Lucknow: Police in Lucknow have arrested a 25-year-old man accused of establishing a physical relationship with a woman on the false promise of marriage, threatening to circulate her photographs, and allegedly extorting money and a laptop from her. According to officials from Gudamba Police Station, the case was registered on September 27, 2025, following a complaint lodged by the woman under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The accused, identified as Gaurav Verma, was alleged to have developed a relationship with the complainant by promising marriage. The complaint…
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Hazratganj Women Police Conducts Mission Shakti 5.0 Awareness Programme for School Girls
Lucknow: As part of the ongoing “Mission Shakti 5.0” campaign, Lucknow Police Commissionerate organised a special awareness programme at BSNV Girls Inter College to educate students about women’s safety, cybercrime prevention, self-defence, legal rights, and emergency support services. The initiative was conducted by the team of Women Police Station Hazratganj under the guidance of Police Commissioner Amrendra Kumar Sengar as part of the state government’s mission to promote safety, dignity, and empowerment among women and girls. Police officials informed students about the functioning of Mission Shakti Centres, which have been…
Read MoreLucknow Police Conducts Mission Shakti 5.0 Awareness Drive at Banthra School
Lucknow: Under the ongoing “Mission Shakti 5.0” campaign, Lucknow Police Commissionerate organised a special awareness programme at an upper primary school in Banthra to educate students and women about safety, cybercrime prevention, legal rights, and emergency support services. The initiative was conducted under the guidance of Police Commissioner Amrendra Kumar Sengar as part of the broader mission aimed at promoting women’s safety, empowerment, and awareness across all police station areas in Lucknow. Officials stated that Mission Shakti Centres have already been established in all 54 police stations under the Lucknow…
Read MoreMan Dies After Being Hit by Car in Lucknow’s Mahanagar Area
Lucknow: A 35-year-old man lost his life after being allegedly hit by a car in the Mahanagar area of Lucknow late on Thursday night. Police have registered a case and initiated further legal proceedings in connection with the incident. According to officials from Mahanagar Police Station, the complaint was lodged by Ataurrahman, a resident of Nishatganj, Lucknow. In the complaint, he stated that his younger brother, Ajaz Urrahman, also known as Rahman Khan, had stepped out for a walk after dinner on the night of May 15, 2026. He was…
Read MoreWoman Dies in Road Accident in Lucknow’s Saerpur Area; Police Launch Investigation
Lucknow: A 46-year-old woman died after being hit by an unidentified vehicle in the Saerpur police station area of Lucknow early Friday morning. According to police officials, information regarding the accident was received at around 5:00 am on May 16, 2026. The incident occurred near the Country Turn close to the local vegetable market under the jurisdiction of Saerpur Police Station when the woman was reportedly crossing the road. Upon receiving the information, the police team immediately reached the spot and shifted the injured woman to the 100-bed hospital for…
Read MoreSpecial Training Programme Held for PRV Personnel at DTU Lucknow
Lucknow: A special training programme for PRV personnel was organised at the District Training Unit (DTU) of Lucknow Police Commissionerate on May 16, 2026, with a focus on the effective use of modern policing technology and scientific evidence collection. During the session, the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP-112) provided detailed guidance and operational instructions to PRV personnel regarding the lawful, transparent, and efficient use of advanced technical equipment in day-to-day policing. The training programme emphasized the role of modern technology in strengthening crime control, maintaining law and order, and delivering…
Read MoreTalented Students Honoured at Gautam Buddha Youth Fest 2026 in Lucknow
Lucknow: Bright smiles and enthusiastic celebrations marked the “Gautam Buddha Youth Fest-2026” organised at the Ashok Auditorium of Gautam Buddha Group of Institutions in Sarojini Nagar, Gauri Road, Lucknow. The cultural festival witnessed vibrant participation from students, who showcased their talent through dance and musical performances. The event also featured mimicry acts and stand-up comedy performances that entertained the audience and created a lively atmosphere. Students further displayed their creativity and artistic skills in face painting and poster-making competitions, drawing appreciation from teachers and guests present at the programme. During…
Read MoreInternational Indo-Taiwan Workshop on Education, Culture and Innovation Held at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University
Bareilly: A one-day international Indo-Taiwan workshop on the theme “Global Perspective on Education, Culture and Innovation” was organised at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University in collaboration with the Education Center of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India (TECC). The workshop was jointly organised by the university’s Centre of Excellence for Multilingual Studies and the Directorate of International Relations at the conference hall of the RIF Building on the university campus. The programme aimed to familiarise students with global educational opportunities, cultural exchange, innovation, Mandarin language learning, and Taiwan’s…
Read MoreDistrict Magistrate Appeals to Bareilly Residents to Participate in Self-Enumeration for Census 2027
Bareilly: District Magistrate Avinash Singh has appealed to the citizens of Bareilly to actively participate in the self-enumeration process under Census 2027 and contribute towards ensuring accurate and quality data collection. Under the first phase of Census 2027, titled “House Listing and Housing Census,” enumerators will conduct door-to-door surveys across all areas from May 22 to June 20, 2026, to collect responses to questions notified by the Government of India. Officials stated that the census process is not limited to counting the population alone, but also involves the collection of…
Read MoreFarewell Held at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University; Devanshi Arya and Ravi Sharma Crowned Miss and Mister Farewell
Bareilly: The Department of Education at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University organised a vibrant farewell ceremony for M.Ed. second-year students. The event was hosted by the M.Ed. first-year students and witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, faculty members, and research scholars. The programme began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp and floral tribute before Goddess Saraswati by Head of Department Prof. Santosh Arora along with Prof. Sudhir Kumar Verma, Dr. Prempal Singh, Dr. Kirti Prajapati, Dr. Pratibha Sagar, Dr. Rashmi Ranjan, Dr. Rambabu, Dr. Vimal Kumar, Dr. Jyoti Pandey, and…
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