Day: January 6, 2026

Batteries Stolen from Parked Bikes at Marine Drive, Gomti Nagar

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | Incidents of battery theft are on the rise in Lucknow, with even parked two-wheelers no longer safe. In a fresh case reported on Monday, thieves targeted motorcycles parked by visitors at Marine Drive in the Gomti Nagar police station area, stealing batteries from two bikes within just 20 minutes. The theft came to light when the victims attempted to start their motorcycles but found that the vehicles would not start. Upon inspection, they discovered that the batteries had been removed. Following the incident, one of the victims recorded…

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LDA Seals Illegal Kalka Dhaba in Arjunganj, Demolishes 13 Illegal Plottings in Dubagga and Mohanlalganj

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA)  intensified its enforcement drive against unauthorized constructions and illegal land development, sealing an illegally operated Kalka Dhaba in Arjunganj and demolishing 13 illegal plottings spread across Dubagga and Mohanlalganj. According to LDA officials, the action in Arjunganj was carried out under Enforcement Zone-1. Zonal Officer Sangeeta Raghav stated that Kalka Dhaba was being operated illegally on a plot measuring approximately 200 square meters in the Sushant Golf City police station area. The structure was constructed without obtaining the mandatory building plan approval from…

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Noida Traffic Police Crack Down on Vehicles with Black Film, Thousands Challaned

Arijit Bose

Noida | The Noida Traffic Police have intensified their drive against vehicles fitted with black film, issuing challans to thousands of violators as part of a sustained enforcement campaign. Over the past two years, action has been taken against as many as 39,114 vehicle owners for illegally using black film on their vehicles. According to police officials, the special campaign is being conducted continuously to curb the growing trend of black film usage, which remains banned under traffic regulations. Despite awareness about the prohibition, many vehicle owners continue to install…

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Lucknow: Villagers Block Outer Ring Road After Fatal Accident, Protest with Body at Site

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow witnessed tense scenes after a fatal road accident on the Outer Ring Road near SHM College under the Dubagga police station area. Following the accident, in which two buffaloes and a youth, identified as Ramanand alias Golu, lost their lives, angry villagers staged a massive protest by placing the victim’s body on the road and blocking traffic. According to locals, the accident occurred due to overspeeding vehicles on the Outer Ring Road, which has become increasingly accident-prone. Villagers alleged that despite repeated mishaps, the administration has failed to…

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Hundreds of Women from Paswan and Pal Communities Join Samajwadi Party

Arijit Bose

Punita Singh Khushboo Extends Grand Welcome to New Members Lucknow/Ghazipur: Hundreds of women from the Paswan and Pal communities joined the Samajwadi Party (SP) during a Nari Samman and Membership Induction Ceremony organised in Ghazipur. The event witnessed a vibrant and enthusiastic atmosphere as Punita Singh Khushboo, State Secretary of the Samajwadi Mahila Sabha, Uttar Pradesh, was accorded a warm and grand welcome. The reception stood out for its cultural touch, with women singing traditional Sohar songs, creating an atmosphere charged with celebration and Samajwadi spirit. Punita Singh Khushboo welcomed…

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Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti Celebrated with Grandeur in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh Ji was celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm at Hari Om Mandir, Lalbagh, in Lucknow. The religious observance began with an Akhand Path, which commenced on January 3, 2026, and concluded on Monday with the Bhog ceremony. Following this, Gyani Dharmendra Singh performed Gurbani Shabad Kirtan, Aarti and Ardas, filling the temple premises with a spiritual and devotional atmosphere. After the prayers, Guru ka Langar was distributed among devotees, symbolising unity, equality and selfless service—core teachings of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Devotees…

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Rashtriya Lok Dal Holds Organisational Meeting of Awadh Region at State Headquarters

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A key organisational meeting of the Awadh region of the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) was held at the party’s state headquarters in Lucknow. The meeting was chaired by Awadh Region President Chaudhary Ram Singh Patel. The meeting was attended by RLD National General Secretary (Organisation) Mr. Trilok Tyagi as the chief guest, while State President Dr. Ramashish Rai was present as the special guest. Several senior leaders, including National Secretaries Anupam Mishra and Vijay Shrivastava, National Executive Member Dr. Suresh Yadav, along with all district presidents, metropolitan presidents, regional…

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Left Parties Hold Protest in Lucknow Against US Attack on Venezuela

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Left parties staged a protest in Lucknow  against the United States’ military action on Venezuela and the alleged detention and imprisonment of the country’s President and his wife. The protest march was taken out from Parivartan Chowk to the District Magistrate’s office, where demonstrators submitted a two-point memorandum addressed to the Union External Affairs Minister and the US Ambassador. The memorandum was handed over to ACM First  Shrichand Kant Tiwari. As per the pre-announced programme, the demonstration began at 1 pm under the leadership of CPI (ML) district in-charge…

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Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma Reviews Magh Mela Preparations Through Virtual Meeting

Arijit Bose

Instructions Issued to Strengthen Drainage, Power Supply, Water and Sanitation Systems Special Focus on Electrical Safety, Parking Connections, Night Shelters, Bonfires and SignageGovernment Fully Committed to Providing All Necessary Support: A.K. Sharma Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh’s Urban Development and Energy Minister  A.K. Sharma conducted a virtual review meeting from the Sangam Auditorium to assess preparations for the smooth, safe and well-organised conduct of the Magh Mela. During the meeting, he issued clear and firm directions to concerned departments to ensure that all arrangements meet the highest standards.  Sharma stated that…

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Women Empowerment Gains New Momentum; Saras Aajeevika Mela–2026 Inaugurated

Arijit Bose

Strong Showcase of Women Entrepreneurship as 60 Self-Help Groups Set Up Stalls Saras Mela Emerges as a Confluence of Swadeshi, Self-Employment and Culture: Satish MahanaLocal Products Will Realise the Vision of Self-Reliant Uttar Pradesh and Developed India: Yogendra Upadhyay Kanpur/Lucknow | The Uttar Pradesh government’s sustained efforts towards women empowerment under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath found a strong reflection with the inauguration of the Saras Aajeevika Mela–2026 at Motijheel Lawn-2 in Kanpur. The fair will remain open to the public till January 6. The event was inaugurated…

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