Uttar Pradesh

Over 76 crore Indians now have ABHA ID; UP, Rajasthan lead

More than 76 crore Indians now have an Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) ID, according to latest data from the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.

7 days ago

Whitewashing work begins at Sambhal's Shahi Jama Masjid

The long-awaited whitewashing work on the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, officially commenced on Sunday, with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) overseeing the entire process.

10 days ago

Drone surveillance in UP's Sambhal, cops maintain tight vigil

Holi celebrations in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district and other 'sensitive zones' were held amidst tight police security and elaborate surveillance via drone and CCTV cameras on Friday.

12 days ago

Criminal carrying reward of Rs 1 lakh killed in encounter in UP's Mathura

A wanted criminal carrying a reward of Rs one lakh was killed in an encounter with police in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura here early Sunday, police said.

17 days ago

Send him to UP, we will give good treatment: CM Yogi on Abu Azmi's Aurangzeb praise

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Samajwadi Party (SP) for defending its Maharashtra MLA Abu Azmi over his praise for Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.

21 days ago

UP girl sets herself on fire 'out of shame' after assault by neighbour

A 17-year-old girl set herself on fire after allegedly being assaulted by a neighbour at her home in Lucknow's Malihabad area. She has been admitted to the civil hospital in critical condition, police said on Sunday.

24 days ago

After 66 crore visited Maha Kumbh, CM Yogi brings home Ganga jal to those who missed

After around 66 crore devotees took a holy dip in the just-concluded 45-day Maha Kumbh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has something for those who could not make it to the Prayagraj Sangam.

26 days ago

Your guidance, good wishes always provide new energy: CM Yogi thanks PM Modi for successful Maha Kumbh

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday attributed the successful completion of Maha Kumbh 2025 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, calling the grand religious gathering the "Maha Yagya of unity, equality, and harmony."

27 days ago

Maha Kumbh Mela concludes with over 1.32 crore devotees taking 'Amrit Snan' on Maha Shivratri

The 45-day-long Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the largest and most spiritually significant events in the world, came to a spectacular close on Wednesday as millions of devotees gathered at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj for the final 'Amrit Snan' (holy dip) on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri.

28 days ago

Maha Kumbh 2025: Security beefed up for Maha Shivratri 'snan'

Prayagraj is witnessing an unprecedented surge of pilgrims on the occasion of Maha Shivratri, as thousands gather at the Triveni Sangam for the final holy dip marking the conclusion of the Maha Kumbh.

28 days ago

Maha Kumbh 2025: Devotees throng Sangam on Maha Shivratri

On the occasion of Maha Shivratri, thousands of devotees have gathered at the sacred Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Wednesday to take part in the last holy dip of the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela.

28 days ago

Maha Kumbh 2025: Rose petals showered on devotees on Maha Shivratri

On the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, 20 quintals of rose petals were showered on millions of devotees at the Maha Kumbh 2025 on Wednesday, as they gathered at the Sangam in Prayagraj to take part in the final holy dip of the ongoing religious festival.

28 days ago

Akshay Kumar takes dip at Sangam, praises arrangements at Maha Kumbh

The last leg of Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj is witnessing the congregation of celebrities and film personalities from the tinsel town.

Feb 24, 2025

Maha Kumbh 2025: Devotees praise arrangements ahead of Maha Shivratri

As the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj nears its conclusion, the enthusiasm and faith of the pilgrims remain undiminished. With just a few days left before the grand Maha Shivratri festival on February 26, waves of devotees continue to pour into the sacred city for a dip on the auspicious day.

Feb 24, 2025

Akhilesh Yadav has BJP phobia, says Maurya after 'hollow' budget remarks

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya lashed out at Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Friday for calling the state's budget "hollow." Responding to the remarks, Maurya said that Akhilesh Yadav seems to have developed a "BJP phobia."

Feb 21, 2025

Maha Kumbh: 300 sanitation workers create history with Guinness World Record

In a groundbreaking achievement, 300 sanitation workers at the Maha Kumbh 2025 have made history by securing a Guinness World Record for the first-ever coordinated river cleaning effort.

Feb 14, 2025

Saints, Kalpvasis and devotees take holy dip on Magh Purnima, hail Maha Kumbh arrangements

On the auspicious occasion of Magh Purnima, crores of pilgrims including saints and Kalpvasis took the sacred dip at Triveni Sangam and other various designated ghats. They hailed the exemplary arrangements at the Maha Kumbh Mela and lauded the state administration for good management

Feb 12, 2025

President Murmu takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam during Maha Kumbh visit

President Droupadi Murmu visited Prayagraj on Monday to take part in the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, where she took a sacred dip at the Triveni Sangam.

Feb 10, 2025

Very safe for women: Pilgrims hail Maha Kumbh security, cleanliness arrangements

Pilgrims visiting the Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on Monday lauded the extensive arrangements made by the administration, particularly the facilities at the ghats and the enhanced security measures.

Feb 10, 2025

Maha Kumbh: President Droupadi Murmu to take holy dip in Sangam on Monday

President Droupadi Murmu is set to participate in the ongoing Maha Kumbh by visiting Prayagraj on Monday and also take holy dip at the Triveni Sangam.

Feb 9, 2025