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Jeweller looted at gunpoint in trans-Ganga area in Prayagraj
Updated on Jul 20, 2024 06:24 AM IST
Armed criminals looted ornaments worth ₹12 lakh from a jeweller at gunpoint in Sahson Crossing. Two looters nabbed in a separate incident.
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Minister instructs officials to ensure all facilities for kanwariyas
During the inspection, he also appealed the residents of the area to dispose of the garbage at the designated place and at the designated time so that its quick collection can be ensured
Updated on Jul 20, 2024 06:22 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Varanasi
Prayagraj among 11 districts of UP with below normal rainfall
Experts say heavy felling of trees, construction works, use of electronic equipment and increasing vehicles are leaving adverse impact on the climate
Updated on Jul 20, 2024 06:16 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Assam to repeal Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act, 1935
To repeal the earlier legislation, a new one — the Assam Repealing Bill, 2024 — will be tabled in the monsoon session of assembly for consideration.
Published on Jul 19, 2024 08:50 AM IST
Russian DJ arrested for hydroponic cultivation of marijuana
Yuri Korytin, who has been shuttling between Goa and Russia since 2016, learnt the art of hydroponic cultivation of cannabis during a trip to Thailand in 2019
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 08:06 AM IST
Gerard de Souza
Varanasi Nagar Nigam to ensure plastic-free route for kanwariyas
Municipal commissioner Akshat Verma said, the Kanwar Yatra should be made a zero-plastic event and it should be ensured that banned plastic/thermocol products are not used during the Yatra. Dustbins should be kept for collecting the waste.
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 08:24 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Varanasi
Mahakumbh: With fellowship rising, saints want hike in fair facilities
The saints also apprise the officials of their needs and expectations for the fair during the meeting.
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 06:48 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
22-year-old man held for issuing threats to chief minister Yogi Adityanth on social media
22-year-old man arrested in Prayagraj for threatening CM Yogi Adityanath on social media. Accused wanted to become famous. FIR filed, sent to jail.
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 06:44 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
UPSRTC fares to increase with Kanwar Yatra route diversions
UPSRTC buses have increased fares in Sawan month due to route diversions for Kanwar yatris. Diversions effective July 22 to August 19 via Sahson.
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 06:40 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Vendors on Kanwar Yatra route: Authorities talk of going soft, but compliance begins on ground
All that changed just days before the Kanwar Yatra in view of the police directive for displaying the names of owners of eateries, shops and carts on the Kanwar Yatra routes in West U.P. districts
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 06:26 AM IST
S Raju, Muzaffarnagar
Kanwar Yatra: Pilgrims’ progress ushers in profits
There are thousands of eateries, clothes sellers, fruit vendors, pitcher sellers, and other shopkeepers who eagerly await the Kanwar Yatra in the hope of earning more than they usually do.
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 06:08 AM IST
S Raju, Muzaffarnagar
Processions spark stone-pelting incidents in Dhanbad, Jharia; over dozens injured
According to the officials, the incident in the Panderpala area of Wasseypur began at around 10 p.m. on Wednesday when a Muharram procession, which began from the Millatgang area and was heading towards Karbala Road in Bank More, diverted from the route due to a broken drain near Kumhartoli.
Published on Jul 18, 2024 10:07 PM IST
Praduman Choubey, Dhanbad
U.P. STF charge-sheets 16 in RO/ARO 2023 paper leak
Those charge-sheeted include the mastermind of the paper leak, Rajiv Nayan Mishra and his close aide Subhash Prakash
Published on Jul 18, 2024 10:05 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
12 Maoists gunned down in encounter with police in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli
Senior police officers said that the exchange of fire between the Maoists and the C-60, the unit of the Maharashtra Police that specialises in anti-guerilla operations, lasted for over six and a half hours
Published on Jul 18, 2024 09:46 AM IST
Lakhs take part in Moharram processions in Prayagraj
Despite the humidity, lakhs of people participated in the Moharram processions while different committees and individuals organised langars for those in the processions
Updated on Jul 18, 2024 06:58 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Any plan for AIIMS-like institution in Prayagraj, HC asks Centre
Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta and Justice Manish Kumar Nigam were hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) plea filed by Sahaj-Sarathi Foundation and another highlighting the inadequacy of medical facilities and infrastructure in the city.
Updated on Jul 18, 2024 06:50 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Long-standing dispute in Nirvani Akhara resolved ahead of Mahakumbh-2025
Shri Mahant Muralidas will shoulder the responsibility for the Mahakumbh-2025, to be held in Prayagraj from January 13, 2025.
Updated on Jul 18, 2024 05:08 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Two die during Moharram processions in U.P.
Both incidents took place when people came in contact with high-tension railway electricity lines passing overhead
Published on Jul 17, 2024 10:34 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj/gorakhpur
Muharram: Communal tensions in Raj's Baran after temple's dome ‘displaced’
BJP MLA Radheyshyam Bairwa from Baran-Atru joined the protesters, who chanted the Hanuman Chalisa during the demonstration.
Published on Jul 17, 2024 09:17 PM IST
Manipur man dead after being assaulted by underground outfit: Police
Police said the victim was summoned by the underground outfit in connection with an incident that happened several months ago, and he was subsequently detained by them
Published on Jul 17, 2024 09:06 PM IST
Naveen Patnaik assigns 50 BJD MLAs to shadow BJP govt departments in Odisha
The BJD’s move is similar to Britain’s Westminster system, where senior members of the Opposition mark each member of the cabinet by specialising in each of their portfolios
Published on Jul 17, 2024 08:42 PM IST
Debabrata Mohanty
Jewellery loot follow-up: Five miscreants arrested after encounter in UP’s Bhadohi
Five accused of looting a jeweller in Bhadohi were arrested after a police encounter. Three were injured. Police recovered stolen items near Nathaipur village.
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 08:09 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Varanasi
Khanta picnic spot to get tourist facilities under ₹3.65 crore project
The project is worth ₹3.65 crore, and the Uttar Pradesh Project Corporation has been entrusted with its implementation.
Published on Jul 17, 2024 08:07 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Varanasi
Mahanirvani Akhara campus set for mega revamp ahead of mahakumbh
The office of Mahanirvani Akhara is on Daraganj pucca road. These days, the main gate of the akhara has been demolished as part of the proposed revamp and it is now being reconstructed.
Published on Jul 17, 2024 08:05 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Chhattisgarh lynching case victims jumped from bridge, not beaten: Chargesheet
The chargesheet said the three cattle transporters jumped from the bridge out of fear and the accused who were chasing them had not beaten or thrashed them
Published on Jul 17, 2024 07:35 PM IST
Ratna bhandar inner chamber to be reopened on July 18 for inventorisation, audit
The inner chamber of Ratna Bhandar will be reopened between 9.51am and 12.15pm on July 18 to shift the valuables to a strong room inside the temple complex
Published on Jul 17, 2024 01:58 PM IST
Debabrata Mohanty
Engine detached from running train in Assam, no one hurt
Officials of the Northeast Frontier Railway said it happened because of some technical issues but the situation was efficiently handled by the loco pilots and their technical team.
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 12:43 PM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
3 suspected militants killed in gunfight with police near Assam-Mizoram border
After the firing, they were taken to Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) where the doctors declared them dead
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 11:40 AM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
Oxygen plant out of order at Sonbhadra district hosp
One of four oxygen plants at Sonbhadra hospital has been out of order for two and a half months, causing occasional shortages; repairs are underway.
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 08:16 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Varanasi
MP Ujjwal Raman raises people’s concern with energy minister
Ujjwal Raman called up the minister after frequent visits to his constituency of the trans-Yamuna region of the district for the past 10 days.
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 07:22 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
