Lucknow: The tribal department has sent a proposal of approximately Rs 72 crore to the central govt for various schemes related to the overall development of tribal communities in six districts in the state for the financial year 2025-26. This includes Rs 6 crore for Lalitpur, Rs 37 lakh for Balrampur, Rs 44 crore for…
Lalu Prasad’s daughter, Rohini Acharya, has voiced concerns about women’s safety in Bihar, advocating for parental homes to be secure havens. Her appeal follows a public fallout with her family, where she alleged accusations of ulterior motives behind her kidney donation to her father. Acharya believes societal and political shifts are crucial to protect women…
Kanpur: The Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) organised a review meeting with senior officers and representatives of industrial associations to discuss steps to strengthen investor services, accelerate infrastructure development across industrial areas, optimise land utilisation, and enhance digital systems to improve ease of doing business.The meeting was chaired by the chief executive officer,…
Lucknow: The Lucknow bench of Allahabad HC has expressed displeasure on issuing a licence to a liquor shop near Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute.The court said, “We are surprised to see that the authorities are not acting on the orders passed by this court and are required to be held in contempt, and only thereafter,…
Lucknow: The two-day Metaphor Lucknow Litfest 2025 has begun from Saturday at Le Press, Hazratganj. The festival offers informative and interesting sessions of poetry, literature, timeless heritage of Lucknow and cinema till Dec14. First day highlights will be a session on cinema as a new literature with senior advocate Jaideep Narain Mathur. Poetry lovers can…
Lucknow: The opening day of the Athrise Badminton & Chess Championship 2025, which commenced at the BBD Badminton Academy on Friday, saw the participation of 1,500 players from over 150 schools. In the qualifying U-19 girls’ doubles category, Aanandita Shree and Pragya Yadav from CMS Gomtinagar clinched the gold medal.Judo: The judokas of Indian Para…
VIJAYAWADA: At least 9 people died, and several others were injured after a private travel bus fell into a gorge on the Chinturu–Maredumilli ghat road in Alluri Sitarama Raju district on the night between Thursday and Friday.According to officials, a group of 37 people from Chittoor district, including two drivers, were on a pilgrimage. They…
Lucknow: A road accident in Sarojininagar claimed the life of a 13-year-old schoolgirl on Friday, highlighting growing concerns over traffic safety for children. The accident occurred on Thursday morning when Priyanshi Singh, a class 6 student, was cycling to school in Amausi village near the Amausi railway station.According to reports, a van struck Priyanshi from…
US redirects $208M to school mental health after revamping Biden-era grants The U.S. Education Department has opened a new chapter in its school mental health strategy, announcing fresh funding and a policy reset that has already stirred national debate. The department confirmed that $208 million will be released to strengthen mental health services in schools…
(File photo: Shivraj Patil) NEW DELHI: Veteran Congress leader and former Union home minister Shivraj Patil passed away at his home in Latur, Maharashtra. He was 90. Family members said he passed away on Friday after a brief illness, news agency PTI reported. He is survived by his son Shailesh Patil, daughter-in-law Archana, who is…
