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Pawan Dixit

Pawan Dixit has been a journalist for over a decade. He has extensively covered eastern UP for around five years, covered 2012 UP assembly polls, 2014 Lok Sabha polls while being stationed in Varanasi. Now, in Lucknow, he covers outstation political assignments, reports special cases from district court, high court and state information commission

Articles by Pawan Dixit

Flow of faith at Mahakumbh: Millions take holy dip on Basant Panchami amid tight security

Total number of bathers since the start of the Mahakumbh on January 13 reaches 35 crore; with 23 days more to go for the mega fair, total count expected to exceed 40 cr: Govt

An aerial view of Triveni Sangam as devotees gather to take the third ‘Amrit Snan’ on the occasion of ‘Basant Panchami’ during the ongoing Mahakumbh’, in Prayagraj on Monday. (ANI Photo)

Lucknow

Published on Feb 04, 2025 08:40 AM IST

ByPawan Dixit

Mahakumbh: Mela admin to focus on pressure points on Basant Panchami

Mela administration has deployed a team of experienced cops at these pressure points to tackle crowd pressure

Along with civil police, paramilitary forces have been deployed at pressure points in Mahakumbh Nagar. (HT photo)

Lucknow

Published on Feb 03, 2025 05:20 AM IST

ByPawan Dixit, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

Mahakumbh: Akhara Parishad wants next Amrit Snan as per schedule

After consultation with all akharas, we have conveyed our plan about Basant Panchami Amrit Snan to mela admin, says ABAP president Ravindra Puri

Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami is the next big bathing festival for naga sadhus at the Mahakumbh 2025. (HT file)

Lucknow

Published on Jan 31, 2025 11:27 PM IST

ByPawan Dixit, Mahakumbh Nagar

Mahakumbh a no-vehicle zone till February 4, VIP passes cancelled

Additionally, the government has made it clear that any VVIP movement must be informed at least a week in advance, an official statement said

Devotees arrive to take a dip at Sangam during the ongoing Mahakumbh, in Prayagraj, Thursday. (PTI Photo)

Lucknow

Published on Jan 31, 2025 09:18 AM IST

ByPawan Dixit, Kenneth John

UP brings new measures after stampede deaths rock Mahakumbh mela

Uttar Pradesh tightens crowd control at Maha Kumbh after stampede kills 30, banning vehicles and revoking VIP passes to ensure safety for millions.

A devotee breaks down during a stampede before the 'Amrit Snan' on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya during the Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj on Wednesday.(ANI)

India News

Updated on Jan 31, 2025 05:11 AM IST

ByPawan Dixit, Kenneth John, Prayagraj

Faith supersedes fear, pilgrims continue with holy dip at Mahakumbh

Till 10 am, 3.61 crore faithful bathed in Triveni Sangam; the number rose to 4.24 crore by 12 noon, 5.04 crore by 2pm and 7.64 crore by evening, as per official records

Devotees arrive to take a holy dip at Sangam on Mauni Amavasya during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela, in Prayagraj, Wednesday. (PTI Photo)

Lucknow

Published on Jan 30, 2025 08:50 AM IST

ByKenneth John, Pawan Dixit

Stampede tragedy hits Kumbh: Toll at least 30

A stampede during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj killed at least 30 and injured 60 as crowds surged towards the riverbank, prompting calls for an inquiry.

An ambulance seen parked near a medical facility following a stampede at the Sangam area on 'Mauni Amavasya', during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, in Prayagraj, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. At least 30 people were killed and 60 others suffered injuries after a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in the early hours of Wednesday. (PTI)

India News

Published on Jan 30, 2025 06:02 AM IST

ByPawan Dixit, Rajeev Mullick, Kenneth John, Prayagraj

Holding areas, barricades key to crowd management during Mauni Amavasya snan

In case of overcrowding in a particular sector, pilgrims will be diverted towards less crowded sectors; Railways sets up additional holding area at Khusro Bagh to streamline movement of pilgrims

A large number of devotees reaching Mahakumbh Nagar to take a holy dip at Triveni Sangam ahead of Mauni Amavasya in Prayagraj, on Tuesday. (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)

Lucknow

Published on Jan 29, 2025 09:44 AM IST

ByPawan Dixit

Delhi assembly polls: BJP out to woo Purvanchal voters with its east U.P. team

Party leaders and workers from Purvanchal are campaigning in Delhi in assembly segments having a sizable presence of voters from eastern Uttar Pradesh

From BJP election at Rajori in New Delhi, India, on Saturday (HT PHOTO)

Lucknow

Updated on Jan 26, 2025 06:10 AM IST

ByPawan Dixit, Lucknow

In hotseat Milkipur, U.P. CM says SP has always insulted Ambedkar

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath accused the Samajwadi Party of insulting Ambedkar and supporting criminals, urging voters to back BJP in upcoming bypolls.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath at a rally in Ayodhya’s Milkipur assembly where bypolls will be held on Feb 5. (Sourced)

Lucknow

Updated on Jan 25, 2025 06:58 AM IST

ByPawan Dixit, Lucknow

Apple exec murder case: Defence to start recording statements from Jan 30

All eight witnesses of the prosecution have recorded their statements. The examination of the prime accused Prashant Chaudhary is also over.

Lucknow

Updated on Jan 22, 2025 08:04 AM IST

ByPawan Dixit, Lucknow

Apple exec murder case: Defence to start recording statements from Jan 30

All eight witnesses of the prosecution have recorded their statements. The examination of the prime accused Prashant Chaudhary is also over.

Gavel and law books (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Lucknow

Updated on Jan 22, 2025 06:20 AM IST

ByPawan Dixit, Lucknow

Judicial commission visits Sambhal to probe Nov 24 violence, records statements

The delegation visited the crime scene at Kot Garvi and Delhi Gate where violence broke out on November 24; members also inspected the drain where Pakistan and American made bullets were recovered by the police

A three-member judicial inquiry commission investigating the Nov 24 violence in Sambhal visits the Jama Masjid area in Sambhal, Tuesday. (PTI Photo)

Lucknow

Updated on Jan 22, 2025 05:24 AM IST

ByPawan Dixit

Sambhal violence: Police tracing members of Dubai-based gang

Police are on the look out for more members of Dubai-based Shariq Satha gang for their alleged involvement in the November 2024 violence in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal district

Four people were killed in violence in UP’s Sambhal district on November 24 last year. (HT file)

Lucknow

Updated on Jan 21, 2025 05:26 AM IST

ByPawan Dixit, Lucknow

Lucknow couple awarded death sentence for killing six members of family

Court also imposes ₹5 lakh fine each on the duo for the murders committed at a Banthra village on April 30, 2020 over a property dispute

Lucknow

Updated on Jan 18, 2025 06:20 AM IST

ByPawan Dixit, Lucknow

U.P.’s Milkipur bypoll: BJP nominee files papers; party leaders attack oppn

Voting for the Milkipur bypoll will take place on February 5, while counting of votes will be done on February 8

BJP candidate from Milkipur assembly seat Chandrabhan Paswan (in saffron kurta) filed his nomination on Jan 16. (Sourced)

Lucknow

Updated on Jan 16, 2025 09:52 PM IST

ByPawan Dixit, Lucknow

In ‘karyakarta’ push, BJP fields local leader to take on SP’s aura in Milkipur

BJP fields Chandrabhan Paswan to wrest Ayodhya district’s Milkipur assembly seat, which has a sizable presence of Pasi voters, against the SP’s Ajeet Prasad, son of influential veteran leader and Faizabad MP Awadhesh Prasad

Among more than six probables for the ticket, the party zeroed in on Chandrabhan Paswan due to several factors, caste being the main reason. (For representation only)

Lucknow

Published on Jan 14, 2025 10:05 PM IST

ByPawan Dixit, Lucknow

‘India’s tallest’ Ram statue in Sambhal nears completion, CM likely to unveil it

The Ram Bagh Dham Trust, an NGO, which began the construction work on May 31, 2023, claims that this is the tallest statue of the deity in the country

The statue, coming up at the Ramleela ground at Ram Bagh Dham, features Lord Ram carrying a bow in one hand and blessing devotees with the other hand. (Sourced)

Lucknow

Updated on Jan 14, 2025 05:58 AM IST

ByPawan Dixit

Ram temple new inspiration for Sanatan Dharma: Yogi

Pratishtha Dwadashi calling for strengthening national unity, says U.P. CM at Pran Pratishtha first anniv in Ayodhya

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath speaking on first anniversary of Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya. (Sourced)

Lucknow

Updated on Jan 12, 2025 04:45 AM IST

ByPawan Dixit, Lucknow

All eyes on Dharma Sansad as contentious issues likely to be raised

The VHP's Dharma Sansad in Prayagraj will address key issues like forming a Sanatan Board, abolishing the Waqf Board, and Mandir-Masjid disputes.

Tents put up as part of preparations for Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, in Prayagraj (PTI)

Lucknow

Updated on Jan 10, 2025 06:36 AM IST

ByPawan Dixit, Lucknow

Milkipur bypoll: Yogi-led battery of ministers ramping up campaign

BJP’s seriousness could be gauged from the fact that chief minister Yogi Adityanath has taken the onus on himself to win the seat for the BJP

UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath is BJP in charge of Milkipur. (HT file)

Lucknow

Published on Jan 07, 2025 09:26 PM IST

ByPawan Dixit, Lucknow/ayodhya

Yogi leads from front as BJP out to avenge Faizabad loss

Along with the chief minister, senior BJP leaders have hit the ground running in the reserved assembly constituency located in Ayodhya district.

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath (HT Files)

Lucknow

Updated on Jan 07, 2025 05:44 AM IST

ByPawan Dixit, Lucknow

28 get life term in Chandan Gupta murder case

The court also imposed a fine of ₹50,000 ( under section 302) and ₹10,000 (under section 307) on all 28 convicted persons.

Lucknow

Published on Jan 03, 2025 10:52 PM IST

ByPawan Dixit, Lucknow

28 sentenced to life for Chandan Gupta’s murder during 2018 Tiranga yatra in Kasganj

On Thursday, the special court convicted the 28 under multiple penal provisions including murder and attempt to murder, and Prevention of Insult to National Honour Act

Chandan Gupta was killed on January 26, 2018 during a rally involving large number of motorcycles with the tricolour and saffron flags (File Photo)

Lucknow

Published on Jan 03, 2025 03:35 PM IST

ByPawan Dixit

Advocate commissioner submits Sambhal mosque survey report in sealed cover

Advocate commissioner Ramesh Raghav also submits a three-page covering letter along with the 45-page survey report.

The report has 60 pictures taken during the survey, four hours of videography also submitted (PTI)

Lucknow

Updated on Jan 03, 2025 05:54 AM IST

ByPawan Dixit, Lucknow

Advocate commissioner submits Sambhal mosque survey report in sealed cover

Advocate commissioner Ramesh Raghav also submits a three-page covering letter along with the 45-page survey report.

Lucknow

Updated on Jan 03, 2025 05:02 AM IST

ByPawan Dixit, Lucknow

NIA court convicts 28 in Kasganj’s Chandan Gupta murder case

Nearly seven years after the murder of one Chandan Gupta in the communal flare-up in Uttar Pradesh’s Kasganj during Tiranga Yatra on January 26, 2018, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) special court here on Thursday convicted 28 accused in the case

During the trial of the case, prosecution presented 18 witnesses and the defence presented 23. (For Representation)

Lucknow

Updated on Jan 02, 2025 07:48 PM IST

ByPawan Dixit, Lucknow

Kukrail night safari project : NGT issues notices to Union, state ministries, office of PCCF

The NGT has issued notices regarding tree felling for a night safari in Kukrail forest, urging the state to prevent illegal logging until April 2025.

NGT was hearing a petition raising concerns over the proposed felling of trees in the Kukrail reserve forest for the night safari project and shifting of the Lucknow zoo there. The order was passed on December 24. (HT File Photo)

Lucknow

Updated on Dec 28, 2024 05:10 AM IST

ByPawan Dixit, Lucknow

ASI team surveys stepwell, Firozshah fort in U.P.’s Sambhal

Sambhal district is conserving historic sites, with ASI surveying 'Rani ki Bawdi' stepwell and Firozshah fort, removing illegal structures for restoration.

A two-member team of the ASI from Meerut has started a survey of the Ranki Ki Bawdi (stepwell) in Sambhal. (Agency)

Lucknow

Updated on Dec 26, 2024 08:18 PM IST

ByPawan Dixit

Excavation of Sambhal stepwell on, member of royal family claims ownership

Around 210 sq m of the 400 sq m stepwell excavated till Monday evening; the process will continue for a few more days, says sub divisional magistrate

Workers at the site after an ancient well closed for a long time with clean water was discovered in Sambhal, Monday. (PTI Photo)

Lucknow

Updated on Dec 24, 2024 06:22 AM IST

ByPawan Dixit

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Total number of bathers since the start of the Mahakumbh on January 13 reaches 35 crore; with 23 days more to go for the mega fair, total count expected to exceed 40 cr: Govt

Mela administration has deployed a team of experienced cops at these pressure points to tackle crowd pressure

After consultation with all akharas, we have conveyed our plan about Basant Panchami Amrit Snan to mela admin, says ABAP president Ravindra Puri

Additionally, the government has made it clear that any VVIP movement must be informed at least a week in advance, an official statement said

Uttar Pradesh tightens crowd control at Maha Kumbh after stampede kills 30, banning vehicles and revoking VIP passes to ensure safety for millions.

Till 10 am, 3.61 crore faithful bathed in Triveni Sangam; the number rose to 4.24 crore by 12 noon, 5.04 crore by 2pm and 7.64 crore by evening, as per official records

A stampede during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj killed at least 30 and injured 60 as crowds surged towards the riverbank, prompting calls for an inquiry.

In case of overcrowding in a particular sector, pilgrims will be diverted towards less crowded sectors; Railways sets up additional holding area at Khusro Bagh to streamline movement of pilgrims

Party leaders and workers from Purvanchal are campaigning in Delhi in assembly segments having a sizable presence of voters from eastern Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath accused the Samajwadi Party of insulting Ambedkar and supporting criminals, urging voters to back BJP in upcoming bypolls.

All eight witnesses of the prosecution have recorded their statements. The examination of the prime accused Prashant Chaudhary is also over.

All eight witnesses of the prosecution have recorded their statements. The examination of the prime accused Prashant Chaudhary is also over.

The delegation visited the crime scene at Kot Garvi and Delhi Gate where violence broke out on November 24; members also inspected the drain where Pakistan and American made bullets were recovered by the police

Police are on the look out for more members of Dubai-based Shariq Satha gang for their alleged involvement in the November 2024 violence in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal district

Court also imposes ₹5 lakh fine each on the duo for the murders committed at a Banthra village on April 30, 2020 over a property dispute

Voting for the Milkipur bypoll will take place on February 5, while counting of votes will be done on February 8

BJP fields Chandrabhan Paswan to wrest Ayodhya district’s Milkipur assembly seat, which has a sizable presence of Pasi voters, against the SP’s Ajeet Prasad, son of influential veteran leader and Faizabad MP Awadhesh Prasad

The Ram Bagh Dham Trust, an NGO, which began the construction work on May 31, 2023, claims that this is the tallest statue of the deity in the country

Pratishtha Dwadashi calling for strengthening national unity, says U.P. CM at Pran Pratishtha first anniv in Ayodhya

The VHP's Dharma Sansad in Prayagraj will address key issues like forming a Sanatan Board, abolishing the Waqf Board, and Mandir-Masjid disputes.

BJP’s seriousness could be gauged from the fact that chief minister Yogi Adityanath has taken the onus on himself to win the seat for the BJP

Along with the chief minister, senior BJP leaders have hit the ground running in the reserved assembly constituency located in Ayodhya district.

The court also imposed a fine of ₹50,000 ( under section 302) and ₹10,000 (under section 307) on all 28 convicted persons.

On Thursday, the special court convicted the 28 under multiple penal provisions including murder and attempt to murder, and Prevention of Insult to National Honour Act

Advocate commissioner Ramesh Raghav also submits a three-page covering letter along with the 45-page survey report.

Advocate commissioner Ramesh Raghav also submits a three-page covering letter along with the 45-page survey report.

Nearly seven years after the murder of one Chandan Gupta in the communal flare-up in Uttar Pradesh’s Kasganj during Tiranga Yatra on January 26, 2018, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) special court here on Thursday convicted 28 accused in the case

The NGT has issued notices regarding tree felling for a night safari in Kukrail forest, urging the state to prevent illegal logging until April 2025.

Sambhal district is conserving historic sites, with ASI surveying 'Rani ki Bawdi' stepwell and Firozshah fort, removing illegal structures for restoration.

Around 210 sq m of the 400 sq m stepwell excavated till Monday evening; the process will continue for a few more days, says sub divisional magistrate

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