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Justice Yashwant Varma transfer: Allahabad HC Bar Association calls off strike, to boycott oath ceremony

Updated on Mar 29, 2025 10:03 PM IST

As part of the protest, HCBA has announced a boycott of the oath-taking ceremony of Justice Yashwant Varma, who has been transferred from the Delhi high court to the Allahabad high court.

Justice Varma, originally from the Allahabad HC, took oath as a judge in 2014 before being transferred to the Delhi HC in 2021. (Sourced)

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

U.P. orders closure of meat shops within 500 metres of religious places

Principal secretary, urban development department, Amrit Abhijat said in view of the festivity like Navratri, it’s time to respect the sensibility of the people in general

The order specifically mentions that no animal slaughter or meat sale should occur near religious places and temples, citing provisions from the UP Municipal Corporation Act 1959 and the Food Safety Acts of 2006 and 2011. (For Representation)

Published on Mar 29, 2025 10:09 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Lko:Plots sold on forged documents undergoing rapid development

Several occupied houses linked to a land forgery scam raise concerns about LDA's enforcement, as investigations reveal over 70 dubious plots in Lucknow.

A constructed house and an under construction house at Lucknow’s Virat Khand 3/270 B and 3/270 C. (Sourced)

Published on Mar 30, 2025 07:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Two killed, three injured as bus collides with tractor-trolley in Bareilly

The injured have been admitted to a private hospital. All the devotees involved in the accident are residents of Bhavnagar, Gujarat, police said.

Published on Mar 02, 2025 07:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Meerut

Police foil bid to kidnap Lucknow businessman; 3 held

A police official said two pistols, a revolver and four live cartridges were recovered from the accused who were intercepted near Lok Bandhu intersection.

Published on Mar 02, 2025 07:42 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

UPSIDA bags ₹3,000 crore investments in FY 2024-25

The authority said it allotted 296 acres to investors for industrial units, which generated 10,000 jobs

Published on Mar 02, 2025 07:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Complete land acquisition for dev project by March 15: CM

CM Yogi Adityanath urges officials to finalize land acquisition and compensation by March 15, emphasizing timely project completion to boost revenue and jobs.

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath and others during a review meeting in Lucknow on Saturday. (Sourced)

Published on Mar 02, 2025 06:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

12-year-old Dalit girl found hanging in Kasganj, sister missing

A case has been registered against four accused from the same village after the girls’ father alleged abduction and murder in his complaint to the police.

The girl’s father said he suspected that influential people in the village abducted the elder sister and killed and hanged the younger girl when she offered resistance. (For representation)

Published on Mar 02, 2025 08:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

4 killed, many injured as bus rams into truck on Agra-Lucknow E-way

चार यात्रियों की मौत और 24 घायल हुए जब एक बस आगरा-लखनऊ एक्सप्रेसवे पर ट्रक से टकराई। एक अन्य दुर्घटना में एक महिला की जान गई।

The accident occurred early on March 1 when the bus coming from Varanasi rammed into the truck while overtaking. (HT photo)

Published on Mar 02, 2025 05:34 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Agra

AAP launches sanitation drive to connect with people in U.P.

The central leadership of the AAP has planned to carry out such drives once a month across the state

AAP launched the campaign from the Gandhi statue in Hazratganj in Lucknow. (HT photo)

Published on Mar 02, 2025 05:28 AM IST

ByPawan Dixit, Lucknow

Despite 8 GOs, lawmakers say officers not taking their calls

Despite multiple GOs mandating officers to respond to public representatives' calls, complaints persist, prompting potential disciplinary actions from the state government.

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has taken a note of the violation of government’s instructions, and the GOs have been issued to reiterate them. (FOR REPRESENTATION)

Published on Mar 02, 2025 05:06 AM IST

ByUmesh Raghuvanshi, Lucknow

Ahead of SC hearing: Union home ministry’s missive raises hope of full-time U.P. DGP

Uttar Pradesh has had acting DGPs for the past 34 months; reminder letter to state govt last week asks to share the proposal sent to UPSC in connection with the empanelment committee meeting convened by the Commission for appointment of the head of the state police force

The state government posted four consecutive acting DGPs rather than sending proposals to the UPSC and the Union home ministry. (Sourced)

Published on Mar 02, 2025 05:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Mahakumbh taught us to end discrimination: U.P. dy CM Pathak

U.P. Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak highlights the Mahakumbh's unity, sanitation success, and cultural richness, praising PM Modi's leadership in progress.

UP dy CM Brajesh Pathak was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of Shri Ram Parishad Vaicharik Mahakumbh in Lucknow. (HT file)

Published on Mar 02, 2025 05:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Mohanlalganj MP granted time till Mar 17 to file reply to plea against him

Allahabad HC grants Mohanlalganj MP RK Chaudhary until March 17 to respond to a petition challenging his election for violating election laws.

The petitioner’s counsel submitted that the respondent had violated the provisions of Section 123(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 during the election process. (For Representation)

Published on Mar 02, 2025 05:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Man kills girlfriend in U.P’s Jaunpur, packs body in bag, held after head shave ritual

The woman, identified as Ananya Sahni from Moodadev Tehri village in Varanasi, was found dead in a suitcase near Wajidpur Tiraha under the Kotwali police station area on February 24. Investigation led to the arrest of Vishal Sahni, a resident of the same village, on Saturday.

After the incident, Vishal shaved his head, bathed in the Ganga, and returned home. (Sourced)

Published on Mar 01, 2025 09:59 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Varanasi

Day-3 of UP Board exams: 10 FIRs, 5 impersonators caught, 1.81L skip

Of the 24,54,536 students registered for these exams, 18,52,425 took the first shift, and 4,20,436 appeared in the second. However, 1,81,675 students remained absent, with 1,54,755 missing the first shift and 26,920 absent in the second.

Examinees coming out of an centre at Colonelganj Inter College, Prayagraj after Mathematics exam of High School in first shift on Saturday. (Anil Kumar Maurya/HT Photo)

Published on Mar 01, 2025 09:49 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Prayagraj

Mahakumbh infra to stay up and running till Ardh Kumbh

Facade lighting, water laser show at Kaali Ghat to continue, riverfront area around Boat Club to be developed till 2031

Facade lighting at the New Yamuna Bridge, near Sangam, in Prayagraj. (Anil Kumar Maurya/HT)

Published on Mar 01, 2025 09:14 PM IST

ByKenneth John, Prayagraj

Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre: Lack of funds delays salaries for a year, aviary running on credit

Salaries at Gorakhpur's Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre for Asian King Vultures are stalled for nearly a year due to delayed funds of ₹67 lakh.

Updated on Mar 01, 2025 09:07 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Woman, lover get life term for killing husband in U.P’s Amroha

Chand, a carpenter from Alhaipur village in Moradabad’s Dilari police station area, was married to Mehnaj, a resident of Qureshi Mohalla. The couple lived in a rented house in Islamnagar, while their six children stayed with Chand’s parents in the village.

Additional district Judge (ADJ) III Nasima Khanam convicted the two accused and sentenced them to life imprisonment, rejecting their plea for relaxation. (Sourced)

Published on Mar 01, 2025 07:32 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Meerut

35 e-rickshaw halts planned to ease traffic congestion in Lucknow

The city has been divided into eight operational zones, with e-rickshaws required to stop only at approved halts. Authorities will use a coding system to monitor movement, and violators operating beyond assigned zones will face strict penalties.

E-rickshaws have become an essential mode of transport in Lucknow, providing last-mile connectivity to thousands of commuters. (Sourced)

Published on Mar 01, 2025 07:28 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Mahakumbh critics took political dip: KP Maurya

He alleged the SP harbours the most criminals, mafias, and anarchists, and if they were expelled, the party would collapse and become “Samaptwadi” (finished party)

To a question about allegations by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claiming the BJP is anti-Dalit, Maurya said that it is actually the Congress and the SP who are against the welfare of Dalits. (HT)

Published on Mar 01, 2025 07:02 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jhansi

Sambhal violence: Judicial panel intensifies probe, records 29 statements

On the first day, the commission recorded statements from officials and other employees of the local administration, police and the health department.

Members of a judicial commission during their first day of Sambhal visit on Friday (Sourced)

Updated on Mar 01, 2025 06:23 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Meerut

Government announces development of 13 DIETs as centres of excellence

The 13 institutes selected under the centre of excellence include Aligarh, Muzaffarnagar, Agra, Kushinagar, Lucknow, Varanasi, Jaunpur, Meerut, Moradabad, Barabanki, Gorakhpur, Kanpur Dehat and Prayagraj

Foundation laying ceremony underway. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Feb 09, 2025 06:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Inauguration of Balrampur Hospital’s new ophthalmology facilities rescheduled for February 11

The delay occurred because chief guest deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak, was unavailable due to official outstation travel and could not attend the inauguration on the original date.

Deputy CM Brajesh Parthak’s office confirmed on Saturday that he will be available for the event, now scheduled for Tuesday. (HT FILE)

Published on Feb 09, 2025 06:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

‘Mega Youth Fest’ at Mahakumbh addresses breakups, social media, porn addiction issues

Nearly 2,500 youths present at the event, held in Sector Nine of Tent City, were educated on these issues through stand-up comedy, musical presentations, and motivational talks.

Former Union minister and BJP MP Anurag Thakur at the Mega Youth Fest in Mahakumbh on Saturday. (HT)

Published on Feb 09, 2025 05:22 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mahakumbh Nagar

HT initiative: Lilting tunes say Dil ki Baat Dil se at Lko’s Saharaganj

Saharaganj Mall hosted 'Dil ki Baat Dil se' with pianist Vaishnavi Sharma, featuring romantic tunes and a heart backdrop for photos. A fashion show is planned for February 14.

People pose with the 10-foot heart at Saharaganj mall in Lucknow on Saturday. (HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 08, 2025 10:29 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

KGMU faculty to extend work hours for better pay

“We have unanimously agreed to work eight-hour shifts instead of six-hour days. Now, it is up to the government and KGMU administration to consider our demands and bring us on par with SGPGI faculty,” said Dr KK Singh, a member of the Teachers’ Union.

The Teachers’ Union is pushing for increased salaries, higher conference allowances, an increase in earned leaves from 10 to 14 annually (Sourced)

Published on Feb 08, 2025 10:24 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Mahakumbh: Heavy devotee influx chokes city roads, bathing ghats

Devotee influx at Mahakumbh caused severe traffic jams; over 1.32 crore bathed by day's end, with total pilgrim count expected to exceed 50 crore.

Heavy traffic led to choking of city roads on Saturday. (HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 08, 2025 10:24 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

66k Hindus saved from conversion in 6 months last year: VHP report

The report presented at VHP’s Central Board of Trustees meeting at Mahakumbh also claimed ‘Ghar Wapsi’ of 19,000 Hindus during the said period

VHP’s Central Board of Trustees meeting underway in Parishad’s camp in Sector 18 of Mahakumbh Nagar on Feb 8. (Sourced)

Published on Feb 09, 2025 05:02 AM IST

ByKenneth John, Mahakumbh Nagar (prayagraj)

Pet license revenue drops; LMC eyes stricter checks

In 2022-23, LMC had issued around 8,200 pet licenses, generating substantial revenue. However, pet shop owners claim a steady decline in pet sales over the past two years has impacted registrations, with fewer people adopting pets.

According to an LMC official Abhinav Verma, approximately 4,768 pet licenses have been issued so far in 2024-25 (Sourced)

Published on Feb 08, 2025 10:17 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

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As part of the protest, HCBA has announced a boycott of the oath-taking ceremony of Justice Yashwant Varma, who has been transferred from the Delhi high court to the Allahabad high court.

Principal secretary, urban development department, Amrit Abhijat said in view of the festivity like Navratri, it’s time to respect the sensibility of the people in general

Several occupied houses linked to a land forgery scam raise concerns about LDA's enforcement, as investigations reveal over 70 dubious plots in Lucknow.

The injured have been admitted to a private hospital. All the devotees involved in the accident are residents of Bhavnagar, Gujarat, police said.

A police official said two pistols, a revolver and four live cartridges were recovered from the accused who were intercepted near Lok Bandhu intersection.

The authority said it allotted 296 acres to investors for industrial units, which generated 10,000 jobs

CM Yogi Adityanath urges officials to finalize land acquisition and compensation by March 15, emphasizing timely project completion to boost revenue and jobs.

A case has been registered against four accused from the same village after the girls’ father alleged abduction and murder in his complaint to the police.

The central leadership of the AAP has planned to carry out such drives once a month across the state

Despite multiple GOs mandating officers to respond to public representatives' calls, complaints persist, prompting potential disciplinary actions from the state government.

Uttar Pradesh has had acting DGPs for the past 34 months; reminder letter to state govt last week asks to share the proposal sent to UPSC in connection with the empanelment committee meeting convened by the Commission for appointment of the head of the state police force

U.P. Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak highlights the Mahakumbh's unity, sanitation success, and cultural richness, praising PM Modi's leadership in progress.

Allahabad HC grants Mohanlalganj MP RK Chaudhary until March 17 to respond to a petition challenging his election for violating election laws.

The woman, identified as Ananya Sahni from Moodadev Tehri village in Varanasi, was found dead in a suitcase near Wajidpur Tiraha under the Kotwali police station area on February 24. Investigation led to the arrest of Vishal Sahni, a resident of the same village, on Saturday.

Of the 24,54,536 students registered for these exams, 18,52,425 took the first shift, and 4,20,436 appeared in the second. However, 1,81,675 students remained absent, with 1,54,755 missing the first shift and 26,920 absent in the second.

Facade lighting, water laser show at Kaali Ghat to continue, riverfront area around Boat Club to be developed till 2031

Salaries at Gorakhpur's Jatayu Conservation and Breeding Centre for Asian King Vultures are stalled for nearly a year due to delayed funds of ₹67 lakh.

Chand, a carpenter from Alhaipur village in Moradabad’s Dilari police station area, was married to Mehnaj, a resident of Qureshi Mohalla. The couple lived in a rented house in Islamnagar, while their six children stayed with Chand’s parents in the village.

The city has been divided into eight operational zones, with e-rickshaws required to stop only at approved halts. Authorities will use a coding system to monitor movement, and violators operating beyond assigned zones will face strict penalties.

He alleged the SP harbours the most criminals, mafias, and anarchists, and if they were expelled, the party would collapse and become “Samaptwadi” (finished party)

On the first day, the commission recorded statements from officials and other employees of the local administration, police and the health department.

The 13 institutes selected under the centre of excellence include Aligarh, Muzaffarnagar, Agra, Kushinagar, Lucknow, Varanasi, Jaunpur, Meerut, Moradabad, Barabanki, Gorakhpur, Kanpur Dehat and Prayagraj

The delay occurred because chief guest deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak, was unavailable due to official outstation travel and could not attend the inauguration on the original date.

Nearly 2,500 youths present at the event, held in Sector Nine of Tent City, were educated on these issues through stand-up comedy, musical presentations, and motivational talks.

Saharaganj Mall hosted 'Dil ki Baat Dil se' with pianist Vaishnavi Sharma, featuring romantic tunes and a heart backdrop for photos. A fashion show is planned for February 14.

“We have unanimously agreed to work eight-hour shifts instead of six-hour days. Now, it is up to the government and KGMU administration to consider our demands and bring us on par with SGPGI faculty,” said Dr KK Singh, a member of the Teachers’ Union.

Devotee influx at Mahakumbh caused severe traffic jams; over 1.32 crore bathed by day's end, with total pilgrim count expected to exceed 50 crore.

The report presented at VHP’s Central Board of Trustees meeting at Mahakumbh also claimed ‘Ghar Wapsi’ of 19,000 Hindus during the said period

In 2022-23, LMC had issued around 8,200 pet licenses, generating substantial revenue. However, pet shop owners claim a steady decline in pet sales over the past two years has impacted registrations, with fewer people adopting pets.

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