Day: September 4, 2026

Hazratganj Police Arrest Man Wanted Under Non-Bailable Warrant in 2019 POCSO Case

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Hazaratganj Police have arrested a man who had been evading appearance before the court for a prolonged period in connection with a 2019 case registered under charges including kidnapping and provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The accused, Mohd Farid, son of Mohd Sagir, was arrested on September 2 in compliance with a non-bailable warrant (NBW) issued by the Court of Judicial Magistrate First, Lucknow. According to police, the NBW was issued on May 8, 2026, in Case No. 435/2019 concerning FIR No. 116/2019…

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Two Arrested, Four Juveniles Detained in Cyber Fraud Case in Lucknow; ₹3.28 Crore Frozen in Six SBI Accounts

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A joint team of the Surveillance Cell and Kaiserbagh Police has busted a suspected cyber fraud network in Lucknow, arresting two people and taking four juveniles into protective custody. The police recovered six ATM cards belonging to different banks, five mobile phones, a Jio SIM card, a BharatPe One swiping machine, ₹5,600 in cash and a motorcycle allegedly used in the operation. In a significant financial action, police also managed to have ₹3.28 crore linked to the suspected cyber fraud placed on hold or debit-frozen across six State Bank…

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Mathura to Witness Divine Krishna Leela in the Sky as 500 Drones Light Up Janmashtami

Arijit Bose

Mathura: The holy city of Mathura is gearing up for a grand celebration of Sri Krishna Janmashtami on September 4, with devotion, traditional Braj culture and modern technology set to come together in an unprecedented spectacle. The highlight of this year’s celebrations will be a 500-drone aerial show, which will bring the birth of Lord Krishna and various episodes from his life and leelas alive in the night sky. The show is expected to provide devotees with a unique visual experience while adding a modern dimension to the traditional festivities…

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Varanasi to Get Early Flood Alerts Through 3D Digital Twin Technology

Arijit Bose

Varanasi: Authorities in Varanasi are turning to advanced geospatial technology to strengthen preparedness for floods and other natural disasters, using a 3D Urban Spatial Digital Twin and Geographic Information System (GIS) to identify vulnerable areas before rising water levels trigger an emergency. The technology is being used to assess in advance which localities could be affected by flooding, where waterlogging is likely to occur and how many houses could potentially come under the impact of rising water levels. The information is expected to help the administration prepare evacuation, rescue and…

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Gorakhnath Temple Decks Up for Krishna Janmashtami, Midnight Celebration to Be the Highlight

Arijit Bose

Gorakhpur: The Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur is gearing up for a grand celebration of Sri Krishna Janmashtami on September 4, with Gorakshapeethadhishwar and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath scheduled to join the festivities. The highlight of the celebration will come at midnight, when, amid the chanting of Vedic mantras, Yogi Adityanath will participate in the traditional birth ceremony of Lord Krishna and cradle the deity in his child form. A large number of devotees are expected to gather at the temple to witness the midnight rituals. The celebrations will…

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8,060 Girls with Disabilities to Get Free E-Tricycles in Uttar Pradesh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has expanded its battery-operated e-tricycle distribution scheme to make education and daily commuting easier for girls with disabilities across the state. Under the scheme for the financial year 2026-27, eligible female students with 40 per cent or more disability and aged 16 years or above will be provided battery-operated e-tricycles free of cost. The government has set a target of distributing 8,060 e-tricycles, with 20 beneficiaries to be selected from each of the state’s 403 Assembly constituencies. The initiative, being implemented by the Department of…

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Foreign Invaders Destroyed Temples, But Could Not Shake Our Faith: Yogi Adityanath

Arijit Bose

Mathura: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on the occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami that India’s civilisational and spiritual traditions had survived centuries of invasions and attempts to erase its cultural identity. Speaking from Mathura, the Chief Minister said foreign invaders may have destroyed temples, but they could not weaken the devotion of the people or bring an end to traditions associated with Lord Krishna, Radha and other revered figures. Yogi Adityanath inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 229 development projects worth ₹1,051 crore in Mathura. The package…

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From Weapons to Advanced Technology: UP Plans to Make Kanpur a Major Defence Manufacturing Hub

Arijit Bose

Kanpur: Uttar Pradesh is stepping up efforts to establish itself as a global hub for defence manufacturing, with Kanpur emerging as a key centre under the next phase of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC). A Kanpur Regional Defence Workshop, organised in partnership with the state government and Observer Research Foundation (ORF), brought together government officials, defence manufacturers, researchers, investors, policymakers and MSME representatives to discuss investment, research, technology development, skill training and greater participation of local industries in the defence sector. The discussions focused on developing Kanpur’s existing…

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Yogi Government to Launch Month-Long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ to Mark PM Modi’s 25 Years in Public Service

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will organise a month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ from September 17 to October 17, 2026, to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi completing 25 years in public life. The campaign will focus on public service, healthcare, cleanliness, environmental conservation, blood donation, social participation and nation-building. The state government plans to take the initiative beyond district headquarters and organise programmes across villages, gram panchayats, nyaya panchayats, urban areas and major cities. Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay has been appointed the Uttar Pradesh…

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From Cowsheds to Clean Energy: UP’s New Formula for Rural Self-Reliance

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is seeking to turn cow dung from gaushalas into a source of clean energy, organic fertiliser and rural employment under a new initiative aimed at linking cow protection with the state’s rural economy and self-reliance goals. Under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Uttar Pradesh Go-Seva Commission and Partners in Prosperity (PNP), a technical support system will be developed to promote the conversion of cow dung from gaushalas into biogas, organic fertilisers and bio-inputs. A key component of the initiative will be the creation of a…

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