Everything you need to know about Uttar Sautanchak: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Uttar Sautanchak: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Friday sought a report from Uttar Pradesh Police over five women being assaulted in Lalitpur district.
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) 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.
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.
Lucknow, May 12 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday sought to woo members of the Brahmin community with a promise that his government would withdraw all false cases registered against the latter lodged under the SC/ST Act (Prevention of Atrocities Act) under the rule of the previous Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) headed by Mayawati.
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.
Amethi (Uttar Pradesh), May 8 (ANI): At least five people died in Amethi after consuming adulterated liquor.
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.
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, 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, 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 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.
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati Monday said an all-party meeting should be held to suggest amendments to tackle any shortcomings in the anti-rape law and also called for death penalty in cases of barbaric rapes.
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) Aimed at boosting tourism and better air connectivity to Uttarakhand, Air india would begin flight service between Lucknow and Dehradun from May 2, officials said Thursday.
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.
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 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, 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.
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.
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Delhi Police said Friday that a man was arrested from Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh two days ago, on suspicion of being a Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist.
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.
Lucknow, March 18 (IANS) Faced with unrelenting criticism on the state's poor law and order, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Monday pulled up senior police officials and asked them to improve their and the force's functioning and act tough against criminals.
Lucknow, March 15 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh's former chief minister and BSP chief Mayawati Friday paid tributes to her mentor and party founder Kanshiram on his 79th birth anniversary here.
Lucknow, March 15 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, who completed his first year in power Friday, conceded that law and order in the state was a "matter for concern" and that "one bad incident can destroy the image and efforts" of his government.
Lucknow, March 13 (IANS) There is a revolution waiting to happen in rural Uttar Pradesh but capital and technology were needed to unleash the state's unlimited potential, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said at a business summit here Wednesday.
The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Akhilesh Yadav Monday launched free laptop scheme for intermediate pass students as Samajwadi Party has made promise in its election manifesto during the 2012 assembly polls......................
Lucknow, Mar. 11 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Monday launched free laptop scheme for intermediate pass students as promised in the Samajwadi Party's (SP) manifesto during the 2012 assembly polls.
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Delhi Police is likely to book Brijesh Singh, a mafia don from Uttar Pradesh and his 13 associates under the stringent MCOCA in a case of extortion, an official said.
Lucknow, March 8 (IANS) A business delegation from Saudi Arabia arrived here Friday as part of an exclusive industry interaction tour organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to strengthen bilateral business ties.
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Both houses of parliament were adjourned till noon Tuesday after opposition parties raised various issues including the killing of a police officer in Uttar Pradesh.
Ghaziabad, Feb 26 (IANS) Controversy has risen over the Delhi Metro extension from Delhi's Dilshad Garden to New Bus Stand here with the Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation unwilling to fund the project but the municipal commissioner seeking the Uttar Pradesh government's permission to overrule it, said a councillor.
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Trust Ekta Kapoor to come up with unique marketing strategies. For her new film co-production "Ek Thi Daayan", she is launching a TV mega-series, through which eight TV actresses will promote the movie differently.
Lucknow, Feb 19 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Tuesday accused the union government of not releasing funds of the centrally-aided projects and schemes in time, thus slackening the development process in the state.
Lucknow, Feb 16 (IANS) Heavy rains lashed most parts of Uttar Pradesh Saturday, bringing back the winter chill, the Met office said.
Lucknow, Feb. 14 (ANI): There was chaos inside the Uttar Pradesh assembly on Thursday as the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLAs raised slogans against the Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party (SP) Government over the Kumbh stampede, and stopped Governor B.L. Joshi from addressing the joint session of Parliament.
Lucknow, Feb 11 (IANS) Two people, including a convict, were Monday afternoon killed in firing by five car-borne assailants in Uttar Pradesh, police said.
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) Bottom placed Dabur Mumbai Magicians would have nothing but their pride to defend when they take on second placed Ranchi Rhinos in their last league encounter of the Hockey India League here Thursday.
Lucknow, Feb 5 (IANS) Incessant rain brought back the winter chill in most parts of Uttar Pradesh Tuesday. The weather department predicted more showers in the next two days.
Lucknow, Feb 4 (IANS) Dutch ambassador Alphonsus Stoelinga Monday appreciated the prevailing investment atmosphere in Uttar Pradesh and said his country is planning to invest in meat and potato industry in the state.
Mumbai, Feb 4 (IANS) Bottom placed Dabur Mumbai Magicians will get a last chance to keep alive their challenge in the inaugural Hero Hockey India League when they take on fourth placed Uttar Pradesh Wizards at the Mumbai Hockey Association Stadium here Tuesday.
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Two teenaged brothers who ran away from home 15 months ago after their parents forced them to work were found in Uttar Pradesh, police said Wednesday.
Agra, Jan 28 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Monday said the state's priority is to revamp the investment-related policies across sectors and create an enabling and business friendly-environment.
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Fast improving Jaypee Punjab Warriors would look to ending the unbeaten run of league leaders Delhi Waveriders when they face-off in their Hero Hockey India League (HIL) encounter at the Major Dhyan Chand National Hockey Stadium here Tuesday.
Lucknow, Jan. 28 (ANI): Hundreds of teachers and school employees, recruited on contractual basis, launched a massive agitation outside the state assembly here on Monday, demanding higher payment and regularization of their jobs.
Agra, Jan 27 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh will invest in product specific industrial infrastructure and set up national manufacturing investment zones that would create employment and boost growth, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said Sunday.
Agra, Jan 27 (IANS) The Taj city is all decked up for the three-day Jan 27-29 CII sponsored global summit with Vice President Hamid Ansari set to inaugurate it Sunday evening. Uttar Pradesh will showcase investment opportunities in the meet.
Lucknow, Jan 24 (IANS) Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has sought more Saudi investment in Uttar Pradesh and greater cooperation with Riyadh in the fields of agriculture, education and tourism.
Lucknow, Jan 24 (IANS) Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has sought more Saudi investment in Uttar Pradesh and greater cooperation with Riyadh in the fields of agriculture, education and tourism.
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Senior BJP leader L.K. Advani Wednesday said newly-elected party president Rajnath Singh's biggest responsibility would be to ensure that immoral acts are not tolerated and that the task ahead for the BJP is to be a "party with a difference".
Lucknow, Jan 22 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Tuesday bared his national ambitions again as he exhorted party cadres to work beyond "making a government in Uttar Pradesh".
Lucknow, Jan 20 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Wizards outplayed Ranchi Rhinos 2-0 at the Dhyan Chand Stadium here Sunday to move to top of the Hockey India League standings.
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Jan.20 (ANI): Artists in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, have created sand sculptures that showcase burning issues affecting the common man.
London, Jan 18 (ANI): An Indian student, who was unable to get up in time for lectures, has invented an alarm clock that wakes up the owner with a shock.
Lucknow, Jan 15 (IANS) No multi-crore currency note garlands, no multi-tiered cakes, no pomp and show... Has a spell out of power mellowed firebrand BSP supremo Mayawati? If the low-key celebrations Tuesday on her 57th birthday are any indication, 'Behenji' is now a changed person and so admit her close aides.
Lucknow, Jan. 8 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said that a country is not civilised if it cannot respect its mothers, daughters and sisters.
Lucknow, Jan 8 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will inaugurate the 125th year celebrations of Uttar Pradesh Legislature here today.
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The principal of a school attended by a juvenile accused in the Dec 16 gang-rape case has failed to prove the claim that his age was under 18 years, police sources said Monday.
Lucknow, Jan 7 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Monday said that it would be making major policy announcements at the Global Partnerships for Enduring Growth, the flagship international event of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) at Agra Jan 27-29.
Lucknow, Jan 7 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati Monday demanded that president's rule be imposed in Uttar Pradesh, and c laimed there was a total breakdown of law and order in the state.
Lucknow, Jan 5 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Saturday announced the setting up of a special force for the safety of tigers at the Dudhwa National Park.
Lucknow, Jan 4 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Friday said the Samajwadi Party (SP) favoured stringent laws against rapists and that such laws should be enforced strictly to check crimes against women.
Lucknow, Jan 4 (IANS) The cold wave intensified in Uttar Pradesh Friday following snowfall in the Himalayan region, officials said.
Lucknow, Jan 3 (IANS) After a brief respite, chilling cold returned with a vengeance in Uttar Pradesh Thursday with icy winds sweeping most parts and the day temperatures falling sharply.
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The family of the Delhi gang-rape victim has no objection if her name is revealed, her brother said Wednesday.
Lucknow, Jan 1 (IANS) The second phase of the National Census through biometric registration began in Uttar Pradesh Tuesday, with Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and his family registering for the National Population Register (NPR).
Lucknow, Jan 1 (IANS) The new year started off on a bumpy note for Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav as journalists invited to his residence were kept waiting on the streets for over an hour, after which they boycotted the meeting.
Lucknow, Dec 31 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's words of support or his father Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav's statements on crimes against women ring hollow in a state that reported over 1,500 rape cases in nine months and where a man facing rape charges continues to be minister.
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) An intense cold wave is sweeping north India, resulting in over 40 deaths Thursday, officials said.
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Dec.27 (ANI): Activists in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, have adopted puppetry as a medium to educate people about problems caused to the environment by waterlogging and use of polythene.
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) A juvenile, detained from Uttar Pradesh's Badaun in connection with the gang-rape and torture of a 23-year-old in a moving bus here, was taken into custody after he was identified as the fifth accused, police said.
Lucknow/Dehradun, Dec 17 (IANS) The battle for quota in promotions for Dalits and tribals in government jobs spilled on to streets in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand Monday as both supporters and opponents of the move took out processions and organised protests.
New Delhi, Dec 17 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday expressed its delight over former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh returning to its fold, saying the outfit will become stronger with his homecoming.
New Delhi/ Lucknow, Dec 14 (ANI): The UPA Government on Friday played down the strike called by the government employees in Uttar Pradesh against the quota bill and blamed the Samajwadi Party (SP) for fanning it as the party is opposing the bill.
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) A total of 727 km of railway lines were added across the country in 2011-12, with Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh accounting for the bulk, parliament was told Friday.
Lucknow, Dec 13 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh lodged the first case through the women's helpline 1090 Thursday after a computer student from Sonebhadra district refused to stop messaging vulgar texts on the mobile phones of two girls, police said.
Lucknow, Dec 13 (IANS) Over 18 lakh Uttar Pradesh government employees went on a flash strike after the bill on reservations in promotion in government jobs was tabled in the Rajya Sabha Thursday.
The first chief minister of Uttarakhand, Nityanand Swamy, passed away Wednesday morning due to prolonged illness. He was 85. Swami was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday evening and was on ventilator support...............
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh accounted for the maximum of 30,788 cases of human rights abuses in the country in 2012-13 followed by Haryana, the Lok Sabha was told Tuesday.
Lucknow, Dec 11 (IANS) A 10-year-old boy died after being beaten up by a teacher in his school in Kannauj district of Uttar Pradesh, police said Tuesday.
Lucknow, Dec 11 (IANS) The mercury is set to drop across Uttar Pradesh and fog is likely in most parts, Met officials said here Tuesday.
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) It has been attacking the government on corruption and price rise but questions are now being raised whether the BJP conceded political momentum to the Congress-led UPA government after the opposition-led motion against FDI in multibrand retail failed. Did the party overplay its hand by forcing a vote?
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) The CPI-M Friday pointedly accused its long-term ally the Samajwadi Party of "opportunism" after the government won the FDI vote in parliament.
Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh), Dec.7 (ANI): Ten wagons of a train carrying fuel derailed and burst into flames in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district on Friday.
Lucknow, Dec 1 (IANS) Many parts of Uttar Pradesh woke up to a chilly weekend Saturday as icy winds swept across the state.
