Maj Gen Rachel Thomas assumes the appointment of ADG, Military Nursing Service

Delhi: Maj Gen Rachel Thomas assumed the appointment of Additional Director General, Military Nursing Service on June 01, 2026. She succeeds Maj Gen Lissamma PV who superannuated on May 31, 2026 after four decades of distinguished service to the nation. An alumna of the prestigious College of Nursing, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, Maj Gen Thomas was commissioned into the Military Nursing Service on June 01, 1988. The General Officer, with a distinguished career spanning nearly four decades, has held a wide spectrum of clinical and administrative appointments across prominent…

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Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty assumes charge as 20th Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command

Delhi: Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty, AVSM assumed charge as the 20th Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command (ANC) at Sri Vijaya Puram on June 01, 2026. Commissioned into the Indian Navy on July  01, 1989, the Flag Officer is a specialist in Gunnery and Missiles. An alumnus of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, and the National Defence College, New Delhi, he brings over 36 years of distinguished service across operational, staff, training and tri-service domains. Vice Admiral McCarty’s sea tenures include serving as part of the commissioning crew of INS…

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BRO Celebrates 37th Raising Day of Project UDAYAK at Doomdooma, Assam

Delhi: Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated 37th Raising Day of Project UDAYAK on June 01, 2026 at Doomdooma, Assam, commemorating more than three decades of dedicated service towards the development of strategic infrastructure in India’s North-Eastern region. The occasion was marked by a series of ceremonial, welfare and community outreach activities including Swachhata Abhiyan, road safety awareness campaigns, run and walkathon. Medical and dental camps were also organised  as part of the celebrations in nearby areas for the benefit of local communities, reflecting the Project’s continued commitment towards social welfare…

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Property Dealer Murder Case Solved in Lucknow; Two Arrested Including Mastermind

Lucknow: In a significant breakthrough, the joint team of PGI Police Station and Uttar Pradesh STF, Lucknow, has successfully solved the murder case of property dealer Sandeep Singh, who was shot dead on May 27, 2026, in Lucknow. Police have arrested two accused, including the alleged mastermind of the conspiracy. Operation Details The action was carried out under the direction of senior police officials of Lucknow Commissionerate and under close supervision of the South Zone police leadership. A coordinated operation by PGI Police and STF Uttar Pradesh led to the…

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Sarojininagar Police Arrest Wanted Accused in Dowry Death Case

Lucknow: The Sarojininagar Police have arrested one wanted accused in connection with a dowry death case registered under Case Crime No. 197/2026 under Sections 80(2)/85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 3/4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. Case Background According to police, a written complaint was lodged on May 29, 2026, by Smt. Roopa, wife of the late Rakesh Kumar, resident of Kankar Kuan under Bijnor police station, Lucknow. The complainant alleged that her daughter was harassed and tortured by her in-laws over dowry demands, which ultimately led…

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Lucknow Police Arrest ₹50,000 Rewarded Fugitive in Kidnapping for Ransom Case

SWAT and Surveillance Team Nab Wanted Accused from Ghaziabad Industrial Area Lucknow: In a major breakthrough, the SWAT/Surveillance Team of Lucknow Commissionerate Police, in coordination with Chinhat Police Station, has arrested a wanted and rewarded accused involved in a kidnapping-for-ransom case registered under Case Crime No. 389/24 under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. The arrested accused, Sanjay (30), son of Jayaprakash, resident of Tisauli village under Khuthan police station, Jaunpur, was carrying a reward of ₹50,000 on his arrest. He was apprehended on June 1, 2026 from…

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Saerpur Police Arrest Accused in Abduction and Sexual Assault Case After Swift Action

Victim Allegedly Drugged, Abducted and Kept Hostage; Mobile Phone and SIM Cards Recovered Lucknow: The Saerpur Police team has arrested an accused involved in a serious criminal case in which a woman was allegedly drugged, abducted, held hostage, and sexually assaulted. According to police officials, the incident came to light on May 30, 2026, when the victim lodged a complaint at Saerpur Police Station alleging that Manzoor Ali, son of Sabir Ali, administered a narcotic substance to her, after which she was abducted and confined against her will. She further…

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Traffic Diversion Plan Announced in Lucknow for “Bada Mangal” Festivities

Special Arrangements to Remain in Force on Four Tuesdays in June 2026 Lucknow: The Traffic Police, Lucknow, has issued a detailed traffic diversion plan in view of the upcoming “Bada Mangal” festival, which will be observed on June 2, June 9, June 16, and June 23, 2026. The arrangements aim to ensure smooth movement of devotees and maintain law and order during the religious gatherings across the city. According to the advisory, the diversion plan will come into effect from midnight of June 1/2, 2026 and will remain operational on…

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Wazirganj Police Arrest Wanted Accused in Forged Property Registry Case

Accused Allegedly Helped Execute Fraudulent Sale Deed Using Fake Seller and Forged Documents Lucknow: The Wazirganj Police of Lucknow Commissionerate have arrested a wanted accused allegedly involved in a well-planned property fraud in which forged documents were used to execute a sale deed by impersonating the genuine owner. According to police officials, the case dates back to October 6, 2021, when complainant Hiralal Lodhi Rajput, a resident of Guardianpurwa, Chhota Bharwara in Gomti Nagar, lodged a complaint alleging that a group of individuals had conspired to fraudulently transfer his property.…

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Samajwadi Party Pays Tribute to Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar on Her 301st Birth Anniversary

Lucknow: The 301st birth anniversary of Veerangana Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar was observed with simplicity and reverence at the Samajwadi Party state headquarters in Lucknow on Tuesday. Senior party leaders paid floral tributes to the portrait of the revered queen and remembered her contributions to good governance, social welfare, cultural preservation, and women’s empowerment. Former Cabinet Minister Rajendra Chaudhary and Samajwadi Party State President Shyam Lal Pal led the tribute ceremony by garlanding the portrait of Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar and offering their respects. On the occasion, Samajwadi Party National President and…

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