Will appoint Lokayukta as soon as possible: UP govt after SC rap

The Supreme Court on Monday rapped the Uttar Pradesh government for not appointing Lokayukta in the state despite its directions and ordered compliance by December 16, saying it seemed that......

Lokayukta's appointment: Akhilesh Yadav ignores governor, CJ

When the governor and chief justice objected to his choice, the UP chief minister just changed the law. Sharat Pradhan reports for Rediff.com Peeved at the objections raised both by Allahabad High......

UP guv rejects Akhilesh's Lokayukta recommendation

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav received a jolt on Tuesday when Governor Ram Naik finally rejected his recommendation for the appointment of the state’s Lokayukta. Maintaining his......

After rape charges, financial woes for cop who complained against SP chief

In fresh trouble for suspended IPS officer Amitabh Thakur, an RTI activist on Tuesday complained to Uttar Pradesh Lokayukta accusing him and his wife of having assets disproportionate to their......