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Class 4 employee does post-mortem

The lid seems to have finally blown off in the health sector in Uttar Pradesh and after the expose on sweepers stitching up wounds in Bulandshahr, yet another such incident, this one, more bizarre, ha

SP, BSP slip into LS poll mode

The Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party have started preparations for the Lok Sabha elections.

Heavy rains make rivers swell up in U.P.

Torrential rains in various parts of Uttar Pradesh have not only thrown normal life out of gear but have also led to swelling of major rivers in the state.

UP CM holds back 150 post nominations

It has been over three-and-a-half months since the Samajwadi Party came to power in Uttar Pradesh but chief minister Akhilesh Yadav continues to hold back nominations to over 150 posts, including that of chairpersons of various corporations, commissions and boards.

Akhilesh to change Maya names for 6 UP districts

What is in a name? A lot, if you look at politics in Uttar Pradesh.
The state’s Samajwadi Party government has decided to restore the original names of six districts created by former chief minister Mayawati between 2007 and 2011.

Over 1,000 Varanasi kids said to get a Parliament

In a new initiative, over a thousand children in Varanasi have decided to form a Parliament of their own and take up issues concerning them.

The Parliament will provide a platform for issues concern

Akhilesh U-turn on MLAs’ cars

Stung by unexpected criticism from the Opposition, UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday withdrew his decision to allow state legislators to purchase four-wheelers worth up to Rs 20 lakhs out of their local area development funds.

UP development funds to buy MLAs `20 lakh cars

In a move termed “controversial and retrograde”, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav told the Assembly on Tuesday that legislators can use Rs 20 lakhs from their constituency development fund to buy personal vehicles.

Pranab meets Mulayam, Maya in UP

UPA presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee arrived here in Lucknow on Tuesday to a warm and rousing reception.

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