Uttar Pradesh

Noida, Uttar Pradesh – 18 November 2025: The long-awaited Bhangel Elevated Road in Noida, which had remained closed despite completion, was finally opened for trial traffic on Tuesday. The move brought relief to thousands of commuters traveling between Noida and Greater Noida, as traffic congestion on local roads had been a persistent problem. Farmers Take InitiativeThe opening came after the Bhartiya Kisan Union (Lok Shakti) held a meeting in Agahpur on Monday and announced they would open the road themselves if authorities did not act. Following discussions with local police officials, the road was opened for trial use, though the official inauguration is expected to coincide with CM Yogi Adityanath’s upcoming visit to Noida. Road Details and BenefitsThe 4.5 km, six-lane elevated r...

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – 18 November 2025: In a shocking incident in Lucknow, a reckless driver dragged a traffic police officer for nearly 10 kilometers after refusing to stop for a routine check. The driver, reportedly under the influence of alcohol, narrowly avoided multiple collisions before being surrounded and apprehended by police. The IncidentOn 15 November, Constable Ranjit and TSI Ajay Kumar Awasthi were managing traffic at Shaheed Path Junction when a black Scorpio car without a number plate approached the junction around 12:45 PM. Upon instructing the driver to stop and present vehicle documents, the driver instead sped off towards Kamta, already carrying two passengers. Police Officer Dragged Inside Moving CarIn a daring attempt to stop the car, Constable Ranjit climbed ...

Dehradun, Uttarakhand: Uttarakhand is currently experiencing dry weather conditions, though a slight drop in maximum temperatures has made the daytime feel colder, while minimum temperatures have shown a marginal rise. According to the Meteorological Centre, today’s weather will remain dry, with a further fall in maximum temperatures expected. Some plains may also witness light fog, while frost is likely in the hilly regions. Temperature Trends Across the StateIn recent days, higher-than-normal maximum temperatures had resulted in warm days and cold nights. However, the ongoing decline in daytime temperatures has now made the daytime chill more noticeable. Meanwhile, minimum temperatures have slightly increased, and hilly areas are experiencing biting cold due to frost. On Monday, Dehra...

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has stated that the era when victims suffered while criminals roamed freely is over. Under the state government’s zero-tolerance policy, the collection of evidence and the use of forensic science laboratories (FSLs) will ensure that no offender escapes justice. Upgraded Forensic Science Laboratory InauguratedOn Tuesday, CM Yogi inaugurated the upgraded Regional Forensic Science Laboratory (RFSL) in Gorakhpur, a six-story high-tech building constructed at a cost of ₹72.78 crore. The lab is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to conduct precise, swift, and transparent investigations, strengthening the delivery of timely justice to victims. Addressing the gathering, CM Yogi said that prior to 2017, Uttar Prades...

Vrindavan, 18 November 2025: A significant and respectful meeting took place at Premanand Maharaj’s Kunj Ashram in Vrindavan, where Dandi Swami Maharaj visited to discuss pressing social concerns. The meeting highlighted the growing influence of immoral behavior, including boyfriend-girlfriend relationships and live-in arrangements, as well as the rise of addictions. Mutual Respect and Spiritual DiscourseDuring the meeting, Premanand Maharaj paid Dandi Swami Maharaj a traditional prostration and instructed his disciples to do the same, symbolizing deep reverence and the high traditions of Sanatan Dharma. Both saints engaged in a profound discussion on how spirituality can guide society away from moral degradation. Concerns About Modern VicesPremanand Maharaj expressed concern over th...

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: The Ghaziabad administration has announced new rules to regulate vehicle speeds across the city under the ITMS (Intelligent Traffic Management System) Project. In busy city areas, vehicles will now be limited to a maximum speed of 40 km/h, while highways may allow up to 60 km/h, depending on traffic load. Citywide Monitoring and Speed Limit BoardsChief Engineer of Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation, N.K. Chaudhary, stated that speed limit boards are being installed throughout the city to inform drivers and ensure compliance. High-tech cameras are being installed at all 17 entry and exit points, as well as at 41 major intersections and junctions, to monitor traffic in real time. These cameras are equipped to detect speeding, red light violations, automatic number p...

Noida/UP: In Uttar Pradesh, Form-6 and Form-S are available in sufficient numbers across districts for voter list updates. These forms help add new voters, remove deceased or shifted voters, update migration details, and consolidate voters under a single booth. SIR Update in Noida & Greater NoidaTwo weeks after the launch of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have visited most households in Noida and Greater Noida. According to the District Election Officer, over 96% of the forms have been distributed. A frequently asked question remains: where to find the old voter list details and how to fill them out, especially for those without a Voter ID or EPIC number. Some citizens were advised to download the Electoral Roll PDF 2003 from the ECI website and ma...

Lucknow, 18 November 2025: The Uttar Pradesh government is actively working to provide employment opportunities for its youth, both within the state and abroad. As part of this initiative, nearly 1,000 construction workers from UP are being prepared for deployment to Israel, with the screening process set to begin on 19 November. Over 9,000 candidates have been found eligible for the current recruitment phase, and daily screening will accommodate around 600 candidates. The pre-screening and professional test drive will be conducted at the Yadupati Singhania Vocational Education Foundation campus in Kanpur, under the supervision of NSDC International CEO Alok Kumar and CSDCI CEO Hari Narayan Raj. These arrangements follow virtual agreements between NSDC and Israel’s PIBA agency, with the...

Ghazipur/Delhi: Umar Ansari, the younger son of Mukhtar Ansari, tied the knot on 15 November in a private ceremony at Ashok Lawn, Delhi. Two days later, on 17 November, a grand reception was hosted in the capital, attended by several prominent figures from politics and the legal fraternity. Notable guests included former Vice President Hamid Ansari, senior Supreme Court lawyer Kapil Sibal, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav, MPs Ikra Hasan and Priya Saroj, Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Imran Pratapgarhi, former MLA Irfan Solanki, and Osama Shahabuddin, son of Shababuddin. During the wedding, Umar became emotional remembering his late father Mukhtar Ansari. He showed his bride Fatima a photograph of his father on stage and sought his blessings. Fati...

Sonbhadra, UP: The death toll in the tragic stone mine collapse in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, has risen to seven. The state government has announced financial assistance of ₹20 lakh for the families of the deceased. Meanwhile, the District Magistrate of Sonbhadra has been fined ₹10,000 by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) for delay in reporting illegal mining activities. The incident occurred at the Billi Markundi mining area under Obra police station, where a section of the hill collapsed on Saturday evening, trapping several laborers working below. On Monday, six more bodies were recovered from the debris, bringing the total fatalities to seven. The victims recovered on 16–17 November include Indrajeet (30), Santosh (30), Ravindra (18), Ram Khelawan (32), and Kripashankar, while Raju S...