Take custody of Mukhtar Ansari by April 8: Punjab to UP govt

Mukhtar Ansari under strict surveillance in Banda jail

Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari has been kept in highly-secured isolation barrack in the District Jail Banda, the authorities are monitoring him 24*7 via CCTV. DG (Prisons) Anand Kumar is also personally monitoring the jail. The gangster-turned-politician was brought to District Jail Banda from Punjab's Ropar Jail on April 07 by Uttar Pradesh special security team.

UP Police arrives at Banda jail with Mukhtar Ansari

Uttar Pradesh Police has arrived at Banda jail with gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari on April 07. UP Police had gone to Punjab's Rupnagar jail on April 06 to take the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLA in its custody. On March 26th, the Supreme Court (SC) had ordered his transfer to UP jail and face trials there.

Covid update: India's new oxygen trains; 20 patients escape in Uttarakhand

From the Indian Railways planning new Oxygen Express trains, to 20 patients escaping from a care centre in Uttarakhand - here are the top news updates on the Covid-19 pandemic. The central government said that India became the fastest to inoculate 12.2 crore, a feat achieved in 92 days. Maharashtra, Delhi, Punjab, and Rajasthan saw record spikes in new cases. Watch the full video for the other updates on the spread of the Sars-CoV-2 coronavirus.

Punjab woman's bizarre petition 'Price Harry promised marriage' dismissed by court| Oneindia News

Social media users couldn’t be more amused after a petitioner moved Punjab and Haryana High Court, seeking legal action against UK’s Prince Harry for allegedly not fulfilling his promise to marry her. Prince Harry trended on the internet after the bizarre petition came up for hearing at the Punjab and Haryana High Court as the petitioner sought an arrest warrant against the Duke of Sussex. #PrinceHarry #Punjab #HarryPromisedMarriage

Uttar Pradesh Sunday lockdown: Strict vigil by cops at Delhi-Noida border

UP Police ensured strict implementation of Sunday lockdown at Noida-Delhi border. Cops were seen checking passes of vehicles as they crossed Noida-Delhi border. Uttar Pradesh has announced a lockdown every Sunday across the state till May 15. Shops, markets, offices will remain closed from Saturday 8pm till Monday 7am. Only essential services will be available. Public transports, including state transport buses, will run with a 50 % capacity. A fine of Rs 1000 for not wearing mask will be imposed on first-time offenders. Sunday lockdown was announced in order to curb the spread of Covid-19. Watch the full video for more.

COVID Curfew: Mumbai's Marine Drive deserted

Uttar Pradesh Police personnel are ensuring strict implementation of Sunday lockdown at Noida-Delhi border. Cops are checking passes of people as they commute through the border. UP government imposed complete Sunday lockdown from April 18. UP has 1,70,059 active cases of COVID-19.

Strict vigil by UP Police at Delhi-UP border amid Sunday lockdown

Uttar Pradesh Police personnel are ensuring strict implementation of Sunday lockdown at Noida-Delhi border. Cops are checking passes of people as they commute through the border. UP government imposed complete Sunday lockdown from April 18. UP has 1,70,059 active cases of COVID-19.

UP Police reaches Punjab's Rupnagar jail to take custody of Mukhtar Ansari

Uttar Pradesh Police reached Punjab's Rupnagar jail to take custody of gangster-turned politician Mukhtar Ansari on April 06. On March 26, Supreme Court ordered the transfer of the BSP MLA from Ropar Jail in Punjab to UP's Banda within 2 weeks. According to UP Police, around 52 cases have been registered against Ansari. Mau MLA has been lodged in a Ropar Jail in Punjab since January 2019 where he was named in an extortion case.

Yogi Adityanath in isolation, 9-day havan at Bagla Mukhi temple in Ujjain | Oneindia News

A nine day Yajna is going on at Bagla Mukhi temple in Ujjain MP. UP CM had tested positive on the 14th of April. CM Yogi said all activities of the state government are being conducted normally and urged those who came in contact with him in recent days to get themselves tested. #YogiAdityanath #Yogi #HavanForYogi

People of Vantangia villages vote for first time in panchayat polls

The residents of Vantangia villages, for the first time are casting their vote for the Uttar Pradesh Panchayat polls which commenced from April 15. These villages were declared revenue village by CM Yogi Adityanath in 2018. Polling of first phase will take place in 18 districts.

Yogi Adityanath, Akhilesh Yadav test positive for Covid-19

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday. Taking to Twitter, Adityanath said he is in self-isolation and doing tasks virtually. On Tuesday, the CM isolated himself after some staffers in his office tested positive. Development comes shortly after the UP CM wrapped up his campaign for Bengal polls. Adityanath took the first jab of COVID-19 vaccine on April 05 at a Civil Hospital in Lucknow. Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has tested positive for coronavirus. Yadav had recently visited Haridwar where Kumbh Mela is underway & met religious leaders. Uttar Pradesh urban development minister Ashutosh Tandon has also tested positive. UP govt has already announced restrictions on gatherings of people in view of Covid. Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday reported highest-ever single-day spike of 18,021 cases and 85 deaths. Adityanath govt has also imposed a night curfew in districts with over 500 active cases.

President Kovind, PM Modi & others pay tribute to BR Ambedkar on his 130th birth anniversary

President Kovind, PM Modi paid homage to BR Ambedkar on his 130th birth anniversary. PM Modi paid his tribute to Ambedkar while addressing the Association of Indian Universities. He also took to twitter saying Ambedkar gave a strong foundation to independent India. VP Venkaiah Naidu paid floral tribute to Ambedkar at his residence in Delhi. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also paid tribute to the Father of Indian Constitution. BSP supremo Mayawati remembered Ambedkar's legacy on his birth anniversary. DMK chief MK Stalin paid a floral tribute to BR Ambedkar at Koyambedu in Chennai. Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was born on 14 April, 1891 in Mhow of Madhya Pradesh. Termed as the father of Indian constitution, he always worked for the welfare of deprived people. Ambedkar was conferred with Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 1990.

Mayawati receives 1st dose of COVID vaccine

BSP chief Mayawati received her first jab of COVID-19 vaccine on March 13 at a private hospital in Lucknow. Mayawati appealed to the Centre and state government to provide free vaccine to the poor. She further urged people to follow the COVID protocols and get vaccinated.