JAMMU: Taking stock of the devastation caused by the recent spell of heavy rains and related disasters in Jammu, Union Home minister Amit Shah on Monday said the Centre had spared no efforts in ensuring prompt rescue and relief, and that PM Narendra Modi had spoken to J&K LG Manoj Sinha and CM Omar Abdullah.The…
Lucknow: IT College celebrated its Founder’s Day on Monday with reverence, honouring the enduring legacy of Isabella Thoburn, a pioneer of women’s education in India.The day began with a visit to the Nishatganj Cemetery, where floral tributes were offered to the founder and other departed souls. The college choir added to the atmosphere of devotion…
Lucknow: Police on Monday carried out raids and unearthed at least four more sites used for storing and preparing crackers within a 100-metre radius of one of the blast sites in Behta. The police recovered huge quantities of explosive materials hidden in ponds, vacant plots, and underground pits.Combing, crackdown Police teams, assisted by the bomb…
NEW DELHI: Far away from the raging bilateral tariff tensions, India and US on Monday kicked off one of their largest-ever Army ‘Yudh Abhyas’ exercise in Alaska, even as planning is underway to conduct the top-notch Malabar naval exercise among ‘Quad’ countries off Guam in Western Pacific in Nov.India-US ties may have plummeted after President…
Lucknow: The Council of Science and Technology (CST) has sanctioned over Rs 13 lakh for a cutting-edge research project aimed at revolutionising the assessment of brain expansion post-decompressive craniectomy surgery.This effort will be spearheaded by the Institute of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) computer science assistant professor, Pawan Kumar Tiwari, from the department of computer science…
Lucknow: A programme on the life and works of the great poet Kalidas was organised by the Sanskrit department at Karamat Husain Muslim Girls’ PG College on Monday.The event, titled, ‘Vangmaya Tarangini’ was held under the patronage of the college manager, Syed Naved Ahmad, and principal, Prof Huma Khwaja. Chief Guest Prof Ram Sumer Yadav,…
Lucknow: The pre-convocation week celebrations for the 68th convocation of Lucknow University commenced on Monday.The inaugural event, organised by the Sanskritiki Board, featured Ganesh Vandana, classical and folk dances including Marathi, Kathak, Punjabi, Rajasthani, and Manipuri, along with a special band performance and a Mahabharata-based poetry recital. Inter-college group singing and group dance competitions marked…
NEW DELHI: Any foreigner entering India without valid passport or visa will now face up to five years’ jail and a fine of up to Rs 5 lakh. If such entry, stay or exit is on basis of a forged passport or travel document, punishment will range from two to seven years in jail and…
Lucknow: Shaken by the twin explosions that ripped through a house in Behta on Sunday, the villagers stayed outdoors throughout the night. “After the second blast, we were too scared to step inside our homes. I, along with my family, sat in the mosque compound with others until sunrise,” said Shaukat Ali, a local resident.Women…
Lucknow: Divisional commissioner Roshan Jacob on Monday directed officials to ensure the immediate patch repair of pothole-ridden roads, halt open dumping of garbage and increase drain cleaning efforts to address waterlogging and vector-borne diseases.During a review meeting, Jacob directed officials that road repairs must be taken up on priority and a list of stretches needing…
