Lucknow: In a move that could redefine regional travel in Uttar Pradesh, the state govt has given the green signal to a feasibility study for a high-speed rail corridor between Lucknow and Kanpur, modelled after the successful Meerut-Delhi Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS). If realised, this ambitious project could cut the current travel time from…
The National Students’ Union of India protested at Lucknow University on Friday against Rs 10,000 fee glitch in the university’s portal for BVA/BFA students. The hour-long demonstration saw students raising slogans and blocking the corridor outside the vice-chancellor’s office, alleging that the portal continues to display pending dues from previous semesters despite full payment. Following…
Lucknow: Day two of King George’s Medical University’s annual cultural fest Rhapsody 2025 began with ‘Coffee with Georgians’, a candid conversation with vice chancellor prof Soniya Nityanand and her husband Sharad Mishra, at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Scientific Convention Centre.Prof Nityanand’s words, “If I were born again, I would still wish to be a doctor,”…
Lucknow: Rae Bareli police have ruled out hate crime in the lynching of 40-year-old Hariom Valmiki, who was beaten to death by a mob in the Unchahar area on October 2. Police say their investigation points to mob hysteria triggered by rumours, and negligence, not to a premeditated caste-based attack. “The victim was not known…
Chief scientist at the CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), R. Ravishankar, has been elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI). This honour comes close on the heels of his recent election as a Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi, last month. Established in 1930 in Prayagraj, NASI…
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,…
