Lucknow: Days after launching the ‘Mangalmaan App’ to help devotees streamline immersion activities, Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) on Friday launched it web version.The app will allow residents to locate designated immersion sites or request home collection of idols, said municipal commissioner Gaurav Kumar.The facility will be integrated with the LMC’s ‘Aastha Express’, which is already…
Lucknow: Rajnath Singh inaugurated a state-of-the-art Titanium and Super Alloy Material Plant at PTC Industries in Lucknow, hailing it as a major milestone in India’s journey towards self-reliance in defence manufacturing.He expressed confidence that the facility would end dependency on other countries for critical aerospace and defence materials. He said the plant places India among…
Lucknow: In a display of camaraderie and festive spirit, defence minister Rajnath Singh attended Diwali Sneh Milan (worker meet-and-greet) in Gomtinagar on Saturday where he interacted with party workers, enjoying traditional Lucknowi snacks like batasha and tikki.Addressing the crowd, Singh expressed joy at their energy and extended warm wishes for Dhanteras and Diwali. Singh emphasized…
Lucknow: The Crime Investigation Department (CID) on Saturday arrested a man accused of fabricating a recommendation letter—reportedly to be from the secretary to the governor—to secure a govt job for the post of sweeper/cleaner in the state estate department.The accused was identified as Vijay Srivastava from Lucknow. Following verification and forensic checks, CID officials registered…
Lucknow: A 14-year-old student was killed while his two brothers were injured after being hit by a speeding truck in Ikauna area of Shravasti on Saturday morning, police said. The deceased, Deepak Rao, was a Class 7 student and a native of Budhni village of Bahraich. According to eyewitnesses, the accident occurred when Deepak was…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed BrahMos as “the most capable weapon to protect not only India but also our friendly countries across the world.” He said that the missile’s production in Lucknow, realised through the efforts of Rajnath Singh, fulfills PM Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India‘ vision and marks a proud moment for the…
Lucknow: Defence minister Rajnath Singh lauded Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath‘s visionary leadership and said his progressive policies have taken Uttar Pradesh to new heights in the fields of investment, security, and employment. The Lucknow MP described UP’s improved law and order as one of CM Yogi’s greatest achievements.At the BrahMos missile flag-off ceremony, Rajnath Singh…
Lucknow: In a stern warning to Pakistan, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said every inch of its territory lies within the range of BrahMos missiles and what happened during Operation Sindoor was just a trailer.The operation proved that victory has become a habit for India, he said.The Union minister, along with CM Yogi Adityanath,…
Lucknow’s ‘Water Gate’ — a modest but strategically crucial river gate at the Residency, played a crucial role in determining the fate of the Uprising of 1857 in Awadh.Describing Water Gate in his book, ‘The Tourists’ Guide to Lucknow’, Edward H Hilton said that it was “the gate of the Residency facing the Gomti at…
As you visit Masterji Rehman Raza’s humble tailor shop, nestled in the vibrant lanes of the busy Chowk area in Lucknow, you’re immediately transported into a world where tradition and craftsmanship reign supreme. Amidst the bustling streets, Rehman proves that the perfect fit comes from a human hand, imbued with heritage.As you step inside, you’ll…
