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Kunwarpal Singh, a 55-year-old farmer who was watering his fields in Haria Ki Garhi village of Raya police station area of Mathura on Wednesday night, was shot. He was seriously injured by the bullet and has been admitted to the district hospital, where his condition remains critical. Police are investigating the matter and the search for the attacker is ongoing.
Prisoners Escaped From Jail: In view of the seriousness of the case of escape of two undertrial prisoners, police and STF teams have been activated and dog squad has also been called to the spot. Top officials have reached the spot to investigate the incident.
Vehicle registration fraud has come to light in Bilaspur RLA branch. During investigation by Delhi Crime Branch, two Toyota Fortuner vehicles were found registered in fake names and addresses. One employee Subhash has been arrested, while another employee Gaurav is absconding. This case highlights serious irregularities in vehicle registration in Himachal Pradesh.
This January, Karnal has recorded the highest rainfall of 27.6 mm in four years, which has increased the cold. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert of dense fog till January 30. Another western disturbance will be active from January 31, due to which February may start with light drizzle. The effect of cold is likely to last till the early days of February.
Efforts are on to improve the electricity system in Lucknow for the upcoming summer. New transformers are being installed by mid-March, with the aim of ensuring tripping-free power supply by 2026. However, challenges such as overloaded substations, problems with aerial bunch cables and local opposition to installation of transformers in developed colonies remain. Despite these constraints, the department is striving for better supplies.
Pakistan-based Islamic terrorist organizations are diversifying their funding methods and finding ways to evade global surveillance. These terrorist groups are using humanitarian activities, mosques, rescue missions, and wars to raise funds around the world, including the United States, while misusing these funds to spread "extreme Islamic messages" and promote terrorist activities.
Consumers will have to pay 10 more bills in February for January's electricity consumption, due to which power companies will charge an additional Rs 616.05 crore. Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Consumer Council has raised questions on this and demanded a high-level inquiry into the expensive electricity purchase. The Council has requested the Regulatory Commission to immediately stop the collection of 10 fuel surcharges.
Beating Retreat Ceremony will be organized at Vijay Chowk at the conclusion of Republic Day 2026. Delhi Traffic Police has announced widespread traffic restrictions from 2 pm to 9:30 pm on Thursday. Many major roads including Vijay Chowk will remain closed and bus routes will also be changed. People have been advised to use alternative routes and public transport, as well as parking arrangements.
Bhagalpur Municipal Commissioner Kislay Kushwaha held a strict meeting regarding the quality and timely completion of development schemes. He warned contractors and engineers of strict action against negligence, including deduction of Rs 20 and FIR for poor work. Complaints about delay in payment also came to light, to which the Commissioner assured a solution. A six-member team has been formed to investigate the schemes.
The court has given its verdict in the case of loot of Rs 72 lakh of 15 year old Rana Sugar Mill in Rampur. In this incident that took place in 2011, security personnel were injured after looting cash from a sugar mill vehicle. Four accused have been sentenced, out of which two have been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment each and a fine of Rs 1 lakh each, while two others have been sentenced to five years imprisonment and a fine of Rs 10 thousand each.