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Drive to check spread of infectious diseases from July 1

LUCKNOW, June 17 -- To tackle the spread of water-borne diseases and other seasonal infections, the health department will launch a month-long statewide communicable disease control campaign (CDCC) fr... Read More


Forensic lab in Azamgarh, new district jail in Hathras coming up: Govt

LUCKNOW, June 17 -- The Uttar Pradesh government has expedited the establishment of a forensic laboratory in Azamgarh and a new district jail in Hathras, a government spokesman said. In a note to the... Read More


Akhilesh casts doubt on EVMs, roots for ballot papers

Lucknow, June 17 -- Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday raised doubts about the credibility of electronic voting machines (EVMs) and advocated for future elections to be conducted using bal... Read More


Red alert in U.P, Prayagraj hottest in India at 47.6degC

LUCKNOW, June 17 -- The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Uttar Pradesh for the next three days as severe heatwave conditions in the state will persist followed by a likely g... Read More


UPPCL proposes 44% increase on new connections for rural consumers

LUCKNOW, June 17 -- Taking a new power connection in Uttar Pradesh is going to be a costly affair in the coming days as the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) management has submitted rev... Read More


96-year-old freedom fighter laid to rest with state honours

PRAYAGRAJ, June 17 -- Sangam city's last freedom fighter, as per government records, 96-year-old Mohd Maqsood Muazzam, passed away on Saturday at Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital. A resident of Ahmadpur Pa... Read More


Two criminals held after encounter with police

PRAYAGRAJ, June 17 -- Kaushambi Police arrested two criminals who were on the run in connection with the recent incident of loot in Saini area. One of the two criminals suffered a bullet injury in his... Read More


Fewer buyers leave goat traders disappointed

PRAYAGRAJ, June 17 -- Although Bakrid is round the corner, business in makeshift goat markets in Kareli and other areas of Prayagraj is yet to peak as footfall of buyers is low due to scorching heat. ... Read More


Train carrying coal catches fire

PRAYAGRAJ, June 17 -- A goods train carrying coal on the Delhi-Howrah route caught fire near New Sujatpur Railway Station in Kaushambi on Sunday morning. Railway staff noticed smoke emanating from th... Read More


Woman allegedly kills stepson; probe underway

PRAYAGRAJ, June 17 -- A woman allegedly killed her four-year-old stepson under the Shankargarh police station in the trans-Yamuna area on Sunday afternoon. An FIR has been registered in connection wi... Read More