Uttar Pradesh
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UP govt's big crackdown on negligent doctors; 26 sacked over duty lapses, action against nine others
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 03, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTThe Uttar Pradesh Health Department has terminated the services of 26 doctors accused of prolonged absence and negligence in their duties. Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak has also ordered departmental proceedings against nine other doctors for alleged negligence and disobedience of senior officials.
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UP is now riot and curfew-free, festivals have become state's new identity: CM Yogi in Mathura
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 03, 2026, 06:24 PM ISTUttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said the state has been free from riots and curfews for the past nine and a half years and that festivals have become its new identity. He also highlighted India's cultural heritage, citing Kashi and Ayodhya as examples of the resilience of Sanatan tradition.
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UP man celebrates pet buffalo Basanti's fourth birthday with cakes and balloons, video goes viral
offbeat | Sep 03, 2026, 05:55 PM ISTA man in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia organised a birthday party for his pet buffalo Basanti after she turned four. The celebration included balloons, cakes, a birthday cap and floral garland, while villagers sang and applauded. A video of the unusual celebration has since gone viral online.
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Mayawati puts brakes on nephew Akash Anand's political rise, says 'not mature enough' for key role
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 03, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTBSP chief Mayawati has said Akash Anand will not be given any major responsibility in the party for now, stating that he needs to become more politically mature. She also announced that the BSP will contest all upcoming elections independently.
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CM Yogi's big move on swine flu as free H1N1 testing ordered at all govt health facilities in state
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 02, 2026, 11:32 PM ISTUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered free H1N1 testing at all government healthcare centres across the state. Hospitals have also been directed to ensure medicines, testing and isolation facilities.
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FSDA cracks down on fake drug supply business from Saharanpur to Lucknow, FIR registered
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 02, 2026, 09:14 PM ISTDuring the operation in Saharanpur, the entire setup related to packing of drugs was found. A large quantity of packing materials including stripping machines, batch stereos, dye punches and printed aluminum foil were recovered from the basement.
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BJP MLA and former UP minister Anil Sharma passes away, CM Yogi expresses grief
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 02, 2026, 04:08 PM ISTShikarpur MLA Anil Sharma has served as the Minister of State for Forest and Environment in the Uttar Pradesh government from 2017-22.
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UPSSSC PET 2026 application deadline extended to September 7: Here's how to apply
Jobs | Sep 01, 2026, 07:34 PM ISTThe online application process for UPSSSC PET 2026 began on August 3. The commission has given candidates additional time to complete the application process and advised them not to wait until the last date.
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Massive blast at firecracker factory in UP's Kaushambi leaves 11 dead, several others injured
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 31, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTA massive explosion at a firecracker factory in Kaushambi has killed at least eleven people and injured several others. The factory collapsed completely, while multiple nearby houses were also damaged, as per reports.
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CM Yogi orders time-bound disposal of 5-year-old revenue cases
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 29, 2026, 09:50 PM ISTUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued a series of directions covering long-pending revenue cases, public complaints, crime control, festival security and flood relief. Officials have been asked to step up monitoring and ensure time-bound action across these areas.
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Yogi govt ups the ante amid Nepal floods, sends special SDRF platoon to rescue stranded UP residents
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 27, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTAmid devastating floods in Nepal, the Uttar Pradesh government has launched a major rescue effort for residents from the state who may be stranded there. A 32-member SDRF platoon, 22 PAC personnel and rescue boats have been deployed, while a helpline has been issued for families.
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Lucknow sweets factory raided; 200 kg contaminated sweets destroyed, 180 litres oil seized
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 27, 2026, 06:48 PM ISTA food safety team raided an allegedly unlicensed sweets factory in Lucknow's Neeva Qasim Kheda and found severely unhygienic conditions. Around 200 kg of contaminated sweets were destroyed, while 180 litres of refined soybean oil were seized.
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Nepal flash floods trigger flood alert in Bihar, UP, Uttarakhand, next 24 hours crucial
India | Aug 27, 2026, 09:27 AM ISTThe devastating floods in Nepal have triggered a high alert across Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, with authorities closely monitoring rivers and vulnerable border areas. Nine districts in Bihar and seven in Uttar Pradesh have been placed on alert.
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Women-centric schemes become new political battleground as CM Yogi and Akhilesh face off in UP
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 26, 2026, 11:16 PM ISTYogi Adityanath and Akhilesh Yadav have locked horns over women-centric schemes and promises in Uttar Pradesh. While CM Yogi has announced free bus travel for women, Akhilesh has promised an annual Rs 40,000 pension, laptops for Class 12 pass girls and a separate ambulance service for women.
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UPTET result 2026 out at upessc.up.gov.in; here's how to download scorecard, merit list
Jobs | Aug 26, 2026, 10:12 PM ISTAccording to the commission, 80.07 per cent of candidates qualified at the primary level, while 71.85 per cent cleared the upper-primary level. The examination was conducted across 955 centres in 60 districts of Uttar Pradesh.
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Haryanvi actor-singer Ankit Balyan shot dead in UP's Shamli; around 15 rounds fired
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 27, 2026, 04:51 PM ISTHaryanvi singer and actor Ankit Balyan was shot dead in Shamli on Wednesday evening after attackers reportedly fired nearly 15 rounds. He had established a name for himself in the Haryanvi entertainment industry.
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Nepal flash flood raises flood risk in UP, Yogi Adityanath orders alert in border districts
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 26, 2026, 11:30 PM ISTNepal flash floods have raised flood concerns in Uttar Pradesh as the government ordered an alert in Maharajganj, Kushinagar and Deoria. NDRF and SSB teams have been deployed for emergency response.
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Yogi govt to distribute free tablets to 25 lakh youth: Check who is eligible and how to get one
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 26, 2026, 04:32 PM ISTThe Yogi cabinet decided to provide 2.5 million tablets to youth under the "Swami Vivekananda Youth Empowerment Scheme." This initiative aims to promote digital access and technology-based learning among youth.
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Uttar Pradesh FSDA cracks down on suspicious food items; fake paneer, khoya destroyed on spot
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 26, 2026, 03:48 PM ISTA total of 97 vehicles were inspected during the operation. Irregularities—such as the presence of suspicious, adulterated, or unhygienically transported food items—were detected in 28 of these vehicles.
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25-year-old PhD student dies after falling from 27th floor in Ghaziabad society
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 25, 2026, 11:29 PM ISTHis relatives are also unable to determine the cause of death. Currently, the police are proposing to investigate all aspects of the incident.