Articles by S Raju
The “five-day” promise by Naresh Tikait
The farmer leader put his union’s might behind the wrestlers' protests. On the fifth day, he’s pulled back from the agitation. Here’s a recount of what happened
Published on Jun 06, 2023 09:26 PM IST
S Raju
Weavers protest against power tariff hike in Meerut, take out march
Weavers in Uttar Pradesh protest against increased power tariffs which they say will affect trade and millions of workers. They marched to the district magistrate's office and handed over a memorandum of demands, threatening to march to Delhi if they are not resolved. The state government has raised tariffs for small machines to INR400 ($5.30) per month from INR65, and for larger machines to INR800 per month from INR130. The weavers say the new policy will ruin the trade and leave them on the brink of starvation.
Updated on Jun 05, 2023 07:36 PM IST
S Raju, Meerut
Case against SP MLA, others for hindering police work
MLA Atul Pradhan accused police of misbehaving and manhandling him and informed State assembly Speaker Satish Mahana about the matter. Pradhan said he would also register a complaint against misbehaviour of cops. The MLA also staged a dharna on the road. He was brought to police lines in Meerut and released thereafter.
Updated on Jun 03, 2023 07:57 PM IST
S Raju
Internet suspended in UP's Saharanpur amid tensions over Gurjars community rally
Police have also sealed the borders of Saharanpur to prevent entry of leaders and members of both communities from neighbouring districts.
Updated on May 30, 2023 07:36 AM IST
S Raju, Meerut/lucknow
CCSU starts online registration for graduate courses
University’s registrar Dhirendra Kumar said that the process of registration for graduate courses in the varsity campus and affiliated colleges has started but no last date for registration has been decided as yet.
Updated on May 20, 2023 04:58 PM IST
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Jayant launches ‘Samrasta Abhiyan’ from Baghpat
Expressing his satisfaction over success of party candidates in the civic elections in western UP, Jayant extended his gratitude to people and party workers for good performance. He reiterated that politics of hatred would not succeeded and people would extend their support to the RLD effort of spreading harmony.
Updated on May 19, 2023 11:33 PM IST
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RLD ‘Samrasta Abhiyan’ from today
RLD leader Jayant Chaudhary will participate in the ‘Samrasta Abhiyan’ and address gatherings or meet people in more than 100 villages. RLD general secretary Trilok Tyagi said that Jayant Chaudhary and other leaders would meet people of different castes, communities and religions to spread the message of harmony.
Updated on May 18, 2023 06:12 PM IST
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Meerut brawl: New video shows cricketers beating cops with slippers
Circle officer of Civil Lines area Arvind Chaurasia said that a new report had been sent to senior officials, incorporating facts on the basis of the new video. “Let the officials examine the new evidence and take decision,” he said. Earlier, two cops were accused of beating two Ranji cricket players and suspended.
Updated on May 17, 2023 05:14 PM IST
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Rejecting parties, Baghpat voters elect independents in all 6 Nagar Panchayats
A political expert said that parties ignored those candidates whom people wanted and gave tickets to others, so people voted against them to ensure victory of independent candidates
Updated on May 16, 2023 06:33 PM IST
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A first since 2013 riots: Muslim candidates win 6 of 10 civic bodies in Muzaffarnagar
Political experts and the winning candidates said the results indicated that politics of hate that emerged after the riots had now ended and communal harmony between Hindus and Muslims in the region was witnessing a revival.
Updated on May 15, 2023 07:15 PM IST
S Raju, Meerut
‘Division’ in Muslim votes helps BJP paint West U.P. saffron
This division of Muslim votes took place despite a nine-km-long roadshow of SP chief Akhilesh Yadav in the old Meerut city area.
Updated on May 13, 2023 10:46 PM IST
S Raju
U.P. civic polls: Independent candidate booked in Baraut for ‘misbehaving with cops’
An independent candidate in Baraut Nagar Palika Parishad election, Jitendra Kandera, has been charged with criminal intimidation and provoking breach of peace by Baraut Police. This comes after a video went viral on social media that showed a police officer using foul language against Kandera and taking him away during polling. Kandera denies the allegations and plans counter action after the vote count.
Updated on May 12, 2023 07:53 PM IST
S Raju, Meerut
U.P. civic polls 2nd phase: :Minor clashes, 54% turnout in Meerut
Initially, polling was slow but picked up in the afternoon and long queues were seen outside polling booths, especially in Muslim areas. Elaborate security arrangements were made to ensure fair and peaceful polling.
Updated on May 12, 2023 12:20 AM IST
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Court convicts 2 for gang rape during Muzaffarnagar riots
The Muslim woman was gang-raped by three men after putting a knife to the throat of her minor son and threatening her with dire consequences in the Phugana area.
Updated on May 10, 2023 02:32 PM IST
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UP court convicts two for gang rape during 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots
The woman, aged 26 at that time, alleged that three men had beaten her up and outraged her modesty during the riots and also holding her 3-month-old son hostage
Updated on May 10, 2023 04:34 AM IST
S Raju
Civic polls: Campaigning ends for second phase; candidates take out roadshows in Meerut
Meerut district magistrate Deepak Meena along with other officials inspected the preparations for dispatching polling parties to booths and directed the political parties not to campaign after the prescribed time limit.
Updated on May 09, 2023 08:13 PM IST
S Raju, Meeeut
Lucknow girl’s book to sensitise youth about ‘feathered guests’
The book was released by leading ornithologist Dr Asad Rahmani and Bharadwaj’s principal at City Montessori School, Gomtinagar, Abha Anant on April 24.
Updated on May 08, 2023 07:03 PM IST
S Raju, Meerut
Uttar Pradesh civic polls: Yogi Adityanath says SP-RLD alliance opportunistic, anarchist
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath says Uttar Pradesh has taken a great leap on the development front and established an identity of its own
Updated on May 05, 2023 10:53 PM IST
S Raju, Meerut
Khap leaders bat for wrestlers, to gather at Jantar Mantar tomorrow
Khap leaders condemn the way police allegedly treated wrestlers at Jantar Mantar on Wednesday night. They will also formulate a strategy for initiating future course of action in support of the wrestlers
Updated on May 06, 2023 12:19 AM IST
S Raju
Another gangster killedin encounter by UP police
The encounter took place on the day of polling for the first phase of the urban local body elections in the state, where chief minister Yogi Adityanath has indicated a hardline policy against gangsters
Updated on May 05, 2023 12:23 AM IST
S Raju, Meerut
Leopard on loose dodges rescue teams, injures two villagers
A leopard that has killed four people in the past week in Nageena, Bijnor, has evaded capture from rescue teams. The district forest officials have formed eight teams, but since the leopard has not been declared a man-eater, it cannot be hunted. Teams have only the options of tranquilising it or pushing it towards cages placed in the area. Initial examination of wounds on victims shows that gashes were not deep. Wildlife experts suggest deploying experts to track the animal instead of relying on untrained people.
Updated on Apr 28, 2023 05:55 PM IST
S Raju, Meerut
Leopard attacks: Bijnor district reports four deaths in a week
Arun Kumar, divisional forest officer (DFO), Bijnor, has forwarded his recommendation to the chief wildlife warden in Lucknow to declare the leopard a man eater and to grant permission for its hunt.
Updated on Apr 27, 2023 06:56 PM IST
S Raju, Meerut
Ex-minister, father-son duo clear Inter exam
Minister of state in Samajwadi Party government (2012-2017) Prabhudayal Valmiki,59, set an example for other less educated politicians by appearing in the exam of Intermediate (Class 12) and passed it with second division.
Updated on Apr 27, 2023 12:10 AM IST
S Raju
BSP ex-MLA to file defamation case against Saharanpur dist admin
Upset over the order of the city magistrate office of Saharanpur, Masood said the BJP was misusing the government machinery against him fearing defeat in the Saharanpur mayor election.
Updated on Apr 25, 2023 10:10 PM IST
S Raju, Meerut
Water sports pose fresh threat to Haiderpur Wetland
Haiderpur Wetlands is situated on the border of district Muzaffarnagar and Bijnor and it was declared a Ramsar site last year .
Updated on Apr 19, 2023 12:18 AM IST
S Raju
Haiderpur Wetlands: Bijnor dist admn plans water sports, raises hackles of forest dept
Kanhaiya Patel, divisional forest officer, Muzaffarnagar, raised objections on starting water sports in the core area of the wetlands
Updated on Apr 18, 2023 11:40 PM IST
S Raju, Meerut
Alcoholic man kills father, uncle & aunt for denying ‘liquor money’ in Baghpat
Sharing further details, SP Baghpat Arpit Vjayvargiva said that the accused, an alcoholic, strangulated three of his family members to death over liquor money.
Updated on Apr 12, 2023 07:57 PM IST
S Raju
Houses of Muslims set on fire after murder of Hindu man in Meerut: Police
“The situation is under control. A senior policeman is camping in the village with a police team,” said top police official.
Updated on Apr 11, 2023 12:21 AM IST
S Raju, Meerut
Caught on camera: Nursing student slaps female classmate in Moradabad, suspended
Taking cognisance of the incident, the university has suspended the two students involved in the incident.
Updated on Apr 10, 2023 08:58 PM IST
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SP leaders raise eyebrows over Jaiveer’s affinity with RSS
Party leaders are worried that rivals could make it an issue among Muslim voters to dent the Samajwadi Party during civic polls next month
Updated on Apr 10, 2023 08:56 PM IST
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