Lucknow: Days after the Election Commission announced Special Intensive Revision (SIR) for 12 states, including Uttar Pradesh, the state BJP unit held an organizational meeting on Saturday to mobilise the cadre to ensure that every eligible person is added to the voter list.Chairing the meeting, UP BJP chief Bhupendra Chaudhary asked party workers to remain…
Lucknow: Chief Justice of India-designate Surya Kant will be the chief guest at the Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU) convocation in the city on Sunday.The dress rehearsal for the ceremony was held on Saturday. “Supreme Court Judge Justice Vikram Nath, who is also the visitor of the university, will preside over the…
Lucknow: Cricket fans were left disappointed as the first day of the Ranji Trophy clash between Uttar Pradesh and Baroda was abandoned due to a wet outfield at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi (Vadodara). UP are placed fourth in Elite Group A with six points earned from their two drawn matches in Kanpur and was desperate…
Lucknow: Robotic knee replacement surgeries are proving to be more effective than conventional ones, offering longer-lasting artificial knees, reduced pain and faster recovery, said Dr Sandeep Kapoor, organising secretary of the Indian Arthroplasty Association, during the 21st Annual National Conference (IAACON 2025) held on Saturday.Dr Kapoor explained that robotic systems allow surgeons to plan and…
Lucknow: A 45-member diplomatic delegation from Central and South American and Caribbean countries, which is on a visit to Uttar Pradesh to explore investment opportunities and experience the state’s vibrant culture, engaged in several academic discussions on Saturday.The visit is a part of the diplomats’ training programme under the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service…
Lucknow: The Dudhwa Tiger Reserve (DTR) in Uttar Pradesh reopened its gates for tourists on Saturday following the period of routine annual closure which began Jun 15.This year, Dudhwa reopened for tourists on Nov 1, marking an earlier start from the usual date of Nov 15. The new ecotourism season for 2025-26 was inaugurated in…
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has registered 303 cases and seized 34,478 kg of illegal narcotics ever since its inception on Sept 4, 2022. The specialised force, formed under the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, currently operates through eight operational units in Meerut, Agra, Bareilly, Kanpur, Lucknow, Prayagraj, Varanasi and Gorakhpur,…
Lucknow: An FIR was lodged at Hazratganj police station late Saturday following a complaint from the State Health Agency – Ayushman Bharat, Uttar Pradesh, over massive data manipulation and cyber fraud.This involved unauthorized changes in Aadhaar-linked mobile numbers of officials and employees associated with SACHIS (State Agency for Comprehensive Health and Integrated Services), which operates…
Lucknow: Lucknow began their state-level coordination senior women’s handball championship campaign on a winning note, defeating Saharanpur 13-4 in a one-sided contest, while Jhansi division secured a double victory at the KD Singh ‘Babu’ Stadium on Saturday. For Lucknow, Ritu Pal scored five goals, Shivani Verma four and Priya three. Jhansi division first defeated Meerut…
Lucknow: A homeopathy doctor, Manish Kumar Srivastava, resident of Hardoi Road in Thakurganj, accused four persons of defrauding him of Rs 5 lakh in the name of a partnership in a medical store. Police filed FIR on court order.According to Dr Manish, in 2023, he met Satpal Arkvanshi, salesman for a homeopathic pharmaceutical company in…
