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Six workers killed after under-construction bridge collapses in Uttar Pradesh’s Hamirpur

Six workers killed after under-construction bridge collapses in Uttar Pradesh’s Hamirpur

Gurpreet Singh :- A tragic accident claimed the lives of six labourers after a portion of an under-construction bridge over the Betwa river collapsed in Uttar Pradesh’s Hamirpur district in the early hours of Friday. The incident reportedly took place around 3 am when the workers were resting beneath the structure after completing their shift. According to local residents, strong winds and stormy weather suddenly swept through the area during the night, following which a major section of the bridge came crashing down. The labourers, who were asleep at the time, were buried under the debris before they could react…
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10 killed as truck collision sparks blaze in two cars in UP’s Mirzapur

10 killed as truck collision sparks blaze in two cars in UP’s Mirzapur

Gurpreet Singh :- At least 10 people were killed in a horrific road accident in Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur district on Wednesday night after a High Speed truck rammed into two cars, triggering a massive fire that engulfed the vehicles. Nine occupants of the cars were burnt alive, while the truck’s cleaner also lost his life in the incident. According to officials, the accident took place near the Barka Ghuman turn under the Drummondganj police station limits. A Bolero and a Swift Dzire car were travelling behind a trailer coming from the Madhya Pradesh side when a speeding truck loaded with…
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UP Govt Approves 3% DA, DR Hike for Employees and Pensioners, Effective July 1

UP Govt Approves 3% DA, DR Hike for Employees and Pensioners, Effective July 1

Lucknow: In a major relief for lakhs of state employees and retirees, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR), bringing the total to 58%. The revised rate will be applicable from July 1, 2025. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made the announcement on Thursday, calling it a step towards financial empowerment for government personnel and pensioners in the state. The move is expected to benefit nearly 28 lakh individuals, including both current employees and those receiving pensions or family pensions. In a social media post, CM Adityanath said, “On the occasion…
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath Invited to Attend 350th Martyrdom Anniversary Events of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib

UP CM Yogi Adityanath Invited to Attend 350th Martyrdom Anniversary Events of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib

National Times Bureau :- A delegation representing the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has extended a formal invitation to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to participate in the 350th martyrdom anniversary celebrations of the Ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, scheduled to be held at Sri Anandpur Sahib. Acting under the directives of SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, the delegation led by Dharam Parchar Committee member Bhai Ajaib Singh Abhiaasi met the Chief Minister and handed over the invitation letter. The team also briefed him about the ongoing Shaheedi Nagar Kirtan, which commenced from Assam…
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