LUCKNOW: The Special Task Force (STF) of UP police on Saturday killed gangster, Shankar Kanaujia, during an armed encounter in Azamgarh district. Kanaujia, carried a reward of Rs 1 lakh on any information leading to his arrest, was wanted in multiple cases of loot and murder, including two gruesome killings involving beheadings.Additional DG, Law and…
Prayagraj: Fearing threat to her life from ‘Samajwadi Party’s criminal-minded functionaries’ after being expelled from the party, Chail MLA Pooja Pal said on Friday that if anything happened to her SP and Akhilesh Yadav should be held responsible.In a strongly worded letter to SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, which she uploaded on X, Pal claimed that…
Lucknow: The UP State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) and Central Electronics Limited (CEL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop sustainable and smart industrial infrastructure.“This partnership is expected to accelerate eco-friendly industrial growth and support the state’s ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions,” said UPSIDA CEO Mayur Maheshwari, who signed the MoU on…
Lucknow: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) on Friday announced plans to revamp the historic Rifa-e-Aam Club in Wazirganj. Established in the 1860s, the club has long stood as a symbol of India’s inclusive culture and its freedom struggle.Under the plan, the LDA will redevelop the 2.18 lakh sq ft property, which came under LDA control…
Lucknow: With UPT20 League underway at Ekana Stadium, construction of state-of-the-art international stadium in Varanasi and renvotion of sports facilities, UP is set to offer more venues to host sports events in future.Speaking about the progress of works at various stadiums, vice-president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Rajeev Shukla said…
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav will soon be a part of the ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ underway in Bihar later this month. The former UP CM is in talks with senior functionaries of the Cong and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RLD) to finalise the schedule and itinerary of his participation. At present being led…
Lucknow: To address mental health concerns among students and teachers, the department of psychology at the Lucknow University will have a new counselling cell, ‘Maano Mitr’, from the current academic year. The cell will provide free of cost counselling sessions aimed at supporting people dealing with stress, depression, anxiety, and other psychological challenges.The department has…
Lucknow: Artists making idols of Lord Ganesh are deftly moving their hands as Ganesh Chaturthi (Aug 26) draws near. The idols are based on different forms of the deity such as Neelkanth Bappa, Lal Raja, Murshak par Bappa, and Ganesh with six heads. Para-based artist Ashish Pal has been making idols for the past two…
Lucknow: Two minor sisters, aged 12 and 14, in Gomtinagar have accused their stepfather of rape. The survivors allege that the accused subjected them to heinous acts for several months. The sisters reached out for help on Friday by calling 1090.Gomtinagar police registered a case based on the allegations and detained the 35-year-old stepfather. The…
Varanasi: A late-night altercation over car parking at an apartment complex in Varanasi turned fatal when a 48-year-old English teacher of a Varanasi school was bludgeoned to death with bricks and rods on Thursday.Police said the attack took place around 10:30pm at Matri Chhaya Apartment in Kabirnagar under Bhelupur police station limits in Varanasi. The…
