Uttar Daribash

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

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

Robbers kill resisting truck driver

June 11, 2013 at 11:32 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) A 24-year-old truck driver was beaten to death by some unidentified men when he resisted their bid to rob him, said police Tuesday.

Singapore delegation visits UP

May 31, 2013 at 8:01 PM

Lucknow, May 31 (IANS) A government-cum-business delegation from Singapore Friday visited the Uttar Pradesh capital and evinced interest in investment opportunities.

Ten Uttar Pradesh cricketers under scanner for IPL spot fixing: State police

May 28, 2013 at 6:28 PM

Lucknow, May 28 (ANI): A senior Uttar Pradesh police official on Tuesday said that at least ten cricketers from the state were under the scanner for being involved in spot fixing during the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Maya demands president's rule in Uttar Pradesh

April 16, 2013 at 8:12 PM

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

Congress-SP war escalates, will they divorce?

March 28, 2013 at 1:54 PM

Lucknow, March 28 (IANS) From calling BJP leader L.K. Advani honest to billing Congress leaders "cheats" and "conspirators", the Samajwadi Party (SP) is steadily upping the ante against the Congress.

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.

Congress attacks SP over killing of UP cop

March 5, 2013 at 6:35 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The Congress Tuesday attacked Uttar Pradesh's Samajwadi Party government over the killing of a police officer, saying it indicated a poor law and order situation in the state.

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

March 5, 2013 at 12:51 PM

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

Nine SSB jawans held for molesting NCC cadets during train journey

February 2, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Mughalsarai, Feb 2 (ANI): The Government Railway Police (GRP) has arrested nine Sashastra Seema Bal personnel on Friday evening at Mughalsarai junction in Uttar Pradesh after NCC girl cadets from the North Eastern states alleged that they were teased and molested by the jawans on board the New Delhi-Guwahati Sampark Kranti Express.

Anusha Rizvi to direct 'Opium' with husband

November 26, 2012 at 6:07 PM

Mumbai, Nov 26 (IANS) Journalist?turned?director Anusha Rizvi, who debuted as a director with highly acclaimed "Peepli Live", has teamed up with her husband Mahmood Farooqui to direct her second movie "Opium".

UP mafia don arrested in Rajasthan

November 22, 2012 at 8:34 PM

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.

Cabinet approves plan to tackle encephalitis

October 18, 2012 at 8:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) The government Thursday okayed a proposal to tackle the spread of the killer disease encephalitis in 60 priority districts of the country over a five-year period.

Kejriwal attacks Khurshid again, Congress backs minister (Roundup)

October 15, 2012 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) India Against Corruption (IAC) leader Arvind Kejriwal Monday produced "more evidence" of financial bungling regarding a trust run by Law Minister Salman Khurshid and his wife even as the Congress defended him saying he was "a very important minister of UPA-2".

UP CM Akhilesh takes on Kejriwal, says 'probe will take its course'

October 15, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Lucknow, Oct 15 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Monday hit out at activist-turned politician Arvind Kejriwal over his comment that the Samajwadi Party (SP) Government won't be impartial in the probe against Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid, saying it would be better to comment on the matter only after the investigation is complete.

UP, Bihar have potential for wheat production: Pawar

September 26, 2012 at 9:39 PM

Kolkata, Sep 26 (IANS) The central government will bring additional areas under wheat cultivation in eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar as they have the "untapped potential" to produce food grain, Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said Wednesday.

NDA leader will be next PM: Gadkari

August 6, 2012 at 10:01 PM

Agra, Aug 6 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) two-day brain-storming session ended here Monday with party president Nitin Gadkari's assuring all that only a National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leader would be the next prime minister.

It also happens here: Women in India fight indifference (Comment)

July 14, 2012 at 11:44 AM

In an India that prides itself on the surge towards a more modern tomorrow, a reality check is in order. And it came again - as it always does with tragic regularity - with a panchayat in Uttar Pradesh decreeing that women should not be allowed to use mobile phones, a teen in Guwahati being molested by a mob in public and a young acid attack victim in New Delhi pleading for government help or just the permission to die..

Mulayam fast tracks preparations for LS polls

July 10, 2012 at 1:28 PM

Lucknow, July 10 (IANS) The ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) in Uttar Pradesh Tuesday decided to fast-track its preparations for the Lok Sabha 2014 polls and appointed 58 observers for the 58 parliamentary constituencies it was defeated in the last general elections.

Pranab in UP Tuesday to canvass for presidential poll

July 2, 2012 at 10:44 AM

Lucknow, July 2 (IANS) United Progressive Alliance (UPA) presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee will be in the Uttar Pradesh capital Tuesday to meet legislators across parties and garner support for his election to the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Pranab in UP Monday to scout for support

July 2, 2012 at 10:20 AM

Lucknow, July 2 (IANS) United Progressive Alliance (UPA) presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee arrives here Tuesday to meet legislators across parties and garner support for his election to the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Mulayam keeps Congress guessing on presidential race

June 11, 2012 at 9:27 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Monday said his party will decide who to back in the presidential race only after knowing the candidates and simultaneous damanded "maximum" central assistance for Uttar Pradesh.

Steeplechase runner Sudha bags Olympic berth

June 8, 2012 at 10:24 AM

Huelva (Spain), June 8 (IANS) India's long distance runner Sudha Singh, an Asian Games gold medallist, has qualified for the 2012 London Games, breaking her own 3,000m steeple chase national record in the VIII Meeting Iberoamericano de Atletismo here.

Man killed over water in Uttar Pradesh

June 7, 2012 at 12:00 PM

Lucknow, June 7 (IANS) A middle-aged man was killed over filling water from a municipality tap in an Uttar Pradesh town, police said.

Samajwadi Party's next goal: Mulayam as PM

May 23, 2012 at 3:13 PM

lucknow, May 23 (IANS) Just over two months after Akhilesh Yadav took over the reins of Uttar Pradesh, the Samajwadi Party seems to have fast-tracked its campaign to pitch party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav as the next prime ministerial candidate.

'Ishaqzaade' - love beyond boundaries in UP's badlands (IANS Movie Review)

May 12, 2012 at 1:02 PM

Film: 'Ishaqzaade'; Cast: Parineeti Chopra, Arjun Kapoor; Writer-Director: Habib Faisal; Rating: ****

Centre arranging gunny bags for Madhya Pradesh

May 10, 2012 at 5:26 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The central government is trying to arrange gunny bags for Madhya Pradesh, Food Minister K.V. Thomas said Thursday, reacting to reports from the state of shortage of bags used for storing food grain.

BJP slams Centre for jute bag shortage in Madhya Pradesh

May 9, 2012 at 9:10 PM

New Delhi, May 9(ANI): Voicing concerns over the shortage of jute bags for farmers, used to store wheat in Madhya Pradesh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday asked the Centre to immediately resolve the issue.

Land identified for AIIMS-like institute in Sonia's constituency

May 8, 2012 at 5:50 PM

Lucknow, May 8 (IANS) The dream of an All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) like institution in Uttar Pradesh could soon be a reality with land for the project being identified in the state's Raebareli district, which also comprises the parliamentary constituency of Congress chief Sonia Gandhi.

Buddha's birth anniversary celebrated across country

May 6, 2012 at 9:35 PM

Nainital, May 6(ANI): Scores of Buddhist devotees from across India celebrated Buddha Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, with fervour and gaiety on Sunday.

UP to launch soil testing project Monday

May 5, 2012 at 7:50 PM

Lucknow, May 5 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government will launch a project Monday for testing the health of the soil across the state, an agriculture department official said here Saturday.

MP's letter forged to recommend Bappi Lahiri for award

April 26, 2012 at 11:07 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Unidentified individuals forged the signature of Uttar Pradesh MP Kamal Kishor on his letterhead and sent the government a recommendation for awarding music director and singer Bappi Lahiri a Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award, Delhi Police said Thursday.

Akhilesh assures all help for NIA hub in UP

April 24, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Lucknow, April 24 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Tuesday assured National Investigation Agency chief S.C. Sinha all help in setting up a hub in the state capital.

Mayawati takes oath as Rajya Sabha member

April 24, 2012 at 4:04 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati took oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha Tuesday.

Akhilesh accuses Mayawati of political gimmicks

April 15, 2012 at 7:55 PM

Faizabad, Apr 15 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday accused his predecessor, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati, of playing political gimmicks over the parks and monuments built by her in the state.

Will delay in poverty survey affect food security bill?

April 10, 2012 at 4:35 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Expressing concern over delays in the poverty census, a member of the Sonia Gandhi-led National Advisory Council (NAC) has asked the government if it could affect implementation of the proposed Food Security Act.

Amar Singh takes credit for success of Akhilesh Yadav

March 12, 2012 at 9:20 PM

New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): With Akhilesh Yadav all set to take over as the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, Rashtriya Lok Manch chief Amar Singh on Monday took credit for the former's success, saying his elevation as president of the Samajwadi Party's state unit would not have been possible without his support.

Anna Hazare, team to meet in Delhi

March 5, 2012 at 9:42 PM

New Delhi, Mar 5 (ANI): Veteran social activist Anna Hazare will attend a core committee meeting of Team Anna here today to discuss the future strategy of his fight against corruption.

Anna Hazare, team to meet in Delhi

March 5, 2012 at 11:18 AM

New Delhi, Mar 5 (ANI): Veteran social activist Anna Hazare will attend a core committee meeting of Team Anna here today to discuss the future strategy of his fight against corruption.

Rajnath slams Mayawati over deteriorating law and order situation in UP

March 1, 2012 at 9:30 PM

Bareilly, Mar 1 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajnath Singh on Thursday hit out at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati over her failure to maintain law and order in the state.

Rajnath slams Mayawati over deteriorating law and order situation in UP

March 1, 2012 at 9:20 PM

Bareilly, Mar 1 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajnath Singh on Thursday hit out at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati over her failure to maintain law and order in the state.

Sealed voting machines face threat from rodents and seepage in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh

February 26, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Hardoi, Feb 26 (ANI): The sealed electronic voting machines (EVMs) that hold the fate of numerous candidates in Uttar Pradesh where the polling has been completed, have to be guarded against a new threat-rodents and seepage.

Will abide and duly respond to Election Commission directive: Jaiswal

February 25, 2012 at 9:44 PM

Vrindavan, Feb 25 (ANI): Union Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal on Saturday said he would abide and duly respond to the Election Commission directive issued to him over his President's rule remark.

Congress is synonymous with corruption: Advani

February 25, 2012 at 9:43 PM

Agra/ Aligarh, Feb 25 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L K Advani has said that the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government is synonymous with corruption.

Congress is synonymous with corruption: Advani

February 25, 2012 at 12:55 PM

Agra/ Aligarh, Feb 25 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L K Advani has said that the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government is synonymous with corruption.

Amar Singh extends support to Jaiswal on president's rule in UP remark

February 24, 2012 at 10:07 PM

Bulandshahr, Feb 24 (ANI): Rashtriya Lok Manch (RLM) chief Amar Singh has supported Congress leader and Union Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal for his president's rule remark with reference to the post-poll scenario in Uttar Pradesh.

Amar Singh extends support to Jaiswal on president's rule in UP remark

February 24, 2012 at 11:51 AM

Bulandshahr, Feb 24 (ANI): Rashtriya Lok Manch (RLM) chief Amar Singh has supported Congress leader and Union Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal for his president's rule remark with reference to the post-poll scenario in Uttar Pradesh.

Police baton charge voters outside a polling booth in Raibareilly, UP

February 19, 2012 at 7:49 PM

Raibareilly/Banda, Feb 19 (ANI): Police on Sunday baton charged angry voters protesting against missing names from the voting list, outside a polling booth in Uttar Pradesh's Raibareilly District.

Police baton charge voters outside a polling booth in Raibareilly, UP

February 19, 2012 at 4:19 PM

Raibareilly/Banda, Feb 19 (ANI): Police on Sunday baton charged angry voters protesting against missing names from the voting list, outside a polling booth in Uttar Pradesh's Raibareilly District.

Voters in Pratapgarh District press for infrastructure development

February 18, 2012 at 7:48 PM

Pratapgarh, Feb 18 (ANI): The voters in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh District have demanded the development of infrastructure ahead of polls in their district.

Voters in Pratapgarh District press for infrastructure development

February 18, 2012 at 7:39 PM

Pratapgarh, Feb 18 (ANI): The voters in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh District have demanded the development of infrastructure ahead of polls in their district.

BSP leader Mishra accuses Congress of short-changing UP over fund allocation

February 6, 2012 at 7:08 PM

Varanasi, Feb 6 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) general secretary Satish Chandra Mishra has accused the Congress-led Central Government of short-changing Uttar Pradesh over allocation of funds to the state.

BSP leader Mishra accuses Congress of short-changing UP over fund allocation

February 6, 2012 at 1:13 PM

Varanasi, Feb 6 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) general secretary Satish Chandra Mishra has accused the Congress-led Central Government of short-changing Uttar Pradesh over allocation of funds to the state.

Villagers rue underdevelopment, government apathy ahead of UP polls

February 4, 2012 at 7:42 PM

Rura (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 4 (ANI): Despite attempts by the political parties to hard sell hopes and promises, development and employment remain elusive for the 'common man' in Uttar Pradesh, and particularly in the seemingly forgotten village of Rura in Kanpur District.

Villagers rue underdevelopment, government apathy ahead of UP polls

February 4, 2012 at 11:48 AM

Rura (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 4 (ANI): Despite attempts by the political parties to hard sell hopes and promises, development and employment remain elusive for the 'common man' in Uttar Pradesh, and particularly in the seemingly forgotten village of Rura in Kanpur District.

Ex-Uttarakhand CM Nishank confident about BJP winning second consecutive term

January 30, 2012 at 8:20 PM

Dehradun, Jan.30 (ANI): As voting began across Uttarakhand on Monday, former chief minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, said he was confident about the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) winning a second consecutive term.

SC issues notice to Uttar Pradesh Govt. on plea against its Cabinet Secretary's appointment

January 30, 2012 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi, Jan.30 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to Uttar Pradesh Government on a plea for transfer of a petition questioning the validity of Shashank Shekhar Singh's appointment as the state's cabinet secretary to itself from the Allahabad High Court.

Ex-Uttarakhand CM Nishank confident about BJP winning second consecutive term

January 30, 2012 at 12:44 PM

Dehradun, Jan.30 (ANI): As voting began across Uttarakhand on Monday, former chief minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, said he was confident about the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) winning a second consecutive term.

Congress slams Uma Bharti for criticizing Rahul Gandhi

January 22, 2012 at 8:55 PM

Lucknow, Jan 22 (ANI): The Congress Party here today, slammed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Uma Bharti for her remarks snubbing the Congress General Secretary, Rahul Gandhi.

Kushwaha row: BJP has not inducted any corrupt or criminal, claims Gadkari

January 17, 2012 at 9:04 PM

Lucknow, Jan 17 (ANI): Amid the ongoing dissent within the party and the mounting criticism launched by the leaders of various political outfits over the induction of sacked Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Babu Singh Kushwaha, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said that his outfit has not inducted any corrupt or criminal and neither will support any such person.

Kushwaha row: BJP has not inducted any corrupt or criminal, claims Gadkari

January 17, 2012 at 4:44 PM

Lucknow, Jan 17 (ANI): Amid the ongoing dissent within the party and the mounting criticism launched by the leaders of various political outfits over the induction of sacked Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Babu Singh Kushwaha, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said that his outfit has not inducted any corrupt or criminal and neither will support any such person.

Indians in UAE want 'long, cumbersome' voting procedure to be simplified

January 12, 2012 at 11:47 AM

Dubai, Jan 12 (ANI): The Indian community living in the UAE feels the procedure to exercise their franchise is too complicated, and has urged the government to simplify the voting process.

BJP hopeful of comeback in Uttar Pradesh

January 6, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Raipur, Jan 6 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Prakash Javadekar has said he was confident of his party's thumping victory in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly polls.

Rahul slams BJP for obstructing Lokpal Bill

December 30, 2011 at 10:13 PM

Saharanpur, Dec 30 (ANI): During his election tour of Uttar Pradesh, Congress General Secretary, Rahul Gandhi blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for' intentionally blocking ' the passage of a strong and efficient ombudsman bill in the Parliament.

Prakash Karat slams Congress for playing caste-based politics

December 26, 2011 at 7:50 PM

Kanpur, Dec 26 (ANI): Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) General Secretary Prakash Karat has slammed the Congress party for playing caste-based politics in order to win polls.

Muslims reservation row escalates ahead of assembly polls in UP

December 19, 2011 at 2:14 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (ANI): A day after the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister demanded an increase in the minority quota including Muslim community, lawmakers of the ruling Congress Party on Monday hit out at Mayawati, saying she has raised the issue only on the eve of the upcoming assembly polls in the state.

BJP accuses Mayawati Govt. of unscrupulous methods in UP polls

December 13, 2011 at 9:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday charged Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Government in Uttar Pradesh of adopting unscrupulous methods with an aim to influence the outcome of the upcoming state assembly polls in its favour.

BJP accuses Mayawati Govt. of unscrupulous methods in UP polls

December 13, 2011 at 7:37 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday charged Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Government in Uttar Pradesh of adopting unscrupulous methods with an aim to influence the outcome of the upcoming state assembly polls in its favour.

Mayawati pulls up opposition parties for targeting BSP

December 6, 2011 at 8:18 PM

Lucknow, Dec 6 (ANI): Ahead of the 2012 state assembly polls, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Tuesday lashed out at the opposition parties for defaming her party.

UP Human Rights Commission seeks reply from Mayawati Govt. on rape cases

June 21, 2011 at 3:50 PM

Lucknow, June 21 (ANI): With the sudden spurt in crimes against women in Uttar Pradesh shocking the nation, the State Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the Mayawati Government and different district officials, and sought a reply from them by June 28.

Congress slams Mayawati Govt. over deteriorating law and order situation in UP

June 20, 2011 at 9:41 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (ANI): Stating that the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh has deteriorated, Congress Party on Monday criticized the Mayawati Government for not taking any effective action on crimes against women.

Horror in UP continues as woman gang raped, then set on fire in Etah district

June 20, 2011 at 5:41 PM

Etah (Uttar Pradesh), June 20 (ANI): In yet another shocking incident in Uttar Pradesh, a 35-year old married woman was allegedly gang raped by five men and then set on fire in Etah district late last night.

BJP accuses UP Govt. of failing to maintain law and order

January 29, 2011 at 11:55 AM

Agra, Jan 29 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Government in Uttar Pradesh of failing miserably in maintaining law and order.

Leopard injures three people in Uttar Pradesh

December 26, 2010 at 11:40 AM

Lucknow, Dec 26 (ANI): A leopard injured three villagers, including two minors in Bhawaria village of Uttar Pradesh after they saw it roaming in nearby fields, and tried to scare it away.

Riverbank land erosion leaves people homeless in Uttar Pradesh

September 2, 2010 at 1:24 PM

Koushambhi (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 2 (ANI): Erosion of low-lying areas bordering the River Yamuna and the River Ganges in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambhi District, has left many families homeless.

Floodwater inundates large swathes of land in Bijnor

August 1, 2010 at 8:40 PM

Bijnor (Uttar Pradesh), Aug.1 (ANI): As different parts of the country are witnessing a heavy downpour during the ongoing Monsoon season, incessant rains have led to overflowing rivers at many places.

Snake smugglers arrested in Ludhiana

June 23, 2010 at 12:41 PM

Ludhiana, June 23 (ANI): A gang led by a doctor was arrested here on Tuesday for smuggling rare snakes.

People in Gorakhpur offer prayers to cure chicken pox

April 25, 2010 at 11:11 AM

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 25 (ANI): Locals in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur District are flocking a temple to offer prayers to a Hindu deity as they believe the wrath of the Goddess has led to an outbreak of chickenpox in the region.

A haircut in a floating boat with hairstylist blindfolded!

March 21, 2010 at 8:06 PM

Faizabad, Mar 21 (ANI): A woman hairstylist in Uttar Pradesh's Faizabad city on Sunday attempted an unusual record by performing haircutting while being blindfolded in a moving boat!

Police baton charge Lucknow teachers

February 23, 2010 at 12:08 PM

Lucknow, Feb 23 (ANI): Police resorted to a baton-charge here on Monday to control a mob of unemployed aspiring teachers who were demanding jobs.

Uttar Pradesh villagers kill leopard for alleged trespassing into human settlement

February 21, 2010 at 4:37 PM

Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh), Feb.21 (ANI): In a gruesome incident of violence against wild animals, villagers in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district killed a leopard after it allegedly strayed into their locality on Saturday (Feb.21).

Mayawati skips PM's meet over price rise

February 9, 2010 at 12:12 AM

New Delhi, Feb 6 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati today skipped the Prime Minister's meeting as she blamed the central government on the current scenario of surging inflation.

Five arrested for trading in police ammunition in Gorakhpur

January 27, 2010 at 12:32 PM

Gorakhpur, Jan 27 (ANI): Five persons, including a policeman in-charge of an armoury, have been arrested for allegedly trading police ammunition in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur district.

Security cover in Agra to be enhanced during 2010 Commonwealth Games: Govt.

December 15, 2009 at 8:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 15(ANI): The Government on Tuesday said that it proposes to enhance security cover in Agra during the 2010 Commonwealth Games to be held in the national capital.

Excess of release of water from Nepal barrage maroons UP villages

October 12, 2009 at 1:27 PM

Sitapur (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 12 (ANI): Excess water released from Banbasa barrage in Nepal has marooned residents of 15 villages in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur district.

Police quells violent protests in Uttar Pradesh

September 30, 2009 at 5:11 PM

Hathras, Sept 30 (ANI): Police personnel fired in the air to prevent protestors from damaging the Hathras railway junction in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday.

Uttar Pradesh villages inundated by floods

August 25, 2009 at 1:55 PM

Bahraich (UP), Aug 25 (ANI): Flood situation continued to be grim in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh.

Flood hits normal life in Ayodhya

August 22, 2009 at 3:07 PM

Ayodhya, Aug 22 (ANI): Incessant monsoon rains have led to flood, hitting normal life in Ayodhya.

Buddhist Circuit to be developed in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar

August 19, 2009 at 4:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (ANI): Union Tourism Minister Kumari Selja has said that her Ministry will take along Uttar Pradesh and Bihar while promoting Buddhist Circuit for tourists.

Antique idols worth Rs 5.3 million seized in West Bengal

August 13, 2009 at 10:11 PM

Siliguri, Aug 13 (ANI): Customs officials on Thursday recovered antique idols of Hindu gods and goddesses, worth Rs 5.3 million in the international market, from West Bengal's Uttar Dinajur district.

Mayawati's axe falls on 50 party leaders

May 18, 2009 at 9:28 PM

Lucknow, May 18 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) party chief and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati Monday asked for the resignation of over 50 party leaders heading various corporations, official sources said.

Congress 'discussing' SP's offer of support: Moily

May 17, 2009 at 2:39 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) With the UPA now needing just 10 more seats to get simple majority in the Lok Sabha, the Congress was Sunday undecided on taking the support of the Samajwadi Party, which has emerged the single largest party in Uttar Pradesh.

UPA surges ahead in India's battle for power

May 16, 2009 at 9:38 AM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) India's ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA) forged ahead Saturday in the race for power in the world's largest democracy, taking early leads in 159 of the 346 Lok Sabha constituencies.

Uttar Pradesh doctors demand protection through law

May 14, 2009 at 3:21 PM

Lucknow, May 14 (IANS) Wary of being assaulted by relatives of patients, doctors in Uttar Pradesh are demanding a special law for their protection.

Huge increase in the assets of re-contesting MPs

May 12, 2009 at 1:01 AM

The National Election Watch (NEW), in one of its latest report on the comparison of assets of a number of MPs who are re-contesting in 2009 after the 2004 poll, has found tremendous increase in the possessions of the candidates.

164 candidates with criminal records in round four of polls

May 5, 2009 at 7:54 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The candidates for the fourth phase of polls Thursday is a mixed bag - 164 have criminal records and 259 are millionaires, a survey said Tuesday.

Samajwadi Party for Congress, rules out tie-up with Third Front

April 26, 2009 at 7:05 PM

Kolkata, April 26 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party Sunday said it was open to a tie-up with the Congress after the Lok Sabha polls but ruled out any truck with the Third Front and the Left as they were aligned with the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP).

Woman prisoner who lost her child to be compensated

April 24, 2009 at 5:17 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked the Uttar Pradesh government to compensate a woman prisoner who lost her new born baby girl because of inadequate medical facilities in the jail.

PM, Congress ignoring Samajwadi Party: Mulayam Singh

April 11, 2009 at 12:50 PM

Lucknow, April 11 (IANS) Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Saturday accused Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the Congress of ignoring his party despite the help it extended to the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government at the time of last year's trust vote in parliament.

Airtel most congested network, says regulator

March 30, 2009 at 7:53 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Leading telecom player Bharti Airtel emerged as the most congested mobile network in the GSM space in October-December 2008 with competitor Vodafone close behind, the telecom regulator said Monday.

Congress, BJP policies influenced by big houses, brokers: Mayawati

March 29, 2009 at 6:50 PM

Bhagalpur, Mar 29 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Sunday claimed that her party was the only alternative to the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), whose policies are influenced by big houses and brokers.