Lucknow: Proving that determination can move mountains, Somya Rakshit (30) from Lucknow, who suffers from a congenital heart disease and underwent two open-heart surgeries, achieved what few dare to attempt — climbing Ama Dablam (6,812 metres), one of Nepal’s most technical Himalayan peaks.Ama Dablam, often called the ‘Matterhorn of the Himalayas’, is admired for its…
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party national president and former UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday addressed three election rallies in Sarai Ranjan, Sitamarhi, and Chhapra assembly constituencies of poll-bound Bihar.Addressing rallies in support of Arvind Sahni (RJD candidate from Sarai Ranjan), Sunil Kushwaha (Sitamarhi), and Khesari Lal Yadav (RJD candidate from Chhapra), Akhilesh accused the BJP…
Lucknow: Advising law graduates to stay curious and never stop learning, CJI-designate Justice Surya Kant on Sunday said that working for powerful clients may help lawyers earn recognition but working for vulnerable people can fetch rewards.Addressing the convocation of Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Justice Surya Kant, who will take charge as…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday stressed the need to strengthen the judicial system. Speaking at the Ram Manohar Lohia Law University convocation, Yogi said the Uttar Pradesh govt set up integrated court complexes across 10 locations in the state, and an inter-operable criminal justice system is also being introduced gradually.Yogi congratulated the young…
A woman employee at a prominent jewellery firm in Gomtinagar allegedly stole nearly 2.5 kg of gold ornaments over four years, police said on Sunday. The accused, identified as Komal Srivastava, worked as a bank office executive at the store. The alleged theft came to light a day before Dhanteras during routine stock verification. Source…
Lucknow: On the second day of its visit to Lucknow, the 42-member diplomatic delegation caught a glimpse of city’s rich heritage besides exploring the power of One District, One Product (ODOP) Scheme — state’s flagship programme that has revived traditional handicrafts of UP besides creating jobs and bolstering exports — at the Uttar Pradesh Institute…
Lucknow: One more body was recovered on Sunday evening from the Ghaghra river, five days after the tragic boat capsized at Bharathapur Ghat in Bahriach. The body, believed to be that of the boatman, was found around 3.30 pm, nearly half a kilometre downstream of the Ghaghra barrage.The rescue teams—comprising NDRF, SDRF, SSB, PAC, and…
Lucknow: Former MP and national chairman of DOMA (Dalit, OBC, Muslim and Adivasi) Parisangh, Udit Raj, launched a scathing attack on BSP chief Mayawati, alleging that the rally held in Lucknow on Kanshi Ram’s death anniversary was merely a pretext, with the real aim being to help the BJP in the Bihar elections.“Mayawati has long…
Kanpur: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar emphasised here on Sunday that the poll panel has zero tolerance towards any kind of violence and Bihar voters would be able to cast their votes freely and peacefully.“Any act of violence will not be tolerated. All voters will be able to cast their votes peacefully, freely and…
Lucknow: With broad smiles on their faces as they stepped onto the stage to receive gold medals from top legal luminaries, meritorious students of Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University shared that they dream of using their legal knowledge for the benefit of society, whether they join the bar, the bench, or pursue any other…
