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One in every 167 people in Prayagraj owns a licensed weapon

PRAYAGRAJ, June 8 -- In a city long associated with display of influence and bravado, fascination with firearms continues to run deep. Prayagraj currently has more than 42,000 licensed weapon holders,... Read More


Three held for theft at Hanuman Temple in Varanasi

VARANASI, June 8 -- Police have arrested three accused in connection with a theft at the Shri Hanuman Temple in Shrividya Math in Varanasi. Stolen items recovered from their possession include a brass... Read More


Lko emerging as important centre for defence production: Rajnath

LUCKNOW, June 8 -- Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said Lucknow is emerging as an important centre for defence production and research. Interacting with prominent citizens at the 'Prabuddhjan... Read More


Helipads for disaster mgmt at tehsil, block levels

Lucknow, June 8 -- In a major push towards disaster preparedness and emergency response, the Uttar Pradesh government will soon begin construction of helipads at the block and tehsil levels across the... Read More


Boy killed in leopard attack near Dudhwa

Lakhimpur Kheri, June 8 -- A seven-year-old boy was killed in a leopard attack in the Dudhwa buffer zone on Sunday evening, marking the seventh human casualty in big cat attacks in the area this year.... Read More


Teenager feared drowned in Ganga, search underway

PRAYAGRAJ, June 8 -- A 16-year-old boy drowned in the Ganga while bathing near Ujihini Ganga Ghat under Sandipan Ghat police station area of Kaushambi on Sunday morning. Despite prolonged search, effo... Read More


UP govt schools to introduce online classes, open schooling to tackle teacher crunch

PRAYAGRAJ, June 8 -- In a bid to address the acute shortage of teachers in secondary schools, the Uttar Pradesh secondary education department is considering introducing online classes and open school... Read More


Prayagraj's fish appetite outpaces local supply, 96 MT consumed daily

PRAYAGRAJ, June 8 -- Fish consumption in Prayagraj has risen sharply, with the district now consuming an average of 96 metric tonnes (MT) of fish every day, official records read. Annual consumption h... Read More


Rs 25,000 reward announced on two accused in Saksham murder case

PRAYAGRAJ, June 8 -- Police have announced a cash reward of Rs 25,000 each on two absconding accused in the murder case of history-sheeter Saksham Panda (35), who was shot dead in the Mutthiganj area ... Read More


Police tighten net around protesters after lineman's death

PRATAPGARH, June 8 -- Police have tightened the noose around those accused of blocking a key road and clashing with police personnel after the death of a power lineman in the Aspur Devsara area of Pra... Read More