Uttar Pradesh

UP has moved to Covid 'safe zone', claims Yogi

According to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state has officially entered a Covid "safe zone." The government has launched a campaign called "Mera Gaon, Corona Mukt Gaon" to ensure that rural regions are free of Covid-19 vaccinations.

May 27, 2021

Man claims police hammered nails into his hand and foot; Police deny

For violating the Corona curfew, the victim, Ranjit, claimed that Bareilly cops smashed nails into his hand and foot. SSP Rohit Singh Sajwan of Bareilly disputed the charges, calling them "baseless."

May 27, 2021

Vegetable seller beaten to death by UP Police; case registered after ruckus [details]

Later the day, authorities charged constables Vijay Choudhary and Seemavat, as well as home guard Satya Prakash, with murder.

May 23, 2021

Cleric held in UP for appeal to display Palestine flag on homes, vehicles

Maulana Yasir Akhtar, a Muslim cleric from Uttar Pradesh, is been held by UP police as he urged to display the Palestinian flag on homes and vehicles after Friday namaaz to demonstrate solidarity with Palestinians in the wake of the Gaza Strip's unrest.

May 21, 2021

UP cops cremate dead bodies using tyres, petrol: five suspended [details]

A video viral on social media showed that petrol and tyres were being used while cremating the body causing a huge uproar.

May 18, 2021

UP MLA worries about sedition charge if he talks too much

Rakesh Rathore, a BJP MLA from Sitapur district, has hit out at his own government in Uttar Pradesh, saying that lawmakers like him do not have any freedom to speak the truth.

May 17, 2021

Covid Impact: First black fungus patient in Meerut dies; ICMR advisory

Mucormycosis, or black fungus, has claimed the life of the first patient in Meerut, a 59-year-old Muzaffarnagar resident. He'd only just recovered from his illness with Covid. Covid patients with uncontrolled diabetes have been found to have mucormycosis, a fungal infection.

May 17, 2021

Covid Pyre: More bodies found floating in Varanasi, Chandauli

Post cremation of bodies found in UP and Bihar's Ganga River, 7 more bodies are found, including half burnt in Varanasi, UP. Priyanka Gandhi demands justice.

May 14, 2021

Covid Pyre: After floating bodies found in Bihar, UP, it's now West Bengal on toes

As several floating dead bodies were found in the river Ganga in Bihar and Uttarpradesh amid the pandemic, West Bengal is on heightened vigil as the river flows into the state next

May 13, 2021

Cop suspended for beating Imam in Gorakhpur

The Imam in Gorakhpur, UP, was beaten, torn clothes after his namaz at the mosque by the police. The cop has been suspended

May 13, 2021

30 Deaths after, this UP village has sealed itself to check Covid spread

Parwana village of Uttar Pradesh that has witnessed 30 deaths recently, decided to seal itself to avoid more casualties

May 12, 2021

Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly. (File Photo: IANS

Influenza-like illness "ILI" creates new scare in UP villages

Influenza-like illness has spread in the districts of UP amid the Covid pandemic. The Covid nodal officer has assured door-to-door surveys and tests to curb the infection.

May 12, 2021

Floating bodies in Ganga river cremated finally in UP districts

The dead bodies found floating in the Ganga River in Uttar Pradesh were cremated on Tuesday, informed Balia district magistrate, though the exact number of bodies was not revealed

May 12, 2021

Yogi Govt relents, does away with referral system for admission of Covid patients in private hospitals

The Yogi Adityanath government has finally succumbed to public pressure and has done away with the referral system for admission of Covid patients in hospitals.

Apr 23, 2021

Amid acute shortage, this UP bizman refills oxygen cylinders at Re 1

At a time when oxygen cylinders are hard to come by and the few that are available, are being sold for as much as Rs 30,000 in the black market, this information comes as a pleasant surprise.

Apr 23, 2021

4 die within hours of developing Covid symptoms in UP

Four people have died within hours of developing Covid symptoms in the past 24 hours in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri, triggering fear and panic in the district.

Apr 22, 2021

Suspended paediatrician wants to treat Covid patients, asks Yogi to revoke suspension

Suspended paediatrician of BRD medical college, Dr Kafeel Khan has written a letter to UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, requesting him to revoke his suspension so that he could use his medical expertise to treat Covid patients.

Apr 21, 2021

Girl strangles 9-yr-old brother with her earphone cable

A 15-year-old girl strangled her nine-year-old brother, using her earphone cable, and dumped his body in the storeroom of the house in Rae Bareli.

Apr 14, 2021

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath tests COVID positive, goes into isolation

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating himself.

Apr 14, 2021

Chernobyl Stray Dogs Find New Homes In The U.S.

UP couple booked for chopping off dog's genital

In a shocking case of animal cruelty, a couple has been accused of chopping off the genital of a pet dog. The dog's owner has accused his neighbour and his wife of chopping off the genital of his pet dog on Monday.

Apr 13, 2021

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Uttar Pradesh

UP has moved to Covid 'safe zone', claims Yogi

Man claims police hammered nails into his hand and foot; Police deny

Vegetable seller beaten to death by UP Police; case registered after ruckus [details]

Cleric held in UP for appeal to display Palestine flag on homes, vehicles

UP cops cremate dead bodies using tyres, petrol: five suspended [details]

UP MLA worries about sedition charge if he talks too much

Covid Impact: First black fungus patient in Meerut dies; ICMR advisory

Covid Pyre: More bodies found floating in Varanasi, Chandauli

Covid Pyre: After floating bodies found in Bihar, UP, it's now West Bengal on toes

Cop suspended for beating Imam in Gorakhpur

30 Deaths after, this UP village has sealed itself to check Covid spread

Influenza-like illness "ILI" creates new scare in UP villages

Floating bodies in Ganga river cremated finally in UP districts

Yogi Govt relents, does away with referral system for admission of Covid patients in private hospitals

Amid acute shortage, this UP bizman refills oxygen cylinders at Re 1

4 die within hours of developing Covid symptoms in UP

Suspended paediatrician wants to treat Covid patients, asks Yogi to revoke suspension

Girl strangles 9-yr-old brother with her earphone cable

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath tests COVID positive, goes into isolation

UP couple booked for chopping off dog's genital

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