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Ghaziabad: In a decisive crackdown against illegal encroachments, Mayor Sunita Dayal of Ghaziabad has reclaimed nearly ₹220 crore worth of municipal land across the city. The mayor personally supervised the surveying of the land in Bonja, Sihani, and Sudamapuri, ensuring prompt action against encroachers. The sudden operation created a stir in these areas, with municipal bulldozers demolishing unauthorized constructions. Bonja: Bulldozers Flatten Illegal Structures The inspection began at Patel Marg, Bonja, covering plots Khasra 282, 283, 284, 285, and 308—approximately four bighas of land valued at around ₹30 crore. The land had been illegally occupied for private businesses, car parking, vegetable cultivation, and stone-sand trading. Mayor Dayal emphasized that the municipal corpor...

Mathura: A deeply spiritual and heartfelt congregation took place at Shri Radha Keli Kunj Ashram when the revered ascetic Mahamandaleshwar Shri Shri 1008 Baba Kalidas Krishnanand Paramhans Maharaj paid a visit to Saint Premanand Maharaj. The meeting gained attention not only for the spiritual significance but also for Kalidas Maharaj’s appearance, adorned with several kilograms of Rudraksha malas. Upon arrival, Kalidas Maharaj lay directly on the ground to offer Dandavat pranam to Premanand Maharaj, who reciprocated the gesture warmly and embraced him with affection. Choosing simplicity over grandeur, Kalidas Maharaj sat on the ground rather than a chair and engaged in a long, profound discussion on spiritual matters. Presentation of Sacred Gifts Kalidas Maharaj presented Premanan...

Kanpur: A sudden fire broke out on the first floor of a hotel in Kanpur late last night, sending thick smoke billowing throughout the building. Several guests were trapped on the third and fourth floors, prompting a dramatic rescue operation by the fire department. Rescue Amid Chaos The incident occurred at Sarika Hotel in the Kahukothi area under the Kalkutganj police station. The fire reportedly started due to a short circuit in a storeroom on the first floor. Flames quickly spread to the second floor, while smoke engulfed the entire building. Two families, totaling 10 people, were trapped on the third and fourth floors. Four fire brigade vehicles and police teams rushed to the scene. Firefighters first brought the people on the fourth floor to safety and then managed to control...

Muradabad: Haji Mohammed Faheem Irfan, Samajwadi Party MLA from Bilari, Muradabad, is on a unique campaign to raise awareness about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Uttar Pradesh. Cycling through villages, he has been reaching out door-to-door to educate residents about SIR and guide them on submitting their forms before the December 9 deadline. Village Outreach on SIR During his campaign, MLA Faheem Irfan visited Shahpur village, starting from polling booths where he reviewed the progress of SIR forms with BLOs and BLAs. BLO KP Singh confirmed that all forms had been distributed and retrieval from voters was underway. The MLA personally cycled through homes, explaining the importance of the SIR process and urging residents to submit completed forms to BLOs. He also...

Kanpur: In a significant turn of events in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, the court has ordered the release of the woman allegedly involved in a high-profile “loot bride” case, Divyanshi Rathore, citing lack of credible evidence from the police. The police had claimed that Rs 8 crore were deposited in her accounts, but the court found the submissions insufficient and granted her bail on a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh. Court Highlights Gaps in Police Investigation The presiding court rejected the police request for a 14-day judicial remand, emphasizing that no solid or legally admissible evidence was presented against Divyanshi. The bench expressed displeasure over the investigation, underlining the need for impartiality and proper verification during the probe. Background of the Case Adi...