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Everything you need to know about Amaharpatti Uttar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Man who abused lower caste women not arrested

May 17, 2013 at 6:54 PM

Lalitpur (Uttar Pradesh), May 17 (IANS) In another case of police apathy in cases of gender-related violence, activists alleged here Friday that a man who physically and verbally abused five lower caste women has not been arrested even five days after a complaint was filed against him.

Hockey: Karnataka lift Rangaswamy Cup

May 16, 2013 at 10:06 PM

Bangalore, May 16 (IANS) Karnataka created history by winning their maiden Rangaswamy Cup, the symbol of supremacy in the Indian Hockey Federation's senior National men's hockey championship after defeating Uttar Pradesh 3-1 in the final here Thursday.

Centre hikes backward region grant fund entitlement of UP

May 16, 2013 at 10:38 AM

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): The Central Government has increased the Backward Region Grant Fund (BRGF) entitlement of Uttar Pradesh from 667 crore rupees to 818.17 crore rupees in 2013-14.

UP Police beat minor, NHRC seeks explanation

May 15, 2013 at 8:38 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Wednesday sought explanation from the senior superintendent of police (SSP) of Bulandshahar in Uttar Pradesh over beating of a three-year-old girl by police officials in a court premises.

One killed in Uttar Pradesh explosion

May 13, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Lucknow, May 13 (IANS) One person was killed Monday in an explosion in a factory in the Panki industrial area, near Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh Police said.

President Mukherjee calls for ensuring safety, security of women and children

May 10, 2013 at 7:50 PM

Lucknow, May 10 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday said that the rising incidents of crime against women and children call for effective measures to ensure their safety and security, and added that it also calls for arresting the moral decline in our society.

UP minister declines US varsity invite

May 10, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Lucknow, May 10 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Minister Shiv Pal Singh Yadav Friday turned down an invitation to him and his ministry officials from the US' Johns Hopkins University.

Five people die after consumption of spurious liquor in Amethi

May 8, 2013 at 1:45 PM

Amethi (Uttar Pradesh), May 8 (ANI): At least five people died in Amethi after consuming adulterated liquor.

Kumbh pontoons to be used elsewhere in UP

May 8, 2013 at 12:08 PM

Lucknow, May 8 (IANS) The 18 pontoon bridges used during the 56-day Kumbh this year will be used to build temporary bridges in many parts of Uttar Pradesh.

Fearing action, UP's last cable TV sets blink

May 8, 2013 at 9:04 AM

Lucknow, May 8 (IANS) The last of television sets hooked on to cable networks blinked Tuesday midnight in Uttar Pradesh after operators cut transmission fearing the information and broadcasting ministry's wrath.

Director targets 2014 for 'Tanu Weds Manu' sequel

May 7, 2013 at 7:36 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) After "Raanjhanaa", Anand L. Rai's next film will be the "Tanu Weds Manu" sequel. Although he isn't sure when it would go on the floors, he has confirmed he will prepare the romantic-comedy for a 2014 release.

Akhilesh hints at arrests of BSP ministers involved in corruption

May 7, 2013 at 7:04 PM

Lucknow, May 7 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Tuesday hinted of impending trouble in form of arrests of former Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) ministers in the state by categorically asserting that law would be allowed to take its own free course in graft matters.

Goa asked to send proposal for tiger reserve

May 6, 2013 at 7:45 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The union environment and forests ministry has asked the Goa government to send proposals to set up a tiger reserve at the Mhadei wildlife sanctuary, parliament was told Monday.

Government may not last beyond October: SP

May 2, 2013 at 1:56 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party (SP) Thursday said the government may not last beyond October and early elections seemed inevitable.

Anubhav hails Madhuri, Juhi for professionalism

May 1, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) "Gulaab Gang" will see Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla, once rivals, sharing the screen space for the first time. Producer Anubhav Sinha says during initial casting, they never thought about bringing the two together.

Nawazuddin's brother to direct commercial film

April 29, 2013 at 7:48 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Nawazuddin Siddiqui says his brother Shammas Siddiqui is set to make his debut in filmdom as a director with a crime-based saga and adds that it will be in the commercial zone.

Two thieves lynched in UP

April 27, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Lucknow, April 27 (IANS) A mob of villagers early Saturday lynched two thieves in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur district, police said.

UP minister to cut short US visit

April 26, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Lucknow, April 26 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister Mohammad Azam Khan has decided to cut short his US trip after his "long and humiliating frisking" at the Logan airport in Boston, an official here said.

SC raps police forces over treatment of women

April 25, 2013 at 10:36 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday said that it would take a very serious view of another incident of police violence against a woman, and the person involved would have to bear the wrath of the court.

Poorest unable to exercise rights fully under NREGA, says CAG

April 23, 2013 at 5:48 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The poorest of poor were not able to exercise their rights fully under the job guarantee act and several irregularities have been noticed in works and procedures under the government's ambitious scheme, a CAG report tabled in parliament Tuesday said.

Akhilesh calls for third front

April 22, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Chennai, April 22 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Monday called for a third front at the national level as the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have both failed in their promises.

More amendments needed to make anti-rape law stronger: Mayawati

April 22, 2013 at 5:00 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati Monday said an all-party meeting should be held to suggest amendments to tackle any shortcomings in the anti-rape law and also called for death penalty in cases of barbaric rapes.

UP cop's two murderers held in Mumbai

April 20, 2013 at 10:12 PM

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Two brothers, who killed a policeman and a college principal, were arrested in Mumbai Saturday by a joint team of Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh police, an official said. The two suspects opened fire on the police and were caught after a 30-minute chase.

New transfer policy announced in Uttar Pradesh

April 19, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Lucknow, April 19 (IANS) Finding itself having to explain the frequent transfers of officials, the Uttar Pradesh government has come out with a new transfer policy, to take effect in May. Sources said Friday a government order has been issued in this regard.

Modi factor will not benefit BJP, says Mayawati

April 18, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Lucknow, April 18 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati Thursday ruled out any political benefit to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in case it filed Narendra Modi as its prime ministerial candidate.

Six UP cops suspended for custodial death

April 18, 2013 at 9:24 AM

Lucknow, April 18 (IANS) Six policemen, including an inspector were suspended in Uttar Pradesh after a man facing charges for running an illegal arms racket died in a police station here, officials said Thursday.

Reach out aggressively to people, Rajnath tells UP BJP

April 16, 2013 at 9:40 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh Tuesday told party leaders from Uttar Pradesh to "get aggressive" and reach out to people so as to win the most seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Maya demands president's rule in Uttar Pradesh

April 16, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Lucknow, April 16 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati Tuesday demanded that president's rule be imposed in the state.

140 shanties gutted in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar

April 14, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Kushinagar/Kanpur (UP), April 14 (ANI): A raging fire engulfed a slum area in Khushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday, leaving hundreds of people homeless.

Ambedkar hoardings: Mayawati accuses UP government of indulging in political vendetta

April 14, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Lucknow, April 14 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati on Sunday accused the incumbent Samajwadi Party government in the state of political vendetta for removing hoardings installed near the Bhimrao Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Sthal in the city to mark his 122th birth anniversary.

Nearly 2,000 UP cops transferred in two years

April 11, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Lucknow, April 11 (IANS) A Right to Information (RTI) query has revealed that 1,828 officers of the provincial police service (PPS) in Uttar Pradesh were transferred in Uttar Pradesh in the last two years.

NHRC notice to UP Police for 'torturing' 5-year-old

April 10, 2013 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Wednesday issued a notice to Uttar Pradesh Police for allegedly "torturing" a five-year-old boy by subjecting him to electric shocks.

Children kill their father in Saharanpur

April 8, 2013 at 3:33 PM

Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) Apr 8 (ANI): Two sons and a daughter in Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh allegedly murdered their own father, said police on Monday.

Advani wants stronger BJP in UP

April 3, 2013 at 11:08 PM

Lucknow, April 3 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani Wednesday asked the Uttar Pradesh unit to strengthen the party in the state and fight graft.

Explain police firing, NHRC tells Uttar Pradesh DGP

April 2, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The NHRC has sought a report from the director general of police (DGP) of Uttar Pradesh over the alleged killing of an 18-year-old boy by police after he refused to give a bribe, a statement said Tuesday.

'UP will move on a progressive path': Akhilesh Yadav

April 2, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Lucknow, Apr. 2 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said that the state would tread the path of development and the ruling Samajwadi Party would work in the interest of the farmers.

What is Mulayam Singh up to? (News Analysis)

March 30, 2013 at 6:42 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Driven by the ambition of being the prime ministerial nominee in case a Third Front comes to the fore after the 2014 general elections, Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav is pitching to play the big game with his lofty on-again, off-again expressions of support designed to keep the ruling UPA coalition on the edge.

'Stable' UPA will complete its full term: Manish Tewari

March 30, 2013 at 12:10 PM

Ujjain, Mar. 30 (ANI): Asserting that the ruling Congress Party has very successfully run a coalition for the last nine years, Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Saturday said the UPA Government is completely stable and will complete its full term.

Lightning kills nine in Uttar Pradesh

March 30, 2013 at 9:30 AM

Lucknow, March 30 (IANS) Even as pleasant weather in the last two days brought some respite for residents of Uttar Pradesh, lightning which accompanied the rains killed at least nine people in different parts of the state till late Friday, officials said.

Mulayam says 'no plans to withdraw support to UPA Govt.'

March 29, 2013 at 8:42 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 29 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav on Friday said that he has no plans now to withdraw support to the Congress-led UPA II Government at the Centre.

Chidambaram and Akhilesh talk business over coffee and idli

March 29, 2013 at 5:38 PM

Lucknow, March 29 (IANS) Over cups of steaming coffee and idli, union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Friday talked business as speculation mounted over the future of the Samajwadi Party (SP)-Congress equation.

Chidambaram, Akhilesh talk business over coffee and idli

March 29, 2013 at 2:42 PM

Lucknow, March 29 (IANS) Over cups of steaming coffee, idli and sambhar, union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav Friday talked business as speculation mounted over the future of the Samajwadi Party (SP)-Congress equation.

Chidambaram lauds Akhilesh Govt., assures central assistance to UP

March 29, 2013 at 2:10 PM

Lucknow, Mar. 29 (ANI): Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Friday reached out to the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party (SP) Government in Uttar Pradesh, and assured full central assistance in the state's development.

Rain makes pleasant weather in Uttar Pradesh

March 28, 2013 at 5:22 PM

Lucknow, March 28 (IANS) Weather across Uttar Pradesh turned pleasant Thursday after a spell of heat as it rained in many places and the day temperatures dropped by several notches.

Congress, BJP rebuff SP's third front vision

March 25, 2013 at 9:54 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) In a sharp rebuff to the Samajwadi Party (SP), the Congress and the BJP Monday said that there was no possibility of a third front central government after the 2014 general elections.

Uttar Pradesh Police to appoint 24000 constables and 4000 sub-inspectors

March 22, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Uttar Pradesh government has sanctioned a major recruitment drive under which 2,200 computer operators, 4,000 sub-inspectors and 24,000 constables would be recruited.

Cops question suspected terrorist, recover explosives

March 22, 2013 at 10:17 AM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Delhi Police said Friday that a man was arrested from Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh two days ago, on suspicion of being a Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist.

Improve image and functioning, Akhilesh to police

March 18, 2013 at 6:57 PM

Lucknow, March 18 (IANS) Faced with unrelenting criticism on the state's poor law and order, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Monday pulled up senior police officials and asked them to improve their and the force's functioning and act tough against criminals.

Bollywood brigade in Manish Malhotra show

March 16, 2013 at 10:46 AM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Ace designer Manish Malhotra opted for young actors including Sidharth Malhotra, Esha Gupta and Jacqueline Fernandez who sashayed down the runway to showcase a collection titled 'Threads of Emotions' at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week (WIFW).

Akhilesh promises to tone up law and order

March 15, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Lucknow, March 15 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, who completed his first year in power Friday, conceded that law and order in the state was a "matter for concern" and that "one bad incident can destroy the image and efforts" of his government.

Revolution waiting to happen in rural UP: Akhilesh Yadav

March 13, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Lucknow, March 13 (IANS) There is a revolution waiting to happen in rural Uttar Pradesh but capital and technology were needed to unleash the state's unlimited potential, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said at a business summit here Wednesday.

UP gives away free laptops to students

March 11, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Lucknow, March 11 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Monday kick-started the distribution of laptops to college students -- in line with his Samajwadi Party's election promise.

UP CM kept his promise; launches free laptop scheme for students

March 11, 2013 at 3:27 PM

The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Akhilesh Yadav Monday launched free laptop scheme for intermediate pass students as Samajwadi Party has made promise in its election manifesto during the 2012 assembly polls......................

UP CM Akhilesh launches free laptop scheme for students

March 11, 2013 at 3:23 PM

Lucknow, Mar. 11 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Monday launched free laptop scheme for intermediate pass students as promised in the Samajwadi Party's (SP) manifesto during the 2012 assembly polls.

Two killed in temple stampede in Uttar Pradesh

March 10, 2013 at 11:39 AM

Barabanki, Mar 10 (ANI): At least two devotees were killed and 10 injured when a stampede broke out in a Shiva temple in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district today.

Government jobs for widow, brother of slain UP cop

March 8, 2013 at 10:59 PM

Lucknow, March 8 (IANS) The widow and brother of a slain Uttar Pradesh Police officer were Friday appointed to government jobs, a state government spokesman said.

Delhi Police to book mafia don Brijesh Singh under MCOCA

March 8, 2013 at 10:35 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Delhi Police is likely to book Brijesh Singh, a mafia don from Uttar Pradesh and his 13 associates under the stringent MCOCA in a case of extortion, an official said.

Saudi business delegation in Lucknow to strengthen ties

March 8, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Lucknow, March 8 (IANS) A business delegation from Saudi Arabia arrived here Friday as part of an exclusive industry interaction tour organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to strengthen bilateral business ties.

Women's car rally to highlight forest issues

March 6, 2013 at 8:11 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) To highlight the importance of saving forests and elephants, a women's car rally will be held from Delhi to Rishikesh in Uttarakhand from March 29 to 31. The rally also aims to spread awareness on women empowerment and breast cancer prevention.

Politicians demand probe into killing of police officer in UP

March 5, 2013 at 8:27 PM

New Delhi/Deoria/Bhopal, Mar.5 (ANI): Politicians have demanded a probe into the killing of senior police officer Zia-ul-Haq and denounced the deteriorating law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh.

Five MNS men arrested for beating north Indians

March 5, 2013 at 7:39 PM

Satara (Maharashtra), March 5 (IANS) Five party workers of the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) were arrested Tuesday for beating up parents of north Indian students, police said.

Parliament adjourned over policeman's killing, petrol prices (Third Lead)

March 5, 2013 at 3:23 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Both houses of parliament were disrupted and adjounred for the day Tuesday as members protested the petrol price hike and the killing of a police officer in Uttar Pradesh.

Lok Sabha adjourned for the day, Rajya Sabha till 2 p.m.

March 5, 2013 at 12:51 PM

New Delhi, Mar 5 (ANI): The Lok Sabha has been adjourned for the day, while the Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 2 p.m. today following the uproar by opposition members on several issues, including the hike in petroleum prices and the killing of a cop in Uttar Pradesh.

Lok Sabha adjourned for the day, Rajya Sabha till 2 p.m.

March 5, 2013 at 12:35 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Both houses of parliament were disrupted Tuesday as members protested the petrol price hike and the killing of a police officer in Uttar Pradesh.

Both houses of parliament adjourned till noon

March 5, 2013 at 12:04 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Both houses of parliament were adjourned till noon Tuesday after opposition parties raised various issues including the killing of a police officer in Uttar Pradesh.

Lok Sabha adjourned till noon

March 5, 2013 at 11:39 AM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was Tuesday adjourned till noon after members from various parties disrupted its proceedings.

UP cop killing: Akhilesh Govt. exemplifies 'goonda raj', says Mayawati

March 5, 2013 at 11:31 AM

New Delhi/Lucknow, Mar. 5 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Tuesday alleged that the Akhilesh Yadav-led Government in Uttar Pradesh exemplifies 'goonda raj' and that there is an administration of Samajwadi Party (SP) goons in the state.

Guard held for raping labourer in Gurgaon

March 4, 2013 at 9:37 PM

Gurgaon, March 4 (IANS) A security guard posted at a construction site here was arrested Monday for raping a woman labourer, police said.

Script writer killed friend for Rs.2 lakh: Cops

March 4, 2013 at 9:13 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) A 21-year-old aspiring actor was murdered here by his arrested script writer friend for Rs.2 lakh, police said Monday.

Maha Kumbh was crash course in Hinduism: French filmmaker (With Image)

March 3, 2013 at 8:35 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) French documentary maker Diego Bunuel, who spent 21 days at the ongoing Maha Kumbh, the largest gathering of people in the world, in Allahabad, said it was more like a crash course in Hinduism.

Metro project in Ghaziabad suffers setback

February 27, 2013 at 12:03 AM

Ghaziabad, Feb 26 (IANS) Controversy has risen over the Delhi Metro extension from Delhi's Dilshad Garden to New Bus Stand here with the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation unwilling to fund the project but the municipal commissioner seeking the Uttar Pradesh government's permission to overrule it, said a councillor.

Now new TV mega-series to promote 'Ek Thi Daayan'

February 22, 2013 at 6:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Trust Ekta Kapoor to come up with unique marketing strategies. For her new film co-production "Ek Thi Daayan", she is launching a TV mega-series, through which eight TV actresses will promote the movie differently.

Centre not releasing funds on time, alleges Akhilesh

February 19, 2013 at 6:57 PM

Lucknow, Feb 19 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Tuesday accused the union government of not releasing funds of the centrally-aided projects and schemes in time, thus slackening the development process in the state.

Rains bring back winter chill in Uttar Pradesh

February 16, 2013 at 11:45 AM

Lucknow, Feb 16 (IANS) Heavy rains lashed most parts of Uttar Pradesh Saturday, bringing back the winter chill, the Met office said.

Charan Singh was sure of his leadership, says biographer

February 12, 2013 at 1:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Former prime minister Charan Singh, father of union Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh who continues to influence the politics of western Uttar Pradesh, was a man confident of his leadership qualities, his biographer has said.

Two killed in firing in Uttar Pradesh

February 11, 2013 at 8:27 PM

Lucknow, Feb 11 (IANS) Two people, including a convict, were Monday afternoon killed in firing by five car-borne assailants in Uttar Pradesh, police said.

Prime minister condoles stampede deaths

February 10, 2013 at 11:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Condoling the death of pilgrims in a stampede in Allahabad railway station Sunday, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told central ministries to extend all possible help to Uttar Pradesh government in relief operations, officials said.

11 months on, Akhilesh Yadav begins calling the shots (Uttar Pradesh Newsletter)

February 9, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Lucknow, Feb 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav is finally walking out of father Mulayam Singh Yadav's shadow, carefully building the state's business profile, looking into the nitty-gritty of key government schemes and rejigging the bureaucracy and his council of ministers. As an aide put it, 'Bhaiyyaji' is finally calling the shots.

HIL: Mumbai Magicians to play for pride

February 6, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) Bottom placed Dabur Mumbai Magicians would have nothing but their pride to defend when they take on second placed Ranchi Rhinos in their last league encounter of the Hockey India League here Thursday.

Fresh spell of snow blankets tourist hotspot Shimla

February 6, 2013 at 1:15 PM

Shimla, Feb 6 (ANI): A fresh spell of snow has blanketed tourist hotspot Shimla in white.

Winter chill returns in UP

February 5, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Lucknow, Feb 5 (IANS) Incessant rain brought back the winter chill in most parts of Uttar Pradesh Tuesday. The weather department predicted more showers in the next two days.

Netherlands planning to invest in Uttar Pradesh

February 4, 2013 at 9:34 PM

Lucknow, Feb 4 (IANS) Dutch ambassador Alphonsus Stoelinga Monday appreciated the prevailing investment atmosphere in Uttar Pradesh and said his country is planning to invest in meat and potato industry in the state.

HIL: Mumbai Magicians in a must-win clash

February 4, 2013 at 7:10 PM

Mumbai, Feb 4 (IANS) Bottom placed Dabur Mumbai Magicians will get a last chance to keep alive their challenge in the inaugural Hero Hockey India League when they take on fourth placed Uttar Pradesh Wizards at the Mumbai Hockey Association Stadium here Tuesday.

Another cattle thief held for shootout

January 31, 2013 at 8:54 PM

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Another accused in a shootout involving cattle thieves was arrested here, police said Thursday. The number of accused taken into custody for the incident earlier this month has now reached seven.

Majority of women unaware of rights: Study

January 29, 2013 at 7:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Seventy percent of women in the national capital are unaware of constitutional and legal provisions made for them, a new study released Tuesday said.

Investment policy revamp a priority: Akhilesh

January 28, 2013 at 8:41 PM

Agra, Jan 28 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Monday said the state's priority is to revamp the investment-related policies across sectors and create an enabling and business friendly-environment.

Punjab Warriors looking to end Waveriders unbeaten run

January 28, 2013 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Fast improving Jaypee Punjab Warriors would look to ending the unbeaten run of league leaders Delhi Waveriders when they face-off in their Hero Hockey India League (HIL) encounter at the Major Dhyan Chand National Hockey Stadium here Tuesday.

Uttar Pradesh to set up manufacturing investment zones

January 27, 2013 at 9:28 PM

Agra, Jan 27 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh will invest in product specific industrial infrastructure and set up national manufacturing investment zones that would create employment and boost growth, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said Sunday.

Vice President to open UP partnership summit

January 27, 2013 at 1:44 PM

Agra, Jan 27 (IANS) The Taj city is all decked up for the three-day Jan 27-29 CII sponsored global summit with Vice President Hamid Ansari set to inaugurate it Sunday evening. Uttar Pradesh will showcase investment opportunities in the meet.

Uttar Pradesh seeks Saudi investment

January 24, 2013 at 8:24 PM

Lucknow, Jan 24 (IANS) Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has sought more Saudi investment in Uttar Pradesh and greater cooperation with Riyadh in the fields of agriculture, education and tourism.

Uttar Pradesh seeks Saudi investment

January 24, 2013 at 6:32 PM

Lucknow, Jan 24 (IANS) Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has sought more Saudi investment in Uttar Pradesh and greater cooperation with Riyadh in the fields of agriculture, education and tourism.

Rhinos, Wizards fight for a win

January 23, 2013 at 5:52 PM

Ranchi, Jan 23 (IANS) The battle for the top spot in the Hockey India League (HIL) is a hot chase at this point and the last match between Ranchi Rhinos and Uttar Pradesh Wizards before the second break in the tournament at the Astroturf Stadium to be played here Thursday could set the tempo for the remainder of this tournament.

Does Rajnath Singh have a magic potion for BJP?

January 23, 2013 at 3:20 PM

Lucknow, Jan 23 (IANS) Does Rajnath Singh, a physics lecturer-turned-politician now in his second term as the BJP president, carry the magical potion for his party ahead of the Lok Sabha polls?

Rajnath should ensure immoral acts are not tolerated: Advani

January 23, 2013 at 2:40 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Senior BJP leader L.K. Advani Wednesday said newly-elected party president Rajnath Singh's biggest responsibility would be to ensure that immoral acts are not tolerated and that the task ahead for the BJP is to be a "party with a difference".

Mulayam bares his 'Delhi ambitions' again

January 22, 2013 at 7:12 PM

Lucknow, Jan 22 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Tuesday bared his national ambitions again as he exhorted party cadres to work beyond "making a government in Uttar Pradesh".

BJP to take out Atal Sankalp Yatra in Lucknow

January 21, 2013 at 11:36 AM

New Delhi, Jan.21 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will take out a Atal Sankalp Yatra here on Monday to protest against the diesel price hike and general price rise.

UP Wizards blank Ranchi Rhinos in hockey league

January 20, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Lucknow, Jan 20 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Wizards outplayed Ranchi Rhinos 2-0 at the Dhyan Chand Stadium here Sunday to move to top of the Hockey India League standings.

On the trail of the Buddha with Indian Railways

January 20, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) It's a train that will take you on a trail of the life of the Buddha. As a trial run this time, the Mahaparinirvana Express that set out from here Sunday on a week's journey will also feature sites in Odisha.

Lightning kills six in UP

January 18, 2013 at 4:28 PM

The sparkling lightning Thursday killed six persons and injured four in two districts of Uttar Pradesh in two separate incidents.................

Indian student invents alarm clock that shocks you out of bed

January 18, 2013 at 12:01 PM

London, Jan 18 (ANI): An Indian student, who was unable to get up in time for lectures, has invented an alarm clock that wakes up the owner with a shock.