Lucknow: As state govt gears up for procurement of millets—named ‘Shri Anna’—from Wednesday, focus will be on jowar (sorghum), which received a significant push, its MSP increasing by record 9.73% in 2025-26 Kharif marketing year. This is highest among all coarse grains, including maize and bajra, whose MSP increased by 7.8% and 5.71%, respectively.MSP for…
Lucknow: UP tourism’s cultural pavilion set up at the UPITS 2025 generated over 200 investment queries, said tourism minister Jaiveer Singh on Tuesday. He stated that most of the interested parties discussed their projects, possible sites, and the kind of incentives they could avail from the state’s tourism promotion policy.The minister informed that more than…
Lucknow: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ombudsman, Justice Arun Kumar Mishra (retd.), former judge, Supreme Court of India, has dismissed two separate complaints filed against the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) and its representative Rajeev Shukla, reaffirming the Association’s compliance with BCCI’s constitutional framework and eligibility norms.The first complaint, filed by…
Lucknow: The 30-day Production-Oriented Theatre Workshop organised jointly by National School of Drama, and Immense Art and Cultural Society concluded with a grand theatrical showcase at Sant Gadge Ji Auditorium, on Tuesday. The finale featured stage adaptations of four celebrated stories by eminent Rajasthani writer Vijaydan Detha, including ‘Jhoothi Aas’, ‘Anek Hitler’, ‘Lajwanti’ and ‘Kheer…
Lucknow: The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has launched the Aastha Express to collect ‘puja samagri’ and immersion materials from homes after Navratri, providing a door-to-door service to keep streets clean. The vehicles are LMC’s effort to improve sanitation. Residents can book the service by calling the LMC’s toll-free number 1533, control room numbers 9219902911-14, Lion…
Lucknow: Devotees thronged Durga Puja pandals on Ashtami (eighth day of Durga Puja) at city pandals on Tuesday for Sandhi puja and festivities like dhunuchi dance, musical drama, kids competition and bhog.In Sandhi Puja, Goddess Chamunda, slayer of demons Chanda and Mund, was worshipped with garlands of 108 bael leaves, 108 lotus flowers and 108…
Lucknow: Former Uttar Pradesh mining minister Gayatri Prasad Prajapati was injured in an attack inside Lucknow district jail hospital, where he is undergoing treatment, on Tuesday evening. Jail authorities confirmed that Prajapati suffered injury and received three stitches on his head. He was shifted to KGMU later in the night. His condition is said to…
Lucknow: What people see as a grand over three hours spectacle on stage during the Ram Utsav at Aishbagh is result of 8 hours of rigorous daily practice, months of planning and sacrifices by artists who come all the way from Chandan Nagar, Kolkata. The Bhaskar Kala Kendra troupe, led by director, theatre stalwart Bhaskar…
Lucknow: Northern Railway’s Lucknow Division will undertake non-interlocking work at Amausi station on the Lucknow–Kanpur section from Oct 6-13. This infrastructure upgrade will significantly impact train operations, leading to widespread cancellations, rescheduling, diversions, and regulations.A total of eight trains, including intercity services like 11109/11110 and 22453/22454 Rajya Rani Express, will be cancelled. Additionally, over 10…
Lucknow: All eyes were on four-year-old Aprajita, chosen to be living embodiment of goddess Durga at Kumari Puja on eight day of Durga Puja at Ramakrishna Math in the city, on Tuesday. Kohled eyes, wearing a mukut and draped in a red saree with a golden border, she entered the puja hall in a wooden…
