Day: January 5, 2026

Lucknow Police Recover Iranian-Breed Horse Safely, Accused Arrested

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow Police have successfully solved a horse theft case and safely recovered an Iranian-breed horse from the Morawan area of Unnao district, officials said on Sunday. An accused has been arrested in connection with the theft. According to police, the recovery of the horse has brought relief and joy, particularly among members of the Shia community, as the animal is believed to be associated with religious faith linked to Karbala. Owing to its religious significance, special arrangements are being made to ensure the horse’s safety. Following information about the…

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UP to Strengthen Mission Shakti Centers: 1,600 Centers to Receive Scooties and Mobile Phones

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government is preparing to further strengthen its Mission Shakti initiative aimed at enhancing women’s safety, dignity, and self-reliance. Under the proposed Mission Shakti 5.0, 1,600 centers across the state are expected to receive additional resources in 2026 to improve the prevention of crimes against women and ensure rapid assistance to victims. According to the government plan, each Mission Shakti center will be provided with four two-wheelers and one mobile handset. This will involve the procurement of a total of 6,400 scooters and 1,600 mobile phones, with…

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Minor Kidnapped at Gunpoint on New Year’s Night in Lucknow, Assaulted and ₹5 Lakh Ransom Demanded

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a shocking incident that has raised serious questions over law and order in the state capital, a minor boy was allegedly abducted at gunpoint on New Year’s night from the Rajajipuram area under Talkatora police station limits. According to the victim, a group of influential youths forcibly kidnapped him, brandishing a pistol, and held him captive for several hours in a moving vehicle. The accused allegedly assaulted him brutally, stripped him, and subjected him to severe physical and mental torture. The minor stated that he was held hostage…

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Scooty Rider Killed in E-Rickshaw Collision, Driver Taken into Custody

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A tragic road accident claimed the life of a young scooty rider in the Para police station area of Lucknow. The incident occurred at Hanskheda in Sindhi Colony, where a speeding e-rickshaw, allegedly being driven rashly and negligently, collided with a scooty. According to police sources, the accident took place at around 11:00 am on January 2, 2026. Upon receiving information, the police rushed to the spot and found that the e-rickshaw driver had hit the scooty with considerable force. The scooty rider, identified as Sachin, son of Surendra…

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Four Interstate Drug Traffickers Arrested with 120 kg of Ganja in Joint Operation

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a major breakthrough under a special drive to curb narcotics trafficking at railway stations and aboard trains, a joint team of GRP Charbagh, Crime Intelligence Branch (CIB), Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrested four interstate drug traffickers and recovered 120 kilograms of ganja from their possession. The seizure was made at Badshahnagar Railway Station, with the contraband estimated to be worth around ₹24 lakh in the international market. The action was carried out in compliance with the directions of the Additional Director General…

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Uttar Pradesh Government Clears ₹54-Crore Pedestrian Bridge Over Gomti River

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The state government has approved the construction of a 180-metre-long pedestrian bridge over the Gomti River by the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) at an estimated cost of around ₹54 crore, officials said. The project is expected to be completed within 18 months. As part of the approval, the government has also sanctioned the first instalment of ₹18.90 crore to initiate construction work. Designed on the theme “Muskuraiye Ki Aap Lucknow Mein Hain” (Smile, You Are in Lucknow), the pedestrian bridge is envisioned as a new urban landmark that will…

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Somnath, a Thousand Years of Unbroken Faith (1026–2026): Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described the Somnath Temple as an eternal symbol of India’s civilisational strength, spiritual resilience, and unbroken faith, as the nation marks 1,000 years since the first attack on the sacred shrine in 1026. In a detailed reflective article, the Prime Minister said Somnath is not merely a temple, but a living expression of India’s soul and collective self-respect. “Somnath—these words alone fill our hearts and minds with pride and devotion,” the Prime Minister wrote, noting that the temple, located at Prabhas Patan on…

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Left Parties Demand Release of CPI(ML) State Secretary Sudhakar Yadav and Other Leaders

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Major Left parties in Uttar Pradesh have strongly condemned the arrest of CPI(ML) State Secretary Comrade Sudhakar Yadav and other leaders in Mirzapur, terming the action undemocratic and repressive, and have demanded their immediate and unconditional release. The Left parties have also announced a statewide protest on January 6 against the arrests. Addressing a joint press conference at the CPI(M) state office on Vidhan Sabha Marg, Left leaders alleged that Sudhakar Yadav has been falsely implicated. They pointed out that in the case registered at Lalganj police station, Mirzapur…

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Challenges Hindering the Development of Agrivoltaic Technologies in India: Pulkit Shrotri

Arijit Bose

Lucknow/Delhi: India’s agricultural sector covers nearly 55 per cent of the country’s land, contributes about 18.3 per cent to Gross Value Added (GVA), and remains the primary source of livelihood for over 42 per cent of the population. At the same time, India achieved 250 GW of renewable energy capacity in 2025 and has already met half of its 500 GW non-fossil fuel target for 2030, with solar power emerging as the backbone of clean energy growth. Against this backdrop, Pulkit Shrotri highlighted that agrivoltaics (Agri-PV)—often referred to as the…

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World Human Day 2026: 28th International Juno Award Held in Lucknow, 13 Eminent Personalities Honoured

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: On the occasion of World Human Day, the World Human Association organised the 28th International Juno Award 2025 ceremony in Lucknow. World Human Day is observed every year on January 1 to promote the protection of living beings and the environment. This year, the celebrations were held simultaneously in 20 districts across the country, including Lucknow. During the ceremony, 13 distinguished personalities from India and abroad were conferred with the International Juno Award 2025 in recognition of their outstanding contributions to social service, literature, education, and environmental protection. From…

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