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Why Sisters and Brothers of This UP Village Stay Away from ‘Evil’ Festival of Raksha Bandhan
3Aug By moderatorNo Comments
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Why Sisters and Brothers of This UP Village Stay Away from ‘Evil’ Festival of Raksha Bandhan

Representative image / News18 Kannada. Residents of Bhikhampur Jagat Purwa village in UP believe if Raksha Bandhan is celebrated, evil might befall them. Many untoward events have occurred in the past warning them to stay away from this festival. IANS Last Updated: August 3, 2020, 11:29 AM IST Raksha Bandhan is the festival that celebrates the love between brothers and sisters and protection of the latter by former from any evil. But in an Uttar Pradesh village in Gonda district, no one likes the festival.No one in the Bhikhampur Jagat Purwa village of Dumariadih gets excited about Rakhi or even utter the name of the festival.They believ...
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UP Man Stands at a Spot for Seven Hours After Cobra Crawls up His Jeans in Sleep
1Aug By moderatorNo Comments
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UP Man Stands at a Spot for Seven Hours After Cobra Crawls up His Jeans in Sleep

An Uttar Pradesh man stood at one place for seven hours after a cobra crawled into his pants. A Uttar Pradesh man stood at one place while taking the support of a pole for seven hours after a cobra crawled into his pants. Trending Desk Last Updated: August 1, 2020, 4:34 PM IST In a spine chilling incident, a cobra made its way to a man’s pants while he was sleeping. After coming to know about the situation he kept standing for seven hours so that the snake could be retrieved. Fortunately enough, the poisonous reptile did not bite the man.According to a report published in Times Now, ...
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Human Clinical Trial Of COVID-19 Vaccine “Covaxin” Begins At UP Hospital
31Jul By moderatorNo Comments
India

Human Clinical Trial Of COVID-19 Vaccine “Covaxin” Begins At UP Hospital

The hospital is experienced in vaccine trials of typhoid and Japanese Encephalitis. (Representational)Gorakhpur: The human clinical trial of indigenously developed Covaxin, a possible vaccine against coronavirus, began at a hospital, officials said on Friday.The trial began on Thursday evening at Rana Hospital and Trauma Centre, which is among the 12 institutes selected for clinical trials of the vaccine, officials said."The trials began under the supervision of physician Dr Ajit Pratap Singh and gynaecologist and obstetrician Dr Sona Ghosh and the vaccine has been administered to 9 volunteers so far," Chief Administrative Officer of the hospital, Venketesh Chaturvedi said.The hospital is already experienced in vaccine trials of typhoid and Japanese Encephalitis."On Wednesday, we receiv...
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“Jungle Raj Growing In UP”: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Slams UP Government
28Jul By moderatorNo Comments
India

“Jungle Raj Growing In UP”: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Slams UP Government

Has the UP chief stopped watching the news, Priyanka Gandhi said (File)Lucknow: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Monday attacked the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh over the issue of rising crime, alleging "jungle raj" was growing in the state, but no action was being taken apart from some transfers.The Congress general secretary has been attacking the Uttar Pradesh government over law and order and has slammed the state government over the Vikas Dubey incident as well as the killing of Ghaziabad-based journalist Vikram Joshi, who was shot in the head by some assailants."Has the UP chief stopped watching the news? Do these reports not go before the people sitting in the Home Department?" Priyanka Gandhi said in a tweet in Hindi."New records of gunda raj are being set in...
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Uttar Pradesh Allows Shopping Malls To Sell Liquor From August 25
25Jul By moderatorNo Comments
India

Uttar Pradesh Allows Shopping Malls To Sell Liquor From August 25

The outlets in the shopping malls won't be allowed to serve alcohol in their premises (Representational)New Delhi: Shopping malls in Uttar Pradesh will be allowed to apply for licenses to sell international and premium brands of alcohol from July 27, the state government said in a statement. Imported liquor will be available at malls from August 25, it said.Imported foreign liquor, Indian scotch, all brands of brandy, gin, wine, vodka and rum, priced above Rs 700, will be available at malls along with beer that cost Rs 160 or more, the order said.The annual license fee has been fixed at Rs 12 lakh and can be obtained by any individual, company, firm or society, it said.These shops will be allowed operate from 10 am to 9 pm and customers can enter the outlets and choose the brands from t...
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SCERT sends plan to govt for 25% cut in syllabus – Times of India
24Jul By moderatorNo Comments
Career and Education

SCERT sends plan to govt for 25% cut in syllabus – Times of India

PUNE: The State Council of Education Research and Training on Wednesday sent a proposal to cut around 25% of the school syllabus to the education ministry for final approval. SCERT director Dinkar Patil said once it is approved, the changes would be uploaded on their website. “We had set up a subject-wise committee to suggest modifications in the syllabus due to a truncated academic year in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Proper care has been taken not to exclude topics which are important in terms of common entrance tests and other such examinations. Once the state approves the changes, instructions would also be given to teachers to consider them,” Patil said. Cutting down the syllabus does not necessarily mean that some topics will be omitted. Some parts would be given for stude...
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Soldier’s Father Allegedly Killed By Neighbours Over Damage In Wall: Cops
23Jul By moderatorNo Comments
India

Soldier’s Father Allegedly Killed By Neighbours Over Damage In Wall: Cops

Surya Prakash alleged the neighbours killed his father when he was not at home. (Representational)Amethi: Father of an Army soldier was killed allegedly by neighbours over a fight regarding damage in the wall of the adjoining houses, police said on Tuesday.According to police, the incident happened at Shukulpur Village under Sangrampur police station of Amethi district on Tuesday evening."Surya Prakash Mishra, son of Rajendra Mishra said that his father was killed by neighbours over a fight regarding damage in the wall of the adjoining houses. He was injured when neighbours attacked him but died when he was brought to Community Health Centre (CHC)," Amethi SP Khyati Garg said while speaking to reporters."We are investigating the matter and will take strong action," she added.Dr Alok Tri...
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Yogi Adityanath Urges People To Install Rainwater Harvesting System In UP
23Jul By moderatorNo Comments
India

Yogi Adityanath Urges People To Install Rainwater Harvesting System In UP

Rooftop rainwater harvesting has been made mandatory for all the government buildings: Yogi AdityanathLucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday appealed to people to install rainwater harvesting system on their buildings as a long-term solution to problems related to groundwater, according to a statement."In the last 3-4 decades, owing to excessive exploitation of groundwater, there have been abnormalities in rural and urban areas. Of the 823 development blocks, groundwater level in 287 development blocks have shown a decline of 20 cm per year," he said.The availability of groundwater in the state has been continuously decreasing, and pressure on water resources is worrisome, he said."Public partnership is very essential for conservation of groundwater. And, it ...
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Horrifying Video Shows UP Men Torturing Monkey with Sticks, Smearing it with Paint
19Jul By moderatorNo Comments
Business

Horrifying Video Shows UP Men Torturing Monkey with Sticks, Smearing it with Paint

Image for representation. Credits: Reuters. In the video, the men can be seen pinning down the monkey with sticks and poking the poor animal before pouring black paint over it. News18.com Last Updated: July 19, 2020, 12:05 PM IST In a video that has gone viral on social media, men from Uttar Pradesh have been spotted torturing a monkey with sticks and paint. In the video, the men, who are from Pilibhit according to reports, can be seen pinning down the monkey with sticks and poking the poor animal before pouring black paint over it. Towards the end, the rope which has been used to trap the monkey is released. The...
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COVID-19: 31.6 Lakh People In Quarantine Across India, UP Has Highest Number
17Jul By moderatorNo Comments
India

COVID-19: 31.6 Lakh People In Quarantine Across India, UP Has Highest Number

A total of 31.6 lakh people are currently in institutional and home quarantine across India (File)New Delhi: A whopping 31.6 lakh people are currently in quarantine across the country as authorities made concerted efforts to check the spread of the novel coronavirus which has infected over 10 lakh people so far, officials said on Friday.Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of people in quarantine among states, followed by Maharashtra, they said.According to the latest available official estimate, more than 11 lakh people are in quarantine in Uttar Pradesh, 7.27 lakh in Maharashtra, 3.25 lakh in Gujarat and 2.4 lakh in Odisha.A total of 31.6 lakh people are currently in institutional and home quarantine across India, a Union Home Ministry official told PTI.Suspected COVID-19 patients, as...
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