Day: January 24, 2026

Two Youths Arrested for Illegal Ganja Trade, 2.9 kg Contraband Seized in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | In a crackdown against illegal narcotics trafficking, the Vikas Nagar police team under the East Zone of the Lucknow Police Commissionerate arrested two youths involved in the illicit sale of ganja. The police recovered a total of 2.9 kilograms of illegal ganja, 85 small packets and ₹2,040 in cash from their possession. According to the police, the arrests were made on January 23, 2026, following a tip-off received from an informer and based on ground-level and technical evidence. The accused were apprehended near Sai Park, Sabauli, in the…

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Inter-State Truck Fraud Gang Busted, STF Arrests Three Key Accused

Arijit Bose

Lucknow | In a major breakthrough, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has busted an organised inter-state vehicle fraud gang involved in tampering with truck engine and chassis numbers and preparing forged documents for illegal sale. The STF arrested three active members of the gang, dealing a significant blow to a large vehicle forgery network operating across multiple states. The arrested accused have been identified as Vijay Shankar Mishra, Brijesh Kumar alias Vipin, and Jai Prakash Vishwakarma. During the operation, the STF recovered four trucks, one “Chhota Hathi” commercial…

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Noida Engineer Death Case: Court Orders Expansion of Probe, Raises Questions Over Role of Multiple Departments

Arijit Bose

Noida | The investigation into the death of an engineer who drowned in a pit in Noida is set to intensify after the district court ordered an expansion of the probe, terming the incident serious and alarming. Taking a stern view of the matter, the court expressed displeasure over apparent lapses and directed the police to conduct a comprehensive and impartial investigation, including examining the role of various departments. During the hearing, Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Sanjeev Kumar Tripathi expressed strong concern over the circumstances surrounding the incident. The court…

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Sanjay Singh Visits Prayagraj After Shankaracharya’s Health Deteriorates, Calls Incident Unfortunate

Arijit Bose

Prayagraj: Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh reached Prayagraj  after learning that the health of Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand had deteriorated. Singh met the Shankaracharya, enquired about his condition and strongly condemned the incident in which the senior seer was allegedly stopped from taking a holy dip at the Sangam during Mauni Amavasya at the Magh Mela. Calling the episode deeply distressing and unfortunate, Sanjay Singh said the incident had shaken the religious conscience of the entire country. He described the alleged assault on the…

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Akhilesh Yadav Alleges Voter List Manipulation, Questions Neutrality of Election Commission

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party national president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav levelled serious allegations against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, accusing it of colluding with officials to manipulate electoral rolls through irregularities and large-scale fraud. He alleged that fake and duplicate voters were being added to the voter list, while votes of PDA (Backward, Dalit and Minority) communities were being deliberately removed. Addressing a press conference at the Samajwadi Party state headquarters, Yadav questioned the impartiality of the Election Commission, stating that if constitutional institutions fail to…

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ODOC: World will taste every flavor of Uttar Pradesh

Arijit Bose

Agra’s petha, Mathura’s peda and Kashi’s malaiyo now towards global recognition ‘One District–One Cuisine’ (ODOC) scheme launched on Uttar Pradesh Foundation Day Preservation of local traditional cuisines, GI tagging, branding and export to get new impetus Lucknow: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the One District-One Product (ODOP) scheme started in Uttar Pradesh in 2018 has given a new direction to local industries, artisans and exports. With the successful implementation of ODOP, lakhs of artisans of the state got self-employment, exports increased and UP’s identity reached global markets.…

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Uttar Pradesh International Trade Expo (UPITEX 2026) to Accelerate the State’s Development

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The fourth edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Expo (UPITEX 2026) was inaugurated  at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, marking another major step in strengthening trade, industry and entrepreneurship in the state. The five-day expo is designed to promote MSMEs, indigenous industries, innovation and cultural exchange, while providing a common platform for policymakers, exporters, artisans, financial institutions and entrepreneurs from across the country. The expo was formally inaugurated by Cabinet Minister Rakesh Sachan, Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Khadi and Village Industries, Silk Industry, Handloom and Textiles,…

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Auraiya Emerges as Green Energy Model, Solar Rooftop and Rainwater Harvesting Made Mandatory in New Homes

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a major step towards promoting clean energy and sustainable development, Auraiya district in Uttar Pradesh has set a new benchmark by making solar rooftop systems and rainwater harvesting mandatory for all new residential buildings. The decision marks a significant move in strengthening energy conservation, water management and environmental protection, aligning with the Yogi Adityanath government’s broader green energy vision. Under this forward-looking initiative, approval of building maps for newly constructed houses in Auraiya will now be linked to the installation of solar panels and rainwater harvesting systems. The…

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Is India’s Future Taking Shape in Uttar Pradesh?

Arijit Bose

Why Uttar Pradesh Is Emerging as the New Engine of Growth Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is no longer being seen merely as India’s most populous state. With rapid economic expansion, rising investments, large-scale industrial growth and a massive infrastructure push, the state is steadily positioning itself as one of the key drivers of India’s development story. A ₹31 lakh crore economy, improved connectivity, a stronger law-and-order framework and investor-friendly policies have transformed Uttar Pradesh into a decisive growth centre. Experts believe that in the coming years, the state will play a…

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