State News

New Delhi: Security restrictions in the national capital are being eased following the proposed protest by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). According to police sources, all people held at detention centres, except CJP leaders, have been released. Meanwhile, entry and exit gates at all Delhi Metro stations have reopened, restoring …

Kanpur: The Kanpur Development Authority (KDA) is preparing an ambitious urban expansion plan covering nearly 45,000 acres across 80 villages, with plans to develop high-rise residential projects on the lines of Greater Noida and Mumbai. The move comes as KDA works on a new master plan for the villages recently …

Ayodhya: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav visited Ayodhya again after the consecration of the Ram Lalla idol and maintained his distance from the Ram Temple. During his visit, Yadav attended a Bhagwat Katha at the residence of SP’s Ayodhya Assembly candidate Pawan Pandey in Krishnapur. Speaking to reporters, Akhilesh Yadav …

Lucknow/New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has described the India-Japan relationship as a partnership built on mutual trust, cultural affinity and a shared vision for development. In a post on X on Wednesday, Yogi said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe played …

Uttarakhand:Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami chaired the state Cabinet’s first-ever meeting in Champawat, signalling a major focus on governance, connectivity and development in the state’s remote border regions. Historic Cabinet Meeting in Champawat Uttarakhand took an important step towards taking governance beyond the state capital as the Cabinet held …

Lucknow/Lakhimpur Kheri: An 18-year-old man from Lakhimpur Kheri died after his family allegedly struggled to secure timely treatment at multiple hospitals in Lucknow. The family has alleged that delays in admission and treatment contributed to the deterioration of his condition. According to the family, Himanshu Gupta, a resident of Kanshiram …

Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has rejected the regular bail petition of Joginder Singh, also known as Joga, an accused in the murder case of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. The court declined to grant him relief after considering the nature of the allegations, his alleged involvement in the …

Charkhari: Preparations for the grand celebration of Lord Krishna’s birth anniversary have begun in Charkhari, a town popularly known as “Mini Vrindavan” due to its large number of Krishna temples. The town is home to around 108 temples dedicated to Lord Krishna, where decorations and special arrangements are underway for …

Lucknow: People planning to buy a home in Lucknow have good news. On the occasion of Janmashtami and Ganesh Chaturthi, the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has announced a special festive offer for homebuyers. Under this scheme, buyers can get discounts ranging from ₹1 lakh to ₹2 lakh on selected flats. …

Uttar Pradesh: August 2026 brought significantly higher rainfall to Uttar Pradesh, with the state receiving precipitation well above its long-term average. The unusually wet month has placed August 2026 among the highest rainfall periods recorded in the state during the 21st century. According to the available rainfall data, Uttar Pradesh …