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The main accused, Kanchan Tripathi (32), who runs a local news portal, has been sent to judicial custody. The co-accused, identified as Mansoor and Akram, are butchers.
Mon, Aug 15, 2022The case relates to the death of Mahendra Kumar Sharma, a senior clerk posted at the Pasgawan community health centre who was found dead on February 15, 2012 in a decomposed state.
Fri, Jul 29, 2022Re-entry into alliance comes amid SP shutting its door on two of its allies – Rajbhar's SBSP & Shivpal's PSP
Mon, Jul 25, 2022The development comes days after Rajbhar's party broke ranks with the SP and voted for Droupadi Murmu, who was the NDA's candidate in the July 18 presidential election and emerged victorious over her rival and the Opposition's nominee Yashwant Sinha.
Sat, Jul 23, 2022Taking cognizance of complaints of irregularities in transfers in the PWD, Chief Minister Adityanath had ordered a probe on July 12. The probe report was submitted on July 16. “Based on the recommendation of the probe report, action was taken,” the government spokesperson said.
Wed, Jul 20, 2022Justice has come three decades too late in the Kanpur anti-Sikh riots, especially for many like Harmohindar Kaur, still waiting for a closure.
Wed, Jul 13, 2022Electoral reverses, including recent LS bypoll defeats, among reasons for organisational overhaul, say insiders.
Mon, Jul 04, 2022In the recent Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the RLD had fielded 33 candidates in an alliance with the Samajwadi Party (SP), managing to win eight from the Jat-dominated Western UP – a jump from one seat in the 2017 Assembly polls.
Sat, Jul 02, 2022In its petition, the family said the house was demolished by the Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA) “without following due process”.
Sat, Jul 02, 2022The Foundation was set up in July 2020 to facilitate the construction of the mosque on the 5-acre land allotted by the government.
Thu, Jun 23, 2022Ruling party receives former Congress MLA's support in Rampur Lok Sabha bypoll. But it still has to contend with the Azam factor.
Sun, Jun 19, 2022Several incidents of protesters indulging in violence on the highways were reported from districts in Uttar Pradesh, where travellers were stuck in traffic jams and violence due to the protests.
Sat, Jun 18, 2022Since the arrest of its leader Javed for his alleged involvement in the Prayagraj violence, the Welfare Party has come out in his support and has issued several statement denying allegations being faced by him and calling the police and administration's action against him “illegal”.
Wed, Jun 15, 2022While Javed is the party's central working committee member, Afreen is national secretary of the Fraternity Movement, the student wing of the party.
Tue, Jun 14, 2022Cops say no proof against daughter, student leader Afreen, so far
Tue, Jun 14, 2022In a statement, Kanpur Development Authority (KDA) said the property belonged to one Mohammad Ishtiaq. “Police and administration have also informed that links of Mr Ishtiaq are apparently to mafia, which is being investigated,” it stated.
Sun, Jun 12, 2022According to reports, 38 arrests were made in Saharanpur, 15 in Prayagraj, 24 in Hathras, seven in Moradabad, two in Ferozabad and 23 in Ambedkarnagar.
Fri, Jun 10, 2022Mahan Dal gone, key ally SBSP’s message to Akhilesh: Tell us if you want us or not.
Sat, Jun 11, 2022Mahan Dal, which was formed in 2008, has a presence among the Other Backward Castes such as Shakyas, Sainis, Mauryas and Kushwahas in parts of west and east UP.
Thu, Jun 09, 2022Police officials said that the boy killed his mother on Sunday morning around 3 am, then hid her body in a room and threatened his younger sister to not tell anyone.
Thu, Jun 09, 2022Akhilesh Yadav's cousin Dharmendra Yadav will contest to retain the Yadav stronghold of Azamgarh while Khan’s associate Asim Raja is the candidate from Rampur.
Tue, Jun 07, 2022Global situation a big opportunity, India a reliable partner, says Modi
Sat, Jun 04, 2022Azamgarh and Rampur LS by-polls on June 23, BJP looks for a way into SP bastions.
Thu, Jun 02, 2022Labour Department Additional Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra on Saturday said that under the new regulations, woman factory workers can work after 7pm and before 6am if they give their consent in writing to the employer.
Sun, May 29, 2022A section of Congress leaders remains hopeful of the party's revival in Uttar Pradesh with Priyanka Gandhi's scheduled visit to Lucknow in June for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and the pending appointment of the UP Congress chief.
Fri, May 27, 2022