Freight train wagon ferrying cars gutted in fire on DFC in Firozabad | Lucknow News

Firefighters swiftly controlled the situation as train carrying cars caught fire LUCKNOW: An automobile carrier wagon of a freight train ferrying cars caught fire near Roopaspur in Firozabad district on Wednesday afternoon.The incident occurred around 4pm in the Linepar police limits area on the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC).According to officials, the freight train was travelling…

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CBI conducts searches at 14 locations in Rs 4 crore basic education department embezzlement case in Amethi | Lucknow News

CBI teams depart to conduct searches at 14 locations LUCKNOW: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday carried out searches at 14 locations across five districts of Uttar Pradesh in connection with the alleged embezzlement of government funds worth approximately Rs 4 crore in the basic education department in Amethi district.The searches were conducted…

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UP schools extend summer vacation till June 24, cite severe heatwave | Lucknow News

School holidays extended till June 24 in UP, cites intense heatwave conditions LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh government has extended summer vacations in schools under the Basic Education Council and recognised institutions till June 24, citing prevailing heatwave conditions, officials said. According to an order issued by Basic and Secondary Education Additional Chief Secretary Parth Sarathi Sen…

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UP witnessed ‘major shift’ in law and order under zero-tolerance policy says Ex-DGP Vikram Singh | Lucknow News

Former Director General of Police of Uttar Pradesh Vikram Singh said Uttar Pradesh has undergone a ‘major shift’ over the last nine years under a ‘zero tolerance towards crime and criminality’ approach, arguing that law and order remains a decisive factor in economic growth and investment, with weak policing driving capital flight and improved governance…

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Teacher suicide case: Former education officer arrested in Delhi after months on the run | Lucknow News

Suspended ex-BSA held in Delhi after months on the run in teacher suicide case. LUCKNOW: Gorakhpur police on Wednesday arrested suspended former Deoria Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) Shalini Srivastava from Delhi, months after she was declared absconding in connection with the suicide of an assistant teacher. A reward of Rs 25,000 had been announced for…

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Moradabad – the export hub of brass | Lucknow News

Moradabad is globally synonymous with exquisite brass handicrafts — from artistic home décor, utensils, and silverware to intricate trophies and idols. Its artisans have built a formidable reputation in key markets including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, and the Middle East. The district consistently ranks among Uttar Pradesh’s top exporting hubs, with annual…

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After Maharashtra, UP next? OP Rajbhar claims Samajwadi Party headed for major split ahead of UP polls | Lucknow News

Om Prakash Rajbhar claimed that a “major political realignment” is unfolding within the Samajwadi Party and alleged that the Akhilesh Yadav-led party is headed for an internal split. LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Wednesday claimed that a “major political realignment” is unfolding within the Samajwadi Party (SP) and alleged that the Akhilesh…

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DGP stresses digital shift in policing, orders drive to clear pending cases | Lucknow News

Lucknow: DGP, Rajeev Krishna, on Tuesday ordered a statewide drive to dispose of long-pending investigations and emphasised that digital evidence would form the cornerstone of policing, calling it the “soul of investigation”.At a high-level meeting at police headquarters attended virtually by senior officers including ADGs, commissioners, IGs, DIGs and district police chiefs, the DGP reviewed…

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