BHU eve-teasing row: Campus remains tense, 7 injured in lathicharge

Varanasi, Sep 25 (IBNS): The Benaras Hindu University campus remained tensed on Sunday night following a scuffle between agitators and police, reports said.

UP: FIR lodged against teacher for slapping standard three student

Lucknow, Sep 1 (IBNS): An FIR was lodged against a teacher in Uttar Pradesh after a video of her slapping a class three student went viral, reports aid.

Cabinet approves development of six laning of Chakeri-Allahabad section of NH-2 in UP

New Delhi, June 28 (IBNS): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for development of six laning of Chakeri-Allahabad section of National Highway (NH) - 2 in Uttar Pradesh.

UP jewellery shop robbery: CM orders probe after two jewellers die

Lucknow, May 16 (IBNS): A day after two jewellers were shot dead by armed robbers in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura, state Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday ordered the state police chief to investigate why there have been no arrests so far.

All Petrol Stations in UP to be re-assessed by a Team of State STF, W&M Department, Civil Supplies Department and OMCs says Petroleum Minister

New Delhi,May 1 (IBNS): Minister of State (I/C) for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Dharmendra Pradhan while addressing media today, congratulated the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force for unearthing the racket involved in short delivery of fuel at petrol stations in Lucknow.

Yogi Adityanath cuts public holidays in state

Lucknow, Apr 25 (IBNS): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday cancelled 15 public holidays in the state which mark anniversaries of eminent personalities.

PM Modi, Amit Shah direct MPs from UP not to create pressure on govt officials

New Delhi, Mar 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah directed all BJP MPs from the state of Uttar Pradesh not to create pressure on government officials in a meeting on Thursday, media reports said.

UP list of ministers: CM Yogi Adityanath to keep home ministry

Lucknow, Mar 22 (IBNS): Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik released the list of ministers of its state on Wednesday, which includes 22 cabinet ministers with Chief Minister Yodi Adityanath as the home minister, media reports said.

Gayatri Prajapati: Rape accused lawmaker arrested from Lucknow

Lucknow, Mar 15 (IBNS): Gayatri Prajapati, the Samajwadi Party minister accused of rape, has been arrested by police from Lucknow, reports said.

India will be free from casteism and appeasement from now onwards: Amit Shah

New Delhi, Mar 11 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Amit Shah said that India will be free from casteism and appeasement from now onwards, after the victory of his party in UP and Uttarakhand.

Exit polls: BJP to take over UP, U'khand, Goa; Cong and AAP in Punjab close call

New Delhi, Mar 9 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will emerge as the biggest winner in Uttar Pradesh but could fall short of the halfway mark, according to exit polls which also predicted a good show of Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab at the cost of the ruling Akali Dal-BJP alliance.

Voting begins in 51 UP seats

Lucknow, Feb 27 (IBNS): Voting is currently going on in 51 Assembly seats, which are spread across 11 districts, in Uttar Pradesh on Monday.

UP votes in third phase of assembly elections

Lucknow, Feb 19 (IBNS): Uttar Pradesh is undergoing the third phase of elections on Sunday as people are casting their votes for 69 assembly constituencies.

UP elections: PM Modi urges people to vote

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people of Uttar Pradesh to cast their votes as polling for the first phase of the Assembly polls commenced on Saturday.

Akhilesh Yadav's first poll campaign triggers controversy

Lucknow, Jan 24 (IBNS): With UP elections coming, state Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday commenced his campaign but waded into a fresh controversy, media reports said.