School Holiday For Holi 2026: Uttar Pradesh schools will be closed from March 2 to 4 for Holi holidays, while other states have yet to confirm holiday dates.
A 38-year-old man, Vijay Pal, who had been missing since Saturday afternoon, was found dead on Sunday morning inside a vegetarian biryani shop in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow, police said.
Concerns continue to mount over the safety of Indians stranded abroad amid tensions in the Middle East as tit-for-tat strikes continue with Iran on one side and US and Israel on the other.
As widespread destruction across West Asia dominates headlines after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's assassination in a US and Israeli joint operation, a small Indian village has quietly become part of the global narrative.
Travel vlogger compares Lucknow's clean streets and strong civic sense to Europe.
The Food Safety & Drug Administration, Uttar Pradesh, has taken major action to maintain food safety measures in the state ahead of Holi.
It was not just another regular day for a district judge in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district.
A driver in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida has been detained after allegedly attempting to flee a petrol station without payment, leading to a dramatic chase that ended with a motorcycle being dragged for several kilometres along a major highway.
Popular YouTuber Saleem Wastik, known for his public identification as an ex-Muslim and appearances on television panels, is in critical condition in a hospital after being stabbed multiple times in his home in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad.
Bank Holidays In March 2026: Many banks will be closed on various dates due to festivals, state-specific holidays, and regular Saturday closures.
The list of the top five states includes: Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Bihar.
A newly married couple in Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur district ended their marriage within hours of the wedding after the bride refused to begin her married life with the groom.
Celebration quickly turned into chaos as a nine-year-old boy was shot in the jaw in celebratory firing during a wedding procession in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr.
Food safety officials seized and disposed of over two tonnes (more than 2000 kg) of unsafe paneer, khoya, milk, spices, and other edible items in Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday shared his experience of travelling aboard Japan's advanced SCMAGLEV (Superconducting Maglev) high-speed train, saying the future of mobility "feels closer than ever".
In 3 days, the life of a woman from Bihar changed completely. First, she was a bride-to-be, then a bride, and finally, a victim shot at during her own wedding.
A massive political row has erupted over allegations of child abuse at an ashram of religious leader Avimukteshwarananda in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj
The video shows 50-year-old Shakir, a resident of Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor, returning home after work with his younger brother.
As per an official order, around 20 tasks were assigned to nearly 50 officials for BSNL Director Vivek Banzal's two day visit to Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.
Discover the best foods to eat in Vrindavan this Holi, from classic sweets to popular street favourites loved by locals.
One person died, and another was injured after a speeding car lost control and rammed a bystander in Uttar Pradesh's Basti. The incident was captured on camera and witnessed by the victim's family, who were present at the scene.
A man was shot dead outside his home in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida on Tuesday in the case of an old rivalry. The man, identified as 28-year-old Nikhil, was recently released from jail in the case of murder.
On the first day of his visit to Singapore, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday secured three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 6,650 crore with Universal Success Group.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said the Uttar Pradesh government has received investment proposals worth Rs 19,877 crore from Singapore companies for various industrial and digital infrastructure development projects in the state.
1. Support the most vulnerable families with Food Items/Unconditional Cash Transfer to ensure their survival during the days of maintaining ‘Physical Distance'.
2. Distribution of the ‘Safety Kit for Service Providers’ with Protective Gears/Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) among the frontline health workers and caregivers to protect them from infection. (N- 95 Masks, Hand Sanitisers, Gloves, Medical Aprons, Disposable Goggles, Handwashing Liquid).
3. Distribution of ‘Safety Kit for Community’ among the community members to help them protect from spread of the infection and installation of ‘Portable Hand Wash Stations’ at important places like Hospital, Panchayat, Health Centres, and at important places at community level also. (Hand Washing soaps, Liquid soaps, N- 95 Mask).
4. Help prevent the spread of COVID-19 among the vulnerable communities by creating awareness and sharing verified information about adopting prescribed protection measures through awareness vans, local media and digital messages.
5. Engage with the government and raise the issue of providing immediate economic assistance to the informal sector workforce and strengthening the public healthcare system by allocating more funds to it.

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