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Homeopathy doc held hostage for 36 hrs, driven around Lko, Ayodhya, Basti

Updated on Dec 15, 2024 06:54 AM IST

A homeopathy doctor was kidnapped for 36 hours, held for a ₹7 lakh ransom. Four suspects were arrested by the STF after the doctor escaped.

Homeopathy doc held hostage for 36 hrs, driven around Lko, Ayodhya, Basti

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Don’t chase money, chase making a difference: Zscaler CEO

Chaudhry, who’s an alumnus of IIT-BHU, shared his journey that began from a humble background to becoming a global technology icon, with the graduating students of BHU at its 104th convocation

Updated on Dec 15, 2024 06:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Varanasi

Drive against encroachment, power theft in Sambhal sparks controversy

The drive, lasting over eight hours, led to significant discoveries of illegal power connections, officials said.

Security personnel during a crackdown on electricity theft, in Sambhal on Saturday (PTI)

Updated on Dec 15, 2024 04:45 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Meerut

Metaphor fest begins in Lko in tribute to Raj Bisaria

The festival was opened by his wife Kiran Bisaria after his students shared memories of days they spent with him

Vidya Vindu Singh and Yatindra Mishra in conversation with Shobha Bajpai (Mushtaq Ali/HT)

Published on Dec 14, 2024 09:57 PM IST

ByGodhooli Sharma, Lucknow

Fresh ‘tiger’ pugmark found, search intensified

Meanwhile, the villagers have been given instructions on dos and don’ts, including that they stay indoors after twilight

Forest staff installing gadgets in Rehmankheda (Sourced)

Published on Dec 14, 2024 09:47 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

UP Board exams-2025: Model question papers released; uploads on social media platforms too

The links are also available on the X account @upboardpryj and Facebook account Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad

Published on Dec 14, 2024 09:19 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

LMC collects ₹41K in fines during pet licence-checking drive

The animal welfare department launched the drive in Zone-4, along with the enforcement team and the dog-catching squad

LMC pet licence-checking drive in progress on Saturday. (Sourced)

Updated on Dec 14, 2024 08:56 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

RRB, Gorakhpur, chairman among two suspended over recruitment anomalies

As per railway officials, who did not wish to be named, discrepancies came to fore during a review of the recruitment process for technical grade-III positions

A probe revealed irregularities in the recruitment on the post of fitter at Modern Coach Factory, Rae Bareli, earlier this year. (For Representation)

Published on Dec 14, 2024 08:58 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Gorakhpur

Cyber fraud: Lucknow police recover, return ₹19 lakh to online scam victim

As per a cop, the fraud began when Amit Gupta was added to a WhatsApp group that provided fake share market analysis and investment strategies

The cyber frauds, impersonating as representatives of IIFL Securities, allegedly tricked the victim into transferring <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>28.7 lakh between May 17 and July 3 this year on the pretext of high returns (For Representation)

Published on Dec 14, 2024 08:50 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

No open meat sale during Mahakumbh: Varanasi DM’s directive

During a meeting with officials, the DM set a December 31 deadline for completing all preparations. He directed concerned departments to make all roads pothole-free, repair identified black spots and complete white strip marking.

Renovation being done at Har-Ki-Pauri ahead of Mahakumbh in Haridwar:RAMESHWAR GAUR/HT PHOTO (Sourced)

Published on Dec 14, 2024 08:59 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Varanasi

Pleas over character of places of worship dot U.P.’s legal landscape

The 1991 Act locks the religious character of holy sites as they stood on August 15, 1947, with an exception for the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute, which the top court ruled on in November 2019

A second round of court-ordered survey of Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal on November 24 triggered violence. (HT file)

Updated on Dec 08, 2024 08:20 AM IST

ByPawan Dixit, Lucknow

‘Smart Prayagraj’ ready to welcome pilgrims to Mahakumbh: Yogi Adityanath

CM directed officials to decorate Mahakumbh Nagar and Prayagraj in accordance with its ancient glory in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit on December 13

CM Yogi Adityanath addressing police personnel and posing for a photo with cops at mela area on Saturday. (HT)

Updated on Dec 08, 2024 07:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

UP chief secy calls for comprehensive strategy to minimise stubble burning

Speaking at a workshop on stubble management and air pollution control in Lucknow on Saturday, Singh stressed the need for coordinated efforts to tackle the issue effectively.

Farmers are setting the stubble on fire in their fields (File)

Updated on Dec 08, 2024 07:26 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Akhilesh questions RBI over money mule advertisement

The advertisement makes a point about money mule, a term used for those who transfer money acquired illegally.

Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav (File)

Updated on Dec 08, 2024 07:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Samadhan Diwas: Woman, daughter booked for breach of peace in Mainpuri

The incident took place when the woman and her daughter appeared before Mainpuri district magistrate Anjani Kumar Singh in Kisni area with their complaint about a land dispute.

Updated on Dec 08, 2024 07:38 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

CM likely to launch Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card scheme from Gkp

According to health officials, 8,325 elderly citizens have already registered for the scheme in Gorakhpur district alone

Updated on Dec 08, 2024 07:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Gorakhpur

UV index within safe limits in Lucknow, say experts

The UV index for the city was measured between 11 am and 3 am, experts who addressed the event said.

Over 100 school students from Lucknow and 28 visiting students from Chittorgarh participated in an awareness workshop on the impact of UV rays, here on Saturday (Sourced)

Updated on Dec 08, 2024 06:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Powermen hold protest meetings against proposal for privatisation

Power employees protested in UP against privatizing Agra and Varanasi discoms, demanding a rollback and better valuation of power assets.

Power men holding protest meeting at the Field Hostel here on Saturday. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Dec 08, 2024 05:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

CM Yogi seeks Akharas’ cooperation for a divine, grand Mahakumbh

Yogi Adityanath said seers of Akharas should refrain from any act or action which may tarnish the image of Sanatan Dharma

CM Yogi Adityanath interacting with seers of the Akharas in Prayagraj on Dec 7. (HT photo)

Updated on Dec 07, 2024 10:52 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

LDA to develop Mohaan Road project on Chandigarh grid model

This ambitious project was made possible after resolving a long-standing land acquisition dispute with farmers from Kalia Kheda village, allowing the LDA to take possession of the land and initiate development in Sector-6.

LDA vice chairman Prathamesh Kumar said that the project, which will span 785 acres (Sourced)

Published on Dec 07, 2024 09:55 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

NCB recovers 11 kg charas, nabs two female drug peddlers in U.P. capital

The two women were travelling in a disabled persons’ coach on a train from Bihar’s Sagauli junction of East Champaran district to Kota junction of Rajasthan

The arrested drug peddlers were booked under the NDPS Act. (For Representation)

Published on Dec 07, 2024 09:26 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Safety of nation, religion interlinked: UP CM Yogi

UP CM was speaking at the centenary celebrations of Vihangam Yoga Sant Samaj at Swarved Mahamandir Dham in Varanasi

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath. (HT file)

Published on Dec 07, 2024 09:14 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Varanasi

Tiger that killed two farmers dies days after arrival at Kanpur Zoo

The death of this tiger marks the third animal fatality at Kanpur Zoo in the past month, following the deaths of a tiger and a leopard

Updated on Dec 08, 2024 06:52 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Kanpur

U.P. moves towards experiential heritage tourism, inspired by Rajasthan

The policy aims to encourage the adaptive reuse of heritage buildings and provide incentives in the form of subsidies for those who enrol.

A key highlight of the event was the presentation of the Heritage Policy 2024 (HT Photo)

Published on Dec 07, 2024 08:39 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Mahakumbh: Flights to increase at Prayagraj airport with night landings

Night flight landings at Prayagraj airport will start before Mahakumbh-2025, enhancing capacity and services for pilgrims, says Union Minister.

Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu at Prayagraj airport on Saturday (HT Photo)

Updated on Dec 07, 2024 08:38 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

Mayawati accuses Congress, SP of exploiting Sambhal violence

Mayawati called on the central government to engage with Bangladesh’s authorities to ensure the safe return of oppressed Hindus, particularly Dalits, to India

Mayawati alleged that the opposition was exacerbating divisions within the Muslim community in Sambhal (FIle photo)

Updated on Dec 07, 2024 08:31 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Lko night temp drops below 10 degrees, light rains in UP likely

On Friday and Saturday, Lucknow recorded a night temperature of 9.6 degrees and 9.4 degrees, respectively.

Updated on Dec 07, 2024 08:32 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Honouring Ch Charan Singh: Noorpur Madhaiya village to become Hapur’s fifth block

“Villages from Hapur and Simbhawli tehsils will be merged to form the new block of Noorpur,” said the district magistrate Prerna Sharma, adding that villages near Noorpur will be prioritised for inclusion.

The former PM was born in Noorpur Madhaiya on December 23, 1902 (Sourced)

Published on Dec 07, 2024 08:25 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Meerut

Dubagga cylinder blast: Two cops suspended for negligence

The blast left six people severely injured, including four workers inside the house and two children standing nearby.

Published on Dec 07, 2024 08:16 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

U.P.’s core forest areas to get internet access

Under the BharatNet project, the 4G services are being brought to wildlife sanctuaries and biodiversity-rich zones, boosting digital infrastructure in these remote regions to enhance tourists’ experience

Forest areas in Uttar Pradesh are renowned for their natural beauty and rich biodiversity. (For Representation)

Published on Dec 07, 2024 08:38 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

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A homeopathy doctor was kidnapped for 36 hours, held for a ₹7 lakh ransom. Four suspects were arrested by the STF after the doctor escaped.

Chaudhry, who’s an alumnus of IIT-BHU, shared his journey that began from a humble background to becoming a global technology icon, with the graduating students of BHU at its 104th convocation

The drive, lasting over eight hours, led to significant discoveries of illegal power connections, officials said.

The festival was opened by his wife Kiran Bisaria after his students shared memories of days they spent with him

Meanwhile, the villagers have been given instructions on dos and don’ts, including that they stay indoors after twilight

The links are also available on the X account @upboardpryj and Facebook account Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad

The animal welfare department launched the drive in Zone-4, along with the enforcement team and the dog-catching squad

As per railway officials, who did not wish to be named, discrepancies came to fore during a review of the recruitment process for technical grade-III positions

As per a cop, the fraud began when Amit Gupta was added to a WhatsApp group that provided fake share market analysis and investment strategies

During a meeting with officials, the DM set a December 31 deadline for completing all preparations. He directed concerned departments to make all roads pothole-free, repair identified black spots and complete white strip marking.

The 1991 Act locks the religious character of holy sites as they stood on August 15, 1947, with an exception for the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute, which the top court ruled on in November 2019

CM directed officials to decorate Mahakumbh Nagar and Prayagraj in accordance with its ancient glory in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit on December 13

Speaking at a workshop on stubble management and air pollution control in Lucknow on Saturday, Singh stressed the need for coordinated efforts to tackle the issue effectively.

The advertisement makes a point about money mule, a term used for those who transfer money acquired illegally.

The incident took place when the woman and her daughter appeared before Mainpuri district magistrate Anjani Kumar Singh in Kisni area with their complaint about a land dispute.

According to health officials, 8,325 elderly citizens have already registered for the scheme in Gorakhpur district alone

The UV index for the city was measured between 11 am and 3 am, experts who addressed the event said.

Power employees protested in UP against privatizing Agra and Varanasi discoms, demanding a rollback and better valuation of power assets.

Yogi Adityanath said seers of Akharas should refrain from any act or action which may tarnish the image of Sanatan Dharma

This ambitious project was made possible after resolving a long-standing land acquisition dispute with farmers from Kalia Kheda village, allowing the LDA to take possession of the land and initiate development in Sector-6.

The two women were travelling in a disabled persons’ coach on a train from Bihar’s Sagauli junction of East Champaran district to Kota junction of Rajasthan

UP CM was speaking at the centenary celebrations of Vihangam Yoga Sant Samaj at Swarved Mahamandir Dham in Varanasi

The death of this tiger marks the third animal fatality at Kanpur Zoo in the past month, following the deaths of a tiger and a leopard

The policy aims to encourage the adaptive reuse of heritage buildings and provide incentives in the form of subsidies for those who enrol.

Night flight landings at Prayagraj airport will start before Mahakumbh-2025, enhancing capacity and services for pilgrims, says Union Minister.

Mayawati called on the central government to engage with Bangladesh’s authorities to ensure the safe return of oppressed Hindus, particularly Dalits, to India

On Friday and Saturday, Lucknow recorded a night temperature of 9.6 degrees and 9.4 degrees, respectively.

“Villages from Hapur and Simbhawli tehsils will be merged to form the new block of Noorpur,” said the district magistrate Prerna Sharma, adding that villages near Noorpur will be prioritised for inclusion.

The blast left six people severely injured, including four workers inside the house and two children standing nearby.

Under the BharatNet project, the 4G services are being brought to wildlife sanctuaries and biodiversity-rich zones, boosting digital infrastructure in these remote regions to enhance tourists’ experience

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