On Feb 15, 1926, the city witnessed the opening of Lucknow Junction, a station that would become the cornerstone of the Rohilkund and Kumaon Railway (RKR).With commodious platforms and electric lighting, it was a symbol of modernity but its significance extended far beyond its architecture. It was the culmination of decades of railway expansion, trade…
I had barely settled into the chair of the state police chief—it had been just a month since I took over, and the enormity of the task ahead weighed heavily on my shoulders. The state was in transition, aspirations were rising, and expectations from the police force were immense. And then came the announcement of…
Charbagh’s cultural resonance is amplified through literature, though myths have occasionally clouded its history. “A popular notion describes the station’s layout as resembling a chessboard from above — a poetic but factually inaccurate image perpetuated. One must delve into finer aspects of Indo-Saracenic architecture, which gives the Charbagh railway station its grandiose look,” says former…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is steadily progressing towards becoming a $1-trillion economy and is playing a pivotal role in India’s growth story. With major infrastructure projects such as extensive expressways, the upcoming Jewar Airport, and strategic logistics hubs, the state is creating a conducive environment for innovation and investment, said principal secretary, department of planning, Alok…
Step off a train at Charbagh railway station and the first thing that strikes you is not the rush of passengers or the clatter of luggage trolleys — but the domes and arches that rise like a nawabi palace.For nearly a century, this architectural marvel has been more than just a transit point; it has…
Lucknow: As part of the shared commitment to preserving the planet for future generations while inspiring people across the country to adopt green habits, enthusiasts from the city will run for a cause in the 6th Edition of SBI Green Marathon on Sunday.To weave environment consciousness into the fabric of everyday life, marathon celebrates eco-responsibility,…
Lucknow: It was a mesmerising evening of music and celebration as world famous playback singer Usha Uthup took the stage at the Sant Gadgeji Maharaj Auditorium of UP Sangeet Natak Akademi, at an event organised by Kali Bari Temple Trust, on Saturday evening. Music lovers and cultural enthusiasts in city enjoyed an unforgettable musical experience….
Kanpur: The family of Pahalgam terror attack victim Shubham Dwivedi Saturday said India’s scheduled Asia Cup match against Pakistan on Sunday is an insult to those killed in the Baisaran Valley on April 22.Shubham’s wife, Aishanya, said, “BCCI has forgotten my husband’s sacrifice in just a few months. The board seems to lack empathy for…
Lucknow: Buying beer turned violent for a 20-year-old male in Lucknow who alleged he was assaulted in a bar for questioning the inflated price. In FIR lodged at Ghazipur police station, Vinay Kumar Awasthi, resident of Indiranagar, said he went to a beer bar in Munshipulia on Sept 10. He said beer priced Rs 185…
Lucknow: A day after their dramatic rescue, the abducted boys, aged 8 and 12, recounted how their captor, a quack-turned-fake engineer, tried to win their trust by treating them like his own children to avoid suspicion.The accused, Vijay Sharma (22) of Sitapur, first lured the boys with a bizarre challenge: “Drink this soft drink bottle…
