Everything you need to know about Khunder Uttar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Khunder Uttar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Monday ordered the demolition of all unauthorised structures on the flood plains and river beds of Yamuna and Hindon rivers in Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, officials said.
Lucknow, May 20 (IANS) The noose tightened against BSP leaders Monday with the Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta asking Chief Minister Akhlish Yadav to lodge first information reports (FIR) against two former ministers for corruption.
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Miffed over the performance of its eight zonal chiefs, including two central ministers, in the politically crucial Uttar Pradesh, the Congress appointed a new team Monday, said party sources.
Lalitpur (Uttar Pradesh), May 19 (IANS) A goon who misbehaved with five Dalit women activists a week ago in Uttar Pradesh is on the run, with officials planning to auction his house and property, police said Sunday.
Kannauj (Uttar Pradesh), May 17 (ANI): Despite government's claim to provide better healthcare, 6.4 million people in India suffer from cancer and bronchial diseases.
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.
Lucknow, May 16 (IANS) Five passers-by were buried alive when an old wall of a house collapsed in Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi town, police said Thursday.
Shillong, May 10 (IANS) Meghalaya Governor R.S. Mooshahary Friday said the controversial CMJ University, involved in issuing fake Ph.D. degrees to students, had also established centres in almost all districts of Uttar Pradesh.
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.
Lucknow, May 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Minister Shiv Pal Singh Yadav has been invited by the US' John Hopkins University to share his experiences on flood control and expediting a water sector restructuring project in his state, an official said Thursday.
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.
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.
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.
Lucknow, May 3 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh will be represented by Health Minister Ahmad Hasan at the 46th annual body meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), currently underway at Greater Noida, officials said Friday.
Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) The shooting for "Gulaab Gang" has been completed and its producer, Anubhav Sinha, threw a wrap up party and said that they managed to complete the film before schedule.
Lucknow/New Delhi, Apr. 27 (ANI): The Samajwadi Party (SP) on Saturday condemned the detention of its leader and Uttar Pradesh Urban Development minister Azam Khan at the Boston airport.
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.
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.
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.
Kanpur, April 19 (ANI): A massive fire engulfed a transport factory in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur city on Friday afternoon.
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.
Lucknow, April 17 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati Wednesday said that her party was prepared for the Lok Sabha elections whenever they are held.
Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Tiger Shroff has already started shooting for his debut film "Heropanti" with routine scenes but will soon go into heavy duty dancing and then what he loves the best - the action sequences.
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.
Chennai, April 9 (IANS) Two of India's power sector majors -- equipment-maker BHEL and power-generator NTPC -- are together to set up a 100 MW power plant based on Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) technology.
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.
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.
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) People hate red lights, the Supreme Court said Wednesday, hoping that some day they will be spared of the VIP escort cars, except that of constitutional functionaries, passing by them with their sirens blaring.
Lucknow, April 3 (IANS) Four sisters were sprayed with acid by bike-borne assailants when the girls were returning home from a coaching centre in Uttar Pradesh, police said Wednesday.
Lucknow, April 2 (IANS) Nine people were killed and over two dozen injured Tuesday when the tractor trolley in which they were going home from a religious ceremony fell into a deep roadside gorge in Uttar Pradesh, police said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Delhi, Mar. 27 (ANI): The man who killed his wife and injured his father-in-law at the Kakardooma Metro station on Tuesday, has committed suicide in Muradnagar, Uttar Pradesh.
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.
Lucknow, March 21 (IANS) The BSP hit out at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, terming him "Mr Laptop" and "Mr Clean", and asking him to take care of the law and order before it gets too late.
Lucknow, March 20 (IANS) Eight people were killed and three injured after a truck rammed into a jeep in Jaunpur in Uttar Pradesh Wednesday, police said.
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).
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.
The Crime Branch of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is likely to begin a probe into the murder of Uttar Pradesh deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Zia-ul-Haq and two others Thursday, after getting a "request letter" from Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday, officials said..........................
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lucknow, Feb 26 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh will give Rs.25,000 in cash subsidy to pilgrims from the state to undertake the arduous Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage to Tibet, an official said Tuesday.
New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) Two suppliers of illegal arms were arrested and a carbine machine gun, eight pistols and a revolver were recovered from them here, police said Sunday.
Lucknow, Feb 16 (IANS) Heavy rains lashed most parts of Uttar Pradesh Saturday, bringing back the winter chill, the Met office said.
Kolkata/Allahabad, Feb. 11 (ANI): Expressing shock over the stampede that took place at the Allahabad railway station yesterday, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saugata Roy on Monday held the Ministry of Railways and the Samajwadi Party (SP) Government in Uttar Pradesh responsible for the unpleasant incident.
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.
Shimla, Feb 6 (ANI): A fresh spell of snow has blanketed tourist hotspot Shimla in white.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) "Vishwaroop", the Hindi version of actor-director Kamal Haasan's controversial film "Vishwaroopam", released peacefully Friday to an average response, which was likely to pick up over the weekend.
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Two teenaged brothers who ran away from home 15 months ago after their parents forced them to work were found in Uttar Pradesh, police said Wednesday.
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.
Agra, Jan 27 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Sunday evening painted a rosy picture of the changed investment climate in the state and pro-active industrial policies of his government.
Lucknow, Jan 25 (IANS) Rail and air services were hit Friday as a thick fog blanketed many parts of Uttar Pradesh.
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) A cattle thief involved in a shootout with police in Pitampura here was arrested from Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, police said Monday.
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.
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) India has stepped up vigilance at its borders to prevent the re-entry of polio from Pakistan as it aims to continue its two-year run free from the paralytic disease.
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.
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Jan.20 (ANI): Artists in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, have created sand sculptures that showcase burning issues affecting the common man.
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.
Lucknow, Jan 16 (IANS) Juvenile inmates of a reform centre in Uttar Pradesh fought pitched battles and injured some security personnel Wednesday, police said. Many inmates also escaped.
Lucknow, Jan 15 (IANS) No multi-crore currency note garlands, no multi-tiered cakes, no pomp and show... Has a spell out of power mellowed firebrand BSP supremo Mayawati? If the low-key celebrations Tuesday on her 57th birthday are any indication, 'Behenji' is now a changed person and so admit her close aides.
New Delhi/Lucknow, Jan 10 (ANI): In spite of marginal improvement in temperatures, mercury levels in north India on Thursday (January 10) continued to be low enough to give people a lot of discomfort.
Lucknow, Jan. 8 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said that a country is not civilised if it cannot respect its mothers, daughters and sisters.
Lucknow, Jan 8 (IANS) The meteorological department in Uttar Pradesh Tuesday predicted heavy frosting during the night even as temperatures across the state fell to a new low.
Lucknow, Jan 7 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati Monday demanded that president's rule be imposed in Uttar Pradesh, and c laimed there was a total breakdown of law and order in the state.
Ballia (Uttar Pradesh), Jan.2 (ANI): Family members of the 23-year-old woman who died 13 days after being gang raped on the night of December 16, have reportedly welcomed UNion Human Resource Development Minister Shashi Tharoor's suggestion of naming the revised anti-rape law after their daughter.
Mumbai, Jan 1 (IANS) Thirty-nine times champions Mumbai finished third in Group A to qualify for the knock-out stages of the Ranji Trophy as they take on Baroda in the quarter-final leg here beginning Jan 6.
Lucknow, Dec 31 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Monday announced Rs.20 lakh as financial aid to the family of the New Delhi gang-rape victim.
Lucknow, Dec 31 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's words of support or his father Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav's statements on crimes against women ring hollow in a state that reported over 1,500 rape cases in nine months and where a man facing rape charges continues to be minister.
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) Anticipating "chaos" and resultant "bad publicity" in the coverage of the events after the death of the 23-year-old gang-rape victim, the National Broadcasters' Association Saturday urged its members to show "complete respect for privacy" of the woman.
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) An intense cold wave is sweeping northern and eastern India, resulting in over 40 deaths Thursday, officials said.
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) An intense cold wave is sweeping north India, resulting in over 40 deaths Thursday, officials said.
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Dec.27 (ANI): Activists in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, have adopted puppetry as a medium to educate people about problems caused to the environment by waterlogging and use of polythene.
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) The fifth accused, who was taken into custody Friday in connection with the shocking torture and rape of a 23-year-old woman here, claims he is a minor, but it is yet to be verified, said police.
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) A juvenile, detained from Uttar Pradesh's Badaun in connection with the gang-rape and torture of a 23-year-old in a moving bus here, was taken into custody after he was identified as the fifth accused, police said.
Patnitop, Dec 18 (ANI): Tourists in Jammu and Kashmir cheer the fresh spell of snowfall as the snow clad mountains and trees provided a visual treat to them.
New Delhi, Dec 17 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday expressed its delight over former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh returning to its fold, saying the outfit will become stronger with his homecoming.
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Indian hockey players Sardar Singh and Sandeep Singh Sunday hailed the prospect of lucrative money with the Hockey Indian League (HIL) and hoped it will be the turning point for the sport in the country.
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) India's captain and star playmaker Sardar Singh became the highest paid player as he went for a whopping $78,000 to Delhi Wave Riders while Uttar Pradesh Wizards bought ace drag-flicker V.R. Raghunath for $76,000 at the Hockey India League (HIL) players' auction here Sunday.
Sarada Singh, the captain of Indian men hockey team and one of the marquee players has been topped in the list of auctioned players held on Sunday for upcoming Hockey India Legue (HIL)...........
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) India's captain and one of the marquee players, Sardar Singh was sold to Delhi Wave Riders for the highest price of $78,000 while Bangalore's V.R. Raghunath fetched the second highest price of $76,000 for Uttar Pradesh Wizards here at the Hockey India League (HIL) players' auction Sunday.
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Indian hockey team's captain and one of the marquee players, Sardar Singh was sold to the Delhi Wave Riders for the highest price of $78,000 here at the Hockey India League (HIL) players' auction Sunday.
Ghaziabad, Dec 14 (IANS) Traffic was jammed on the busy National Highway 24 to the national capital as lawyers from 22 districts demonstrated to press their demand for a high court bench in western Uttar Pradesh.
Dehradun, Dec 12 (ANI): The first chief minister of Uttarakhand, Nityanand Swamy, passed away here his morning after protracted illness. He was 85.
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh accounted for the maximum of 30,788 cases of human rights abuses in the country in 2012-13 followed by Haryana, the Lok Sabha was told Tuesday.
Lucknow, Dec 4 (IANS) Two days before the 20th anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition, the Uttar Pradesh Police has been put on high alert and all religious and political processions have been banned in Faizabad district, an official said Tuesday.
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Actress Kavita Kaushik is set to play the role of an effervescent character named Maina in a new comedy show "Tota Weds Maina". She says she can relate to the character's adventurous and fun-loving streak.
Mumbai, Nov 30 (IANS) The Indian cricket board's National Women's Selection Committee picked a list of probables for the ICC Women's World Cup 2013 to be played in India Jan 31-Feb 17.
New Delhi/Lucknow, Nov.28 (ANI): Actor Aamir Khan has urged police in Uttar Pradesh to provide adequate security to the widow of the murdered 29-year-old labourer Abdul Hakim, who spoke about the terror unleashed on the lovers by Khap Panchayats, in the actor's television show 'Satyamev Jayate' five months ago.
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) The central government has sought a report on Bulandshahr "honour killing" from the Uttar Pradesh government and will also review laws on the crime, a minister said Tuesday.
Lucknow, Nov 27 (IANS) Legislators cutting across party lines Tuesday asked the Uttar Pradesh government to slash Value Added Tax (VAT) on diesel.
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) India has over two lakh urban homes with dry latrines, where manual scavengers are employed to remove human faeces. The most populous state of Uttar Pradesh contributes to more than half the number, while national capital Delhi too has 583 such homes.
Bangalore, Nov 23 (IANS) Karnataka will be looking forward to their first home match of the new Ranji Trophy season for more reasons than one when they take on Odisha here Saturday.
Lucknow, Nov 22 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Police Thursday arrested mafia don Sushil, alias 'Moonch', wanted in more than 40 cases ranging from extortions, contract killings and murders, from a shopping mall in Rajasthan.
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The winter session of parliament started on a disruptive note Thursday with both houses being adjourned shortly after proceedings began.
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Friday issued notice to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, after a truck driver lost an eye during alleged torture by police when he refused to pay them a bribe.
Firozabad (Uttar Pradesh), Nov.16 (ANI): Violece erupted in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday, after a freight truck rammed into an auto rickshaw killing five persons and injuring a few others.
