Codeine Syrup Seized in UP, 6 Arrested in Etah & Mirzapur
Uttar Pradesh police crack down on drug trafficking, seizing codeine cough syrup and arresting six individuals in separate raids across Etah and Mirzapur districts.
Uttar Pradesh police crack down on drug trafficking, seizing codeine cough syrup and arresting six individuals in separate raids across Etah and Mirzapur districts.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath clarifies no fatalities from codeine syrup misuse. State pursues illegal diversion cases under the strict NDPS Act. Read the full report.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath targeted Akhilesh Yadav & Rahul Gandhi in the Assembly over the codeine cough syrup controversy. SP staged protests, alleging govt inaction. Read the full details.
Day 2 of UP Winter Session sees SP-BJP clash over alleged child deaths linked to codeine cough syrup racket. Speaker assures debate after protest. Read the full details.
Dense fog caused zero visibility, leading to the cancellation of six flights at Biju Patnaik International Airport. BPIA officials note a rise in fog-related disruptions this December. Read more.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accuses the BJP government of shielding codeine syrup racket operators. He demands equal bulldozer action and pushes for an Ahir Regiment in the Army. Read more.
Allahabad High Court rejects petitions by 23 accused in major interstate codeine-based cough syrup racket. Over 2.23 crore bottles recovered in Varanasi alone. SIT investigation to proceed under NDPS Act.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath accuses Samajwadi Party of mafia links in codeine cough syrup case. Winter session from Dec 19-24 to discuss Vande Mataram anniversary. Read the full details.
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav alleges BJP govt patronage in multi-crore codeine syrup racket, demands new 'Syrup Task Force'. He claims STF is hand in glove with accused.
Bhopal traffic police announce route diversions for Metro Rail inauguration from Subhash Nagar to AIIMS. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to attend. Check alternative routes and contact details.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath alleges SP links in illegal codeine syrup racket. Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of shielding culprits. SIT probe ongoing. Details inside.
The UP Assembly's Winter Session opened with a dramatic face-off over a multi-crore codeine syrup racket. CM Yogi Adityanath alleged SP links to the accused, while SP MLAs staged a symbolic protest. Read the full details.
Mumbai launches its most ambitious Mithi river cleanup yet: a 6.6-km underground sewage tunnel and tidal overhaul costing over Rs 2,000 crore. Will this finally revive the long-polluted river? Read the full analysis.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath alleges Samajwadi Party leaders' involvement in a major codeine cough syrup smuggling racket, taking a sharp jibe at Akhilesh Yadav. Full details.
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav questions UP Assembly's Vande Mataram debate, vows to raise codeine syrup racket, farmer neglect, unemployment & price rise. He alleges bulldozer bias & electoral roll tampering.
Despite massive investments, Mumbai's Mithi river remains polluted. Experts argue for localised, ecological solutions alongside large engineering projects to truly revive the river. Read more.
Chandigarh Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for December 19 and 20 due to the Home Minister's visit. Key routes like Dakshin Marg and Sarovar Path will see restrictions. Plan your commute and follow updates.
An Air India Express flight from Jeddah to Kozhikode declared an emergency and landed safely at Cochin International Airport. All details on the incident.
A CAG audit reveals large-scale diversion of Rs 300 crore from Karnataka's District Mineral Foundation Trust, violating PMKKKY rules meant for welfare in mining-affected districts. Read the full report.
Union government reveals Goa diverted 183 hectares of forest land for 34 non-forest projects, including an airport and railway lines, since April 2021. Details on compensatory afforestation inside.
An international flight from Dammam to Lucknow was rerouted to Jaipur due to poor visibility. Passengers faced a 3-hour wait with no food or water. Read about the wider flight disruptions across North India.
Major traffic disruption between Patna and Ara as Shivala-Kanhauli road closes for over 7 months for NHAI's elevated road project. Check diversion routes and school vehicle timings.
Udupi Deputy Commissioner Swaroopa TK instructs officials to inspect and improve alternative routes for heavy vehicles during the Katpadi junction overpass construction on NH-66, addressing public inconvenience.
A crucial road between Patna and Ara will be closed for over seven months for an elevated road project. Check new diversion routes and special timings for school vehicles here.
Key Patna-Ara road stretch closed from Dec 18 to July 15 for elevated road work. Check official diversion routes and special timings for school vehicles here.
Uttar Pradesh sugarcane farmers are selling to Haryana mills for higher SAP, sparking a cross-border price war. This trend may force states to reconsider cane pricing policies. Read more.
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre plans a strategic new R&D campus on 3000 acres in Anakapalli. The project, crucial for energy and national security, gets in-principle forest land approval. Read more.
A 35-year-old teacher died after her scooter skidded on the poorly maintained Katraj-Kondhwa road in Pune. Police cite wrong-side driving and bad road conditions as key factors. Read the full report.
UP STF secures non-bailable warrants against two accused in a major codeine syrup trafficking case. Probe reveals a network of 27 fake firms used for illegal procurement. Read the full investigation details.
Allahabad High Court dismisses petitions of two accused in major interstate codeine syrup racket. The court termed the crime grave. Read details on the cross-border narcotics network.