Lucknow: A dispute between hostellers and day scholars turned violent near Gate No. 3 of Lucknow University campus on Monday afternoon , resulting in stone-pelting, injuries and chaos.What began as a verbal spat quickly spiralled out of control, forcing police and proctorial authorities to intervene. Tensions escalated when students recording the incident on their mobile…
Over 63,000 students, teachers and staff members from all 21 campuses paid tributes to Jagdish Gandhi, founder of CMS, on his 91st birth anniversary. Bharti Gandhi, founder-director of CMS, said that Jagdish Gandhi will always remain an eternal source of inspiration. Present on the occasion were Jagdish Gandhi’s family members. A Peace March was also…
Lucknow: Indore’s transformation into India’s cleanest city did not happen overnight — it was the result of a determined, multi-pronged effort under the Swachh Bharat Mission, said IIM Indore director Himanshu Rai.He said when the campaign began, Indore ranked low in national cleanliness surveys. Determined to change this, the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) launched a…
Lucknow: A law student was brutally attacked by over 50 men in Chinhat on Sunday night, following a prolonged ragging-related dispute with senior students of a private university. The assailants allegedly used pistol butts and iron rods during the assault, leaving the victim seriously injured. Acting on his complaint, police registered a case of attempt…
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…
