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25-year-old son kills sleeping father with axe in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur, held

Uttar Pradesh | Jun 18, 2026, 06:25 PM IST

Police said the accused struck his father seven to eight times on the head and neck, killing him on the spot. Police have taken the accused into custody and launched an investigation into the motive behind the crime.

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Ravi Kishan, BJP MP, receives 'death threat' over phone, caller warns of attack during Bihar visit

Uttar Pradesh | Oct 31, 2025, 11:39 PM IST

Reports indicate that the accused also made communal and religiously charged comments during the conversation. He allegedly supported controversial statements attributed to Bhojpuri actor and RJD leader Khesari Lal Yadav.

Gorakhpur murder case: Fourth accused nabbed after police encounter; Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP

Uttar Pradesh | Sep 17, 2025, 05:39 PM IST

ADG Amitabh Yash held a high-level meeting at the Circuit House with top police officials, including the district magistrate and the senior superintendent of police. During the meeting, he instructed them to take the 'toughest possible action' against the accused.

Gorakhpur: Entire police outpost suspended after cattle smugglers kill youth; CM Yogi vows action

India | Sep 16, 2025, 10:53 PM IST

Tensions erupted when villagers confronted cattle smugglers, leading to violent clashes. Senior police officers were also hurt by stone pelting while trying to rescue the suspect from angry villagers. Following this, villagers blocked the Gorakhpur-Pipraich road and clashed with the police.

NEET student killed by cattle smugglers in Gorakhpur, CM Yogi orders strict action amid protests

Uttar Pradesh | Sep 16, 2025, 01:45 PM IST

A 19-year-old NEET aspirant was killed by cattle smugglers in Gorakhpur. The incident has triggered protests, arson and clashes with police, leaving senior officers injured. CM Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to meet the bereaved family and ensure strict action against the culprits.

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Gorakhpur-Shamli Expressway: 700 km-long project to connect eastern-western UP | Details

Business | Aug 12, 2025, 02:55 PM IST

The 700 km Gorakhpur–Shamli Expressway will connect eastern and western Uttar Pradesh in just 6 hours. Covering 22 districts, the solar-powered greenfield project will boost land prices and create jobs.

Second Vande Bharat Express to be launched for Gorakhpur on Friday: Check route, full schedule

Business | Jun 19, 2025, 08:56 PM IST

The second Vande Bharat Express train will connect Patliputra to Gorakhpur via Muzaffarpur and Narkatiaganj, further boosting connectivity in the region.

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Mother-daughter dead after speeding car runs over 7 in UP's Gorakhpur

Uttar Pradesh | Apr 26, 2025, 09:41 AM IST

The victims were sitting outside their homes when the car driver lost control of the vehicle and ran over 7 people, killing 2.

UP: Woman, lover allegedly murder Dubai-returned husband, stuff body in suitcase in Gorakhpur

Crime | Apr 21, 2025, 09:20 PM IST

On Sunday morning, a farmer in Patkhauli village discovered a trolley bag abandoned in his field. Inside were the severed upper and lower halves of a man's body, the police said.

Yamraj to greet those harassing women and traders: CM Yogi Adityanath in Gorakhpur

Uttar Pradesh | Mar 25, 2025, 05:48 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday addressed the the inaugural ceremony of the two-day National seminar at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University.

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7 amazing facts about Indian Railways that everyone must know

India | Feb 17, 2025, 11:15 AM IST

Indian Railways has the biggest rail network in the world, but this is not the only interesting fact about this century-old Indian heritage.

Two UP women, wives of alcoholic husbands, marry each other in temple

Uttar Pradesh | Jan 25, 2025, 07:07 AM IST

"We were tormented by our husbands' drinking and abusive behavior. This pushed us to choose a life of peace and love," said Gunja after marrying Kavita in a temple.

Man, two minor girls charred to death after live wire falls on them in Gorakhpur

Uttar Pradesh | Dec 30, 2024, 08:17 PM IST

The CCTV footage shows the man and the two girls on a motorcycle when a live wire fell on them. Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam, assured financial aid of Rs 5 lakh each to the victims' families by Monday.

UP: Eight female MBBS students suspended at state-run medical college in Gorakhpur, here's why

Uttar Pradesh | Dec 13, 2024, 09:36 PM IST

The suspension followed an investigation conducted by a nine-member disciplinary committee. The disciplinary committee was led by the principal of the college.

Priest's body burnt to ashes in suspected fire accident at Gorakhpur temple

Uttar Pradesh | Nov 25, 2024, 08:25 PM IST

Police stated that deceased, who had been sleeping in the temple's veranda at the time of the incident, is suspected to have died in a fire he may have lit to stay warm on a cold night.

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Gorakhpur: UP CM Yogi inaugurates floating restaurant says 'people won't be served rotis with spit'

Uttar Pradesh | Sep 19, 2024, 08:30 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the 'Float' floating restaurant in Gorakhpur, addressing food hygiene concerns and ensuring the public won't face incidents like “rotis with spit” or “Hapur-wala juice.” He emphasised the government’s efforts towards food safety.

Yogi Adityanath attends Janmashtami celebrations at Gorakhnath Temple, interacts with kids | WATCH

Uttar Pradesh | Aug 27, 2024, 05:59 AM IST

Immersed in festive fervour and devotion, people thronged temples adorned in hues of yellow to seek Lord Krishna's blessings on the occasion of Janmashtami. Chants of 'Hare Krishna' and bhajans filled the air as devotees sang and danced to the melodious music in several parts of the country.

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