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Allahabad High Court Converts 2014 PIL on Acid Sale Regulation into Suo Motu Case to Safeguard Public Interest
Prayagraj | December 18, 2025: The Allahabad High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of a public interest litigation (PIL) filed in 2014 concerning the regulation and restriction of acid sales in Uttar Pradesh, after the original petitioner expressed his unwillingness to continue pursuing the matter. The court’s move underscores the continuing importance of the issue and its impact on public safety. The original PIL was filed by Anubhav Verma seeking stricter regulation of acid sales, a measure...
Uttar Pradesh Plans Digital Libraries in Villages to Build Grassroots Learning and Exam Preparation Centres
Lucknow, December 18, 2025: In a major step towards strengthening rural education, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced an ambitious plan to set up digital libraries in gram panchayats across the state. The initiative aims to turn village institutions into local learning hubs and provide rural youth with easier access to quality educational resources, especially those preparing for competitive examinations. The project, launched under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, focuses...
Delhi Government Plans Major Revision of Agricultural Land Circle Rates After 17 Years, Prices May Rise Up to Eight Times
New Delhi | December 17, 2025 The Delhi government is preparing to sharply revise circle rates for agricultural land, with draft proposals suggesting an increase of up to eight times the existing rates in certain areas. If approved, this would mark the first revision of agricultural land circle rates in the Capital in 17 years and could significantly change land valuations across Delhi’s rural and semi-rural regions. Officials familiar with the proposal said the circle rate for agricultural...
JD(U) Leader Dhananjay Singh Reacts to Akhilesh Yadav’s ‘Codeine Bhaiya’ Remark, Urges Serious Approach on Cough Syrup Case
Lucknow | December 17, 2025 JD(U) leader Dhananjay Singh has responded strongly to Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav’s recent “Codeine Bhaiya” jibe, describing it as “laughable” and urging the former chief minister to address the ongoing codeine-based cough syrup case with seriousness and proper research. The remark by Yadav, referring cryptically to Singh as “Jaunpur ke codeine bhaiya” in a tweet drawing parallels with the crime thriller web series Mirzapur, sparked political...
Dense Fog Engulfs Uttar Pradesh, Taj Mahal Obscured and Ayodhya Pilgrim Footfall Drops
Lucknow | December 17, 2025 Dense fog and cold winter conditions disrupted life across Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, significantly affecting visibility and daily routines in several cities. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported visibility between 50 and 200 metres in many areas and warned that poor visibility is likely to continue across the state until Wednesday morning. In Agra, the fog shrouded the iconic Taj Mahal for several hours, leaving visitors disappointed. From the Taj View...
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