Due to fog in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, an alert has been issued on four lanes. Drivers are being made aware to avoid road accidents. Due to reduced visibility due to fog, the possibility of accidents increases, hence caution is being advised. Drivers are being given guidelines for safe driving so that they can travel safely.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a special discussion on 'Vande Mataram' in the Assembly. He said that this is not just a song, but a mantra of consciousness and courage of the nation. Yogi highlighted its historical and cultural importance and praised its contribution in awakening the spirit of patriotism. He stressed the importance of Vande Mataram in the House.
In Greater Noida, on the orders of the court, the police have registered a case of harassment against a youth's wife and in-laws on the complaint of a youth. The young man has alleged that his wife and in-laws are harassing him and his life is in danger. The young man had a dowry-free marriage in 2022, but ever since the marriage, his in-laws have been harassing him for financial gain. Police have registered the case and started investigation.
Incidents of theft have been reported in Intercity and Unchahar Express at Firozabad railway stations. Unknown thieves made away with jewelery and cash worth lakhs of passengers. GRP has registered an FIR and started investigation and the search for the thieves is going on based on CCTV footage.
Now garbage will disappear in Bareilly city without touching the ground. 39 ponds of the city will become history, which will promote cleanliness. This initiative will improve the waste management system of the city and help in keeping the environment clean. This will solve the problem of garbage in the city and provide a healthy environment to the citizens.
In Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has started a campaign to end the illegal drug trade. The Allahabad High Court has supported the government's stand against the poisoning syndicate using codeine cough syrup. The court has rejected the arrest stay petition of 22 accused. The government proved in the court that this was an organized crime. Joint teams of STF, FSDA and police have exposed a black empire worth Rs 2000 crore.
The rising prices of silver in the bullion market of Varanasi has increased the concern. Jewelery like silk anklets and anklets are disappearing from the market. The price of silver has reached Rs 1.98 lakh per kg, due to which customers are shying away from purchasing. According to businessman Gokul Saraf, inflation has affected the middle and lower income groups, and customers are turning to artificial jewellery.
Approval of Rs 51 lakh has been received from the government for the repair of Manpur-Ajaon link road in Sant Kabir Nagar. This road was in a bad condition for almost a decade, due to which people were facing difficulty in commuting. After the intervention of the MP, a letter was sent to the Principal Secretary, Public Works Department-Lucknow, after which this approval was received. The repair of the road will provide convenience to the people of more than half a dozen villages.
Now drains will be cleaned in Gorakhpur with robotic technology. The Municipal Corporation is going to buy a robot worth Rs 2 crore for this. This technology will improve the cleaning system of the city's drains and the employees will also be freed from risky work. This step is important towards modernizing the infrastructure of Gorakhpur.
A heart-wrenching incident took place in Fakharpur area of Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh. In Rasulpur Bareta village on Monday morning, a wolf took away a three-year-old child from his mother's lap. The child's mother shouted and gave chase, but the wolf disappeared in the dense fog. The forest department and villagers are busy searching for the child, but no clue has been found yet.
Due to dense fog and increase in cold wave in Aligarh, life has become disrupted. The minimum temperature has reached 9 degrees Celsius, affecting everyone from humans to animals and birds. Due to melting, people are forced to hide in their homes and there is silence in the markets. The Health Department has issued an advisory to prevent cold. There is no hope of relief for the next 10 days.
After the fake bitumen factory was busted in Kasganj, the police took major action and sent six accused to jail. This illegal business was exposed in the joint action of Lucknow STF, Police, Public Works Department and Supply Department. Names of 11 people have come up in the case, the police is busy breaking the gang network. Fake bitumen was being prepared in the factory by mixing stone dust, which was being supplied from Mathura to Nepal.
The rules regarding Uttar Pradesh Board Exam have been made strict. Now one more document will be required along with the admit card in the 10th and 12th examinations. This step has been taken to maintain transparency in the examination. It is mandatory for all students to follow the new rules.
Water shortage is deepening in Khoda, Ghaziabad, where a population of 12 lakh is forced to live with the help of 70 tankers. Water supply remains a major challenge in the area, causing immense hardship to the residents. The local administration is trying to solve the water problem, but the situation still remains serious.
107 examination centers have been created in Rae Bareli for UP Board Exam 2026. 68 thousand students will appear in the examination at these centres. The administration has started preparations to conduct the examination smoothly. Security arrangements will be tight at the centres.
Assessment of schools under Nipun Bharat Mission in Uttar Pradesh will now be done by D.El.Ed trainees. This assessment will start from January 27 and continue till the second week of February. After successful assessment, trainees will be given incentive amount. Teachers of accomplished schools will be honoured, for which an amount of Rs 50 thousand has been earmarked per district.
There was severe cold in Lucknow and many districts of the state on Sunday. Schools were closed in many districts and road, rail and air traffic was affected due to fog. According to the Meteorological Department, slight improvement is possible by Monday.
Madanlal, a farmer who had gone to guard his fields in Sahumai village of Firozabad, died due to cold. His body was found on the canal bank on Sunday morning. The family members have expressed fear of death due to cold, while the post mortem report has revealed death due to heart attack. The police is investigating the matter
Despite the biting cold and fog, a huge crowd of devotees thronged the Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan. There was crowd pressure in the streets inside and outside the temple, due to which the situation started worsening. The police remained busy maintaining the system. The number of devotees is expected to increase by the New Year, making crowd control a challenge.
In Meerut, a quack doctor gave an injection with expiry date to the patient, due to which he had to amputate his hand. A case has been registered against the doctor in this case of negligence. Due to wrong injection, the patient's condition remains critical and he has been admitted to the hospital. The police is investigating the matter