NEW DELHI: Delhi govt is preparing to move National Green Tribunal seeking permission to dredge the Yamuna riverbed in the city. The decision has been taken as Delhi has faced urban flooding repeatedly and the Yamuna’s water-carrying capacity has shrunk here.Minister Parvesh Verma said the proposal was aimed at reviving the river’s natural flow, easing…
Charbagh’s cultural resonance is amplified through literature, though myths have occasionally clouded its history. “A popular notion describes the station’s layout as resembling a chessboard from above — a poetic but factually inaccurate image perpetuated. One must delve into finer aspects of Indo-Saracenic architecture, which gives the Charbagh railway station its grandiose look,” says former…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is steadily progressing towards becoming a $1-trillion economy and is playing a pivotal role in India’s growth story. With major infrastructure projects such as extensive expressways, the upcoming Jewar Airport, and strategic logistics hubs, the state is creating a conducive environment for innovation and investment, said principal secretary, department of planning, Alok…
NEW DELHI: Holding that public interest isn’t synonymous with the cause of govt but with enforcing accountability, Supreme Court said courts shouldn’t overlook govt negligence or condone inordinate delay in filing cases, as this amounts to institutionalising inefficiency.A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan said courts shouldn’t become a “surrogate of state…
Step off a train at Charbagh railway station and the first thing that strikes you is not the rush of passengers or the clatter of luggage trolleys — but the domes and arches that rise like a nawabi palace.For nearly a century, this architectural marvel has been more than just a transit point; it has…
Lucknow: As part of the shared commitment to preserving the planet for future generations while inspiring people across the country to adopt green habits, enthusiasts from the city will run for a cause in the 6th Edition of SBI Green Marathon on Sunday.To weave environment consciousness into the fabric of everyday life, marathon celebrates eco-responsibility,…
A 22-year-old man from Utah has been arrested in connection with the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Authorities have identified the suspect as Tyler Robinson.According to the law enforcement official, the father of Robinson recognised his son from publicly released photos. He urged his son to surrender and enlisted the help of a youth…
Lucknow: It was a mesmerising evening of music and celebration as world famous playback singer Usha Uthup took the stage at the Sant Gadgeji Maharaj Auditorium of UP Sangeet Natak Akademi, at an event organised by Kali Bari Temple Trust, on Saturday evening. Music lovers and cultural enthusiasts in city enjoyed an unforgettable musical experience….
Kanpur: The family of Pahalgam terror attack victim Shubham Dwivedi Saturday said India’s scheduled Asia Cup match against Pakistan on Sunday is an insult to those killed in the Baisaran Valley on April 22.Shubham’s wife, Aishanya, said, “BCCI has forgotten my husband’s sacrifice in just a few months. The board seems to lack empathy for…
JAMMU: Police seized a drone that was found entangled in a tree in the Akhnoor area on Jammu’s city’s outskirts Saturday.Personnel from Garkhal post on routine patrol discovered the drone in Fattu Kotli village around 8.45am. “The team brought the drone to the police post and, on checking, found a thermal payload attached to it,”…
