Saina reaches finals of Syed Modi

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 19:19

London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal reached her first finals in 15 months after the Indian ace packed off sixth seed Chinese Xuan Deng in a thrilling three-game women`s singles match of the Syed Modi International badminton tournament here Saturday.

UP CM launches 49 development schemes totalling Rs 568 cr

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 19:51

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav launched 49 developmental schemes totalling Rs 568 crore for Varanasi and Chandauli districts.

Chilly Wednesday in Uttar Pradesh as rain returns

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 10:16

Uttar Pradesh experienced a chilly Wednesday morning led by sporadic rain along with icy winds. The Met Office has forecast a cloudy day ahead.

Kejriwal`s aide Kumar Vishwas booked for hurting religious sentiments in Lucknow

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 13:54

A case has been lodged against poet-turned-leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Kumar Vishwas here, officials said Monday.

18 IPS officers transferred in UP

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 13:02

In second police reshuffle within two days, the Uttar Pradesh government has transferred 18 IPS officers including district chiefs, officials said here on Sunday.

Overnight rains add to winter chill in Uttar Pradesh

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 10:23

Heavy overnight rains that lashed parts of Uttar Pradesh added to the winter chill on Saturday.

HC asks UP Chief Secy to verify about 2 blocked news channels

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 14:50

The Allahabad High Court directed Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary to verify whether two news channels were blocked by cable operators on state government`s orders.

Ruslaan`s popularity travels offshore

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 20:52

Actor Ruslaan Mumtaz, the latest heartthrob on telly, is so popular that his fans come from far away places to meet him.

Four killed in UP due to intense cold

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 12:29

At least four people were killed in Uttar Pradesh due to intense cold as icy winds swept through most parts of the state and mercury dropped by several notches.

Congress, BJP have no future without BSP`s support: Mayawati

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 10:14

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Wednesday kick started her party`s campaign for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections by targeting her rivals, including the the incumbent Samajwadi Party government in Uttar Pradesh.

UP shivers as Lucknow records season`s coldest day

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 12:51

Uttar Pradesh continued to shiver in the intense cold, as the minimum temperature dropped to 5.6 degrees Celsius on Monday - the coldest day this winter.

UP Minister Narad Rai`s comments draws opposition ire

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 19:29

Opposition parties on Sunday launched a scathing attack on UP minister Narad Rai over his remarks on deaths in Muzaffarnagar relief camps, saying the SP government was insensitive to the plight of the people and demanded an action against him.