‘Mateen’s poetry is a living legacy’ | Lucknow News

Lucknow: A literary gathering titled ‘Through the Windows of Memories’ was organised to hold a discussion on poetry collection ‘Safina-e-Mateen’ by late Waheeduddin Khan alias Mateen, on Saturday.Hailing from Fatehpur, Mateen was among the most popular students at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).This literary and cultural session was conducted at Sheroes Hangout.The session was presided…

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Drama, comedy share centrestage | Lucknow News

Lucknow: Theatre and comedy combined in an evening of entertainment as stand-up Gaurav Gupta and the play ‘Vodka and No Tonic’, directed by Lillete Dubey, took centre stage at Repertwahr on Saturday. Adapted from Shobhaa De’s ‘Lockdown Liaisons’, the play is a poignant anthology of relationships during pandemic. Lillete Dubey, Ira Dubey and Joy Sengupta…

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Expansion of med colleges will boost healthcare services, say toppers | Lucknow News

Lucknow: Rapid expansion of medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh, despite current infrastructure limitations, will gradually strengthen patient care by improving access to doctors and specialised services across the state, KGMU toppers said on Saturday.MD Community Medicine Gold Medallist Dr Akshata MA said the expansion would have a positive impact on preventive healthcare. “Medical colleges play…

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Eclectic mix of styles in ‘Art Odyssey’ at Kala Srot | Lucknow News

Lucknow: From abstract paintings to sculptures, several specimens are on display in ‘Art Odyssey’ exhibition that opened at Kala Srot on Saturday. It will continue from 12noon till 8pm daily till Dec 25.Around 10 artists are exhibiting 35 paintings and four sculptures, depicting evolution of art, exploring diverse styles, techniques and cultural influences from ancient…

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‘Why no bulldozer action against cough syrup accused?’ | Lucknow News

Lucknow/Varanasi: Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Modi-Yogi govt, questioning its handling of the alleged narcotic cough syrup racket and accusing it of “selective action” against political opponents while sparing the accused in serious criminal cases. Addressing a press conference at his camp office in Varanasi,…

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CM for strict traffic norms, orders action against violators | Lucknow News

Lucknow: Stating that challans alone are not a permanent solution, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered strict action against habitual traffic rule violators, including the seizure of driving licences and impounding of vehicles. Clear guidelines must be framed and enforced rigorously, he said, adding that firmness is unavoidable in matters directly linked to human lives. The…

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Follow 4E approach during ‘Road Safety Month’: CM | Lucknow News

Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday directed that the ‘Road Safety Month’ in Jan be observed on the 4E model (Education, Enforcement, Engineering, and Emergency Care) with equal emphasis and coordinated action on all four pillars.Chairing a high-level review meeting on Saturday with senior govt officials, divisional commissioners, and district magistrates, the chief minister…

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