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

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

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.

Two killed in Allahabad blast

May 23, 2012 at 5:21 PM

Allahabad, May 23 (IANS) Two children aged between 8-10 years were killed and over a dozen injured Wednesday when a crude bomb went off here in Uttar Pradesh.

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.

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.

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.

Gorakhpur forest officials, police launch search operation against panther

December 27, 2010 at 8:22 PM

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Dec.27 (ANI): The forest officials along with the help of the local police launched a search operation in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur district on Sunday against a panther that has injured nine people so far.

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.

Four get life term in West Bengal rob-rape-murder case

March 31, 2009 at 5:18 PM

Kolkata, March 31 (IANS) A West Bengal court Tuesday sentenced four men to life imprisonment in a bizarre rob-rape-murder case that took place in Nadia district six years ago.