Everything you need to know about Uttar Eral Bo: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Uttar Eral Bo: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) A total of 483 people were rescued by the NDRF from flood-affected areas caused by torrential rains in various places of north India, including Uttarakhand, a disaster management official said Wednesday.
Lucknow, June 19 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Wednesday announced a Rs.25 crore ($4.2 million) financial aid to the rain ravaged Uttarakhand.
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) A total of 163 people were rescued Tuesday from flood-affected areas caused by torrential rains in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, disaster management officials said.
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday directed all central government agencies to assist in rescue and relief operations in flood-affected Uttarakhand and assured Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna of all help, a statement said.
Lucknow/New Delhi, June 12 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi on Wednesday lashed out at Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's trusted aide Amit Shah after he took over as the in-charge of state's BJP, saying the latter brings with him a communal wave which is not good.
Lucknow, June 11 (IANS) The residents of Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow woke up to a cloudy and pleasant morning Tuesday with the temperature dropping to 24 degrees Celsius - four degrees below normal. The local weather office said the monsoon would arrive in the state on time.
Lucknow, June 11 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government would soon undertake a drive to map relatively unknown Sufi sites in the state and develop them into heritage tourism spots, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said.
Lucknow, June 10 (IANS) The power tariff hike announced May 31 came into effect in Uttar Pradesh Monday. Domestic users would now pay 35 percent more for power, while the rural sector would have to pay 45 percent more.
Lucknow, June 7 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Friday anounced a scheme for providing medical aid to the poor at subsidised rates.
Lucknow, June 7 (IANS) Heavy rains lashed Lucknow and nearby districts Friday, considerably bringing down the temperature.
Lucknow, June 6 (IANS) Buoyed by the results of a pilot project that offered a day off each week to constables and sub-inspectors, police in Uttar Pradesh has decided to implement the scheme across the state, officials said Thursday.
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Wednesday demanded extra central aid to states facing Maoist challenge.
Lucknow, June 5 (IANS) A policeman was shot dead and a circle officer (CO) escaped a bullet by a whisker Wednesday at Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh when criminals opened fire at them, police said.
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Monday asked the Uttar Pradesh government to explain if 73 percent females in Maharajganj district were marrying below the age of 18 years.
Etawah (Uttar Pradesh), June 3 (ANI): Residents of Uttar Pradesh's Etawah roughed up a policeman, for delay in dousing a fire, which killed one and injured another.
Ghaziabad, June 3 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav gifted laptops to the students at a ceremony held here on Monday, and said that the state will tread on the path of development.
Bhadohi (Uttar Pradesh), June 2 (ANI): A loaded tractor ran over children, killing two and critically injuring one in Sarai Rajputana village of Bhadohi district in Uttar Pradesh.
Ghaziabad, June 2 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav will Monday give away 8,000 laptops to students here.
Lucknow, May 30 (IANS) Working for years without a weekly off? That is how it has been for policemen in Uttar Pradesh so far, but their woes could end come June with a new project aimed at ensuring they get a weekly day off and spend time with their families.
Lucknow, May 28 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Tuesday asked the UPA government to bring about job reservations for Muslims in line with the Sachar Committee's recommendations.
Lucknow, May 28 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday promised development projects for minorities, especially Muslims, in accordance with the policies of the Central Government.
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Friday sought a report from Uttar Pradesh Police over five women being assaulted in Lalitpur district.
Lucknow, May 24 (IANS) Of the 89 government properties allotted by the Uttar Pradesh government here to various organisations and individuals, 27 are being illegally occupied, according to an estate department reply to a Right to Information (RTI) query.
Lucknow, May 22 (IANS) A man killed his three children Wednesday in Uttar Pradesh and committed suicide by throwing himself in front of a speeding bus, police said. He suspected his wife to be in an illicit relation with one of his relatives.
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Miffed over the performance of its eight zonal in charges, including two central ministers, in politically crucial Uttar Pradesh, the Congress appointed a new team Monday.
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Monday ordered the demolition of all unauthorised structures on the flood plains and river beds of Yamuna and Hindon rivers in Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, officials said.
Lucknow, May 20 (IANS) The noose tightened against BSP leaders Monday with the Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta asking Chief Minister Akhlish Yadav to lodge first information reports (FIR) against two former ministers for corruption.
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Miffed over the performance of its eight zonal chiefs, including two central ministers, in the politically crucial Uttar Pradesh, the Congress appointed a new team Monday, said party sources.
New Delhi, May 19 (AN): Severe heat wave conditions continue to prevail over the north-west, central and eastern parts of the country.
Lalitpur (Uttar Pradesh), May 19 (IANS) A goon who misbehaved with five Dalit women activists a week ago in Uttar Pradesh is on the run, with officials planning to auction his house and property, police said Sunday.
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.
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.
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.
Lucknow, May 16 (IANS) Five passers-by were buried alive when an old wall of a house collapsed in Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi town, police said Thursday.
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.
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.
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.
Amethi (Uttar Pradesh), May 8 (ANI): At least five people died in Amethi after consuming adulterated liquor.
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.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party (SP) Thursday said the government may not last beyond October and early elections seemed inevitable.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chennai, April 22 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Monday called for a third front at the national level as the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have both failed in their promises.
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.
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, April 19 (IANS) Finding itself having to explain the frequent transfers of officials, the Uttar Pradesh government has come out with a new transfer policy, to take effect in May. Sources said Friday a government order has been issued in this regard.
Lucknow, April 18 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati Thursday ruled out any political benefit to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in case it filed Narendra Modi as its prime ministerial candidate.
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.
-- Indian Union Muslim League (based in Kerala)
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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.
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.
Kushinagar/Kanpur (UP), April 14 (ANI): A raging fire engulfed a slum area in Khushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday, leaving hundreds of people homeless.
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.
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.
Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) Apr 8 (ANI): Two sons and a daughter in Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh allegedly murdered their own father, said police on Monday.
Lucknow, April 6 (IANS) In a first, Uttar Pradesh has been selected as the "most improved state" under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The award would be handed over to Alok Kumar, the scheme's CEO in the state, at a function in Thiruvananthapuram April 8.
Lucknow, April 3 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani Wednesday asked the Uttar Pradesh unit to strengthen the party in the state and fight graft.
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.
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Driven by the ambition of being the prime ministerial nominee in case a Third Front comes to the fore after the 2014 general elections, Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav is pitching to play the big game with his lofty on-again, off-again expressions of support designed to keep the ruling UPA coalition on the edge.
Lucknow, March 30 (IANS) Even as pleasant weather in the last two days brought some respite for residents of Uttar Pradesh, lightning which accompanied the rains killed at least nine people in different parts of the state till late Friday, officials said.
Lucknow, March 29 (IANS) Over cups of steaming coffee and idli, union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Friday talked business as speculation mounted over the future of the Samajwadi Party (SP)-Congress equation.
Lucknow, March 29 (IANS) Over cups of steaming coffee, idli and sambhar, union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav Friday talked business as speculation mounted over the future of the Samajwadi Party (SP)-Congress equation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lucknow, March 11 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Monday kick-started the distribution of laptops to college students -- in line with his Samajwadi Party's election promise.
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......................
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) To highlight the importance of saving forests and elephants, a women's car rally will be held from Delhi to Rishikesh in Uttarakhand from March 29 to 31. The rally also aims to spread awareness on women empowerment and breast cancer prevention.
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Both houses of parliament were adjourned till noon Tuesday after opposition parties raised various issues including the killing of a police officer in Uttar Pradesh.
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) A 21-year-old aspiring actor was murdered here by his arrested script writer friend for Rs.2 lakh, police said Monday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ahmedabad, Feb. 13 (ANI): Comedian Raju Srivastava, who will be contesting the Lok Sabha elections from Kanpur on a Samajwadi Party (SP) ticket, on Wednesday said that his sole motive is to give a permanent smile to the people of the country through his new innings in the political battlefield.
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.
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.
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.
Mumbai, Feb 4 (IANS) Bottom placed Dabur Mumbai Magicians will get a last chance to keep alive their challenge in the inaugural Hero Hockey India League when they take on fourth placed Uttar Pradesh Wizards at the Mumbai Hockey Association Stadium here Tuesday.
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Two teenaged brothers who ran away from home 15 months ago after their parents forced them to work were found in Uttar Pradesh, police said Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
