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High court acquits man convicted in murders of wife, 2 sons

PRAYAGRAJ, July 19 -- Acquitting a man convicted in the murders of his wife and two sons in Mathura in 2017, the Allahabad high court has ruled that in cases based solely on circumstantial evidence, t... Read More


Ganga, Yamuna levels rise steadily; officials rule out flood threat

PRAYAGRAJ, July 19 -- The water levels of the Ganga and the Yamuna have been rising steadily over the past week, prompting authorities to maintain round-the-clock monitoring, though officials said the... Read More


Rath Yatra is 'invaluable heritage', says UPCC president Ajay Rai

VARANASI, July 19 -- Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) president Ajay Rai participated in the Rath Yatra fair and offered prayers to Lord Jagannath at the historic Rath Yatra crossing in Varanas... Read More


BSNL to bring 4G connectivity to 14 remote villages in Sonbhadra

VARANASI, July 19 -- Fourteen remote villages in Sonbhadra district, long isolated by challenging, rocky terrain, are set to receive mobile connectivity. BSNL has finalised plans to install 4G mobile ... Read More


Youth allegedly forced into bonded labour in Bahrain; case filed on court order

PRAYAGRAJ, July 19 -- A youth from the Kada Dham area of Kaushambi district alleged that he was forced into bonded labour in Bahrain after being sent abroad on the pretext of securing employment at a ... Read More


Seven-hour deluge brings Gorakhpur to a standstill

GORAKHPUR, July 19 -- A seven-hour spell of torrential rain, which began on the intervening night of Friday and continued till Saturday morning, brought normal life in Gorakhpur to a standstill. The d... Read More


Sharda river rises in Lakhimpur Kheri; no flood situation yet, say officials

Lakhimpur Kheri, July 19 -- The Sharda river in Lakhimpur Kheri has started rising after heavy rainfall in the hilly areas and the release of excess water from the Banbasa barrage. However, officials ... Read More


Skeleton of missing youth found; tiger attack suspected

Lakhimpur Kheri, July 19 -- The skeletal remains of a 35-year-old man, identified as Anil Kumar of Tulmel Ganj, were recovered from a sugarcane field in Jhaupur village on Saturday morning. The victim... Read More


Leopard kills 88-yr-old man near Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary in Bahraich

Bahraich, July 19 -- An 88-year-old man died after being attacked by a leopard in the Kakarha Range of the Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary (KWS) in Bahraich early on Saturday. The incident is the late... Read More


Barua Sagar emerges as major freight hub with NCR's first iron ore rail movement

JHANSI, July 19 -- The Barua Sagar railway station in the Jhansi district has established itself as a key freight hub for the North Central Railway (NCR) following the launch of its inaugural iron ore... Read More