Situated on the banks of the Rapti river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Gorakhpur is a land of magnificent temples, rich ancient glory and medieval mysticism. Gorakhpur derives its name from the Sanskrit term 'Gorakshapuram', meaning the abode of Gorakhnath.
The city is the administrative headquarters of Gorakhpur district and is located 273 kilometers from the state's capital city Lucknow. Once a home to Buddhist, Jains and Sikh saints, Gorakhpur is a famous religious center and is home to Gorakhnath Math, a Gorakhnath temple.
The city has a rich glorious past and was the focal point in the Indian Independence movement and is also identified with the Gita Press, the world famous publisher of the Hindu religious and spiritual texts. Gorakhpur is also the workplace of Munshi Premchand, one of the tallest icons in the field of Hindi literature and mystic poet Kabir.
Gorakhpur experiences humid subtropical climate and as per the past record, the place has shown a considerable increase in the intensity and frequency of rain-related incidents and floods. The place offers mouth-watering and lip-smacking kababs, kanji vada, shahi tukra, gulab jamun and kaju barfi. Imambara, Gorakhnath Temple, Railway Museum, Ramgarh Taal, Neer Nikunj Water Park, Gorakhpur Zoo, Nehru Park and Gita Vatika are some of the top tourist hotspots in the city.
Gorakhpur also has some famous educational institutions such as Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University (DDUGU), St. Andrews College, University of Gorakhpur, Madan Mohan Malviya Engineering College (MMMEC) and Institute of Technology and Management (ITM).
Severe waterlogging following heavy rainfall in Gorakhpur has triggered a political dispute within the Bharatiya Janata Party. The situation escalated after a local party councillor contacted Gorakhpur MP Ravi Kishan to flag water accumulation in areas that had reportedly never flooded in over a decade. During the phone call, the MP questioned if the councillor had joined the Samajwadi Party, prompting the councillor to retort asking whether the MP had joined the Bahujan Samaj Party. The confrontation has placed scrutiny on the MP's earlier remarks comparing Gorakhpur's development to Spain. Defending the administrative response, Ravi Kishan stated that the intensity of the rain was unprecedented in nearly two decades, adding that municipal pumps were deployed and water levels would recede once the downpour stopped.
Speaking at the Panchayat Aaj Tak event in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted his administration's strict measures against recruitment paper leaks, stating that offenders face life imprisonment, jail time, and seizure of ancestral properties. Comparing Uttar Pradesh pre-2017 and post-2017, he stated that the state is now free from curfews and riots. He criticised previous administrations, particularly the Samajwadi Party, accusing them of undermining Hindu faith and imposing restrictions on festivals like Krishna Janmashtami and the Kanwar Yatra. Adityanath noted that under his government, Kanwar Yatra arrangements were restored with security and facilities, witnessing participation from over five crore pilgrims along the Ghaziabad to Haridwar route without unrest. Highlighting employment and industrial growth, he stated that nine and a half lakh youth received government jobs, 65 lakh youths secured private employment through investments, and over 3.25 crore people were connected through the MSME and One District One Product initiatives.
Gorakhpur’s traditional terracotta art is transforming lives and creating thriving businesses. With support from the Uttar Pradesh Government’s ODOP scheme, artisans have received training, toolkits and subsidies, helping take this centuries-old craft from local villages to markets across India and abroad. With a GI Tag adding to its identity, Gorakhpur’s terracotta is proving that traditional craftsmanship can become a powerful source of employment and entrepreneurship.
A catastrophic natural disaster in Nepal, triggered by an earthquake, severe rainfall, and flash floods, has caused widespread destruction across the region. Dramatic footage captured flash floods destroying infrastructure, including the Rasuwa border gate between Nepal and China. Unconfirmed reports indicate damage to around 14 hydroelectric power stations, exacerbating the floodwaters, with over 600 people affected and rescue operations actively underway. Among those impacted, over 100 Indian citizens, including Kailash Mansarovar yatris and tourists, are reportedly missing or stranded. In response, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken with the Nepalese Prime Minister, offering full support, relief material, medical assistance, and search and rescue aid. Helplines have been issued by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu, while Indian disaster management teams, including the NDRF, remain on standby in Gorakhpur to assist Nepalese security forces.
An IndiGo aircraft operating on the Delhi-Gorakhpur route has been grounded at Gorakhpur airport following a tail impact incident during landing on August 19. The flight executed a go-around before making a safe landing. Following post-flight inspection, scratches were detected near the APU inlet panel, prompting maintenance work. IndiGo stated that all passengers and crew disembarked safely and emphasized that safety remains top priority. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation was informed as per standard operating procedures, but the aviation watchdog probe team is yet to arrive at Gorakhpur to investigate the incident.
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Police have questioned Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust's former general secretary Champat Rai and Trustee Anil Mishra, who reportedly resigned on moral grounds amid the ongoing probe into the Ram Mandir donation scam case.
Residents in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur are facing a severe shortage of LPG cylinders, forcing them to spend entire nights sleeping on roadsides to secure a refill.
A five-year-old girl on Friday presented a toy bulldozer to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during his visit to the Gorakhnath Temple in Uttar Pradesh, in a gesture that quickly drew attention on social media. Accompanied by her family, the Yashasvini from Kanpur approached the chief minister amid tight security at the temple premises and handed over the miniature bulldozer. He returned it to the girl, asking her to study well and play with the bulldozer. The bulldozer has become a symbol often associated with Adityanath’s governance style, under which properties linked to those accused of crimes have been demolished, a practice the opposition has frequently criticised as "bulldozer raj".
Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested in London on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to the Jeffrey Epstein files.
A tragic medical incident has come to light in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur, where a botched cataract surgery at an eye camp has left at least nine patients without their eyesight.
On this Special Report, India Today’s Ashish Srivastava provides details on a massive religious conversion racket allegedly operating within medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh. According to the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF), several doctors are under investigation for acting as a 'conversion mafia' targeting students. Ashish Srivastava notes, 'This is a massive level conversion going on in the state of Uttar Pradesh, not only Lucknow, but Kanpur, Basti, Gorakhpur and other districts.' The report highlights that the National Medical Organisation (NMO) has submitted a list of suspects and evidence, including WhatsApp chats, to the STF. The investigation suggests a modus operandi involving social media and private gatherings to radicalise and convert Hindu girls studying in these institutions. The probe follows the arrest of Rameez Malik and mentions links to previous cases in Agra and Faridabad. The STF is currently investigating potential international links and the extent of this white-collar radicalisation network across the state.
On this Special Report, the focus is on the political debate surrounding the Prime Minister's engagement with the Christian community. A speaker highlights that while the PM's Christmas outreach is appreciated, there are unresolved concerns, stating, 'We have approached the Prime Minister... over this past year... for several concerns... We haven't really received any satisfactory answer.' Another panelist counters, arguing that 'It is the Hindus' liberalism that the Christian population is residing in India peacefully,' and dismisses the narrative of persecution. The discussion also touches on upcoming elections in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, allegations of 'harvesting' or conversion, and recent incidents in Raipur and Bareilly.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for a ₹11,000 crore fertilizer plant in Namrup, Assam. Addressing a rally in Dibrugarh, PM Modi stated, 'This fertilizer project will produce over 12 lakh metric tonnes of fertilizer annually.' He highlighted that India's urea production increased from 225 lakh metric tonnes in 2014 to 306 lakh metric tonnes under his government. The Prime Minister criticized the Congress for neglecting the North East and allowing factories to close, contrasting it with the BJP's revival of plants in Gorakhpur, Sindri, and Barauni.
This news report details the Pakistani government's consideration to transfer former Prime Minister Imran Khan from Adiala Jail to another facility, potentially Attock Jail, due to persistent protests. The Punjab government is reportedly consulting federal authorities on the matter. Prime Minister's Coordinator for Information, Ikhtiar Wali Khan, stated that the demonstrations have disrupted daily life and alleged attempts to create chaos under the guise of dissent. The report also highlights the recent escalation where police used water cannons to disperse Khan's sisters and supporters after they were denied a meeting.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is all set to contest the state Assembly election from Gorakhpur seat. Adityanath, who has won five terms to the Lok Sabha from Gorakhpur, is going to fight the Assembly election from the seat for the first time. He will file his nomination from Gorakhpur on Friday.
CCTV footage captures a speeding Bolero losing control and overturning multiple times after ramming a Tata Magic on Gorakhpur-Varanasi four-lane. The driver fled the scene as police arrived and took both vehicles into custody.
This report focuses on Al-Falaha University's connection to a Delhi blast case and its links to the Indian Mujahideen terror group. The bulletin covers Delhi Police's wanted list which includes the university's alumnus, Mirza Shadab Beg, an operative linked to the 2008 Ahmedabad, 2008 Jaipur, and 2007 Gorakhpur blasts. It also details the arrest of Al-Falah University Chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the PMLA and the issuance of a demolition notice for his illegal property. Speaking on the recovery of an identity card, Arvind Ojha reports, 'You will see that Alphala University is written on it, and it was being B-Teched from there.' The programme questions the activities within the university, given the number of students who have been involved in terrorist activities.
This report details the terror links of Faridabad's Al-Falah University, following investigations into the November 10 Delhi blast. The bulletin highlights the case of Indian Mujahideen terrorist Mirza Shadab Baig, a wanted accused in the 2008 serial bombings, who was an alumnus of the university. It also covers the arrest of the university's chairman, Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, by the Enforcement Directorate under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, and the illegal demolition notice served for his residence. According to the report, 'The terror history that is now out in the open, Dr. Umar was not the first Al-Palaha Jihadi'. The university's alleged history includes connections to operatives involved in the 2008 bombings in Delhi and Ahmedabad, as well as the 2007 Gorakhpur blast.
This report focuses on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's announcement to make the singing of the national song, Vande Mataram, compulsory in all state educational institutions. In a sharp attack on the opposition, Adityanath said, 'We will make its singing compulsory in every school and educational institution of a Pradesh.' The Chief Minister made the declaration at a 'Unity March' event in Gorakhpur, linking the song to national pride and respect for the motherland. The move follows recent remarks by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who on November 7, 2025, criticized the Congress for truncating Vande Mataram in 1937, an act he claimed sowed the seeds of partition. Adityanath echoed this sentiment, accusing the Congress of appeasement politics by questioning why they would skip events for national heroes like Sardar Patel but attend functions honouring Jinnah.
