Lucknow: A popular small-town YouTuber’s success story took a dark turn when his channel was hacked by two young men from Bihar, both school dropouts who used their self-learned cyber skills to blackmail him. The victim, Vinay Kumar, a resident of Chiraiya Bhikhpur in Balrampur’s Dehat Kotwali area, runs the popular YouTube channel @Factuvinay, boasting…
Gorakhpur: From generating a modest income from two cattleheads to becoming a ‘Lakhpati Didi’, the journey of Kausalya Devi of Chauri Chaura, Gorakhpur, was showcased at the UP International Trade Show in Greater Noida on Thursday, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally lauded her achievement, said information department.Kausalya is shareholder in Shri Baba Gorakhnath Kripa…
Lucknow: The BJP’s decision to appoint UP deputy CM Keshav Maurya as the party co-incharge of the state elections in poll-bound Bihar has turned the spotlight on the saffron outfit’s fresh bid to position him as the prominent OBC organisational face in the upcoming poll battle.The strategy, sources said, is aimed at undercutting the Samajwadi…
PM: GST Reforms ALandmark In India’sEconomic Journeytimes news networkLucknow/Greater Noida: Describing Uttar Pradesh as the land of ‘amazing possibilities’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to explore the vast opportunities that it offers. Inaugurating Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) 2025 at the India Expo Centre & Mart in…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday hailed the recent changes in the GST regime as a “wonderful Diwali gift” for all sections of society and said that the reforms would help the state meet global economic challenges.Welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Uttar Pradesh for the first time after the GST changes were announced,…
Bahraich/Lucknow: Forty minor girls were found in the bathroom of an illegal madrassa in Bahraich’s Payagpur subdivision on Wednesday evening during the district administration’s raid on its premises.The action was led by sub-divisional magistrate (SDM), Payagpur, Ashwani Pandey, who, along with a police team including women constables, entered the madrassa on the information that it…
Lucknow: Piped Natural Gas (PNG) service has kickstarted in Ayodhya and Sultanpur. Green Gas Limited (GGL), a joint venture of GAIL (India) Ltd and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., has launched the PNG supply in the region.The facility began in Saketpuri, Ayodhya, on Wednesday. Regional manager Praveen Singh said that three households had been provided PNG…
Lucknow: The iconic Pucca Pull (Harding’s Bridge) in old city is falling into disrepair as civic authorities turn blind eye to its upkeep. Cleaning and streetlight maintenance are ignored and the heritage bridge canopies are occupied by illegal settlers, beggars or drug addicts.The bridge is littered with garbage, raising safety and heritage concerns. Residents and…
For Dharmendra Jai Narain—better known as DJ Narain—Lucknow is more than just his hometown; it is the heartbeat of his musical journey. As Lucknow Times celebrates 30 glorious years, the celebrated singer of the ’90s hit band Aryans takes us on a nostalgic ride through the alleys of the city that nurtured his passion. From…
A nostalgic journey through Lucknow University’s challenging decades Once revered as a beacon of academic excellence, the University of Lucknow has experienced profound changes mirroring the evolving social and political landscape of Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1921, this historic institution has stood witness to waves of intellectual growth, turbulent student politics, and determined efforts at…
