Day: June 19, 2025

Chess Boards, Cheers, and Yoga: Fun Republic Mall Becomes Lucknow’s New Entertainment Hotspot

Arijit Bose

Lucknow : The ongoing ‘Fun Ka Sports Champion’ event at Fun Republic Mall has turned the shopping destination into a vibrant sports and wellness hub, drawing hundreds of enthusiastic participants and spectators. From chess boards to basketball hoops, and soon yoga mats, Lucknowites are embracing the spirit of fun, fitness, and friendly competition like never before. Running from June 8 to June 22, the event has offered an action-packed calendar of sports activities including chess, cricket, basketball, weightlifting, badminton, and table tennis. The initiative has received an overwhelming response, with…

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Congress to Focus on Booth Management to Challenge BJP in Uttar Pradesh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow : The Congress party has made it clear that booth-level management will be its most potent weapon in the run-up to the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Speaking at the conclusion of a six-day organizational review in Lucknow, All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary and UP in-charge Avinash Pandey emphasized the party’s renewed grassroots strategy to counter the BJP’s influence in the state. The review meeting, held under the Organization Creation Campaign, was attended by Congress leaders and coordinators from the Prayag Zone, which includes districts like Varanasi,…

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Akhilesh Yadav Slams BJP’s Governance, Calls for Change in 2027 Assembly Elections

Arijit Bose

Lucknow : Samajwadi Party (SP) National President and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of divisive politics, rampant corruption, and the destruction of democratic institutions. Speaking at the Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Auditorium at the SP State Headquarters in Lucknow, Yadav addressed party leaders and workers from across the state, setting the tone for an aggressive opposition campaign ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. “BJP Misuses Power, Undermines Democracy” Yadav alleged that the BJP has consistently misused…

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Fake Call Center Busted in Lucknow: Four Cyber Fraudsters Arrested for Airline Job Scam

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a major breakthrough against cybercrime, the Lucknow Police Commissionerate’s Sarojininagar Police, in collaboration with the Surveillance Cell of the Southern Zone, busted a fake call center and arrested four cyber fraudsters, including three women. The gang was running an elaborate online scam, luring people with promises of jobs in airline companies, and sending them fake appointment letters in exchange for hefty online payments. The Tip-Off and Raid On June 17, 2025, the police received a tip-off about a suspicious call center operating under the name “Sky Net Enterprises”…

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₹1 Crore Heist at Petrol Pump Owner’s Home, Thieves Leave Behind ‘Breakfast Clues’

Arijit Bose

Lucknow – In a shocking burglary case from the state capital, thieves looted valuables worth over ₹1 crore from the locked house of a petrol pump owner in the Jankipuram area late Tuesday night. What stunned the police even more was that the thieves didn’t just steal — they also raided the kitchen, casually munching on chips and dry fruits, suggesting they spent considerable time at the scene. The incident occurred at the residence of Durgesh Kumar Mishra, owner of Mishra Brothers petrol pump on 60 Feet Road, Jankipuram Extension.…

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UP Police Rescues 21-Year-Old Woman from Suicide in Just 8 Minutes After Instagram Alert

Arijit Bose

Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh: In a swift and life-saving response, the Rae Bareli police successfully intervened within 8 minutes to save a 21-year-old woman from suicide after she shared a distressing post on Instagram. The rescue was made possible through the Meta-UP Police partnership, which has been instrumental in preventing over 1,024 potential suicides across Uttar Pradesh so far. Instagram Post Triggers Emergency Alert According to Uttar Pradesh Police Headquarters, the young woman from Rae Bareli shared an emotionally charged and suicidal message on Instagram around 7:42 PM on Sunday.…

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Jhansi Faces Traffic Law Crisis: Over 3.5 Lakh Challans Issued, But Only 12,000 Paid

Arijit Bose

Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh: In Jhansi, flouting traffic rules and ignoring challans has become an everyday affair for locals. According to the Traffic Department, over the past 18 months, more than 3.5 lakh traffic challans have been issued. However, shockingly, only about 12,000 of those fines have been paid. Despite the installation of high-tech surveillance cameras across the city to enforce traffic regulations, residents show little fear of being penalized. Most violations stem from over-speeding, signal jumping, and riding without helmets. The result: not only a massive financial backlog, but a…

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Four Notorious Bike Thieves Nabbed in Ayodhya; 10 Stolen Motorcycles Recovered

Arijit Bose

Ayodhya: Acting on the instructions of Superintendent of Police Kunwar Anupam Singh, the Kotwali Nagar Police achieved a major breakthrough in the ongoing crackdown on criminal elements. On Wednesday, during a routine vehicle check at Amahat Chauraha, police arrested four notorious bike thieves and recovered 10 stolen motorcycles near the old airstrip in Amahat. Accused Identified as Repeat Offenders The arrested individuals have been identified as Shubham Kumar and Ayush Dubey from Ayodhya, along with Mahan Dubey and Sachin Tiwari from Ambedkar Nagar district. All four have confessed to stealing…

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Divisional Railway Manager Inspects Charbagh Station and Running Room Facilities

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Northern Railway’s Lucknow Division, Sunil Kumar Verma, conducted a detailed inspection of Charbagh Railway Station, focusing on ongoing infrastructure development and facilities provided for running staff. During the visit, DRM Verma inspected the running rooms for loco pilots, guards, and TTEs located at the Second Entry area of the station. He assessed amenities such as restrooms, kitchens, toilets, and emphasized cleanliness, maintenance, and effective waste management. Interacting directly with on-duty staff, he took note of their concerns and suggestions to enhance working conditions.…

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India Curtails Indus Water Flow to Pakistan After Pahalgam Terror Attack, Sparks Agricultural Crisis

Arijit Bose

Islamabad: Following the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty and significantly reduced the flow of water to Pakistan through the Indus River system. This move is now triggering a major water crisis in Pakistan, especially in its Sindh and Punjab provinces, where Kharif crop sowing is underway. The attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 people, has led India to adopt a stricter stance, linking water diplomacy with national security. Indian officials cited the need to reassess cooperation until Pakistan stops harbouring and…

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