Lucknow: A programme on the life and works of the great poet Kalidas was organised by the Sanskrit department at Karamat Husain Muslim Girls’ PG College on Monday.The event, titled, ‘Vangmaya Tarangini’ was held under the patronage of the college manager, Syed Naved Ahmad, and principal, Prof Huma Khwaja. Chief Guest Prof Ram Sumer Yadav,…
Lucknow: The pre-convocation week celebrations for the 68th convocation of Lucknow University commenced on Monday.The inaugural event, organised by the Sanskritiki Board, featured Ganesh Vandana, classical and folk dances including Marathi, Kathak, Punjabi, Rajasthani, and Manipuri, along with a special band performance and a Mahabharata-based poetry recital. Inter-college group singing and group dance competitions marked…
Lucknow: Shaken by the twin explosions that ripped through a house in Behta on Sunday, the villagers stayed outdoors throughout the night. “After the second blast, we were too scared to step inside our homes. I, along with my family, sat in the mosque compound with others until sunrise,” said Shaukat Ali, a local resident.Women…
Lucknow: Divisional commissioner Roshan Jacob on Monday directed officials to ensure the immediate patch repair of pothole-ridden roads, halt open dumping of garbage and increase drain cleaning efforts to address waterlogging and vector-borne diseases.During a review meeting, Jacob directed officials that road repairs must be taken up on priority and a list of stretches needing…
Lucknow: Two teenagers injured in the Behta firecracker blast are fighting for their lives at King George’s Medical University (KGMU). Both have been shifted to the Burn ICU under the department of plastic and reconstructive surgery.Doctors said Irshad, 19, suffered 90–95% burns. He is on oxygen support and is being stabilised with hydration and antibiotics….
Lucknow: In a thrilling match, Lucknow Falcons defeated table-toppers Kashi Rudras by 59 runs to qualify for the playoffs of the UPT20 League. Aaradhya Yadav’s fine fifty helped Lucknow put up a commendable score of 161/8 in 20 overs. Thereafter, experienced player Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled brilliantly (4/12) to restrict Kashi Rudras to 102 in 18.3…
Lucknow: After last year’s brilliant performance, leg spinner and Lucknow lad Vipraj Nigam is battling to maintain his domination in the UPT20 league this season. So far, he has taken 15 wickets for Lucknow Falcons in nine innings at an economy rate of 8 runs. He believes that this is too he is in the…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath interacted with more than 50 citizens who attended Janata Darshan at his residence in Lucknow on Monday.The CM listened to their grievances and forwarded their complaints to the concerned officers with directions that all matters be attended to immediately. He added that before closing the complaint, the complainant’s feedback must…
Lucknow: Two railway employees allegedly hatched a revenge-fuelled dramatic extortion bid targeting a city doctor with a ₹20-lakh ransom note under Krishhna Nagar police station.“The duo paid an e-rickshaw driver ₹20 to deliver the chilling letter, sealed with a hand-drawn map for the cash drop. But their scheme crashed when the doctor alerted police” said…
Lucknow: More than 60 urban local bodies catering to the population in smaller towns could look forward to increased funding and budget.The urban development department has shortlisted 66 ULBs across 34 districts, which will benefit from Deen Dayal Upadhaya scheme in the coming months. Aimed at upgrading the nagar panchayats (town councils) having a population…
