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…
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Tuesday night arrested a wanted Naxalite, Umesh Kherwar alias Nagina alias Doctor, from Sonbhadra. The Jharkhand govt recently declared a reward of Rs 5 lakh for any information leading to his arrest.Nagina, a sub-zonal commander of the banned extremist outfit Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC), was wanted…
Ayodhya/Lucknow: Days after it came to fore that the layout plan of Ayodhya Mosque got auo-rejected for want of NOCs, Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation, the trust pursuing its construction, has decided to submit a new design based on Awadhi and local architecture to Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA).“Instead of a glass facade and modern ornamental features, the…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has urged the Centre to transfer four forts, protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), to the state govt for upgradation and tourism-focused development.The forts include Talbehat Fort (Lalitpur), Kalinjar Fort (Banda), Madfa (Chitrakoot), and the steps at Barua Sagar Ghats in Jhansi.In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra…
Lucknow: “Where does the question arise,” shot back SP national general secretary Azam Khan while dismissing speculations over reports of his joining the BSP in the days to come.Azam said he had proven that he was not a “saleable commodity” and only expected love and respect in return. Azam’s statement has, at least for now,…
Lucknow: Defying a jinx that prevented various chief ministers from visiting Noida in the past several years, CM Yogi Adityanath will head to the border city once again on Thursday, this time to attend the inauguration of the UP Trade Show in Greater Noida by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Since coming to power in 2017, the…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said here on Wednesday that traders and consumers of Uttar Pradesh, India’s largest consumer state, will gain the most from the GST reforms. The CM visited Lucknow’s Hazratganj market where he interacted with shopkeepers, pasted stickers outside shops thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the reforms.Interacting with customers and shopkeepers,…
