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…
Lucknow: A youth died after his motorcycle collided with a barrier in Gautampalli police station area on Friday night. He met with an accident while returning from a party and as he entered Chatori Gali at the 1090 intersection.Police said Shani Gautam (30) worked as a DJ operator. Initial investigation revealed that he went to…
Lucknow: CJI-designate Justice Surya Kant will grace the 125th Foundation Year Celebration of Oudh Bar Association as the chief guest in on Sunday. Justice Surya Kant will also speak in the seminar on ” Role of Bar in Dispensation of Justice” being organized by the OBA in Lucknow. The program will be held on the…
Lucknow: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Uttar Pradesh arrested a former Ballia gram panchayat development officer in connection with multi-crore foodgrain scam.The accused, Raj Kumar Dubey of Husainabad village in Ballia, was arrested by the EOW’s Varanasi sector team from Officers’ Colony, Kachahari area of Bareilly on Oct 31. The arrest was made under…
Lucknow: With Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directing officials to complete land acquisition work for the newly formed Bundelkhand Industrial Development Authority (BIDA) in six months and more than 50% of the needed land already acquired, it would be the fastest land acquisition for any such authority. Interestingly, Noida, which was established on April 17, 1976,…
