Correspondent The Indian Express Reports on civic issues and the Aam Aadmi Party.
November 20, 2017 05:42 IST
Municipal corporation elections will be held in Mathura-Vrindavan and Ayodhya for the first time.
Mon, Nov 20, 2017November 20, 2017 03:54 IST
With municipal elections taking place for the first time in two areas — Mathura-Vrindavan and Ayodhya — Adityanath’s spoke about his government’s efforts to uphold “Indian culture” and the “traditions of India”.
Mon, Nov 20, 2017November 20, 2017 02:02 IST
Police said the message on the wall next to the staircase in the building, where the body was dumped, read: “A burden on earth, I am mad”... “My name is Raji... I do what I wish to do, not me, my brain.”
Mon, Nov 20, 2017November 19, 2017 05:01 IST
"In the last seven months, we have given houses to 11 lakh people and we did not look at anyone’s caste or religion,” Yogi Adityanath said
Sun, Nov 19, 2017November 18, 2017 03:38 IST
On Thursday evening, bike-borne assailants fired at least 10 rounds at Shiv Kumar Yadav’s white Fortuner, killing him and his driver
Sat, Nov 18, 2017November 17, 2017 01:30 IST
Ahead of the assembly polls in the state this year, Yadav had changed his political affiliation from the Samajwadi Party to the BJP. While Yadav’s family hails from Behlolpur village in Gautam Buddh Nagar district, he lived in Ghaziabad.
Fri, Nov 17, 2017November 17, 2017 01:25 IST
Senior Superintendent of Police, Gautam Buddh Nagar, said: “The BJP leader, Shiv Kumar Yadav, was in the car along with his driver and a private gunner. Yadav and his driver, Balli (40), suffered multiple gunshot injuries and died enroute to Fortis Hospital."
Fri, Nov 17, 2017November 15, 2017 03:21 IST
It highlighted that the district office of the UP Pollution Control Board had on October 28 sent a notice to the builder, stating that during an inspection, it was noticed that arrangements such as water sprinklers and sheets to control dust emission were not present.
Wed, Nov 15, 2017November 13, 2017 02:12 IST
“Those found absent in three consecutive meetings without any valid reason will be removed from their post,” Delhi BJP president Tiwari said, adding it applies to everyone, including him.
Mon, Nov 13, 2017November 12, 2017 03:38 IST
Gopal Rai drew parallels between AAP's pre-poll “overconfidence in Punjab” to Congress’s attitude in Gujarat about its performance.
Sun, Nov 12, 2017November 11, 2017 05:43 IST
While AAP maintained that the “environment has not been a concern” for political parties, the BJP accused them of negligence and theatrics.
Sat, Nov 11, 2017November 11, 2017 05:15 IST
The decision was taken in a meeting on Friday of senior police officials of at least two districts, Yamuna Expressway Authority officials and Jaypee Group representatives.
Sat, Nov 11, 2017November 10, 2017 03:49 IST
As dense smog engulfed the national capital region and the level of pollutants increased, the Delhi government Wednesday ordered a four-fold increase in parking fee.
Fri, Nov 10, 2017November 09, 2017 02:51 IST
On September 8 — hours before news of Kumar’s arrest reached his family in Ghamroj village — “two or three people” took his Aadhaar card, photos and voter ID card from the house, his family said.
Thu, Nov 09, 2017November 09, 2017 02:42 IST
While the Supreme Court had called the resolution “absolutely erroneous”, the bus conductor’s family, on Wednesday, asked if those lawyers would pass a similar resolution against the Class XI student accused.
Thu, Nov 09, 2017October 16, 2017 01:09 IST
Traffic snarls on DND began a year ago after the Allahabad High Court passed an order stating that the concessionaire, NTBCL, was no longer entitled to charge toll.
Mon, Oct 16, 2017October 15, 2017 03:26 IST
Sixty kilometres away from Dadri, Akhlaq’s younger son, Mohammad Danish, still awaits a government job which had been promised to him by then UP CM Akhilesh Yadav
Sun, Oct 15, 2017October 13, 2017 02:44 IST
A senior officer at Dasna Jail said, “They came to know about it after they saw the news on TV. They were in their respective barracks at the time. As the news came out, they were in tears and said justice has finally been served."
Fri, Oct 13, 2017October 11, 2017 01:10 IST
“In Shamli Hon CM has ordered an inquiry by the commissioner of Saharanpur and directed the DM and all local officers to provide all possible help to the affected children,” said Avanish Awasthi, principal secretary, Information department, UP.
Wed, Oct 11, 2017October 10, 2017 02:01 IST
City residents, too, appeared split on the court order. While a large section insisted that the ban would give a “cleaner future” to the children, others called the decision drastic, recalling how Diwali and bursting crackers go hand-in-hand.
Tue, Oct 10, 2017October 08, 2017 01:08 IST
The development comes days after the UGC’s Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) Director asked CWS if it could conduct the refresher course, provided “some resource persons were not invited”.
Sun, Oct 08, 2017October 06, 2017 03:50 IST
“Elimination of criminal in such an unlawful manner can never send a good message to a civilised society,” said NHRC in a statement.
Fri, Oct 06, 2017October 05, 2017 03:46 IST
In leaky bamboo house, youth’s family reflects on arrest for criticising PM, CM after cattle ate crops.
Thu, Oct 05, 2017October 04, 2017 01:33 IST
On October 7, Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari is expected to be part of the march in Kerala, while Shah will be a part of the rally in Delhi on October 8.
Wed, Oct 04, 2017October 02, 2017 06:00 IST
The incident, believed to be a 'show of strength' on the occasion of Dussehra, has led to tension in Masuri, which has a large population of Muslims and where communal clashes five years ago had led to six deaths.
Mon, Oct 02, 2017