Lucknow: To emphasise importance of hygiene in health of women and children, department of women and child development, along with the UP Technical Support Unit, organised a virtual orientation programme on Thursday.WCD additional chief secretary Leena Johari, advised, “Simple habits like handwash can prevent up to 80% of infectious diseases, saving and ensuring quality of…
Lucknow: Amid Mayawati‘s jibes condemning the Congress for using Dalit leader Kanshi Ram’s name for political gains, UP Congress organised a seminar to discuss the personality and achievements of the BSP supremo’s political guru here on Thursday.Speaking at the seminar, UPCC chief Ajay Rai said: “Kanshi Ram committed his life to the cause of Dalits,…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday reviewed the development projects in Jhansi and directed the police to exercise zero tolerance against mafia and criminal activities.In his meeting with local administration, public representatives and police officials, Yogi said that officials should hold regular meetings with public representatives to address local concerns. The CM also inquired…
Lucknow: The women and child development department has launched an anti-child marriage drive, focusing on prevention and raising awareness about girls’ rights.Taken up under Mission Shakti 5.0, the ‘Bal Vivah ko Na’ campaign, which started on Oct 3 to mark International Girl Child Week, saw girls pledge to focus on education over child marriage. The…
Jhansi: Sportspersons felicitated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday lauded the UP govt’s initiatives to foster a positive sporting environment in the state.Rudrika Singh from Tara Devi Inter College was honoured for winning a medal at this year’s Khelo India Games. Expressing gratitude to the CM, she said, “The CM has created a highly…
Lucknow: A 27-year-old IT professional from Gomtinagar recently visited KGMU’s psycho-sexual clinic, complaining of low libido and mood changes. Blood tests showed elevated oestrogen (estradiol) levels and a disturbed testosterone-to-oestrogen ratio, suggesting overactive aromatisation (conversion of testosterone to oestrogen).Doctors observed that he was using large amounts of protein powders, mass gainers, creatine, and testosterone-boosting supplements…
Lucknow: Taking a dig at BSP chief Mayawati for expressing her “gratefulness to the BJP govt” for ensuring upkeep of memorials built under her govt, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday said the development suggested that the two have reached a ‘hidden understanding’. “Their (BSP – BJP’s) secret pact continues. This is the reason why…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday accused the Samajwadi Party of causing anarchy, unrest, and opposing social justice and Dalit rights.In Jalaun, where he inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 305 projects worth over Rs 1,900 crore, the CM referred to a statement by SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and commented: “I was reading the…
Lucknow: UP Police organised a series of unique fitness and empowerment events under Mission Shakti 5.0— from Kanpur Dehat’s ‘Run for Empowerment’ to Hamirpur’s symbolic hurdle race — to celebrate the spirit, resilience and determination of women from all walks of life. In Kanpur Dehat, Run for Empowerment event, flagged off by SP Shraddha Narendra…
Lucknow: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Uttar Pradesh Police on Thursday arrested a wanted accused, Shivsharan Pandey, a resident of Civil Lines, for his alleged involvement in a large-scale land grab and fake registration racket in Gonda district.According to EOW officials, a network of land mafias in Gonda was preparing forged property deeds…
