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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav’s criticism of the government’s expenditure on diyas for Ayodhya’s Deepotsav sparked a political row, with the BJP accusing the SP of opposing Hindu sentiments NEW DELHI: On the eve of Ayodhya’s grand Deepotsav celebrations, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav triggered a political storm by questioning the Yogi Adityanath-led government’s…

Lucknow: The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) on Saturday imposed Rs 10 lakh fine on a private agency for negligence in maintaining cleanliness in Zone 3, including Aminabad and adjacent areas.The action was taken on the direction of state finance and parliamentary affairs minister and Lucknow in-charge minister, Suresh Khanna. The penalty was announced on the…

Lucknow: Lashing out at the BJP govt for its failure to address massive traffic jams in cities, Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said the entire state is reeling under massive traffic jams and all the hype about smart city project has only proved to be a sham.“Look at the condition of traffic…

Lucknow: The automobile market in the state capital is witnessing strong festive momentum this Diwali and Dhanteras, with dealers expecting a clear rebound after GST cuts. Showrooms across Lucknow are gearing up to deliver around 4,500–5,000 two-wheelers and nearly 2,500–3,500 passenger and commercial vehicles.The passenger vehicle market is showing a distinct trend this season. While…

Lucknow: A day after TOI reported about a six-fold hike in the cost of new electricity connections, the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has served a notice on the state power utility for ‘violating its orders and overcharging consumers for smart prepaid meters’.In his letter (a copy of which is with TOI), UPERC secretary…

Lucknow: NDA constituent Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) plans to overhaul its organisational machinery in UP by mid-Nov, in a politically significant move that could help the party lay a formal poll template ahead of the panchayat elections due next year and the high-stakes 2027 assembly elections.Sources said the organisational churning is expected to be initiated…

Lucknow: After holding a state-level meeting of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) in Lucknow on Oct 16, BSP president Mayawati has convened an all-India meeting of the party in the state capital on Sunday (Oct 19).The meeting, however, will not include participation from the UP and Uttarakhand units of the party as they were present…

Lucknow: The sarrafa market experienced a dip in gold and silver sales volumes this Dhanteras compared to last year, largely due to the surge in precious metal prices. However, the overall sales value saw a notable increase, underscoring the enduring demand for these precious commodities.According to Lucknow Sarrafa Market Association, about 42kg gold worth Rs…

Lucknow: Expressing deep concern over the rise of cyber warfare in the 21st century, Sarojininagar MLA Rajeshwar Singh said that boundaries have changed, and so has the form of war — the new battlefield is digital.In a post on X, the MLA said, “Today’s wars are fought not on borders but through computers, codes, and…

On the eve of ninth Deepostav on Sunday, Ayodhya was bustling with celebratory energy as preparations for the grand event were in the final stages. While on one hand volunteers were seen arranging earthen lamps along the ghats, artisans were busy finalising the tableaux for the Shobha Yatra near the Saket Degree College campus. Safai…