Lucknow: A class 10 student at a city school accused his seniors of blackmailing him by threatening to make a video viral which they filmed after allegedly forcing him to smoke hookah in Gomtinagar.He claimed that the accused also forced him to consume alcohol and made a video of the act. The senior students allegedly…
Lucknow: In a major push for women’s safety and empowerment, the Lucknow Police Commissionerate has launched a special ‘Mahila Beat’ campaign across all city zones. The initiative aims to raise awareness about women’s rights, sensitise students on safety issues, and familiarise communities with emergency helplines and legal protections. Police commissioner Amrendra Kumar Sengar said women…
Lucknow: Acting on a court’s order, Varanasi police on Tuesday registered an FIR against Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh and three others for allegedly duping a hotelier of over Rs 1.5 crore and later threatening him when he demanded his money back.The FIR was lodged at Cantt police station following an order from the Chief Judicial…
Lucknow: Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences has launched a campaign for the early detection of chronic kidney disease in rural areas. The initiative will begin this month in Juggaur, a village about 25 km from the city, under the institute’s Rural Health Training Centre. Prof Namrata Rao from department of nephrology said the…
Lucknow: A team of doctors at King George’s Medical University (KGMU) on Tuesday performed a rare and complex surgery, which ended up saving the life of an auto driver in whose brain a 6 cm glass shard had penetrated through his eyes.A joint team from the neurosurgery, anaesthesia, and ophthalmology departments worked together to extract…
Lucknow: As city heads towards conclusion of Ganesh Chaturthi festival, Lucknow Municipal Corporation has completed preparations for Ganesh Visarjan (immersion of idols). Officials emphasised safe, clean and eco-friendly environment for devotees and said LMC designated three artificial ponds at Jhulelal Vatika and Kudia Ghat, the preferred immersion sites. Each pond measures 22 feet in length,…
Lucknow: The Lucknow Bench of Allahabad high court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on a special appeal filed by the state government challenging the single judge bench verdict quashing the state government orders that led to reservation of over 79% seats in government medical colleges in the government medical colleges of Ambedkar Nagar, Kannauj, Jalaun…
Lucknow: About 3,69,293 revenue matters were resolved across Uttar Pradesh in Aug this year with state capital Lucknow leading the chart in term of total disposal of cases.The Revenue Court Computerized Management System (RCCMS) in its latest monthly report also revealed that Jaunpur led at the district court level, a position it maintained for over…
In a fascinating throwback, the veteran actor Dharmendra landed the lead role in the 1987 film ‘Aag Hi Aag’ after the legendary actor, late Dilip Kumar was initially considered. According to producer Pahlaj Nihalani, this remarkable casting change wasn’t just a matter of circumstance but it was influenced by a lighthearted moment with Dharmendra, all…
JAMMU: At least five Army personnel, including a Junior Commissioned Officer, were injured in a road accident in a forward area in J&K’s Rajouri district on Tuesday.“Around 7.10am, a light vehicle patrol was returning to the headquarters at Galuthi when it skidded off the road in the Area of Responsibility in 49 RR’s 13 Sector,”…
