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Jan 15, 2026

Accused Of Murdering A Young Man And Throwing Him In A Train, Body Recovered From Nashik

The body of Amarjeet Singh, resident of Lakshmipur II, Campierganj, was found abandoned in Nashik. He was sitting in a train to go to Chennai. The family members have accused the people of the village of murder and throwing the dead body in the train due to a land dispute. When the body reached home, the family members created a ruckus by refusing to perform the last rites. Police are investigating the matter and security forces have been deployed in the village.

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Nitu Kumari

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Jan 15, 2026

Makar Sankranti Celebration In UP: CM Yogi Offered The Khichdi Of Faith In Gorakhpur, Devotees Are Taking Holy Dip In Prayagraj-Kashi

Today Makar Sankranti is being celebrated across the country. In Gorakhpur, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered khichdi to Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath at the Gorakhnath temple and prayed for the welfare of the people. He congratulated everyone. At the same time, despite the dense fog, lakhs of devotees are taking a dip of faith at Sangam in Prayagraj and Ganga Ghats in Varanasi. The administration has made extensive arrangements for crowd management.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Jan 15, 2026

Chief Secretary Angry Over Neglect Of E-office System In UP Districts, Warns To Stop Salary

Chief Secretary SP Goyal has expressed displeasure over non-implementation of e-office system in UP. He warned of stopping the salaries of officers and employees and directed to connect all the tehsils with e-office within a month. Besides, emphasis was also laid on cashless treatment for road accident victims, construction of helipad, linking of PM Kisan beneficiaries and preparations for police recruitment examinations.

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Kunal Mehta

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Jan 15, 2026

Police Fired Bullets In Mathura, Cyber Thug With Reward Of Rs 25,000 Arrested In Encounter

In Mathura, Govardhan Police and SOG team arrested cyber thug Mohammad Saad alias Kala with a reward of Rs 25 thousand after the encounter. He was shot in the leg. The vicious person used to cheat by pretending to be an officer by using fake SIM cards. Police recovered a pistol, cartridges and an unnumbered bike. He was absconding for a long time.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Jan 15, 2026

UP Government Is Not In Favor Of Merging Cantonment Areas With Municipal Corporations, Finance Minister Gave The Reason In The Meeting

The Uttar Pradesh government is not in favor of merging cantonment areas with municipal corporations. Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna told Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman that this will increase unnecessary administrative complications as the cantonment areas are well maintained. He also demanded utilization of unused railway land in public interest, integrated weapon management system for police, solar research center and work order for ordnance factories.

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Md Amir

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Jan 15, 2026

Katki Fair Was Closed In Lucknow...Many Municipal Corporation Officials Are Under Investigation, What Is The Reason?

The Katki fair running on the Gomati bank in Lucknow has been closed on the orders of the Municipal Commissioner. This fair was being conducted even after the stipulated time, due to which the Municipal Corporation was incurring a financial loss of Rs 6 lakh per day. An inquiry has been ordered after questions were raised over the role of officers. Two gates of the fair were locked, although the crowd continued to enjoy till evening.

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Rohan Gupta

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Jan 15, 2026

Lucknow's CG City Wet Land Will Be Rejuvenated, Experts Will Prepare Catalog Of Trees, Plants And Animals

The wet land located in CG City of the capital Lucknow will be rejuvenated. Under this, a catalog of trees, plants, birds and aquatic animals will be prepared by conducting bio-diversity mapping. Two experts will be deployed for the conservation of wetlands. LDA Vice President Prathamesh Kumar gave this information in the review meeting. This wetland has become a center of eco-tourism in the city and is a habitat for migratory birds.

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Anand Kumar

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Jan 15, 2026

UP Weather Today: Relief From Cold Wave In Agra-Gorakhpur, Alert Issued For Dense Fog On 16 And 17 January

There will be relief from cold wave in Uttar Pradesh due to the effect of western disturbance. There is an alert of dense fog on 16 and 17 January, but there will be sunshine in the afternoon. The minimum temperature has increased, which will reduce melting. Change in weather is also expected in Agra, Gorakhpur, Deoria, Basti, Meerut and Kanpur. There is a possibility of drizzle on January 19.

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Amitesh Kumar

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Jan 15, 2026

CM Yogi Offered Khichdi Of Faith In Gorakhnath Temple, Lakhs Of Devotees Also Visited

On the holy festival of Makar Sankranti, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered Khichdi to Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath in the Gorakhnath temple in Brahma Muhurta as per the rituals. He prayed for public welfare and everyone's happiness and prosperity. CM Yogi heartily congratulated everyone on Makar Sankranti and informed that lakhs of devotees have come to offer Khichdi to Baba Gorakhnath and take a dip in the Sangam in Prayagraj.

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Md Amir

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Jan 14, 2026

Health Department Strict On Supply Of Contaminated Water In Ghaziabad, Warning To Five Societies

The health department in Ghaziabad has warned five societies supplying contaminated water. After the Indore incident, this step has been taken to ensure pure drinking water. Last year, out of 2005 samples, 539 had failed. The department has sent the list to municipal bodies and societies and asked them to take concrete measures to prevent water-borne diseases.

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Amit Kumar

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Jan 14, 2026

Outcry Over Contaminated Water In Ghaziabad's Vaishali, Angry People Shared Photos And Wrote - Indore Water

People are troubled by the supply of contaminated drinking water to homes in Vaishali Sector-3F of Ghaziabad. Residents have accused the Municipal Corporation officials of not taking action despite the complaint. He says that dirty water comes every third-fourth day, which poses a risk of disease. The General Manager of the Water Department has assured an investigation. In Khoda also, there are preparations to hold a dharna on the drinking water problem after January.

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Aarav Sharma

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Jan 14, 2026

UP Cabinet Expansion: Some Ministers May Be On Leave In UP, Many New Faces Included In The Race For Ministerial Posts

The Uttar Pradesh cabinet is likely to be expanded next week, with six posts vacant. Some ministers may be removed, while many new faces will be included. Keeping in mind the caste equations, Noida MLA Pankaj Singh and Dadri MLA Tejpal Nagar are in the race for the ministerial post. Concerned over Akhilesh Yadav's increasing influence among the Gurjars, the BJP is considering inducting a Gurjar leader, with the prominent names being Tejpal Nagar and Ashok Kataria.

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Nitu Kumari

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Jan 14, 2026

Preparation For Jail Just 15 Days After Promotion: Bribe Of Rs 3 Lakh Was Demanded In The Name Of Audit, Arrested Red Handed

In Moradabad, State President of UP Cooperative Auditors Association, Anirudh Dwivedi was arrested while taking a bribe of Rs 50 thousand. He had asked for Rs 3 lakh from the Village Development Officer for the audit of Gram Panchayats. The vigilance team caught him red handed. Recently promoted Dwivedi will be the first accused to be jailed from the new anti-corruption court of Moradabad.

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Kunal Mehta

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Jan 14, 2026

Cut This...cut That! Kites Of Rampur Created History On Makar Sankranti, You Will Be Shocked To Know The Figure

On Makar Sankranti, Rampur kites created a stir across the country, more than 50 lakh kites were sent to Delhi, Punjab and Jaipur. This business provides livelihood to thousands of families, includes more than a hundred factories and hundreds of artisans. However, there are challenges like seasonal work and Chinese manja. SP stressed on safety measures during kite flying.

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Pragya Srishti

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Jan 14, 2026

Bulldozer Roared In Sambhal: Illegal Encroachment Removed From 19 Bigha Government Land, 5 Luxurious Houses Razed To The Ground

In Bichhauli village of Sambhal, the administration removed illegal encroachment from 19 bighas of government land. Five houses built on 800 square meters were demolished by using bulldozers. This land was reserved for Panchayat house, school etc. In this action taken on the orders of the court, Pradhan's brother's house and a ration shop were also removed.

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Pragya Srishti

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Jan 14, 2026

The Face Of Bareilly College Will Change By December: 'Master Plan' Made For NAAC Evaluation, Know What Is Special?

On the instructions of Rohilkhand University, Bareilly College has set a target of conducting NAAC evaluation by December. Principal Prof. OP Rai has instructed the committee coordinator to speed up the preparations. This includes completion of construction work, digital data management, research promotion and creation of new departments. The college will paint all the buildings red to maintain its historical identity.

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Kunal Mehta

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Jan 14, 2026

When The Lieutenant General Left The Stage And Came To The Elderly Veerangana Himself, Everyone's Eyes Became Moist After Seeing This Form Of The Army.

On the 10th Armed Forces Veterans Day at the Jat Regiment Center in Bareilly, Lieutenant General DG Mishra came down from the stage and honored the elderly brave women. This emotional moment increased respect for the army. The event honored ex-servicemen and their families, set up stalls to provide solutions to their problems and also presented cultural programs showcasing military valor.

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Amit Kumar

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Jan 14, 2026

Misappropriation Of Rs 64.82 Crore From The Account Of Forest Corporation Through Fake FD, Case Registered

The Managing Director of Uttar Pradesh Forest Corporation has accused unknown employees of Sadar branch of Bank of India of fraud of Rs 64.82 crore. This amount was transferred from the corporation's account through fake FD. A case of forgery and fraud has been registered in Ghazipur police station. The bank confirmed the FD of Rs 6.82 crore, while the corporation had demanded Rs 64.82 crore. The police is investigating the matter

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Nitu Kumari

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Jan 14, 2026

Gurugram Doctor Arrested For Cheating In The Name Of Investment In Shahjahanpur, Was Roaming Around Under Changed Name

MBBS doctor Monu Tyagi has been arrested in Shahjahanpur on charges of cyber fraud. He used to grab money online from people by luring them to invest in the stock market in the name of Akshay Sharma. Police caught him with the help of surveillance. His gang had already been caught, whose mastermind was Tinkle Gupta. Monu used to provide people's numbers and IDs.

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Vikram Chauhan

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Jan 14, 2026

Boy Who Ran To Pick Up Kite Died After Being Hit By Car, Magistrate Had Written On The Vehicle

10-year-old Ali, who was crossing the road while flying a kite in Dalmau, Rae Bareli, died after being hit by the private car of the Tehsildar of Lakhimpur Kheri. Seriously injured Ali was referred to AIIMS, where he died during treatment. Ali was the only son of his family. Police are investigating the matter and will register a case after receiving the complaint.

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Anand Kumar

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