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Electricity dept finalises probe, Sambhal MP says not given hearing

LUCKNOW, May 23 -- The electricity department has finalised its investigation into a power theft case involving Sambhal MP Ziaur Rehman Barq, officials said. According to superintending engineer (SE) ... Read More


Digging mud for stove, four girls drown in P'garh

PRAYAGRAJ, May 23 -- Four minor girls died after drowning in a pit filled with water on the banks of Bakulahi river in Pratapgarh on Thursday morning, even as allegations of illegal mining of mud from... Read More


Rain likely to be above normal in U.P. for a week: IMD

LUCKNOW, May 23 -- A day after sudden change in weather causing rain, thunder and hailstorm in various parts of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday night, the India meteorological department (IMD) has forecast... Read More


Sudden change in weather exposes poor power infra in city

LUCKNOW, May 23 -- Strong winds and heavy rain in the city as in various other parts of the state late on Wednesday night exposed the fragile electricity infrastructure of the state capital, plunging ... Read More


Toddler raped by neighbour while playing outside home: Police

LUCKNOW, May 23 -- A one-and-a-half-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her middle-aged neighbour in the Bakshi Ka Talab (BKT) area of Lucknow. The incident occurred on Thursday evening when the chil... Read More


1 of 2 electric platforms functional at Baikunth Dham crematorium

LUCKNOW, May 23 -- Only one of the two electric cremation platforms at Baikunth Dham is currently functional, as the second has been closed for maintenance work for past several days, the Lucknow Muni... Read More


2 more nabbed from Noida, Vns for sharing info with Pak handlers

LUCKNOW, May 23 -- Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) on Thursday arrested two more men, one each from Gautam Buddh Nagar and Varanasi, for allegedly spying and sharing crucial information with Pak... Read More


Medical officers told to increase surveillance for covid-19 cases

Mussoorie, May 23 -- The state government on Thursday instructed chief medical officers (CMOs) to increase surveillance and remain vigilant regarding Covid-19 amid a fear of reports of rise in Covid c... Read More


First batch of devotees leave for Hemkund Sahib shrine

Mussoorie, May 23 -- The first batch of Sikh devotees (sangat) from the gurdwara at Lakshman Jhula, Rishikesh, to Hemkund Sahib in Chamoli district, was flagged off by governor Lt Gen (retd) Gurmit Si... Read More


CM Dhami seeks action report on religious conversion

Dehradun, May 23 -- Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday directed the officials, including of police department to submit a detailed report of the action taken in cases related to religious ... Read More