Lucknow: Aam Aadmi Party has expressed concern over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise which began in UP and 11 other states on Tuesday. The party said it will closely monitor the situation to ensure that every eligible person has the right to vote.Party MP and UP in-charge Sanjay Singh alleged that SIR was a…
Lucknow: In a new process for opening degree-level pharmacy institutes and starting new courses in existing institutes, the govt has asked APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) to geotag all institutes using Google API.In a fresh set of directives, additional chief secretary, technical education, Narendra Bhooshan, has asked AKTU to grant one-time affiliation to pharmacy…
Lucknow: Lucknow Development Authority has begun groundwork on a six-lane expressway under the state capital region (SCR) development project ‘Vigyan Path’ that will connect Lucknow with districts covered in the SCR, including Hardoi, Sitapur, Barabanki, Rae Bareli and Unnao. The road will span approximately 250 kms. The corridor is planned as part of wider development…
After his much-publicized separation from Natasa Stankovic in 2024, Indian cricket team all-rounder Hardik Pandya seems to have found love again — this time with model Mahieka Sharma. The cricketer, who had earlier kept his personal life guarded, now appears to be in a much happier space, openly sharing glimpses of his time with Mahieka….
SRINAGAR: As the battle intensifies for the November 11 bypoll in central Kashmir’s Budgam assembly seat, Mehbooba Mufti-led Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has placed Iltija Mufti and MLA Waheed Parra at the forefront of its campaign, and their focus remains firmly on cornering J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah.“There are 50 MLAs roaming around Budgam right…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will on Wednesday hand over keys of 72 EWS (economically weaker section) flats constructed on land freed from late don Mukhtar Ansari‘s possession in Lucknow’s Dalibagh area to beneficiaries.The flats have been built under the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Housing Scheme and are priced at Rs 10.70 lakh each. The lottery…
As the US government shutdown stretched into its 34th day, travel disruptions mounted across major airports, threatening to derail the Thanksgiving travel rush. According to news agency Reuters, more than 3.2 million passengers have already faced flight delays or cancellations because of widespread absences among unpaid air traffic controllers. Trump’s SNAP Cuts Leave Millions Hungry…
Lucknow: As many as 21 sugar mills started operations for the 2025-26 cane crushing season, a state govt spokesperson said on Tuesday. In all, 53 sugar mills issued indents for sugarcane purchases. The development comes less than a week after the state govt announced an increase of Rs 30 per quintal in sugarcane prices for…
SRINAGAR: Former India all-rounder Parvez Rasool condemned Tuesday social media memes mocking West Indies star Chris Gayle after the abrupt collapse of Indian Heaven Premier League (IHPL) in J&K, calling the portrayal “irresponsible and harmful for Kashmir’s cricket”.Rasool said Gayle did not flee but left after completing his three-match commitment. “When he left the hotel,…
Lucknow: A violent family dispute over property turned into a horrific late-night shooting in Ambedkarnagar’s Jagdishpur Kadipur village on Tuesday.It all started when a young man allegedly opened fire on his father and uncle for transferring family property to his aunt. Both men sustained critical bullet injuries and are undergoing treatment at KGMU, Lucknow. The…
