LUCKNOW: In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Uttar Pradesh government transferred 16 IPS officers, including 10 district police chiefs, on Thursday. The rejig saw multiple key postings across the state, with several officers attached to the DGP headquarters in Lucknow.According to the transfer order, SSP Azamgarh Hemraj Meena was attached to the DGP headquarters, while…
Lucknow: A seven-year-old boy was swept away in an open drain near Haider Canal in the Hussainganj area of Lucknow on Wednesday evening.Despite hours of search operation by SDRF personnel, divers, police and municipal teams, the boy was not found until the last reports came in.The victim, identified as Veeru, lived with his father Nanhe,…
Lucknow: Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak on Wednesday criticized the previous Samajwadi Party (SP) govt for corruption, nepotism, mismanagement and favouritism in govt appointments.Accusing SP chief Akhilesh Yadav of misusing public funds, Pathak listed instances when artists were flown in from Mumbai to perform in Saifai at taxpayers’ expense, while the welfare of farmers was neglected….
Lucknow: Investment proposals worth Rs 3,500 crore submitted by two industry giants were approved by the state govt on Wednesday.The projects, that are set to come up in the YEIDA region, will boost indigenous manufacturing, job creation and global technology in Uttar Pradesh, generating more than 7,000 employment opportunities in total.Sharing details, an official spokesperson…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that India is following the ‘Modi model’ of development which, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has become a global benchmark. Inaugurating Sewa Pakhwada to mark the 75th birthday of PM Modi, the CM said that ‘New India’ was inspiring the world. The CM also inaugurated a 15-day…
Lucknow: Political row erupted in UP after AIMIM state president Shaukat Ali allegedly made derogatory remarks against Maharaja Suheldev, calling him a “dacoit.” Hazratganj police on Wednesday registered FIR against Ali following complaint lodged by Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (Subhaspa), whose state office in charge Dharmprakash Chaudhary, said in the complaint that Ali made the…
Lucknow: The fifth phase of Mission Shakti, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath‘s flagship programme for women’s empowerment and security, will commence on Sept 22 to coincide with the start of Shardiya Navratri and continue for 30 days. This was announced by the CM during a review of the ongoing scheme on Wednesday.During this period, foot patrolling…
Varanasi: Special ‘Dugdhabhishek’ (milk offering ritual) to goddess Ganga, blood donation camp, mega sanitation drive, and launch of development projects worth Rs 130 crore marked the 75th birthday celebrations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi on Wednesday.Events began early morning at Dashaswamedh Ghat with dozens of ‘batuks’ (disciples of Vedic schools)…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath penned greetings for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who celebrated his 75th birthday on Wednesday.In a message on the social media platform ‘X’, the CM wrote: “Heartfelt birthday wishes to our esteemed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who embodies the hopes and aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians, elevates ‘New India’ on the…
Lucknow: Doctors and staff at SGPGI Lucknow adopted 75 TB-inflicted patients to mark 75th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and gifted a ‘Poshan potli’ containing jaggery, gram, sattu, peanuts and a health drink to each of these patients, on Wednesday. An official spokesperson said the effort aimed to emphasise community involvement in dealing with…
