Lucknow: Govt has planned the rollout of the second phase of the zero poverty programme under which emphasis will be given to ensuring that families identified under the programme are saturated with six schemes, including PM Ujjwala Yojana, Swachh Bharat Mission, Jal Jeevan Mission, electricity connection, education and Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana.So far, the focus…
Lucknow: Lucknow Development Authority on Friday extended the special Diwali discount offer on ready-to-move flats till Nov 6. So far, 589 flats were booked this festive season, while 1,100 ready-to-move flats remain vacant for prospective buyers.Under the offer, buyers can avail a direct discount of Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2 lakh, along with previously…
Lucknow: A 55-year-old man, identified as Basantu Pal, a resident of Haripur village in Sultanpur district, was murdered with a sharp-edged weapon, allegedly in connection with witchcraft-related activities. His body was recovered on Friday evening from bushes near a culvert in Fattupur village, close to Babuganj market in the Sujanganj area of Jaunpur district. According…
Lucknow: A delegation of Uttar Pradesh govt officials had a virtual meeting with the representatives of Kansai Pharmaceutical Industries Association of Japan on Friday to explore and promote partnering opportunities with pharma manufacturing units in the state. The meeting was coordinated by Invest UP.Led by Dr Yoshikazu Hayashi, director general of Kansai Pharmaceutical Industries Association,…
Lucknow: The Enforcement Directorate on Friday arrested Shadab alias Dumpi, an aide of late gangster Mukhtar Ansari, in connection with the high-profile BSNL diesel supply scam. Dumpi, accused of embezzling Rs 100 crore, was a fugitive and reportedly based in Dubai before returning to India. He was taken into custody by Lucknow police upon arrival…
Lucknow: In a joint review of preparations for the Chhath Puja and the police recruitment examination, chief secretary SP Goyal and DGP Rajeev Krishna on Friday directed divisional commissioners, district magistrates and senior police officers that the security of devotees at Chhath was a top priority for the govt.Goyal directed officials to ensure cleanliness, security,…
Lucknow: The flames spread quickly in which a worker was injured. A portion of the adjoining building collapsed during rescue work, leaving five firefighters injured. Chief fire officer, Ankush Mittal, told TOI they received information about the fire around 6:50pm and eight fire tenders from Indiranagar, Chowk, BKT and Hazratganj stations were sent to the…
Prayagraj: Laxmi Narayan Singh alias Pappu Singh (54), journalist by profession and nephew of former HC bar association chief Ashok Singh, was hacked to death near a hotel in Prayagraj on Thursday evening. The victim sustained over two dozen deep wounds to his neck, abdomen, and hands. He was rushed to the SRN Hospital in…
Lucknow: Lucknow recorded high pollution levels this Diwali night compared to the last three years of the festival. Both superfine pollutants, PM10 and PM2.5, were more than five times higher on the Diwali night (Oct 20) than the permissible limits set by the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Compared to 2024 Diwali night, PM10…
Ayodhya: In a chilling case, a woman from Ayodhya’s Mawai area was arrested, along with her lover, for allegedly strangling her two-month-old daughter, on Thursday.Police said the murder, driven by a mix of illicit love affair and family discord, took place on Oct 19, a day before Diwali.Police said Pooja of Lakhinipur village was married…
