Will appoint Lokayukta as soon as possible: UP govt after SC rap

The Supreme Court on Monday rapped the Uttar Pradesh government for not appointing Lokayukta in the state despite its directions and ordered compliance by December 16, saying it seemed that......

Lokayukta's appointment: Akhilesh Yadav ignores governor, CJ

When the governor and chief justice objected to his choice, the UP chief minister just changed the law. Sharat Pradhan reports for Rediff.com Peeved at the objections raised both by Allahabad High......

UP guv rejects Akhilesh's Lokayukta recommendation

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav received a jolt on Tuesday when Governor Ram Naik finally rejected his recommendation for the appointment of the state’s Lokayukta. Maintaining his......

DA case: UP Govt orders vigilance probe against Siddiqui, wife

The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday ordered a vigilance probe against former Bahujan Samaj Party minister Naseemuddin Siddiqui and his wife in connection with a disproportionate assets case......