The Latest Breaking News from Lakhimpur

Ajay, Ashish Mishra not involved in Lakhimpur Kheri witness intimidation: UP police to SC

Uttar Pradesh police told the Supreme Court that Ajay Mishra and Ashish Mishra were not involved in witness intimidation. The investigation revealed that neither of the Mishras were involved in the alleged offense. The trial in the main Lakhimpur Kheri violence case is expected to conclude soon. Charges were framed…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Lakhimpur Kheri highway accident leaves 10 dead, PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia

Ten people died in a tragic road accident in Lakhimpur Kheri. A truck and van collided head-on on the Lakhimpur-Bahraich Highway. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ex-gratia payments for the deceased and injured. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also condoled the loss and ordered prompt assistance for victims.

The Economic Times · May 18

Muslim women in Parliament: Ranee Narah’s journey from sportswoman to politician

Three days before Ranee Narah turned 47, on 28 October 2012, her then party colleague Himanta Biswa Sarma had tweeted, ‘Congratulation to Shrimati Rani Narah for her induction into the Union Council of Ministers.’

Newslaundry · Sep 8, 2025

Assam floods | 31,000 people affected in 10 districts

The flood situation in Assam was serious on June 20 with nearly 31,000 people still reeling under the deluge across 10 districts of the State.

The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023

Incessant rain creates flooding in several parts of Assam; nearly 33,500 people hit

Heavy rainfall results in flood like condition in Assam. IMD has issues a red alert across several districts.

The Hindu · Jun 19, 2023

Lakhimpur Kheri violence case | SC says will keep a close watch on trial’s progress

The Supreme Court on April 24 orally said day-to-day hearings in the Lakhimpur Kheri killings case in the Sessions Court may affect the pace of other pending cases before the trial judge.

The Hindu · Apr 24, 2023

Beaten for not being able to pay Rs 200, Dalit man hangs self in UP's Lakhimpur Kheri

BAREILLY: Unable to bear the humiliation after being thrashed publicly by a shopkeeper and his two brothers for not paying up Rs 200, for goods that he had purchased on credit, a 28-year-old Dalit man hanged himself to death. The incident took place in Mitauli area of Lakhimpur Kheri district…

The Times of India · Apr 2, 2023

Vigil intensifies as agencies trace local links of Amritpal Singh in UP districts

PILIBHIT: After having stepped up surveillance in Uttar Pradesh districts on the border with Nepal, security agencies have succeeded in digging up sensitive information that Amritpal Singh, a radical preacher, had stayed in two districts, Pilibhit and Lakhimpur-Kheri along with his close aide and mentor Papalpreet Singh between March 23…

The Times of India · Mar 31, 2023

Lakhimpur Violence: Supreme Court Seeks Time Needed For Trial Of Ashish Mishra

The court also sought to know how long the accused can be kept in jail.Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Dec 12, 2022

Uttar Pradesh: Brother of Lakhimpur violence's witness attacked by youth

LAKHIMPUR KHERI: The brother of the witness in the last year's Lakhimpur violence was allegedly attacked by a youth, police said on Sunday. The incident that happened on Friday night had no connection with the 2021 violence, they said.

The Times of India · Dec 11, 2022