Category: National

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Mukhtar Ansari’s property worth Rs 608 cr confiscated, demolished

Lucknow, March 14 The UP Police have, so far, confiscated and demolished properties valued at over Rs 608 crore belonging to mafia don Mukhtar Ansari. Nearly 300 of his associates have faced legal action in the past few years, leading to a collapse of his empire. Ansari, whose network spread across numerous districts of Uttar

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Tourists in UP to get rural homestay experience

Lucknow, March 14 The Uttar Pradesh tourism department has signed an agreement with rural homestay providers to offer better experience to the tourists visiting the spots located in rural areas. The homestays offer a unique farm stay experience to the visitors, including local culture, cuisine and information about the local folklore. UP tourism and culture

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Lamphelpat lake rejuvenation, a triumph for conservation efforts in Manipur

Imphal, March 14 Lamphelpat, once a majestic lake in Manipur but relegated to the annals of history, is undergoing a remarkable revival, thanks to the Rs 650 crore Lamphelpat Waterbody Project (LWP) undertaken by the state’s Water Resource Department in collaboration with the Jal Shakti Ministry. Articulated by Remmei Alemmei, Chief Engineer of Manipur’s Water

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Eight railway stations in Amethi get new names

Lucknow, March 13 The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the Uttar Pradesh government’s request to rename eight railway stations in Amethi district. This approval follows a proposal submitted to the MHA on February 12, 2024, said a government spokesman. The proposed name changes are as follows:

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VHP to help refugees in getting Indian citizenship after CAA

Lucknow, March 13 Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) will get in touch with refugees living in hundreds of various camps in the border states, to facilitate them in getting Indian citizenship. The decision comes two days after the Centre notified the rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). VHP President Alok Kumar said that the workers

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UP groom stands atop car, police seize vehicle

Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh), March 13 A photo that has gone viral on the social media, shows a groom — dressed in wedding finery, standing regally, almost like a statue, on top of the SUV on a national highway, the police said. The police have seized the SUV. According to reports, the procession was being taken

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‘Mission Bharosa’ launched in UP for safety of school children

Lucknow, March 13 The Uttar Pradesh government has officially launched ‘Mission Bharosa’, its portal and mobile application to ensure the safety of school children. Recognising the critical importance of safe transportation of school children, this initiative focuses on implementing appropriate measures, including police verification of drivers and attendants, to ensure safe journey to and from school

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Lucknow man duped by two posing as CBI officials

Lucknow, March 13 A man was duped in Lucknow of his gold chain, a diamond-studded gold ring, and a gem-studded gold ring by two men posing as CBI officials. The victim, Malay Ganguli, was on his way to Goel Market in Aliganj to purchase flowers for his morning puja. When he reached the Mama Crossing,

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Two-way traffic restored on Jammu-Srinagar highway for LMVs

Srinagar, March 13  After a fortnight, authorities on Wednesday have allowed two-way traffic on Jammu-Srinagar highway for Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs). Traffic department officials said that LMVs will be allowed to ply on the highway today from both Jammu and Srinagar sides. Due to bad road condition caused by landslides and shooting stones between Banihal