Everything you need to know about Pratapgarh: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Pratapgarh: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Lucknow, April 23 (IANS) At least four minors have been reported raped in various parts of Uttar Pradesh in a single day, police said Tuesday.
Lucknow, April 23 (IANS) At least four rape cases involving minors have been reported from various parts of Uttar Pradesh in a day, police said Tuesday.
Lucknow, April 13 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team probing the triple murders of deputy superintendent of police Zia-ul-Haq, a village pradhan and his brother at a Kunda village in Pratapgarh Saturday arrested the son of the slain pradhan.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on 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.
Lucknow, Apr 11 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday announced financial assistance of Rs 20 lakh each to the family members of two peacekeepers from the state killed during a United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.
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.
Lucknow, March 16 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Saturday recovered the service revolver of the slain Uttar Pradesh cop which was missing since his killing March 2.
Deoria (Uttar Pradesh), Mar. 9 (ANI): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi met the family members of slain Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Zia-ul-Haque on Saturday and assured them that they will get justice.
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.
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..........................
Lucknow, March 7 (IANS) The 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, officials said.
Lucknow, March 6 (IANS) Is the crucial Muslim vote bank of the ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) drifting away? Even while party leaders say there is nothing that could "alienate the minorities", community leaders have begun to openly speak of their "early disenchantment" with SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and his son Akhilesh Yadav, the Uttar Pradesh chief minister.
Pratapgarh, Mar. 6 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, who is facing sharp criticism over the alleged involvement of politician Raja Bhaiya in the murder of a deputy superintendent of police in an incident of mob violence, on Wednesday visited Pratapgarh to meet the family members of slain village headman and his brother.
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.
Lucknow, March 4 (IANS) Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya, former Uttar Pradesh minister and independent legislator from Kunda, Monday pleaded innocence and said he had nothing to do with the "tragic death" of circle officer Zia-ul-Haq.
Lucknow, March 4 (IANS) The Akhilesh Yadav government in Uttar Pradesh found itself in a piquant situation Monday as the widow of slain police officer Zia-ul-Haq refused to conduct his funeral unless the "chief minister personally came over to assure justice".
Controversial Uttar Pradesh Minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya has submitted his resignation from the post of Minister of Food and Supplies to Samajwadi Party Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav after police booked allegedly booked him for cooking conspiracy to kill Deputy Superintendent of Police Zia-ul-Haque..............
Lucknow/New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya quit Monday, a day after he was booked for the murder of a senior police officer.
Lucknow, Mar 4 (ANI): Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Monday confirmed that controversial Uttar Pradesh Minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya has submitted his resignation to Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav after he was alleged booked for a conspiracy to kill Deputy Superintendent of Police Zia-ul-Haque .
Lucknow, Mar 4 (ANI): Controversial Uttar Pradesh Minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya submitted his resignation to Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Monday morning after he was alleged booked for a conspiracy to kill Deputy Superintendent of Police Zia-ul-Haque .
Lucknow, March 4 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh minister Raja Bhaiya and seven of his associates have been booked for the murder of a senior police officer, officials said Mnday.
Lucknow, Feb 10 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Saturday midnight undertook a major rejig of the state bureaucracy, transferring 56 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and 60 Indian Police Service (IPS) officials.
Lucknow, Jan 4 (IANS) Rs.50,000 as compensation for being kidnapped, taken to Nagpur and raped in captivity for many days. That was what a panchayat in Uttar Pradesh has offered a 13-year-old who came to them with her tale of horror at the hands of a youth from the village.
Mumbai, Nov. 10 (ANI): Samajwadi Party leader Abu Asim Azmi on Saturday played down his remark that Muslims are not safe under the Akhilesh Yadav-led Government in Uttar Pradesh, saying he is making all attempts to ensure that the minorities have full faith in his party and that Mulayam Singh Yadav sits on the throne of Delhi after the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
Lucknow, Nov 6 (IANS) Six people were killed and four were severely injured when a truck rammed into their sports-utility vehicle in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district, around 163 km from here, Tuesday, police said.
Lucknow, Nov 2 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Friday decided to withdraw cases slapped by the previous Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) regime against Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt, who had allegedly made comments against former chief minister Mayawati.
Lucknow, Oct 30 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati Tuesday hit out at the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party (SP) government in Uttar Pradesh, accusing it of "complete failure on all fronts", including curbing the rising incidence of communal violence.
New Delhi, Sept 23 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday hit out at Samajwadi Party (SP), saying that SP and communalism are "closely related."
Jaipur, August 14 (IANS) Incessant rains since the past three days have hit life in several districts of Rajasthan including Banswara, Chittorgarh, Kota and Baran, with some bridges being damaged and dams flowing close to the danger mark, officials said Tuesday.
Lucknow, Aug 14 (IANS) Three policemen were suspended in Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh Tuesday after it was found that an AK-47 assault rifle and 100 cartridges were missing from the police arsenal.
The Union Cabinet Thursday approved a proposal of developing a 166.40 km long 'two laning with paved shoulders' road project in the 'Rai Bareilly - Jaunpur' section of National Highway - 231 (NH-231).........
Lucknow, June 26 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government late Monday suspended four senior officials in Pratapgrah district, including the district magistrate and police chief, for laxity in their duty following violence after a gang-rape.
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) A 24-year-old woman and her husband have been arrested for killing a film producer after he made advances towards the woman, police said here Wednesday.
Jaipur, May 8 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested an Executive Engineer (Electrical), BSNL, Kota and an Additional Chief Engineer(Electrical), BSNL, Jodhpur and Jaipur for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs.40,000/- from the complainant. case was registered by the CBI under Section 20 B of the Penal Code Act, 1988, on the basis of a complaint received from the complainant of Mansarovar, Jaipur.
Jaipur, April 28 (IANS) Four men were killed when the car they were travelling in collided with a bus in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh district Saturday, police said.
Lucknow, April 9 (IANS) With more than 1,011 transfers in 24 days, the once powerful bureaucracy in Uttar Pradesh is running for cover these days.
New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Over 57 percent polling was registered till 5 pm in the fourth phase of Uttar Pradesh assembly elections on Sunday.
As much as 57 percent polling were recorded in the forth phase of Uttar Pradesh (UP) Assembly Election 2012 held on February 19, 2012 amid tight security. The polling went on peace fully, informed the UP election official.....
Lucknow, Feb 19 (ANI): Polling for the fourth phase of assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh for 56 seats began at 7 a.m. today and will continue till 5 p.m.
Lucknow, Feb 19 (ANI): Over 25 percent voters exercised their franchise on Sunday, in the fourth phase of Uttar Pradesh polls till noon.
Lucknow, Feb 19 (ANI): Over 25 percent voters exercised their franchise on Sunday, in the fourth phase of Uttar Pradesh polls till noon.
The fourth phase of Uttar Pradesh Assembly Election 2012 for 56 constituencies has been kicked off today at 7 a.m. with a sluggish polling note amid tight security arrangements.......
Lucknow, Feb 19 (ANI): Polling for the fourth phase of assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh for 56 seats began at 7 a.m. today and will continue till 5 p.m.
Pratapgarh, Feb 18 (ANI): The voters in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh District have demanded the development of infrastructure ahead of polls in their district.
Pratapgarh, Feb 18 (ANI): The voters in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh District have demanded the development of infrastructure ahead of polls in their district.
Pratapgarh/ Etah, Feb 17 (ANI): Lashing out at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sushma Swaraj has termed the regime of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) as a period of open misrule.
Pratapgarh/ Etah, Feb 17 (ANI): Lashing out at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sushma Swaraj has termed the regime of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) as a period of open misrule.
Pratapgarh, Feb 16 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Thursday hit out at the political opponents in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh after they termed his ongoing political campaign to be a 'drama'.
Vidisha, May 9 (ANI): At least 25 passengers were injured when six coaches of the Mumbai-Pratapgarh Udyog Nagri Express derailed near Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha District on Monday morning.
Lucknow, Mar 7(ANI): Thousands of Jats in Lucknow have disrupted railway services, following the protest over reservation in central jobs under Other Backward Classes (OBC) category.
Pratapgarh (Tripura), Oct.14 (ANI): An artist from Pratapgarh town in West Tripura district has specialized in making miniatures of Goddess Durga.
Pratapgarh (Uttar Pradesh) Apr 3 (ANI): A local court here on Saturday summoned Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt in the case filed against him for making derogatory remarks against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati in a public rally during 2009 General Elections.
Lucknow, Mar 16 (ANI): Congress leader Digvijay Singh has accused Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati of misusing public money, and said she is not the daughter of a Dalit, but the daughter of wealth.
Lucknow, March 15 (ANI): The giant garland, used to honour Bahujan Samaj Party President Mayawati by her supporters during the party's silver jubilee celebrations on Monday led to a new controversy, as it was alleged to be made of Rs.1,000 Indian currency notes.
Lucknow, Mar 15 (ANI): Tens of thousands of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supporters congregated in Lucknow on Monday to attend a mass rally held to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the party, which coincides with the birth anniversary of party founder Kanshi Ram.
Lucknow, Mar 13 (ANI): Opposition in Uttar Pradesh criticised Chief Minister Mayawati as the State Government is reportedly sponsoring more than Rs 200 crore on a rally to commemorate sliver jubilee celebrations of the Bahujan Samaj Party.
Lucknow, Mar 10 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Wednesday expressed her grief over the Pratapgarh incident and criticised the Central Government for playing politics in the name of providing funds.
Ahmedabad, Mar 7 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh has slammed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati for reportedly denying compensation to families of victims and those who were injured in the Pratapgarh Temple stampede.
Lucknow, Mar 6 (ANI): The preliminary report of investigation in Pratapgarh stampede blamed the local administration and the ashram authorities for the incident.
Lucknow, Mar 6 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati claimed that the state was facing an "acute financial crisis" and was not in a position to give any monetary compensation to the families of those killed or injured in Thursday's Pratapgarh stampede.
Pratapgarh (UP), Mar 6 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi visited families of the deceased in the stampede that took place at an ashram at Mangarh in Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh.
New Delhi, Mar 5 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, on Friday said the Centre would grant Rs two lakh to the family of the deceased in the stampede that took place at an ashram at Mangarh in Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday.
Pratapgarh (Uttar Pradesh), March 4 (ANI): At least 65 people died and over 100 have injured in the Ram Janki temple stampede which occurred here on Thursday in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh District.
Pratapgarh (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 4 (ANI): At least 60 people have been killed and 50 injured on Thursday in a stampede at Ram Janki Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh District.
New Delhi, Feb 6 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee will flag off 12 new trains, including the Kanpur-Delhi Shatabdi Express on Sunday from the Kanpur Railway central station.
Three train accidents took place in North Central Railway (Allahabad) region due to thick fog and zero visibility condition on Saturday morning leaving ten dead and over 50 others injured.
Allahabad, Oct 13 (ANI): Learning lessons from past follies, police in Allahabad have made a bid not to be caught on the wrong foot next time around.
Allahabad, Oct. 12 (ANI): Unemployment has forced many villagers in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district to make illegal firearms.
Lucknow, April 23 (IANS) Undeterred by two obscenity complaints filed against him for offering to give 'jadoo ki jhappi' and 'pappi' (magical hug and kiss) to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati, Bollywood star turned-politician Sanjay Dutt said Thursday he has reserved the 'pappi' for the people and will only give a 'jhappi' to 'sister' Mayawati.
Lucknow, April 23 (IANS) The second phase of polling in 17 constituencies of Uttar Pradesh ended Thursday with 44 percent voter turnout, state Election Commission officials said here.
Lucknow, April 23 (IANS) About 26 percent of 25 million-odd eligible voters cast their ballot in 17 constituencies of Uttar Pradesh till 2 p.m., election officials said here Thursday.
Pratapgarh, Apr. 22 (ANI): Saying that the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati was just like a sister to him, Samajwadi Party General Secretary Sanjay Dutt has apologized Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister for his "Jadu ki Jhappi" remarks.
Barabanki (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 21 (ANI): Another FIR has been lodged against Bollywood actor and Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Sanjay Dutt for making derogatory remarks against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati.
Lucknow, April 21 (IANS) Samajwadi Party general secretary and Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt has been booked for the second time for allegedly making offensive comments against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati during an election rally in Barabanki district, police said Tuesday.
Lucknow, April 18 (IANS) Nine senior officials in Uttar Pradesh were putting pressure on district authorities to ensure victory of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) candidates in the Lok Sabha polls, Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh alleged Saturday.
Lucknow, April 18 (IANS) For once his Munnabhai remarks have landed Samajwadi Party general secretary and Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt in trouble. He was Saturday booked for offering to give Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati a 'jaadu ki jhappi' and a 'pappi' during an election rally.
The "Jadu ki Jhappi and puppy" (hug and kiss) remark cost Bollywood actor and Samajwadi Party (SP) general secretary Sanjay Dutt dear as he was booked on Saturday on the ground of passing "sexist remarks" on BSP supremo and UP Chief Minister Mayawati
Lucknow, April 18 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) general secretary and Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt was Saturday booked for allegedly making disparaging remarks against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati during an election rally in Pratapgarh district, police said.
Lucknow, April 18 (IANS) Samajwadi Party general secretary and Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt has been issued a show cause notice for allegedly making disparaging remarks against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati during an election rally, an official said.
New Delhi, Apr. 18 (ANI): A notice has been issued to Bollywood actor and Samajwadi Party General Secretary Sanjay Dutt for allegedly passing a "sexist remark" on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati.
Lucknow, April 9 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), if voted to power, would make all efforts to bring back the money Indians have stashed in tax havens abroad, BJP prime ministerial candidate L.K. Advani said Thursday.
Lucknow, March 22 (IANS) A private helicopter carrying Samajwadi Party leader Raghuraj Pratap Singh, also known as Raja Bhaiya, crash landed on a highway in Uttar Pradesh Sunday evening, the police said. The politician escaped with injuries.
Lucknow, March 9 (IANS) Apna Dal, a regional party in Uttar Pradesh, Monday announced that expelled Samjawadi Party MP Atiq Ahmad had joined it and would be its candidate for the state's Pratapgarh Lok Sabha seat.
Agra, Mar 5 (ANI): The Congress released its first list of 24 candidates from Uttar Pradesh for general elections, which include film actor and the former SP leader Raj Babbar from Fatehpur Sikri.
Sultanpur/Pratapgarh (UP), Jan 20 (ANI): In a bizarre incident, around 200 people fell off the roof of a running train on Monday night in Uttar Pradesh. They were swept off by a tree branch.
Lucknow/New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh's main opposition Samajwadi Party accused the police of using force against its workers who were protesting against the alleged extortion by Chief Minister Mayawati's followers ahead of her birthday Thursday.
Lucknow, Jan 15 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party accused the Uttar Pradesh police of using force against its workers who were protesting against the alleged extortion by the ruling Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) ahead of Chief Minister Mayawati's birthday Thursday.
Lucknow, Jan 5 (IANS) A former minister of the Samajwadi Party and four others have been charged with abduction of a teenaged girl in Uttar Pradesh, the police said Monday.
Allapur (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 20 (IANS) Draped in a bright red sari, wearing bangles, anklets, nose ring and donning other items of the solah singaar (16 ways to beautify body) from head to toe, Kailash Nath Tripathi is a man who claims to be Radha - the consort of Lord Krishna.
Lucknow, Nov 10 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists took to the streets in a Uttar Pradesh town Monday, alleging that the police manhandled their leader and arrested him on false charges, officials said.
Ahmedabad, Nov 5 (IANS) Activists have asked Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati to take action against those who razed the statue of Sardar Patel at Pratapgarh and warned of public protests if punitive action is not taken soon.
Lucknow, Oct 17 (IANS) A village head, who was an aide of an independent lawmaker, was shot dead in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district, a police official said Friday.
Lucknow, Oct 14 (IANS) A tourist bus, carrying pilgrims from West Bengal, rammed into a truck in Uttar Pradesh, killing six and injuring over 10 people, police said.
Lucknow, Oct 4 (IANS) As many as 29 Congress leaders of Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district Saturday resigned en masse from the party's primary membership accusing senior leaders of ignoring them, party sources said.
Lucknow, Sept 25 (ANI): At least 30 schoolchildren were feared to have drowned after the boat they were travelling in capsized today in Uttar Pradesh's, Sair river in Pratapgarh District.
Once again they paid the price of being born a girl in India and were inflicted violence before they could come to this world. In utter defiance of the constitution they were robbed of their right to life before they could bloom into full-
