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Nithari killings: People demand punishment for accused, not compensation As the government gave compensation to the families of the children allegedly sexually abused and killed by Moninder Singh Pander . . . . Naked hermits join procession ahead of Ardh Kumbh A large number of Naga Sadhus or naked hermits joined a procession here as a part of a ritual that precedes the Ardh Kumbh. Hindus and Muslims pray together in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli town While keeping a track of the ongoing political theatrics in Uttar Pradesh, there are some Hindus and Muslims who pray together for communal well-being. 104 anganwadi workers fired in Uttar Pradesh's Basti Over 100 anganwadi workers in Basti district have been fired from service for producing fake certificates for getting the job, a senior official said today. Uttar Pradesh governor displeased with "occult" act Uttar Pradesh Governor T.V. Rajeshwar has expressed displeasure at the "occult" act performed at a leading missionary school here. Loretto School issue rocks Uttar Pradesh Council The issue of Loretto Convent School, vandalised by BJP's youth wing workers here, today rocked the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council, which witnessed sharp exchanges between Congress and BJP members. Uttar Pradesh grappling with new polio cases, observer appointed The spurt in polio cases in Uttar Pradesh continues with four new cases being detected in the district even as the state government appointed a special observer to oversee the administration of the vaccine here tomorrow as part of the pulse polio drive. Uttar Pradesh to provide Japan with 100 acres of land for warehouse The Uttar Pradesh government would provide 100 acres of land to the Japanese government at Noida or Greater Noida for setting up a unique warehouse. Samajwadi Party workers assault education officer in Uttar Pradesh Samajwadi Party workers today allegedly beat up an education officer here over non-payment of the salaries of a 'shiksha mitra'. Four of a family commit suicide in Uttar Pradesh village In what appears to be a case of suicide pact, four persons of a family, including three women, allegedly ended their lives by consuming a poisonous substance at village Harsara of the district today, police said. Shiksha Mitras protest outside UP legislature Hundreds of "Shiksha Mitras" today staged a demonstration in front of the Uttar Pradesh legislature demanding their appointment as teachers in primary schools. Minor girls in Uttar Pradesh fast to please rain gods Ten-year-old Manjee has not eaten for days while she has been praying for over a month now to please the rain gods. Four SP MLAs in UP disqualified for cross voting Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Mata Prasad Pandey on Saturday disqualified four Samajwadi Party (SP) MLAs from the State Assembly membership under the Anti-Defection Act since they had not followed the party whip and had voted for the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) candidate in the Rajya Sabha polls. Two women arrested for killing Rampur sex racketeer Rampur District Police has arrested two women for killing an alleged purveyor of sexual favours. Two women arrested for killing Rampur sex racketeer Rampur District Police has arrested two women for killing an alleged purveyor of sexual favours. Uttar Pradesh Muslims to oppose 'Vande Mataram' in schools A section of Muslims in Uttar Pradesh are in no mood to abide by a government directive that "Vande Mataram" be recited in all educational institutions on Sep 7, claiming that the national song is "anti-Islamic". 14 members of first Uttar Pradesh assembly to be honoured on Aug 25 The Uttar Pradesh Assembly will on August 25 honour 14 members of the first House constituted in 1952. Jaunpur District fair uses expletives to promote communal harmony Not many of us may like to remain on talking terms with a person who is fond of abusing, but in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur District, a fair has been promoting the use of expletives to strengthen brotherhood. I-Day celebrations pass off peacefully in Uttar Pradesh Contrary to widespread apprehensions about possible terror strikes in some parts of the state, the Independence Day celebrations passed off peacefully in Uttar Pradesh Tuesday. Anganwaris in Uttar Pradesh asked to supply nutritious food Pregnant and lactating women and children in Uttar Pradesh would be provided more delicious and nutritious food in Anganwari centres following a directive by the Supreme Court. Uttar Pradesh govt extends SC/ST facilities to BPL category People living Below Poverty Line in Uttar Pradesh would receive financial assistance for treatment, marriage and scholarships as being given to SC/ST category, the state Cabinet decided here today. Man arrested for army espionage in Uttar Pradesh A man from Uttar Pradesh who confessed his links with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has been arrested by the special task force (STF) of police for allegedly carrying out espionage on the Indian Army. Drive against police officials in Western Uttar Pradesh In a major drive against corruption and negligence of duty, twenty-six police officials have been dismissed from service and twelve arrested in western Uttar Pradesh during the last couple of weeks.