Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh govt to introduce Police Commissioner system for effective policing

Despite stiff opposition from the influential IAS lobby, CM Adityanath has decided to introduce the Police Commissioner system, initially in the capital Lucknow and UP's upscale metro town Noida.

Jan 10, 2020

Bijnor youth was shot in eye from close range during CAA protests, reveals post-mortem

The 25-year-old Anas was killed during the violence. He had gone out to buy milk when he was shot.

Jan 8, 2020

Shias protest in Kanpur against killing of Qassem Soleimani, Sikhs in Lucknow against Nankana Sahib attack

Hundreds of Shia Muslims took to the streets to protest against the killing of Iran's General Qassem Soleimani. Sikhs, on the other hand, protested against the attack on Nankana Saheb Gurdwara in Pakistan.

Jan 6, 2020

UP becomes first state to kickstart implementation of Citizenship law, shortlists migrants

The presence of migrants from Pakistan and Bangladesh has been found mainly in Lucknow, Hapur, Rampur, Shahjahanpur, Noida and Ghaziabad.

Jan 5, 2020

CAA stir: India welcomes New Year 2020 with protests against Citizenship Act

The protests have rocked India since Dec. 12, when the government passed legislation easing the way for non-Muslim minorities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan to gain Indian citizenship.

Jan 1, 2020

Section 144 in UP: 55 Sikh devotees booked for defying prohibitory orders

The Sikh devotees carried out a religious procession from Kiratpur Gurdwara in Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit district to commemorate the Shahidi Diwas (martyrdom of the sons of Guru Govind Singh).

Dec 30, 2019

Tourists stay away from Taj Mahal, other Indian attractions as CAA protests continue

At least 25 people have been killed in clashes between police and protesters, and demonstrations against the law continue.

Dec 29, 2019

As expelled leaders hold parallel foundation day, battle for 'real' Congress begins in UP

Congress had expelled ten senior party leaders after they held a meeting to voice their resentment over the present state leadership and its style of functioning.

Dec 29, 2019

Amid anti-CAA protests, Hindus form human chain to escort Muslim 'baraat' in UP

When the Kanpur city was engulfed in flames of violence over the anti-citizenship laW, a Hindu boy decided to form a human chain with his friends and escorted the Muslim baraat to the wedding venue.

Dec 27, 2019

CAA protests: Another spell of internet shutdown in UP ahead of Friday prayers

Violence broke out in many parts of Uttar Pradesh between December 19 and 21, claiming as many as 21 lives.

Dec 27, 2019

This drunk youth bites vendor's ear, lips after being denied free 'paan'

Shalu, the drunk youth demanded free paan from the vendor who then refused. Shalu hit the vendor with a stone bit his left ear and lower lip too before fleeing.

Dec 26, 2019

NHRC directs Uttar Pradesh DGP to submit report on 'massive' human rights violations

The commission has received various complaints and petitions against the police in the last couple of days.

Dec 25, 2019

UP govt demands Rs 14 lakh from 28 residents for 'damaging' public property during CAA protests

The move comes days after around 18 people were killed during the anti-CAA protests in the state and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued a warning that "revenge will be taken".

Dec 25, 2019

How flowers made this farmer's life bloom

Seeing the profit in flower cultivation, about two dozen farmers in the area followed suit and are making the business bloom.

Dec 24, 2019

Fact Check: 'Mehbooba Mufti' gets her facts wrong about 65-year-old Kashmiri detainee who dies in UP's Allahabad jail

Gulam Mohammed Bhat, a resident of Handwara in Kupwara district, was detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in July. He was shifted to the jail outside Kashmir along with over 270 others, after August 5 when the abrogation of Article 370 took place.

Dec 23, 2019

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Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh govt to introduce Police Commissioner system for effective policing

Bijnor youth was shot in eye from close range during CAA protests, reveals post-mortem

Shias protest in Kanpur against killing of Qassem Soleimani, Sikhs in Lucknow against Nankana Sahib attack

UP becomes first state to kickstart implementation of Citizenship law, shortlists migrants

CAA stir: India welcomes New Year 2020 with protests against Citizenship Act

Section 144 in UP: 55 Sikh devotees booked for defying prohibitory orders

Tourists stay away from Taj Mahal, other Indian attractions as CAA protests continue

As expelled leaders hold parallel foundation day, battle for 'real' Congress begins in UP

Amid anti-CAA protests, Hindus form human chain to escort Muslim 'baraat' in UP

CAA protests: Another spell of internet shutdown in UP ahead of Friday prayers

This drunk youth bites vendor's ear, lips after being denied free 'paan'

NHRC directs Uttar Pradesh DGP to submit report on 'massive' human rights violations

UP govt demands Rs 14 lakh from 28 residents for 'damaging' public property during CAA protests

How flowers made this farmer's life bloom

Fact Check: 'Mehbooba Mufti' gets her facts wrong about 65-year-old Kashmiri detainee who dies in UP's Allahabad jail

UP BJP to set up registration camps for refugees: 'Muslims won't be affected by CAA'

UP govt sets up panel to to seize property of anti-CAA rioters

CAA protests: 3,000 people arrested in UP, internet services suspended in 15 districts

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