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…
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…
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…
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…
Lucknow: Promoting intellectual and creative growth of students, the basic education department is organising the Shri Aurobindo National History Essay Competition 2025 for students enrolled in state-run schools and Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs).This competition will be held from Nov 10 to Dec 15, with support from the Union Ministry of Culture and the Foundation…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has set Nov 15 deadline for the completion of the first phase of the Zero Poverty programme, under which all focus families should be covered under seven priority schemes. The verification of families for the second phase is to be completed by Nov 30.A govt spokesperson said the first phase…
Ekta Nagar (Gujarat): At the Statue of Unity to attend the Bharat Parv, an ongoing programme to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that Gujarat is a sacred land before which every Indian bows.“Gujarat has always shown the path to the nation. Lord Shrikrishna came…
