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UP Police's working style transformed by UPCOP app; 27 services now available on mobile instead of police stations

Lucknow, January 11 (UNI) Under a smart policing initiative based on technology, the UP Police's UPCOP app and Citizen Portal are now emerging as a digital alternative to police stations for the general public, a top officee said on Sunday.
Through the app, citizens are receiving 27 types of police services from the comfort of their homes, including filing FIRs, saving them from the hassle of repeatedly visiting police stations, Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Krishna said here.
He said on the instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, technology has been effectively integrated to make policing people-centric, transparent, and accountable. As a result, the UPCOP app is now functioning as a "digital police station."
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Mathura, February 6( UNI) As large numbers of devotees continue to visit the Radharani temple in Barsana, the temple management has decided to introduce a new crowd-control system. To ensure smoother and safer darshan, a free token-based system will be implemented across all entry routes after Holi.
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07 Feb 2026 | 1:27 AM

Jammu, Feb 6 (UNI) union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday underscored the "unwavering commitment" of the Narendra Modi government to attain the goal of "terror-free Jammu and Kashmir."
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07 Feb 2026 | 1:07 AM

Meerut, Feb 6 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Police have registered a case against well-known Meerut-based YouTuber and social media influencer Shadab Jakati following serious allegations made by a woman who had collaborated with him on social media reels.

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Shelter homes and ABC centres to provide relief from stray dogs in UP

07 Feb 2026 | 12:52 AM

Lucknow, Feb 6 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government has expedited the process of establishing dog shelter homes and Animal Birth Control (ABC) centres in municipal corporations and district headquarters to tackle the problem of stray dogs and the increasing incidents of canine bites in the state, officials said on Friday.

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