Amethi

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Amethi woman who set herself on fire outside Yogi Adityanath's office dies

The woman and her daughter had set themselves on fire on July 17 over alleged police inaction in a land dispute case in Amethi.

22 Jul 2020 2:33 PM

The DM was seen almost dragging him holding his shirt and asking him if he could make out if anyone in the crowd had a gun. (Photo: Screengrab)

Amethi DM shunted after video of him misbehaving with kin of murder victim goes viral

The matter escalated when Amethi MP Smriti Irani took cognizance of the issue and tweeted a word of caution to the local DM.

14 Nov 2019 1:32 PM

Irani was attending an event for the mass baby shower and 'Annaprashana' in Amethi's Gauriganj, where she distributed laptops to 240 Lekhpals. (Photo: ANI)

Smriti Irani distributes laptops, says Amethi should be known for digitisation

Irani appealed the District Magistrate to organise digital training for the Lekhpals.

23 Jun 2019 5:02 PM

The dates for Rahul's Amethi visit are being worked out, sources added. (Photo: PTI)

Rahul Gandhi to visit Amethi later in June

Earlier a team of KL Sharma and Zubair Khan was sent to Amethi to find out the reason behind Rahul's defeat.

18 Jun 2019 3:25 PM

Soon after assuming charge, Irani held a meeting with all senior officials of the ministry. (Photo: Twitter I smritiirani)

Irani takes charge of WCD Ministry; vows to create better tomorrow

She had met her predecessor Maneka Gandhi on Saturday to discuss important issues in the ministry and the way forward in tackling them.

03 Jun 2019 2:23 PM

BJP leader Smriti Irani lent a shoulder to mortal remains of Surendra Singh (Photo: Twitter)

3 arrested in Amethi murder case; cops say 'political rivalry'

Surendra Singh, a close aide of Smriti Irani, was shot dead on Saturday night by unknown assailants..

27 May 2019 6:08 PM

'On the unfortunate murder of Ex Pradhan Surendra Singh of Amethi, Chief Minister has directed the DGP to take severe and effective action,' office of Uttar Pradesh CM informed. (Photo: File)

Amethi ex-pradhan murder: CM sets 12-hour deadline for arrest of culprits

Singh is a close associate of BJP's Smriti Irani, who trounced Rahul Gandhi in Amethi and campaigned extensively in her favour.

26 May 2019 5:46 PM

BJP leader Smriti Irani and a party MP from Amethi on Sunday lended a shoulder to mortal remains of Surendra Singh. (Photo: Twitter/ screengrab)

Smriti Irani, BJP MP lends shoulder to mortal remains of Surendra Singh

A former village head was allegedly shot dead by two unidentified men in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi district, police said on Sunday.

26 May 2019 9:55 AM

Irani shared silhouette picture of a dire wolf on backdrop of a moon with a quote from the series 'The North Remembers'. (Photo: File)

Queen in the North? Smriti Irani uses 'Game of Thrones' reference to thank voters

Actor-turned-politician Smriti Irani defeated Congress president Rahul Gandhi in Amethi with a margin of 55,120 votes.

24 May 2019 6:49 PM

Congress' biggest loss was in its bastion Amethi where Congress president Rahul Gandhi was defeated by Union minister Smriti Irani, who had lost the seat in 2014. (Photo: File)

17th Lok Sabha elections, UP; BJP wins 62 seats in UP, SP-BSP alliance gets 15

Congress won the lone Raebareli seat of Sonia Gandhi in UP that sends highest number of MPs to Lower House.

24 May 2019 2:01 PM

However, what can be safely assumed now is that the Grand Old Party of India has actually done was to gnaw away at a large chunk of the Muslim votes from the SP-BSP kitty, thus helping the BJP surge ahead. (Photo: ANI | AP | PTI)

Uttar Pradesh: Congress sucks in Muslim votes, SP-BSP tie fails

Congress has maintained it aimed at strengthening its organisation and that the 2022 Assembly polls were its real target.

23 May 2019 1:28 PM

Rahul Gandhi, his party's chief campaigner across India, was accused by the BJP of neglecting his own constituency, while Smriti Irani has been strongly campaigning in that constituency. (Photo: AP | File)

Amethi feels Rahul's neglect, chooses Smriti Irani

Rahul Gandhi is also contesting from Wayanad in Kerala, where he has been leading since morning.

23 May 2019 12:15 PM

'The irony is Narendra Modi talks about protecting Hindu beliefs and rights and breaks temples. I condemn his acts,' Nirupam said. (Photo: ANI)

Watch: 'Modi is modern-day Aurangzeb,' says Nirupam

He also said that the day former PM Rajiv Gandhi's name was taken, BJP leader Smriti Irani's loss from Amethi was ascertained.

08 May 2019 10:57 AM

'As our extended family members of Raebareli and Amethi go out to vote, I place my full faith in them that they will vote for development, they will vote for change and they will vote against all the negativity,' Vadra said. (Photo : ANI)

Raebareli, Amethi would lay the road for a better India: Robert Vadra

Sonia Gandhi is contesting from Raebareli while Rahul Gandhi is contesting from Amethi.

06 May 2019 9:08 AM

BJP president Amit Shah on Saturday held a roadshow. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Amit Shah holds roadshow; claims BJP’s win in Amethi LS seat

Shah also claimed that for the first time Amethi is feeling that development is possible here as well.

04 May 2019 5:15 PM

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of sending bribes of Rs 20,000 to village headmen of Amethi parliamentary constituency. (Photo: File)

BJP sending money to village headmen in Amethi: Priyanka Gandhi

Congress general secretary in-charge Priyanka said the BJP government is halting development work in Amethi.

04 May 2019 1:59 PM

Just a few days before the fifth phase of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Congress president Rahul Gandhi in a letter to the people of Amethi addressed them as his family. (Photo: File)

'With your love, I have tried to unite the country': Rahul writes letter to Amethi

Rahul also urged people of Amethi to vote him again as their MP and promised to push schemes for region as the party forms government.

03 May 2019 1:32 PM

'We don't know the exact reason for the fire. The Rabi crop of wheat was planted in the farm and the estimated loss would be of around 30-35 quintal,' a local villager said. (Photo: File I Representational)

Villager dies after fire breaks out in Amethi

Congress General Secretary for Uttar Pradesh (East) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was campaigning in the district for the ongoing Lok Sabha polls.

29 Apr 2019 4:08 PM

Irani had unsuccessfully contested the 2014 Lok Sabha election from Amethi against Congress president Rahul Gandhi. (Photo: File)

Yogi Adityanath to canvass for Smriti Irani in Amethi

Adityanath had attended the nomination procession of Irani but left Amethi soon after.

29 Apr 2019 3:39 PM

The lawyer alleged that there are no details mentioned in Rahul's election affidavit about the assets and properties of the UK company for the period between 2003 to 2009. (Photo: ANI)

Amethi EC officer orders postponement of Rahul's nomination paper scrutiny

An Independent candidate, Dhruv Lal, has filed a complaint alleging discrepancies in Rahul's candidature.

20 Apr 2019 2:35 PM

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