Delhi: In a swift and strategic operation, the Ranhola Police arrested a 21-year-old individual who had been flaunting firearms on social media, allegedly to instill fear and gain notoriety. The accused, identified as Akash Goswami, a resident of Vikas Nagar, Delhi, was apprehended near Nala Road, Shiv Mandir, Shiv Vihar, Vikas Nagar. Tip-Off and Investigation Acting on a confidential tip-off, the police verified information regarding a youth displaying firearms on social media. Further intelligence pinpointed his location near Shiv Mandir. Following due diligence, the police initiated a thorough enquiry and…
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Shab-e-Barat: Lucknow Police Strengthens Security Arrangements
Lucknow: Lucknow Police Commissionerate has made stringent security arrangements for Shab-e-Barat: Special police forces deployed across all five zones to maintain law and order. Barricading and additional security measures implemented at 52 sensitive locations. Traffic police instructed to ensure smooth diversions and crowd control. Municipal Corporation directed to clean and repair cemeteries and religious sites. Power department instructed to ensure uninterrupted supply and install additional lighting. Ambulances stationed at key locations, and fire brigade put on high alert. Police officials directed to conduct continuous patrolling and CCTV surveillance. Deployment of…
Read MoreCrackdown on Illegal Hookah Bar in Lucknow
Lucknow: Lucknow police have taken stringent action against an illegally operated hookah bar at ‘Garden Cafe’ near IT Chauraha, Mahanagar. Acting on a tip-off, a police team from Mahanagar station raided the establishment and found 12 active hookahs in operation. One accused, identified as Anuj Kumar, was arrested on the spot, while the owner, Deepak, managed to flee. The accused was unable to produce a valid license for running a hookah bar. Consequently, a case was registered under relevant sections of the Tobacco Prohibition Act at Mahanagar Police Station. Authorities…
Read MoreLucknow Police Crack Down on Illegal Gas Refilling, Arrest Four Accused
Lucknow: In a major success for the Thakurganj police station team working under SHO Gate Data’s directives, authorities have arrested four individuals involved in illegal gas refilling. Acting on specific intelligence, the police, along with officials from the concerned department, conducted a raid at the site where illegal gas refilling operations were being carried out. During the operation, 62 gas cylinders were seized from the location. The arrested individuals have been identified as Sakindra Sahni, Arvind Kumar Yadav, Dulare, and Bablu. Reports indicate that this illegal gas refilling and black…
Read MoreWoman’s Lost Purse with Jewellery and Cash Recovered in Lucknow
Lucknow: A woman visiting the iconic Ghantaghar in the capital city of Lucknow lost her purse containing valuable jewellery and cash. The incident was promptly reported to the Thakurganj police by the distressed woman. Upon receiving the complaint, the Station House Officer (SHO) of Thakurganj police station took swift action and treated the matter with utmost seriousness. After rigorous efforts, the police successfully recovered the missing purse, which contained jewellery worth approximately ₹6 lakh and ₹9,500 in cash. The diligent efforts of the Thakurganj police team led to the safe…
Read MoreLucknow Gets Two New Flyovers, Inauguration Tomorrow
Lucknow: The city of Lucknow is set to witness the inauguration of two newly constructed flyovers at the bustling intersections of Munshi Pulia and Khurram Nagar tomorrow. The event will be graced by Defence Minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The construction of these two flyovers, costing approximately ₹370 crore, is expected to provide relief to around 1.5 million commuters who struggle with daily traffic congestion. Munshi Pulia and Khurram Nagar are among the…
Read MoreIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Aircraft Uses Pakistani Airspace During Paris Trip
New Delhi: In a recent development, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aircraft, known as “India 1,” utilized Pakistani airspace while en route to Paris. According to ARY News, citing civil aviation sources, the aircraft entered Pakistani airspace via Sheikhupura, Hafizabad, Chakwal, and Kohat, remaining within Pakistan’s borders for approximately 46 minutes. Permission Due to Afghan Airspace Closure ARY News reported that the decision to allow PM Modi’s aircraft to traverse Pakistan’s airspace was necessitated by the closure of Afghan airspace. This is not the first instance of Modi’s plane using…
Read MoreISPL SEASON 2 BREAKS FRESH GROUND ON JIOSTAR NETWORK
Mumbai: The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 2 is off to a strong start with JioStar Network as its new broadcast partner. Across platforms, the league has reached over 15 million viewers for the first 11 matches (as of January 31) and TV reach has jumped 32% from the last season for the Live Matches. Building on its instant growth and widespread recognition, the ISPL is proud to announce the addition of two new teams for Season 3, further expanding the tournament’s scale and grandeur. The first two weeks…
Read MorePreparations Begin for This Year’s Mega Tree Plantation Campaign
Lucknow: The Forest Department has commenced preparations for this year’s mega tree plantation campaign. In this regard, the State Minister for Environment, Forest, Climate Change, and Zoological Gardens (Independent Charge), Dr. Arun Kumar Saxena, held a meeting with forest officials from across the state at Tilak Hall, Vidhan Bhavan. He provided essential directives to ensure the campaign’s success and conducted an in-depth review of other departmental schemes and budget allocations. The minister highlighted that from 2015 to 2024, afforestation has been carried out on 4,07,186 hectares of land. This year,…
Read MoreRepair of road subsidence completed in Vikas Nagar, citizens get relief
Suez India team completed the work in two months amid complex challenges Lucknow: The repair work of the road subsidence that occurred on 15 December 2024 in front of Punjab National Bank (PNB) located in Vikas Nagar has been completed by the team of Suez India. The 20 feet wide and 27 feet long pit created by this incident had disrupted the traffic in the area, due to which the citizens were facing serious trouble. With the tireless efforts of Suez India and Municipal Corporation, now the traffic on the…
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