Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh transport department on Tuesday announced major relief for vehicle owners by cancelling non-tax e-challans issued between 2017 and 2021, officials said.Acting on the decision, the department has started abatement or disposal of challans that were pending before the court from 2017-2021, which will be displayed on the portal as disposed of or…
Lucknow: Six people were arrested after a restaurant operating close to the UPPWD headquarters in Hazratganj was found to be serving alcohol without a valid licence.An FIR was registered against the management and staff members who were found serving liquor to the patrons. Although the bar section of the restaurant was sealed and more than…
Lucknow: Lieutenant General Sadhna Saxena Nair, director general of Medical Services (Army) and senior colonel commandant of the Army Medical Corps, paid a farewell visit to the AMC Centre and College in Lucknow Cantonment on Tuesday, marking the culmination of her distinguished career in the Armed Forces Medical Services. Lt Gen Nair served the nation…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Police has intensified its crackdown on cow slaughter and cattle smuggling, registering a massive number of cases and initiating strong preventive action against offenders across the state between Jan 1, 2024, and Aug 31, 2025.At least 699 cases of cow slaughter were registered, with 2,279 accused arrested during this period. As many…
Lucknow: Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) is set to undertake infrastructure initiatives including the expansion of the faculty academic block, a new school of public health, a new OPD complex, besides better housing facilities for its doctors and its residents.Sharing the information in his address at the 29th convocation ceremony, director…
Lucknow: In solidarity with govt teachers, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed the basic education department to file a revision plea against the Supreme Court order that has made the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) mandatory for serving teachers.A post from the Chief Minister Office handle on X said, “The state’s teachers are experienced and…
Lucknow: Governor Anandiben Patel in her address emphasised the importance of being dedicated to serving society and the nation as they progress in life.“The primary purpose of education is linked to nation-building and community service,” she said. Adding that villages face a significant shortage of specialists, she said: “Those living in the villages gave their…
Lucknow: Chief commissioner for persons with disabilities, S Govindraj, chief guest at 12th convocation ceremony of Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University (DSMNRU), said education was a continuous learning process and if teachers and scholars stopped learning, quality of education would disappear.“Graduation day is not final day to get qualified or to be qualified, but…
Lucknow: An art exhibition titled ‘Whispers of Catharsis’ by Soumitra Chakravarty began at Kala Srot art gallery on Tuesday. The exhibition is open till Thursday from 11am to 8pm daily. The exhibition features 53 paintings on themes of solitude, depth, beauty of nature including rivers, moonlight and universe, showing man’s journey through life, pain and…
Lucknow: Governor and Chancellor Anandiben Patel hailed this convocation as the most remarkable in Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University’s history, highlighting the special recognition given to high-achieving students with disabilities. Notably, a record 41 out of 166 medals were awarded to these students, underscoring the university’s commitment to inclusivity.“I am happy that on my…
