Lucknow: A day after Diwali, when most of the city slows down, the skyline over Lucknow’s old quarters comes alive again as the skies above Chowk, Nakhas, Aminabad, and Husainabad fill with fluttering kites for the Jamghat celebrations.What makes Jamghat special is that Hindus, Muslims and others from old city take part with equal enthusiasm….
Lucknow: In a bid to safeguard public health during the festive season, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has spearheaded a statewide crackdown against food adulterators. The ‘Diwali Special Campaign’ — which ran from Oct 8 to 17 — saw the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department’s enforcement teams conducting rigorous inspections and raids across various districts….
Bahraich: A property dispute turned fatal when a 32-year-old man allegedly bludgeoned his 72-year-old grandmother to death with a brick on Saturday in the Dargah police station area of Bahraich. The accused, identified as Irfan, was arrested shortly after the incident.According to police, the victim, Shahjahan, had been living with her grandson Irfan in the…
Lucknow: As Uttar Pradesh gears up for Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj, Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Krishna has issued directives to senior police officers across the state, emphasising the importance of foolproof security and strict safety measures. The move aims to ensure a peaceful and joyous celebration for all.The DGP’s directives mandate…
Lucknow: Doctors at King George’s Medical University trauma surgery department saved the life of Sandeep Kumar, 31, who sustained a life-threatening injury late Saturday evening.Kumar, resident of Bahraich, fell while cleaning his home and a 15-centimetre rod pierced his back, penetrated his chest and lodged in his liver. His family rushed him to a private…
Lucknow: A total of 30 fire and emergency response teams stationed at key locations throughout the city will ensure rapid response during any untoward incidents during Diwali and any fire-related incidents, said the fire department.According to officials, these teams will enable swift control and minimise potential fire mishaps caused by fireworks or negligence during the…
Lucknow: The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) unearthed an illegal trade network involving codeine-based cough syrups being misused as intoxicants. Acting on leads obtained during an inspection of Eidika Life Sciences in Transport Nagar, officials traced links to Shyam Pharma in Aminabad, leading to a full-scale raid and subsequent sealing of the establishment.According to…
Lucknow: A sanitation worker at a private university in Madiaon was arrested late Saturday night for allegedly filming female students inside the bathroom. The accused, identified as Arun Kumar, was caught after students noticed him taking pictures secretly and raised an alarm.SHO, Madiaon, Shivnandan Mishra, said that the accused was secretly capturing photos of female…
Lucknow: Panic gripped Bakhtiyar Nagar village under Malihabad police station limits late on Saturday night after unidentified persons allegedly tried to dig up the grave of a teenage student, reportedly for occult practices.According to the family, the incident occurred around 12:30 am when some people entered the ancestral graveyard and began digging a grave. The…
Lucknow: A fake CRPF inspector was arrested for cheating aspirants with forged admit cards.The accused from Ayodhya was caught near Rewari toll plaza on Sunday with a CRPF uniform, fake seals of govt departments and forged admit cards. The Kakori police arrested the man for allegedly duping people with promises of recruitment into the paramilitary…
