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…
Lucknow: Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Shiv Pratap Shukla, on Wednesday said that India will never bow down to tariffs imposed by the US.“Our agriculture sector is our pride, the backbone of our economy, and we will protect it,” said Shukla while addressing students at Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University (KMCLU) during the session ‘From Law…
Lucknow: Amid dhol, chants and prayers, devotees welcomed Ganpati Bappa on Ganesh Chaturthi at different pandals on Wednesday. Women in heavy sarees and finery and men wearing kurta pyjamas and dhotis thronged different pandals chanting ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya, Mangal Murti Morya’. While adults were busy praying, children ran around and enjoyed ice cream and other…
Lucknow: The issue of illegal migration is expected to figure high on the agenda of the coordination meeting of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) scheduled to be convened in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, from Sept 5-7.According to a senior functionary of the RSS from Uttar Pradesh, the issue has been before the Sangh even as Prime Minister…
Lucknow: UP Congress chief Ajay Rai on Wednesday accused the Yogi govt of manipulating statistics to present a false picture and earn accolades.“A Lucknow vendor, Rajesh Kaushal, died of diarrhoea. The cause of death was consumption of contaminated water but govt is attributing his death to other reasons,” Rai claimed.Lucknow has been ranked third in…
