Lucknow: Women continue to fight against violence, illiteracy, unemployment and inequality and their struggle would not be allowed to be weakened by patriarchal and Manuvadi ideologies (relating to Manusmriti), declared Subhashini Ali, national vice president of All India Democratic Women’s Association, at the 13th state conference held at Udyan Bhawan Auditorium, Sapru Marg.Addressing a gathering…
Lucknow: City’s Sachin Agrawal of PTC Industries has emerged as the city’s wealthiest person, ranking third among Uttar Pradesh’s richest with a net worth of Rs 11,320 crore according to the Hurun India Rich List 2025.In all, there are 41 billionaires from UP in the list, reflecting the state’s growing economic influence across industries.From Lucknow,…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday directed senior officials not to stay stuck in files and office and undertake regular ground reviews of ongoing projects, moving forward with transparency while keeping public convenience in mind.In a discussion on master plans, Yogi said these should be practical to implement and added that officials should focus…
JHANSI: A viral video showing the search of Atique’s son, Ali, at the main entrance of Jhansi district jail has sparked concerns. Former IPS officer and National President of Azad Adhikar Sena, Amitabh Thakur, has expressed his worries about security issues within the jail premises.In a video message, Thakur stated, “Atique Ahmad’s son Ali Ahmad’s…
Uttar Pradesh opposition leader Mata Prasad Pandey was barred from visiting Bareilly by police NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh Assembly leader of opposition and SP MLA Mata Prasad Pandey on Saturday said that police had barred him and a Samajwadi Party delegation from visiting Bareilly, where tensions have been high following the recent “I Love Mohammad”…
Lucknow: Katyayini Devi Temple, the source of strength and faith for thousands of pilgrims and followers, including dreaded brigands like Phoolan Devi, is up for a facelift.Located in the Kathri area of Kanpur Dehat, the temple has been a seat of Shakti worship for five centuries. “This revered seat of faith is an important pilgrim…
Lucknow: Students at Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University (KMCLU) will now have access to an Internet of Things (IoT) laboratory, offering hands-on learning in IoT, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data science, and innovation-based project development.Established in collaboration with the NGO Swades at a cost of approximately Rs 20–22 lakh, the lab will be inaugurated…
Lucknow: The three-day Ramlila at Bakshi Ka Talab (BKT), which is a symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity, began with the staging of scenes of birth of Lord Ram and his brothers, their upbringing and Sita swayamwar, on Friday.While the role of Lord Ram was played by Sahil Khan, Qais Ahmad played Lord Laxman and Farhan Ali…
Lucknow: This year’s Dussehra celebrations witnessed comparatively low air pollution levels in the state capital, making it the second-cleanest post-festival air in nearly a decade. Despite the burning of crackers and the torching of Ravana effigies across the city, the air quality index (AQI) remained in the ‘satisfactory’ category, recording an AQI of 70. Pollution…
Lucknow: In several parts of the city, govt construction works, including road repair, drain maintenance, sewer line laying, and building projects, are being carried out without following the basic norms set by the National Green Tribunal (NGT).During reality checks by TOI, it was found that in areas including Gomtinagar, Ashiana, Mahanagar, Kapoorthala, and Narhi, the…
