Lucknow: Gudamba police on Tuesday arrested four people who were carrying a cash reward of Rs 25,000 each for their alleged role in the Aug 31 explosion at Behta village that left four people dead and several others injured. Police said the accused were part of a group that was illegally manufacturing and storing explosives…
Lucknow: Various academic activities will mark foundation day celebrations of SGPGI’s Department of Critical Care Medicine, which are due to begin on Wednesday. An official spokesperson said, “The lineup includes skill enhancement training, three-day mock exam to groom ICU trainees into successful specialists and a one-day workshop for paediatricians to help understand mechanical ventilators and…
Lucknow: Flashing smiles, clicking selfies and capturing memories with professors and parents, campus of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University bustled with joy and pride as the 23rd Convocation unfolded on Tuesday. The day began with a grand academic procession, setting a ceremonious tone for the 23rd Convocation of AKTU. Chancellor of the University Governor…
Lucknow: Around 155 plots in Anantnagar housing scheme were allotted through lottery on Tuesday, marking second day of the draw. Lottery was held at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, with slips drawn in front of applicants to ensure transparency.LDA Vice Chairperson Prathamesh Kumar said lottery for 121 smaller plots of 112.5 sqm will take place on Wednesday…
Lucknow: In yet another case of ‘digital arrest’ fraud, a 77-year-old retired joint director from a central ministry fell prey to cybercriminals who extorted Rs 12 lakh from him over two days after accusing him of sending obscene messages to 200 women and being involved in money laundering.The victim, Kripa Shankar Gautam, a resident of…
Lucknow: Play “Kalyugi Sudama” based on the two stories of Lord Krishna and his friend Sudama was staged at UP Sangeet Natak Akademi on Tuesday.Written by Chitra Mohan and directed by Gyaneshwar Mishra Gyani, the play was organised by Rangyatra and UP culture department. It portrays two mythological tales of Krishna and Sudama.In the first…
Kanpur: Almost a week after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath called upon IIT Kanpur to lead deep-tech innovation and help UP become a leader in the technological revolution, the IIT Kanpur Alumni Association announced a Global Capability Centre (GCC) Innovation Summit on Tuesday.This summit will bring together deep-tech and GCC leaders to chart the future of…
Lucknow: A day after arresting 31-year-old Deepak in connection with the mysterious death of a married woman, Nisha Singh (33) — who rode a scooter to hospital despite having severe burn injuries — the Farrukhabad police claimed that she set herself ablaze following a confrontation with him. The police conclusions, based on sustained interrogation of…
Lucknow: Those staying in govt colonies and residential enclaves will have to shell out extra amount every month as estate department has revised rent of residential units by 39 per cent. The rates have been revised after a gap of almost eight years. Both flat rent and market rate were revised upwards by estate department….
Lucknow: Following the unrest in Nepal and the subsequent closure of Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport, as many as four flights to the Nepal capital were diverted to Lucknow on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Indigo Airlines has announced suspension of all its operations in Nepal till further notice.The unrest, led by Nepal’s Gen Z, was sparked by alleged…
