Two climate activists were Monday spared jail by a UK court after they sprayed two planes with orange paint to protest US pop star Taylor Swift‘s use of private jets.Just Stop Oil (JSO) activists Jennifer Kowalski, 29, and Cole Macdonald, 23, attempted to target Swift’s flight with spray paint in June 2024 when the singer,…
Ayodhya: On a visit to Ayodhya, agriculture minister Surya Pratap Shahi reviewed preparations for the upcoming 14 kosi parikrama and 5 kosi parikrama to be organised on Oct 30 and Nov 1, respectively.Shahi said that the district administration is working to ensure security and facilities for devotees in Ayodhya. He reviewed arrangements of cleanliness, drinking…
Georgia teacher Michelle Mickens: Her education, career, and teaching legacy. (Photo: LinkedIn) Michelle Mickens, a long-serving English teacher and former Georgia Teacher of the Year finalist, has drawn attention following her removal from the classroom and subsequent lawsuit against the Oglethorpe County School District. While the case centres on her social media post about the…
CCTV footage showing the mob at the entrance to the officer’s complex KOLKATA: A mob of around 50, led by an auto driver, stormed a Sonarpur condominium, forced their way into the fourth-floor flat of customs inspector Pradeep Kumar and repeatedly assaulted him and his wife in front of their terrified four-year-old daughter on the…
Lucknow: As the Election Commission on Monday announced the second phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 states and Union Territories, a statewide campaign to update and clean the electoral rolls is set to begin in Uttar Pradesh.Chief electoral officer (CEO) Navdeep Rinwa said that the campaign would take off simultaneously…
Lucknow: With Chhath festival concluding on Tuesday, Railways is preparing for a heavy surge of passengers returning from Bihar. Over the next three days—Oct 28 to 30—thousands of passengers from East Central Railway, North Eastern Railway and Eastern Railway zones are expected to travel back to cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Surat and Pune.To manage this…
Lucknow: A grand Chhath Mahaparv was organised by All India Bhojpuri Samaj at Laxman Mela ground on Monday. The event was inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath by offering ‘sandhya arghya’ to the setting sun. Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak, ministers Suresh Khanna, Surya Pratap Shahi and Jaiveer Singh and mayor Sushma Kharakwal were also present….
Lucknow: An FIR was lodged against Dr Bhaskar Prasad, in-charge chief medical superintendent (CMS) of the 100-bed Joint District Hospital at Birsinghpur in Sultanpur district for allegedly making objectionable remarks against the Uttar Pradesh govt and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday. He was also suspended. The action followed a complaint by BJP Mandal president…
Lucknow: Reviewing preparations for the 19th National Jamboree of Bharat Scouts and Guides, to be held in Lucknow from Nov 23-29, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that the event should reflect UP’s efficiency, culture, security, and hospitality, and arrangements should be made on the lines of 2025 Maha Kumbh.The event is scheduled to…
In a heartfelt gathering, Bollywood pays tribute to Satish Shah during an emotional prayer meet attended by leading personalities. Excitement brews as Malayalam megastar Mammootty announces a riveting collaboration with the ‘Marco’ team, leaving fans guessing about the project’s possibilities. Read the full article to know about the top 5 news of the day. Get…
