Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh OBC Advisory Council of the Congress on Tuesday passed a ten-point resolution that focused on rights, representation and mobilisation of the backward classes.The decision was taken during an organisational meeting in the state capital. It was chaired by department chief Manoj Yadav and chairman of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) OBC…
Remember the witty and helpful Millimetre from Aamir Khan’s 3 Idiots? The smart young boy who assisted Rancho and his friends around the engineering college campus was played by actor Rahul Kumar. Though his role in Rajkumar Hirani’s blockbuster was brief, his charming performance left a lasting impression — and fans still fondly remember him….
Lucknow: In a significant attempt to boost sports in schools, the state govt sanctioned Rs 49.7 crore for the construction of indoor mini stadiums in 21 govt intermediate colleges (both boys and girls) across 17 districts.The construction work will be carried out by various agencies nominated by govt. A govt order issued by special secretary,…
Lucknow: The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has implemented a pioneering ‘Solar on Track’ system at the Namo Bharat Depot in Duhai, Ghaziabad, marking the first such initiative in any RRTS or Metro network in India.As part of this pilot project, solar panels have been installed on a 70 metre stretch of the Pit…
Lucknow: A regulated govt recruiting agency that mobilises labour migration in an organised form and a dedicated department for migrant workers that facilitate overseas employment were major takeaways by the department of skill development from a recent labour migration study of India to the Philippines.UP’s principal secretary, skill development, Hari Om, was among the four…
Lucknow: A woman allegedly assaulted police personnel, tore a sub inspector’s uniform, and bit two women constables after being stopped for drinking beer inside a car late Monday night in Naka Hindola.According to Naka inspector Shrikant Rai, sub inspector Amjad Ali, along with constables Ashok and Anup, were on night patrol near Bans Mandi crossing…
NEW DELHI: The cabinet Wednesday approved higher royalty rates for four critical minerals – graphite, zirconium, caesium and rubidium – in a move aimed at boosting their mining and domestic production.“The decision of the cabinet will promote auction of mineral blocks containing caesium, rubidium and zirconium, thereby not only unlocking these minerals but also associated…
Lucknow: City’s sanitation system received a boost with inauguration of Bans Mandi portable compactor transfer station (PCTS) in Lal Kuan Ward by mayor Sushma Kharkwal, who called it an important step towards making Lucknow cleaner, greener and more efficient in waste management.The work was implemented under public private partnership model by Lucknow Swachhata Abhiyan Pvt…
NEW DELHI: State-run NTPC is scouting for land in 16 states for setting up nuclear power plants as the country’s largest thermal power producer prepares for life without coal and contribute towards the national net-zero goal, reports Sanjay Dutta.The move comes ahead of a govt plan to amend the Atomic Energy Act and Civil Liability…
Lucknow: The elder brother of arrested doctor Shaheen Shahid on Wednesday said his family was still in disbelief that she could have been involved in terror activities.Speaking to reporters at his residence in Lucknow’s Kaiserbagh, Shaheen’s elder brother Mohd Shoaib said police and Anti-Terrorism Squad officials visited their home on Tuesday but treated them with…
