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06 Aug

Six Family Members Die After Old House Caves In at Uttar Pradesh Village

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Pratapgarh (Rajeev Sharma): A late-night tragedy struck Mahuli village in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district after a century-old house collapsed, claiming the lives of six members of a family who were asleep inside, officials said. According to police, the incident took place around 2 a.m. when the roof of the ageing structure suddenly gave way. The house belonged to Pramod Srivastava, who was resting with several family members at the time of the collapse. Circle Officer (City) Santosh Mishra said local police were alerted immediately after the incident. Rescue teams, assisted by firefighters and residents, rushed to the spot and began…

17 Jul

Sikh Unity Message Echoes from Moradabad as Western Uttar Pradesh Establishes Strong Organisational Platform

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Moradabad (Gurpreet Singh): A pivotal meeting of the Uttar Pradesh Sikh Gurdwara Coordination Committee was held in Moradabad, under the leadership of the committee's president, Sardar Parvinder Singh Advocate. The gathering drew a significant attendance of gurdwara presidents, secretaries, senior Sikh representatives, and community leaders from numerous regions, including Moradabad, Kanth, Thakurdwara, Amroha, Dhampur, Bareilly, Rampur, Najibabad, Shahjahanpur, Lakhimpur Kheri, Mohammadi, Pilibhit, Noida, and Ghaziabad. Prominent community figures who actively participated and shared insights on community solidarity included Advocate A.J. Singh, Sardar Mavik Singh, Sardar Devendra Singh Rajpal, Sardar Upkar Singh, Sardar Balveer Singh, Bobby Sandhu, Sardar Hardev Singh, and…

03 Jul

Sikh Community Emerges as Key Political Focus in Uttar Pradesh Ahead of Assembly Elections

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Lucknow (Gurpreet Singh): With the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections drawing closer, political parties have intensified efforts to expand their support base among different communities. The latest political focus has shifted to the Sikh community, as the Samajwadi Party (SP) organised a Sikh convention in a bid to strengthen its engagement with the community across the state. The event is being viewed as part of the party's broader strategy to consolidate support among minority groups and socially influential communities. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav has increasingly focused on outreach programmes targeting various sections of society as the election campaign gains momentum. Sikh…

21 Jan

IAF Trainer Aircraft Crashes into Pond in Prayagraj, Probe Underway

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Prayagraj, January 21, 2026: A trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed into a pond in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj district on Wednesday, triggering an immediate response from emergency agencies and defence authorities.Officials said details regarding the exact cause of the crash, the precise location, and the condition of those on board are yet to be confirmed. They added that more information would be shared after preliminary assessments are completed.Rescue operations were launched soon after the incident, with teams from the local administration and emergency services rushing to the spot. The Indian Air Force has also initiated standard procedures…

29 Nov

BKU Azad Trust Moves Supreme Court, Seeks 3-Month Extension for Uttar Pradesh Voter Roll Revision

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New Delhi, November 29, 2025: The Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) Azad Trust has approached the Supreme Court seeking a three-month extension of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls currently underway in Uttar Pradesh. The organisation argued that the ongoing four-week timeline is insufficient for a voter base of more than 15.35 crore people and could result in wrongful deletions, errors, and large-scale disenfranchisement, especially among rural voters.The Election Commission launched the SIR exercise in Uttar Pradesh on November 4 under the theme “Shuddh Nirvachak Namavali – Majboot Loktantra” (Clean Electoral Roll – Strong Democracy). Booth-level officers have been…

17 Oct

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

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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…

18 May

Over 3,000 Sikh Conversions in Uttar Pradesh Spark Concern; Welfare Council Seeks Action Against Missionaries

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Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, May 18, 2025: The All-India Sikh-Punjabi Welfare Council has raised alarms over the conversion of more than 3,000 Sikhs to Christianity in Uttar Pradesh's Terai district of Pilibhit, bordering Nepal. The council has submitted a preliminary list of 160 affected families to the local administration and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, urging action against alleged Christian missionaries from Nepal responsible for these conversions.Harpal Singh Jaggi, president of the council, stated, "We have been trying to take steps to prevent such things, but a Father of a church in Nepal is trying to lure our community members to Christianity…

14 Apr

Murshidabad Clashes: Yogi Adityanath Says ‘Hindus Were Killed’, Alleges Violence Over Waqf Act Was Instigated

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Lucknow (National Times): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday alleged that violence in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district was instigated in response to recent actions related to the Waqf Act, claiming that Hindus were targeted and killed. Referring to the incident, Yogi Adityanath stated, "Three Hindus were dragged out of their homes and killed." He emphasized that the victims were Dalits and underprivileged individuals who, he claimed, stood to benefit the most from the land-related reforms. Criticizing the Waqf land occupation, he remarked, "This is the same country where lakhs of acres of land have been taken over in…

11 Apr

PM Modi Orders ‘Strictest Action’ After 19-Year-Old Woman Gangraped by 23 Men Over 6 Days

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Varanasi, April 11, 2025 — A horrifying case of gangrape involving 23 men and a 19-year-old woman has shaken the country, prompting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to personally intervene and demand the “strictest action” against the accused.According to police, the survivor was repeatedly raped at multiple locations between March 29 and April 4. Her ordeal came to light when she returned home and her family filed a complaint on April 6.Twelve men have been arrested so far: Raj Vishwakarma, Sameer, Ayush, Sohail, Danish, Anmol, Sajid, Zahir, Imran, Jaib, Aman, and Raj Khan. The case has been filed under several sections…

29 Mar

UP Government Orders Closure of Illegal Slaughterhouses, Meat Ban Near Religious Places for Navratri

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Lucknow, March 29, 2025 – The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has ordered the immediate closure of illegal slaughterhouses and a ban on meat sales within 500 meters of religious places ahead of the Chaitra Navratri festival. The restrictions will be strictly enforced on April 6, Ram Navami, when animal slaughter and meat sales will be completely prohibited.Amrit Abhijat, principal secretary of the urban development department, issued directives to all District Magistrates, Police Commissioners, and Municipal Commissioners to enforce the ban. The state government cited 2014 and 2017 orders prohibiting illegal animal slaughter and meat sales near religious sites.District-level committees…