Lucknow: Sarojininagar MLA Rajeshwar Singh on Friday called upon young students to dream big and prepare themselves for rapidly changing technology at the annual function of a school on the occasion of Children’s Day.Singh felicitated five toppers who scored above 95% in the Intermediate Board Examination, presenting them with laptops and announcing the establishment of…
Lucknow: In a move to blend technology with tradition, the Uttar Pradesh tourism department is set to introduce artificial intelligence-based smart surveillance systems at three of the state’s most-visited spiritual destinations — Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Ram Temple in Ayodhya, and Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur.The initiative, part of the state’s Smart Tourism and…
Lucknow: The state capital experienced high air pollution levels for the second consecutive day in Nov, with the Air Quality Index at 203 on Friday, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).Over the past 14 days, the city’s air quality deteriorated to the extent that exposure to such poor air could…
Bahraich: A man allegedly strangled his wife and three children in his house before hanging himself in Shravasti’s Ikauna area on Friday morning. Police said the room was bolted from inside and all five bodies were recovered after family members broke open the door around 8am.The deceased were identified as Roj Ali, his wife Shahnaz,…
Lucknow: For Jhansi’s Vandana Chaudhary, a soft toy maker trained under One District One Product scheme, the upcoming India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 in New Delhi marks a defining moment. From a modest beginning with a single sewing machine, Vandana is now set to display her creations at Bharat Mandapam, representing the spirit of…
Lucknow: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), Lucknow region, and Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC), marked Children’s Day with India’s first Aadhaar enrolment drive inside a moving metro train. Over 90 underprivileged children from Lucknow’s slum areas participated in the programme which combined celebration with empowerment.The Aadhaar enrolment process carried out during a…
Lucknow: The state cabinet on Friday approved an amendment to the UP Dookan Aur Vanijya Adhishthan Adhiniyam 1962, extending its applicability from urban areas to the entire state.With this, establishments in all districts, including rural regions, will now fall under the purview of the Act. This move aims to bring a larger number of workers…
The state cabinet congratulated the Indian Women’s Cricket team for winning the Women’s World Cup against South Africa. The cabinet commended the team’s “passion, discipline, and exceptional performance” and said that the players brought immense pride to the nation. Finance Minister Suresh Khanna said: “This achievement is not only a landmark moment for Indian cricket…
Lucknow: To make it easier for the registration of rent agreements, the stamp and registration department will be giving significant concessions in stamp charges for lease agreements of up to 10 years.The proposal was cleared by the cabinet on Friday. Currently, even though the provision for registration exists, very few landlords and tenants register agreements…
Lucknow: An MoU was signed between National Academy of Direct Taxes Regional Campus Lucknow (NADT RC of Income Tax Department) and Haryana State Excise Department recently for collaboration in training for Haryana state excise department officers.In wake of this MoU, a five-day training programme for the officers of Haryana State Excise Department titled ‘Pahal’ was…
