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

Severe heat wave conditions prevail across India

May 19, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (AN): Severe heat wave conditions continue to prevail over the north-west, central and eastern parts of the country.

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.

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.

Akhilesh Yadav woos Brahmins in UP ahead of 2014 polls with promise to withdraw false cases

May 12, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Lucknow, May 12 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday sought to woo members of the Brahmin community with a promise that his government would withdraw all false cases registered against the latter lodged under the SC/ST Act (Prevention of Atrocities Act) under the rule of the previous Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) headed by Mayawati.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NHRC issues notice to UP Police over rapes

April 23, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The NHRC said Tuesday that it has sought reports from the Uttar Pradesh government over its role in the alleged beating and detention of two rape victims in the state.

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.

Lucknow, Dehradun Air India flight from May 2

April 18, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Lucknow, April 18 (IANS) Aimed at boosting tourism and better air connectivity to Uttarakhand, Air india would begin flight service between Lucknow and Dehradun from May 2, 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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mayawati pays tributes to Kanshiram on birth anniversary

March 15, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Lucknow, March 15 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh's former chief minister and BSP chief Mayawati Friday paid tributes to her mentor and party founder Kanshiram on his 79th birth anniversary here.

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 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.

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.

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.

Ruckus in UP Assembly over Kumbh stampede

February 14, 2013 at 12:41 PM

Lucknow, Feb. 14 (ANI): There was chaos inside the Uttar Pradesh assembly on Thursday as the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLAs raised slogans against the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party (SP) Government over the Kumbh stampede, and stopped Governor B.L. Joshi from addressing the joint session of Parliament.

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.

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.

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.

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 contractual teachers demand hike in salary

January 28, 2013 at 7:44 PM

Lucknow, Jan. 28 (ANI): Hundreds of teachers and school employees, recruited on contractual basis, launched a massive agitation outside the state assembly here on Monday, demanding higher payment and regularization of their jobs.

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.

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".

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.

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.

'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.

Mukherjee to inaugurate celebrations marking 125 years of UP legislature

January 8, 2013 at 10:31 AM

Lucknow, Jan 8 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will inaugurate the 125th year celebrations of Uttar Pradesh Legislature here today.

Juvenile court not satisfied by principal's proof

January 7, 2013 at 9:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The principal of a school attended by a juvenile accused in the Dec 16 gang-rape case has failed to prove the claim that his age was under 18 years, police sources said Monday.

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.

UP to set up special tiger protection force

January 5, 2013 at 7:51 PM

Lucknow, Jan 5 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Saturday announced the setting up of a special force for the safety of tigers at the Dudhwa National Park.

SP favours stricter laws against rapists, says Akhilesh

January 4, 2013 at 5:03 PM

Lucknow, Jan 4 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Friday said the Samajwadi Party (SP) favoured stringent laws against rapists and that such laws should be enforced strictly to check crimes against women.

Cold wave intensifies in UP

January 4, 2013 at 1:19 PM

Lucknow, Jan 4 (IANS) The cold wave intensified in Uttar Pradesh Friday following snowfall in the Himalayan region, officials said.

Cold returns with vengeance in Uttar Pradesh

January 3, 2013 at 4:47 PM

Lucknow, Jan 3 (IANS) After a brief respite, chilling cold returned with a vengeance in Uttar Pradesh Thursday with icy winds sweeping most parts and the day temperatures falling sharply.

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.

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.

Cold in north India claims over 40 lives

December 27, 2012 at 7:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) An intense cold wave is sweeping north India, resulting in over 40 deaths Thursday, officials said.

Delhi gang-rape: Fifth accused apprehended

December 21, 2012 at 7:01 PM

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.

Protests for, against promotions quota across UP, Uttarakhand

December 17, 2012 at 4:06 PM

Lucknow/Dehradun, Dec 17 (IANS) The battle for quota in promotions for Dalits and tribals in government jobs spilled on to streets in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand Monday as both supporters and opponents of the move took out processions and organised protests.

Sardara Singh sold at highest price in HIL players' auction

December 16, 2012 at 2:19 PM

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)...........

Government plays down strike in UP, blames SP for fanning it

December 14, 2012 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi/ Lucknow, Dec 14 (ANI): The UPA Government on Friday played down the strike called by the government employees in Uttar Pradesh against the quota bill and blamed the Samajwadi Party (SP) for fanning it as the party is opposing the bill.

727 km of rail lines added in 2011-12

December 14, 2012 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) A total of 727 km of railway lines were added across the country in 2011-12, with Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh accounting for the bulk, parliament was told Friday.

First arrest through 1090 women helpline in UP

December 13, 2012 at 9:56 PM

Lucknow, Dec 13 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh lodged the first case through the women's helpline 1090 Thursday after a computer student from Sonebhadra district refused to stop messaging vulgar texts on the mobile phones of two girls, police said.

18 lakh UP employees strike work against quota bill

December 13, 2012 at 7:48 PM

Lucknow, Dec 13 (IANS) Over 18 lakh Uttar Pradesh government employees went on a flash strike after the bill on reservations in promotion in government jobs was tabled in the Rajya Sabha Thursday.

Schoolboy dies after being beaten up by teacher in UP

December 11, 2012 at 6:08 PM

Lucknow, Dec 11 (IANS) A 10-year-old boy died after being beaten up by a teacher in his school in Kannauj district of Uttar Pradesh, police said Tuesday.

Mercury to dip in Uttar Pradesh, colder nights ahead

December 11, 2012 at 3:52 PM

Lucknow, Dec 11 (IANS) The mercury is set to drop across Uttar Pradesh and fog is likely in most parts, Met officials said here Tuesday.

Did BJP overplay its hand on FDI?

December 9, 2012 at 3:40 PM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) It has been attacking the government on corruption and price rise but questions are now being raised whether the BJP conceded political momentum to the Congress-led UPA government after the opposition-led motion against FDI in multibrand retail failed. Did the party overplay its hand by forcing a vote?

CPI-M flays Samajwadi Party for 'opportunism'

December 7, 2012 at 8:44 PM

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) The CPI-M Friday pointedly accused its long-term ally the Samajwadi Party of "opportunism" after the government won the FDI vote in parliament.

Fuel carrying train catches fire in Bahraich

December 7, 2012 at 2:28 PM

Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh), Dec.7 (ANI): Ten wagons of a train carrying fuel derailed and burst into flames in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district on Friday.

UP shivers as icy winds blow across state

December 1, 2012 at 9:35 AM

Lucknow, Dec 1 (IANS) Many parts of Uttar Pradesh woke up to a chilly weekend Saturday as icy winds swept across the state.

Bajpayi likely to be Uttar Pradesh BJP chief

November 30, 2012 at 10:31 AM

Lucknow, Nov 30 (IANS) The state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to elect its new president in the next two days. Insiders say that the election of Laxmikant Bajpayi to the post is a forgone conclusion.

BSP attacks Akhilesh Govt. over law and order situation in UP

November 26, 2012 at 11:51 AM

Lucknow, Nov. 26 (ANI): There was complete chaos in the Uttar Pradesh assembly on Monday when the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLAs protested in the Well of the House over what they called the deteriorating law and order situation in the state.

Delhi has over 550 homes with dry latrines

November 23, 2012 at 7:14 PM

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.

Akhilesh Yadav waives off loans of UP farmers

November 22, 2012 at 6:58 PM

Lucknow, Nov. 22 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday waived off the loans of farmers on the occasion of Samjawadi party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav's birthday

UP's farmers get loan waiver on Mulayam's birthday

November 22, 2012 at 1:46 PM

Lucknow, Nov 22 (IANS) The Akhilesh Yadav?led Uttar Pradesh government Thursday announced a loan waiver for farmers who had mortgaged their agricultural lands and taken loans of up to Rs.50,000 from the state's cooperative banks.

Mercury dips below 10 degrees, Lucknow shivers

November 19, 2012 at 9:07 AM

Lucknow, Nov 19 (IANS) This year, the cold wave appears to have set in earlier than usual, weathermen said Monday, as winds swept Uttar Pradesh, bringing the temperature to below 10 degrees Celsius in the state capital.

Ponty Chadha: From snack seller to liquor tycoon

November 17, 2012 at 6:26 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) From selling snacks by the roadside to owning a business empire worth around Rs.8,000 crore, Ponty Chadha's was a real rags to riches story.

Corbett, Dudhwa open for the season

November 16, 2012 at 10:34 AM

Lucknow, Nov 16 (IANS) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and her two children were amongst the first visitors to the Corbett national park that has opened up for visitors after a break, officials said.

Dikshit calls for more trains for Chhat Puja

November 15, 2012 at 8:58 PM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Thursday urged the union railway minister to run more special trains to ferry people to the Poorvanchal region ? Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh for the celebration of Chhat Puja, which begins Nov 19, an official said.

Mayawati reaches 7 RCR to meet PM

November 11, 2012 at 1:31 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has arrived at Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh's official 7 Race Course residence here to meet him.

Kushwaha pulls up Azmi over 'Muslims not safe under SP' remark(Update)

November 10, 2012 at 2:56 PM

Kanpur, Nov. 10 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) General Secretary Ram Asrey Kushwaha on Saturday took potshots at his party colleague from Maharashtra Abu Azmi, and asked him to introspect his remark that Muslims are not safe under the Akhilesh Yadav-led Government in Uttar Pradesh.

Six killed as truck hits SUV in Uttar Pradesh

November 6, 2012 at 4:08 PM

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.

Delhi coach Dahiya not concerned about loss of Test stars

November 5, 2012 at 7:11 PM

Ghaziabad, Nov 5 (IANS) With the Test stars all set to leave the squad for the first two Test matches against England, Delhi coach Vijay Dahiya said Monday he has enough back-up for the long Ranji Trophy season.

Sehwag's stitches not a worry: Dahiya

November 4, 2012 at 9:19 PM

Ghaziabad, Nov 4 (IANS) Delhi coach Vijay Dahiya Sunday said skipper Virender Sehwag has got stitches on his index finger due to an injury but added that it is not a serious cause of concern for the star cricket batsman.

Ranji Trophy: UP inch closer to victory against Delhi

November 4, 2012 at 5:11 PM

Ghaziabad, Nov 4 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Sunday got closer to an outright win in their Ranji Trophy Group B tie against Delhi, who lead by 29 runs with only six wickets left with a full day's play remaining at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here.

Bowl out polio, say Sehwag and Raina

November 3, 2012 at 8:15 PM

Ghaziabad, Nov 3 (IANS) Cricketers Virender Sehwag, Suresh Raina and Mohammad Kaif Saturday urged people here to "bowl out polio" from the country by ensuring that every child up to the age of five was immunised.

Ranji Trophy: Dagar, Kaif help UP dominate Delhi on second day

November 3, 2012 at 5:27 PM

Ghaziabad, Nov 3 (IANS) Hosts Uttar Pradesh dictated play on the second day as they took a lead of 57 runs against Delhi in their Ranji Trophy Group B tie at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here Saturday.

Three Peace Party legislators quit

November 3, 2012 at 4:31 PM

Lucknow, Nov 3 (IANS) Three Peace Party legislators in Uttar Pradesh quit Saturday, accusing its leadership of hobnobbing with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).