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40-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh dies of Covid-19 in Chandigarh hospital

The 40-year-old patient was found to be infected with hepatitis and pneumonia and tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday. Around 4 am, on Wednesday, he breathed his last in the isolation ward of the hospital.

Last week, a 51-year-old woman from Yamunanagar in Haryana had tested positive for Covid-19 at a private hospital in Mohali. (HT File)

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Published on May 29, 2025 09:58 AM IST

ByPriyanka Thakur, Chandigarh

40-year-old man from UP dies of Covid-19 in Chandigarh hospital

The patient, who worked in Ludhiana, had been referred to Government Medical College and Hospital with respiratory problems two days ago. On Tuesday, he tested positive for Covid-19 and died early on Wednesday morning.

A 40-year-old patient from Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, who was referred to the Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, Chandigarh, from Ludhiana died on Wednesday after testing positive for Covid-19. (Representational photo)

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Published on May 28, 2025 02:44 PM IST

ByPriyanka Thakur

Class-11 girl floats NGO with friends to create eye care awareness among underprivileged

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Published on Apr 26, 2025 02:49 PM IST

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Over 30 hurt in two separate road mishaps in Firozabad and Etah

Over 30 people were injured in two road accidents in Firozabad and Etah districts on Thursday, involving a bus and trucks.

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Published on Apr 04, 2025 09:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

UP: Private university's chancellor, four others booked for issuing fake marksheets

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Updated on Mar 19, 2025 03:23 PM IST

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Firozabad man ‘leaks’ sensitive info to ISI, arrested

Kumar was honey-trapped by one ‘Neha Pandey’. He shared with her information concerning the factory through Facebook and WhatsApp, the ATS said.

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Published on Mar 16, 2025 06:44 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Fog shrouds, vehicle pile-ups mount in Braj region

Dense fog in Braj region causes multiple vehicle pile-ups in Aligarh, Firozabad, and Agra, injuring over a dozen; police intervene to clear roads.

Vehicle pile-up in Firozabad district on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway on Tuesday morning. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Nov 19, 2024 06:17 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

15 dead in 4 accidents in U.P.

While two of these incidents, which claimed eight lives, occurred on Lucknow-Agra Expressway in the wee hours of Saturday, at least two more fatal accidents were reported in Prayagraj and Bahraich districts.

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Updated on Nov 10, 2024 07:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra/lucknow/bahraich/prayagraj

Gurugram police solve murder of U.P. woman found in Sohna, identify killer

Investigators identified the prime suspect as 27-year-old Raja Yadav who also belongs to Firozabad. They said he was presently lodged in Firozabad district jail after being arrested in an earlier case of road accident that had led to a death

The murder case of a 22-year-old woman from Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh whose body was found on a vacant plot of land in Sohna has been solved and the killer identified, police said on Friday. (Representational Image)

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Updated on Aug 17, 2024 05:30 AM IST

ByDebashish Karmakar

Three killed as bus rams into truck on Agra-Lucknow e-way

In-charge of Nagla Khangar police station in Firozabad, Sher Singh said that it was a double-decker sleeper coach heading towards Delhi.

The bus, which departed from Bahraich on Wednesday, was challaned for overloading in Shravasti at 3:54 pm on Wednesday. (Sourced)

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Published on Jul 25, 2024 10:55 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

UP: SDM among five govt employees suspended for illegal land sale in Firozabad

According to a press statement, the suspension happened on Wednesday by the order of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.(HT File )

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Updated on Jul 11, 2024 03:22 PM IST

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Firozabad to get glass museum by 2025

The project, whose foundation stone was laid by tourism minister Jaiveer Singh on Sunday will cost 47.47 crore and will showcase the famed glass industry of the district

Tourism minister Jaiveer Singh laid the foundation stone for a glass museum and tourism information center at Firozabad on Sunday. (HT photo)

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Published on Jun 23, 2024 10:01 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

Man dies after condition deteriorates in Firozabad jail; protestors pelt stone at cops, torch vehicle

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Updated on Jun 22, 2024 01:15 AM IST

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Three killed, several injured as bus overturns on Agra-Lucknow expressway

Three people, including two women and a minor, died in a bus accident on Agra-Lucknow Expressway. 35 others, including the driver, were injured.

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Updated on Jun 09, 2024 07:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

Lok Sabha election: In ‘Suhag Nagari’ Firozabad, issues on ground wedded to larger poll picture?

The electoral scene has changed in Firozabad since the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. The Samajwadi Party’s ‘chacha-bhatija’ feud is now a thing of the past. The BJP is out to retain the seat in ‘Suhag Nagari’, which is famous for bangles, but faces a strong challenge from the SP.

Labourers at work at a bangle unit in Firozabad. (FILE PHOTO)

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Updated on May 03, 2024 06:46 AM IST

ByHemendra Chaturvedi, Agra

BSP contesting to win, says Mayawati in Mainpuri

Mayawati says BSP candidates are contesting to win, not to make others lose. Claims BSP might come first, leaving SP and BJP at second and third.

Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati at a public meeting in Mainpuri on Thursday (HT Photo)

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Updated on May 02, 2024 08:44 PM IST

ByHemendra Chaturvedi, Agra

Raj Babbar missing in Agra elections after 25 years

Raj Babbar began his political career with the VP Singh-led Janata Dal in 1989 but joined Samajwadi Party which gave him Rajya Sabha seat from 1994 to 1999

Raj Babbar at the counting centre in Agra on May 23, 2019 (HT File Photo)

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Published on Apr 27, 2024 07:07 PM IST

ByHemendra Chaturvedi, Agra

SP’s Aditya, Akshay file papers; Dimple Yadav’s turn today

Buduan seat is currently held by BJP’s Sanghmitra Maurya, who defeated SP’s Dharmedra Yadav in 2019. But the BJP denied Sanghmitra ticket this time and fielded Durvijay Singh Shakya

Mainpuri MP Dimple Yadav’s nomination event is likely to be a grand one. (File Photo)

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Updated on Apr 16, 2024 06:50 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Family feud over, can a united Samajwadi Party, reclaim the glass city Firozabad?

BJP lost the seat in 2014 despite the Modi Tsunami, won it 2019 after two decades due to Shivpal’s rebellion

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Updated on Apr 02, 2024 06:16 AM IST

ByHemendra Chaturvedi, Agra

CMO seeks to play down SDM’s ‘exposure’ of Firozabad health centre

“I conducted an inspection at 12.05 pm on Wednesday. Work was on for cleanliness and painting. No major shortcomings, as pointed by SDM were found at the health centre. Yet we are probing the issues raised and anyone found guilty will be punished,” said CMO Dr Rambadan Ram who outrightly denied the charges that expired medicines were given to patients.

SDM Kirti Raj visits Dida Mai Health Centre in Firozabad in a veil on Tuesday, to conduct a surprise inspection. (HT)

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Published on Mar 13, 2024 10:34 PM IST

ByHemendra Chaturvedi

Under‘cover’ SDM exposes neglect at Firozabad health centre

Firozabad SDM's 'veiled' visit to a health centre reveals doctor's apathy, expired medicines, and absentee staff. Report to higher authorities planned.

SDM Krati Raj visits Dida Mai Health Center in Firozabad in a veil on Tuesday. (HT)

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Updated on Mar 12, 2024 10:11 PM IST

ByHemendra Chaturvedi, Agra

Five killed as car rams into bus on Yamuna e-way

Five people travelling from Firozabad to Delhi were killed in a car accident on the Yamuna Expressway near Mathura. The car hit a bus and both vehicles caught fire. The driver and conductor of the bus are absconding, and police suspect that the passengers used a carpooling app. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his condolences and ordered assistance for the families of the deceased. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

Police said that the accident took place near the 117 milestone of the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura district. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Feb 13, 2024 06:48 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents

Working women hostels in 5 U.P. cities planned

The central government will support the construction of hostels for working women in Prayagraj, Varanasi, Aligarh, Moradabad, and Firozabad. The government will send the final proposal for approval. Municipal corporations will provide the required land.

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Updated on Feb 10, 2024 06:52 PM IST

ByK Sandeep Kumar, Prayagraj

Dense fog claims three lives in Agra division; accidents, low-visibility continue

“Schools affiliated with any board will remain closed on December 29 and 30 because of the cold wave and fog prevailing these days,” said Agra district magistrate.

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Updated on Dec 29, 2023 05:00 AM IST

ByHemendra Chaturvedi, Agra

Vehicle pile-up turns into ‘chicken heist’

A video purportedly showing people looting the chickens, both dead and alive, including those fallen on the road and inside boxes on the loader, went viral on social media.

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Published on Dec 27, 2023 06:29 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

Civic body looks to rename Firozabad to Chandra Nagar

Twelve members of the Nagar Nigam executive committee participated in the voting process on the proposal and 11 of the corporators voted in its favour, says mayor

Firozabad is known for its bangle industry. (Pic for representation)

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Updated on Dec 02, 2023 08:44 AM IST

ByHemendra Chaturvedi

House help shot Firozabad S-I, arrested: Police

The accused was the pillion rider and allegedly shot the sub-inspector in the neck from behind on a moving motorcycle.

Senior police officials addressing mediapersons in Firozabad on Saturday (HT Photo)

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Updated on Aug 06, 2023 12:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

‘Badly mutilated’ body of teen girl found in Firozabad

Police suspect the minor girl may have been sexually assaulted and strangulated to death as a ‘dupatta’ was found near the body.

The postmortem examination is likely to be conducted under the supervision of the medical board, given the sensitivity of the case, officials added. (For representation)

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Updated on Jun 10, 2023 11:54 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

From barren & dry to lush green: Firozabad dist admin, locals develop micro-forest along Lucknow-Agra e-way

The idea behind this micro-forest -- between Firozabad and Agra -- was conceived by the then Firozabad district magistrate Neha Sharma.

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Updated on Jun 04, 2023 11:25 PM IST

ByPankaj Jaiswal

42 years on, 90-year-old gets life term over killing of 10 Dalits in UP

10 Dalit people were shot dead in Uttar Pradesh’s Firozabad district for complaining against a higher-caste ration shop owner.

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Updated on Jun 02, 2023 12:28 AM IST

ByHemendra Chaturvedi, Agra

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The 40-year-old patient was found to be infected with hepatitis and pneumonia and tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday. Around 4 am, on Wednesday, he breathed his last in the isolation ward of the hospital.

The patient, who worked in Ludhiana, had been referred to Government Medical College and Hospital with respiratory problems two days ago. On Tuesday, he tested positive for Covid-19 and died early on Wednesday morning.

Class-11 girl floats NGO with friends to create eye care awareness among underprivileged

Over 30 people were injured in two road accidents in Firozabad and Etah districts on Thursday, involving a bus and trucks.

UP: Private university's chancellor, four others booked for issuing fake marksheets

Kumar was honey-trapped by one ‘Neha Pandey’. He shared with her information concerning the factory through Facebook and WhatsApp, the ATS said.

Dense fog in Braj region causes multiple vehicle pile-ups in Aligarh, Firozabad, and Agra, injuring over a dozen; police intervene to clear roads.

While two of these incidents, which claimed eight lives, occurred on Lucknow-Agra Expressway in the wee hours of Saturday, at least two more fatal accidents were reported in Prayagraj and Bahraich districts.

Investigators identified the prime suspect as 27-year-old Raja Yadav who also belongs to Firozabad. They said he was presently lodged in Firozabad district jail after being arrested in an earlier case of road accident that had led to a death

In-charge of Nagla Khangar police station in Firozabad, Sher Singh said that it was a double-decker sleeper coach heading towards Delhi.

UP: SDM among five govt employees suspended for illegal land sale in Firozabad

The project, whose foundation stone was laid by tourism minister Jaiveer Singh on Sunday will cost 47.47 crore and will showcase the famed glass industry of the district

Man dies after condition deteriorates in Firozabad jail; protestors pelt stone at cops, torch vehicle

Three people, including two women and a minor, died in a bus accident on Agra-Lucknow Expressway. 35 others, including the driver, were injured.

The electoral scene has changed in Firozabad since the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. The Samajwadi Party’s ‘chacha-bhatija’ feud is now a thing of the past. The BJP is out to retain the seat in ‘Suhag Nagari’, which is famous for bangles, but faces a strong challenge from the SP.

Mayawati says BSP candidates are contesting to win, not to make others lose. Claims BSP might come first, leaving SP and BJP at second and third.

Raj Babbar began his political career with the VP Singh-led Janata Dal in 1989 but joined Samajwadi Party which gave him Rajya Sabha seat from 1994 to 1999

Buduan seat is currently held by BJP’s Sanghmitra Maurya, who defeated SP’s Dharmedra Yadav in 2019. But the BJP denied Sanghmitra ticket this time and fielded Durvijay Singh Shakya

BJP lost the seat in 2014 despite the Modi Tsunami, won it 2019 after two decades due to Shivpal’s rebellion

Firozabad SDM's 'veiled' visit to a health centre reveals doctor's apathy, expired medicines, and absentee staff. Report to higher authorities planned.

The central government will support the construction of hostels for working women in Prayagraj, Varanasi, Aligarh, Moradabad, and Firozabad. The government will send the final proposal for approval. Municipal corporations will provide the required land.

“Schools affiliated with any board will remain closed on December 29 and 30 because of the cold wave and fog prevailing these days,” said Agra district magistrate.

A video purportedly showing people looting the chickens, both dead and alive, including those fallen on the road and inside boxes on the loader, went viral on social media.

Twelve members of the Nagar Nigam executive committee participated in the voting process on the proposal and 11 of the corporators voted in its favour, says mayor

The accused was the pillion rider and allegedly shot the sub-inspector in the neck from behind on a moving motorcycle.

Police suspect the minor girl may have been sexually assaulted and strangulated to death as a ‘dupatta’ was found near the body.

The idea behind this micro-forest -- between Firozabad and Agra -- was conceived by the then Firozabad district magistrate Neha Sharma.

10 Dalit people were shot dead in Uttar Pradesh’s Firozabad district for complaining against a higher-caste ration shop owner.

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