Tag: Uttar Pradesh

In a joint operation, Rajnandgaon Police and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized 41.195 kg of cannabis allegedly being transported from Odisha to Agra in Uttar Pradesh. The contraband, along with the vehicle used for transportation and a mobile phone, valued at a total of ₹28.65 lakh, was seized, while two suspects fled the scene.

Fourteen people arrested in Varanasi after alleged incident on the Ganga sparks nationwide debate; police probe underway amid viral videos and conflicting claims.

A candid statement by a Gen-Z girl from Prayagraj has gone viral on social media, emerging as a powerful symbol of perceived safety and confidence in Uttar Pradesh’s policing and governance. Her words have reignited a wider discussion on women’s security, zero-tolerance policies against crime, and the so-called “Yogi model” of governance.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced that singing the national song Vande Mataram will now be mandatory in all schools, colleges, and educational institutions across the state. The move, made during a massive ‘Ekta Yatra’ in Gorakhpur, aims to instill patriotism, unity, and cultural pride among students. Marking 150 years of the iconic song that played a pivotal role in India’s freedom struggle, the decision is being seen as a strong step to reinforce national identity and counter divisive tendencies.

In a landmark achievement for Indian infrastructure, the Ganga Expressway project in Uttar Pradesh has set two world records within 24 hours—completing 34.24 lane kilometers of bituminous concrete and installing 10 kilometers of Thrie beam crash barriers. Recognized by the Golden Book of World Records, Asia Book of Records, and India Book of Records, this feat showcases India's rapid infrastructure growth and engineering excellence.