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Prayagraj: At least four persons were killed and 12 others, including a minor, were injured when a portion of a cold storage facility collapsed in Prayagraj’s Phaphamau on Monday afternoon.Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the incident and have announced financial assistance to the injured and ex-gratia for the…

Lucknow: The state cabinet approved the procurement policy for wheat for the 2026–27 marketing season, fixing the Minimum Support Price (MSP) at Rs 2,585 per quintal, in line with the rates announced by the Centre.The announced MSP marks an increase of Rs 160 per quintal compared to the previous year, a move aimed at ensuring…

Lucknow: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday directed the ministers to visit their assigned districts, hold review meetings and ensure that people are informed about the work done by the BJP govt since it came to office in UP in 2017. The execise is part of the preparations for the next year’s Assembly elections.At a…

Lucknow: Lucknow Police on Sunday arrested two more accused from a gang involved in trapping victims through online dating apps, filming them, and extorting money through blackmail. The accused, Vansh Rastogi (19) and Rishabh Rastogi (21), both residents of Chinhat were arrested in a joint operation by the SWAT/Surveillance team under DCP North and the…

Lucknow: Stressing that the demand for Indian nursing professionals exists across the world, chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday urged aspiring nurses to not just pursue courses but also a diploma in language to further improve future prospects.CM Yogi, who recently visited Japan and Germany, claimed the Indian nursing professionals are held in high regard…

Lucknow: The prestigious Naushad Samman was conferred on singers Anup Jalota and Surbhi Ranjan at a cultural programme celebrating art, music and excellence, dedicated to the Army. The event was part of Awadh Festival organised by Sangeet Natak Academy UP in collaboration with Hunar Creation Craft Association.The event brought together noted artists and emerging talents…

Lucknow: The death of three family members in the Banthra area has taken a complex turn, with investigators probing multiple angles, including a Rs 6 lakh financial distress that may have led to a collective suicide or something more sinister.The incident took place in Neeva village under the Banthra police station limits, where a family…

LUCKNOW: A 36-year-old woman allegedly conspired with her lover to murder her 69-year-old mother-in-law inside their home in Nishatganj, with police citing an illicit relationship and family opposition as the motive.The accused, identified as Ranjana Verma, along with her 21-year-old lover, Rajan Sharma—a taxi driver, mechanic, and tenant in the same house—have been arrested. According…

Lucknow: Residents will not face any hike in property tax or parking charges, even as the Municipal Corporation has set aside Rs 1,253 crore for development works in its 2026–27 budget approved on Sunday.The budget, along with revised estimates for 2025–26, was presented in the House by executive vice-chairperson Charanjeet Gandhi and passed unanimously in…

Lucknow: Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Krishna on Sunday said that the overwhelming turnout of devotees during Navratri at Maa Vindhavasini Dham in Mirzapur reflects the deep-rooted faith of the people, while announcing that a comprehensive plan is being prepared to further strengthen security and facilities for pilgrims.Speaking to reporters during his visit, the…