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Lucknow: A video from the AC Three-Tier coach of the Amarnath Express has sparked controversy after a pet dog was seen travelling comfortably on a reserved berth, wrapped in blankets provided by the coach attendant. The incident, reported from Coach B-6 of train number 12587 Amarnath Express, has prompted the Indian Railways to initiate an inquiry. According to the complaint filed, the dog travelled from Gorakhpur to Lucknow on berth number 51, while berth number 55 was reserved for a passenger named Pushpa. The complainant alleges that despite objections from co-passengers, neither the TTE nor the coach staff intervened to remove the dog from the berth. Eyewitnesses claim the coach attendant even offered a blanket and bedsheet for the pet, making its “high-end travel” resemble a lux...

Mau, UP: A tragic road accident shook Mau district on Wednesday morning after a Uttar Pradesh Roadways bus collided with an e-rickshaw in the city area. The impact of the crash was so severe that three passengers lost their lives on the spot, while five others sustained serious injuries. According to initial information, the injured have been rushed to a nearby hospital, where they are undergoing treatment. Local police reached the scene immediately, secured the area and initiated an investigation into the cause of the accident. Eyewitnesses reported chaos at the spot as bystanders helped shift the injured to ambulances. Police said that all necessary legal formalities are being completed and further action will be taken based on the inquiry. This tragic incident has once again hi...

Meerut: A heartbreaking incident in Meerut’s Sharma Nagar, Saket, has left the police force and the local community in deep sorrow. Head Constable Vibhor Panwar, posted at Meerut Police Lines, was found burnt to death along with his bed late Tuesday night after a fire—believed to have started from a beedi—engulfed his room. By the time neighbours broke open the door, Vibhor’s body was almost completely reduced to a skeleton. Fire Suspected to Have Started from Beedi Vibhor Panwar, a resident of Nala village under Kairana tehsil of Shamli district and a 2011 batch recruit, had been living in the rented accommodation for the past two months. His roommate, Head Constable Satish, was away on leave for his daughter’s wedding. According to officials, Vibhor returned from home on Monday ...

Greater Noida, Nov 20, 2025: A major accident struck Nagla Hukum Singh village in Greater Noida on Wednesday when a three-storey under-construction house collapsed while shutters were being removed, killing one labourer and trapping several others under the debris. According to officials, more than 16 labourers and masons were working on the third floor around 11 a.m. when the entire structure suddenly crumbled. Rescue teams immediately rushed to the spot. SDM Abhay Singh, ADCP Sudhir Kumar, ACP Sarthak Sengar, police teams from multiple stations, and the fire brigade initiated the search and rescue operation. Eleven workers were pulled out alive and admitted to the hospital. After nearly three hours, the NDRF team also arrived and took charge of the operation. During the rescue effo...

Mathura: Nearly 11 months after the brutal murder of 70-year-old Sadhvi Chandramukhi Devi, also known as Chitra Dasi, the Mathura Police have finally solved the mystery behind her disappearance. The saint, who had been living alone in Vrindavan’s Goshala Nagar, was killed over a dispute involving just 50 square yards of land. After murdering her, the accused secretly burnt her body and later sold her house using forged documents. Six people, including the main accused Abhishek Sharma, have been arrested. Lived in Vrindavan for 35 YearsOriginally from Bihar, the Sadhvi had been living in Vrindavan for over three decades, performing bhajan and parikrama alone. She suddenly went missing on 21 December 2024. Her spiritual brother, Sant Ladli Das, filed a missing-person complaint after she f...

Noida: The long-awaited Bhangel Elevated Road in Noida has been opened to vehicular movement on a trial basis, marking a key milestone in regional connectivity. Engineers conducted detailed inspections to identify and address technical issues before allowing traffic. The six-lane elevated stretch now permits vehicles to travel at a maximum speed of 60 km/h. Authorities are preparing a comprehensive traffic management plan for entry and exit points on the elevated corridor, which will soon be shared with the police department. Plans are also underway to install CCTV cameras along the route. Additionally, noise barriers will be placed on both sides to ensure that nearby residents are not disturbed by traffic sound. Smoother Travel Between Noida, Greater Noida and SurajpurThe opening of...