In a significant development reflecting strict law enforcement across Uttar Pradesh, the Prayagraj police have registered a formal First Information Report against six individuals, prominently naming Hamza, a close relative associated with the syndicate of slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed. The decisive police action was initiated following a formal complaint filed …

In a defining administrative and political move, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has decided to propose naming the upcoming greenfield Noida International Airport at Jewar after Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The initiative coincides with celebrations marking Modi’s completion of 25 continuous years holding executive constitutional office—tracing back from his …

In a substantial festive gift ahead of Diwali, the Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh has approved the elevation of 455 accountants (lekhpals) to the rank of revenue inspectors (kanungos). The decision, routed through the Uttar Pradesh Board of Revenue in Lucknow, addresses a long-pending promotional bottleneck that had stalled …

Vrindavan witnessed emotional scenes as thousands of spiritual seekers and local residents celebrated the return of revered saint Pujya Premanand Ji Maharaj to his Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj ashram. Maharaj Ji, widely followed across India and globally for his soul-stirring Radha bhakti satsangs, ascetic discipline, and grounded life guidance, …

Persistent downpours and rising discharge into natural channels have pushed low-lying pockets of Lucknow into severe waterlogging, prompting municipal authorities and civil defense units into round-the-clock crisis management. Water ingress has crept into residential colonies, basement parkings, and arterial connectors, paralyzing daily commutes and leaving households stranded. In response to …

Taking serious cognizance of anomalies in electoral rolls, the Allahabad High Court has sought a detailed response from the Uttar Pradesh government and the State Election Commission (SEC) regarding stark variations between the state legislative assembly voter list and the three-tier panchayat election voter list. Issuing notice on a public …

In a sweeping move to protect patients from predatory pricing, Uttar Pradesh’s Food Safety and Drug Administration (UPFSDA) has ordered all hospital pharmacies across the state to publicly disclose the purchase price and final sale price of medicines starting November 1. Spearheaded by FSDA Commissioner and Secretary Dr. Roshan Jacob, …

In a landmark step toward transforming urban living and addressing escalating tenant accommodation costs across Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi Adityanath-led government has initiated work on a comprehensive state rental housing policy. The state administration has constituted a high-powered committee headed by the Secretary of Housing to formulate a robust blueprint …

In a sweeping administrative overhaul, the Uttar Pradesh government ordered the immediate transfer and reassignment of 20 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers. The large-scale reshuffle impacts high-level headquarters posts and realigns law enforcement leadership across more than ten key districts. The orders, issued from Lucknow by the state home department, …