Lakhimpur Kheri
5 Dead in Tragic Canal Accident in Uttar Pradesh: Driver Survives as Wedding Return Trip Ends in Disaster
Nov 26, 2025 02:43 pm CST
A devastating accident on the Dhakherwa-Girijapuri barrage road claimed five lives when a car plunged into a canal while returning from a wedding. The driver, Suraj alias Babbu, was the sole survivor of the tragedy that struck the group traveling from Lakhimpur to Bahraich district in Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh Government Proposes Renaming Mustafabad to Kabirdham: Restoring Cultural Heritage Linked to Sant Kabir
Oct 27, 2025 08:20 pm CST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced plans to rename Mustafabad village to Kabirdham, citing the need to restore its historical connection to Sant Kabir. This initiative follows a pattern of name changes in the state aimed at reclaiming cultural and religious heritage, sparking debates about historical identity and political motivations behind such renaming efforts.
Dangerous Leopard Captured After Killing 8-Year-Old Girl in Uttar Pradesh Forest Zone
Oct 17, 2025 11:00 pm CST
Forest officials in Lakhimpur Kheri have successfully captured a male leopard suspected of killing an eight-year-old girl near the Dudhwa buffer zone. The animal, trapped in a sugarcane field, is believed to be responsible for the fatal attack on Preet Kaur on October 8. Officials are conducting medical examinations before deciding on the leopard's relocation or release.