Lucknow: In a concerted effort to extend the benefits of govt welfare schemes to all residents of Bharathapur village, Bahraich, the revenue department on Sunday conducted an extensive verification drive. The initiative comes in the wake of the tragic boat accident on Oct 29, which left eight people missing in the Kaudiyala river.During the day-long…
Ayodhya/Lucknow: Ahead of the ‘dhawajarohan’ ceremony scheduled to take place in Ram temple in Ayodhya on Nov 25, chairman of the temple construction committee Nripendra Misra held a review meeting on Sunday.After inspecting the ongoing civil works and other preparations being made to facilitate the event, Misra said that everyone is looking forward to the…
Lucknow: Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) has introduced a new initiative that integrates online internships into its academic credit system to enhance students’ practical exposure.Under the initiative, students will earn one academic credit for every 30 hours of virtual internship completed. The university administration has prepared detailed guidelines to ensure smooth implementation. AKTU…
Lucknow: Legal drafting and advocacy are crucial intertwined skills that require clarity, precision and persuasive communication. Focus on both written and oral skills, thorough legal research, meticulous attention to detail and structured arguments are the key, said legal luminaries during ‘Legal Drafting and Advocacy Skills’ session organised by Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University’s School of Legal…
Lucknow: Ceramic Khurja crockery and home decor along with marble, sandalwood and teakwood sculptures were the major attraction on the first day of a 10-day Uttarakhand Mahotsav organised by Uttarakhand Mahaparishad at Parvatiya Sanskritik Upvan, Birbal Sahni Marg from 10am to 11pm till Nov 18 daily. The mahotsav was inaugurated by culture and tourism minister…
Lucknow: A clay art workshop themed ‘Vocal for Local’ and ‘Environmental Sustainability’ brought students together, introducing them to India’s rich traditional craftsmanship and promoting eco-conscious creativity. Organised by Chitrakathi Art School in South City, the event saw students being trained in various techniques of shaping clay, colour combinations and decorating pottery.School director Ashutosh Vardhan said…
Operational unit of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) in Lucknow on Sunday arrested a drug peddler involved in the illegal sale of high-end narcotics. The accused, Praveen Tiwari (27) of Gorakhpur, was nabbed following a swift operation. Police recovered 105 grams of high-grade organic/American cannabis valued at Rs 10.5 lakh. The accused was reportedly engaged in…
Lucknow: Four senior officials from social welfare department were dismissed from service, while a recovery order was served on three who retired from service. Some inquiries had been pending for past 15 years.UP social welfare minister with independent charge and former IPS, Asim Arun, directed FIR be registered against the officials concerned. All seven individuals…
Lucknow: After addressing at least 25 public meetings across 21 districts in Bihar, Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday visited Odisha to campaign for SP candidate Ramakant Hati, who is in the fray for assembly elections from Naupada seat.Alleging largescale manipulation in voter lists and irregularities in booths in past elections, Akhilesh said,…
Lucknow: Cricketer Vipraj Nigam registered a case against a woman for issuing threatening messages from multiple international numbers for over two months.An FIR was lodged at Kotwali Nagar police station of Barabanki district late Saturday night.Vipraj, a resident of Awas Vikas Colony, Barabanki, said that he had been receiving threat calls and abusive messages from…
