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Pensioner loses Rs.2.17l to fake SMS link scam in city

LUCKNOW, Aug. 4 -- A 64-year-old pensioner from Ashiyana was duped of over Rs.2.17 lakh by cyber fraudsters after he clicked on a fake SMS link and shared an OTP. The Cyber Crime Police Station on Sun... Read More


Arms licence misuse: HC grants interim relief to Afzal Ansari

PRAYAGRAJ, Aug. 4 -- The Allahabad High court on Monday granted interim relief of protection from arrest to Samajwadi MP from Ghazipur Afzal Ansari in an FIR registered by Ghazipur Police after a file... Read More


From Kashi to Mathura, devotion, packed temples mark Sawan's first Monday

Varanasi/Mathura, Aug. 4 -- Shiva temples across Uttar Pradesh reverberated with chants of "Bam Bam Bhole" as the first Monday of Sawan drew massive crowds, with Kanwariyas being welcomed with flower ... Read More


U.P. plans helicopter flower shower for Kanwariyas on Aug 9-10

LUCKNOW, Aug. 4 -- The Uttar Pradesh government will shower flower petals from helicopters on Kanwariyas travelling along major Kanwar routes in seven districts of western UP on August 9 and 10 during... Read More


Two killed after DJ vehicle touches high-tension power line

Lucknow, Aug. 4 -- Two young men were electrocuted and four others suffered burn injuries after a DJ vehicle carrying a team promoting the Kanwar Yatra came into contact with a high-tension overhead p... Read More


49 new vehicles to replace UP's ageing fire tender fleet

LUCKNOW, Aug. 4 -- The Uttar Pradesh government has sanctioned Rs.25.79 crore for the procurement of 49 new fire-fighting vehicles, with the primary goal of replacing ageing and obsolete fire tenders.... Read More


UPSIDA doubles FY27 budget, clears new industrial areas

LUCKNOW, Aug. 4 -- Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) approved a nearly doubled budget for FY 2026-27, along with new industrial areas in Fatehpur and Ayodhya, during its 51... Read More


UP RERA clears 10 projects worth Rs.1,412 cr across five districts

LUCKNOW, Aug. 4 -- The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP RERA) has approved 10 new real estate projects in five districts across the state, attracting an investment of Rs.1,412.55 cro... Read More


U.P govt, IBM joinhands as mega job fair connects youth with AI skills

Lucknow, Aug. 4 -- The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday gave a fresh push to youth employment and skill development by organising the Mega Job Mela-2026 at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in collaboration... Read More


BJP MLC demands introduction of 'Revenue Jan Adalats'

Lucknow, Aug. 4 -- BJP MLC Vijay Bahadur Pathak on Monday urged the state government to introduce " Revenue Jan Adalats" on the lines of Lok Adalats to ensure time-bound disposal of long-pending cases... Read More