Lucknow: A delegation from the Akhil Bharatiya Udyog Vyapar Mandal and the Uttar Pradesh Yuva Udyog Vyapar Mandal met Joint Police Commissioner Babloo Kumar at his Daliganj office on Monday. The delegation apprised the senior police official of various pressing issues faced by traders across key markets in Lucknow. During the meeting, the delegation submitted a memorandum listing several demands aimed at improving coordination between the police and the business community, and enhancing security and traffic management in commercial areas. Key Demands Raised: Meeting with Market Presidents: The delegation requested…
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Motorcycle Theft Gang Busted by Lucknow Police; Two Accused Held, Including a Minor
Lucknow: In a significant breakthrough, the Lucknow Police Commissionerate’s Mahanagar Police team arrested two individuals, including a juvenile, for allegedly stealing motorcycles from temple parking lots in the city. On May 20, two separate cases of motorcycle theft were registered at Mahanagar police station. The first FIR (No. 122/25 under Section 308(2) of the BNS) was filed after a motorcycle with registration number UP 32 KW 2201 was stolen from the parking area of the Hanuman Setu temple. The second FIR (No. 123/25 under Section 308(2) of the BNS) was…
Read MoreMultiple Individuals Arrested for Disruptive Behavior and Public Nuisance Ahead of CM’s Fleet Movement
Lucknow: In a series of incidents under the Lucknow Police Commissionerate, several individuals were arrested on charges of public disturbance, obstruction of law enforcement, and breach of peace across key city areas, including Hazratganj, Gomti Nagar, and Sushant Golf City. The operations were led by various teams under respective police jurisdictions following directives to ensure law and order ahead of VVIP movement. Incident 1: Public Disturbance at Hazratganj On May 25, 2025, police officials received information about a man causing a commotion in front of a local outlet in Hazratganj.…
Read MoreLucknow Police Recover 60 Stolen Mobile Phones Worth ₹15 Lakh During Special Operation
Lucknow : In a significant breakthrough, Lucknow Police Commissionerate has successfully recovered 60 high-end multimedia mobile phones valued at approximately ₹15 lakh during a special operation carried out in the northern region of the city. Acting on the instructions of senior police officials regarding a rising number of mobile theft and lost phone complaints, the Northern Crime Surveillance Team launched a focused drive to trace missing and stolen devices. The operation, conducted on June 27, 2025, was led by Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Gopal Krishna Chaudhary. Utilizing technical surveillance…
Read MoreBomb Threat at Government Office in Wazirganj Triggers Security Alert in Lucknow
Lucknow: A major security alert was triggered on Monday in Lucknow’s Wazirganj area after police received a bomb threat at the State Family Welfare Office (Rajkiya Parivar Kalyan Bhavan). The alarming message was delivered via an email, claiming the office would be blown up. The threatening mail, which included the phrase “Pakistan Zindabad”, was sent to the official email account of the Family Welfare Department. It also carried a threat issued in the name of “Tamil Tiger”, further intensifying security concerns. Upon receiving the alert, Chowk ACP Raj Kumar promptly…
Read MoreEncroachment Drive in Aminabad: Municipal Corporation Conducts Checking Operation in Crowded Market Area
Lucknow: In a bid to tackle growing encroachments and ease traffic congestion in one of the city’s busiest marketplaces, the Municipal Corporation team carried out a checking and anti-encroachment drive in the Aminabad police station area today. The team issued strict warnings to vendors and shopkeepers who had illegally extended their stalls or occupied public roads, causing daily inconvenience to pedestrians and commuters. Aminabad, known for its dense crowds and bustling commercial activity, has long been grappling with the issue of road encroachment. Shoppers and locals frequently complain of narrowed…
Read MoreCops on high alert as PM Modi heads to Kanpur for Metro unveiling
PM Narendra Modi to Visit Kanpur on May 30 for One-Day Tour; To Inaugurate Metro Phase-2 and Power Plants Kanpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Kanpur on May 30 for a one-day tour packed with major inaugurations and a massive public rally. The visit is being seen as a major push for infrastructure development in the region ahead of upcoming key events in the state. As part of his visit, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the second phase of the Kanpur Metro project, a significant step forward…
Read MoreBanaras Artisans Paint Patriotism: BrahMos Missile-Inspired Pink Meenakari Crafts in High Demand
Varanasi: As India asserts its defense prowess with BrahMos missile systems and landmark operations like “Operation Sindoor”, a unique wave of patriotism is sweeping across the cultural corridors of Varanasi. The city’s celebrated Gulabi Meenakari (Pink Meenakari) artisans have taken this national pride a step further — by crafting intricate replicas of the BrahMos missile adorned with traditional enamel artwork. The rise in demand for these artistic interpretations of the supersonic cruise missile comes shortly after the inauguration of the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow. These handcrafted…
Read MoreAyodhya’s Udhaila Lake to Emerge as New Eco-Tourism Hub
Ayodhya: In a transformative move, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has launched an ambitious project to develop Udhaila Lake, located in Milkipur tehsil of Ayodhya, into a premier eco-tourism destination. Once plagued by encroachment and water scarcity, the lake is now being revived as a scenic and sustainable attraction, adding another feather to Ayodhya’s rapidly evolving tourism landscape. ₹3.81 Crore Development Project Underway The eco-tourism development is being executed by the Uttar Pradesh Projects Corporation Limited (UPPCL) at a cost of ₹3.81 crore. The project includes the construction of…
Read MoreUttar Pradesh Emerges as a Model State for Groundwater Conservation, Sees Significant Rise in Water Table Across 29 Districts
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh has made remarkable strides in groundwater conservation, with measurable improvements in groundwater levels across 566 out of the state’s 826 development blocks. Spearheaded by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, this transformation comes as a direct result of the state’s new water policy and adoption of technological innovations. Notably, 29 districts, including Lucknow, Balrampur, Gonda, Bahraich, Barabanki, and Rae Bareli, have shown significant improvements in groundwater levels, making UP a model state in water conservation for the entire country. 68% Development Blocks Now in Safe Zone According to official…
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