Complying with SC order, UP bans sale, use or making of crackers in its NCR districts | Lucknow News

Lucknow: The state govt on Thursday announced a blanket ban on manufacturing, storing, selling, or using of firecrackers in the NCR districts of Uttar Pradesh.The ban, announced ahead of the festive season of Dussehra and Diwali, is in compliance with a Supreme Court directive aimed at curbing pollution in the region.The violation will invite imprisonment…

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149 is transport dept’s new helpline number | Lucknow News

Lucknow: To make its services more accessible, UP Transport Department has introduced 24×7 helpline number 149, approved by Union ministry of telecommunications. Along with existing toll-free number, 1800-1800-151, the short and easy-to-remember code aims to provide citizens with quick, reliable, and transparent assistance at any time.Citizens can obtain information, status updates, and grievance redressal for…

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Cyber cops bust online fraud racket, 3 arrested | Lucknow News

Lucknow: The cyber crime cell of Balrampur police unearthed a major fraud involving illegal online gaming and loan apps, arresting three members of an inter-state syndicate operating across Uttar Pradesh.The accused—Rahul Mishra of Amethi, Nirmal Kumar of Bahora in Farrukhabad, and Dharmendra Singh of Auraiya—were arrested in Lucknow on Monday. Police recovered three Android smartphones…

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On Pathak’s orders, 10 healthcare staff face action for absenteeism & laxity | Lucknow News

Lucknow: On the directions of Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, 10 healthcare staff, including four doctors from Lucknow, have faced action for negligence and absenteeism.Four doctors from Lucknow, along with a data entry operator, were dismissed, while proceedings were initiated against six others. Those dismissed in Lucknow include Dr Shilpi Gupta (Neelmatha Urban PHC), Dr…

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‘Ensure zero tolerance for cheating’: Acting CS reviews PET preparations | Lucknow News

Lucknow: Acting chief secretary Deepak Kumar reviewed preparations for the upcoming Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) of the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission and directed authorities to ensure fairness, transparency and zero tolerance for cheating. He said that 25,31,996 candidates have registered for the exam, which will be conducted on Sept 6 and 7. Kumar…

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UPPCB assures full support to sugar mills | Lucknow News

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) chairman Dr RP Singh on Thursday assured representatives of the state’s 133 sugar mills of full support in meeting environmental compliance and consent requirements during a dialogue programme.Highlighting investment reforms undertaken by the UPPCB over time, Singh said the sugar industry plays a crucial role in Uttar Pradesh’s…

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