News for 'Hazratganj'

Kanika Kapoor booked for negligence over COVID

Kanika Kapoor booked for negligence over COVID

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

"An FIR was lodged at the Sarojini Nagar police station under IPC Sections 269 (negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life), 270 (malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life), 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant)," he said.

Karnataka IAS officer found dead in Lucknow

Karnataka IAS officer found dead in Lucknow

Rediff.com17 May 2017

inspector said a preliminary examination confirmed an injury on his chin while no other injury is visible.

Christmas celebrated with fervour after 2 yrs of subdued festivities

Christmas celebrated with fervour after 2 yrs of subdued festivities

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

After two years of muted festivities due to COVID-19, crowds thronged churches across the country this Christmas on Sunday for special prayers as people celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ.

Outrage over poster of documentary 'Kaali', filmmaker booked in Delhi, UP

Outrage over poster of documentary 'Kaali', filmmaker booked in Delhi, UP

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

The Delhi Police and the Uttar Pradesh police have filed separate first information reports (FIRs) against filmmaker Leena Manimekalai over a controversial poster of her documentary Kaali even as the Indian government urged Canadian authorities to take down all the 'provocative material' in the film.

Wife, her lover arrested for UP Hindu outfit leader's murder

Wife, her lover arrested for UP Hindu outfit leader's murder

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Ranjeet Bachchan, 40, who had founded the little known Vishwa Hindu Mahasabha, was allegedly killed because he was "delaying" the proceedings to divorce his wife Smriti Srivastava, who wanted to marry Deepender.

Kanpur violence: Over 800 booked, 24 arrested

Kanpur violence: Over 800 booked, 24 arrested

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

At least 40 people, including 20 police personnel, were injured during the clashes, the police said on Saturday.

Allahabad HC grants bail to journalist Prashant Kanojia

Allahabad HC grants bail to journalist Prashant Kanojia

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Kanojia was arrested for allegedly sharing an objectionable social media post on Ram Temple.

Court orders FIR against Mulayam for allegedly having threatened IG

Court orders FIR against Mulayam for allegedly having threatened IG

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Section 156(3) IPC empowers a magistrate to direct police to file an FIR.

5 labourers killed as car crashes into night shelter

5 labourers killed as car crashes into night shelter

Rediff.com8 Jan 2017

The two occupants of the car -- Ayush Kumar Rawat, son of a former Samajwadi Party MLA, and Nikhil Arora were allegedly drunk and have been arrested, police said.

SC to hear plea challenging UP scribe's arrest over remarks on Yogi

SC to hear plea challenging UP scribe's arrest over remarks on Yogi

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

The journalist's wife Jageesha Arora has filed a habeas corpus (bring the person) petition challenging the arrest of Kanojia.

Yogi Adityanath takes cops by surprise, inspects police station

Yogi Adityanath takes cops by surprise, inspects police station

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday paid a surprise visit to the Hazratganj Police Station to check the general preparedness.

COVID-19: India records 12,194 new cases

COVID-19: India records 12,194 new cases

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,06,11,731 which translates to a national COVID-19 recovery rate of 97.31 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.43 per cent.

FIR against Urdu Poet Munawwar Rana for remarks on France killings

FIR against Urdu Poet Munawwar Rana for remarks on France killings

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Rana said the comments were misconstrued and it was made in the context of India.

Hindu outfit leader shot dead in Lucknow; 4 cops suspended

Hindu outfit leader shot dead in Lucknow; 4 cops suspended

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

The officer said UP unit chief of Antarrashtriya Hindu Mahasabha, Ranjeet Bachchan, died on the spot after being hit by a bullet

Activist Sadaf Jafar held for CAA protest granted bail

Activist Sadaf Jafar held for CAA protest granted bail

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

The court of Additional Sessions Judge SS Pandey asked the accused to furnish two sureties of Rs 50,000 each and personal bonds of an equal amount. The judge had reserved his orders on the bail applications of Jafar, Darapuri and the other accused on Friday, after hearing the individual pleas as well as the submissions of the government lawyer.

'He pulled me by my hair and hit me in my stomach'

'He pulled me by my hair and hit me in my stomach'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

'Around 10 pm, a senior police officer from Hazratganj police station came and started abusing me with the choicest words...' 'He said he will ensure that I rot in jail all my life.' 'This police officer then told a lady constable to slap me.' 'She did that, but he was not happy with the force of the slap.' 'He got up, pulled me by my hair and hit me in my stomach and knees.' 'He was abusing me as a bastard non-stop.'

FIR against Tandav director, Amazon India head of content

FIR against Tandav director, Amazon India head of content

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

It also alleged that the person occupying the high post of Prime Minister of India has been portrayed in a very belittling manner besides there are scenes in which castes have been presented as low and high and women in an insulting manner.

Tandav row: HC denies anticipatory bail to Amazon Prime exec

Tandav row: HC denies anticipatory bail to Amazon Prime exec

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

The petitioner's plea was that the web series was a work of fiction. There was no intention of the applicant to outrage the religious feeling of any community.

IPS officer claims Mulayam threatened him, cops refuse to file FIR

IPS officer claims Mulayam threatened him, cops refuse to file FIR

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Lucknow's Hazratganj police station on Saturday refused to register an FIR by IPS officer Amitabh Thakur, who was allegedly threatened by Samajwadi Party supremo and former chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav.

Tandav makers apologise, say no intent to hurt sentiments

Tandav makers apologise, say no intent to hurt sentiments

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'The cast and crew of Tandav unconditionally apologise if it has unintentionally hurt anybody's sentiments.'

UP police rejects IPS officer's plea for FIR against Mulayam

UP police rejects IPS officer's plea for FIR against Mulayam

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Following this, Thakur on Friday said he would now move the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court for justice.

Cops say didn't manhandle Priyanka; complaint filed in NHRC

Cops say didn't manhandle Priyanka; complaint filed in NHRC

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

A high-voltage drama unfolded in Lucknow yesterday as Priyanka alleged she was manhandled by cops who grabbed her by the neck and pushed her when she resisted their attempts to stop her from visiting the residence of an ex-IPS officer arrested for anti-CAA protests.

Stricter lockdown on weekends in UP

Stricter lockdown on weekends in UP

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

The decision has come amid a spike in the number of infection cases, which had crossed 35,000 on Saturday.

MP Governor Lalji Tandon passes away at 85

MP Governor Lalji Tandon passes away at 85

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The 85-year-old was admitted to the hospital on June 11 with breathing problems, fever and difficulty in urination.

Smartphones costing Rs 35,000+ grow 91%

Smartphones costing Rs 35,000+ grow 91%

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

E-learning and work from home have forced a section of feature phones users to shift to smartphones.

Sweets, paan, gutka: UP COVID-19 helpline gets bizarre requests

Sweets, paan, gutka: UP COVID-19 helpline gets bizarre requests

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Uttar Pradesh's police helpline recently got a strange call when an elderly person made an 'urgent request' for rasogullas. The cop who answered the phone thought it was a prank. But when a volunteer delivered the sweets in Lucknow's Hazratganj, it was found that the man in his 80s really needed them.

Bharat bandh: SP, BJP workers disrupt rail traffic

Bharat bandh: SP, BJP workers disrupt rail traffic

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

Samajwadi Party workers on Thursday held demonstrations in some parts of Uttar Pradesh and stopped a train in Allahabad in support of the bandh against Foreign Direct Investment in retail and hike in diesel prices.

FIR against Mayawati's aide Shashank Shekhar Singh

FIR against Mayawati's aide Shashank Shekhar Singh

Rediff.com26 May 2012

An FIR has been lodged against former cabinet secretary Shashank Shekhar Singh, senior IAS officer Navneet Sehgal and two others for allegedly threatening a litigant in the Taj corridor case. "The FIR was lodged with the Hazratganj police station against former cabinet secretary Shashank Shekhar Singh, Navneet Sehgal, founder of Amity University Ashok Chauhan and former MLA Ajay Pratap Singh alias Lalla Bhaiya on a complaint filed by Anupama Singh," said an officer.

Protest against UP ministers, MP at Unnao rape victim's village

Protest against UP ministers, MP at Unnao rape victim's village

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

The sloganeering continued for 15 minutes. Police used force to drive away the protesters after which the two ministers and the MP were taken to the victim's home, villagers said.

'We challenge Mr Bachchan, and he challenges us'

'We challenge Mr Bachchan, and he challenges us'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'There were initial hiccups with Ayushmann as Mr Bachchan has an aura; he isn't called a legend for anything.'

Mulayam's show stuns Maya; paralyses Lucknow

Mulayam's show stuns Maya; paralyses Lucknow

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

The Uttar Pradesh police have arrested Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, who was leading a protest in Lucknow against price rise.The police also baton charged the Samajwadi supporters, who had turned up in large numbers to accompany their chief.

Munnabhai bowls Lucknow over

Munnabhai bowls Lucknow over

Rediff.com17 Jan 2009

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt arrived in Lucknow on Saturday to a hero's welcome by thousands, who hailed him as the Samajwadi Party nominee for the prestigious Lucknow Lok Sabha seat.

Drunk driving: SP MLA's son crushes 3 to death

Drunk driving: SP MLA's son crushes 3 to death

Rediff.com26 Apr 2008

Senior Superintendent of Police, Lucknow, Akhil Kumar said the speeding Safari was being driven by 20-year-old Kashif Abbas, son of SP MLA from Gazipur Sadab Fatima. Kumar said three people have been killed in the incident while seven others have been admitted to the Trauma Centre with serious injuries.

Allahabad: HC stays Raja Bhaiya's arrest

Allahabad: HC stays Raja Bhaiya's arrest

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

An FIR was registered at Hazratganj police station on December 29, 2007, charging the minister in the previous Samajwadi Party government with securing three arms licences by showing his Lucknow address and hiding the one in his native Pratapgarh.In his affidavit, the MLA stated that he was not involved in any criminal cases, but the police said that 41 cases were registered against him.

EC's FIR charges BJP with creating communal hatred

EC's FIR charges BJP with creating communal hatred

Rediff.com6 Apr 2007

The FIRs were filed under different sections of the Indian Penal Code and Representation of People's Act

Yogi govt puts up banners with info of anti-CAA protesters

Yogi govt puts up banners with info of anti-CAA protesters

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

The banners came up at major road crossings in Lucknow late on Thursday night on the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, an official said. They bear photographs, names and addresses of those accused of vandalism during protests in December against the CAA.

Lucknow: BSP MP arrested

Lucknow: BSP MP arrested

Rediff.com30 May 2007

A case has been registered against Yadav, the MP from Machlishahar in neighbouring Jaunpur district, his son and some supporters after they allegedly razed some houses and shops.

Credit card fraud: Police to file FIR against Chanda Kochhar

Credit card fraud: Police to file FIR against Chanda Kochhar

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

A local court in Lucknow has directed the police to lodge an FIR against ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar and head of card operations Vinay Valse in connection with allegations of cheating and fraud over online shopping through credit card.

Journalists, activists march against arrest of scribes

Journalists, activists march against arrest of scribes

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

They demanded the immediate release of Kanojia, Anuj Shukla, who is the editor of Noida-based TV channel Nation Live, and its head Ishika Singh

Dawood aide held in Lucknow

Dawood aide held in Lucknow

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

Dawood aide held in Lucknow