Uttar Pradesh

No more phones for Covid patients, says UP govt; Samajwadi Party chief slams decision

The patients admitted in dedicated L-2 and L-3 Covid hospitals will no longer be allowed to carry their mobile phones with them in the isolation wards.

May 24, 2020

Amid rising global noises, will India replace China as the biggest manufacturing hub in Asia?

Cashing on the Covid-19 times dampening global economic prospects for this year and next, many radical voices are saying that India is on the way to become the next big manufacturing factory in Asia to replace China soon. This reflects nothing except national hubris and foul cry.

May 20, 2020

Six farmers killed, 1 injured as mini-truck collides with truck in UP's Etawah

Six farmers were mowed down by a speeding truck in Friends Colony area in Etawah district on National Highway 2. The incident took place in the early hours of Wednesday, May 20.

May 20, 2020

Thousands of migrant workers throng Ghaziabad's Ramlila Maidan to register themselves for Shramik trains | Watch

Thousands of migrant labourers on Monday, May 18 gathered at Ramlila Ground for registering themselves for the three Shramik special trains, which will leave for different parts of Uttar Pradesh later today.

May 18, 2020

Survivor of Auraiya accident recalls horror: 'I was sleeping and don't know what happened'

Hearing the impact of the collision, villagers rushed to the site and helped the police and district administration officials in the rescue work.

May 17, 2020

Auraiya road accident: 23 migrant workers killed, 36 injured after two trucks collide in UP

In a gruesome incident, 23 migrant workers were killed and 20 seriously injured in a collision between the mini-truck and a trolley in Auraiya district, early on Saturday morning, May 16.

May 16, 2020

8 migrant labourers killed in truck collision in MP, 6 others on way to UP run over by bus

In twin tragedies, six migrant workers were mowed down by a state transport bus while they were walking towards Muzaffarnagar and eight died while 50 others were injured in Madhya Pradesh's Guna.

May 14, 2020

Top health officials of Agra, Mathura removed by Yogi Adityanath government

The Uttar Pradesh transfers health officials from districts where the coronavirus spread has not been contained.

May 14, 2020

Uttar Pradesh hikes petrol, diesel price: How much you will have to pay now

The UP government has increased the price of petrol by Rs 2 per litre, and that of diesel by Rs 1 per litre.

May 6, 2020

UP doctor succumbs to coronavirus, wife and son in hospital

The doctor came in contact with a patient, who later tested corona positive and became infected. The doctor succumbed to the virus, late on Monday night. His wife and son, who have been infected through him, are also undergoing treatment at the same hospital.

May 6, 2020

Centre identifies 130 districts as coronavirus red zones: Check out the state-wise list of hotspots

All the 733 districts of the country have been categorised under red, orange and green zones by the Union Health Ministry as part of a lockdown exit strategy.

May 1, 2020

Agra hospitals deny treatment to 12-yr-old due to coronavirus scare, girl dies of stomach pain

The family plans to lodge an FIR against the DM for not being able to help despite being contacted and approached for help.

Apr 28, 2020

Two sadhus murdered at temple in UP's Bulandshahr, CM Adityanath demands strict action against culprit

The two sadhus -- identified as Sadhu Jagandas, 55-year-old, and Sevadas, 35-year-old -- were murdered with a sword at a temple in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district.

Apr 28, 2020

Madrasa head who went missing in Uttar Pradesh found murdered after 6 days

The 32-year-old madrasa head was reported missing on April 16. Later, the main accused accepted to have murdered him over monetary issues.

Apr 24, 2020

Doctors in Rae Bareli present grim picture of 'active quarantine' centre; govt swings into action

Doctors quarantined at the quarantine centre circulated three videos in which they presented the sorry state of affairs of the centre and asked the govt to shift them out.

Apr 23, 2020

Yogi Adityanath govt to provide jobs to migrant labourers under MGNREGS

The migration of youth to villages following a lockdown has led to a situation of economic distress, which can be solved by providing jobs for the youth under MGNREGS.

Apr 19, 2020

Lady DM goes Dabang, catches black marketeers red handed in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda

The video shows a 'woman' arguing with the shopkeeper for the high prices on dal. The storekeeper was not ready to negotiate the price or to give it in the amount as prescribed by the government.

Apr 8, 2020

'Corona' and 'Lockdown': Uttar Pradesh couple name their newborns to support for PM Modi

A girl and boy child born on the lockdown days are given the names on coronavirus and lockdown, interestingly.

Apr 1, 2020

UP man asks police to get him samosas: Cops comply with request with a nasty twist

A young man made incessant calls to police control room for samosas with chutney for which he got a punishment that he will never forget

Mar 30, 2020

Uttar Pradesh migrant workers robbed of dignity, disinfectant sprayed [VIDEO]

The group of labourers, which can be seen in the video, had returned to UP in the wake of the 21-day lockdown.