Lucknow: Hockey India (HI) and the Indian Hockey Federation combined are set to complete 100 years of formation on Nov 7, overseeing hockey administration in the country. HI is planning to celebrate the centenary on a grand scale to make the occasion historic. On Nov 7 it will organise 1,000 men’s and women’s matches across…
Lucknow: Former Indian all-rounder Gyanendra Pandey has been appointed head coach of the Uttar Pradesh Under-23 team for the CK Nayudu Trophy. He will soon join the team’s camp in Kanpur.Since retiring in 2006, the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) has entrusted him with various roles to utilise his vast experience. Gyanendra has previously coached…
Lucknow: The Times of India and Amar Ujala registered contrasting wins over Accredited Journalists XI and Hindustan Times respectively in their league matches of the Ekana Media T20 Cup 2025 Cricket Tournament at the KD Singh ‘Babu’ Stadium on Friday.The Times of India defeated Accredited Journalists XI in a hard-fought encounter, with Rishi Singh (4…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh defeated Jharkhand in a thrilling final to win the 50th Sub-Junior National Basketball Championship held in Dehradun. Marking their second consecutive gold and fourth successive finals appearance, the team has set a new record in this age category. Earlier, in the semifinals, Uttar Pradesh registered an impressive victory over Haryana, 84–60, to…
Lucknow: The vibrant spirit of conservation and sustainable travel came alive in New Delhi on Friday as the Global Wildlife Fair 2025, organised by the Uttar Pradesh Eco Tourism Development Board, began at the Constitution Club of India.The three-day event, themed ‘Harmony between nature, humans and wildlife,’ brought together a distinguished gathering of global leaders,…
Lucknow: To raise awareness about personal and menstrual hygiene, the department of women and child development has started a personal hygiene dialogue programme. Under this initiative, interactive sessions are being organised between experts and girls to discuss various personal health issues and dispel myths surrounding menstruation.Started as part of the Mission Shakti 5.0 programme, the…
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh govt on Friday transferred four IPS officers, including senior officials posted in Lucknow and Etawah.According to the official notification issued by the home department, Ashish Srivastava, presently serving as Deputy Commissioner of Police, police commissionerate Lucknow, has been made superintendent of police, security headquarters, Lucknow.Vikrant Vir, SP in Headquarters, DGP Office,…
Lucknow: An elaborate security and administrative review to ensure the smooth execution of the Ayodhya Deepotsav 2025 was undertaken here on Friday. The four-day event, scheduled from Oct 17 to 20, aims to highlight the city’s cultural and spiritual legacy.Claiming that the district administration finalised detailed arrangements to manage crowd and VVIP movements, district magistrate…
UP Police celebrated women’s strength through Mission Shakti 5.0 events LUCKNOW: In a display of women’s strength and social awareness under Mission Shakti 5.0, Uttar Pradesh Police organised a series of fitness and empowerment events — from Kanpur Dehat’s “Run for Empowerment” to Hamirpur’s symbolic Hurdle Race — celebrating the spirit, resilience, and determination of…
Police arrested Deepak Agrahari, the main accused in the brutal lynching of Hariom Valmiki LUCKNOW: The Rae Bareli police on Friday arrested the main accused in the brutal lynching of Hariom Valmiki in Unchahar earlier this month. The accused, identified as Deepak Agrahari, who carried a reward of Rs 25,000, was apprehended following an encounter…
