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UP Tourism launches state tourism awards 2026 for villages, homestays

Lucknow, Jan 10 (UNI) On National Tourism Day 2026, the Department of Tourism, Government of Uttar Pradesh, announced the State Tourism Awards to recognise villages, rural homestays and farm stays that are strengthening tourism through culture, community participation and responsible practices.
The awards invite entries in three categories: Best Tourism Village 2026, Best Homestay (Rural) and Best Farm Stay, with winners to be honoured in Gold, Silver and Bronze tiers.
Designed with a people-centric approach, the initiative encourages villages, families, farmers and rural hosts to showcase authentic tourism experiences rooted in local culture, crafts, cuisine, agriculture and nature. Eligible stakeholders, including those not registered with Uttar Pradesh Tourism, can apply.
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Six killed as speeding container runs over passengers on Yamuna Expressway in Mathura

07 Feb 2026 | 9:29 AM

Mathura, Feb 7 (UNI) At least six passengers were killed and one critically injured after a speeding container truck ran over them on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura early Saturday morning.

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Radharani Temple in Barsana to introduce free token-based darshan system after Holi

07 Feb 2026 | 9:19 AM

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.
Now, devotees will be given darshan through a token system. Under this system, counters will be set up within the temple premises where devotees will receive free tokens, and darshan will be permitted according to the token numbers.

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UP: Meerut-based YouTuber Shadab Jakati booked over allegations of sexual harassment

07 Feb 2026 | 1:29 AM

Meerut, Feb 6 (UNI) 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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Modi govt committed to attaining goal of "terror-free J&K": Shah

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."
Shah was chairing a high-level security review meeting at Lok Niwas on Jammu and Kashmir, where innovative measures to further reinforce the watertight security cordon were discussed.

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UP: Case registered against YouTuber Shadab Jakati over allegations of confinement, sexual harassment

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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