Lucknow: The Vidyut Karamchari Samyukta Sangharsh Samiti (VKSSS), Uttar Pradesh, has raised concerns over a payment of Rs 1.3 crore made by Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) and its five distribution companies to All-India Discom Association (AIDA), a newly formed body.According to the committee, the payment was made on June 3, 2025, under the…
Lucknow: CM said the fair and transparent recruitment process of the Women and Child Development Department is not only creating employment opportunities, but also raising hopes among youth in remote areas of Uttar Pradesh. He highlighted the selection of two daughters from the Tharu tribe in Lakhimpur Kheri and Dudhwa National Park as proof that…
Lucknow: Noted Hindi novelist and journalist Dayanand Pandey has been conferred with Veer Singh Dev National Award by the Madhya Pradesh Sahitya Akademi for his acclaimed novel ‘Vipashyana Mein Prem’. The award ceremony was held in Bhopal. Pandey was felicitated with a citation, a shawl and a cheque of Rs 1 lakh.The 67-year-old author, who…
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday described the ‘retaliatory tariff’ imposed by the US on Indian goods a result of BJP govt’s failed foreign policy and urged it to provide a ‘safety shield’ to export sector in UP where millions of jobs were at stake.“The export sector has been hit hard. The payment…
Lucknow: To address regional development and public concerns, Sarojininagar MLA Rajeshwar Singh called on Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday. During the meeting, Singh highlighted key issues affecting the region, including waterlogging and drainage problems. Singh presented a detailed account of ongoing initiatives in Sarojininagar, focusing on women and youth empowerment, digital education and efforts…
Lucknow: The ‘Vighnaharta’ (removal of hurdles, as Lord Ganesh is known) assumed a sustainable avatar in Mirzapur district, thanks to an ‘out of the box, responsible tourism idea’. Carpet waste, mainly yarn remnants and fibre waste from carpet and durrie-making households, along with residual marble powder from Chunar, went into a sturdy mix of clay…
Walk through the narrow lanes of Chowk at sunrise, and the city tells its own story — through the breeze of saffron, ghee, and slow-cooked meat. It’s not just breakfast. It’s a reminder that Lucknow never forgot its royal past. We all love the delicacies of Lucknow but not many are aware about the stories…
Lucknow: A retired merchant navy officer, Surya Pal Singh, resident of Sarojininagar and his 100-year-old father, Hardev Singh, fell prey to ‘digital arrest’ scam, losing Rs 1.29 crore. On Aug 20, Hardev received a call from someone claiming to be Alok Singh from CBI saying an arrest warrant had been issued against him in a…
As a city renowned for its rich Awadhi cuisine, Lucknow has long been synonymous with kebabs, biryani, and qormas.However, in recent decades, the city has embraced a new culinary wave — continental food, which has carved out its own niche in this historic city.The roots of continental cuisine in Lucknow can be traced back to…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said Uttar Pradesh was never backward but “corrupt political parties” turned it into a BIMARU state through dishonesty, nepotism and divisive politics.“The state suffered from corruption, riots and neglect, which forced youth to migrate and left them battling an identity crisis even outside the state. Until 2017, even…
