Uttar Pradesh

Ayodhya Deepotsav 2026: 30 Lakh Diyas and Drone Show The Ayodhya Deepotsav 2026 celebrations will bring a spectacular festive atmosphere to the holy city. Organisers plan to light more than 30 lakh earthen lamps across 56 ghats along the Saryu riverfront on November 7. A special show featuring 2,100 drones …

Varanasi–New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Approved, Overnight Journey to Become Easier The Railway Board has approved a new overnight Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, with stops planned at Prayagraj, Kanpur Central, Aligarh and Ghaziabad. Indian Railways has approved a new Vande Bharat Sleeper Express between Varanasi and New Delhi, marking …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has extended the deadline for applications for the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2026. Candidates who have not yet completed the registration process now have additional time to apply. According to the revised schedule, candidates can complete registration, pay the application fee …