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UP BJP Appoints Presidents for 72 District Units

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1 year ago

March 16, 2025

The BJP in Uttar Pradesh revealed the district and city presidents for 72 out of 98 district units on Sunday, after two and a half months of intense discussions. The appointment of office-bearers in 28 districts has been postponed.

Elections for district presidents were deferred in 29 districts due to protests, factionalism, and pressures from party leaders. Notably, the appointments in Varanasi, represented by Prime Minister Modi; Chandauli, overseen by state election in-charge Mahendra Nath Pandey; and Kaushambi, the constituency of Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Maurya, were specifically affected.

In an interesting development, Anand Dwivedi has been reappointed as the city president of Lucknow, while Vijay Maurya will serve as the district president.

Additionally, the BJP has made a strategic move in Mainpuri district, a traditional stronghold of the Samajwadi Party, by appointing Mamta Rajput as the district president, marking the first time a woman has been entrusted with this role in the area.

Consistent with its ideological stance, the BJP has not appointed any Muslim district presidents this time, signaling its commitment to its principles. Among the 69 newly announced district heads, 44 are newcomers while 25 have retained their positions. Only five women are included in the list of presidents.

The BJP is strategically positioning its team from Lucknow to Delhi in preparation for the upcoming 2026 panchayat elections and the 2027 assembly elections. Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, the state election in-charge, noted that among the newly appointed district and city presidents, 25 belong to the OBC category, six are from the SC community, 39 are from the general category, and five are women.

The announcement for the 28 remaining districts is still pending.

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Jammu University Introduces Fuel-Saving Measures

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2 days ago

May 14, 2026

Namma Kudla

National : The University of Jammu has announced several fuel-saving measures following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation. Vice-Chancellor Prof Umesh Rai said the university has decided to conduct all PhD viva voce examinations online to reduce travel and save fuel.

The university will also prefer virtual speakers for national and international conferences. In another step, the Academic Council meeting planned in Poonch has been shifted to the Jammu University campus to avoid unnecessary travel.

Prof Rai said the measures will help save fuel, time and resources. He also encouraged university staff to use bicycles and carpool while travelling to the campus.

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One Year On: Pahalgam Attack Still Haunts the Nation

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4 weeks ago

April 21, 2026

Namma Kudla

National: One year after the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, the nation remembers the 26 people who lost their lives. The attack took place on April 22 at Baisaran, a popular tourist spot.

At first, reports said only five people were injured. Later, it became clear that it was one of the worst terror attacks in the region in decades. Terrorists came out of the forest and opened fire on tourists.

Survivors said the attackers separated men from women and children. They then shot the men at close range. Many victims were reportedly targeted after being asked about their religion.

A heartbreaking image of Himanshi Narwal sitting beside her husband’s body became a symbol of the tragedy. Her husband, a naval officer, was among those killed.

The group The Resistance front, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility. The case was investigated by the National Investigation Agency.

After months of tracking, security forces launched Operation Mahadev. On July 28, 2025, all three terrorists were killed after a long search operation.

The attack remains a painful memory and a reminder of the need for strong security.

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Social Media Influencer-Turned Gangster Held Abroad

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1 month ago

April 9, 2026

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New Delhi: Rao Inderjeet Yadav has been arrested in Dubai. He is wanted in a murder case from Haryana.

He fled India in 2024 after a businessman was killed in Rohtak. Police had been searching for him since then. Officials said Dubai authorities have asked for documents. He is likely to be brought back to India soon.

Yadav faces more than 15 criminal cases. These include extortion, fraud, and illegal land deals. The Enforcement Directorate also investigated him for money laundering. Raids led to the seizure of cash, cars, and documents.

He also ran a music company called Gems Tunes. It produced regional songs.

Yadav had a large social media following. He often showed his rich lifestyle online. He has denied all charges. He claims he is being framed.

Police are now preparing for further action.