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Hapur man charged crores for electricity bill, power supply cut on non-payment of amount
India | July 21, 2019 10:07 IST
A man in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur has been charged more than Rs 128 crores for electricity bill of his house. According to the man, he has been charged a huge amount despite his low consumption of electricity. When confronted with the electricity department, the officials at the office asked the man to pay the complete amount. The power supply to the man's house has been cut as he was unable to pay the amount charged by the electricity office.
Yogi Adityanath to visit Sonbhadra today, will meet families of victims
Politics | July 21, 2019 6:53 IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is slated to visit violence-hit Sonbhadra today, where he will meet the family members of those killed over a land dispute in Sonbhadra. Yogi Adityanath will also address a press conference in Ubbah village later during the day. On Saturday, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra had met the families of those killed in Sonbhadra tragedy.
Priyanka Gandhi remains under detention in Uttar Pradesh
India | July 20, 2019 8:43 IST
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi remained in detention in Mirzapur on Saturday as she refused to fill the bail bond, 19 hours after she was driven to a guest house after she insisted on proceeding to Sonebhadra district in Uttar Pradesh where 10 people were killed in clashes over a land dispute on Wednesday.
Sonbhadra massacre: Ready to go to jail, says Priyanka Gandhi after UP authorities ask her for Rs 50,000 bail bond
India | July 20, 2019 14:29 IST
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi has alleged she was asked for a bail bond of Rs 50,000 by the Uttar Pradesh authorities. Gandhi also said the state authorities told her she would face 14-day jail if she does not fill the bail bond. Priyanka Gandhi was detained on Friday while she was on her way to Sonbhadra, where 9 people were killed over a land dispute. Gandhi was later taken to Chunar guest house, where she stayed Friday night.
Arrested man bails on police, escapes custody on road from Delhi to Doon
July 19, 2019 15:55 IST
The accused was being taken to court for the hearing. He is accused of cheating and was arrested from east Delhi's Laxmi Nagar.
Priyanka Gandhi's arrest illegal, shows BJP's insecurity in UP: Rahul Gandhi takes on BJP after long time
Politics | July 19, 2019 14:23 IST
Rahul Gandhi, perhaps after a long time lately, directly took on the BJP on Friday soon after Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi was detained by Uttar Pradesh Police. The tweet assumes imporatance as it marks his first direct attack against the BJP in recent times especially after his decision to step down as Congress president in the aftermath of Lok Sabha elections 2019.
To save water, The glass will now be half empty in Uttar Pradesh Assembly
India | July 19, 2019 10:43 IST
Keeping in mind the drinking water crisis that has been predicted by several agencies within the decade, the Uttar Pradesh Assembly has decided to follow the 'half glass water' policy in order to prevent wastage of water.
Named in FIRs lodged by farmers, Azam Khan declared 'land mafia' by UP government
India | July 19, 2019 10:10 IST
After being named in several FIRs lodged by farmers, Samajwadi Party minister Azam Khan has finally been declared 'land mafia' by the Uttar Pradesh government. The list also contained the name of Alay Hasan Khan, a former circle officer in Rampur. Rampur District Magistrate Aujaneya Kumar Singh confirmed that the two accused had been named as land mafia.
UP Council adjourned amid Opposition uproar over shootouts in state
India | July 18, 2019 17:29 IST
The opposition on Thursday forced the adjournment of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council on the first day of the Monsoon Session, creating an uproar over the shootout in Sonbhadra district in which ten people were killed.
Uttar Pradesh: 9 people shot dead in Sonbhadra over land dispute; CM Yogi Adityanath takes cognisance
India | July 17, 2019 17:29 IST
At least nine people were killed and 25 others injured in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra after violence broke out in the region over a land dispute.
Uttar Pradesh: Rumours of beef recovery create tension in Fatehpur
News | July 16, 2019 23:09 IST
Miscreants attack madrassa in Fatehpur after rumours of beef recovery near pond
Swatantra Dev Singh appointed as new BJP UP chief
India | July 16, 2019 16:22 IST
Swatantra Dev Singh, an OBC leader, was Tuesday appointed the BJP's Uttar Pradesh president, replacing Union Minister Mahendra Nath Pandey. Pandey was inducted in the Union Cabinet, necessitating a change of guard in the state.
No end to dynasty politics? Congress gives entire Uttar Pradesh's charge to Priyanka Gandhi
Politics | July 15, 2019 11:12 IST
Priyanka's ascension has, sources say, been planned in order to revive the Congress cadre in Uttar Pradesh.
After death of 35 cows in Prayagraj, 36 more die in Ayodhya
India | July 14, 2019 9:52 IST
Cow protection has been one of the priorities of the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh and the Chief Minister has directed that shelter homes for stray cows should be set up in all districts. However, most of the cow shelters are incomplete with only a boundary. Many of them do not even have a roof to keep the animals safe from the vagaries of weather.
After accusing dad of honour killing conspiracy, BJP MLA's daughter will now marry in court
India | July 13, 2019 11:42 IST
Sakshi Mishra, daughter of BJP MLA Rajesh Mishra, hit headlines on July 11 when she posted a video online. She had accused her father of trying to kill her because of his opposition to her inter-caste marriage. Sakshi Mishra and her husband will now marry in court.
15 killed, 133 buildings collapse due to heavy rains, thunderstorms in UP
India | July 13, 2019 7:24 IST
Heavy rains and thunderstorms have wreaked havoc in Uttar Pradesh. Fifteen people were killed, while more than 100 buildings collapsed as heavy rains lashed 14 districts of Uttar Pradesh. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, more rains and thunderstorms are likely in Lucknow on Saturday.
Uttar Pradesh law panel wants life term for mob lynching accused
India | July 12, 2019 11:47 IST
The Uttar Pradesh Law Commission has submitted a draft Bill recommending up to life imprisonment for mob lynching crimes.
Woman forced to get off bus with husband's body in UP
India | July 12, 2019 11:28 IST
A woman was forced to get off a UP Roadways bus with the body of her husband who had died while travelling from Bahraich to Lucknow.
35 cows die in Prayagraj gaushala, locals allege neglect while babus claim lightning as cause of death
India | July 13, 2019 14:45 IST
Prayagraj administration said that a post-mortem of dead cows from the gaushala will be carried out to ascertain reason behind their deaths. Local villagers told media that the animals were not given adequate food or water. Medical attention was minimal.
Will personally verify redressal of public complaints: Yogi Adityanath
India | July 10, 2019 23:43 IST
Yogi Adityanath instructed the officials concerned to review the status of complaints on IGRS portal and the Chief Minister's Helpline every month for time-bound settlement of the problems. The chief minister instructed officials to prepare a work plan in 10 to 15 days and asked them to share a copy of it with the Chief Minister's Office.