Lucknow: Resonating with the preferences of Gen Z, the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow (IIM-L) on Friday hosted the inauguration of a first-of-its-kind modernised post office on its campus.This Gen Z post office offers a QR code-based payment system, automated parcel packaging and booking units, end-to-end package tracking with real-time updates, Aadhaar enrolment and update…
Lucknow: The financial burden of central or national schemes should be borne by the central govt, said BSP national president Mayawati, referring to Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission-Gramin (VB-G RAM G). The bill for the scheme has been tabled in parliament and is set to replace MNREGA.She said that it was natural…
Lucknow: The nephrologists’ community attending the Indian Society of Nephrology Annual Conference in the city deliberated on cardiovascular kidney metabolic syndrome (CKMS). This concept aims to enhance the fight against non-communicable diseases (NCDs) to significantly reduce the morbidity and mortality they cause.NCDs are the biggest cause of death in the world. Cardiovascular diseases account for…
Lucknow: The state govt said on Friday that farmer participation in paddy procurement has increased this year, and the system has been further strengthened through online centres.So far, 4,09,444 farmers were directly involved in paddy procurement in 2025-26, compared to 3,73,840 last year. “This increase indicates the positive impact of the trust and simplified procedures…
Lucknow: Powered by spectacular batting performances by skipper Abbas Rizvi and Devesh Pandey and a three-wicket haul by Ishtiyaq Raza, The Times of India (TOI) defeated DD-AIR by 37 runs to clinch the Media Premier League (MPL) title at KD Singh ‘Babu’ Stadium on Friday.Batting first, Abbas Rizvi (71 not out, 59 balls) and Devesh…
Lucknow: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Lucknow, on Friday arrested a long-absconding accused in a chit fund fraud case linked to the Lehgna Web World Company of Kanpur Nagar, officials said on Friday.The arrest was made as part of an ongoing EOW drive aimed at tracking down wanted accused involved in economic crimes. The accused…
Lucknow: A 25-year-old man was allegedly driven to suicide by sustained harassment, blackmail, and a false criminal case in Gonda on Thursday evening, police said.The deceased, identified as Abhishek Srivastava, a resident of Gayatripuram locality, was found hanging from the ceiling fan inside his room. The FIR was lodged on Friday. Police reached the spot…
Lucknow: Giving more powers to the housing development authorities to promote urbanisation, the state govt has delegated the powers for land use change to the board of a development authority. In case a big land parcel is required to be acquired to create a township, the board governing the key affairs of housing authorities would…
Gorakhpur: UP minister Vijay Laxmi Gautam inaugurated the annual function of Scholars Senior Secondary School and Kidzee, Raghav Nagar in Deoria on Friday. The event showcased a vibrant blend of culture, creativity and youthful energy, reflecting the spirit of holistic education. School director Rajkumar Agarwal, deputy director Nikunj Agarwal and principal Sapna Kejriwal welcomed the…
Lucknow: Your power bill may rise further if electricity regulators adhere to the advice of the Union ministry of power to allow recovery of smart meter maintenance costs from consumers. This fixed cost proposed to be recovered under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) would be over and above the cost of smart meters already…
