Everything you need to know about Pipra Uttar Patti: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Pipra Uttar Patti: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Expressing condolences to the family and the victims over the loss of lives in the floods in north India, the French envoy Wednesday said his country shared the pain of the Indian people and government.
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) A total of 483 people were rescued by the NDRF from flood-affected areas caused by torrential rains in various places of north India, including Uttarakhand, a disaster management official said Wednesday.
Haridwar/Lucknow, June 19 (IANS) Akash and his three friends watched in horror as a rain swollen river in Uttarakhand washed away their car, leaving them stranded.
Lucknow, June 19 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Wednesday announced a Rs.25 crore ($4.2 million) financial aid to the rain ravaged Uttarakhand.
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) A total of 163 people were rescued Tuesday from flood-affected areas caused by torrential rains in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, disaster management officials said.
Rajpura (Uttar Pradesh), June 17 (ANI): A case has been lodged against son of a Samajwadi Party (SP) leader and his aide on charges of raping and murdering of a woman in the Rajpura area, of Uttar Pradesh.
Aligarh, June 14 (IANS) Vice President Hamid Ansari and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav will inaugurate the 17th Biennial National Conference of the National Union of Journalists (India) here Saturday.
Lucknow/New Delhi, June 12 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi on Wednesday lashed out at Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's trusted aide Amit Shah after he took over as the in-charge of state's BJP, saying the latter brings with him a communal wave which is not good.
Lucknow, June 11 (IANS) The residents of Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow woke up to a cloudy and pleasant morning Tuesday with the temperature dropping to 24 degrees Celsius - four degrees below normal. The local weather office said the monsoon would arrive in the state on time.
Lucknow, June 11 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government would soon undertake a drive to map relatively unknown Sufi sites in the state and develop them into heritage tourism spots, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said.
Lucknow, June 10 (IANS) The power tariff hike announced May 31 came into effect in Uttar Pradesh Monday. Domestic users would now pay 35 percent more for power, while the rural sector would have to pay 45 percent more.
Lucknow, June 8 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav ordered the suspension of the chief engineer of the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) late Saturday.
Lucknow, June 7 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Friday anounced a scheme for providing medical aid to the poor at subsidised rates.
Lucknow, June 7 (IANS) Heavy rains lashed Lucknow and nearby districts Friday, considerably bringing down the temperature.
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Thursday asked the Uttar Pradesh government to explain the alleged beating of a woman by policemen at a police station in Aligarh.
Lucknow, June 6 (IANS) Buoyed by the results of a pilot project that offered a day off each week to constables and sub-inspectors, police in Uttar Pradesh has decided to implement the scheme across the state, officials said Thursday.
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Wednesday demanded extra central aid to states facing Maoist challenge.
Lucknow, June 5 (IANS) A policeman was shot dead and a circle officer (CO) escaped a bullet by a whisker Wednesday at Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh when criminals opened fire at them, police said.
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) The team of forthcoming movie "Gulaab Gang", which is based on the real life story of women's grit and determination, has launched BELIEVE, a campaign that celebrates the triumphs of women's heroism.
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Monday asked the Uttar Pradesh government to explain if 73 percent females in Maharajganj district were marrying below the age of 18 years.
Etawah (Uttar Pradesh), June 3 (ANI): Residents of Uttar Pradesh's Etawah roughed up a policeman, for delay in dousing a fire, which killed one and injured another.
Ghaziabad, June 3 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav gifted laptops to the students at a ceremony held here on Monday, and said that the state will tread on the path of development.
Bhadohi (Uttar Pradesh), June 2 (ANI): A loaded tractor ran over children, killing two and critically injuring one in Sarai Rajputana village of Bhadohi district in Uttar Pradesh.
Ghaziabad, June 2 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav will Monday give away 8,000 laptops to students here.
Lucknow, June 1 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Saturday said the parks and memorials built by the Mayawati government would be given to the poor for free for holding weddings and other ceremonies.
Lucknow, June 1 (IANS) Opposition parties and farmers groups in Uttar Pradesh Saturday slammed the Samajwadi Party (SP) government for the recent power tariff hike.
Lucknow, June 1 (IANS) Lucknow and many parts of Uttar Pradesh woke up to a pleasant weekend Saturday, as clouds hovered above and cool winds blew across the city. Many cities in the state have reported rain.
Lucknow, May 31 (IANS) A government-cum-business delegation from Singapore Friday visited the Uttar Pradesh capital and evinced interest in investment opportunities.
Lucknow, May 31 (IANS) In a bizarre incident, a bride in Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh refused to marry, saying the groom was too dark-complexioned. The incident took place in Fursatganj, about 80 km from the state capital, Thursday.
Lucknow, May 30 (IANS) Working for years without a weekly off? That is how it has been for policemen in Uttar Pradesh so far, but their woes could end come June with a new project aimed at ensuring they get a weekly day off and spend time with their families.
Lucknow, May 28 (ANI): A senior Uttar Pradesh police official on Tuesday said that at least ten cricketers from the state were under the scanner for being involved in spot fixing during the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Lucknow, May 28 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Tuesday asked the UPA government to bring about job reservations for Muslims in line with the Sachar Committee's recommendations.
Lucknow, May 28 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Tuesday sought support from the UPA government at the centre to effect a constitutional amendment to ensure reservations for Muslims as per the recommendations of the Sachar Committee.
Lucknow, May 28 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday promised development projects for minorities, especially Muslims, in accordance with the policies of the Central Government.
Lucknow, May 27 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government has announced financial compensation of Rs.600,000 to the family of Khalid Mujahid, the serial blast accused, who died last week.
Lucknow, May 24 (IANS) Of the 89 government properties allotted by the Uttar Pradesh government here to various organisations and individuals, 27 are being illegally occupied, according to an estate department reply to a Right to Information (RTI) query.
Lucknow, May 22 (IANS) A man killed his three children Wednesday in Uttar Pradesh and committed suicide by throwing himself in front of a speeding bus, police said. He suspected his wife to be in an illicit relation with one of his relatives.
Kannauj (Uttar Pradesh), May 21 (ANI): At least thirteen people were killed and 24 others injured in a road accident in the Sadar police station area of Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj District this morning.
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Miffed over the performance of its eight zonal in charges, including two central ministers, in politically crucial Uttar Pradesh, the Congress appointed a new team Monday.
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Monday ordered the demolition of all unauthorised structures on the flood plains and river beds of Yamuna and Hindon rivers in Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, officials said.
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Miffed over the performance of its eight zonal chiefs, including two central ministers, in the politically crucial Uttar Pradesh, the Congress appointed a new team Monday, said party sources.
New Delhi, May 19 (AN): Severe heat wave conditions continue to prevail over the north-west, central and eastern parts of the country.
Kannauj (Uttar Pradesh), May 17 (ANI): Despite government's claim to provide better healthcare, 6.4 million people in India suffer from cancer and bronchial diseases.
Bangalore, May 16 (IANS) Karnataka created history by winning their maiden Rangaswamy Cup, the symbol of supremacy in the Indian Hockey Federation's senior National men's hockey championship after defeating Uttar Pradesh 3-1 in the final here Thursday.
Ghaziabad, May 16 (IANS) A team of government officials, including two policemen, were brutally assaulted Thursday by henchmen of a sand mafia in Uttar Pradesh, police said. They even tried to run them over with a tractor.
New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): The Central Government has increased the Backward Region Grant Fund (BRGF) entitlement of Uttar Pradesh from 667 crore rupees to 818.17 crore rupees in 2013-14.
Lucknow, May 16 (IANS) Five passers-by were buried alive when an old wall of a house collapsed in Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi town, police said Thursday.
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Wednesday sought explanation from the senior superintendent of police (SSP) of Bulandshahar in Uttar Pradesh over beating of a three-year-old girl by police officials in a court premises.
Washington, May 11 (ANI): Chris Brown has angered his neighbours after decorating the outside of his Hollywood Hills residence with colourful spray-painted murals.
Shillong, May 10 (IANS) Meghalaya Governor R.S. Mooshahary Friday said the controversial CMJ University, involved in issuing fake Ph.D. degrees to students, had also established centres in almost all districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Lucknow, May 10 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday said that the rising incidents of crime against women and children call for effective measures to ensure their safety and security, and added that it also calls for arresting the moral decline in our society.
Lucknow, May 10 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Irrigation Minister Shiv Pal Singh Yadav Friday turned down an invitation to him and his ministry officials from the US' Johns Hopkins University.
Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) A die-hard romantic, Shraddha Kapoor, who has an appetite for love stories like "Pyasa", "Devdas" and "Titanic", would love to experience dream like romance in real life too.
Amethi (Uttar Pradesh), May 8 (ANI): At least five people died in Amethi after consuming adulterated liquor.
Lucknow, May 8 (IANS) The 18 pontoon bridges used during the 56-day Kumbh this year will be used to build temporary bridges in many parts of Uttar Pradesh.
Lucknow, May 8 (IANS) The last of television sets hooked on to cable networks blinked Tuesday midnight in Uttar Pradesh after operators cut transmission fearing the information and broadcasting ministry's wrath.
Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) After "Raanjhanaa", Anand L. Rai's next film will be the "Tanu Weds Manu" sequel. Although he isn't sure when it would go on the floors, he has confirmed he will prepare the romantic-comedy for a 2014 release.
Lucknow, May 7 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Tuesday hinted of impending trouble in form of arrests of former Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) ministers in the state by categorically asserting that law would be allowed to take its own free course in graft matters.
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The union environment and forests ministry has asked the Goa government to send proposals to set up a tiger reserve at the Mhadei wildlife sanctuary, parliament was told Monday.
Amritsar/Bhikhiwind, May 3 (ANI): Doctors, who conducted an autopsy on Sarabjit Singh in Patti near Amritsar last night, have concluded that the vital organs of the Indian death row prisoner were not present in his body.
Lucknow, May 3 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh will be represented by Health Minister Ahmad Hasan at the 46th annual body meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), currently underway at Greater Noida, officials said Friday.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party (SP) Thursday said the government may not last beyond October and early elections seemed inevitable.
Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) "Gulaab Gang" will see Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla, once rivals, sharing the screen space for the first time. Producer Anubhav Sinha says during initial casting, they never thought about bringing the two together.
Lucknow, April 30 (IANS) Five people were killed and 20 others injured early Tuesday when a bus coming from New Delhi rammed into a tractor trolley at Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh, police said.
Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Nawazuddin Siddiqui says his brother Shammas Siddiqui is set to make his debut in filmdom as a director with a crime-based saga and adds that it will be in the commercial zone.
Lucknow/New Delhi, Apr. 27 (ANI): The Samajwadi Party (SP) on Saturday condemned the detention of its leader and Uttar Pradesh Urban Development minister Azam Khan at the Boston airport.
Lucknow, April 26 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister Mohammad Azam Khan has decided to cut short his US trip after his "long and humiliating frisking" at the Logan airport in Boston, an official here said.
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court Thursday said that it would take a very serious view of another incident of police violence against a woman, and the person involved would have to bear the wrath of the court.
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The poorest of poor were not able to exercise their rights fully under the job guarantee act and several irregularities have been noticed in works and procedures under the government's ambitious scheme, a CAG report tabled in parliament Tuesday said.
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The NHRC said Tuesday that it has sought reports from the Uttar Pradesh government over its role in the alleged beating and detention of two rape victims in the state.
Chennai, April 22 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Monday called for a third front at the national level as the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have both failed in their promises.
Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) Shraddha Kapoor gives importance to "good story" and "good role", and says that she treats lovemaking or bold scene like any other sequence.
Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Two brothers, who killed a policeman and a college principal, were arrested in Mumbai Saturday by a joint team of Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh police, an official said. The two suspects opened fire on the police and were caught after a 30-minute chase.
Lucknow, April 19 (IANS) Finding itself having to explain the frequent transfers of officials, the Uttar Pradesh government has come out with a new transfer policy, to take effect in May. Sources said Friday a government order has been issued in this regard.
Lucknow, April 18 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati Thursday ruled out any political benefit to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in case it filed Narendra Modi as its prime ministerial candidate.
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh Tuesday told party leaders from Uttar Pradesh to "get aggressive" and reach out to people so as to win the most seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
Lucknow, April 16 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati Tuesday demanded that president's rule be imposed in the state.
Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Tiger Shroff has already started shooting for his debut film "Heropanti" with routine scenes but will soon go into heavy duty dancing and then what he loves the best - the action sequences.
Lucknow, April 14 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati on Sunday accused the incumbent Samajwadi Party government in the state of political vendetta for removing hoardings installed near the Bhimrao Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Sthal in the city to mark his 122th birth anniversary.
Lucknow, April 11 (IANS) A Right to Information (RTI) query has revealed that 1,828 officers of the provincial police service (PPS) in Uttar Pradesh were transferred in Uttar Pradesh in the last two years.
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Wednesday issued a notice to Uttar Pradesh Police for allegedly "torturing" a five-year-old boy by subjecting him to electric shocks.
Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) Apr 8 (ANI): Two sons and a daughter in Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh allegedly murdered their own father, said police on Monday.
Lucknow, April 6 (IANS) In a first, Uttar Pradesh has been selected as the "most improved state" under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The award would be handed over to Alok Kumar, the scheme's CEO in the state, at a function in Thiruvananthapuram April 8.
Lucknow, April 3 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani Wednesday asked the Uttar Pradesh unit to strengthen the party in the state and fight graft.
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The states should improve their business regulatory environment and compete with each other, Planning Commission member Arun Maira said here Wednesday.
Lucknow, Apr. 2 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said that the state would tread the path of development and the ruling Samajwadi Party would work in the interest of the farmers.
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Driven by the ambition of being the prime ministerial nominee in case a Third Front comes to the fore after the 2014 general elections, Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav is pitching to play the big game with his lofty on-again, off-again expressions of support designed to keep the ruling UPA coalition on the edge.
Ujjain, Mar. 30 (ANI): Asserting that the ruling Congress Party has very successfully run a coalition for the last nine years, Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Saturday said the UPA Government is completely stable and will complete its full term.
New Delhi, Mar. 29 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav on Friday said that he has no plans now to withdraw support to the Congress-led UPA II Government at the Centre.
Lucknow, March 29 (IANS) Over cups of steaming coffee and idli, union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Friday talked business as speculation mounted over the future of the Samajwadi Party (SP)-Congress equation.
Lucknow, March 29 (IANS) Over cups of steaming coffee, idli and sambhar, union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav Friday talked business as speculation mounted over the future of the Samajwadi Party (SP)-Congress equation.
Lucknow, Mar. 29 (ANI): Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Friday reached out to the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party (SP) Government in Uttar Pradesh, and assured full central assistance in the state's development.
Lucknow, March 28 (IANS) Weather across Uttar Pradesh turned pleasant Thursday after a spell of heat as it rained in many places and the day temperatures dropped by several notches.
New Delhi, Mar. 27 (ANI): The man who killed his wife and injured his father-in-law at the Kakardooma Metro station on Tuesday, has committed suicide in Muradnagar, Uttar Pradesh.
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) In a sharp rebuff to the Samajwadi Party (SP), the Congress and the BJP Monday said that there was no possibility of a third front central government after the 2014 general elections.
Uttar Pradesh government has sanctioned a major recruitment drive under which 2,200 computer operators, 4,000 sub-inspectors and 24,000 constables would be recruited.
Lucknow, March 22 (IANS) Seized of a huge manpower shortage in Uttar Pradesh Police, the state government has sanctioned a major recruitment drive under which 2,200 computer operators, 4,000 sub-inspectors and 24,000 constables would be recruited.
Lucknow, March 21 (IANS) The BSP hit out at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, terming him "Mr Laptop" and "Mr Clean", and asking him to take care of the law and order before it gets too late.
New York, Mar. 21 (ANI): Ronald Reagan's not-so-conservative daughter Patti Davis has authored a lesbian love story titled, 'Till Human Voices Wake Us.'
Lucknow, March 20 (IANS) Eight people were killed and three injured after a truck rammed into a jeep in Jaunpur in Uttar Pradesh Wednesday, police said.
