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

43 senior UP cops shifted 40 times, one 59 times!

May 22, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Lucknow, May 22 (IANS) An Indian Police Service (IPS) officer in Uttar Pradesh has been transferred a staggering 59 times in his careeer, while 43 of his colleagues have been shifted more than 40 times, a Right To Information (RTI) query has revealed.

Thirteen killed in truck-bus collision in Uttar Pradesh

May 21, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Kannauj (Uttar Pradesh), May 21 (ANI): At least thirteen people were killed and 24 others injured in a road accident in the Sadar police station area of Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj District this morning.

Congress names new zonal chiefs in Uttar Pradesh

May 20, 2013 at 11:34 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Miffed over the performance of its eight zonal in charges, including two central ministers, in politically crucial Uttar Pradesh, the Congress appointed a new team Monday.

Illegal structures on Yamuna, Hindon banks to be demolished

May 20, 2013 at 9:02 PM

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.

Lodge FIRs against two BSP ministers: UP Lokayukta

May 20, 2013 at 8:06 PM

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.

SC slams lapses in posting primary education workers

May 20, 2013 at 7:58 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday gave vent to its ire over state governments flouting guidelines for the appointment of 'Shiksha Sahayaks' for promoting primary education saying it amounted to "spoiling the future of the future generations".

Congress names new zonal chiefs in Uttar Pradesh

May 20, 2013 at 6:38 PM

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.

Man accused of assaulting women activists on run

May 19, 2013 at 12:46 PM

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.

6.4 million Indians suffer from cancer and bronchial diseases

May 17, 2013 at 8:30 PM

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.

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.

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.

Five killed in UP wall collapse

May 16, 2013 at 9:58 AM

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.

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.

National Hockey: Mumbai score over Uttar Pradesh

May 12, 2013 at 9:18 PM

Bangalore, May 12 (IANS) Defending champions Mumbai got their campaign back on track with a 3-0 win over Uttar Pradesh in the preliminary league of the 64th senior National men's hockey championship for the Rangaswamy Cup here Sunday.

Meghalaya's controversial private varsity has centres in UP

May 10, 2013 at 9:10 PM

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.

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.

US varsity invite for UP minister

May 9, 2013 at 11:04 AM

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.

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.

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.

Health minister to represent Uttar Pradesh at ADB meet

May 3, 2013 at 10:52 AM

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.

Wrap up party for 'Gulaab Gang'

May 1, 2013 at 4:36 PM

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.

UP accepts NHRC recommendation on children's deaths

April 30, 2013 at 7:24 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) On the recommendations of the NHRC, the Uttar Pradesh government has given Rs.3 lakh to the kin of each of the four children who were electrocuted while they were bathing in a canal three years ago.

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.

Samajwadi Party condemns Azam Khan's detention at US airport

April 27, 2013 at 6:44 PM

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.

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.

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.

Fire engulfs Kanpur transport factory

April 19, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Kanpur, April 19 (ANI): A massive fire engulfed a transport factory in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur city on Friday afternoon.

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.

BSP ready for Lok Sabha polls: Mayawati

April 17, 2013 at 5:16 PM

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.

Action is my forte: Tiger Shroff

April 15, 2013 at 11:32 AM

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.

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.

Yamaha to manufacture "world's cheapest 500-dollar bike" in India

April 11, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Sydney, Apr. 11 (ANI): Yamaha has started working on the 'world's cheapest motorcycle' at its research centre in Uttar Pradesh, India, that will be exported at a price of 500 US dollars, though its launch date in India has yet not been revealed.

UP announces Rs.20 lakh each for soldiers' families

April 11, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Lucknow, April 11 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Thursday announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs.20 lakh each to the families of two of the five Indian soldiers killed in South Sudan.

BHEL, NTPC to float 100 MW power joint venture

April 9, 2013 at 7:50 PM

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.

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.

People hate VIP security cars impacting their lives: SC

April 3, 2013 at 10:20 PM

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.

Four sisters suffer acid attack in UP town

April 3, 2013 at 5:08 PM

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.

Fire damages Greater Noida chemical factory

April 3, 2013 at 12:13 PM

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 3 (ANI): A raging fire has damaged a chemical factory in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida area.

Nine killed in tractor accident in UP

April 2, 2013 at 11:32 PM

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.

'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.

(After 2) Right to Education haunted by teacher shortage? (April 1 is the 3rd anniversary of RTE A

March 31, 2013 at 2:42 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Three years since it came into being and promised free and compulsory education to all children in the 6-14 age group in India, redressing violations of the Right to Education (RTE) Act across the country has been apparently poor, a fact ascribed by the chief monitoring body to teacher shortage and lack of educational infrastructure.

'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.

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 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.

Delhi Metro firing: Accused commits suicide

March 27, 2013 at 3:30 PM

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 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.

BSP attacks Akhilesh government for 'non-delivery'

March 21, 2013 at 8:33 PM

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.

Eight killed in truck-jeep collision

March 20, 2013 at 10:50 PM

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.

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).

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.

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.

UP DSP death case: CBI may begin probe today

March 7, 2013 at 12:37 PM

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..........................

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.

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 12:35 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.

Rs.25,000 for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims

February 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM

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.

Illegal guns, pistols seized in Delhi, two held

February 24, 2013 at 7:23 PM

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.

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.

Allahabad railway station stampede failure of Railways Ministry, UP Govt.: TMC

February 11, 2013 at 12:19 PM

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.

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.

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.

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.

'Vishwaroop' gets peaceful release, opens to average response

February 1, 2013 at 4:54 PM

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.

Two runaway teenagers found after 15 months

January 30, 2013 at 7:42 PM

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.

Mumbai Magicians searching for elusive victory

January 29, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Mumbai, Jan 29 (IANS) Bottom placed Dabur Mumbai Magicians would be hoping to register their maiden victory in the inaugural edition of the Hero Hockey India League Wednesday when they take on Uttar Pradesh Wizards in their eighth league encounter at the Mahindra Hockey stadium here.

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.

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.

Indian economy to grow at 5.5 percent in 2012-13: Ansari

January 27, 2013 at 9:04 PM

Agra, Jan 27 (IANS) India's economic growth is expected to decline to 5.5 percent in the financial year ending March 31, sharply down from an average nearly eight percent growth registered in the last 10 years, Vice President Hamid Ansari said Sunday.

Akhilesh Yadav woos investors to Uttar Pradesh

January 27, 2013 at 8:56 PM

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.

Fog in UP, rail and flight schedules disrupted

January 25, 2013 at 11:28 AM

Lucknow, Jan 25 (IANS) Rail and air services were hit Friday as a thick fog blanketed many parts of Uttar Pradesh.

Pitampura shootout: One more cattle thief arrested

January 21, 2013 at 8:08 PM

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.

Punjab Warriors seek first home win

January 21, 2013 at 5:28 PM

Jalandhar, Jan 21 (IANS) Jaypee Punjab Warriors would look to set the record straight when they take on table leaders Uttar Pradesh Wizards at the Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium for a second time in the Hockey India League (HIL) here Tuesday.

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.

India ups polio immunisation at borders to prevent re-entry

January 20, 2013 at 4:22 PM

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.

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.

Artists create sand sculptures in Varanasi showcasing burning issues in the country

January 20, 2013 at 12:41 PM

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Jan.20 (ANI): Artists in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, have created sand sculptures that showcase burning issues affecting the common man.

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.

Lightening kills six in UP

January 18, 2013 at 8:57 AM

Lucknow, Jan 18 (IANS) At least six people were killed and four injured in Uttar Pradesh after lightening struck their villages, police said Friday.

Juvenile inmates go on rampage in UP, many escpae

January 16, 2013 at 10:33 PM

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.

Has Mayawati mellowed at 57?

January 15, 2013 at 7:05 PM

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.

North India under grip of enduring cold wave, death toll reaches 233 in U.P.

January 10, 2013 at 12:01 PM

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.

'Let us dedicate 2013 to improving safety, security and dignity of women': Mukherjee

January 8, 2013 at 7:45 PM

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.

Mercury dips further in Uttar Pradesh

January 8, 2013 at 9:59 AM

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.

Uttar Pradesh to hold global business summit

January 7, 2013 at 5:19 PM

Lucknow, Jan 7 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Monday said that it would be making major policy announcements at the Global Partnerships for Enduring Growth, the flagship international event of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) at Agra Jan 27-29.

Mayawati demands president's rule in Uttar Pradesh

January 7, 2013 at 4:55 PM

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.

Naming anti-rape law after girl will be an honour, says her family

January 2, 2013 at 1:27 PM

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, Karnataka qualify for Ranji quarters

January 1, 2013 at 6:53 PM

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.

Biometric registration for census begins in Uttar Pradesh

January 1, 2013 at 6:37 PM

Lucknow, Jan 1 (IANS) The second phase of the National Census through biometric registration began in Uttar Pradesh Tuesday, with Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and his family registering for the National Population Register (NPR).

Akhilesh Yadav keeps scribes, officials waiting on New Year

January 1, 2013 at 2:45 PM

Lucknow, Jan 1 (IANS) The new year started off on a bumpy note for Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav as journalists invited to his residence were kept waiting on the streets for over an hour, after which they boycotted the meeting.

Cold wave sweeps north India; death toll reaches 97 in UP

January 1, 2013 at 11:57 AM

Lucknow/ New Delhi, Jan 1 (ANI): People across India face the wrath of dipping mercury, as the cold wave further intensified in several parts of the country.

UP to give Rs.20 lakh to Delhi rape victim's family

December 31, 2012 at 9:17 PM

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.

UP government's utterances on women ring hollow

December 31, 2012 at 3:49 PM

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.