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Gorakhpur: 3 killed, 10 injured after high-tension wire sparks during Durga idol immersion
Uttar Pradesh | Oct 21, 2026, 08:58 PM ISTThree people were killed and 10 injured after a tractor-trolley carrying devotees came into contact with a high-tension wire during Durga idol immersion in Gorakhpur. Separate drowning incidents in Fatehpur and Gonda also claimed lives.
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CM Yogi attends Dussehra celebrations in Gorakhpur, says 'if nation exists, dharma exists'
Uttar Pradesh | Oct 20, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended Dussehra celebrations at the Ramlila ground in Gorakhpur. He said that the same nocturnal demon, Ravana, inspires those who seek to divide and fragment society.
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Gorakhpur girl fumbles during speech, Yogi Adityanath applauds and encourages her | WATCH
offbeat | Oct 07, 2026, 08:48 PM ISTGorakhpur girl Rachna Rai struggled with nervousness while speaking at a public event attended by CM Yogi Adityanath. As she fumbled during her speech, the Chief Minister applauded and encouraged her to continue, in a moment that has drawn attention online.
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Bomb scare at Kolkata airport after note found on Gorakhpur-bound flight, passengers evacuated
India | Sep 04, 2026, 11:24 PM ISTThe flight subsequently took off for Gorakhpur at around 8:45 pm but the incident caused a temporary disruption at the airport.
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Air Chief Marshal AP Singh inspires rural youth in Gorakhpur, inaugurates digital library for girls
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 27, 2026, 04:24 PM ISTIAF Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh visited Mathabari village in Gorakhpur and inaugurated a digital library for rural girls. He also inspired students to pursue their dreams with discipline, strong values and a commitment to nation-building.
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath launches 'Maha Vriksharopan 2026' initiative to plant 35 crore trees in state
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 12, 2026, 10:00 AM ISTUttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath launched the Maha Vriksharopan 2026 initiative in Gorakhpur, where he will establish the 'Holy Triveni Plantations Development Garden'. The initiative will see 35 crore trees planted across UP.
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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 ISTPolice 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 ISTReports 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.
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Gorakhpur murder case: Fourth accused nabbed after police encounter; Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 17, 2025, 05:39 PM ISTADG 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.
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Gorakhpur: Entire police outpost suspended after cattle smugglers kill youth; CM Yogi vows action
India | Sep 16, 2025, 10:53 PM ISTTensions 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.
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NEET student killed by cattle smugglers in Gorakhpur, CM Yogi orders strict action amid protests
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 16, 2025, 01:45 PM ISTA 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 ISTThe 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.
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Second Vande Bharat Express to be launched for Gorakhpur on Friday: Check route, full schedule
Business | Jun 19, 2025, 08:56 PM ISTThe 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 ISTThe victims were sitting outside their homes when the car driver lost control of the vehicle and ran over 7 people, killing 2.
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UP: Woman, lover allegedly murder Dubai-returned husband, stuff body in suitcase in Gorakhpur
Crime | Apr 21, 2025, 09:20 PM ISTOn 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.
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Yamraj to greet those harassing women and traders: CM Yogi Adityanath in Gorakhpur
Uttar Pradesh | Mar 25, 2025, 05:48 PM ISTUttar 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 ISTIndian Railways has the biggest rail network in the world, but this is not the only interesting fact about this century-old Indian heritage.
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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.
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Man, two minor girls charred to death after live wire falls on them in Gorakhpur
Uttar Pradesh | Dec 30, 2024, 08:17 PM ISTThe 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.
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UP: Eight female MBBS students suspended at state-run medical college in Gorakhpur, here's why
Uttar Pradesh | Dec 13, 2024, 09:36 PM ISTThe suspension followed an investigation conducted by a nine-member disciplinary committee. The disciplinary committee was led by the principal of the college.