Lucknow: In a step towards enhancing security and reducing street crimes, Lucknow Police have inducted 13 new police response vehicles (PRVs) into the existing UP-112 fleet.The new fleet was formally flagged off on Monday as part of the city’s predictive policing initiative, aimed at strengthening visible police presence and improving public safety in high-sensitivity areas.With…
Lucknow: An assistant excise commissioner deputed in Gonda was dismissed from service after he was allegedly found guilty of abetting theft of extra neutral alcohol (ENA) from a Nawabganj-based distillery.The incident took place in Nov 2024, with the theft reported from Star Light Bruken Limited. State excise minister with independent charge, Nitin Agarwal, on Monday…
Lucknow: Public spitting and urination continue unchecked across the city due to poor enforcement of existing rules and penalties.Major landmarks, busy markets, and even heritage sites bear stains, foul odours, and overflowing bins—clear signs of the gap between regulations and ground reality. As per the Uttar Pradesh Solid Waste Management and Cleanliness Rules, 2021, the…
Lucknow: To enhance Uttar Pradesh’s emergency response capacity, the state govt has sanctioned Rs 22.64 crore for the procurement of 323 new police response vehicles (PRVs) in the second phase of UP-112 emergency response project.The decision is a part of govt’s ongoing efforts to modernise the police fleet and replace vehicles that became unserviceable due…
Lucknow: In the wake of the blast reported in Delhi, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed the state police to remain on high alert and ensure a heightened state of security and vigilance across all districts.The Chief Minister, after taking detailed information about the Delhi incident from Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Krishna, instructed that…
Lucknow: The 6-day Janjatiye Bhagidari Utsav, organised by UP tourism and culture department in collaboration with the social welfare department, will be held between Nov 13 and Nov 18 at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan.“The festival which takes place every year to mark the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Birsa Munda will highlight the contribution of India’s…
Lucknow: Residents of Balaganj, Thakurganj, and nearby areas in the Old City will soon enjoy smoother access to Phase I of the Green Corridor, which runs from IIM Road to Pakka Pul.The existing 1.5 km single-lane stretch from Harinagar Cattle Colony in Balaganj to Gaughat is being widened into a double-lane road and integrated with…
Lucknow: Tests like X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds have made it possible to detect diseases without any surgery or incisions, but such procedures should only be done on a doctor’s recommendation.This was said by Dr Anand Tripathi, chief medical superintendent of the 50-bed Combined Hospital, Chandannagar, on Monday, during his address on the celebration…
A workshop on ‘understanding boundaries and staying safe’ was organised by the faculty of legal studies in collaboration with Association for Advocacy and Legal Initiatives (AALI), a Lucknow-based NGO at KMC Language University on Monday. A memorandum of understanding was signed between the university and AALI. Source link
Lucknow: Mayor Sushma Kharkwal on Monday laid the foundation stone for development projects worth Rs 19.5 crore in various wards of the city.The projects focus on constructing and upgrading roads, drains and sewers to strengthen the civic infrastructure and address long-standing issues of drainage and connectivity. The aim is to make the city cleaner, better…
